UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q/A10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20182019

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from _________ to ________

 

Commission File Number: None001-36615

 

GWG HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 26-2222607
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

220 South Sixth Street, Suite 1200

Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(612) 746-1944

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common StockGWGHNASDAQ Capital Market

 

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 and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an 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 filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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

 

As of November 19, 2018,October 31, 2019, GWG Holdings, Inc. had 5,980,12430,033,503 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explanatory NoteGWG HOLDINGS, INC.

 

This Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-Q (this “Amendment”) amends the Quarterly Report of GWG Holdings, Inc. (“GWG” or the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“the Commission”) on November 19, 2018 (the “Original Filing”). Subsequent to the Original Filing, in consultation with the Commission, the Company determined that it incorrectly applied certain accounting guidance to the acquisition of certain assets and the issuance of related liabilities in connection with our transaction with The Beneficient Company Group, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Beneficient”) and various related trusts occurring on August 10, 2018. The transaction was disclosed in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Original Filing. As a result, the Company determined that its financing receivable from affiliate and equity method investment were understated at September 30, 2018, and its long-term debt was also understated by a similar amount. There was no change to the Company’s originally reported net loss attributable to common shareholders or stockholders’ equity.

Restatement

As further discussed in Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part 1, Item 1, “Financial Statements” of this Amendment, on April 9, 2019, management of the Company concluded that we would restate our previously issued condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, as set forth in the Original Filing in connection with the recognition in this Amendment of certain assets and liabilities, along with related amounts of offsetting revenue and expenses, that were not recognized previously.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management has reassessed its evaluation of the effectiveness of the operation of controls in application of generally accepted accounting principles regarding material complex non-routine transactions. As a result of that assessment, management has concluded that we did not maintain effective controls due to material weakness in internal control over financial reporting which existed at that date. For a description of the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting and actions taken to address the material weakness, see Part I, Item 4 “Controls and Procedures” of this Amendment.

Amendment

The Company is filing this Amendment to restate our previously issued unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 pertaining to the acquisition of certain assets and the incurrence of related liabilities in connection with the Beneficient transaction that were not previously recognized. This Amendment also includes (i) an amended Part I, Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” to reflect the correction of the errors described above, and (ii) an amended Part I, Item 4 “Controls and Procedures” to restate the conclusion on the effectiveness of controls in application of generally accepted accounting principles regarding material complex non-routine transactions. Controls and procedures were deemed effective in the Original Filing on November 19, 2018 and are deemed ineffective as a result of the material weakness described in Part I, Item 4 “Controls and Procedures” in this Amendment. The impact of the restatement is summarized in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Except as expressly set forth herein, including in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, this Amendment does not reflect events occurring after the date of the Original Filing or modify or update any of the other disclosures contained therein other than as required to reflect the amendment discussed above. Accordingly, this Amendment should be read in conjunction with the Original Filing and our other filings with the Commission. Information not affected by the restatement is unchanged and reflects disclosures made at the time of the filing of the Original Filing.

Items Amended in this Filing

For reasons discussed above, we are filing this Amendment to amend the following items in our Original Filing to the extent necessary to reflect the adjustments discussed above and make corresponding revisions to our financial data cited elsewhere in this Amendment as a result of assets and liabilities that were not recognized previously:

·Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements
·Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
·Part I, Item 4. Controls and Procedures

In accordance with applicable Commission rules, this Amendment includes new certifications required by Rule 13a-14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, from our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer dated as of the date of filing of this Amendment.

GWG HOLDINGS, INC.

Index to Form 10-Q/A10-Q

for the Quarter Ended September 30, 20182019

 

 Page No.
PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.Financial Statements1
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2018,2019 and December 31, 201720181
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 201720182
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 201720183
 Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 20185
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements67
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations3948
Item 4.Controls and Procedures5874
   
PART II.OTHER INFORMATION 
Item 5.Other Information5976
Item 6.Exhibits5977
   
SIGNATURES6078

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
  (unaudited)    
  (as restated)    
A S S E T S   
Cash and cash equivalents $117,873,668  $114,421,491 
Restricted cash  3,069,759   28,349,685 
Investment in life insurance policies, at fair value  791,468,587   650,527,353 
Life insurance policy benefits receivable  10,472,696   16,658,761 
Financing receivable from affiliate  366,871,036   - 
Equity method investment  42,069,259   - 
Other assets  9,836,811   8,898,884 
TOTAL ASSETS $1,341,661,816  $818,856,174 
         
L I A B I L I T I E S & S T O C K H O L D E R S’  E Q U I T Y        
LIABILITIES        
Senior credit facility with LNV Corporation $162,469,172  $212,238,192 
L Bonds  570,199,704   447,393,568 
Seller Trust L Bonds  403,234,866   - 
Accounts payable  2,579,323   6,394,439 
Interest and dividends payable  18,748,558   15,427,509 
Other accrued expenses  3,272,758   3,730,723 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  1,160,504,381   685,184,431 
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
         
REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK        
(par value $0.001; shares authorized 100,000; shares outstanding 97,534 and 98,611; liquidation preference of $98,103,000 and $99,186,000 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)  86,920,335   92,840,243 
SERIES 2 REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK        
(par value $0.001; shares authorized 150,000; shares outstanding 148,444 and 88,709; liquidation preference of $149,310,000 and $89,208,000 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively)  129,147,704   80,275,204 
SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK        
(par value $0.001; stated value $10; shares authorized and outstanding 5,000,000)  50,000,000   - 
COMMON STOCK        
(par value $0.001; shares authorized 210,000,000; shares issued and outstanding 5,980,124 as of September 30, 2018 and 5,813,555 as of December 31, 2017)  5,980   5,813 
Additional paid-in capital  -   - 
Accumulated deficit  (84,916,584)  (39,449,517)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  181,157,435   133,671,743 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $1,341,661,816  $818,856,174 

  September 30,
2019
(unaudited)
  December 31,
2018
 
ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents $65,680,464  $114,587,084 
Restricted cash  8,204,705   10,849,126 
Investment in life insurance policies, at fair value  807,518,088   747,922,465 
Life insurance policy benefits receivable, net  17,369,176   16,460,687 
Financing receivables from affiliates  241,185,081   184,768,874 
Equity method investment  370,652,128   360,841,651 
Other assets  50,391,311   45,437,164 
TOTAL ASSETS $1,561,000,953  $1,480,867,051 
         
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
LIABILITIES        
Senior credit facility with LNV Corporation $131,717,520  $148,977,596 
L Bonds  830,341,949   651,402,663 
Seller Trust L Bonds  366,891,940   366,891,940 
Accounts payable  2,570,842   9,276,507 
Interest and dividends payable  16,726,344   18,555,293 
Other accrued expenses  6,700,336   4,705,170 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  1,354,948,931   1,199,809,169 
         
