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DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Debt and Subordinated Debt
Debt and subordinated debt are summarized as follows:
 
As of
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Outstanding Principal
 
Carrying Amounts
 
Outstanding Principal
 
Carrying Amounts
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
Debt (year of issue):
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Credit Facility
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Capital lease obligation
2,794

 
2,794

 
1,319

 
1,319

7.375% Senior Notes (2009), due 2019
400,000

 
411,562

 
400,000

 
416,469

8.45% Senior Notes (2009), due 2039
180,719

 
273,713

 
190,044

 
288,547

4.30% Senior Notes (2018), due 2028
400,000

 
395,603

 
400,000

 
395,492

 
$
983,513

 
$
1,083,672

 
$
991,363

 
$
1,101,827

Subordinated debt (year of issue):
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

5.35% Subordinated Debentures (2017), due 2052
$
500,000

 
$
495,460

 
$
500,000

 
$
495,426

3.55% Subordinated Funding Obligations (2018), due 2038
55,000

 
55,000

 
55,000

 
55,000

3.55% Subordinated Funding Obligations (2018), due 2038
55,000

 
55,000

 
55,000

 
55,000

 
$
610,000

 
$
605,460

 
$
610,000

 
$
605,426


During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company repurchased and subsequently extinguished $14.1 million (par value - $9.3 million) of the Company’s 8.45% Senior Notes due 2039. These repurchases resulted in a $1.1 million pre-tax gain for the Company. The gain is recorded in other income in the consolidated condensed statements of income.
During 2018, PLICO issued $110.0 million of Subordinated Funding Obligations at a rate of 3.55% due 2038. These obligations are non-recourse to the Company.
During 2018, the Company issued $400.0 million of its Senior Notes at a rate of 4.30%, due 2028. These notes were issued net of a discount of $1.0 million. These notes are carried on the Company’s balance sheet net of the discount and the associated deferred issuance expenses of $3.7 million. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of amounts outstanding under our Credit Facility.
Under a revolving line of credit arrangement that was in effect until May 3, 2018 (the “2015 Credit Facility”), the Company had the ability to borrow on an unsecured basis up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. The Company had the right in certain circumstances to request that the commitment under the 2015 Credit Facility be increased up to a maximum principal amount of $1.25 billion. Balances outstanding under the 2015 Credit Facility accrued interest at a rate equal to, at the option of the Borrowers, (i) LIBOR plus a spread based on the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt, or (ii) the sum of (A) a rate equal to the highest of (x) the Administrative Agent’s Prime rate, (y) 0.50% above the Funds rate, or (z) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.00% and (B) a spread based on the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt. The 2015 Credit Facility also provided for a facility fee at a rate that varies with the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt and that is calculated on the aggregate amount of commitments under the 2015 Credit Facility, whether used or unused. The annual facility fee rate is 0.125% of the aggregate principal amount. The 2015 Credit Facility provides that the Company is liable for the full amount of any obligations for borrowings or letters of credit, including those of PLICO, under the 2015 Credit Facility. The maturity date of the 2015 Credit Facility was February 2, 2020.
On May 3, 2018, the Company amended the 2015 Credit Facility (as amended, the "Credit Facility"). Under the Credit Facility, the Company has the ability to borrow on an unsecured basis up to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion. The Company has the right in certain circumstances to request that the commitment under the Credit Facility be increased up to a maximum principal amount of $1.5 billion. Balances outstanding under the Credit Facility accrue interest at a rate equal to, at the option of the Borrowers, (i) LIBOR plus a spread based on the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt, or (ii) the sum of (A) a rate equal to the highest of (x) the Administrative Agent’s Prime rate, (y) 0.50% above the Funds rate, or (z) the one-month LIBOR plus 1.00% and (B) a spread based on the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt. The Credit Facility also provided for a facility fee at a rate that varies with the ratings of the Company’s Senior Debt and that is calculated on the aggregate amount of commitments under the Credit Facility, whether used or unused. The annual facility fee rate is 0.125% of the aggregate principal amount. The Credit Facility provides that the Company is liable for the full amount of any obligations for borrowings or letters of credit, including those of PLICO, under the Credit Facility. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is May 3, 2023. The Company is not aware of any non-compliance with the financial debt covenants of the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2019. There was no outstanding balance as of March 31, 2019.

Non-Recourse Funding Obligations

Non-recourse funding obligations outstanding as of March 31, 2019, on a consolidated basis, are shown in the following table:
Issuer
 
Outstanding Principal
 
Carrying Value(1)
 
Maturity
Year
 
Year-to-Date
Weighted-Avg
Interest Rate
 
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company(2)(3)
 
$
1,843,000

 
$
1,843,000

 
2039
 
4.75
%
Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company
 
20,600

 
17,717

 
2052
 
5.60
%
Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company(2)(3)
 
685,000

 
743,981

 
2037
 
5.12
%
MONY Life Insurance Company(3)
 
