UTG INC
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 14, 2025.
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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 14, 2025
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-12.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-14.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Previous report
The earnings reported by the real estate investments represented 41% and 42% of total consolidated investment income reported by the Company during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease in earnings in this category is mainly the result of two real estate investments. In 2024, one investment related to timber received an income distribution of $235,000 and another investment related to oil and gas received a distribution of $230,000.
Reworded paragraphs (22)
Previous wording
During the six-months ended June 30, 2025, there were no additions to or changes in the critical accounting policies disclosed in the 2024 Form 10-K.
Current wording
During the nine-months ended September 30, 2025, there were no additions to or changes in the critical accounting policies disclosed in the 2024 Form 10-K.
Previous wording
On a consolidated basis, the Company reported net income attributable to common shareholders of approximately $11.0 million and $14.6 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of approximately ($1.8) million and $5.3 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Current wording
On a consolidated basis, the Company reported net income attributable to common shareholders of approximately $21.3 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, and net income attributable to common shareholders of approximately $10.3 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025.
Previous wording
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, the Company reported total revenues of approximately $25.3 million and for the same period in 2024 total revenues of approximately $28.5 million. The Company reported total revenues of approximately $3.4 million and $11.6 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Current wording
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, the Company reported total revenues of approximately $42.6 million and for the same period in 2024 total revenues of approximately $68.9 million. The Company reported total revenues of approximately $17.3 million and $40.4 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Previous wording
The variance in total revenue between second quarter 2025 and 2024 is primarily the result of the change in the fair value of equity securities. The Company reported a second quarter 2025 loss in the change in the fair value of equity securities of approximately ($1.3) million and a year-to-date 2025 gain of approximately $15.0 million. In 2024, the Company reported a second quarter gain in the change in the fair value of equity securities of approximately $5.4 million and a year-to-date gain of approximately $17.7 million. The stock markets have experienced volatility in recent periods, which in general, should always be expected.
Current wording
The variance in total revenue between third quarter 2025 and 2024 is primarily the result of the change in the fair value of equity securities. The Company reported a third quarter 2025 gain in the change in the fair value of equity securities of approximately $10.7 million and a year-to-date 2025 gain of approximately $25.7 million. In 2024, the Company reported a third quarter gain in the change in the fair value of equity securities of approximately $33.8 million and a year-to-date gain of approximately $51.5 million. The stock markets have experienced volatility in recent periods, which in general, should always be expected.
Previous wording
The Company reported revenue before net investment gains (losses) of approximately $9.2 million and $10.3 million for the six-month-period ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company reported $4.6 million and $5.8 million of revenue before net investment gains (losses) for the second quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease in the 2025 results, when compared to 2024, is the result of a decrease in net investment income in the second quarter and year-to-date.
Current wording
The Company reported revenue before net investment gains (losses) of approximately $14.5 million and $15.3 million for the nine-month-period ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company reported $5.2 million and $5.0 million, respectively, of revenue before net investment gains (losses) for the third quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively. The 2025 results are comparable to 2024 for third quarter and year-to-date.
Previous wording
Net investment income represented 71% and 70% of the Company's revenue before net investment gains (losses) as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For the second quarter ended June 30, net investment income represented 76% and 74% of revenue before net investment gains (losses) for 2025 and 2024, respectively. When comparing current and prior year results, net investment income was comparable in most of the investment categories outside of the real estate, cash, and short term investment portfolios.
Current wording
Net investment income represented 73% and 71% of the Company's revenue before net investment gains (losses) as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For the third quarter ended September 30, net investment income represented 77% and 72% of revenue before net investment gains (losses) for 2025 and 2024, respectively. When comparing current and prior year results, net investment income was comparable in most of the investment categories outside of the cash and short term investment portfolios.
Previous wording
In the second half of 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) cut the interest rate 3 times for a total of 1% making the current rate 4.50%. The Company anticipates a similar decline in earnings on cash balances and any new investments that are acquired as investments mature.