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
         
REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK        
(par value $0.001; shares authorized 100,000; shares outstanding 92,124 and 97,524; liquidation preference of $92,661,000 and $98,093,000 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)  81,509,765   86,910,335 
SERIES 2 REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK        
(par value $0.001; shares authorized 150,000; shares outstanding 147,604 and 148,359; liquidation preference of $148,465,000 and $149,225,000 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)  128,307,735   129,062,704 
COMMON STOCK        
(par value $0.001; shares authorized 210,000,000; shares issued and outstanding 33,033,420 as of September 30, 2019 and 33,018,161 as of December 31, 2018)  33,033   33,018 
Additional paid-in capital  237,159,909   249,662,168 
Accumulated deficit  (240,958,420)  (184,610,343)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  206,052,022   281,057,882 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $1,561,000,953  $1,480,867,051 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2017
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2017
 
  (as restated)     (as restated)    
REVENUE            
Gain on life insurance policies, net $15,721,513  $14,421,353  $52,930,008  $45,117,438 
Interest and other income  5,215,515   275,690   6,863,640   1,335,535 
TOTAL REVENUE  20,937,028   14,697,043   59,793,648   46,452,973 
                 
EXPENSES                
Interest expense  21,799,332   13,275,407   55,010,519   38,765,647 
Employee compensation and benefits  5,548,771   3,792,096   12,527,139   10,696,455 
Legal and professional fees  1,421,964   1,657,090   3,751,321   3,934,027 
Other expenses  2,688,970   2,799,196   8,262,324   9,340,617 
TOTAL EXPENSES  31,459,037   21,523,789   79,551,303   62,736,746 
                 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (10,522,009)  (6,826,746)  (19,757,655)  (16,283,773)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)  -   (2,764,243)  -   (6,481,917)
                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)  (10,522,009)  (4,062,503)  (19,757,655)  (9,801,856)
                 
Preferred stock dividends  4,313,542   3,548,165   12,356,513   7,447,022 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(14,835,551) $(7,610,668) $(32,114,168) $(17,248,878)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE                
Basic $(2.52) $(1.31) $(5.50) $(2.96)
Diluted $(2.52) $(1.31) $(5.50) $(2.96)
                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING                
Basic  5,894,639   5,797,800   5,840,880   5,829,808 
Diluted  5,894,639   5,797,800   5,840,880   5,829,808 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,
2019
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2019
  September 30,
2018
 
REVENUE            
Gain (loss) on life insurance policies, net $17,792,324  $15,721,513  $59,218,532  $52,930,008 
Interest and other income  4,418,655   5,215,515   12,219,762   6,863,640 
TOTAL REVENUE  22,210,979   20,937,028   71,438,294   59,793,648 
                 
EXPENSES                
Interest expense  28,289,670   21,799,332   83,751,611   55,010,519 
Employee compensation and benefits  9,136,824   5,548,771   21,084,815   12,527,139 
Legal and professional fees  2,594,467   1,421,964   10,263,230   3,751,321 
Other expenses  3,549,265   2,688,970   12,315,434   8,262,324 
TOTAL EXPENSES  43,570,226   31,459,037   127,415,090   79,551,303 
                 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (21,359,247)  (10,522,009)  (55,976,796)  (19,757,655)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)            
                 
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT  (21,359,247)  (10,522,009)  (55,976,796)  (19,757,655)
                 
Earnings (loss) from equity method investment  955,751      (371,281)   
                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)  (20,403,496)  (10,522,009)  (56,348,077)  (19,757,655)
                 
Preferred stock dividends  4,231,641   4,313,542   12,806,173   12,356,513 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(24,635,137) $(14,835,551) $(69,154,250) $(32,114,168)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE                
Basic $(0.75) $(2.52) $(2.09) $(5.50)
Diluted $(0.75) $(2.52) $(2.09) $(5.50)
                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING                
Basic  33,033,420   5,894,639   33,010,100   5,840,880 
Diluted  33,033,420   5,894,639   33,010,100   5,840,880 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2017
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2017
 
  (as restated)     (as restated)    
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES            
Net income (loss) $(10,522,009) $(4,062,503) $(19,757,655) $(9,801,856)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:                
Change in fair value of life insurance policies  (24,839,567)  (20,181,732)  (56,058,336)  (49,301,067)
Amortization of deferred financing and issuance costs  2,575,322   2,344,541   7,241,283   6,508,692 
Financing receivable from affiliate  (4,284,370)  -   (4,284,370)  - 
Deferred income taxes  -   (2,764,243)  -   (6,481,917)
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                
Life insurance policy benefits receivable  16,562,304   (7,627,000)  6,186,065   (9,252,000)
Other assets  321,968   929,058   (1,487,238)  3,181,419 
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses  1,918,702   (85,509)  915,584   2,861,541 
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (18,267,650)  (31,447,388)  (67,244,667)  (62,285,188)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Investment in life insurance policies  (42,891,764)  (25,199,692)  (98,440,528)  (67,321,363)
Carrying value of matured life insurance policies  2,325,989   2,333,039   13,557,632   7,716,847 
Equity method investment acquired  (1,421,059)  -   (1,421,059)  - 
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (41,986,834)  (22,866,653)  (86,303,955)  (59,604,516)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Net borrowings on (repayments of) senior debt  (18,425,136)  56,887,491   (50,560,286)  49,787,954 
Payments for issuance of senior debt  -   (3,937,907)  -   (5,128,319)
Payments for redemption of Series I Secured Notes  -   (6,815,406)  -   (16,613,667)
Proceeds from issuance of L Bonds  68,884,369   30,271,873   166,081,914   87,016,343 
Payments for issuance and redemption of L Bonds  (20,195,657)  (19,752,717)  (46,151,926)  (58,949,880)
Issuance (repurchase) of common stock  682,954   30   682,954   (1,603,526)
Common stock dividends  (25,709,412)  -   (25,709,412)  - 
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock  50,000,000   -   50,000,000   - 
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock  -   25,211,870   56,238,128   86,692,811 
Payments for issuance of redeemable preferred stock  -   (1,243,920)  (4,142,294)  (5,207,025)
Payments for redemption of redeemable preferred stock  (821,778)  (47,500)  (2,361,692)  (1,806,832)
Preferred stock dividends  (4,313,542)  (3,548,165)  (12,356,513)  (7,447,022)
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  50,101,798   77,025,649   131,720,873   126,740,837 
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (10,152,686)  22,711,608   (21,827,749)  4,851,133 
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH                
BEGINNING OF PERIOD  131,096,113   98,453,103   142,771,176   116,313,578 
END OF PERIOD $120,943,427  $121,164,711  $120,943,427  $121,164,711 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,
2019
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2019
  September 30,
2018
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES            
Net income (loss) $(20,403,496) $(10,522,009) $(56,348,077) $(19,757,655)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:                
Change in fair value of life insurance policies  (14,180,970)  (24,839,567)  (48,031,195)  (56,058,336)
Amortization of deferred financing and issuance costs  3,460,607   2,575,322   9,982,375   7,241,283 
Accretion of discount (amortization of premium) on financing receivables  (427,914)     (1,292,434)   
Provision for uncollectible policy benefits receivable  200,897      200,897    
(Earnings) loss from equity method investment  (955,751)     371,281    
Stock-based compensation  700,688   528,461   1,365,219   788,865 
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                
Life insurance policy benefits receivable  (11,993,676)  16,562,304   (1,109,386)  6,186,065 
Accrued interest on financing receivables  (2,078,175)  (4,284,370)  (5,123,774)  (4,284,370)
Other assets  390,183   321,968   (4,556,454)  (1,487,238)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses  (3,679,319)  1,390,241   (8,432,166)  126,719 
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (48,966,926)  (18,267,650)  (112,973,714)  (67,244,667)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Investment in life insurance policies  (710,863)  (42,891,764)  (32,249,397)  (98,440,528)
Carrying value of matured life insurance policies  6,639,919   2,325,989   20,684,967   13,557,632 
Financing receivables from affiliates issued        (50,000,000)   
Equity method investment acquired     (1,421,059)  (10,000,000)  (1,421,059)
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES  5,929,056   (41,986,834)  (71,564,430)  (86,303,955)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Borrowings on senior debt*  3,937,020      3,937,020   12,903,166 
Repayments of senior debt*  (2,079,600)  (18,425,136)  (21,648,615)  (63,463,452)
Proceeds from issuance of L Bonds  107,012,114   68,884,369   278,238,656   166,081,914 
Payments for issuance and redemption of L Bonds  (61,679,235)  (20,195,657)  (108,656,765)  (46,151,926)
Issuance (repurchase) of common stock     682,954   57,518   682,954 
Common stock dividends     (25,709,412)     (25,709,412)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock     50,000,000      50,000,000 
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock           56,238,128 
Payments for issuance of preferred stock           (4,142,294)
Payments for redemption of preferred stock  (2,920,292)  (821,778)  (6,134,538)  (2,361,692)
Preferred stock dividends  (4,231,641)  (4,313,542)  (12,806,173)  (12,356,513)
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES  40,038,366   50,101,798   132,987,103   131,720,873 
                 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH  (2,999,504)  (10,152,686)  (51,551,041)  (21,827,749)
                 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH                
BEGINNING OF PERIOD  76,884,673   131,096,113   125,436,210   142,771,176 
END OF PERIOD $73,885,169  $120,943,427  $73,885,169  $120,943,427 

