Net income for the three months and year ended
Excluding the impact of the Tax Act, net income for the three months and year ended
Book value per share increased to
______ |
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(a) |
Represents the estimated impact of the Tax Act; the estimate may be refined in future periods as further information becomes available. |
CONSOLIDATED HIGHLIGHTS
December 31, |
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Three Months |
Years Ended |
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(In millions, except per share data) |
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 |
Net income before impact of the Tax Act |
$ 281 |
$ 290 |
$ 964 |
$ 654 |
Net benefit related to the Tax Act |
200 |
200 |
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Net income attributable to Loews Corporation |
$ 481 |
$ 290 |
$ 1,164 |
$ 654 |
Net income per share |
$ 1.43 |
$ 0.86 |
$ 3.45 |
$ 1.93 |
December 31, 2017 |
December 31, 2016 |
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Book value per share |
$ 57.83 |
$ 53.96 |
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Book value per share excluding AOCI |
57.91 |
54.62 |
Three Months Ended
Net income for the three months ended
CNA's earnings were affected by a
Loews Hotels' earnings were affected by a
Income generated by the parent company investment portfolio was consistent with the prior year and reflects lower performance from limited partnership investments, offset by improved results from gold-related securities.
Corporate and other results were affected by a
Years Ended
Net income for the year ended
The following discussion excludes the impact on each segment of the Tax Act, which is included in the quarterly discussion.
CNA's earnings increased due to improved non-catastrophe current accident year underwriting results from its property and casualty operations, higher net investment income driven by improved limited partnership results, higher realized investment gains and lower adverse reserve development from CNA's 2010 asbestos and environmental pollution loss portfolio transfer. These increases were partially offset by higher net catastrophe losses and a charge related to the early redemption of debt in the third quarter of 2017.
Loews Hotels' earnings increased primarily due to higher joint venture equity income, which included a net benefit of
Income generated by the parent company investment portfolio was consistent with the prior year.
Corporate and other results decreased due to higher operating expenses from costs related to the acquisition of Consolidated Container in
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ABOUT
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected by management of the Company. A discussion of the important risk factors and other considerations that could materially impact these matters as well as the Company's overall business and financial performance can be found in the Company's reports filed with the
Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries |
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Selected Financial Information |
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December 31, |
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Three Months |
Years Ended |
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(In millions) |
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 |
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Revenues: |
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CNA Financial (a) |
$ 2,447 |
$ 2,400 |
$ 9,583 |
$ 9,384 |
|
Diamond Offshore |
356 |
390 |
1,500 |
1,589 |
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Boardwalk Pipeline |
338 |
355 |
1,325 |
1,316 |
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Loews Hotels |
172 |
154 |
682 |
667 |
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Investment income and other (b) |
242 |
39 |
645 |
149 |
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Total |
$ 3,555 |
$ 3,338 |
$ 13,735 |
$ 13,105 |
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Income (Loss) Before Income Tax: |
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CNA Financial (a) (c) (d) (e) |
$ 409 |
$ 317 |
$ 1,314 |
$ 1,141 |
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Diamond Offshore (e) (f) |
(35) |
79 |
(22) |
(471) |
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Boardwalk Pipeline (g) |
83 |
88 |
293 |
298 |
|
Loews Hotels |
18 |
5 |
65 |
22 |
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Investment income, net |
37 |
38 |
146 |
146 |
|
Corporate and other (b) |
(51) |
(66) |
(214) |
(200) |
|
Total |
$ 461 |
$ 461 |
$ 1,582 |
$ 936 |
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Loews Corporation: |
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CNA Financial (a) (c) (d) (e) |
$ 193 |
$ 217 |
$ 801 |
$ 774 |
|
Diamond Offshore (e) (f) |
(52) |
58 |
(27) |
(186) |
|
Boardwalk Pipeline (g) |
320 |
27 |
380 |
89 |
|
Loews Hotels |
40 |
5 |
64 |
12 |
|
Investment income, net |
25 |
25 |
97 |
97 |
|
Corporate and other (b) |
(45) |
(42) |
(151) |
(132) |
|
Net income attributable to Loews Corporation |
$ 481 |
$ 290 |
$ 1,164 |
$ 654 |
|
(a) |
Includes realized investment gains of $29 million ($18 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $32 million ($23 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and realized investment gains of $122 million ($74 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $62 million ($39 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. |
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(b) |
Includes the financial results of Consolidated Container Company since its acquisition on May 22, 2017, corporate interest expense and other unallocated corporate expenses. |
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(c) |
Includes gains of $8 million ($5 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $13 million ($8 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and gains of $8 million ($5 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and a loss of $93 million ($54 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 related to the 2010 retroactive reinsurance agreement to cede CNA's legacy asbestos and environmental pollution liabilities. |
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(d) |
Includes net catastrophe losses of $380 million ($231 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $165 million ($100 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. |
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(e) |
Includes a loss on the early redemption of debt of $42 million ($24 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) at CNA and $35 million ($11 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) at Diamond Offshore for the year ended December 31, 2017. |
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(f) |
