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Lincoln cedes $28B in reserves to Fortitude Re; preliminary Q1 net loss up to $919M
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP
- Cedes ~$28B in ULSG, MoneyGuard, fixed annuity reserves; expected close Q2 2023, effective Apr 1.
- Transaction expected to improve RBC ratio by ~15 points and add >$100M annual free cash flow.
- GAAP quarterly dilution of ($35-40)M; Q1 Life Insurance operating loss ($8-23)M.
- Preliminary Q1 net loss ($904-919)M or ($5.34-5.43)/diluted share; adjusted ops income $250-265M.
- Estimated Q1 RBC ratio 377-380% (flat YoY); 2023 distributable earnings outlook unchanged.