UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACTOF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20192020

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____________ to ____________

Commission File No. 0-16867

 UTG, INC. 
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
   
Delaware 20-2907892
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
   
 205 NORTH DEPOT STREET 
 STANFORD, KY 40484 
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (217) 241-6300

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each className of each exchange on which registered
       None                             None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Title of class
Common Stock, stated value $.001 per share

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes   No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
  
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
  
 
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes     No
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of October 31, 20192020 was 3,275,880.3,175,132.




UTG, Inc.
(The “Company”)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I.   Financial Information3
Item 1.  Financial Statements3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows8
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements9
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1822
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures2327
 
PART II.  Other Information
 
2327
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings2327
Item 1A. Risk Factors2327
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds2327
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities2327
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures2327
Item 5.  Other Information2327
Item 6.  Exhibits23
Exhibit Index
24
27
 
Signatures
 
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Part 1.   Financial Information.
Item 1.  Financial Statements.

UTG, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 September 30, 2019  December 31, 2018* September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019*
ASSETSASSETS ASSETS
Investments:          
Investments available for sale:          
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost $163,291,888 and $160,895,869) $176,002,451  $160,960,784 
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $32,549,036 and $34,885,107)  76,939,974   67,664,482 
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost $156,998,638 and $159,959,855)$176,720,947 $171,629,373
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $33,521,163 and $32,578,862) 65,588,029 78,661,793
Equity securities, at cost  11,289,805   12,118,617  14,417,247 10,919,247
Mortgage loans on real estate at amortized cost  8,526,598   9,069,111  20,392,053 8,223,286
Investment real estate  45,796,423   52,518,577  36,421,627 44,344,236
Notes receivable  27,953,110   23,717,312  19,298,398 19,487,458
Policy loans  8,853,633   9,204,222  8,727,991 8,803,876
Short-term investments 7,973,910 10,442,173
Total investments  355,361,994   335,253,105  349,540,202 352,511,442
            
Cash and cash equivalents  25,728,799   20,150,162  24,723,191 28,787,629
Accrued investment income  1,744,076   2,119,882  1,247,946 1,679,783
Reinsurance receivables:            
Future policy benefits  25,741,028   26,117,936  25,412,611 25,655,161
Policy claims and other benefits  3,970,131   4,053,882  4,262,277 4,142,142
Cost of insurance acquired  5,040,297   5,622,227  4,287,682 4,846,321
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation  447,905   688,567  367,999 427,736
Income tax receivable  200,595   279,333  145,067 0
Other assets  636,478   1,263,242  764,344  695,517
Total assets $418,871,303  $395,548,336 $410,751,319 $418,745,731
            
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:            
Policy liabilities and accruals:            
Future policyholder benefits $250,008,948  $253,852,368 $245,084,324 $249,264,308
Policy claims and benefits payable  3,769,383   4,267,481  3,811,781 3,631,666
Other policyholder funds  407,283   372,072  402,225 404,177
Dividend and endowment accumulations  14,649,215   14,608,838  14,764,957 14,626,475
Income taxes payable 0 313,662
Deferred income taxes  14,264,938   9,113,480  11,343,548 13,222,604
Trading securities, at fair value (proceeds $5,584 and $0) 4,003 0
Other liabilities  6,763,117   6,257,387  6,172,576  5,785,933
Total liabilities  289,862,884   288,471,626  281,583,414  287,248,825
            
Shareholders' equity:            
Common stock - no par value, stated value $.001 per share. Authorized 7,000,000 shares - 3,276,560 and 3,295,870 shares outstanding  3,277   3,296 
Common stock - no par value, stated value $0.001 per share. Authorized 7,000,000 shares - 3,176,672 and 3,277,830 shares outstanding 3,177 3,279
Additional paid-in capital  35,965,153   36,567,865  33,056,562 36,012,401
Retained earnings  82,949,194   69,708,901  80,266,031 85,979,678
Accumulated other comprehensive income  9,597,996   62,495  15,218,666  8,977,914
Total UTG shareholders' equity  128,515,620   106,342,557  128,544,436 130,973,272
Noncontrolling interests  492,799   734,153  623,469  523,634
Total shareholders' equity  129,008,419   107,076,710  129,167,905  131,496,906
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $418,871,303  $395,548,336 $410,751,319 $418,745,731

* Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2018.2019.


See accompanying notes.



UTG, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
 2019  2018  2019  2018 2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenue:                      
Premiums and policy fees $2,385,113  $2,469,322  $7,319,807  $7,659,198 $2,285,170 $2,385,113 $7,020,901 $7,319,807
Ceded reinsurance premiums and policy fees  (678,941)  (652,418)  (2,009,252)  (2,164,581) (757,649)  (678,941) (2,128,125)  (2,009,252)
Net investment income  2,818,669   2,309,470   8,632,402   8,996,566  2,231,360  2,818,669 8,083,200  8,632,402
Other income  95,141   
128,059
   254,898   308,616  111,775  
95,141
  264,589  254,898
Revenue before net investment gains (losses)  4,619,982   4,254,433   14,197,855   14,799,799  3,870,656  4,619,982 13,240,565  14,197,855
Net investment gains (losses):                          
Other-than-temporary impairments  -   (300,000)  -   (300,000)
Other realized investment gains, net  3,727,538   12,074,120   10,143,014   12,723,566  1,754,315  3,727,538 10,708,155  10,143,014
Change in fair value of equity securities  (4,046,457)  6,689,533   10,838,322   22,050,489  (2,277,902)  (4,046,457)  (14,016,065)  10,838,322
Total net investment gains (losses)  (318,919)  18,463,653   20,981,336   34,474,055  (523,587)  (318,919)  (3,307,910)  20,981,336
Total revenue  4,301,063   22,718,086   35,179,191   49,273,854  3,347,069  4,301,063  9,932,655  35,179,191
                          
Benefits and other expenses:                          
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses:                          
Life  4,029,261   4,388,733   12,047,346   12,927,216  4,460,762  4,029,261 11,423,300  12,047,346
Ceded reinsurance benefits and claims  (501,184)  (1,044,894)  (1,583,345)  (1,996,044) (966,260)  (501,184) (1,954,371)  (1,583,345)
Annuity  265,413   252,260   770,452   783,724  250,486  265,413 742,023  770,452
Dividends to policyholders  74,864   77,489   274,516   301,779  70,125  74,864 256,445  274,516
Commissions and amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs  (39,665)  (34,464)  (102,784)  (110,920) (35,865)  (39,665) (99,541)  (102,784)
Amortization of cost of insurance acquired  193,977   201,516   581,930   604,549  186,214  193,977 558,639  581,930
Operating expenses  1,940,795   3,401,169   5,875,135   7,271,820  2,559,653  1,940,795  6,249,951  5,875,135
Total benefits and other expenses  5,963,461   7,241,809   17,863,250   19,782,124  6,525,115  5,963,461  17,176,446  17,863,250
                          
Income (loss) before income taxes  (1,662,398)  15,476,277   17,315,941   29,491,730  (3,178,046)  (1,662,398) (7,243,791)  17,315,941
Income tax (benefit) expense  (578,549)  3,506,656   3,781,340   6,563,628  (765,421)  (578,549)  (1,629,979)  3,781,340
                          
Net income (loss)  (1,083,849)  11,969,621   13,534,601   22,928,102  (2,412,625)  (1,083,849) (5,613,812)  13,534,601
                          
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (32,795)  (32,078)  (294,308)  (184,565) (34,081)  (32,795) (99,835)  (294,308)
                           
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders $$ (1,116,644) $11,937,543  $13,240,293  $22,743,537 $(2,446,706) $(1,116,644) $(5,713,647) $13,240,293
                          
Amounts attributable to common shareholders                          
Basic income (loss) per share $$ (0.34) $3.62  $4.03  $6.87 $(0.76) $(0.34) $(1.75) $4.03
                          
Diluted income (loss) per share $$ (0.34) $3.62  $4.03  $6.87 $(0.76) $(0.34) $(1.75) $4.03
                          
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  3,279,684   3,299,615   3,289,133   3,311,912  3,221,049  3,279,684  3,256,217  3,289,133
                          
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  3,279,684   3,299,615   3,289,133   3,311,912  3,221,049  3,279,684  3,256,217  3,289,133


See accompanying notes.



UTG, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,
 2019  2018  2019  2018  2020  2019  2020  2019
Net income (loss) $(1,083,849) $11,969,621  $13,534,601  $22,928,102 $(2,412,625) $(1,083,849) $(5,613,812) $13,534,601
                           
Other comprehensive income (loss):                           
                           
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, pre-tax  3,184,769   1,244,302   12,044,690   (4,982,237) 169,058  3,184,769  8,237,909  12,044,690
Tax (expense) benefit on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period  (668,802)  (261,303)  (2,529,385)  1,046,270  (35,502)  (668,802)  (1,729,961)  (2,529,385)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax  2,515,967   982,999   9,515,305   (3,935,967) 133,556  2,515,967  6,507,948  9,515,305
                           
Less reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income  30,793   (11,018,710)  25,564   (11,133,914)
Tax (expense) benefit for gains included in net income  (6,466)  2,313,929   (5,368)  2,338,122 
Reclassification adjustment for gains (losses) included in net income, net of tax  24,327   (8,704,781)  20,196   (8,795,792)
Less reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income 0  30,793  (338,223)  25,564
Tax expense (benefit) for gains included in net income (loss) 0  (6,466)  71,027  (5,368)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net of tax 0  24,327  (267,196)  20,196
Subtotal: Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  2,540,294   (7,721,782)  9,535,501   (12,731,759) 133,556  2,540,294  6,240,752  9,535,501
                           
Comprehensive income (loss)  1,456,445   4,247,839   23,070,102   10,196,343  (2,279,069)  1,456,445  626,940  23,070,102
                           
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (32,795)  (32,078)  (294,308)  (184,565) (34,081)  (32,795)  (99,835)  (294,308)
                           
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to UTG, Inc. $1,423,650  $4,215,761  $22,775,794  $10,011,778 $(2,313,150) $1,423,650 $527,105 $22,775,794


See accompanying notes.




