UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2015
AMERICAN EQUITY
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Iowa
001-31911
42-1447959
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Indentification No.)
6000 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa
50266
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(515) 221-0002
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))









Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 4, 2015, the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The registrant's financial supplement for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information, including exhibits attached hereto, furnished under this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)  
 
Exhibits
The following exhibits are being furnished with this Form 8-K.
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
99.1
 
Press release dated November 4, 2015, announcing American Equity Investment Life Holding Company's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.
99.2
 
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company's Financial Supplement for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.





SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 4, 2015
 
AMERICAN EQUITY
 
 
INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ John M. Matovina
 
 
 
John M. Matovina
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer and President
 
 
 
 
 
 
 







EXHIBIT INDEX 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
99.1
 
Press release dated November 4, 2015, announcing American Equity Investment Life Holding Company's financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.
99.2
 
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company's Financial Supplement for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.






Exhibit 99.1
 
For more information, contact:
 
 
 
John M. Matovina, Chief Executive Officer
 
(515) 457-1813, jmatovina@american-equity.com
 
 
 
Ted M. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer
 
(515) 457-1980, tjohnson@american-equity.com
 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Debra J. Richardson, Chief Administrative Officer
November 4, 2015
 
(515) 273-3551, drichardson@american-equity.com
 
 
 
 
 
Julie L. LaFollette, Director of Investor Relations
 
 
(515) 273-3602, jlafollette@american-equity.com
American Equity Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (November 4, 2015) - American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL), a leading issuer of fixed index annuities, today reported third quarter 2015 net income of $97.3 million, or $1.19 per diluted common share, compared to a third quarter 2014 net income of $67.8 million, or $0.85 per diluted common share.
Non-GAAP operating income1 for the third quarter of 2015 decreased 28% to $45.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted common share, compared to third quarter 2014 non-GAAP operating income1 of $64.0 million, or $0.81 per diluted common share.
Highlights for the third quarter of 2015 include:

Annuity sales (before coinsurance) were up 70% to $1.83 billion compared to third quarter 2014 annuity sales of $1.07 billion.

Investment spread was 2.83% compared to 2.84% for the second quarter of 2015 and 2.82% for the third quarter of 2014.

Estimated risk-based capital (RBC) ratio of 354% at September 30, 2015 compared to 372% at December 31, 2014 remained above A. M. Best’s rating threshold.

Book value per share (excluding accumulated other comprehensive income) was $21.17 at September 30, 2015 compared to $18.52 at December 31, 2014.

1
In addition to net income, the Company has consistently utilized operating income and operating income per common share - assuming dilution, non-GAAP financial measures commonly used in the life insurance industry, as economic measures to evaluate its financial performance. See accompanying tables for reconciliations of net income to operating income and descriptions of reconciling items. See Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a more complete discussion of the reconciling items and their impact on net income for the periods presented. Because these items fluctuate from period to period in a manner unrelated to core operations, the Company believes measures excluding their impact are useful in analyzing operating trends. The Company believes the combined presentation and evaluation of operating income together with net income, provides information that may enhance an investor’s understanding of its underlying results and profitability.





Third quarter 2015 net income and non-GAAP operating income1 were decreased by $1.1 million ($0.01 per diluted common share) and $8.7 million ($0.10 per diluted common share), respectively, for revisions to assumptions utilized in the determination of deferred policy acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and the liability for future benefits to be paid under lifetime income benefit riders. Net income and non-GAAP operating income1 for the third quarter of 2014 were impacted by similar assumption revisions which increased net income by $23.0 million ($0.29 per diluted common share) and non-GAAP operating income1 by $20.2 million ($0.26 per diluted common share).
Excluding the effects of these assumption revisions, third quarter 2015 non-GAAP operating income1 per share of $0.66 increased by 20% compared to third quarter 2014 non-GAAP operating income1 per share of $0.55.
SUSTAINED SALES MOMENTUM ASSURES A RECORD YEAR
Third quarter sales of $1.8 billion, a record for any single quarter, were up 70% from the prior year third quarter and were 2% higher than second quarter 2015 sales . Commenting on sales, John Matovina, Chief Executive Officer and President, said: "We sustained our sales momentum from the second quarter bringing our year-to-date sales to $4.9 billion--just $200 million shy of the $5.1 billion full year sales record we set in 2011. With October sales comfortably exceeding $200 million, we know 2015 will be our best year ever, but have no intention of slowing down or resting on our accomplishments. Our product and service mix has never been more competitive, and we expect strong sales in the fourth quarter. Those sales may get an additional boost from impending changes to our lifetime income benefit rider. Due to mandatory changes to mortality rates used to establish regulatory reserves which become effective industry wide in 2016, benefits in the rider will be lower for policies written after 2015--an obvious incentive for agents to complete applications this year."
Turning to the outlook for sales, Matovina added: "Despite some new competition that surfaced in the third quarter, our attractive product offerings and unmatched service levels continued to produce robust sales broadly across our network of distribution partners. Looking to 2016, we intend to continue to offer competitively priced products that meet our return objectives and are confident that our consistent presence and best in class service to agents and policyholders will continue to favorably differentiate us in the fixed index annuity market."
SPREAD FLAT ON HIGHER BOND FEE AND PREPAYMENT INCOME
American Equity’s investment spread was essentially flat at 2.83% for the third quarter of 2015 compared to 2.84% for the second quarter of 2015 as a result of a one basis point increase in average yield on invested assets and a 2 basis point increase in the cost of money.
Average yield on invested assets continued to be favorably impacted by non-trendable items and unfavorably impacted by the investment of new premiums and portfolio cash flows at rates below the portfolio rate. Fee income from bond transactions and prepayment income added 0.14% to the third quarter 2015 average yield on invested assets compared to 0.07% from such items in the second quarter of 2015. Adjusting for the effect of non-trendable items, the average yield on invested assets for the quarter fell by 5 basis points from the prior quarter. The average yield on fixed income securities purchased and commercial