*The line items Borrowings on senior debt and Repayments of senior debt for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 have been revised to present gross activity that was previously reported net as discussed in Note 2 Correction of an Immaterial Error.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — CONTINUED

(unaudited)

 

 Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2017
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2017
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 (as restated)         September 30,
2019
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2019
  September 30,
2018
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION                  
Interest paid $17,340,000  $17,478,000  $44,591,000  $45,101,000  $25,719,000  $17,340,000  $75,153,000  $44,591,000 
Premiums paid, including prepaid $14,672,000  $12,927,000  $38,898,000  $35,533,000  $16,684,000  $14,672,000  $51,586,000  $38,898,000 
Stock-based compensation $278,000  $270,000  $538,000  $350,000 
Payments for exercised stock options $-  $164,000  $-  $264,000 
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                
Financing receivable from affiliate:                                
Commercial Loan receivable $190,670,000  $-  $190,670,000  $-  $   190,670,000      190,670,000 
Exchangeable Note receivable $171,917,000  $-  $171,917,000  $-  $   171,917,000      171,917,000 
Equity method investment acquired $40,648,000  $-  $40,648,000  $-  $   40,648,000      40,648,000 
Seller Trust L Bonds issued $403,235,000  $-  $403,235,000  $-  $   403,235,000      403,235,000 
L Bonds:                                
Conversion of accrued interest and commissions payable to principal $410,000  $477,000  $972,000  $1,382,000  $214,000  $410,000  $1,086,000  $972,000 
Conversion of L Bonds to redeemable preferred stock $-  $545,000  $4,546,000  $2,334,000  $  $  $  $4,546,000 
Preferred Stock:                
Issuance of Series A Preferred Stock in lieu of cash dividends $-  $161,000  $-  $499,000 
Conversion of L Bonds to redeemable preferred stock $-  $545,000  $4,546,000  $2,334,000 
Options and stock appreciation rights issued:  290,000   76,000   458,000   309,000 
Options and stock appreciation rights issued     290,000      458,000 
Investment in life insurance policies included in accounts payable $508,000  $966,000  $508,000  $966,000  $4,000  $508,000  $4,000  $508,000 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

 

  Preferred Stock  Preferred  Common  Common Stock  Additional Paid-in  Accumulated  Total 
  Shares  Stock  Shares  (par)  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance, December 31, 2016  2,699,704  $78,726,297   5,980,190  $5,980  $7,383,515  $(18,817,294) $67,298,498 
                             
Net income (loss)  -   -   -   -   -   (20,632,223)  (20,632,223)
                             
Issuance of common stock  -   -   33,810   33   320,970   -   321,003 
                             
Redemption of common stock  -   -   (200,445)  (200)  (1,603,360)  -   (1,603,560)
                             
Issuance of Series A preferred stock  71,237   498,659   -   -   -   -   498,659 
                             
Redemption of Series A preferred stock  (2,711,916)  (20,199,792)  -   -   -   -   (20,199,792)
                             
Issuance of redeemable preferred stock  129,622   122,933,106   -   -   (2,338,457)  -   120,594,649 
                             
Redemption of redeemable preferred stock  (1,328)  (1,327,776)  -   -   -   -   (1,327,776)
                             
Preferred stock dividends  -   (8,925,807)  -   -   (3,776,534)  -   (12,702,341)
                             
Stock-based compensation  -   1,410,760   -   -   13,866   -   1,424,626 
                             
Balance, December 31, 2017  187,319  $173,115,447   5,813,555  $5,813  $-  $(39,449,517) $133,671,743 
                             
Net income (loss)  -   -   -   -   -   (19,757,655)  (19,757,655)
                             
Issuance of common stock  -   -   166,569   167   1,181,435   -   1,181,602 
                             
Issuance of redeemable preferred stock  61,021   56,878,238   -   -   -   -   56,878,238 
                             
Redemption of redeemable preferred stock  (2,362)  (2,362,914)  -   -   -   -   (2,362,914)
                             
Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock  5,000,000   50,000,000   -   -   -   -   50,000,000 
                             
Common stock dividends  -   -   -   -   -   (25,709,412)  (25,709,412)
                             
Preferred stock dividends  -   (11,562,732)  -   -   (793,781)  -   (12,356,513)
                             
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   (387,654)  -   (387,654)
                             
Balance, September 30, 2018  5,245,978  $266,068,039   5,980,124  $5,980  $-  $(84,916,584) $181,157,435 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019:

  Preferred
Stock
Shares
  Preferred
Stock
  Common
Shares
  Common
Stock
(par)
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Total
Equity
 
Balance, June 30, 2019  242,648  $212,737,793   33,033,420  $33,033  $241,317,803  $(220,554,924) $233,533,705 
                             
