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Emergent Capital, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2018 Results

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2018 / Emergent Capital, Inc. (OTCQX: EMGC) (''Emergent'' or the ''Company''), today announced its financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018.

Second Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights

Total income from continuing operations was $5.6 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2018 compared to $3.5 million for the same period in 2017. Income was impacted by a $10.8 million gain on the maturity of seven policies during the quarter compared to a $2.7 million gain on maturity of three policies for the same period in 2017. Income for the three month period ended June 30, 2018 was negatively impacted by updated life expectancies procured by the Company in respect to the insureds' lives and policy maturities. The updated life expectancy reports implied that in aggregate, the insureds' health improved, therefore lengthening their life expectancies relative to the prior life expectancies.

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


Three Months EndedJune 30, 2018Three Months EndedJune 30, 2017
Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows$22,792$23,181
Premiums paid during period(22,504)(21,451)
Change in life expectancy evaluation(7,156)(1,091)
Change in discount rates1,582-
Realized gain on maturities10,7612,743
Change in fair value of life settlements$5,475$3,382

Total expenses from continuing operations were $12.0 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2018 compared to $9.9 million for the same period in 2017. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $1.8 million on the loss in fair value of the Revolving Credit Facility, $456,000 and $253,000 increase in professional fees and legal fees, respectively. These were offset mainly by a decrease in personnel costs of approximately $110,000.

The Company reported net loss from continuing operations of $9.6 million, or $(0.06) per diluted share for the three month period ended June 30, 2018, compared to a net loss of $6.5 million, or $(0.23) per diluted share for the same period in 2017.

Our loss three months ended June 30, 2018 was impacted by an estimated tax expense of approximately $3.1 million. This amount is principally due to expected income inclusions under the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (''GILTI'') tax regime, limitations imposed on the use of historical net operating losses (''NOLs''), and interest expense limitations under IRC Sec. 264(a)(4) that are expected to apply when determining tested income for the GILTI inclusion. The Company is evaluating a number of tax planning strategies to help mitigate the impact of the GILTI provisions including its intent and ability to restructure its operations.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Total income from continuing operations was $11.2 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2018 compared to $29.1 million for the same period in 2017. Income was impacted by a $28.0 million gain on the maturity of twelve policies during the quarter compared to a $19.0 million gain on maturity of seven policies for the same period in 2017. Income for the three month period ended June 30, 2018 was negatively impacted by updated life expectancies procured by the Company in respect to the insureds' lives and maturities. The updated life expectancy reports implied that in aggregate, the insureds' health improved, therefore, lengthening their life expectancies relative to the prior life expectancies.

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


Six Months Ended June 30,2018Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows$46,137$45,781
Premiums paid during period(44,896)(42,033)
Change in life expectancy evaluation(19,903)6,207
Change in discount rates1,582(40)
Realized gain on maturities28,00019,007
Change in fair value of life settlements$10,920$28,922

Total expenses from continuing operations were $21.6 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2018 compared to $33.6 million for the same period in 2017. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of $12.4 million on the loss on the change in fair value of our White Eagle revolving credit facility, a decrease of $297,000 in interest expense and a $427,000 decrease in personnel costs, offset by increases of $981,000 in legal fees and $92,000 in professional fees.

The Company reported net loss from continuing operations of $13.6 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share for the six month period ended June 30, 2018, compared to a net loss of $4.6 million, or $(0.16) per diluted share for the same period in 2017.

Life Settlements Portfolio Highlights

On June 30, 2018, the estimated fair value of the Company's 596 life insurance policies was $569.4 million compared to $567.5 million for 608 life insurance policies at December 31, 2017. The weighted average discount rate was 15.93% and 15.95% at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The aggregate face value of the Company's portfolio of life insurance policies was approximately $2.8 billion as of June 30, 2018.

During the quarter, seven life insurance policies that served as collateral under our revolving credit facility matured with a face value totaling $26.2 million.

As of June 30, 2018, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and certificates of deposit of $27.3 million and a book value per share of $1.16.

About Emergent Capital, Inc.

Emergent (OTCQX: EMGC) is a specialty finance company that invests in 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.