mortgage loans funded in the third quarter of 2015 was 3.89% compared to 3.73% and 3.84% in the second and first quarters of 2015 and average yields ranging from 4.14% - 4.39% in the prior year quarters.
The aggregate cost of money for annuity liabilities increased by 2 basis points to 1.96% in the third quarter of 2015 compared to 1.94% in the second quarter of 2015. This increase reflected continued reductions in crediting rates but the effect from the rate reductions was more than offset by a 5 basis point decrease in the benefit from over hedging the obligations for index linked interest from 0.07% in the second quarter of 2015 to 0.02% in the third quarter of 2015.
Commenting on investment spread, John Matovina, said: “The spread story in the third quarter was more of the same with our management team working diligently to mitigate the ongoing impact of a low interest rate environment. Yields on new investments were up 0.16% from the second quarter and were higher than the first quarter as well. We captured these higher yields while keeping the investment portfolio safely within our applicable risk standards. Nonetheless, the markets are still offering yields below our portfolio rate and we held more cash and short-term investments than usual this quarter, both of which put downward pressure on our investment income and average yield on invested assets. We have generated additional investment spread through bond fees, prepayment income and over hedging, but these sources are opportunistic and we do not consider them core to our investment spread strategy."
Matovina continued, "We continue to achieve a reported spread of approximately 2.80% - 2.85% with our adjusted spread at approximately 2.70% - 2.75%. We are counteracting the impact of lower investment yields by reducing the rates on our policy liabilities but the impact on the cost of money from these reductions is less than the impact on the average yield on invested assets from investment purchases by a few basis points. We continue to have flexibility to reduce our crediting rates, if necessary, and could decrease our cost of money by approximately 0.56% through further reductions in renewal rates to guaranteed minimums should the investment yields currently available to us persist. Most importantly, we intend to maintain our risk discipline in managing our investment portfolio and not chase higher yields in assets and asset classes that do not fit our risk profile.”
EQUITY OFFERING PROVIDES CAPITAL TO SUSTAIN GROWTH
The Company's August 2015 equity offering provides capital to support 2015's substantial increase in sales and the prospect that elevated sales might extend beyond this year. The Company received $104.5 million in initial net proceeds from the issuance of 4.3 million shares of its common stock. These proceeds were contributed to the Company's primary life insurance subsidiary. If needed, the Company could exercise its rights under two forward sales agreements and receive $136 million in net proceeds from the issuance of an additional 5.6 million shares of its common stock. These forward sales agreements, which have a term of 12 months ending in August 2016, allow the Company to manage its capital by matching the timing of the issuance of additional equity with any need for such capital that might be created by high levels of sales.




CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments, and are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Statements such as “guidance”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “goal”, “objective”, “target”, “may”, “should”, “estimate”, “projects” or similar words as well as specific projections of future results qualify as forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward looking statements can be found in the company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made and the company undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that other factors not currently anticipated by the company will not materially and adversely affect our results of operations. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf.
CONFERENCE CALL
American Equity will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2015 earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. CST. The conference call will be webcast live on the Internet. Investors and interested parties who wish to listen to the call on the Internet may do so at www.american-equity.com.
The call may also be accessed by telephone at 855-865-0606, passcode 56483898 (international callers, please dial 704-859-4382). An audio replay will be available shortly after the call on AEL’s website. An audio replay will also be available via telephone through November 12, 2015 at 855-859-2056, passcode 56483898 (international callers will need to dial 407-537-3406).
ABOUT AMERICAN EQUITY
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, issues fixed annuity and life insurance products, with a primary emphasis on the sale of fixed index and fixed rate annuities. American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, a New York Stock Exchange Listed company (NYSE: AEL), is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, please visit www.american-equity.com.

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American Equity Investment Life Holding Company



Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Premiums and other considerations
$
8,335

 
$
6,043

 
$
25,369

 
$
22,497

Annuity product charges
37,975

 
31,958

 
99,066

 
86,477

Net investment income
436,085

 
386,931

 
1,253,930

 
1,127,818

Change in fair value of derivatives
(351,360
)
 
39,218

 
(405,484
)
 
358,594

Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") losses
1,159

 
(3,190
)
 
10,362

 
(6,134
)
OTTI losses on investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total OTTI losses
(10,000
)
 

 
(10,132
)
 

Portion of OTTI losses recognized from other comprehensive income
4,771

 
(564
)
 
3,943

 
(2,063
)
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations
(5,229
)
 
(564
)
 
(6,189
)
 
(2,063
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
(10,551
)
Total revenues
126,965

 
460,396

 
977,054

 
1,576,638

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance policy benefits and change in future policy benefits
10,959

 
9,109

 
32,629

 
30,191

Interest sensitive and index product benefits
213,465

 
429,415

 
802,431

 
1,114,381

Amortization of deferred sales inducements
65,807

 
40,661

 
152,278

 
96,676

Change in fair value of embedded derivatives
(414,724
)
 
(195,206
)
 
(583,112
)
 
(21,652
)
Interest expense on notes payable
7,283

 
8,741

 
21,976

 
28,126

Interest expense on subordinated debentures
3,075

 
3,044

 
9,138

 
9,076

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
67,885

 
39,671

 
186,871

 
113,949

Other operating costs and expenses
24,497

 
20,616

 
70,487

 
60,588

Total benefits and expenses
(21,753
)
 
356,051

 
692,698

 
1,431,335

Income before income taxes
148,718

 
104,345

 
284,356

 
145,303

Income tax expense
51,412

 
36,530

 
98,302

 
50,497

Net income
$
97,306

 
$
67,815

 
$
186,054

 
$
94,806

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share
$
1.22

 
$
0.90

 
$
2.39

 
$
1.28

Earnings per common share - assuming dilution
$
1.19

 
$
0.85

 
$
2.33

 
$
1.19

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share
79,676

 
75,083

 
77,995

 
74,030

Earnings per common share - assuming dilution
81,559

 
79,467

 
79,977

 
79,477







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American Equity Investment Life Holding Company



NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In addition to net income, the Company has consistently utilized operating income and operating income per common share - assuming dilution, non-GAAP financial measures commonly used in the life insurance industry, as economic measures to evaluate its financial performance. Operating income equals net income adjusted to eliminate the impact of net realized gains and losses on investments including net OTTI losses recognized in operations, fair value changes in derivatives and embedded derivatives, loss on extinguishment of debt and changes in litigation reserves. Because these items fluctuate from quarter to quarter in a manner unrelated to core operations, the Company believes measures excluding their impact are useful in analyzing operating trends. The Company believes the combined presentation and evaluation of operating income together with net income provides information that may enhance an investor’s understanding of our underlying results and profitability.
Reconciliation from Net Income to Operating Income (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net income
$
97,306

 
$
67,815

 
$
186,054

 
$
94,806

Adjustments to arrive at operating income: (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized investment (gains) losses, including OTTI
1,639