Net income (loss)                 (20,403,496)  (20,403,496)
                             
Issuance of common stock                     
                             
Repurchase of common stock                     
                             
Redemption of redeemable preferred stock  (2,920)  (2,920,293)              (2,920,293)
                             
Preferred stock dividends              (4,231,641)     (4,231,641)
                             
Stock-based compensation              73,747      73,747 
                             
Balance, September 30, 2019  239,728  $209,817,500   33,033,420  $33,033  $237,159,909  $(240,958,420) $206,052,022 
                             
Balance, December 31, 2018 (audited)  245,883  $215,973,039   33,018,161  $33,018  $249,662,168  $(184,610,343) $281,057,882 
                             
Net income (loss)                 (56,348,077)  (56,348,077)
                             
Issuance of common stock        58,009   58   418,954      419,012 
                             
Repurchase of common stock        (42,750)  (43)  (361,451)     (361,494)
                             
Redemption of redeemable preferred stock  (6,155)  (6,155,539)              (6,155,539)
                             
Preferred stock dividends              (12,806,173)     (12,806,173)
                             
Stock-based compensation              246,411      246,411 
                             
Balance, September 30, 2019  239,728  $209,817,500   33,033,420  $33,033  $237,159,909  $(240,958,420) $206,052,022 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY — CONTINUED

(unaudited)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018:

  Preferred
Stock
Shares
  Preferred
Stock
  Common
Shares
  Common
Stock
(par)
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Accumulated
Deficit
  Total
Equity
 
Balance, June 30, 2018  246,800  $220,701,701   5,813,555  $5,813  $  $(48,685,163) $172,022,351 
                             
Net income (loss)                 (10,522,009)  (10,522,009)
                             
Issuance of common stock        166,569   167   1,181,435      1,181,602 
                             
Redemption of redeemable preferred stock  (822)  (823,000)              (823,000)
                             
Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock  5,000,000   50,000,000               50,000,000 
                             
Common stock dividends                 (25,709,412)  (25,709,412)
                             
Preferred stock dividends     (3,519,761)        (793,781)     (4,313,542)
                             
Stock-based compensation     (290,901)        (387,654)     (678,555)
                             
Balance, September 30, 2018  5,245,978  $266,068,039   5,980,124  $5,980  $  $(84,916,584) $181,157,435 
                             
Balance, December 31, 2017 (audited)  187,319  $173,115,447   5,813,555  $5,813  $  $(39,449,517) $133,671,743 
                             
Net income (loss)                 (19,757,655)  (19,757,655)
                             
Issuance of common stock        166,569   167   1,181,435      1,181,602 
                             
Issuance of redeemable preferred stock  61,021   56,878,238               56,878,238 
                             
Redemption of redeemable preferred stock  (2,362)  (2,362,914)              (2,362,914)
                             
Issuance of Series B convertible preferred stock  5,000,000   50,000,000               50,000,000 
                             
Common stock dividends                 (25,709,412)  (25,709,412)
                             
Preferred stock dividends     (11,562,732)        (793,781)     (12,356,513)
                             
Stock-based compensation              (387,654)     (387,654)
                             
Balance, September 30, 2018  5,245,978  $266,068,039   5,980,124  $5,980  $  $(84,916,584) $181,157,435 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

(1) Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Nature of Business —We are a leading provider of liquidity to consumers owning GWG Holdings, Inc. (“GWG Holdings”) conducts its life insurance policies, an ownersecondary market business through a wholly owned subsidiary, GWG Life, LLC (“GWG Life”), and GWG Life’s wholly owned subsidiaries, GWG Life Trust and GWG DLP Funding IV, LLC. GWG Holdings owns a significant equity interest in The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (“BEN LP,” including all of the subsidiaries it may have from time to time — “Beneficient”). Beneficient is a portfolio offinancial services firm based in Dallas, Texas that provides liquidity solutions for mid-to-high net worth (“MHNW”) individuals and small-to-mid (“STM”) size institutions, which previously had few options to obtain early liquidity for their alternative assets holdings. Beneficient has closed a limited number of these transactions to date, and a developerintends to significantly expand its operations. All of epigenetic technology for the life insurance industry and beyond. We built our business providing value to consumers owning illiquid life insurance products across America, delivering moreGWG Holdings’ entities are legally organized in Delaware, other than $564 million in value for their policies since 2006. As of September 30, 2018, we own an alternative asset portfolio of $1.96 billion in face value of life insurance policy benefits.

In addition, we continue to innovate in the life insurance industry through our insurance technology initiativeGWG Life Trust, which is based upongoverned by the uselaws of step-change epigenetic technology. Ourthe state of Utah. GWG Holdings’ wholly owned insurtech subsidiary, Life Epigenetics is focused on creating intellectual propertyInc. (formerly named Actüa Life & Annuity Ltd.) (“Life Epigenetics”) was formed to engage in various life insurance related businesses and commercialized testing from supervised machine learning and advancedactivities related to its development of epigenetic technology. We believe our technology offers the life insurance industry a step-change opportunity for enhanced life insurance underwriting and risk assessment. OurThrough its wholly owned insurtech subsidiary, YouSurance is a digital life insurance agency that is working to offeryouSurance General Agency, LLC (“youSurance”), GWG Holdings offers life insurance directly to consumerscustomers from a variety of life insurance carriers. On November 11, 2019, GWG contributed the common stock of Life Epigenetics and membership interests in conjunction with our epigenetic testing. We believe that consumers whoyouSurance to a legal entity, InsurTech Holdings, LLC in exchange for a membership interest in the entity (see Note 25). Unless the context otherwise requires or we specifically so indicate, all references in this report to “we,” “us,” “our,” “our Company,” “GWG,” or the “Company” refer to these entities collectively. Our headquarters are interestedcurrently in their health and wellness and in reducing the cost of their insurance will benefit from working with YouSurance.Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

 

Beneficient was formed in 2003 but began its alternative asset business in September 2017. Beneficient operates primarily through its subsidiaries, which provide Beneficient’s products and services. These subsidiaries include: (i) Beneficient Capital Company, L.L.C. (“BCC”), through which Beneficient offers loans and liquidity products; (ii) Beneficient Administrative and Clearing Company, L.L.C. (“BACC”), through which Beneficient provides services for fund and trust administration and plans to provide custody services; (iii) PEN Indemnity Insurance Company, LTD (“PEN”), through which Beneficient plans to offer insurance services; and (iv) ACE Portal, L.L.C. (“ACE”), through which Beneficient plans to provide an online portal for direct access to Beneficient’s financial services and products. 

In 2018 and early 2019, we consummated a series of transactions (as more fully described below) with Beneficient that has resulted in a significant reorientation of our business and capital allocation strategy in addition to a change in our Board of Directors and executive management team.