UTG, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders' Equity 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained Earnings
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
Noncontrolling InterestTotal Shareholders' Equity
                        
Balance at June 30, 2019 $3,286  $36,253,067  $84,065,838  $7,057,702  $749,916  $128,129,809 
Balance at June 30, 2020$3,272$35,780,640$82,712,737$15,085,110$589,388$134,171,147
Common stock issued during year  -   -   -   -   -   -  0 0 0 0 0 0
Treasury shares acquired  (9)  (287,914)  -   -   -   (287,923) (95) (2,724,078) 0 0 0 (2,724,173)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  -   -   (1,116,644)  -   -   (1,116,644)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders 0 0 (2,446,706) 0 0 (2,446,706)
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes  -   -   -   2,540,294   -   2,540,294  0 0 0 133,556 0 133,556
Contributions  -   -   -   -   -   -  0 0 0 0 0 0
Distributions  -   -   -   -   (289,912)  (289,912) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest  -   -   -   -   32,795   32,795  0 0 0 0 34,081 34,081
Balance at September 30, 2019 $3,277  $35,965,153  $82,949,194  $9,597,996  $492,799  $129,008,419 
Balance at September 30, 2020$3,177$33,056,562$80,266,031$15,218,666$623,469$129,167,905

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders' Equity 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained Earnings
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
Noncontrolling InterestTotal Shareholders' Equity
                        
Balance at December 31, 2018 $3,296  $36,567,865  $69,708,901  $62,495  $734,153  $107,076,710 
Balance at December 31, 2019$3,279$36,012,401$85,979,678$8,977,914$523,634$131,496,906
Common stock issued during year  7   246,527   -   -   -   246,534  7 218,282 0 0 0 218,289
Treasury shares acquired  (26)  (849,239)  -   -   -   (849,265) (109) (3,174,121) 0 0 0 (3,174,230)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  -   -   13,240,293   -   -   13,240,293 
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders 0 0 (5,713,647) 0 0 (5,713,647)
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes  -   -   -   9,535,501   -   9,535,501  0 0 0 6,240,752 0 6,240,752
Contributions  -   -   -   -   -   -  0 0 0 0 0 0
Distributions  -   -   -   -   (535,662)  (535,662) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest  -   -   -   -   294,308   294,308  0 0 0 0 99,835 99,835
Balance at September 30, 2019 $3,277  $35,965,153  $82,949,194  $9,597,996  $492,799  $129,008,419 
Balance at September 30, 2020$3,177$33,056,562$80,266,031$15,218,666$623,469$129,167,905

See accompanying notes.




UTG, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders' Equity 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained Earnings
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
Noncontrolling InterestTotal Shareholders' Equity
                        
Balance at June 30, 2018 $3,305  $36,829,530  $68,123,778  $9,665,033  $804,122  $115,425,768 
Balance at June 30, 2019$3,286$36,253,067$84,065,838$7,057,702$749,916$128,129,809
Common stock issued during year  -   -   -   -   -   -  0 0 0 0 0 0
Treasury shares acquired  (9)  (264,374)  -   -   -   (264,383) (9) (287,914) 0 0 0 (287,923)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  -   -   11,937,543   -   -   11,937,543  0 0 (1,116,644) 0 0 (1,116,644)
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes  -   -   -   (7,721,782)  -   (7,721,782) 0 0 0 2,540,294 0 2,540,294
Contributions  -   -   -   -   -   -  0 0 0 0 0 0
Distributions  -   -   -   -   -   -  0 0 0 0 (289,912) (289,912)
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest  -   -   -   -   32,078   32,078  0 0 0 0 32,795 32,795
Balance at September 30, 2018 $3,296  $36,565,156  $80,061,321  $1,943,251  $836,200  $119,409,224 
Balance at September 30, 2019$3,277$35,965,153$82,949,194$9,597,996$492,799$129,008,419

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders' Equity 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained Earnings
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
Noncontrolling InterestTotal Shareholders' Equity
                        
Balance at December 31, 2017 $3,333  $37,536,164  $39,040,456  $32,952,338  $899,227  $110,431,518 
Adoption of Accounting Standards Update No 2016-01  -   -   18,277,328   (18,277,328)  -   - 
January 1, 2018  3,333   37,536,164   57,317,784   14,675,010   899,227   110,431,518 
Balance at December 31, 2018$3,296$36,567,865$69,708,901$62,495$734,153$107,076,710
Common stock issued during year  10   246,747   -   -   -   246,757  7 246,527 0 0 0 246,534
Treasury shares acquired  (47)  (1,217,755)  -   -   -   (1,217,802) (26) (849,239) 0 0 0 (849,265)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  -   -   22,743,537   -   -   22,743,537  0 0 13,240,293 0 0 13,240,293
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes  -   -   -   (12,731,759)  -   (12,731,759) 0 0 0 9,535,501 0 9,535,501
Contributions  -   -   -   -   -   -  0 0 0 0 0 0
Distributions  -   -   -   -   (247,592)  (247,592) 0 0 0 0 (535,662) (535,662)
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest  -   -   -   -   184,565   184,565  0 0 0 0 294,308 294,308
Balance at September 30, 2018 $3,296  $36,565,156  $80,061,321  $1,943,251  $836,200  $119,409,224 
Balance at September 30, 2019$3,277$35,965,153$82,949,194$9,597,996$492,799$129,008,419


See accompanying notes.




UTG, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,  September 30, September 30, September 30,
 2019  2018 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:           
Net income $13,534,601  $22,928,102 
Net income (loss)$(5,613,812) $13,534,601
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:             
Amortization (accretion) of investments  28,936   137,899  (87,559)  28,936
Other-than-temporary impairments  -
   300,00
 
Realized investment gains, net  (10,143,014)  (12,723,566) (10,708,155)  (10,143,014)
Unrealized trading (gains) losses included in income (1,581)  0
Change in fair value of equity securities  (10,838,322)  (22,050,489) 14,016,065  (10,838,322)
Amortization of cost of insurance acquired  581,930   604,549  558,639  581,930
Depreciation  868,630   814,202  338,550  868,630
Stock-based compensation  246,534   246,757  218,289  246,534
Charges for mortality and administration of universal life and annuity products  (4,839,551)  (4,948,332) (4,759,240)  (4,839,551)
Interest credited to account balances  3,068,614   3,177,834  3,014,030  3,068,614
Change in accrued investment income  375,806   42,511  431,837  375,806
Change in reinsurance receivables  460,659   91,579  122,415  460,659
Change in policy liabilities and accruals  (2,458,575)  (2,613,125) (2,463,865)  (2,458,575)
Change in income taxes receivable (payable)  78,738   2,221,052  (458,729)  78,738
Change in other assets and liabilities, net  3,749,194   9,987,926  (3,373,186)  3,749,194
Net cash used in operating activities  (5,285,820)  (1,783,101) (8,766,302)  (5,285,820)
             
Cash flows from investing activities:             
Proceeds from investments sold and matured:             
Fixed maturities available for sale  8,563,966   54,220,638  12,253,350  8,563,966
Equity securities  10,219,197   843,260  17,071,364  10,219,197
Mortgage loans  4,824,430   4,496,554  554,787  4,824,430
Real estate  11,620,038   12,783,088  8,513,461  11,620,038
Notes receivable  4,296,998   2,559,264  3,689,060  4,296,998
Policy loans  1,324,183   1,423,014  914,651  1,324,183
Short-term investments  -   2,114,000  10,500,000  0
Total proceeds from investments sold and matured  40,848,812   78,439,818  53,496,673  40,848,812
Cost of investments acquired:             
Fixed maturities available for sale  (11,655,148)  (42,955,401) (9,038,928)  (11,655,148)
Equity securities  (1,323,310)  (9,538,853) (12,011,489)  (1,323,310)
Trading securities  (132,518)  -  5,584  (132,518)
Mortgage loans  (4,216,644)  (16,453) (12,692,488)  (4,216,644)
Real estate  (1,729,000)  (10,113,852) 0  (1,729,000)
Notes receivable  (8,532,796)  (4,000,000) (3,500,000)  (8,532,796)
Policy loans  (973,594)  (1,244,976) (838,766)  (973,594)
Short-term investments  -   (7,549,076) (7,890,228)  0
Total cost of investments acquired  (28,563,010)  (75,418,611) (45,966,315)  (28,563,010)
Net cash provided by investing activities  12,285,802   3,021,207  7,530,358  12,285,802
             
Cash flows from financing activities:             
Policyholder contract deposits  3,542,562   3,548,809  3,386,396  3,542,562
Policyholder contract withdrawals  (3,578,980)  (2,849,310) (3,040,660)  (3,578,980)
Purchase of treasury stock  (849,265)  (1,217,802) (3,174,230)  (849,265)
Non controlling contributions (distributions) of consolidated subsidiary  (535,662)  (247,592) 0  (535,662)
Net cash used in financing activities  (1,421,345)  (765,895) (2,828,494)  (1,421,345)
             
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  5,578,637   472,211 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (4,064,438)  5,578,637
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  20,150,162   25,434,199  28,787,629  20,150,162
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $25,728,799  $25,906,410 $24,723,191 $25,728,799


See accompanying notes.




UTG, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2018,2019, which has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements, and the unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of UTG, Inc. (the “Parent”) and its subsidiaries (collectively with the Parent, the “Company”).  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for audited annual financial statements.  The information furnished includes all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which in the opinion of Management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods.  The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein and these related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and the notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.  The Company’s results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20192020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 20192020 or for any other future period.

During March 2020, a global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization related to the rapidly growing outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19). The pandemic has significantly impacted the economic conditions in the U.S. and globally, accelerating during the first half of March, as federal, state, and local governments react to the public health crisis, creating significant uncertainties in the U.S. economy. The Company has not experienced a slow-down in activities, however government restrictions and client-imposed delays are evaluated daily and this could change. While the disruption is currently expected to be temporary, there is uncertainty around the duration. The Company cannot at this time predict the ultimate impact the pandemic will have on its results of operations, financial position, liquidity, or capital resources but such impact could be material.

This document at times will refer to the Registrant’s largest shareholder, Mr. Jesse T. Correll and certain companies controlled by Mr. Correll.��  Mr. Correll holds a majority ownership of First Southern Funding, LLC (“FSF”), a Kentucky corporation, and First Southern Bancorp, Inc. (“FSBI”), a financial services holding company.  FSBI operates through its 100% owned subsidiary bank, First Southern National Bank (“FSNB”).  Banking activities are conducted through multiple locations within south-central and western Kentucky.  Mr. Correll is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of UTG and is currently UTG’s largest shareholder through his ownership control of FSF, FSBI and affiliates.  At September 30, 2019,2020, Mr. Correll owns or controls directly and indirectly approximately 65.66%64.95% of UTG’s outstanding stock.