 
1,551

 
(1,829
)
 
3,476

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - index annuities
(54,535
)
 
(4,957
)
 
(40,152
)
 
34,636

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - debt
1,506

 
(427
)
 
1,606

 
29

Litigation reserve

 

 

 
(916
)
Extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
7,912

Operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure)
$
45,916

 
$
63,982

 
$
145,679

 
$
139,943

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per common share - assuming dilution:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
1.19

 
$
0.85

 
$
2.33

 
$
1.19

Adjustments to arrive at operating income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized investment (gains) losses, including OTTI
0.02

 
0.02

 
(0.03
)
 
0.04

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - index annuities
(0.67
)
 
(0.06
)
 
(0.50
)
 
0.44

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - debt
0.02

 

 
0.02

 

Litigation reserve

 

 

 
(0.01
)
Extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
0.10

Operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure)
$
0.56

 
$
0.81

 
$
1.82

 
$
1.76

(a)
Adjustments to net income to arrive at operating income are presented net of income taxes and where applicable, are net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements (DSI) and deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC).


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American Equity Investment Life Holding Company



NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Average Stockholders' Equity and Return on Average Equity (Unaudited)
Return on equity measures how efficiently we generate profits from the resources provided by our net assets.  Return on equity is calculated by dividing net income and operating income for the trailing twelve months by average equity excluding average accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI").  
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
September 30, 2015
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Average Stockholders' Equity 1
 
Average equity including average AOCI
$
2,024,565

Average AOCI
(486,243
)
Average equity excluding average AOCI
$
1,538,322

 
 
Net income
$
217,271

Operating income
196,382

 
 
Return on Average Equity Excluding Average AOCI
 
Net income
14.12
%
Operating income
12.77
%
1 - The net proceeds received from our public offering of common stock in August 2015 are included in the computations of average stockholders' equity on a weighted average basis based upon the number of days they were available to us in the twelve month period. The weighted average amount is added to the simple average of (a) stockholders' equity at the beginning of the twelve month period and (b) stockholders' equity at the end of the twelve month period excluding the net proceeds received from the public stock offering in August 2015.


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Exhibit 99.2



AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement

September 30, 2015


A.
Financial Highlights
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B.
Product Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
C.
Investment Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D.
 
 
 
E.





AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Assets
 
 
 
Investments:
 
 
 
Fixed maturity securities:
 
 
 
Available for sale, at fair value
$
35,389,842

 
$
32,445,202

Held for investment, at amortized cost
76,574

 
76,432

Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value
7,833

 
7,805

Mortgage loans on real estate
2,452,402

 
2,434,580

Derivative instruments
180,649

 
731,113

Other investments
284,994

 
286,726

Total investments
38,392,294

 
35,981,858

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
523,614

 
701,514

Coinsurance deposits
3,062,924

 
3,044,342

Accrued investment income
375,522

 
326,559

Deferred policy acquisition costs
2,591,327

 
2,058,556

Deferred sales inducements
1,981,209

 
1,587,257

Deferred income taxes
129,948

 

Income taxes recoverable
4,693

 
9,252

Other assets
66,890

 
280,396

Total assets
$
47,128,421

 
$
43,989,734

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Policy benefit reserves
$
43,582,521

 
$
39,802,861

Other policy funds and contract claims
335,185

 
365,819

Notes payable
400,000

 
421,679

Subordinated debentures
246,397

 
246,243

Deferred income taxes

 
3,895

Other liabilities
414,409

 
1,009,361

Total liabilities
44,978,512

 
41,849,858

 
 
 
 
Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
Common stock
81,191

 
76,062

Additional paid-in capital
626,914

 
513,218

Accumulated other comprehensive income
426,555

 
721,401

Retained earnings
1,015,249

 
829,195

Total stockholders' equity
2,149,909

 
2,139,876

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
47,128,421

 
$
43,989,734




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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Premiums and other considerations
$
8,335

 
$
6,043

 
$
25,369

 
$
22,497

Annuity product charges
37,975

 
31,958

 
99,066

 
86,477

Net investment income
436,085

 
386,931

 
1,253,930

 
1,127,818

Change in fair value of derivatives
(351,360
)
 
39,218

 
(405,484
)
 
358,594

Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") losses
1,159

 
(3,190
)
 
10,362

 
(6,134
)
OTTI losses on investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total OTTI losses
(10,000
)
 

 
(10,132
)
 

Portion of OTTI losses recognized in (from) other comprehensive income
4,771

 
(564
)
 
3,943

 
(2,063
)
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations
(5,229
)
 
(564
)
 
(6,189
)
 
(2,063
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
(10,551
)
Total revenues
126,965

 
460,396

 
977,054

 
1,576,638

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance policy benefits and change in future policy benefits
10,959

 
9,109

 
32,629

 
30,191

Interest sensitive and index product benefits
213,465

 
429,415

 
802,431

 
1,114,381

Amortization of deferred sales inducements
65,807

 
40,661

 
152,278

 
96,676

Change in fair value of embedded derivatives
(414,724
)
 
(195,206
)
 
(583,112
)
 
(21,652
)
Interest expense on notes payable
7,283

 
8,741

 
21,976

 
28,126

Interest expense on subordinated debentures
3,075

 
3,044

 
9,138

 
9,076

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
67,885

 
39,671

 
186,871

 
113,949

Other operating costs and expenses
24,497

 
20,616

 
70,487

 
60,588

Total benefits and expenses
(21,753
)
 
356,051

 
692,698

 
1,431,335

Income before income taxes
148,718

 
104,345

 
284,356

 
145,303

Income tax expense
51,412

 
36,530

 
98,302

 
50,497

Net income
$
97,306

 
$
67,815

 
$
186,054

 
$
94,806

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share
$
1.22

 
$
0.90

 
$
2.39

 
$
1.28

Earnings per common share - assuming dilution
$
1.19

 
$
0.85

 
$
2.33

 
$
1.19

Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share
79,676

 
75,083

 
77,995

 
74,030

Earnings per common share - assuming dilution
81,559

 
79,467

 
79,977

 
79,477



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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Quarterly Summary - Most Recent 5 Quarters (Unaudited)
 
Q3 2015
 
Q2 2015
 
Q1 2015
 
Q4 2014
 
Q3 2014
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Traditional life insurance premiums
$
2,664

