Athene Fixed Income Investor Presentation February 2024
Athene Fixed Income Investor Presentation
Disclaimer
This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any security of
Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this presentation to "Apollo" and "AGM" refer to
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Athene adopted the US GAAP accounting standard related to Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts (LDTI) as of
Information contained herein may include information respecting prior performance of Athene. Information respecting prior performance, while a useful tool, is not necessarily indicative of actual results to be achieved in the future, which is dependent upon many factors, many of which are beyond Athene's control. The information contained herein is not a guarantee of future performance by Athene, and actual outcomes and results may differ materially from any historic, pro forma or projected financial results indicated herein. Certain of the financial information contained herein is unaudited or based on the application of non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, certain financial information is based on estimates of management. These estimates, which are based on the reasonable expectations of management, are subject to change and there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. The information contained herein does not purport to be all-inclusive or contain all information that an evaluator may require in order to properly evaluate the business, prospects or value of Athene. Athene does not have any obligation to update this presentation and the information may change at any time without notice.
Models that may be contained herein (the "Models") are being provided for illustrative and discussion purposes only and are not intended to forecast or predict future events. Information provided in the Models may not reflect the most current data and is subject to change. The Models are based on estimates and assumptions that are also subject to change and may be subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, including numerous uncontrollable market and event driven situations. There is no guarantee that the information presented in the Models is accurate. Actual results may differ materially from those reflected and contemplated in such hypothetical, forward- looking information. Undue reliance should not be placed on such information and investors should not use the Models to make investment decisions. Athene has no duty to update the Models in the future.
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This document is not intended to be, nor should it be construed or used as, financial, legal, tax, insurance or investment advice. There can be no assurance that Athene will achieve its objectives. Past performance is not indicative of future success.
All information is as of the dates indicated herein.
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Key Credit Highlights Indicate Winning Strategy Remains the Same
- ATHENE IS A MARKET LEADER IN RETIREMENT SERVICES
Demonstrated ability to source stable, low-cost,long-dated funding across multiple organic business channels
- ATHENE HAS BUILT A FORTRESS BALANCE SHEET
Highly-rated and conservatively managed balance sheet with ample liquidity and no legacy liability issues
- ASSET PORTFOLIO IS HIGH-QUALITY AND GENERATES SAFE INVESTMENT GRADE YIELD Athene has consistently delivered strong net spread generation with lower credit losses versus peers
- FULL ALIGNMENT WITH APOLLO PROVIDES DIFFERENTIATED ACCESS TO THIRD-PARTY CAPITAL Innovative ADIP1sidecar strategy provideson-demandequity capital to help fund growth
- GOVERNANCE AND RISK CONTROLS ARE DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN THE BUSINESS
Athene provides industry-leading disclosure around its balance sheet, investment, and risk management philosophies
1. Refers to Apollo/Athene Dedicated Investment Program (ADIP I) and Apollo/Athene Dedicated Investment Program II (
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Athene has a Distinct Credit Profile Within Apollo
ASSETMarket
Capitalization1
MANAGEMENT
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Solutions across the alternative risk spectrum
4,500+
Employees
Globally
RETIREMENT
SERVICES
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Capital2 |
A from AM Best3 |
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Continuity of established, tenured management
Separate capital structurewhich issuessenior debt and preferred stock
Separate
Separate Board of Directors with conflicts committee and a majority of Independent Directors
As of
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Athene is the Leading Retirement Services Business…
Provides attractive savings products that help make guaranteed retirement income affordable for Americans
Longstanding relationship with Apollo since Athene's founding in 2009, completed strategic merger on
Stable, predictable, low-cost funding profile with no legacy liability issues
Highly efficient and scalable operating structure
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pension group annuity market1 |
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Total employees
with 1,600+ located in
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…Which Has Diligently Built Diversified Organic Growth Capabilities
Gross Organic Inflows by Channel ($B)
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Athene is a Market Leader
Across US Organic Inflow Channels
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Retail |
Funding |
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Annuities |
Agreements |
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#1 Market Share |
#1 Market Share |
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for Annuity Issuance |
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in 20212 |
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Reinsurance |
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Flow Reinsurance |
Pension Group Annuities |
Funding Agreements |
1. LIMRA YTD data as of 3Q'23 2. Credit Suisse data for full year 2021. Funding agreements are comprised of funding agreements issued under our Funding Agreement Backed Notes (FABN) and Funding Agreement Backed Repurchases (FABR) programs, funding agreements issued to the
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Athene Continues to Demonstrate Strong Momentum
Record gross organic inflows driven by record retail annuity issuance and flow reinsurance inflows, and strong pension group annuity inflows
Record Spread Related Earnings (SRE) driven by profitable growth and higher income from floating rate assets
Robust statutory capitalization in excess of S&P 'AA' rating levels
Fortress balance sheet that contains substantial excess equity capital
and strong liquidity
Gross Organic Inflows
Spread Related Earnings
Excess Equity Capital2
Note: Athene metrics are net of the noncontrolling interests, as of or for the year ended
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Athene Has Built a Fortress Balance Sheet…
A+
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Strength Profile1 |
Capital2 |
Equity Capital3 |
Liquidity4 |
Deployable Capital5 |
Note: Athene metrics are net of the noncontrolling interests, as of
3. Computed as capital in excess of the capital required to support our core operating strategies, as determined based upon internal modeling and analysis of economic risk, as well as inputs from rating agency capital models and consideration of both NAIC RBC and
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…That Outperforms the Competition
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Lower Credit Losses |
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vs. Reserves1 |
Trailing 5 Year Avg.
(2018-2022)
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11.6% |
27.1% |
13bps
9.3%
9bps
14.5%
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Athene |
AA-/A+ Rated |
Athene |
AA-/A+ Rated |
Athene3,4 |
Industry |
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Company Average |
Company Average |
Average5 |
Note: Athene metrics are net of the noncontrolling interests. AA-/A+ Rated Companies are: PFG (A+), GL (AA-), MET (AA-), and PRU (AA-). 1. AA-/A+
4. Athene's impairments were adjusted to exclude an internal securitization where all the underlying commercial mortgage loans are performing. 5. Industry average represents
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Athene is a Scaled and Highly-Rated Retirement Services Business
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Athene |
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$603 |
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Note: Data as of
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