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Emergent Capital, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2015 Results
Company Reports Book Value of $8.40 per Share

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergent Capital, Inc. (NYSE: EMG) ("Emergent" or the "Company"), today announced its financial results for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015.

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Total income from continuing operations was $2.8 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 compared to a loss from continuing operations of $3.6 million for the same period in 2014. This increase was primarily a result of a $2.4 million realized gain on maturities less an adverse impact from updated life expectancies received during the quarter as compared to the same period in 2014.

The following table provides a summary of the components of income from the Company's life settlements.



Three Months Ended
September 30, 2015


Three Months Ended
September 30, 2014

Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows


$

19,870,666


$

17,998,036

Premiums paid during period


(16,826,204)


(13,692,055)

Change in life expectancy evaluation


(4,257,970)


(14,489,437)

Change in discount rates


-


4,103,448

Unrealized gain on acquisitions


1,460,280


2,436,792

Realized gain on maturities


2,420,658


-

Change in fair value of life settlements


$

2,667,430


$

(3,643,216)






Total expenses from continuing operations were $21.0 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 compared to $2.9 million for the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily related to the expenses totaling $8.8 million associated with the extinguishment of the senior secured notes as well as additional interest expense of $4.3 million and a reduction in the fair value of the White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility of $4.2 million compared to the same period in 2014.

The Company reported net loss from continuing operations of $13.5 million, or $(0.48) per fully diluted share, for the three month period ended September 30, 2015, compared to a net loss of $4.3 million, or $(0.20) per fully diluted share, for the same period in 2014. The net loss for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 includes an income tax benefit of approximately $4.7 million compared to $2.2 million for the same period in 2014.


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Total income from continuing operations was $43.8 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 compared to $19.0 million for the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily due to maturities totaling $53.5 million on 14 life settlement policies. The net gain on fair value from these maturities totaled $40.2 million for the first nine months of 2015.

The following table provides a summary of the components of income from the Company's life settlements.



Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2015


Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014

Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows


$

60,588,446


$

53,745,646

Premiums paid during period


(48,243,438)


(40,578,531)

Change in life expectancy evaluation


(18,700,215)


(10,962,910)

Change in discount rates


3,840,503


4,103,448

Unrealized gain on acquisitions


5,856,032


2,436,792

Realized gain on maturities


40,240,406


10,568,321

Change in fair value of life settlements


$

43,581,734


$

19,312,766






 

Total expenses were $67.5 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 compared to $35.3 million for the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily due to an $18.0 million increase in the change in fair value (liability) of the Company's revolving credit facilities due to higher than expected maturities, extinguishment of the senior secured notes totaling $8.8 million and higher interest expense of $10.3 million.

The Company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $16.7 million, or $(0.70) per fully diluted share, for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015, compared to a net loss of $13.9 million, or $(0.65) per fully diluted share, for the same period in 2014. The net loss for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 includes an income tax benefit of approximately $7.0 million compared to $2.5 million for the same period in 2014.

As of September 30, 2015, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $40.4 million.  The Company had 28,130,508 shares outstanding at September 30, 2015 and a book value of $8.40 per share.

Life Settlements Portfolio Highlights

At September 30, 2015, the estimated fair value of the Company's 634 life insurance policies was $457.8 million compared to $388.9 million for 607 life insurance policies at December 31, 2014. The weighted average discount rate was 17.00% at September 30, 2015 compared to 17.77% at December 31, 2014. The aggregate face value of the Company's portfolio of life insurance policies was approximately $3.0 billion at September 30, 2015. During the quarter, two life settlement policies matured totaling $3.7 million. Of the life settlement polices that matured in the first nine months of 2015, 13 served as collateral under the revolving credit facilities.

Subsequent to the quarter end, two life settlement policies have matured totaling $5.9 million.  Both policies served as collateral under the revolving credit facilities.

Antony Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of Emergent, commented: "During the quarter, we closed our second revolving credit facility and retired the Company's senior secured notes." Mr. Mitchell continued, "We are now focused on raising additional debt capital to leverage our second credit facility."

Conference Call

To join the call, please dial toll free (877) 870-4263, or from outside the U.S. (412) 317-0790. The conference call will also be broadcast live through a link on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.emergentcapital.com. Please visit the website at least 10 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

About Emergent Capital, Inc. 
Emergent Capital (NYSE: EMG) is a specialty finance company that invests in esoteric asset classes, primarily life settlements. More information about Emergent can be found at www.emergentcapital.com.

Safe Harbor Statement 
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of Emergent Capital, Inc. and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although Emergent believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Other than as required under the securities laws, Emergent does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.