 
$
2,659

 
$
2,703

 
$
2,537

 
$
2,615

Life contingent immediate annuity considerations
5,671

 
7,378

 
4,294

 
7,589

 
3,428

Surrender charges
13,104

 
11,413

 
11,554

 
10,418

 
11,717

Lifetime income benefit rider fees
24,871

 
20,996

 
17,128

 
22,095

 
20,241

Net investment income
436,085

 
418,176

 
399,669

 
403,849

 
386,931

Change in fair value of derivatives
(351,360
)
 
(23,024
)
 
(31,100
)
 
146,231

 
39,218

Net realized gains (losses) on investments, excluding OTTI
1,159

 
4,324

 
4,879

 
2,131

 
(3,190
)
Net OTTI losses recognized in operations
(5,229
)
 
(828
)
 
(132
)
 
(564
)
 
(564
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
(1,951
)
 

Total revenues
126,965

 
441,094

 
408,995

 
592,335

 
460,396

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefits and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Traditional life insurance policy benefits and change in future policy benefits
1,730

 
1,971

 
1,931

 
1,300

 
2,420

Life contingent immediate annuity benefits and change in future policy benefits
9,229

 
10,479

 
7,289

 
10,324

 
6,689

Interest sensitive and index product benefits (a)
213,465

 
306,141

 
282,825

 
359,319

 
429,415

Amortization of deferred sales inducements (b)
65,807

 
75,518

 
10,953

 
34,743

 
40,661

Change in fair value of embedded derivatives
(414,724
)
 
(219,601
)
 
51,213

 
53,973

 
(195,206
)
Interest expense on notes payable
7,283

 
7,354

 
7,339

 
8,244

 
8,741

Interest expense on subordinated debentures
3,075

 
3,047

 
3,016

 
3,046

 
3,044

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (b)
67,885

 
104,700

 
14,286

 
49,629

 
39,671

Other operating costs and expenses
24,497

 
24,868

 
21,122

 
20,996

 
20,616

Total benefits and expenses
(21,753
)
 
314,477

 
399,974

 
541,574

 
356,051

Income before income taxes
148,718

 
126,617

 
9,021

 
50,761

 
104,345

Income tax expense
51,412

 
43,772

 
3,118

 
19,544

 
36,530

Net income (a)(b)
$
97,306

 
$
82,845

 
$
5,903

 
$
31,217

 
$
67,815

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share
$
1.22

 
$
1.07

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.90

Earnings per common share - assuming dilution (a)(b)
$
1.19

 
$
1.05

 
$
0.07

 
$
0.39

 
$
0.85

Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share
79,676

 
77,237

 
77,042

 
75,620

 
75,083

Earnings per common share - assuming dilution
81,559

 
79,227

 
79,118

 
80,154

 
79,467

(a)
Q3 2015 includes expense from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for living income benefit riders. The impact increased interest sensitive and index product benefits by $18.3 million and decreased net income and earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $11.8 million and $0.14 per share, respectively.
Q3 2014 includes expense from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for living income benefit riders. The impact increased interest sensitive and index product benefits by $12.4 million and decreased net income and earnings per common share - assuming dilution by $8.0 million and $0.10 per share, respectively.
(b)
Q3 2015 includes benefit from unlocking which reduced amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $5.6 million and $11.0 million, respectively, and increased net income and earnings per common share- assuming dilution by $10.7 million and $0.13 per share, respectively.
Q3 2014 includes benefit from unlocking which reduced amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $12.6 million and $35.5 million, respectively, and increased net income and earnings per common share- assuming dilution by $31.0 million and $0.39 per share, respectively.

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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In addition to net income, we have consistently utilized operating income and operating income per common share - assuming dilution, non-GAAP financial measures commonly used in the life insurance industry, as economic measures to evaluate our financial performance. Operating income equals net income adjusted to eliminate the impact of net realized gains and losses on investments including net OTTI losses recognized in operations, fair value changes in derivatives and embedded derivatives, loss on extinguishment of debt and changes in litigation reserves. Because these items fluctuate from quarter to quarter in a manner unrelated to core operations, we believe measures excluding their impact are useful in analyzing operating trends. We believe the combined presentation and evaluation of operating income together with net income provides information that may enhance an investor’s understanding of our underlying results and profitability.
Reconciliation from Net Income to Operating Income (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net income
$
97,306

 
$
67,815

 
$
186,054

 
$
94,806

Adjustments to arrive at operating income: (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized investment (gains) losses, including OTTI
1,639

 
1,551

 
(1,829
)
 
3,476

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - index annuities
(54,535
)
 
(4,957
)
 
(40,152
)
 
34,636

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - debt
1,506

 
(427
)
 
1,606

 
29

Litigation reserve

 

 

 
(916
)
Extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
7,912

Operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure)
$
45,916

 
$
63,982

 
$
145,679

 
$
139,943

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Per common share - assuming dilution:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
1.19

 
$
0.85

 
$
2.33

 
$
1.19

Adjustments to arrive at operating income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized investment (gains) losses, including OTTI
0.02

 
0.02

 
(0.03
)
 
0.04

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - index annuities
(0.67
)
 
(0.06
)
 
(0.50
)
 
0.44

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives - debt
0.02

 

 
0.02

 

Litigation reserve

 

 

 
(0.01
)
Extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
0.10

Operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure)
$
0.56

 
$
0.81

 
$
1.82

 
$
1.76

(a)
Adjustments to net income to arrive at operating income are presented net of income taxes and where applicable, are net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements (DSI) and deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC).