Includes asset impairment charges of $28 million ($9 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and $100 million ($32 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $680 million ($267 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 related to the carrying value of Diamond Offshoreʼs drilling rigs. |
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(g) |
Includes a loss of $47 million ($15 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) related to the sale of a processing facility for the year ended December 31, 2017. |
Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries |
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Consolidated Financial Review |
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December 31, |
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Three Months |
Years Ended |
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(In millions, except per share data) |
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 |
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Revenues: |
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Insurance premiums |
$ 1,803 |
$ 1,728 |
$ 6,988 |
$ 6,924 |
|
Net investment income |
543 |
565 |
2,182 |
2,135 |
|
Investment gains |
29 |
32 |
122 |
50 |
|
Contract drilling revenues |
338 |
384 |
1,451 |
1,525 |
|
Other revenues (a) |
842 |
629 |
2,992 |
2,471 |
|
Total |
3,555 |
3,338 |
13,735 |
13,105 |
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Expenses: |
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Insurance claims and policyholders' benefits (b) (c) |
1,257 |
1,334 |
5,310 |
5,283 |
|
Contract drilling expenses |
204 |
174 |
802 |
772 |
|
Other operating expenses (a) (d) (e) (f) |
1,633 |
1,369 |
6,041 |
6,114 |
|
Total |
3,094 |
2,877 |
12,153 |
12,169 |
|
Income before income tax |
461 |
461 |
1,582 |
936 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit (g) |
70 |
(49) |
(170) |
(220) |
|
Net income |
531 |
412 |
1,412 |
716 |
|
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests |
(50) |
(122) |
(248) |
(62) |
|
Net income attributable to Loews Corporation |
$ 481 |
$ 290 |
$ 1,164 |
$ 654 |
|
Net income per share attributable to Loews Corporation |
$ 1.43 |
$ 0.86 |
$ 3.45 |
$ 1.93 |
|
Weighted average number of shares |
336.80 |
337.50 |
337.50 |
338.31 |
|
(a) |
Includes the financial results of Consolidated Container Company since its acquisition on May 22, 2017. |
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(b) |
Includes gains of $8 million ($5 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $13 million ($8 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and gains of $8 million ($5 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and a loss of $93 million ($54 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 related to the 2010 retroactive reinsurance agreement to cede CNA's legacy asbestos and environmental pollution liabilities. |
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(c) |
Includes net catastrophe losses of $380 million ($231 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $165 million ($100 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. |
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(d) |
Includes asset impairment charges of $28 million ($9 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and $100 million ($32 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) and $680 million ($267 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 related to the carrying value of Diamond Offshoreʼs drilling rigs. |
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(e) |
Includes a loss of $47 million ($15 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) related to the sale of a processing facility for the year ended December 31, 2017. |
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(f) |
Includes an aggregate loss on the early redemption of debt of $77 million ($35 million after tax and noncontrolling interests) at CNA and Diamond Offshore for the year ended December 31, 2017. |
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(g) |
Includes a one-time, non-cash benefit of $200 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 as a result of the enactment of the Tax Act on December 22, 2017. |
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Loews Corporation and Subsidiaries |
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Tax Act Impact on Net Income |
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December 31, |
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Three Months |
Years Ended |
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(In millions) |
2017 |
2016 |
2017 |
2016 |
|
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Loews Corporation: |
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CNA Financial |
$ 193 |
$ 217 |
$ 801 |
$ 774 |
|
Diamond Offshore |
(52) |
58 |
(27) |
(186) |
|
Boardwalk Pipeline |
320 |
27 |
380 |
89 |
|
Loews Hotels |
40 |
5 |
64 |
12 |
|
Investment income, net |
25 |
25 |
97 |
97 |
|
Corporate and other |
(45) |
(42) |
(151) |
(132) |
|
Total |
$ 481 |
$ 290 |
$ 1,164 |
$ 654 |
|
Tax Act (Charge) Benefit: |
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CNA Financial (a) |
$ (78) |
$ - |
$ (78) |
$ - |
|
Diamond Offshore (b) |
(36) |
- |
(36) |
- |
|
Boardwalk Pipeline (c) |
294 |
- |
294 |
- |
|
Loews Hotels (a) |
27 |
- |
27 |
- |
|
Investment income, net |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Corporate and other (a) |
(7) |
- |
(7) |
- |
|
Total |
$ 200 |
$ - |
$ 200 |
$ - |
|
Net Income (Loss) Before Impact of the Tax Act: |
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CNA Financial |
$ 271 |
$ 217 |
$ 879 |
$ 774 |
|
Diamond Offshore |
(16) |
58 |
9 |
(186) |
|
Boardwalk Pipeline |
26 |
27 |
86 |
89 |
|
Loews Hotels |
13 |
5 |
37 |
12 |
|
Investment income, net |
25 |
25 |
97 |
97 |
|
Corporate and other |
(38) |
(42) |
(144) |
(132) |
|
Total |
$ 281 |
$ 290 |
$ 964 |
$ 654 |
|
(a) |
Reflects the net result of applying the reduced U.S. federal corporate tax rate to deferred tax assets and liabilities. |
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(b) |
In addition to recognizing a benefit due to applying a lower tax rate to a net deferred tax liability, Diamond Offshore recognized a charge for the one-time mandatory deemed repatriation of foreign earnings. A charge was also recognized at the holding company level for the impact of the changing rates on the differential between the book basis and tax basis in Diamond Offshore, which for segment reporting purposes, is reflected within the Diamond Offshore segment. |
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(c) |
Consists primarily of the result of applying the reduced U.S. federal corporate tax rate to deferred tax liabilities incurred at the holding company level. These deferred tax liabilities were built up over the past decade primarily due to Boardwalk Pipeline's capital projects. For segment reporting purposes, this is reflected within the Boardwalk Pipeline segment. |
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