The BeneficientExchange Transaction

 

On August 10, 2018 (the “Initial Transfer Date”), we completed the first of two anticipated closings (the “Initial Transfer”) contemplated by a Master Exchange Agreement with The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (“Beneficient”)BEN LP and certain other parties (the “Seller Trusts”), which governs the strategic exchange of assets among the parties (the “Beneficient“Exchange Transaction”). AtOn the Initial Transfer:Transfer Date: 

GWG issued L Bonds to the Seller Trusts in an aggregate principal amount of $403,234,866 that mature on August 9, 2023, and bear interest at 7.5% per annum (the “Seller Trust L Bonds”),

 

 GWG issued to the Seller Trusts Seller Trust L Bonds due 2023 (the “Seller Trust L Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount of $403,234,866, as more fully described below;

Beneficient purchased 5,000,000 shares of GWG’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share and having a stated value of $10 per share (“Series B”), for cash consideration of $50,000,000, which shares were subsequently transferred to the Seller Trusts;

 

 Beneficient,in consideration for GWG and GWG Life entering into the Master Exchange Agreement and consummating the transactions contemplated thereby, BEN LP, as borrower, entered into a commercial loan agreement (the “Commercial Loan Agreement”) with GWG Life, as lender, providing for a loan in a principal amount of $200,000,000 (the “Commercial Loan”),;

 

 BeneficientBEN LP delivered to GWG a promissory note (the “Exchangeable Note”) in the principal amount of $162,911,379 (the “Exchangeable Note”),$162,911,379; and

 

 the Seller Trusts delivered to GWG 4,032,349 common units of BeneficientBEN LP at an assumed value of $10 per common unit.

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

UponOn December 28, 2018, the final closing of the Beneficient Transaction, which is expected at or near year-end 2018, subject totransaction occurred and the satisfaction of certain closing conditionsfollowing actions took place (the “Final Closing” and the date upon which the Final Closing occurs, the “Final Closing Date”):

 

 in accordance with the Seller Trusts will transferMaster Exchange Agreement, and based on the net asset value of alternative asset financings as of the Final Closing Date, effective as of the Initial Transfer Date, (i) the principal amount of the Commercial Loan was reduced to GWG an aggregate of 40,485,230 common units of Beneficient, inclusive of 16.3 million units in full satisfaction$181,974,314, (ii) the principal amount of the Exchangeable Note was reduced to $148,228,432, and (iii) the principal amount of the Seller Trust L Bonds was reduced to $366,892,000;

 

 Beneficient will issuethe Seller Trusts refunded to GWG $840,430 in interest paid on the Seller Trust L Bonds related to the Seller Trust L Bonds that were issued as of the Initial Transfer Date but cancelled, effective as of the Initial Transfer Date, on the Final Closing Date;

the accrued interest on the Commercial Loan and the Exchangeable Note was added to the principal amount of the Commercial Loan, as a result of which the principal amount of the Commercial Loan as of the Final Closing Date was $192,507,946;

the Seller Trusts transferred to GWG an amountaggregate of securities21,650,087 common units of BEN LP and GWG received 14,822,843 common units of BEN LP in exchange for the Exchangeable Note, upon completion of which GWG owned (including the 4,032,349 common units received by GWG on the Initial Transfer Date) 40,505,279 common units of BEN LP;

BEN LP issued to GWG an option (the “Option Agreement”) to acquire the number of common units of BEN LP, interests or other instruments, containingproperty that would be received by a holder of the same rights, preferences and privileges of certainNPC-A Prime limited partnership interests of Beneficient Company Holdings, L.P., a subsidiaryan affiliate of BeneficientBEN LP (“Beneficient Holdings”), equivalent to seven percent (7.0%) of such limited partnership interests attributable to certain of Beneficient Holdings’ founders,; and

 

 GWG will deliverissued to the Seller Trusts up to 29.1 million27,013,516 shares of GWG common stock at $10 per share.(including 5,000,000 shares issued upon conversion of the Series B).

 

A summary of the Beneficient Transaction is set forth in our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2018 and amended in our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2018.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Description of the Assets Exchanged at the Initial Transfer

 

Seller Trust L Bonds

 

On August 10, 2018, in connection with the Initial Transfer, GWG Holdings, GWG Life and Bank of Utah, as trustee, (the “Trustee”), entered into a Supplemental Indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture”) to the Amended and Restated Indenture dated as of October 23, 2017 (the “Amended and Restated Indenture”). GWG Holdings entered into the Supplemental Indenture to add and modify certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Indenture necessary to provide for the issuance of the Seller Trust L Bonds. The maturity date of the Seller Trust L Bonds is August 9, 2023. The Seller Trust L Bonds bear interest at 7.5% per year. Interest is payable monthly in cash.

 

So long as the Final Closing has not occurred, the redemption price payable in respect of a redemption effected by GWG after January 31, 2019 may be paid, at GWG’s option, in the form of cash, a pro rata portion of (i) the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest under the Commercial Loan, (ii) the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest under the Exchangeable Note and (iii) Beneficient common units, or a combination of cash and such property. After the second anniversary of the Final Closing Date, the holders of the Seller Trust L Bonds will have the right to cause GWG to repurchase, in whole but not in part, the Seller Trust L Bonds held by such holder. The repurchase may be paid, at GWG’s option, in the form of cash, a pro rata portion of (i) the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest under the Commercial Loan and (ii) the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest under the Exchangeable Note and (iii) BeneficientBEN LP common units, or a combination of cash and such property.

 

The Seller Trust L Bonds (see Note 11) are senior secured obligations of GWG, ranking junior only to all senior debt of GWG (see Note 8)9), pari passu in right of payment and in respect of collateral with all “L Bonds” of GWG (see Note 10), and senior in right of payment to all subordinated indebtedness of GWG. Payments under the Seller Trust L Bonds are guaranteed by GWG Life (see Note 23).

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

 

The Series B ranks, as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of our assets upon liquidation, junior to our Redeemable Preferred Stock (“RPS”) and Series 2 Redeemable Preferred Stock (“RPS 2”) and pari passu with our common stock. The Series B has no dividend rights. The Series B has no voting rights, except as required by law.

The Series B will convertconverted into 5,000,000 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $10 per share upon the Final Closing.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Commercial Loan

 

The $200,000,000$192,508,000 principal amount under the Commercial Loan is due on August 9, 2023; however, is extendable for two five-year terms. The extensions are available toSee Note 6 for a full description of the borrower provided that (a) in the event Beneficient completes at least one public offering of its common units raising at least $50,000,000 which on its own or together with any other public offering of Beneficient’s common units results in Beneficient raising at least $100,000,000, then the maturity date will be extended to August 9, 2028; and (b) in the event that Beneficient (i) completes at least one public offering of its common units raising at least $50,000,000 which on its own or together with any other public offering of Beneficient’s common units results in Beneficient raising at least $100,000,000and (ii) at least 75% of Beneficient Holding’s total outstanding NPC-B limited partnership interests, if any, have been converted to shares of Beneficient’s common units, then the maturity date will be extended to August 9, 2033.