UTG’s life insurance subsidiary, Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company (“UG”), has several wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries.  The subsidiaries were formed to hold certain real estate investments.  The real estate investments were placed into the limited liability companies and partnerships to provide additional protection to the policyholders and to UG.

Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

Note 2 – Recently Issued Accounting Standards

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, there were no additions to or changes in the critical accounting policies disclosed in the 20182019 Form 10-K.


Note 3 – Investments

Available for Sale Securities – Fixed Maturity Securities

The Company’s insurance subsidiary is regulated by insurance statutes and regulations as to the type of investments they are permitted to make, and the amount of funds that may be used for any one type of investment.

Investments in available for sale securities are summarized as follows:

September 30, 2019 Original or Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 
September 30, 2020  Original or Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses   Fair Value
Investments available for sale:                    
Fixed maturities                    
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $35,283,800  $483,968  $(333) $35,767,435  $44,789,865 $1,418,625 $0 $46,208,490
U.S. special revenue and assessments  14,376,048   1,002,030   (99)  15,377,979   14,356,937  1,487,743  0  15,844,680
All other corporate bonds  113,632,040   11,224,997   -   124,857,037   97,851,836  16,815,941  0  114,667,777
 $163,291,888  $12,710,995  $(432) $176,002,451  $156,998,638 $19,722,309 $0 $176,720,947

December 31, 2018 Original or Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 
December 31, 2019  Original or Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses   Fair Value
Investments available for sale:                    
Fixed maturities                    
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $25,649,410  $149,006  $(138,222) $25,660,194  
 
$
35,761,440 
 
$
402,832 
 
$
(35,529) 
 
$
36,128,743
U.S. special revenue and assessments  16,350,486   334,300   (4,406)  16,680,380   14,371,263  832,100  0  15,203,363
All other corporate bonds  118,895,973   2,569,287   (2,845,050)  118,620,210   109,827,152  10,470,115  0  120,297,267
 $160,895,869  $3,052,593  $(2,987,678) $160,960,784  $159,959,855 $11,705,047 $(35,529) $171,629,373

The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at September 30, 2019,2020, by contractual maturity, is shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

Fixed Maturities Available for Sale
September 30, 2019
 Amortized Cost  Fair Value 
Fixed Maturities Available for Sale
September 30, 2020
  Amortized Cost   Fair Value
Due in one year or less $2,500,083  $2,499,750  $26,793,810 $27,113,305
Due after one year through five years  62,005,611   64,052,446   46,406,659 49,706,585
Due after five years through ten years  50,915,439   56,800,689   32,831,635 37,877,774
Due after ten years  47,870,755   52,649,566   24,192,862 28,870,286
Fixed maturities with no single maturity date  26,773,672  33,152,997
Total $163,291,888  $176,002,451  $156,998,638 $176,720,947


The fair value of investments with sustained gross unrealized losses at September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 are as follows:

September 30, 2019 Less than 12 months  
12 months or longer
  Total 
  Fair value  Unrealized losses  Fair value  Unrealized losses  Fair value  Unrealized losses 
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $-   -   2,499,750   (333)  2,499,750  $(333)
U.S. special revenue and assessments  2,027,140   (99)
  -   -   2,027,140   (99) 
Total fixed maturities $2,027,140   (99)  2,499,750   (333)  4,526,890  $(432)
                         
September 30, 2020 Less than 12 months 
12 months or longer
 Total
  Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses
All other corporate bonds $0  0  0  0  0 $0
Total fixed maturities $0  0  0  0  0 $0
                   

December 31, 2018 Less than 12 months  12 months or longer  Total 
  Fair value  Unrealized losses  Fair value  Unrealized losses  Fair value  Unrealized losses 
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $6,429,700   (49,904)  1,592,679   (88,318)  8,022,379  $(138,222)
U.S. special revenue and assessments  4,023,920   (4,406)  -   -   4,023,920   (4,406)
All other corporate bonds  49,270,729   (2,033,507)  15,337,739   (811,543)  64,608,468   (2,845,050)
Total fixed maturities $59,724,349   (2,087,817)  16,930,418   (899,861)  76,654,767  $(2,987,678)
                         
December 31, 2019 Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
  Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $6,059,380  (35,529)  0  0  6,059,380 $(35,529)
Total fixed maturities $6,059,380  (35,529)  0  0  6,059,380 $(35,529)
                   

Additional information regarding investments in an unrealized loss position is as follows:

Less than 12 months 12 months or longer TotalLess than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
As of September 30, 2019     
As of September 30, 2020     
Fixed maturities1 1 20 0 0
As of December 31, 2018     
As of December 31, 2019     
Fixed maturities30 10 403 0 3

Substantially all of the unrealized losses on fixed maturities at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 20182019 are attributable to changes in market interest rates and general disruptions in the credit market subsequent to purchase.  The Company does not currently intend to sell nor does it expect to be required to sell any of the securities in an unrealized loss position.  Based upon the Company’s expected continuation of receipt of contractually required principal and interest payments and its intent and ability to retain the securities until price recovery, as well as the Company’s evaluation of other relevant factors, the Company deems these securities to be temporarily impaired as of  September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.
 

Net Investment Gains (Losses)

The following table presents net investment gains (losses) and the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments. 

 Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,  September 30, September 30, September 30,
 2019  2018  2019  2018 2020 2019 2020 2019
Realized gains:                   
Sales of fixed maturities $-  $11,018,711  $116,690  $11,392,373 $0 $0 $403,215 $116,690
Sales of equity securities  3,738,333   -   6,504,246   -  884,559  3,738,333  9,500,176  6,504,246
Sales of real estate  20,000   1,055,409   3,796,850   1,589,651  869,756  20,000  869,756  3,796,850
Other  -   -   -   -  0  0  0  0
Total realized gains  3,758,333   12,074,120   10,417,786   12,982,024  1,754,315  3,758,333  10,773,147  10,417,786
Realized losses:                           
Sales of fixed maturities  (30,795)  -   (142,254)  (258,458) 0  (30,795)  (64,992)  (142,254)
Sales of equity securities  -   -   -   -  0  0  0  0
Sales of real estate  -   -   -   -  0  0  0  0
Other-than-temporary impairments  -   (300,000)  -   (300,000) 0  0  0  0
Other  -   -   (132,518)  -  0  0  0  (132,518)
Total realized losses  (30,795)  (300,000)  (274,772)  (558,458) 0  (30,795)  (64,992)  (274,772)
Net realized investment gains (losses)  3,727,538   11,774,120   10,143,014   12,423,566  1,754,315  3,727,538  10,708,155  10,143,014
Change in fair value of equity securities:                           
Change in fair value of equity securities held at the end of the period  (4,046,457)  6,689,533   10,838,322   22,050,489  (2,277,902)  (4,046,457)  (14,016,065)  10,838,322
Change in fair value of equity securities  (4,046,457)  6,689,533   10,838,322   22,050,489  (2,277,902)  (4,046,457)  (14,016,065)  10,838,322
Net investment gains (losses) $(318,919) $18,463,653  $20,981,336  $34,474,055 $(523,587) $(318,919) $(3,307,910) $20,981,336
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income:                           
Fixed maturities $3,184,769  $1,244,302  $12,044,690  $(4,982,237)$169,058 $3,184,769 $8,237,909 $12,044,690
Equity securities  -   -   -   - 
Net increase (decrease) $3,184,769  $1,244,302  $12,044,690  $(4,982,237)$169,058 $3,184,769 $8,237,909 $12,044,690

The following table presents net gains (losses) and the change in net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities.

 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 September 30,September 30,
  2020 2019 2020 2019
Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities
 
$
 
(1,393,343)
 
$
 
(308,124)
 
$
 
(4,515,889)
 
$
 
17,342,568
Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period 
 
884,559
 
 
3,738,333
 
 
9,500,176
 
 
6,504,246
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date
 
 
$
 
 
(2,277,902)
 
 
$
 
 
(4,046,457)
 
 
$
 
 
(14,016,065)
 
 
$
 
 
10,838,322

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

The Company regularly reviews its investment securities for factors that may indicate that a decline in fair value of an investment is other than temporary.  The factors considered by Management in its regular review to identify and recognize other-than-temporary impairment losses on fixed maturities include, but are not limited to: the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost; the Company’s intent to sell, or be required to sell, the debt security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; adverse changes in ratings announced by one or more rating agencies; subordinated credit support, whether the issuer of a debt security has remained current on principal and interest payments; current expected cash flows; whether the decline in fair value appears to be issuer specific or, alternatively, a reflection of general market or industry conditions, including the effect of changes in market interest rates.  If the Company intends to sell a debt security, or it is more likely than not that it would be required to sell a debt security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the entire difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date would be recognized by a charge to other-than-temporary losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Management regularly reviews its real estate portfolio in comparison to appraisal valuations and current market conditions for indications of other-than-temporary impairments. If a decline in value is judged by Management to be other-than-temporary, a loss is recognized by a charge to other-than-temporary impairment losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments during the nine months month periods ended September 30, 2019. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company recognized an other-than-temporary impairment on real estate. The other-than-temporary impairment was taken as a result of Management's assessment and determination of value of the real estate. The real estate was written down to better reflect its current expected value.2020 or 2019.

Cost Method Investments

The Company held equity investments with an aggregate cost of $11,289,805$14,417,247 and $12,118,617$10,919,247 at September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.  These equity investments were not reported at fair value because it is not practicable to estimate their fair values due to insufficient information being available. Management did not identify any events or changes in circumstances that might have a significant adverse effect on the reported value of those investments.  Based on Management's evaluation of the expected cash flow of the investments, and the Company's ability and intent to hold the investments for a reasonable period of time, the Company does not deem an other-than-temporary impairment necessary at September 30, 2019.2020.

