Summary
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP) reported a net loss of $70 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008, a significant decline from the $198 million net income in the same period of 2007. This downturn was heavily influenced by substantial realized investment losses, particularly from the impairment of Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual securities, and the impact of the ongoing credit market turmoil. Total net revenues decreased by 22% to $1.64 billion, driven by a sharp 88% drop in net investment income due to these realized losses. Despite the quarterly loss, the company highlighted ongoing strength in its Advice & Wealth Management segment's fee-based revenue growth and a stable advisor retention rate. The company also announced plans for three acquisitions in asset management and financial advisory services, expected to close in late 2008. However, due to the prevailing market conditions, Ameriprise temporarily suspended its share repurchase program, though it maintained a substantial authorization for future repurchases. The company's balance sheet remains robust with over $4 billion in cash and cash equivalents, but the filing underscores the significant headwinds from the challenging economic environment.
Financial Highlights
26 data points| Revenue | $1.67B |
| Operating Expenses | $1.80B |
| Net Income | -$70.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-0.32 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.32 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 219.10M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 221.70M |
Key Highlights
- 1Reported a net loss of $70 million for Q3 2008, a sharp decline from a net income of $198 million in Q3 2007.
- 2Net investment income plummeted by 88% to $62 million in Q3 2008, largely due to significant realized investment losses from impairments of financial services securities (e.g., Lehman Brothers, Washington Mutual).
- 3Total net revenues decreased by 22% year-over-year to $1.64 billion in Q3 2008.
- 4The company announced definitive agreements to acquire J. & W. Seligman & Co., Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc., and H&R Block Financial Advisors, expected to close in Q4 2008.
- 5Temporarily suspended share repurchase program due to current market environment, though $1.3 billion remained authorized.
- 6Maintained a strong liquidity position with $4.0 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3 2008.
- 7Despite the quarterly loss, the Advice & Wealth Management segment showed resilience with fee-based revenue, and advisor retention remained stable at 93%.