Repaymentterms of the Commercial Loan is subordinated in right of payment to any of Beneficient’s commercial bank debt and to Beneficient’s obligations which may arise in connection with its NPC-B limited partnership interests. Beneficient’sLoan. BEN LP’s obligations under the Commercial Loan are unsecured.

The Commercial Loan contains negative covenants that limit or restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the incurrence of liens and indebtedness by Beneficient, fundamental changes to its business and transactions with affiliates. The Commercial Loan also contains customary affirmative covenants, including, but not limited to, preservation of corporate existence, compliance with applicable law, payment of taxes, notice of material events, financial reporting and keeping of proper books of record and account.

The Commercial Loan includes customary events of default, including, but not limited to, nonpayment of principal or interest, failure to comply with covenants, failure to pay other indebtedness when due, cross-acceleration to other debt, material adverse effects, events of bankruptcy and insolvency, and unsatisfied judgments. The borrower was in compliance with the covenants as of the most recent balance sheet date.

 

The principal amount of the Commercial Loan bears interest at 5.0% per year; provided that the accrued interest from the date of the Initial Transfer to the Final Closing Date of the Beneficient Transaction will be added to the principal balance of the Commercial Loan.year. From and after the Final Closing Date, one-half of the interest, or 2.5% per year, will beis due and payable monthly in cash, and (ii) one-half of the interest, or 2.5% per year, will accrueaccrues and compoundcompounds annually on each anniversary date of the Final Closing Date and becomebecomes due and payable in full in cash on the maturity date.

 

In accordance with the Supplemental Indenture issuinggoverning the issuance of the Seller Trust L Bonds, upon a redemption event or at the maturity date of the Seller Trust L Bonds, the Company, at its option, may use the outstanding principal amount of the Commercial Loan, and accrued and unpaid interest thereon, as repayment consideration of the Seller Trust L Bonds.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Exchangeable Note

 

The Exchangeable Note accruesaccrued interest at a rate of 12.4% per year, compounded annually. Interest iswas payable in cash on the earlier to occur of the maturity date or the Final Closing Date; provided that Beneficient may, at itshad the option to add to the outstanding principal balance under the Commercial Loan the accrued interest in lieu of payment in cash of such accrued interest thereon at the Final Closing Date (or, if earlier, the maturity date of the Exchangeable Note). The principal amount of the Exchangeable Note is payable in cash on August 9, 2023. In the eventDate. At the Final Closing Date occurs on or prior to the maturity date, the principal amount of the Exchangeable Note is payable in Beneficientwas exchanged for 14,822,843 common units at a price equal to $10 per common unit. In the event the Final Closing Date occurs prior to the maturity date, Beneficient may, at its option, payof BEN LP, and the accrued interest on the Exchangeable Note inwas added to the formprincipal balance of Beneficient common units, at $10 per common unit, or in the form of a promissory note providing for a term of up to two years and cash interest payable semi-annually at the rate of 5.0% per year.Commercial Loan.

Option Agreement

 

In accordanceconnection with the Supplemental Indenture issuing the Seller Trust L Bonds, upon a redemption event or at the maturity date of the Seller Trust L Bonds,Final Closing, the Company entered into the Option Agreement with BEN LP. The Option Agreement gives us the option to acquire the number of common units in BEN LP that would be received by the holder of NPC-A Prime limited partnership interests of Beneficient Holdings, if such holder were converting on that date. There is no exercise price and the Company may exercise the option at itsany time until December 27, 2028, at which time the option may use the outstanding principal amount of the Exchangeable Note, and accrued and unpaid interest thereon, as repayment consideration of the Seller Trust L Bonds.will automatically settle.

Common Units in Beneficientof BEN LP

 

In connection with the Initial Transfer and Final Closing, the Seller Trusts and Beneficient delivered to us 4,032,34940,505,279 common units of Beneficient.BEN LP. This represents a 17.6%represented an approximate 89.9% interest in the common units of Beneficient.BEN LP as of the Final Closing Date (although, on a fully diluted basis, our ownership interest in common units of BEN LP would be reduced significantly below a majority of those issued and outstanding).

 

Beneficient operates in a sector of the alternative asset market that is complementary to ours by providing a suite of innovative liquidityPurchase and trust products to mid-to-high net worth individual investors and small-to-medium institutional owners of professionally managed illiquid alternative investment assets. We believe the Beneficient Transaction provides us with the opportunity to significantly increase and diversify our alternative asset portfolio that is intended to provide us with a new source of earnings and cash flow while at the same time significantly increasing our common shareholder equity.

We plan to continue to create and extend transformative products and services in the life insurance industry, while at the same time increasing and diversifying our alternative asset portfolio with Beneficient that creates opportunities for investors to receive income and capital appreciation from our investment and commercial activities.

GWG Holdings, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries are incorporated and organized in Delaware. Unless the context otherwise requires or we specifically so indicate, all references in these footnotes to “we,” “us,” “our,” “our Company,” “GWG,” or the “Company” refer to GWG Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries collectively and on a consolidated basis. References to the full names of particular entities, such as “GWG Holdings, Inc.” or “GWG Holdings,” are meant to refer only to the particular entity referenced.Contribution Agreement

 

On August 25, 2016,April 15, 2019, Jon R. Sabes, GWG’s former Chief Executive Officer and a former director, and Steven F. Sabes, GWG’s former Executive Vice President and a former director, entered into a Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the “Purchase and Contribution Agreement”) with, among others, Beneficient. Under the Purchase and Contribution Agreement, Jon and Steven Sabes agreed to transfer all 3,952,155 of the shares of GWG’s outstanding common stock held directly or indirectly by them to BCC (a subsidiary of BEN LP) and AltiVerse Capital Markets, L.L.C. (“AltiVerse”). GWG Holdings formedwas not a wholly owned subsidiary, currently named Life Epigenetics Inc.party to the Purchase Agreement; however, the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the “Purchase and Contribution Transaction”) were subject to certain conditions that were dependent upon GWG taking, or refraining from taking, certain actions.


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The closing of the Purchase and Contribution Transaction occurred on April 26, 2019. Prior to or in connection with such closing:

GWG’s bylaws were amended to increase the maximum number of directors of GWG from nine to 13, and the actual number of directors comprising the Board of Director was increased from seven to 11. The size of the Board has since been reduced and currently consists of ten directors.

All seven members of GWG’s Board of Directors prior to the closing resigned as directors of GWG, and 11 individuals designated by Beneficient were appointed as directors of GWG, leaving two board seats vacant after the closing.

Jon R. Sabes resigned from all officer positions he held with GWG or any of its subsidiaries prior to the closing, other than his position as Chief Executive Officer of GWG’s technology focused wholly owned subsidiaries, Life Epigenetics and youSurance.

Steven F. Sabes resigned from all officer positions he held with GWG or any of its subsidiaries prior to the closing, except as Chief Operating Officer of Life Epigenetics.

The resignations of Messrs. Jon and Steven Sabes included a full waiver and forfeit of (i) any severance that may be payable by GWG or any of its subsidiaries in connection with such resignations or the Purchase and Contribution Transaction and (ii) all equity awards of GWG held by either of them.