Trading Securities

Securities designated as trading securities are reported at fair value, with gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value recognized in net investment income on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.  Trading securities include exchange-traded equities and exchange-traded options.  Trading securities carried as liabilities are securities sold short. A gain, limited to the price at which the security was sold short, or a loss, potentially unlimited in size, will be recognized upon the termination of the short sale.  The fair value of derivatives included in trading security assets and trading security liabilities as of September 30, 2020 was $0 and $(4,003), respectively. The fair value of derivatives included in trading security assets and trading security liabilities as of  December 31, 2019 was $0 and $0, respectively.  Earnings from trading securities are classified in cash flows from operating activities. The derivatives held by the Company are for income generation purposes only.

Trading revenue charged to net investment income from trading securities was:

 Three Months Ended
 September 30,
  2020  2019
Net unrealized gains (losses)$1,581 $0
Net realized gains (losses) 0  0
Net unrealized and realized gains (losses)$1,581 $0

 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
  2020  2019
Net unrealized gains (losses)$1,581 $0
Net realized gains (losses) 0  0
Net unrealized and realized gains (losses)$1,581 $0

Mortgage Loans

The Company, from time to time, acquires mortgage loans through participation agreements with FSNB.  FSNB has been able to provide the Company with additional expertise and experience in underwriting commercial and residential mortgage loans, which provide more attractive yields than the traditional bond market.  The Company is able to receive participations from FSNB for three primary reasons:  1) FSNB has already reached its maximum lending limit to a single borrower, but the borrower is still considered a suitable risk; 2) the interest rate on a particular loan may be fixed for a long period that is more suitable for UG given its asset-liability structure; and 3) FSNB’s loan growth might at times outpace its deposit growth, resulting in FSNB participating such excess loan growth rather than turning customers away.  For originated loans, the Company’s Management is responsible for the final approval of such loans after evaluation.  Before a new loan is issued, the applicant is subject to certain criteria set forth by Company Management to ensure quality control.  These criteria include, but are not limited to, a credit report, personal financial information such as outstanding debt, sources of income, and personal equity.  Once the loan is approved, the Company directly funds the loan to the borrower.  The Company bears all risk of loss associated with the terms of the mortgage with the borrower.

During the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the Company acquired $4,216,644$12,692,488 and $16,453$4,216,644 in mortgage loans, respectively.  FSNB services the majority of the Company’s mortgage loan portfolio.  The Company pays FSNB a .25% servicing fee on these loans and a one-time fee at loan origination of .50% of the original loan cost to cover costs incurred by FSNB relating to the processing and establishment of the loan.

During 20192020 and 2018,2019, the maximum and minimum lending rates for mortgage loans were:

2019 20182020 2019
Maximum rate Minimum rate Maximum rate Minimum rateMaximum rate Minimum rate Maximum rate Minimum rate
Farm Loans5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
Commercial Loans7.50% 4.82% 7.50% 4.00%7.50% 4.24% 7.50% 4.82%
Residential Loans5.50% 5.50% 8.00% 8.00%5.50% 5.50% 5.50% 5.50%

Most mortgage loans are first position loans.  Loans issued are generally limited to no more than 80% of the appraised value of the property.

The Company has in place a monitoring system to provide Management with information regarding potential troubled loans.  Letters are sent to each mortgagee when the loan becomes 30 days or more delinquent.  Management is provided with a monthly listing of loans that are 60 days or more past due along with a brief description of what steps are being taken to resolve the delinquency.  All loans 90 days or more past due are placed on a non-performing status and classified as delinquent loans.  Quarterly, coinciding with external financial reporting, the Company reviews each delinquent loan and determines how each delinquent loan should be classified.  Management believes the current internal controls surrounding the mortgage loan selection process provide a quality portfolio with minimal risk of foreclosure and/or negative financial impact.

Changes in the current economy could have a negative impact on the loans, including the financial stability of the borrowers, the borrowers’ ability to pay or to refinance, the value of the property held as collateral and the ability to find purchasers at favorable prices.  Interest accruals are analyzed based on the likelihood of repayment.  In no event will interest continue to accrue when accrued interest along with the outstanding principal exceeds the net realizable value of the property.  The Company does not utilize a specified number of days delinquent to cause an automatic non-accrual status.


A mortgage loan reserve is established and adjusted based on Management's quarterly analysis of the portfolio and any deterioration in value of the underlying property which would reduce the net realizable value of the property below its current carrying value.  The mortgage loan reserve was $0$0 at September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.

The following table summarizes the mortgage loan holdings of the Company for the periods ended:

 September 30, 2019  December 31, 2018  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019
In good standing $6,695,892  $7,169,272 $18,319,413 $8,223,286
Overdue interest over 90 days  1,830,706   1,899,839  2,072,640  0
Total mortgage loans $8,526,598  $9,069,111 $20,392,053 $8,223,286

Investment Real Estate

Real estate acquired through foreclosure, consistingheld-for-investment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis for financial reporting purposes using estimated useful lives of properties obtained through foreclosure proceedings3 to 30 years. The Company periodically reviews its real estate held-for-investment for impairment and tests for recoverability whenever events or acceptance of a deedchanges in lieu of foreclosure, is reported on an individual asset basis atcircumstances indicate the lower of cost or faircarrying value less disposal costs. Fair value is determinedmay not be recoverable. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2020, no impairments were recognized on the basis of current appraisals, comparable sales, and other estimates of value obtained principally from independent sources. When properties are acquired through foreclosure, any excessinvestment real estate.
Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements of the loan balance at the time of foreclosure overCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements provides further information regarding the fair value of thefinancial instruments that are not measured at fair value. The investment real estate held as collateralowned by the Company is recognized and charged to the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Based upon Management’s evaluationincluded in this portion of the Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements disclosure.

The following table provides an allocation of the Company's investment real estate acquired through foreclosure,by type:

  September 30, 2020  December 31, 2019
Raw land$9,915,856 $16,089,540
Commercial 5,414,238  4,908,028
Residential 2,235,678  2,251,772
Land, minerals and royalty interests 18,855,855  21,094,896
Total investment real estate$36,421,627 $44,344,236

The Company’s investment real estate portfolio includes ownership in oil and gas royalties. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, investments in oil and gas royalties represented 52% and 44%, respectively, of the total investment real estate portfolio.  See Note 9 – Concentrations of Credit Risk of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional expense is recorded when necessary in an amount sufficient to reflect any declines in estimated fair value. information regarding the allocation of the oil and gas investment real estate holdings by industry type.

Gains and losses recognized on the disposition of the properties are recorded as realized gains and losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company acquired $0 and $1,729,000 of investment real estate, respectively.

Notes Receivable

Notes receivable represent collateral loans and promissory notes issued by the Company and are reported at their unpaid principal balances, adjusted for valuation allowances. Valuation allowances are established for impaired loans when it is probable that contractual principal and interest will not be collected. The valuation allowance as of  September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 was $0.$0. Interest accruals are analyzed based on the likelihood of repayment.  The Company does not utilize a specified number of days delinquent to cause an automatic non-accrual status. During the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 20182019 the Company acquired  $8,532,796$3,500,000 and $4,000,000,$8,532,796 of notes receivable, respectively.
 
Before a new note is issued, the applicant is subject to certain criteria set forth by Company Management to ensure quality control.  Once the note is approved, the Company directly funds the note to the borrower. Several of the notes have participation agreements in place, whereas the Company has reduced its investment in the note receivable by participating a portion of the note to a third party.

Similar to the mortgage loans, FSNB services several of the notes receivable. The Company, and the participants in the notes, share in the risk of loss associated with the terms of the note with the borrower, based upon their ownership percentage in the note.  The Company has in place a monitoring system to provide Management with information regarding potential troubled loans. 

Short-Term Investments

Short-term investments have remaining maturities exceeding three months and under 12 months at the time of purchase and are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The short-term investments consist of United States Treasury securities.

Dung the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company acquired $7,890,228 and $0, respectively, in short-term investments.


Note 4 – Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures its assetsFair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the framework set forthare measured and classified in the GAAP fair value accounting guidance.  The framework establishesaccordance with a fair value hierarchy consisting of three levels based uponon the transparencyobservability of information used in measuring the fair value of assets or liabilities as of the measurement date.  The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs in the valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three categories.inputs:

Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company is able to access.  Level 1 fair value is not subject to valuation adjustments.markets.

Level 2 – Valuation is based uponmethodologies include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical, quoted prices for identical or similar instrumentsassets or liabilities in markets that are not active. In addition,active, or the Company may use various valuation techniques or pricing models that use observable inputs to measure fair value.

Level 3 – Valuation is based upon unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The Company determinesIn certain cases, the existenceinputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of an active market for an asset or liability based on its judgment as to whether transactions for the asset or liability occur infair value hierarchy. In such market with sufficient frequency and volume to provide reliable pricing information.  Ifcases, the Company concludes that there has been a significant decreaselevel in the volume and level of activity for an investment in relation to normal market activity for such investment, adjustments to transactions and quoted prices are made to estimate fair value.

The inputs used in the valuation techniques employed by the Company are provided by nationally recognized pricing services, external investment managers and internal resources.  To assess these inputs, the Company’s review process includes, but is not limited to, quantitative analysis including benchmarking, initial and ongoing evaluations of methodologies used by external parties to calculate fair value and ongoing evaluations ofhierarchy within which the fair value estimatesmeasurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the Company’s knowledge and monitoring of market conditions.lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

The Company periodically reviews the pricing service provider’s policies and procedures for valuing securities.  The assumptions underlying the valuations from external service providers, including unobservable inputs, are generally not readily available as thisfollowing table presents information is often deemed proprietary.  Accordingly, the Company is unable to obtain comprehensive information regarding these assumptions and methodologies.