Current wording
In the second half of 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) cut the interest rate 3 times for a total of 1% making the rate 4.50%. The rate was cut again in September 2025 making the rate 4.25%. The Company anticipates a similar decline in earnings on cash balances and any new investments that are acquired as investments mature. In October 2025, the FOMC cut the interest rate again making the current rate 4.00%.
Previous wording
The earnings reported by the cash and short term investments represented 9% and 13% of the total consolidated investment income reported by the Company during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease in earnings in this category is the result of a combination of higher cash and short term holdings in 2024 and from decreased interest rates received from banks and other deposit institutions due to FOMC rate changes. With the 2024 rate declines of 1%, the Company anticipates experiencing a similar decline in earnings on cash balances going forward.
Current wording
The earnings reported by the cash and short term investments represented 9% and 12% of the total consolidated investment income reported by the Company during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease in earnings in this category is the result of a combination of higher cash and short term holdings in 2024 and from decreased interest rates received from banks and other deposit institutions due to FOMC rate changes. With the 2024 and 2025 rate declines of 1.25% through September 30, the Company anticipates experiencing a similar decline in earnings on cash balances going forward.
Previous wording
In 2025, the sale of two equity securities represents all the realized investment gains from equity securities.
Current wording
In 2025, the sale of three equity securities represents all the realized investment gains from equity securities year-to-date with one of these sales being in third quarter.
Previous wording
The Company reported a year-to-date 2025 change in the fair value of equity securities of approximately $15.0 million, and a second quarter loss of approximately ($1.3) million. In 2024, The Company reported a year-to-date change in the fair value of equity securities of approximately $17.7 million, and a second quarter gain of approximately $5.4 million. This line item is material to the results reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and this line item can also be extremely volatile, as it reflects changes in the stock market. While these results can be material and volatile, most of the equity holdings of the Company were acquired with a long-term view, thus making these intermediate changes in value of less concern to Management. Management monitors its equity holdings looking more at the specific entity and market it is in relative to performance and less to changes due to general market swings that occur over the holding period of the investment.
Current wording
The Company reported a year-to-date 2025 change in the fair value of equity securities of approximately $25.7 million, and a third quarter gain of approximately $10.7 million. In 2024, The Company reported a year-to-date change in the fair value of equity securities of approximately $51.5 million, and a second quarter gain of approximately $33.8 million. This line item is material to the results reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and this line item can also be extremely volatile, as it reflects changes in the stock market. While these results can be material and volatile, most of the equity holdings of the Company were acquired with a long-term view, thus making these intermediate changes in value of less concern to Management. Management monitors its equity holdings looking more at the specific entity and market it is in relative to performance and less to changes due to general market swings that occur over the holding period of the investment.
Previous wording
In 2025 and 2024, the Company saw mostly positive results in its equity investments. One equity investment caused a second quarter decline in 2025, but overall, there have been positive results year-to-date. Equity investments primarily in the oil and gas area represent almost all the unrealized gains reported in 2025 and 2024. Periodic pull backs and rallies are expected by management. Management believes its current equity investments continue to be solid investments for the Company and have further growth potential; however, changes in market conditions could cause volatility in market prices.
Current wording
In 2025 and 2024, the Company saw mostly positive results in its equity investments. Equity investments primarily in the oil and gas area represent almost all the unrealized gains reported in 2025 and 2024. Periodic pull backs and rallies are expected by management. Management believes its current equity investments continue to be solid investments for the Company and have further growth potential; however, changes in market conditions could cause volatility in market prices.