-SELECTED FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW-





 


Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2015


2014


2015


2014


(in thousands, except share and per share data)

Income


Interest income

$                   7


$               9


$                 16


$             22

Loss on life settlements, net




(426)

Change in fair value of life settlements

2,667


(3,643)


43,582


19,313

Other income

95


17


185


72

Total income (loss)

2,769


(3,617)


43,783


18,981

Expenses





0



Interest expense

8,614


4,303


21,491


11,165

Extinguishment of Secured Notes

8,782



8,782


Change in fair value of Revolving Credit Facilities

(4,203)


(8,375)


13,489


(4,556)

Change in fair value of conversion derivative liability




6,759

Personnel costs

1,945


1,910


5,425


6,627

Legal fees

3,370


2,943


10,345


9,121

Professional fees

1,579


1,143


5,284


3,562

Insurance

309


414


966


1,253

Other selling, general and administrative expenses

585


544


1,671


1,365

Total expenses

20,981


2,882


67,453


35,296

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

(18,212)


(6,499)


(23,670)


(16,315)

Benefit for income taxes

4,721


2,235


6,981


2,452

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

$       (13,491)


$      (4,264)


$        (16,689)


$    (13,863)

Discontinued Operations:








Income (loss) from discontinued operations 

(147)


(249)


(640)


(454)

Benefit for income taxes

34



224


Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

$            (113)


$         (249)


$             (416)


$         (454)

Net income (loss)

$       (13,604)


$      (4,513)


$        (17,105)


$    (14,317)

Basic and diluted income (loss) per share:








Continuing operations

$           (0.48)


$          0.20


$            (0.70)


$          0.65

Discontinued operations

$                —


$          0.01


$            (0.02)


$          0.02

Net income (loss) 

$           (0.48)


$          0.21


$            (0.72)


$          0.67

Weighted average shares outstanding:








Basic and diluted

28,084,254


21,361,930


23,827,030


21,352,086

 

 


September 30,
2015


December 31,
2014*


(Unaudited)




(In thousands except share data)

ASSETS




Assets




Cash and cash equivalents

$            31,260


$           51,166

Cash and cash equivalents (VIE)

9,157


3,751

Prepaid expenses and other assets

1,527


1,502

Deposits - other

1,347


1,340

Deposits on purchases of life settlements


1,630

Structured settlement receivables, at estimated fair value


384

Structured settlement receivables at cost, net


597

Life settlements, at estimated fair value

13,023


82,575

Life settlements, at estimated fair value (VIE)

444,787


306,311

Receivable for maturity of life settlements (VIE)

10,088


4,000

Fixed assets, net

335


355

Investment in affiliates

2,384


2,384

Deferred debt costs, net

1,907


3,936

Total assets

$          515,815


$         459,931

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY




Liabilities




Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$              4,817


$             6,140

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (VIE)

388


423

Other liabilities

419


1,256

Interest payable - Convertible Notes

768


2,272

Convertible Notes, net of discount

57,867


55,881

Interest payable - Secured Notes


261

Secured Notes, net of discount


24,036

White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility, at estimated fair value (VIE)

157,946


145,831

Red Falcon Revolving Credit Facility, at estimated fair value (VIE)

55,685


Deferred tax liability

1,524


8,728

Total liabilities

279,414


244,828

Commitments and Contingencies




Stockholders' Equity




Common stock (par value $0.01 per share, 80,000,000 authorized; 28,130,508 and 21,402,990 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)

281


214

Preferred stock (par value $0.01 per share, 40,000,000 authorized; 0 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014)


Treasury Stock, net of cost (65,621 and 0 shares as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)

(348)


Additional paid-in-capital

305,389


266,705

Accumulated deficit

(68,921)


(51,816)

Total stockholders' equity

236,401


215,103

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$          515,815


$         459,931

 * Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.

 

 










Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,


2015


2014


2015


2014









Period Acquisitions — Policies Owned








Number of policies acquired

3


2


41


2

Average age of insured at acquisition

85.4


84.5


85.0


84.5

Average life expectancy - Calculated LE (Years)

5.6


5.6


$            5.4


5.6

Average death benefit

$        6,232


7,176


$        2,924


7,176

Aggregate purchase price

$        2,679


3,488


$      30,534


3,488

End of Period — Policies Owned








Number of policies owned

634


595


634


595









Average Life Expectancy - Calculated LE (Years)

10.0


11.0


10.0


11.0

Aggregate Death Benefit

$ 2,997,903


$ 2,888,289


$ 2,997,903


$ 2,888,289

Aggregate fair value

$    457,810


$    350,383


$    457,810


$    350,383

Monthly premium — average per policy

$            8.9


$            7.6


$            8.9


$            7.6

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