The Company’s investments in fixed maturity securities available for sale, equity securities and trading securities assets and liabilities are carried at fair value.  The following are the Company’s methodologies and valuation techniques forabout assets and liabilities measured at fair value.value on a recurring basis and indicates the level of the fair value measurement based on the observability of the inputs used:


 
September 30, 2020
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Net Asset Value  Total
Financial assets:              
Fixed maturities available for sale:              
U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities
 
 
$
 
 
46,208,490
 
 
 
$
 
 
0
 
 
 
$
 
 
0
 
 
 
$
 
 
0
 
 
 
$
 
 
46,208,490
U.S. special revenue and assessments 
 
0
  
 
15,844,680
  
 
0
  
 
0
  
 
15,844,680
Corporate securities 0  114,667,777  0  0  114,667,777
Total fixed maturities 46,208,490  130,512,457  0  0  176,720,947
Equity securities:              
Common stocks 22,790,516  16,908,050  3,051,875  22,814,521  65,564,962
Preferred stocks 0  23,066  0  0  23,066
Total equity securities 22,790,516  16,931,116  3,051,875  22,814,521  65,588,028
Total financial assets
 
$
 
68,999,006
 
 
$
 
147,443,573
 
 
$
 
3,051,875
 
 
$
 
22,814,521
 
 
$
 
242,308,975
               
Liabilities              
Trading Securities$(4,003) $0 $0 $0 $(4,003)


December 31, 2019 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Net Asset Value  Total
Financial assets:              
Fixed maturities available for sale:              
U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities
 
 
$
 
 
36,128,743
 
 
 
$
 
 
0
 
 
 
$
 
 
0
 
 
 
$
 
 
0
 
 
 
$
 
 
36,128,743
U.S. special revenue and assessments 
 
0
  
 
15,203,363
  
 
0
  
 
0
  
 
15,203,363
Corporate securities 0  120,297,267  0  0  120,297,267
Total fixed maturities 36,128,743  135,500,630  0  0  171,629,373
Equity securities:              
Common stocks 29,888,281  14,258,750  10,274,810  24,239,952  78,661,793
Total equity securities 29,888,281  14,258,750  10,274,810  24,239,952  78,661,793
Total financial assets
 
$
 
66,017,024
 
 
$
 
149,759,380
 
 
$
 
10,274,810
 
 
$
 
24,239,952
 
 
$
 
250,291,166


The following is a description of the valuation techniques used the by Company to measure assets reported at fair value on a recurring basis. There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques utilized by the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Fixed maturities availableAvailable for sale mainly consist of U.S. treasury securities and corporate debt securities. The Company employs a market approach to the valuation of securities where there are sufficient market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. If sufficient market data is not available for identical or comparable assets, the Company uses an income approach to valuation. The majority of the financial instruments included in fixed maturity securitiesSale Securities

Securities classified as available for sale are evaluated utilizing observable inputs; accordingly, they are categorized in either Level 1 or Level 2 of therecorded at fair value hierarchy. However, in instances where significant inputson a recurring basis. Securities classified as Level 1 utilized in valuation of the securities are unobservable, the securities are categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Corporate securities primarily include fixed rate corporate bonds. Inputs utilized in connection withmeasurements based upon quoted market prices, when available. If quoted market prices are not available, the Company’s valuation techniques relating to this class of securities includeCompany obtains fair value measurements from recently executed transactions, market price quotations, benchmark yields and issuer spreads. Corporatespreads to value Level 2 securities. In certain instances where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are categorized inclassified within Level 23 of the hierarchy. Fair value determinations for Level 3 measurements are estimated on a quarterly basis where assumptions used are reviewed to ensure the estimated fair value hierarchy.complies with accounting standard generally accepted in the United States.

U.S. treasury securities are based on quoted prices in active markets and are generally categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.Equity Securities at Fair Value

Equity securities consist of common and preferred stocks mainly in private equity investments, financial institutions and publicly traded corporations. Equity securities for which there is sufficient market data are categorized as Level 1 or 2 in the fair value hierarchy.  For the equity securities in which quoted market prices are not available, the Company uses industry standard pricing methodologies, including discounted cash flow models that may incorporate various inputs such as payment expectations, risk of the investment, market data, and health of the underlying company. The inputs are based upon Management's assumptions and available market information. When evidence is believed to support a change to the carrying value from the transaction price, adjustments are made to reflect the expected cash flows, material events and market data. These investments are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Equity Securities at Net Asset Value

Certain equity securities carried at fair value, which do not have readily determinable fair values, use net asset value (“NAV”) and are excluded from the fair value hierarchy. These investments are generally not readily redeemable by the investee. See Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies for additional information regarding unfunded commitments.

Trading Securities

Trading securities are recorded at fair value. They are classified as Level 1 and utilize fair value measurements based upon quoted market prices.


Change in Level 3 Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the Company’schanges in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet on a recurring basis, asand the realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to the Level 3 assets and liabilities.

 
Fixed Maturities,
Available for Sale
  Equity Securities at Fair Value  Equity Securities at Net Asset Value  Total
Balance at December 31, 2019$0 $10,274,810 $24,239,952 $34,514,762
Realized gains (losses) 0  6,284,302  0  6,284,302
Unrealized gains (losses) 0  (3,850,560)  (2,809,324)  (6,659,884)
Purchases 0  1,797,500  1,415,757  3,213,257
Sales 0  (11,454,177)  (31,864)  (11,486,041)
Balance at September 30, 2020$0 $3,051,875 $22,814,521 $25,866,396

Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair values of positions classified in Level 3 in the tables above.  As a result, the unrealized gains (losses) on instruments held at September 30, 2019.2020 and December 31, 2019 may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs.

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Assets            
Fixed Maturities, available for sale $35,767,435  $139,812,089  $422,927  $176,002,451 
Equity Securities  29,232,731   14,328,980   33,378,263   76,939,974 
Total $65,000,166  $154,141,069  $33,801,190  $252,942,425 

Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured atsignificant unobservable inputs used for recurring fair value measurements for certain Level 3 instruments, and include only those instrument for which information about the inputs is reasonably available to the Company, such as data from independent third-party valuation service providers and from internal valuation models.

 
Financial Assets
 
Fair Value at September 30, 2020
 
Fair Value at December 31, 2019
 
Valuation Technique
Common stocks
$
22,814,521
$
24,239,952
Net Asset Value
Common stocks
 
3,051,875
 
10,274,810
Pricing Model
Total
$
25,866,396
$
34,514,762
 

Uncertainty of Fair Value Measurements

The significant unobservable inputs used in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet on a recurring basisdetermination of the fair value of assets classified as Level 3 have an inherent measurement uncertainty that if changed could result in higher or lower fair value measurements of these assets as of December 31, 2018.the reporting date.

Equity Securities at Fair Value

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
Assets            
Fixed Maturities, available for sale $25,660,194  $134,865,746  $434,844  $160,960,784 
Equity Securities  27,634,283   10,557,031   29,473,168   67,664,482 
Total $53,294,477  $145,422,777  $29,908,012  $228,625,266 
Fair market value for equity securities is derived based on unobservable inputs, such as projected normalized revenues and industry standard multiples of revenue for the equity securities valued using pricing model.  Significant increases (decreases) in either of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. 

The following table provides reconciliations for Level 3 assets measuredInvestments in Certain Entities Carried at fair valueFair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share

Investment Company
 
Fair Value at September 30, 2020
 
Unfunded Commitments
Redemption Frequency
Redemption Notice Period
Common Stocks
      
Growth Equity
      
     Redeemable
$
18,482,622
$
0
Quarterly
45 days
     Non-Reedemable
 
4,331,899
 
2,295,675
n/a
n/a
  Total
$
22,814,521
$
2,295,675
  


Investment Company
 
Fair Value at September 30, 2019
 
Unfunded Commitments
Redemption Frequency
Redemption Notice Period
Common Stocks
      
  Growth Equity
      
    Redeemable
$
21,270,734
$
0
Quarterly
45 days
Non-Reedemable
 
2,969,218
 
163,750
n/a
n/a
  Total
$
24,239,952
$
163,750
  

Fair Value Measurements on a recurring basis. Transfers into and out of Level 3 are recognized as of the end of the quarter in which they occur.

  
Fixed Maturities,
Available for Sale
  Equity Securities  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2018 $434,844  $29,473,168  $29,908,012 
Total unrealized gain or (losses):            
Included in net income (loss)  -   5,937,050   5,937,050 
Included in other comprehensive income  -   -   - 
Purchases  -   275,720   275,720 
Sales  (11,917)  (2,307,675)  (2,319,592)
Balance at September 30, 2019 $422,927  $33,378,263  $33,801,190 

  September 30, 2019  December 31, 2018 
Change in fair value of equity securities included in net income (loss) relating to assets held 
$
5,937,050  
$
4,633,751 

The Level 3 securities include collateralized debt obligations of trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurance companies and certain equity securities with unobservable inputs. The Company computed fair value of Level 3 equity investments based on a review of current financial information, earnings trends and similar companies in the same industries.

There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 as of September 30, 2019.  Transfers occur when there is a change in the availability of observable market information.Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis, includingbasis. Accordingly, such investments such as mortgage loansare only included in the fair value hierarchy disclosure when the investment is subject to re-measurement at fair value after initial recognition and policy loans.the resulting re-measurement is reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company did not recognize any re-measurements or impairments of financial instruments at September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

Fair Value Information About Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value

Certain assets are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Accordingly, such investments are only included in the fair value hierarchy disclosure when the investment is subject to re-measurement at fair value after initial recognition and the resulting re-measurement is reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table presents the carrying valuesamount and estimated fair values of certain of the Company’s financial instruments not recordedmeasured at fair value inand indicates the Consolidated Balance Sheets are shown below. Becauselevel in the fair value for all Consolidated Balance Sheet items are not required to be disclosed,hierarchy of the aggregateestimated fair value amounts presented below are not reflectivemeasurement based on the observability of the underlying value of the Company.inputs used:

 September 30, 2019  December 31, 2018  CarryingEstimated   
Assets Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair Value  Carrying Amount  Estimated Fair Value 
Equity securities $11,289,805  $11,289,805  $12,118,617  $12,118,617 
September 30, 2020 AmountFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Common stock, at cost$5,860,0005,860,000005,860,000
Preferred stock, at cost 8,557,2478,557,247008,557,247
Mortgage loans on real estate  8,526,598   8,526,598   9,069,111   9,069,111  20,392,05320,614,0850020,614,085
Investment real estate  45,796,423   45,796,423   52,518,577   52,518,577  36,421,62781,351,6080081,351,608
Notes receivable  27,953,110   27,953,110   23,717,312   23,717,312  19,298,39822,380,9460022,380,946
Policy loans  8,853,633   8,853,633   9,204,222   9,204,222  8,727,9918,727,991008,727,991
Cash and cash equivalents  25,728,799   25,728,799   20,150,162   20,150,162 

  CarryingEstimated   
December 31, 2019 AmountFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Common stock, at cost$7,875,1457,875,145007,875,145
Preferred stock, at cost 3,044,1023,044,102003,044,102
Mortgage loans on real estate 8,223,2867,531,094007,531,094
Investment real estate 44,344,23688,483,4240088,483,424
Notes receivable 19,487,45819,332,4720019,332,472
Policy loans 8,803,8768,803,876008,803,876

The above estimated fair value amounts have been determined based upon the following valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment was required to interpret market data in order to develop these estimates. Accordingly, the estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts which could be realized in a current market exchange.  The use of different market assumptions or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the fair value amounts.