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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Summary of Adjustments to Arrive at Operating Income (Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net realized investment gains and losses, including OTTI:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized (gains) losses on investments, including OTTI
$
4,070

 
$
3,754

 
$
(4,173
)
 
$
8,197

Amortization of DAC and DSI
(1,528
)
 
(1,355
)
 
1,338

 
(2,820
)
Income taxes
(903
)
 
(848
)
 
1,006

 
(1,901
)
 
$
1,639

 
$
1,551

 
$
(1,829
)
 
$
3,476

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Index annuities
$
(93,752
)
 
$
(16,380
)
 
$
(27,466
)
 
$
134,925

2015 notes, note hedge and warrants

 

 

 
(4,231
)
Interest rate caps and swap
2,575

 
(729
)
 
2,746

 
4,281

Amortization of DAC and DSI
10,342

 
8,590

 
(33,811
)
 
(80,503
)
Income taxes
27,806

 
3,135

 
19,985

 
(19,807
)
 
$
(53,029
)
 
$
(5,384
)
 
$
(38,546
)
 
$
34,665

Litigation reserve:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in litigation reserve recorded in other operating costs
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(2,212
)
Amortization of DAC and DSI

 

 

 
795

Income taxes

 

 

 
501

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(916
)
Extinguishment of debt:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
10,551

Income taxes

 

 

 
(2,639
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
7,912



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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Quarterly Summary - Most Recent 5 Quarters (Unaudited)
Reconciliation from Net Income to Operating Income
 
Q3 2015
 
Q2 2015
 
Q1 2015
 
Q4 2014
 
Q3 2014
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Net income
$
97,306

 
$
82,845

 
$
5,903

 
$
31,217

 
$
67,815

Adjustments to arrive at operating income: (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized investment (gains) losses, including OTTI
1,639

 
(1,649
)
 
(1,819
)
 
(613
)
 
1,551

Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives -
index annuities
(54,535
)
 
(29,274
)
 
43,657

 
16,463

 
(4,957
)
Change in fair value of derivatives and embedded derivatives -
debt
1,506

 
(977
)
 
1,077

 
32

 
(427
)
Extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
3,604

 

Operating income (a non-GAAP financial measure) (b)(c)
$
45,916

 
$
50,945

 
$
48,818

 
$
50,703

 
$
63,982

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income per common share - assuming dilution (b)(c)
$
0.56

 
$
0.64

 
$
0.62

 
$
0.63

 
$
0.81

(a)
Adjustments to net income to arrive at operating income are presented net of income taxes and where applicable, are net of related adjustments to amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs.
(b)
Q3 2015 includes a benefit from unlocking which reduced amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $0.5 million and $4.3 million, respectively, and increased operating income and operating income per common share- assuming dilution by $3.1 million and $0.04 per share, respectively.
Q3 2014 includes a benefit from unlocking which reduced amortization of deferred sales inducements and deferred policy acquisition costs by $10.7 million and $33.0 million, respectively, and increased operating income and operating income per common share- assuming dilution by $28.2 million and $0.36 per share, respectively.
(c)
Q3 2015 includes expense from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for living income benefit riders. The impact increased interest sensitive and index product benefits by $18.3 million and decreased operating income and operating income per common share - assuming dilution by $11.8 million and $0.14 per share, respectively.
Q3 2014 includes expense from the revision of assumptions used in determining reserves held for living income benefit riders. The impact increased interest sensitive and index product benefits by $12.4 million and decreased operating income and operating income per common share - assuming dilution by $8.0 million and $0.10 per share, respectively.




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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Summary of Adjustments to Arrive at Operating Income (Unaudited)
 
Q3 2015
 
Q2 2015
 
Q1 2015
 
Q4 2014
 
Q3 2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net realized (gains) losses on investments
$
(1,159
)
 
$
(4,324
)
 
$
(4,879
)
 
$
(2,131
)
 
$
3,190

Net OTTI losses recognized in operations
5,229

 
828

 
132

 
564

 
564

Change in fair value of derivatives
322,406

 
116,627

 
114,843

 
19,033

 
171,274

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 
1,951

 

Increase in total revenues
326,476

 
113,131

 
110,096

 
19,417

 
175,028

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of deferred sales inducements
(12,644
)
 
(23,306
)
 
38,686

 
14,579

 
(3,886
)
Change in fair value of embedded derivatives
413,583

 
215,659

 
(50,646
)
 
(42,912
)
 
188,383

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
3,830

 
(30,593
)
 
56,500

 
22,063

 
(3,349
)
Increase (decrease) in total benefits and expenses
404,769

 
161,760

 
44,540

 
(6,270
)
 
181,148

Increase (decrease) in income before income taxes
(78,293
)
 
(48,629
)
 
65,556

 
25,687

 
(6,120
)
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense
(26,903
)
 
(16,729
)
 
22,641

 
6,201

 
(2,287
)
Increase (decrease) in net income
$
(51,390
)
 
$
(31,900
)
 
$
42,915

 
$
19,486

 
$
(3,833
)

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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Capitalization/Book Value per Share
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Capitalization:
 
 
 
Notes payable:
 
 
 
September 2015 Notes
$

 
$
21,679

July 2021 Notes
400,000

 
400,000

Subordinated debentures payable to subsidiary trusts
246,397

 
246,243

   Total debt
646,397

 
667,922

Total stockholders’ equity
2,149,909

 
2,139,876

Total capitalization
2,796,306

 
2,807,798

Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)
(426,555
)
 
(721,401
)
Total capitalization excluding AOCI (a)
$
2,369,751

 
$
2,086,397

 
 
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
$
2,149,909

 
$
2,139,876

Accumulated other comprehensive income
(426,555
)
 
(721,401
)
Total stockholders’ equity excluding AOCI (a)
$
1,723,354

 
$
1,418,475

 
 
 
 
Common shares outstanding (b)
81,420,948

 
76,605,527

 
 
 
 
Book Value per Share: (c)
 
 
 
Book value per share including AOCI
$
26.40

 
$
27.93

Book value per share excluding AOCI (a)
$
21.17

 
$
18.52

 
 
 
 
Debt-to-Capital Ratios: (d)
 
 
 
Senior debt / Total capitalization
16.9
%
 
20.2
%
Adjusted debt / Total capitalization
16.9
%
 
20.2
%
(a)
Total capitalization, total stockholders’ equity and book value per share excluding AOCI, non-GAAP financial measures, are based on stockholders’ equity excluding the effect of AOCI. Since AOCI fluctuates from quarter to quarter due to unrealized changes in the fair value of available for sale investments, we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information.
(b)
Common shares outstanding include shares held by the NMO Deferred Compensation Trust: 2015 - 230,012 shares; 2014 - 543,120 shares
(c)
Book value per share including and excluding AOCI is calculated as total stockholders’ equity and total stockholders’ equity excluding AOCI divided by the total number of shares of common stock outstanding.
(d)
Debt-to-capital ratios are computed using total capitalization excluding AOCI. Adjusted debt includes notes payable and the portion of the total subordinated debentures payable to subsidiary trusts outstanding (qualifying trust preferred securities) that exceeds 15% of total capitalization excluding AOCI.

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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Spread Results
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Average yield on invested assets
4.79%
 
4.89%
 
4.77%
 
4.89%
Aggregate cost of money
1.96%
 
2.07%
 
1.96%
 
2.12%
Aggregate investment spread
2.83%
 
2.82%
 
2.81%
 
2.77%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impact of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment yield - additional prepayment income
0.14%
 
0.07%
 
0.08%
 
0.05%
Cost of money effect of over hedging
0.02%
 
0.05%
 
0.05%
 
0.03%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average investments (in thousands)
$36,518,093
 
$31,715,221
 
$35,124,768
 
$30,832,526
Weighted average investments include fixed maturity securities at amortized cost and equity securities at cost. The numerator for average yield on invested assets includes net investment income and the tax effect of investment income that is exempt from income taxes.
Summary of Cost of Money for Deferred Annuities
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Included in interest sensitive and index product benefits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Index credits
$
101,170

 
$
323,682

 
$
515,675

 
$
831,524

Interest credited
62,519

 
69,266

 
187,946

 
208,525

Included in change in fair value of derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds received at option expiration
(103,750
)
 
(327,773
)
 
(529,196
)
 
(834,502
)
Pro rata amortization of option cost
130,956

 
109,838

 
374,466

 
318,107

Cost of money for deferred annuities
$
190,895

 
$
175,013

 
$
548,891

 
$
523,654

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average liability balance outstanding (in thousands)
$
38,863,688

 
$
33,841,644

 
$
37,358,304

 
$
32,861,022

Annuity Account Balance Rollforward
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Account balances at beginning of period
$
38,117,343

 
$
33,304,540

 
$
35,363,041

 
$
31,535,846

Net deposits
1,718,755

 
1,029,841

 
4,640,646

 
2,898,157

Premium bonuses
127,220

 
85,320

 
346,410

 
241,277

Fixed interest credited and index credits
163,689

 
392,948

 
703,621

 
1,040,049

Surrender charges
(13,104
)
 
(11,717
)
 
(36,071
)
 
(37,082
)
Lifetime income benefit rider fees
(24,871
)
 
(20,241
)
 
(62,995
)
 
(49,395
)
Surrenders, withdrawals, deaths, etc.
(478,998
)
 
(401,943
)
 
(1,344,618
)
 
(1,250,104
)
Account balances at end of period
$
39,610,034

 
$
34,378,748

 
$
39,610,034

 
$
34,378,748


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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Annuity Deposits by Product Type
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Year Ended December 31,
Product Type
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
2014
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed index annuities
 
$
1,764,179

 
$
1,041,449

 
$
4,748,612

 
$
2,883,106

 
$
3,999,439

Annual reset fixed rate annuities
 
8,425

 
10,959

 
32,612

 
43,359

 
57,273

Multi-year fixed rate annuities
 
45,032

 
13,741

 
132,249

 
90,391

 
103,293

Single premium immediate annuities
 
8,921

 
5,633

 
27,085

 
18,059

 
24,580

Total before coinsurance ceded
 
1,826,557

 
1,071,782

 
4,940,558

 
3,034,915

 
4,184,585

Coinsurance ceded
 
98,881

 
36,308

 
272,827

 
118,699

 
171,124

Net after coinsurance ceded
 
$
1,727,676

 
$
1,035,474

 
$
4,667,731

 
$
2,916,216

 
$
4,013,461

Surrender Charge Protection and Account Values by Product Type
Annuity Surrender Charges and Net (of coinsurance) Account Values at September 30, 2015:
 
 
Surrender Charge
 
Net Account Value
Product Type
 
Avg.
Years
At Issue
 
Avg.
Years
Remaining
 
Avg.
%
Remaining
 
Dollars in Thousands
 
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Index Annuities
 
13.9
 
9.4
 
14.8%
 
$
37,701,715

 
95.2
%
Annual Reset Fixed Rate Annuities
 
10.9
 
3.8
 
7.7%
 
1,419,476

 
3.6
%
Multi-Year Fixed Rate Annuities (a)
 
6.6
 
1.6
 
4.1%
 
488,843

 
1.2
%
Total
 
13.7
 
9.1
 
14.4%
 
$
39,610,034

 
100.0
%
(a)
31% of Net Account Value is no longer in multi-year guarantee period and can be adjusted annually.


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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Annuity Liability Characteristics
 
Fixed
Annuities
Account Value
 
Fixed Index
Annuities
Account Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
SURRENDER CHARGE PERCENTAGES:
 
 
 
No surrender charge
$
716,633

 
$
1,305,728

0.0% < 2.0%
29,616

 
408,342

2.0% < 3.0%
83,678

 
67,489

3.0% < 4.0%
11,483

 
754,092

4.0% < 5.0%
84,579

 
65,603

5.0% < 6.0%
85,871

 
565,842

6.0% < 7.0%
113,066

 
188,608

7.0% < 8.0%
56,100

 
480,735

8.0% < 9.0%
71,950

 
712,758

9.0% < 10.0%
82,647

 
1,057,127

10.0% or greater
572,696

 
32,095,391

 
$
1,908,319

 
$
37,701,715

 
Fixed and
Fixed Index
Annuities
Account Value
 
Weighted
Average
Surrender
Charge
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
SURRENDER CHARGE EXPIRATION BY YEAR:
 
 
 
Out of Surrender Charge
$
2,022,361

 
0.00
%
2015
119,103

 
2.01
%
2016
713,169

 
2.27
%
2017
863,996

 
3.65
%
2018
781,432

 
5.99
%
2019
576,976

 
7.34
%
2020
931,342

 
8.99
%
2021
1,247,673

 
10.58
%
2022
1,986,991

 
12.51
%
2023
4,963,744

 
14.23
%
2024
5,506,841

 
15.32
%
2025
5,084,210

 
15.51
%
2026
2,703,964

 
17.55
%
2027
2,828,385

 
18.26
%
2028
2,516,579

 
18.63
%
2029
2,760,676

 
19.08
%
2030
2,012,521

 
19.62
%
2031
1,983,385

 
19.99
%
2032
6,686

 
20.00
%
 
$
39,610,034

 
14.45
%

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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Annuity Liability Characteristics
 
Fixed
Annuities
Account Value
 
Fixed Index
Annuities
Account Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
CREDITED RATE VS. ULTIMATE MINIMUM GUARANTEED RATE DIFFERENTIAL:
 
 
 