1,091

 
2,323

 
2024
 
6.19
%
Total
 
$
2,549,691

 
$
2,607,021

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)  Carrying values include premiums and discounts and do not represent unpaid principal balances.
(2) Obligations are issued to non-consolidated subsidiaries of the Company. These obligations collateralize certain held-to-maturity securities issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of PLICO.
(3)  Fixed rate obligations
Non-recourse funding obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2018, on a consolidated basis, are shown in the following table:
Issuer
 
Outstanding Principal
 
Carrying Value(1)
 
Maturity
Year
 
Year-to-Date
Weighted-Avg
Interest Rate
 
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
 
 
 
Golden Gate Captive Insurance Company(2)(3)
 
$
1,883,000

 
$
1,883,000

 
2039
 
4.75
%
Golden Gate II Captive Insurance Company
 
20,600

 
17,703

 
2052
 
4.99
%
Golden Gate V Vermont Captive Insurance Company(2)(3)
 
670,000

 
729,454

 
2037
 
5.12
%
MONY Life Insurance Company(3)
 
1,091

 
2,340

 
2024
 
6.19
%
Total
 
$
2,574,691

 
$
2,632,497

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)  Carrying values include premiums and discounts and do not represent unpaid principal balances.
(2) Obligations are issued to non-consolidated subsidiaries of the Company. These obligations collateralize certain held-to-maturity securities issued by wholly owned subsidiaries of PLICO.
(3)  Fixed rate obligations
Secured Financing Transactions
Repurchase Program Borrowings
While the Company anticipates that the cash flows of its operating subsidiaries will be sufficient to meet its investment commitments and operating cash needs in a normal credit market environment, the Company recognizes that investment commitments scheduled to be funded may, from time to time, exceed the funds then available. Therefore, the Company has established repurchase agreement programs for certain of its insurance subsidiaries to provide liquidity when needed. The Company expects that the rate received on its investments will equal or exceed its borrowing rate. Under this program, the Company may, from time to time, sell an investment security at a specific price and agree to repurchase that security at another specified price at a later date. These borrowings are typically for a term less than 90 days. The market value of securities to be repurchased is monitored and collateral levels are adjusted where appropriate to protect the counterparty against credit exposure. Cash received is invested in fixed maturity securities, and the agreements provided for net settlement in the event of default or on termination of the agreements. As of March 31, 2019, the fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program was $92.9 million, and the repurchase obligation of $89.3 million was included in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets (at an average borrowing rate of 254 basis points). During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the maximum balance outstanding at any one point in time related to these programs was $473.3 million. The average daily balance was $203.1 million (at an average borrowing rate of 249 basis points) during the three months ended March 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2018, the fair value of securities pledged under the repurchase program was $451.9 million, and the repurchase obligation of $418.1 million was included in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets (at an average borrowing rate of 245 basis points). During 2018, the maximum balance outstanding at any one point in time related to these programs was $885.0 million. The average daily balance was $511.4 million (at an average borrowing rate of 184 basis points) during the year ended December 31, 2018.
    
Securities Lending
The Company participates in securities lending, primarily as an investment yield enhancement, whereby securities that are held as investments are loaned out to third parties for short periods of time. The Company requires initial collateral of 102% of the fair value of the loaned securities to be separately maintained. The loaned securities’ fair value is monitored on a daily basis. As of March 31, 2019, securities with a fair value of $89.0 million were loaned under this program. As collateral for the loaned securities, the Company receives short-term investments, which are recorded in short-term investments with a corresponding liability recorded in secured financing liabilities to account for its obligation to return the collateral. As of March 31, 2019, the fair value of the collateral related to this program was $94.7 million and the Company has an obligation to return $94.7 million of collateral to the securities borrowers.
The following table provides the amount by asset class of securities of collateral pledged for repurchase agreements and securities that have been loaned as part of securities lending transactions as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Transactions, and Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions
Accounted for as Secured Borrowings
 
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
 
As of March 31, 2019
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Overnight and
Continuous
 
Up to 30 days
 
30-90 days
 
Greater Than
90 days
 
Total
Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
83,512

 
$
9,360

 
$

 
$

 
$
92,872

Total repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions
83,512

 
9,360

 

 

 
92,872

Securities lending transactions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate securities
87,234

 

 

 

 
87,234

Other government related securities
1,755

 

 

 

 
1,755

Total securities lending transactions
88,989

 

 

 

 
88,989

Total securities
$
172,501

 
$
9,360

 
$

 
$

 
$
181,861


Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Transactions, and Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions
Accounted for as Secured Borrowings
 
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
 
As of December 31, 2018
 
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Overnight and
Continuous
 
Up to 30 days
 
30-90 days
 
Greater Than
90 days
 
Total
Repurchase agreements and repurchase-to-maturity transactions
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

U.S. Treasury and agency securities
$
433,182

 
$
18,713

 
$

 
$

 
$
451,895

Mortgage loans

 

 

 

 

Total securities
$
433,182

 
$
18,713

 
$

 
$

 
$
451,895

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities lending transactions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities
$
71,285

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
71,285

Equity securities
891

 

 

 

 
891

Total securities lending transactions
72,176

 

 

 

 
72,176

Total securities
$
505,358

 
$
18,713

 
$

 
$

 
$
524,071