Previous wording
The Company reported total benefits and other expenses of approximately $10.9 million for the ended June 30, 2025, an increase of approximately 9% from the same period in 2024. Benefits, claims and settlement expenses represented approximately 60% and 55% of the Company's total expenses for the six month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The other major expense category of the Company is operating expenses, which represented approximately 37% and 42% of the Company's total expenses for the six month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Current wording
The Company reported total benefits and other expenses of approximately $15.7 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2025, which is comparable to the same period in 2024. Benefits, claims and settlement expenses represented approximately 59% and 58% of the Company's total expenses for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The other major expense category of the Company is operating expenses, which represented approximately 39% and 39% of the Company's total expenses for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Previous wording
Life benefits, claims and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance benefits and claims were up approximately 18% when comparing the six months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024. When comparing second quarter 2025 and 2024 results, life benefits, claims and settlement expenses were up approximately 26%. Policy claims vary from period to period and therefore, fluctuations in mortality are to be expected and are not considered unusual by Management.
Current wording
Life benefits, claims and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance benefits and claims were similar when comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024. When comparing third quarter 2025 and 2024 results, life benefits, claims and settlement expenses were down approximately 24%. Policy claims vary from period to period and therefore, fluctuations in mortality are to be expected and are not considered unusual by Management.
Previous wording
Operating expenses decreased approximately 3% in the six-month period ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024. All expense categories are comparable between years.
Current wording
Operating expenses were similar in the three month period, but decreased approximately 2% in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024. All expense categories are comparable between years.
Previous wording
The Company’s total investments represented 86% and 84% of the Company’s total assets as of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively. Fixed maturities and equity securities consistently represented a substantial portion, 85% and 84%, of the total investments during 2025 and 2024, respectively. The overall investment mix, as a percentage of total investments, remained fairly consistent when comparing the respective investments held as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Current wording
The Company’s total investments represented 84% and 84% of the Company’s total assets as of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively. Fixed maturities and equity securities consistently represented a substantial portion, 87% and 84%, of the total investments during 2025 and 2024, respectively. The overall investment mix, as a percentage of total investments, remained fairly consistent when comparing the respective investments held as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Previous wording
As of June 30, 2025, the carrying value of fixed maturity securities in default as to principal or interest was immaterial in the context of consolidated assets, shareholders’ equity or results from operations. To provide additional flexibility and liquidity, the Company has identified all fixed maturity securities as "investments available for sale". Investments available for sale are carried at market value, with changes in market value charged directly to the other comprehensive component of shareholders' equity. Changes in the market value of available for sale securities resulted in net unrealized gains (losses) of approximately $1,017,000 and ($791,000) as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The variance in the net unrealized gains and losses is the result of normal market fluctuations mainly related to changes in interest rates in the marketplace.
Current wording
As of September 30, 2025, the carrying value of fixed maturity securities in default as to principal or interest was immaterial in the context of consolidated assets, shareholders’ equity or results from operations. To provide additional flexibility and liquidity, the Company has identified all fixed maturity securities as "investments available for sale". Investments available for sale are carried at market value, with changes in market value charged directly to the other comprehensive component of shareholders' equity. Changes in the market value of available for sale securities resulted in net unrealized gains (losses) of approximately $1,441,000 and 1,107,000 as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The variance in the net unrealized gains and losses is the result of normal market fluctuations mainly related to changes in interest rates in the marketplace.
Previous wording
Total shareholders' equity increased by approximately 5.6% as of June 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024. The increase is mainly attributable to an increase in retained earnings, which is the result of the current year net income reported by the Company and by the increase in market value of the available for sale fixed maturities portfolio.
Current wording
Total shareholders' equity increased by approximately 10% as of September 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024. The increase is mainly attributable to an increase in retained earnings, which is the result of the current year net income reported by the Company and by the increase in market value of the available for sale fixed maturities portfolio.