Murray T. Holland was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of GWG.

GWG entered into performance share unit agreements with certain employees of GWG pursuant to which such employees will collectively receive up to $4.5 million in cash compensation under certain terms and conditions, including, among others, that such employees remain employed by GWG or one of its subsidiaries (or, if no longer employed, such employment was terminated by GWG other than for cause, as such term is defined in the performance share unit agreement) for a period of 120 days following the closing.

The stockholders agreement that was entered into on the Final Closing Date was terminated by mutual consent of the parties thereto.

BCC and AltiVerse executed and delivered a Consent and Joinder to the Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement dated October 23, 2017 by and among the Company, GWG Life, LLC, Messrs. Jon and Steven Sabes and the Bank of Utah, which provides that the shares of GWG’s common stock acquired by BCC and AltiVerse pursuant to the Purchase and Contribution Agreement will continue to be pledged as collateral security for GWG’s obligations owing in respect of the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds.

Indemnification Agreements

On April 26, 2019, GWG entered into Indemnification Agreements (the “Indemnification Agreements”) with each of its executive officers and the directors appointed to the Board of Directors on such date. On May 13, 2019, GWG entered into Indemnification Agreement with the three additional directors appointed to the Board of Directors on such date (collectively with the executive officers and directors appointed on April 26, 2019, the “Indemnitees”). The Indemnification Agreements clarify and supplement indemnification provisions already contained in GWG’s bylaws and generally provide that GWG shall indemnify the Indemnitees to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, subject to certain exceptions, against expenses, judgments, fines and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with their service as a director or officer and also provide for rights to advancement of expenses and contribution.

Basis of Presentation —The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Life Epigenetics”SEC”), requirements for interim reporting, which allows certain footnotes and other financial information normally required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) to commercialize advanced epigenetic technologybe condensed or omitted. In our opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for the life insurance industry relatedfair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to its exclusive licensebe expected for “DNA Methylation Based Predictor of Mortality” technology, as well as through the development of its own proprietary intellectual property.full year.


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Through its wholly owned subsidiary, youSurance General Agency, LLC (“YouSurance”), GWG Holdings offers life insurance directly to customers from a variety of life insurance carriers.

Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GWG Holdings, Inc. and all its wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

 

The Company has interests in various entities including corporations and limited partnerships. For each such entity, the Company evaluates its ownership interest to determine whether the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and, if so, whether it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The Company would consolidate any entity for which it was the primary beneficiary, regardless of its ownership or voting interests. Upon inception of a variable interest or the occurrence of a reconsideration event, the Company makes judgments in determining whether entities in which it invests are VIEs. If so, the Company makes judgments to determine whether it is the primary beneficiary and is thus required to consolidate the entity.

 

If it is concluded that an entity is not a VIE, then the Company considers its proportional voting interests in the entity. The Company consolidates majority-owned subsidiaries in which a controlling financial interest is maintained. A controlling financial interest is determined by majority ownership and the absence of significant third-party participating rights. Ownership interests in entities for which the Company has significant influence that are not consolidated under the Company’s consolidation policy are accounted for as equity method investments.


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(unaudited) SEC Staff Announcement: Accounting for Limited Partnership Investments (codified in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 323-30-S99-1) guidance requires the use of the equity method unless the investor’s interest “is so minor that the limited partner may have virtually no influence over partnership operating and financial policies.” The SEC staff’s position is that investments in limited partnerships of greater than 3% to 5% are considered more than minor and, therefore, should be accounted for using the equity method.

 

Related party transactions between the Company and its equity method investee have not been eliminated.

 

Use of Estimates —The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (GAAP)GAAP requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue during the reporting period. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions, which are based on current facts, historical experience, management’s judgment, and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from our estimates. The most significant estimates with regard to these condensed consolidated financial statements relate to (1) the determination of the assumptions used in estimating the fair value of our investments in life insurance policies, (2) the assessment of potential impairment of our equity method investment and need for anour equity security investment and determination of the allowance for loan losscredit losses on our notes receivable from affiliate,financing receivables, and (3) the value of our deferred tax assets and liabilities. Periodically, we make significant estimates in assessing the fair value of assets acquired and consideration given in return for those assets, which are used to establish the initial recorded values of such assets in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. Under ASC 805, the consideration paid in an asset acquisition is allocated among the assets acquired based on their relative fair values at acquisition date. In relation to the Exchange Transaction, relative fair values obtained from a third-party valuation firm were used to calculate the amounts recorded for the Commercial Loan, the Exchangeable Note, the equity method investment and the option agreement at their acquisition dates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents —We consider cash in demand deposit accounts and temporary investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We maintain our cash and cash equivalents with highly rated financial institutions. The balances in our bank accounts may exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits. We periodically evaluate the risk of exceeding insured levels and may transfer funds as we deem appropriate.

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows include cash and cash equivalents of $65.7 million and restricted cash of $8.2 million as of September 30, 2019, and $117.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2018.


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Life Insurance Policies —Accounting Standards Codification ASC 325-30,Investments in Insurance Contracts,permits a reporting entity to account for its investments in life insurance policies using either the investment method or the fair value method. We elected to use the fair value method to account for our life insurance policies. We initially record our purchase of life insurance policies at the transactionpurchase price, which is the amount paid for the policy, inclusive of all direct external fees and costs associated with the acquisition.purchase. At each subsequent reporting period, we re-measure the investment at fair value in its entirety and recognize the change in fair value as unrealized gain or loss in the current period, net of premiums paid, within gain (loss) on life insurance policies, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

In a case where our acquisition of a policy is not complete as of a reporting date, but we have nonetheless advanced direct costs and deposits for the acquisition, those costs and deposits are recorded as other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets until the acquisition is complete and we have secured title to the policy. On both September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017, a total of $02018, none of our other assets comprised direct costs and deposits that we had advanced for life insurance policy acquisitions.

 

We also recognize realized gain (or loss) from a life insurance policy upon one of the two following events: (1) our receipt of notice or verified mortality of the insured; or (2) our sale of the policy (upon filing of change-of-ownership forms and receipt of payment). In the case of mortality, the gain (or loss) we recognize is the difference between the policy benefits and the carrying value of the policy once we determine that collection of the policy benefits is realizable and reasonably assured. In the case of a policy sale, the gain (or loss) we recognize is the difference between the sale price and the carrying value of the policy on the date we receive sale proceeds.

 

Life Insurance Policy Benefits Receivable, Net— Our policy benefit receivables represent amounts due from insurance carriers for claims submitted on matured life insurance policies. Policy benefit receivables are recorded at the policy benefit amounts less reserves for estimated uncollectible amounts. Uncollectible policy benefits can result from challenges by the insurance carrier to the legal validity of the policy, typically related to the concept of insurable interest, or from liquidity or solvency problems at the insurance carrier (although policy benefits are senior to any other obligations of a carrier).