The fair values of mortgage loans on real estate are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses and interest rates being offered for similar loans to borrowers with similar credit ratings.  The inputs used to measure the fair value of our mortgage loans on real estate are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

A portion of the mortgage loans balance consists of discounted mortgage loans. The Company has historically purchased non-performing discounted mortgage loans at a deep discount through an auction process led by the Federal Government.  In general, the discounted loans are non-performing and there is a significant amount of uncertainty surrounding the timing and amount of cash flows to be received by the Company.  Accordingly, the Company records its investment in the discounted loans at its original purchase price, which Management believes approximates fair value.  The inputs used to measure the fair value of our discounted mortgage loans are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchyhierarchy.

Investment real estate is recorded at the lower of the net investment in the real estate or the fair value of the real estate less costs to sell.  The determination of fair value assessments are performed on a periodic, non-recurring basis by external appraisal and assessment of property values by Management.  The inputs used to measure the fair value of our investment real estate are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

NotesThe fair values of notes receivable are carried at their unpaid principal balances, which approximates fair value.estimated using discounted cash flow analyses and interest rates being offered for similar loans to borrowers with similar credit ratings. The inputs used to measure the fair value of the loansnotes receivable are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.hierarchy.

Policy loans are carried at the aggregate unpaid principal balances in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets which approximate fair value, and earn interest at rates ranging from 4% to 8%. Individual policy liabilities in all cases equal or exceed outstanding policy loan balances.  The inputs used to measure the fair value of our policy loans are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets approximates fair value given the highly liquid nature of the instruments.  The inputs used to measure the fair value of our cash and cash equivalents are classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying amount of short term investments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets approximates fair value.  The inputs used to measure the fair value of our short term investments are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

Note 5 – Credit Arrangements

InstrumentIssue DateMaturity Date Revolving Credit Limit  December 31, 2018  Borrowings  Repayments  September 30, 2019 Issue DateMaturity Date 
Revolving
Credit Limit
  December 31, 2019  Borrowings  Repayments  September 30, 2020 
Lines of Credit:Lines of Credit:               Lines of Credit:               
UTG11/20/201311/20/2019 $8,000,000   -   -   -   - 11/20/201311/20/2020 $8,000,000   0   0   0   0 
UG6/2/20155/8/2020  10,000,000   -   -   -   - 6/2/20155/7/2021  10,000,000   0   0   0   0 

The UTG line of credit carries interest at a fixed rate of  5.125%4.040% and is payable monthly.monthly. As collateral, UTG has pledged 100% of the  common voting stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company.

During May of 2019,2020, the Federal Home Loan Bank approved UG’s Cash Management Advance Application (“CMA”). 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 is currently in the processhas pledged bonds with a collateral lendable value of renewing the CMA.$12,617,556.

Note 6 – Shareholders’ Equity

Stock Repurchase Program – The Board of Directors of UTG has authorized the repurchase in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions of UTG's common stock.  At a meeting of the Board of Directors in JuneSeptember of 2019,2020, the Board of Directors of UTG authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $2.5$1.5 million of UTG's common stock, for a total  repurchase of up to $18.5$20 million of UTG's common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Company Management has broad authority to operate the program, including the discretion of whether to purchase shares and the ability to suspend or terminate the program. Open market purchases are made based on the last available market price but may be limited.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, the Company repurchased 27,498107,822 shares through the stock repurchase program for $849,265.$3,174,230. Through September 30, 2019,2020, UTG has spent $14,712,994$17,947,326 in the acquisition of 1,167,6041,277,180 shares under this program.

During 2019,2020, the Company issued 8,1886,664 shares of stock to management and employees as compensation at a cost of $246,534.$218,289. These awards are determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company purchased 88,341 shares from Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc at a price of $29 per share for a total cost of $2,561,889. This single transaction represented a majority of the third quarter activity related to the share repurchase program.

Earnings Per Share Calculations

Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  For the nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, diluted earnings per share were the same as basic earnings per share since the Company had no dilutive instruments outstanding.


Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies

The insurance industry has experienced a number of civil jury verdicts which have been returned against life and health insurers in the jurisdictions in which the Company does business involving the insurers' sales practices, alleged agent misconduct, failure to properly supervise agents, and other matters.  Some of the lawsuits have resulted in the award of substantial judgments against the insurer, including material amounts of punitive damages.  In some states, juries have substantial discretion in awarding punitive damages in these circumstances.  In the normal course of business, the Company is involved from time to time in various legal actions and other state and federal proceedings.  Management is of the opinion that the ultimate disposition of the matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.

Under the insurance guaranty fund laws in most states, insurance companies doing business in a participating state can be assessed up to prescribed limits for policyholder losses incurred by insolvent or failed insurance companies.  Although the Company cannot predict the amount of any future assessments, most insurance guaranty fund laws currently provide that an assessment may be excused or deferred if it would threaten an insurer's financial strength.  Mandatory assessments may be partially recovered through a reduction in future premium tax in some states. The Company does not believe such assessments will be materially different from amounts already provided for in the condensed consolidated financial statements, though the Company has no control over such assessments.

The following table represents the total funding commitments and the unfunded commitment as of September 30, 20192020 related to certain investments:

 
Total Funding
Commitment
  
Unfunded
Commitment
  
Total Funding
Commitment
  
Unfunded
Commitment
RLF III, LLC $4,000,000  $398,120 $4,000,000 $398,120
Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund I  500,000   24,493  500,000  20,000
Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund II  1,000,000   158,596  1,000,000  158,596
Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund III  1,000,000   800,000  3,000,000  2,137,079
Barton Springs Music, LLC  1,750,000   1,064,750 
Macritchie Storage II, LP 7,000,750  1,840,485
Garden City Companies, LLC 2,000,000  1,956,688
Carrizo Springs Music, LLC 2,500,000  1,115,000
Modern Distributors, Inc. 7,200,000  3,700,000

During 2006, the Company committed to invest in RLF III, LLC (“RLF”), which makes land-based investments in undervalued assets. RLF makes capital calls as funds are needed for continued land purchases.

During 2012, the Company committed to invest in Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund I (“Sovereign’s”), which invests in companies in emerging markets. Sovereign’s makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed.

During 2015, the Company committed to invest in Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund II (“Sovereign’s II”), which invests in companies in emerging markets. Sovereign’s II makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed.

During 2018, the Company committed to invest in Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund III (“Sovereign’s III”), which invests in companies in emerging markets. Sovereign’s III makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed.

During 2018, the Company committed to fund a mortgage loan for Macritchie Storage II, LP ("Macritchie"). Macritchie makes draw requests on the loan as funds are needed to fund the construction project.

During 2020, the Company committed to invest in BartonGarden City Companies, LLC (“Garden City”), which invests primarily in companies in the healthcare, inspection/testing services and maintenance service arena. Garden City makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed.

During 2020, the Company committed to invest in Carrizo Springs Music, LLC (“Barton”Carrizo”), which invests in music royalties.  BartonCarrizo makes capital calls to its investors as funds are needed to acquire the royalty rights.

During 2020, the Company committed to fund a collateral loan for Modern Distributors, Inc. (“Modern Distributors”). Modern Distributors makes draw requests on the loan as funds are needed to fund a construction project.


Note 8 – Other Cash Flow Disclosures

On a cash basis, the Company paid the following expenses:

Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2019 2018 2020 2019
Interest $-  $- $0 $0
Federal income tax  -   -  419,000  0

Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2019 2018 2020 2019
Interest $-  $- $0 $0
Federal income tax  1,106,000   67,000  2,529,000  1,106,000

Note 9 – Concentrations of Credit Risk

The Company maintains cash balances in financial institutions that at times may exceed federally insured limits.  The Company maintains its primary operating cash accounts with First Southern National Bank, an affiliate of the largest shareholder of UTG, Mr. Jesse Correll, the Company’s CEO and Chairman.  The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

Because UTG serves primarily individuals located in four states, the ability of our customers to pay their insurance premiums is impacted by the economic conditions in these areas.  As of September 30, 20192020 and 20182019 , approximately 56%55% and 55%56%, respectively, of the Company’s total direct premium was collected from Illinois, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia. Thus, results of operations are heavily dependent upon the strength of these economies.

The Company reinsures that portion of insurance risk which is in excess of its retention limits. Retention limits range up to $125,000 per life.  Life insurance ceded represented 20% of total life insurance in force at September 30, 20192020 and  December 31, 2018.2019.  Insurance ceded represented 37% and 33%  of premium income for the threenine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018, respectively.2019. The Company would be liable for the reinsured risks ceded to other companies to the extent that such reinsuring companies are unable to meet their obligations.

The Company owns a variety of investments associated with the oil and gas industry. These investments represent approximately 24%17% and 25% of the Company's total invested assets as of September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. The following table provides an allocation of the oil and gas investments by type.

 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
Land, mineral, and royalty interests$57,246,945$80,182,100
Transportation 0 3,812,565
Exploration 1,258,750 2,824,810
Total$58,505,695$86,819,475

The Company’s results of operations and financial condition have in the past been, and may in the future be, adversely affected by the degree of certain industry specific concentrations in the Company’s investment portfolio. The Company has significant exposure to investments associated with the oil and gas industry. Events or developments that have a negative effect on the oil and gas industry may adversely affect the valuation of our investments in this specific industry. The Company’s ability to sell its investments associated with the oil and gas industry may be limited.


Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following is Management’sManagement's discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of UTG, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively with the Parent, the “Company”"Company").  The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and the related Notes thereto appearing in the Company’sCompany's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by those laws. We have based our forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Our forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of operations. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or incorporated by reference in this report that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate may occur in the future, including such things as the growth of our business and operations, our business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, plans, future capital expenditures and references to future successes may be considered forward-looking statements. Also, when we use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “probably,”"anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "probably," or similar expressions, we are making forward-looking statements.

Numerous risks and uncertainties may impact the matters addressed by our forward-looking statements, any of which could negatively and materially affect our future financial results and performance.

Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of these assumptions, and, therefore, the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions, could themselves prove to be inaccurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements that are included in this report, our inclusion of this information is not a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans will be achieved. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, any forward-looking event discussed in this report may not occur.  Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or other developments, unless the securities laws require us to do so.

Overview

UTG, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a life insurance holding company.  The Company’sCompany's dominant business is individual life insurance, which includes the servicing of existing insurance policies in force, the acquisition of other companies in the life insurance business the acquisition of blocks of business and the administration and processing of life insurance business for other entities.  The Company's focus for the future is the servicing of the existing insurance policies in force.

UTG has a strong philanthropic program.  The Company generally allocates a portion of its earnings to be used for its philanthropic efforts primarily targeted to Christ-centered organizations or organizations that help the weak or poor.  The Company also encourages its staff to be involved on a personal level through monetary giving, volunteerism, and use of their talents to assist those less fortunate than themselves. Through these efforts, the Company hopes to make a positive difference in the local community, state, nation and world.



Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.  The Company has identified certain estimates that involve a higher degree of judgment and are subject to a significant degree of variability.  The Company’s critical accounting policies and the related estimates considered most significant by Management are disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.  Management has identified the accounting policies related to cost of insurance acquired, assumptions and judgments utilized in determining if declines in fair values of investments are other-than-temporary, and valuation methods for investments that are not actively traded as those, due to the judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and this Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, there were no additions to or changes in the critical accounting policies disclosed in the 20182019 Form 10-K.

Results of Operations

During March 2020, a global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization related to the rapidly growing outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19). The pandemic has significantly impacted the economic conditions in the U.S. and globally, accelerating during the first half of March, as federal, state, and local governments reacted to the public health crisis, creating significant uncertainties in the U.S. economy. The Company has not experienced a slow-down in activities, however government restrictions and client-imposed delays are evaluated daily and this could change. While the disruption is expected to be temporary, there continues to be uncertainty around the duration or effects of resurgence of the virus. The Company cannot at this time predict the ultimate impact the pandemic will have on its results of operations, financial position, liquidity, or capital resources, but such impact could be material.

On a consolidated basis, the Company reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders’ of approximately $(5.7) million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and a net loss attributable to common shareholders’ of approximately $(2.4) million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020.  For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2019, the Company reported net income attributable to common shareholders’ of approximately $13.2 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2019 and a net loss attributable to common shareholders’ of approximately ($1.1)$(1.1) million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2019.  For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, the Company reported net income attributable to common shareholders’ of approximately $22.7 million and net income attributable to common shareholders’ of approximately $12 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2018.

Revenues

The Company reported total revenues of approximately $35.2$9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, a decrease of approximately $14.1$25.2 million as compared to the same period in 2018. 2019. The Company reported total revenues of approximately $4.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, a decrease of approximately $18.4 million as compared to the three month period ended September 30, 2018.  The variance in the total revenues for the third quarter and year to date 2019, as compared to the prior year, are mainly attributable to the amounts reported for realized investment gains and losses and the change in the fair value of equity securities.The variance in total revenues from the prior year to the current year is mainly attributable to the change in the fair value of equity securities between periods.  The Company reported total revenues of approximately $11.2$3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of unrealized lossesapproximately $954,000 as compared to the three-month period ended September 30, 2019.  For the quarter, the fluctuations are also largely related to the change in the fair value of equity securities combined with $2.6between the periods that is reported as a component of total revenue on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company reported revenue before net investment gains of approximately $13.2 million lessand $14.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Revenue before net investment gains decreased only slightly when comparing the current year and prior year results and is due to minor decreases in premium and policy fee revenue and net realized gains.investment income. For the quarter,three months ended September 30, 2020, the fluctuations relate toCompany reported revenue before net investment gains and losses of $3.9 million, down from $4.6 million from the sale of certain stocks that resultedsame period in $3.7 million of realized gains combined with the change in the fair value of equity securities.2019.

Premium and policy fee revenues, net of reinsurance, decreased approximately 3% when comparingare down 10% for the nine-month periodthree months ended September 30, 20192020 compared to the same period in 2018.  Premium2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, premium and policy fee revenues, net of reinsurance decreased by approximately 6% when comparing the third quarter of 2019are down 8% compared to the same quarter in 2018.  The Company writes minimal new business.2019. Premium and policy fee revenues, net of reinsurance, represented 15% and 11%37% of the Company’s revenues before net investment gains (losses) as of September 30, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively. The decline in premiums is not unusual as the Company is not actively marketing new business.









The following table summarizes our investment performance.

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018 2020 2019 2020 2019
Net investment income $2,818,669  $2,309,470  $8,632,402  $8,996,566 $2,231,360 $2,818,669 $8,083,200 $8,632,402
Net investment gains (losses) $(318,919) $18,463,653  $20,981,336  $34,474,055 $(523,587) $(318,919) $(3,307,910) $20,981,336
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, pre-tax $3,184,769  $1,244,302  $12,044,690  $(4,982,237)$169,058 $3,184,769 $8,237,909 $12,044,690


The Company reported total net investment losses of approximately $319,000$(524,000) and gains of $21$(3.3) million for the threethree- and nine-monthsnine-month periods ended September 30, 2019,2020, respectively. For the threethree- and nine-monthsnine-month periods ended September 30, 2018,2020, the Company reported net investment gains of $18.5approximately $1.8 million and $34.5$10.7 million, respectively. For the third quarter of 2019,respectively, in net realized investment gains consistedcomprised mainly from the sale of approximately $3.7 million from equities sold. The same periodequity securities.

During 2019, the Company received an offer to purchase investments in 2018 had total realized investment gainscertain music royalties held in the form of $12.1 million, which is largelyequity investments.  As a result of this event, the Company elected to change its valuation methodology from using discounted bonds that were soldcash flow models to estimate fair value to marking the investment to the offer price to estimate the fair value. The change in the third quarter, resultingmethodology resulted in realized gainsrecording an unrealized gain on investment of approximately $10 million. $3.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2019.  The investments were then sold during the first quarter of 2020. The Company recognized a gain of approximately $6.3 million on the sale.

The Company also sold three parcelsequity securities in the area of real estate in 2018oil & gas that resulted in $1.3a realized gain of $3.2 million of realized gains.during second quarter 2020.

Also includedIn addition, in the total net investmentsinvestment gains are unrealized gains (losses) related to the change in the fair value of equity securities. The Company reported unrealized equity lossesgains (losses) of $4$(2.3) million and gains of $10.8$(14) million for the three and nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 2019. 2020, respectively. For the three and nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 2018,2019, the Company reported a change in fair value of$(4.1) million and $10.8 million, respectively.

The Company holds certain investments that have been negatively impacted by ongoing market reactions to the pandemic.  These investments primarily relate to marketable equity securities, of $6.7 million and $22.1 million. This line item is affected by changes in the market value of the Company’s equity holdings and when equities are sold as occurred in the second and third quarters of 2019. The Company has seen significant unrealized gains on its equity investments during 2018 and 2019. Significant portions of these gains are from two equity holdings, bothparticularly in the area of oil and gas.  WhileThe drop in the markets in March, resulted in an estimated unrealized losses of approximately $(24.7) million for the three months ending March 31, 2020.  Since the end of the first quarter 2020, the Company has had very strongexperienced a partial rebound on these investments of approximately $11 million in unrealized gains during 2018gains.

The Company recognized and 2019,disclosed in prior filings that a pullback in the stock market, particularly in the oil and gas arena, could slow these gains or even result in future-period unrealized losses. During the third quarter of 2019, these securities produced unrealized losses of approximately $3 million; however, Management believes these equitiesequity investments continue to be solid investments.

investments for the Company and have further growth potential. However, current market conditions remain volatile and Management anticipates the Company will continue experience significant fluctuations in this line item in future periods.

The following table reflects net investment income of the Company:

 Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30,  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2019  2018  2019  2018  2020 2019 2020 2019
                    
Fixed maturities available for sale $1,445,341  $1,887,731  $4,371,895  $5,650,502 $1,301,923$1,445,341$4,023,342$4,371,895
Equity securities  287,462   431,176   1,256,794   1,303,489  238,082 287,462 1,182,308 1,256,794
Trading securities  -   -   -   -  1,581 - 1,581 -
Mortgage loans  83,528   267,137   369,132   673,209  147,202 83,528 392,286 369,132
Real estate  881,705   531,892   2,141,339   2,396,586  563,306 881,705 2,805,810 2,141,339
Notes receivable  485,288   599,622   1,435,947   1,133,129  244,473 485,288 783,406 1,435,947
Policy loans  149,979   156,520   460,995   485,630  139,602 149,979 444,280 460,995
Short term  -   236,397   -   331,898 
Cash and cash equivalents  58,573   6,109   146,435   11,863  284 (1,407) 53,458 2,815
Short-term 38,429 59,980 141,509 143,620
Total consolidated investment income  3,391,876   4,116,584   10,182,537   11,986,306  2,674,882 3,391,876 9,827,980 10,182,537
Investment expenses  (573,207)  (1,807,114)  (1,550,135)  (2,989,740) (443,522) (573,207) (1,744,780) (1,550,135)
Consolidated net investment income $2,818,669  $2,309,470  $8,632,402  $8,996,566 $2,231,360$2,818,669$8,083,200$8,632,402



Net investment income represented 25% and 18%61% of the Company’s total revenuesrevenue before net investment gains (losses) as of September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.  The Company reported net investment income of approximately $8.6$8.1 million for the nine monthsnine-month period ended September 30, 2020, comparable to 2019 a decrease of approximately 4% compared to the same period in 2018.net investment income.  For the three month period ended September 30, 2019,2020, net investment income increaseddecreased approximately 22%21%, compared to the same quarter in 2018. This is largely attributable to reduced investment expenses.2019.  When comparing the three and nine months ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, income from investing activities was comparable in the majority of the investment categories, with the largest variance being found in the fixed maturitiesreal estate and short term investmentnotes receivable categories.