No differential
$
921,547

 
$
1,112,302

› 0.0% - 0.25%
218,500

 
31,521

› 0.25% - 0.5%
199,142

 
228,756

› 0.5% - 1.0%
156,178

 
633,889

› 1.0% - 1.5%
73,015

 
5,778

› 1.5% - 2.0%
1,364

 

› 2.0% - 2.5%
77

 

1.00% ultimate guarantee - 2.48% wtd avg interest rate (a)
115,219

 
17,038

1.50% ultimate guarantee - 1.45% wtd avg interest rate (a)
122,721

 
3,477,852

2.00% ultimate guarantee - 2.29% wtd avg interest rate (a)
100,556

 

2.25% ultimate guarantee - 2.34% wtd avg interest rate (a)

 
1,201,690

3.00% ultimate guarantee - 2.56% wtd avg interest rate (a)

 
2,373,968

Allocated to index strategies (see tables that follow)

 
28,618,921

 
$
1,908,319

 
$
37,701,715

(a)
The minimum guaranteed interest rate for the fixed rate or the fixed rate strategy is 1.00%. The ultimate guaranteed rate is applied on less than 100% of the premium.
If all crediting rates were reduced to minimum guaranteed rates (subject to limitations imposed by ultimate minimum guaranteed rates where applicable) the weighted average crediting rate as of September 30, 2015 for fixed annuities and funds allocated to the fixed rate strategy for fixed index annuities would decrease by 0.38%.

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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Annuity Liability Characteristics
FIXED INDEX ANNUITIES ACCOUNT VALUE - INDEX STRATEGIES
    
Annual Monthly Average and Point-to-Point with Caps
 
Minimum Guaranteed Cap
 
1%
 
3%
 
4%
 
7%
 
8% +
Current Cap
(Dollars in thousands)
At minimum
$
1,518

 
$
10,463

 
$
1,572,672

 
$
53,927

 
$
265,346

1.75% - 3%
2,259,138

 

 

 

 

3% - 4%
3,230,770

 
100,493

 

 

 

4% - 5%
90,098

 
88,546

 
2,519,759

 

 

5% - 6%
195,799

 
63,246

 
3,840,469

 

 

6% - 7%

 

 
89

 

 

>= 7%

 
15,437

 
1,487

 
79,441

 
17,543

Annual Monthly Average and Point-to-Point with Participation Rates
 
Minimum Guaranteed Participation Rate
 
10%
 
25%
 
35%
 
50% +
Current Participation Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
At minimum
$
633

 
$
381,975

 
$
157,524

 
$
186,483

< 20%
309,163

 

 

 

20% - 40%
578,755

 
320,176

 

 

40% - 60%
136,535

 
139,185

 
105,119

 
845

>= 60%
5,079

 

 

 

S&P 500 Monthly Point-to-Point - Minimum Guaranteed Monthly Cap = 1.0%
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Current Cap
 
At minimum
$
17,286

1.2% - 1.9%
8,109,234

2.0% - 2.3%
2,073,248

>= 2.4%
92,993

Volatility Control Index
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Current Asset Fee
 
At Maximum
$

0.75% - 1.75%
83,532

2.25% - 2.75%
1,013,802

3.00%
430,088

If all caps and participation rates were reduced to minimum caps and participation rates and current asset fees were increased to their maximums, the cost of options would decrease by 0.63% based upon prices of options for the week ended October 20, 2015.

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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Summary of Invested Assets
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Percent
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Percent
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States Government full faith and credit
$
37,681

 
0.1
%
 
$
138,460

 
0.4
%
United States Government sponsored agencies
1,314,748

 
3.4
%
 
1,393,890

 
3.9
%
United States municipalities, states and territories
3,760,888

 
9.8
%
 
3,723,309

 
10.4
%
Foreign government obligations
216,987

 
0.6
%
 
193,803

 
0.5
%
Corporate securities
23,536,322

 
61.3
%
 
21,566,724

 
59.9
%
Residential mortgage backed securities
1,556,308

 
4.0
%
 
1,751,345

 
4.9
%
Commercial mortgage backed securities
3,941,863

 
10.3
%
 
2,807,620

 
7.8
%
Other asset backed securities
1,101,619

 
2.9
%
 
946,483

 
2.6
%
Total fixed maturity securities
35,466,416

 
92.4
%
 
32,521,634

 
90.4
%
Equity securities
7,833

 
%
 
7,805

 
%
Mortgage loans on real estate
2,452,402

 
6.4
%
 
2,434,580

 
6.8
%
Derivative instruments
180,649

 
0.5
%
 
731,113

 
2.0
%
Other investments
284,994

 
0.7
%
 
286,726

 
0.8
%
 
$
38,392,294

 
100.0
%
 
$
35,981,858

 
100.0
%
Credit Quality of Fixed Maturity Securities - September 30, 2015
NAIC Designation
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Percent
 
Rating Agency Rating
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Percent
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
1
 
$
23,171,086

 
65.3
%
 
Aaa/Aa/A
 
$
22,808,058

 
64.3
%
2
 
11,581,162

 
32.7
%
 
Baa
 
11,300,580

 
31.9
%
3
 
693,863

 
2.0
%
 
Ba
 
704,655

 
2.0
%
4
 
17,256

 
%
 
B
 
56,943

 
0.1
%
5
 

 
%
 
Caa and lower
 
421,999

 
1.2
%
6
 
3,049

 
%
 
In or near default
 
174,181

 
0.5
%
 
 
$
35,466,416

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
$
35,466,416

 
100.0
%
Watch List Securities - September 30, 2015
General Description
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
 
Fair Value
 
Months Below Amortized Cost
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
Corporate bonds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finance
 
$
20,000

 
$
(3,618
)
 
$
16,382

 
49
Industrial
 
63,947

 
(30,435
)
 
33,512

 
13 - 31
Telecommunications
 
6,000

 
(3,090
)
 
2,910

 
15
 
 
89,947

 
(37,143
)
 
52,804

 
 
Other asset backed securities
 
11,372

 
(6,090
)
 
5,282

 
28 - 54
 
 
$
101,319

 
$
(43,233
)
 
$
58,086

 
 

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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Fixed Maturity Securities by Sector
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States Government full faith and credit and sponsored agencies
$
1,322,941

 
$
1,352,429

 
$
1,502,134

 
$
1,532,350

United States municipalities, states and territories
3,405,519

 
3,760,888

 
3,293,551

 
3,723,309

Foreign government obligations
210,941

 
216,987

 
181,128

 
193,803

Corporate securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer discretionary
1,936,633

 
1,996,159

 
1,677,362

 
1,800,455

Consumer staples
1,564,523

 
1,625,307

 
1,376,634

 
1,489,951

Energy
2,587,080

 
2,517,720

 
2,307,432

 
2,378,038

Financials
4,626,438

 
4,857,326

 
3,928,295

 
4,246,882

Health care
1,915,811

 
1,999,930

 
1,742,218

 
1,884,132

Industrials
2,995,749

 
3,117,625

 
2,537,927

 
2,746,752

Information technology
1,616,067

 
1,646,162

 
1,324,095

 
1,388,990

Materials
1,740,836

 
1,698,367

 
1,589,219

 
1,654,125

Telecommunications
534,671

 
547,295

 
509,913

 
542,055

Utilities
3,220,984

 
3,453,837

 
2,991,652

 
3,358,901

Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency
691,614

 
768,003

 
689,378

 
759,902

Prime
524,645

 
549,533

 
683,206

 
721,454

Alt-A
215,397

 
238,772

 
244,262

 
269,989

Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency
345,208

 
368,443

 
299,288

 
320,343

Other
3,536,279

 
3,573,420

 
2,421,006

 
2,487,277

Other asset backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consumer discretionary
74,162

 
75,711

 
71,081

 
73,298

Energy
8,152

 
9,296

 
8,230

 
9,459

Financials
774,288

 
791,515

 
628,464

 
649,388

Industrials
191,209

 
202,957

 
177,864

 
190,217

Telecommunications
13,789

 
15,061

 
14,837

 
16,139

Utilities
5,394

 
7,079

 
5,870

 
7,982

Redeemable preferred stock - financials

 
20

 

 
11

 
$
34,058,330

 
$
35,389,842

 
$
30,205,046

 
$
32,445,202

Held for investment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate security - financials
$
76,574

 
$
62,000

 
$
76,432

 
$
75,838



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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Mortgage Loans on Commercial Real Estate
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Principal
 
Percent
 
Principal
 
Percent
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Geographic distribution
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
East
$
720,522

 
29.2
%
 
$
701,638

 
28.5
%
Middle Atlantic
160,946

 
6.5
%
 
166,249

 
6.8
%
Mountain
255,454

 
10.3
%
 
279,075

 
11.4
%
New England
13,267

 
0.5
%
 
12,280

 
0.5
%
Pacific
359,231

 
14.6
%
 
302,307

 
12.3
%
South Atlantic
451,123

 
18.3
%
 
471,849

 
19.2
%
West North Central
311,774

 
12.6
%
 
349,028

 
14.2
%
West South Central
198,139

 
8.0
%
 
175,295

 
7.1
%
 
$
2,470,456

 
100.0
%
 
$
2,457,721

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property type distribution
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Office
$
417,122

 
16.9
%
 
$
484,585

 
19.7
%
Medical office
84,843

 
3.4
%
 
88,275

 
3.6
%
Retail
768,210

 
31.1
%
 
711,775

 
29.0
%
Industrial/Warehouse
688,336

 
27.9
%
 
649,425

 
26.4
%
Hotel
3,412

 
0.1
%
 
30,640

 
1.3
%
Apartment
362,809

 
14.7
%
 
335,087

 
13.6
%
Mixed use/other
145,724

 
5.9
%
 
157,934

 
6.4
%
 
$
2,470,456

 
100.0
%
 
$
2,457,721

 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
Credit Exposure - By Payment Activity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Performing
$
2,443,679

 
$
2,451,760

 
 
 
 
In workout
10,739

 

 
 
 
 
Delinquent

 

 
 
 
 
Collateral dependent
16,038

 
5,961

 
 
 
 
 
2,470,456

 
2,457,721

 
 
 
 
Specific loan loss allowance
(10,618
)
 
(12,333
)
 
 
 
 
General loan loss allowance
(6,900
)
 
(10,300
)
 
 
 
 
Deferred prepayment fees
(536
)
 
(508
)
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,452,402

 
$
2,434,580

 
 
 
 


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AMERICAN EQUITY INVESTMENT LIFE HOLDING COMPANY
Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Shareholder Information
Corporate Offices:
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company
6000 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Inquiries:
John M. Matovina, Chief Executive Officer and President
(515) 457-1813, jmatovina@american-equity.com
Ted M. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(515) 457-1980, tjohnson@american-equity.com
Debra J. Richardson, Executive Vice President and Secretary
(515) 273-3551, drichardson@american-equity.com        
Common Stock and Dividend Information:
New York Stock Exchange symbol: “AEL
 
High
 
Low
 
Close
 
Dividend Declared
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Quarter
$29.62
 
$25.46
 
$29.13
 
$0.00
Second Quarter
$29.90
 
$25.06
 
$26.98
 
$0.00
Third Quarter
$30.02
 
$22.36
 
$23.31
 
$0.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Quarter
$26.42
 
$18.84
 
$23.62
 
$0.00
Second Quarter
$25.15
 
$20.97
 
$24.60
 
$0.00
Third Quarter
$25.25
 
$21.69
 
$22.88
 
$0.00
Fourth Quarter
$29.75
 
$21.36
 
$29.19
 
$0.20
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
First Quarter
$15.03
 
$12.33
 
$14.89
 
$0.00
Second Quarter
$16.60
 
$14.03
 
$15.70
 
$0.00
Third Quarter
$21.42
 
$15.64
 
$21.22
 
$0.00
Fourth Quarter
$26.46
 
$20.01
 
$26.38
 
$0.18
Transfer Agent:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43010
Providence, RI 02940-0310
Phone: (877) 282-1169
Fax: (781) 575-2723
www.computershare.com
Annual Report and Other Information:
Shareholders may receive when available, without charge, a copy of American Equity’s Annual Report, SEC filings and/or press releases by calling Julie L. LaFollette, Investor Relations, at (515) 273-3602 or by visiting our web site at www.american-equity.com.



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Financial Supplement - September 30, 2015

Research Analyst Coverage
Steven Schwartz
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
(312) 612-7686
steven.schwartz@raymondjames.com
Randy Binner
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc.
(703) 312-1890
rbinner@fbr.com
Mark Hughes
SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
(615) 748-5680
mark_hughes@rhco.com
John Barnidge
Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P.
(312) 281-3412
jbarnidge@sandleroneill.com
Erik J. Bass
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
(212) 816-5257
erik.bass@citi.com

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