Previous wording
During October of 2024, the Federal Home Loan Bank approved the renewal of UG’s Cash Management Advance Application (“CMA”). The CMA is a source of overnight liquidity utilized to address the day-to-day cash needs of a Company. The CMA gives the company the option of selecting a variable rate of interest for up to 90 days or a fixed rate for a maximum of 30 days. The variable rate CMA is prepayable at any time without a fee, while the fixed CMA is not prepayable prior to maturity. The Company has pledged bonds with a collateral lendable value of $21.7 million as of June 30, 2025. The Company has no outstanding borrowings on the CMA at June 30, 2025 nor had any borrowing activity during 2025.
Current wording
During October of 2025, the Federal Home Loan Bank approved the renewal of UG’s Cash Management Advance Application (“CMA”). The CMA is a source of overnight liquidity utilized to address the day-to-day cash needs of a Company. The CMA gives the company the option of selecting a variable rate of interest for up to 90 days or a fixed rate for a maximum of 30 days. The variable rate CMA is prepayable at any time without a fee, while the fixed CMA is not prepayable prior to maturity. The Company has pledged bonds with a collateral lendable value of $21.4 million as of September 30, 2025. The Company has no outstanding borrowings on the CMA at September 30, 2025 nor had any borrowing activity during 2025.
Previous wording
Cash used in operating activities was approximately $4.3 million in 2025 and cash used in operating activities was approximately $1.4 million in 2024. Sources of operating cash flows of the Company, as with most insurance entities, is comprised primarily of premiums received on life insurance products and income earned on investments. Uses of operating cash flows consist primarily of payments of benefits to policyholders and beneficiaries and operating expenses. The Company has not marketed any significant new products for several years. As such, premium revenues continue to decline with the exception of fluctuations in reinsurance premiums. Management anticipates future cash flows from operations to remain similar to historic trends.
Current wording
Cash used in operating activities was approximately $4.4 million in 2025 and $552,000 in 2024. Sources of operating cash flows of the Company, as with most insurance entities, is comprised primarily of premiums received on life insurance products and income earned on investments. Uses of operating cash flows consist primarily of payments of benefits to policyholders and beneficiaries and operating expenses. The Company has not marketed any significant new products for several years. As such, premium revenues continue to decline with the exception of fluctuations in reinsurance premiums. Management anticipates future cash flows from operations to remain similar to historic trends.
Previous wording
During 2025, the Company’s investing activities used net cash of approximately $2.4 million and provided net cash of approximately $15.2 million in 2024. The Company recognized proceeds of approximately $12.9 million and $38.2 million from investments sold and matured in 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company used approximately $15.3 million and $23.0 million to acquire investments during 2025 and 2024, respectively. The net cash provided by or used in investing activities is expected to vary from year to year depending on market conditions and management’s ability to find and negotiate favorable investment contracts.
Current wording
During 2025, the Company’s investing activities provided net cash of approximately $9.2 million and provided net cash of approximately $15.2 million in 2024. The Company recognized proceeds of approximately $28.2 million and $45.5 million from investments sold and matured in 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company used approximately $18.9 million and $30.3 million to acquire investments during 2025 and 2024, respectively. The net cash provided by or used in investing activities is expected to vary from year to year depending on market conditions and management’s ability to find and negotiate favorable investment contracts.
Previous wording
Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $134,000 and $19.4 million during 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no debt outstanding with third parties.
Current wording
Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $625,000 and $19.8 million during 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no debt outstanding with third parties.
Previous wording
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $38.4 million and $45.3 million as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Company has a portfolio of marketable fixed maturity securities that could be sold, if an unexpected event were to occur. These securities had a fair value of approximately $73.1 million at June 30, 2025. However, the strong cash flows from investing activities, investment maturities and the availability of the line of credit facilities make it unlikely that the Company would need to sell securities for liquidity purposes.
Current wording
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $49.5 million and $45.3 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Company has a portfolio of marketable fixed maturity securities that could be sold, if an unexpected event were to occur. These securities had a fair value of approximately $72.6 million at September 30, 2025. However, the strong cash flows from investing activities, investment maturities and the availability of the line of credit facilities make it unlikely that the Company would need to sell securities for liquidity purposes.