IncomeEarnings from fixed maturities was down approximately 23% for the nine monthsreal estate portfolio are expected to vary depending on the activities of the subsidiaries and the potential distributions that will occur. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2019 when2020, real estate earnings were up approximately 31% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018. In the thirdsame period in 2019. Excluding a one-time event that resulted in $1.2 million in earnings during second quarter 2020, real estate income is lower compared to that of 2018, the Company sold a substantial bond holding.  The bond holding was initially acquired over a period of time in 2016 at a deep discount, with an average cost of 25% of its par value.  At the time of sale, management had determined the value of the security had recovered sufficiently enough and the time was right to sell a majority of the holding, realizing a gain of approximately $10 million.  The proceeds from the sale were replaced with higher-rated, lower-yielding bonds.

During 2018, the Company held a short term note receivable that produced investment income of $331,898. The Company has not invested in any similar such short term investments during 2019 and is therefore not reporting any income from short term investments during the current year.2019.

For the nine-months ended September 30, 2019, investment expenses were2020, notes receivable income is down approximately 49% when45% compared to the same period in 2018.September 30, 2019. The variancedecrease is due to a one-time fee bonus of $1.5 million paid as a result of the sale of certain discounted bondsfewer average outstanding notes receivable, and consequently, a reduction in the third quarter of 2018.interest income.

In summary, the Company’s basis for future revenue growth is expected to come from the following primary sources: conservation of business currently in-force, the maximization of investment earnings and the acquisition of other companies or policy blocks in the life insurance business.  Management has placed a significant emphasis on the development of these revenue sources to enhance these opportunities.

Expenses

The Company reported total benefits and other expenses of approximately $17.9$17.2 million for the nine monthsmonth period ended September 30, 2019,2020, a decrease of approximately 10%4% from the same period in 2018.2019.  For the three month period ended September 30, 2019,2020, total benefits and other expenses decreasedincreased approximately 18%9%, compared to the same quarter in 2018.2019.  Benefits, claims and settlement expenses represented approximately 65%58% and 64%61% of the Company’s total expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019,2020, respectively.  The other major expense category of the Company is operating expenses, which represented approximately 33%39% and 36% of the Company’s total expenses for the three and nine monthsmonth periods ended September 30, 2019.2020, respectively.

Life benefits, claims and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance benefits and claims, decreased approximately 4%9% in the nine monthsmonth period ended September 30, 2019,2020, compared to the same period in 2018.2019.  For the three months ended September 30, 2019,2020, life benefits, claims and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance benefits and claims increased approximately 5%, comparedare comparable to that of the same quarter in 2018.  Policy claims vary from period to period and therefore,2019. Overall, the decrease is not considered unusual by Management as fluctuations in mortality are to be expected and are not considered unusual by Management.expected.

Net amortization of cost of insurance acquired decreased 4% during the three month and nine monthsmonth periods ended September 30, 20192020 compared to the same period in 2018.2019.  Cost of insurance acquired is established when an insurance company is acquired or when the Company acquires a block of in-force business.  The Company assigns a portion of its cost to the right to receive future profits from insurance contracts existing at the date of the acquisition.  Cost of insurance acquired is amortized with interest in relation to expected future profits, including direct charge-offs for any excess of the unamortized asset over the projected future profits. The interest rates may vary due to risk analysis performed at the time of acquisition on the business acquired. The Company utilizes a 12% discount rate on the remaining unamortized business.  The amortization is adjusted retrospectively when estimates of current or future gross profits to be realized from a group of products are revised.  Amortization of cost of insurance acquired is particularly sensitive to changes in interest rate spreads and persistency of certain blocks of insurance in-force.  This expense is expected to decrease, unless the Company acquires a new block of business.

Operating expenses decreased approximately 43%increased by 32% for the three-month period ended September 30, 20192020 compared to that of the same period in 2018.2019. For the nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 20192020 operating expenses decreased approximately 19%increased by 6% compared to that of the same period in 2018. The variance is mainly attributable to a decrease in charitable2019. Charitable contributions are primarily the reason for the increase during the quarter and salary expenses. Earnings in the prior year resulted in a higher accrual for salary expense in anticipation of annual performance bonuses for both management and staff. The significant realized gains from the sale of discounted bonds in third quarter 2018 was the primary driver of this variation.

year-to-date. Charitable contributions are a function of the Company’s taxable earnings. UTG has a strong philanthropic program and the Company generally allocates a portion of its earnings to be suedused for its philanthropic efforts primarily targeted to Christ-centered organizations or organizations that help the weak or poor. Charitable contributions made by the Company are expected to vary from year to year depending on the earnings of the Company. Otherwise, expenses were comparable in the remainder of the major expense categories.

Management continues to place significant emphasis on expense monitoring and cost containment. Maintaining administrative efficiencies directly impactsaffects net income.



Financial Condition

Investment Information

Investments represent approximately 85% and 84% of total assets at September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019, respectively. Accordingly, investments are the largest asset group of the Company.  The Company's insurance subsidiary is regulated by insurance statutes and regulations as to the type of investments that it is permitted to make and the amount of funds that may be used for any one type of investment.  In light ofConsidering these statutes and regulations, the majority of the Company’s investment portfolio is invested in a diverse set of securities.

As of September 30, 2019,2020, 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, with changes in market value charged directly to shareholders' equity.  Changes in the market value of available for sale securities resulted in net unrealized gains of $2.5 million$169,000 and $9.5$8.2 million for the three and nine monthsnine-month periods ended September 30, 2019,2020, respectively. The variance in the net unrealized gains and losses is the result of normal market fluctuations and changes inlower interest rates.

Capital Resources

Total shareholders’ equity increaseddecreased by approximately 20%2% as of September 30, 20192020 compared to December 31, 2018.2019. The increase in total shareholders’ equitydecrease is largely attributable to the net income reportedloss of $(5.7) million and the net decrease of additional paid-in capital of $(3.0) million for the period of $13.2 million and annine-months ended September 30, 2020. However, the decrease was offset by the increase of $9.5 million ofin accumulated other comprehensive income.income of $6.2 million, resulting in a net decrease of $(2.3) million.

The Company’s investments are predominately in fixed maturity investments such as bonds. Changes in the current interest rate andThe Company carries all of its fixed maturity holdings as available for sale, which are reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements at their market value.

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company purchased 88,341 shares from Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc. at a price of $29 per share for a total cost of $2,561,889. This single transaction represented a majority of the third quarter activity related to the share repurchase program. Note 6 – Shareholders’ Equity provides additional information regarding the Company’s stock repurchase program.

Liquidity

The Company has two principal needs for cash - the insurance company’s contractual obligations to policyholders and the payment of operating expenses.  Cash and cash equivalents represented 6% and 5%7% of total assets as of September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.  Fixed maturities, as a percentage of total assets, were approximately 42%43% and 41% as of September 30, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively.

The Company currently has access to funds for operating liquidity.  UTG has an $8,000,000 revolving credit note with Illinois National Bank.  At September 30, 2019,2020, the Company had no outstanding borrowings against the UTG line of credit. UG has a $10 million line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank. At September 30, 2019,2020, the Company had no outstanding borrowings against the UG line of credit.

Future policy benefits are primarily long-term in nature and therefore, the Company's investments are predominantly in long-term fixed maturity investments such as bonds and mortgage loans which provide sufficient return to cover these obligations. Many of the Company's products contain surrender charges and other features whichthat reward persistency and penalize the early withdrawal of funds.

Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $8.8 million and $5.3 million for the nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and  approximately $1.8 million forrespectively. The difference between periods is largely a result of change in the same period of 2018.deferred income taxes. 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.  Management anticipates future cash flows from operations to remain similar to historic trends.

Net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $12.3$7.5 million and $3$12.3 million for the nine monthsnine-month period ended September 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The net cash provided by investing activities is expected to vary from quarter to quarter depending on market conditions and management’s ability to find and negotiate favorable investment contracts.arrangements.

UTG is a holding Company that has no day-to-day operations of its own.  Funds required to meet its expenses generallyand general costs associated with maintaining the Company in good standing with states in which it does business and the servicing of its debt, are primarily provided by its subsidiaries.  On a parent only basis, UTG's cash flow is dependent on Management fees received from its insurance subsidiary, stockholder dividends from its subsidiary and earnings received on cash balances.  At September 30, 2019,2020, substantially all of the consolidated shareholders’ equity represented net assets of its subsidiary.  The Company's insurance subsidiary has maintained adequate statutory capital and surplus.  The payment of cash dividends to shareholders by UTG is not legally restricted.  However, the state insurance department regulates insurance Company dividend payments where the Company is domiciled.  No dividends were paid to shareholders in 20182019 or the nine months ended September 30, 2019.2020.

UG is an Ohio domiciled insurance company, which requires notification within five business days to the insurance commissioner following the declaration of any ordinary dividend and at least ten calendar days prior to payment of such dividend.  Ordinary dividends are defined as the greater of:  a) prior year statutory net income or b) 10% of statutory capital and surplus.  For the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, UG had statutory net income of approximately $6.2$8.3 million.  At December 31, 20182019 UG’s statutory capital and surplus amounted to approximately $60$66 million.  Extraordinary dividends (amounts in excess of ordinary dividend limitations) require prior approval of the insurance commissioner and are not restricted to a specific calculation.  During 2018,2019, UG paid UTG ordinary dividends of $5$6 million.  During the nine month period ended September 30, 2019,second quarter of 2020, UG paid UTG dividends of $4.5 million. During October of 2019, UG paid UTG aan ordinary dividend of $1.5 million.$1 million and another $2 million dividend in the third quarter. UTG used the dividends received during 20182019 and 20192020 to purchase outstanding shares of UTG stock and for general operations of the Company.

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. In addition, the disclosure controls and procedures ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to Management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, allowing timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Under the supervision and with the participation of our Management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

NONE

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

NONE

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

NONE

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

NONE

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

NONE

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

NONE







ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

Exhibit NumberDescription
Certification of Jesse T. Correll, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of UTG, as
required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Theodore C. Miller, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate of Jesse T. Correll, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate of Theodore C. Miller, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
**101Interactive Data File

*Filed herewith
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit NumberDescription
Certification of Jesse T. Correll, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Theodore C. Miller, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate of Jesse T. Correll, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certificate of Theodore C. Miller, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
**101Interactive Data File


* Filed herewith





SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


UTG, INC.
(Registrant)

Date:November 12, 201913, 2020 By/s/ James P. Rousey
    James P. Rousey
    President and Director

Date:November 12, 201913, 2020 By/s/ Theodore C. Miller
    Theodore C. Miller
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer