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Abacus Life Inc (ABL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic ...

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  • Total Revenue: Increased by 33% year over year to $28.1 million.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: Grew by 54% year over year to $16.7 million.

  • Adjusted Net Income: Increased by 65% year over year to $14.9 million or $0.20 per diluted share.

  • Capital Deployed: $93.2 million compared to $56.4 million in the prior year period.

  • Policies Purchased: Increased by 53% to 278 policies.

  • Balance Sheet Policy Assets: Valued at $274.4 million as of September 30, 2024.

  • Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Increased to 59.2% from 51.1% in the prior year period.

  • GAAP Net Loss: $5.1 million, primarily due to a non-cash increase in warrant liability.

  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: $19.4 million as of September 30, 2024.

  • Outstanding Long-Term Debt: $166.5 million.

  • Adjusted Return on Equity: 23% for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024.

  • Adjusted Return on Invested Capital: 21% for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024.

Release Date: November 07, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Abacus Life Inc (NASDAQ:ABL) reported a 33% year-over-year increase in total revenue for Q3 2024, reaching $28.1 million.

  • Adjusted EBITDA grew by 54% year-over-year to $16.7 million, with an adjusted net income increase of 65% to $14.9 million.

  • The company made significant progress with its ABL tech program, signing major clients including public pension funds and union pension funds.

  • Abacus Life Inc (NASDAQ:ABL) announced key acquisitions, adding approximately $2.6 billion in assets under management to its portfolio.

  • The company strengthened its executive team with strategic hires, enhancing its capabilities in capital markets and investor relations.

Negative Points

  • Abacus Life Inc (NASDAQ:ABL) reported a GAAP net loss attributable to stockholders of $5.1 million for the quarter, primarily due to a non-cash increase in warrant liability.

  • Total operating expenses increased to $19.4 million from $13.2 million in the prior year period, driven by higher investments in SG&A.

  • The company experienced a decrease in portfolio servicing and origination revenue compared to the previous year.

  • There is uncertainty regarding the closure of the Carlisle Management Company acquisition, which is expected by the end of the fourth quarter.

  • The competitive environment remains tight, although Abacus Life Inc (NASDAQ:ABL) maintains a unique position as the only publicly traded company in its industry.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you discuss trends in the fourth quarter and seasonality, particularly regarding originated face value and capital deployed? A: Jay Jackson, Chairman & CEO: Historically, the fourth quarter has been strong for origination as policyholders look to conclude transactions by year-end. We saw strong numbers in Q3, and we remain optimistic about continued origination growth in Q4.