Company Contact:

Rob Fink
Hayden IR
Phone: 646.415.8972
Email: Rob@HaydenIR.com

IR@emergentcapital.com
www.emergentcapital.com



Emergent Capital, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)


For the Three Months EndedJune 30, For the Six Months EndedJune 30,
2018 2017 2018 2017
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Income
Change in fair value of life settlements$5,475$3,382$10,920$28,922
Other income8879234129
Total income5,5633,46111,15429,051
Expenses
Interest expense7,7978,16315,40115,698
Change in fair value of White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility12(1,785)(2,377)10,046
Personnel costs9391,0491,7062,133
Legal fees9106572,6331,652
Professional fees1,6601,2042,8992,807
Insurance199198396390
Other selling, general and administrative expenses529449974913
Total expenses12,0469,93521,63233,639
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes(6,483)(6,474)(10,478)(4,588)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes3,120-3,120-
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$(9,603)$(6,474)$(13,598)$(4,588)
Discontinued Operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes(4)(35)(5)(225)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes----
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(4)(35)(5)(225)
Net income (loss)$(9,607)$(6,509)$(13,603)$(4,813)
Basic and Diluted income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations$(0.06)$(0.23)$(0.09)$(0.16)
Discontinued operations$-$-$-$(0.01)
Net income (loss) - basic and diluted$(0.06)$(0.23)$(0.09)$(0.17)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted155,810,44928,169,414155,800,08228,159,080

Emergent Capital, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017*
(Unaudited)
(In thousands except share data)
ASSETS
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$8,314$18,131
Cash and cash equivalents (VIE Note 4)17,94913,136
Certificates of deposit1,0141,010
Prepaid expenses and other assets934617
Prepaid expenses and other assets (VIE Note 4)3053
Deposits - other1,3771,377
Life settlements, at estimated fair value (Note 15)1,006750
Life settlements, at estimated fair value (VIE Note 4 & Note 15)568,367566,742
Receivable for maturity of life settlements (VIE Note 4)47,98030,045
Fixed assets, net104145
Investment in affiliates2,3842,384
Total assets$649,459$634,390
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$2,019$2,015
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (VIE Note 4)1,425753
Other liabilities182451
Other liabilities (VIE Note 4)48-
Interest payable - 8.5% Convertible Notes (Note 10)4646
8.5% Convertible Notes, net of discount and deferred debt costs (Note 10)1,1391,098
Interest payable - 5.0% Convertible Notes (Note 11)1,4321,432
5.0% Convertible Notes, net of discount and deferred debt costs (Note 11)69,22268,654
Interest payable - 8.5% Senior Secured Notes (Note 13)124132
8.5% Senior Secured Notes, net of deferred debt costs (Note 13)34,05633,927
White Eagle Revolving Credit Facility, at estimated fair value (VIE Note 4 & Note 9)353,387329,240
Current tax liability3,120-
Total liabilities466,200437,748
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 17)
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock (par value $0.01 per share, 415,000,000 authorized at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017; 159,028,458 issued and 158,420,458 outstanding as of June 30, 2018;158,495,399 issued and 157,887,399 outstanding as of December 31, 2017)1,5901,585
Preferred stock (par value $0.01 per share, 40,000,000 authorized; 0 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017)--
Treasury Stock, net of issuance cost (608,000 shares as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017)(2,534)(2,534)
Additional paid-in-capital333,844333,629
Accumulated deficit(149,641)(136,038)
Total stockholders' equity183,259196,642
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$649,459$634,390

*Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.


Selected Operating Data (dollars in thousands):


Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017
End of Period - Policies Owned
Number of policies owned596614596614
Average age of insured83.982.983.982.9
Average death benefit per policy$4,743$4,729$4,743$4,729
Average Life Expectancy - Calculated LE (Years)8.08.78.08.7
Aggregate Death Benefit$2,826,863$2,903,899$2,826,863$2,903,899
Aggregate fair value$569,373$526,282$569,373$526,282
Monthly premium - average per policy$13.5$11.5$13.5$11.5
Period Maturities
Number of policies matured73127
Average age of insured at maturity84.688.884.783.5
Average life expectancy - Calculated LE (Years)3.03.54.73.5
Aggregate death benefit$26,235$5,223$53,935$43,073
Gains on maturity$10,761$2,743$28,000$19,007
Proceeds collected$12,700$16,173$36,045$26,173

SOURCE: Emergent Capital, Inc.

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