We reserve for policy benefits when it becomes probable that we will not collect the full amount of the policy benefit. The reserve requirements are based on the best facts available to us and are re-evaluated and adjusted as additional information becomes available. Uncollectible policy benefits are written off against the reserves when it is deemed that a policy amount is uncollectible. As of September 30, 2019, the balance of the allowance for uncollectible receivables was $4.5 million, relating to a single life insurance policy claim where collection is doubtful.

Other Assets —Included in other assets at the current balance sheet dateSeptember 30, 2019 are $5.3$38.6 million of equity security investment (see below), $6.0 million of prepaid expenses, $1.6 million of net fixed assets, $1.0 cost method investment, $0.6 million of security deposits with states for life settlement provider licenses, $0.6 million net secured merchant cash advances and $0.8 million of other miscellaneous assets – including Life Epigenetics Inc.’s exclusive license for the “DNA Methylation Based Predictor of Mortality” technology for the life insurance industry. At December 31, 2017, other assets included $4.5 million of prepaid expenses, $1.9$1.3 million of net fixed assets, $0.6 million of security deposits with states for life settlement provider licenses $1.7and $3.9 million of other miscellaneous assets. At December 31, 2018, other assets included $38.6 million of equity security investment, $1.2 million of prepaid expenses, $1.5 million of net fixed assets, $0.6 million of security deposits with states for life settlement provider licenses, $0.5 million net secured merchant cash advances and $0.3$3.1 million of other miscellaneous assets.

 

In December 2018, in connection with the Final Closing of the Exchange Transaction, the Company entered into an Option Agreement with Beneficient. The agreement gives GWG the option to acquire the number of common units in BEN LP that would be received by the holder of NPC-A Prime limited partnership interests of Beneficient Holdings. There is no exercise price and the Company may exercise the option at any time until December 27, 2028, at which time the option will automatically exercise and settle. The Option Agreement is recorded in other assets at a value of $38.6 million at both September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The Option Agreement is considered an equity security investment and the Company has elected the measurement alternative for equity securities without a readily determinable fair value. Under this measurement alternative, we record the Option Agreement at its cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investments of Beneficient. As at September 30, 2019, there were no indications of impairment. The instrument earns a preferred return that we accrue to the investment balance and record in interest and other income in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.


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Financing ReceivableReceivables Accounting Standards Codification ASC 310,Receivables, provides guidance for receivables and notes that receivables arise from credit sales, loans or other transactions. Financing receivablereceivables includes loans and notes receivable. Originated loans we hold for which we have the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or to maturity (or payoff) are classified as held for investment. Financing receivables held for investment are reported in our condensed consolidated balance sheets at the outstanding principal balance adjusted for any write-offs, allowance for loan losses, deferred fees or costs, and any unamortized premiums or discounts. Interest income is accrued on outstanding principal as earned. Unamortized discounts and premiums are amortized using the effective interest method with the amortization recognized as part of interest income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.


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Losses on financing receivables are recognized when they are incurred, which requires us to make our best estimate of probable losses. Specific allowances are recorded for individually impaired loans to the extent we have determined thatdetermine it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to original contractual terms of the loan agreement. Certain loans classified as impaired may not require an allowance for loan loss because we believe that we will ultimately collect the unpaid balance (through collection or collateral repossession). The method for calculating the best estimate of losses depends on the type and risk characteristics of the related financing receivable.receivables. Such an estimate requires consideration of historical loss experience, adjusted for current conditions, and judgments about the probable effects of relevant observable data, including present economic conditions such as delinquency rates, financial health of market sectors, and the present and expected future levels of interest rates. The underlying assumptions, estimates and assessments we use to provide for losses are updated periodically to reflect our view of current conditions. Changes in such estimates can significantly affect the allowance and provision for losses. It is possible that we will experience credit losses that are different from our current estimates. We have no allowance for losses as ofat September 30, 2019 or December 31, 2018. Write-offs are deducted from the allowance for losses when we judge the principal to be uncollectible and subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance at the time cash is received on a written-off account.

 

Equity Method Investment — We account for investments in common stock or in-substance common stock in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but do not own a controlling financial interest, under the equity method of accounting. Investments within the scope of the equity method of accounting are initially measured at cost, including the cost of the investment itself and direct transaction costs incurred to acquire the investment. After the initial recognition of the investment at cost, we recognize income and losses from our investment by adjusting upward or downward the balance of our equity method investment on our condensed consolidated balance sheet with such adjustments, if any, flowing through earnings (loss) from equity in net earnings of investeemethod investment on our condensed consolidated statement of operations, in all cases adjusted to reflect amortization of basis differences, if any, and the elimination of intercompany gains and losses, if any. Cash distributions received from equity method investees are recorded as reductions to the investment balance and classified on the statement of cash flows using the cumulative earnings approach.

 

Our equity method investment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment might not be recoverable. These circumstances can include, but are not limited to:to evidence that we do not have the ability to recover the carrying amount, the inability of the investee to sustain earnings, a current fair value of the investment that is less than the carrying amount, and other investors ceasing to provide support or reducereducing their financial commitment to the investee. If the fair value of the investment is less than the carrying amount, and the investment will not recover in the near term, then an other-than-temporary impairment may exist. We recognize a loss in value of an investment deemed other-than-temporary in the period the conclusion is made.

 

The Company reports its share of the income or loss of the equity method investeepartner companies on a one-quarter lag where we do not expect financial information to be consistently available on a timely basis.

 

For more information on equity method investment, see Note 7.

Leases –The Company currently has one significant lease relating to office space that is classified as an operating lease. We assess whether an arrangement is a lease at inception. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. We have elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all assets. Operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities are calculated based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the lease start date. As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease start date in determining the present value of future payments. The operating lease asset is increased by any lease payments made at or before the lease start date and reduced by lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred. The lease term includes options to renew or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The depreciable life of lease assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.


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Stock-Based Compensation — We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based payments at fair value on the grant date over the requisite service period. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the weighted-average fair value of stock options.options and stock appreciation rights. For restricted stock grants (including restricted stock units), fair value is determined as of the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense is recorded in general and administrative expenses based on the classification of the employee or vendor. The determination of fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant is affected by our stock price and a number of subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, the expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards and the expected duration of the awards. We account for the effects of forfeitures as they occur.

 

The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury rates at the date of grant with maturity dates approximately equal to the expected life at grant date. Volatility is based on the standard deviation of the average continuously compounded rate of return of five selected companies.

 

Deferred Financing and Issuance Costs— Loans advanced to us under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation, as described in Note 8,9, are reported net of financing costs, including issuance costs, sales commissions and other direct expenses, which are amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the facility. We had no loans advanced to us under our senior credit facility with Autobahn Funding Company during the year ended December 31, 2017 and this credit facility has since been terminated, as described in Note 7. The L Bonds, as described in Note 10, are reported net of financing costs, which are amortized using the effective interest method over the term of those borrowings. The Series I Secured Notes, as described in Note 9 have been redeemed, was reported net of financing costs, all of which were fully amortized using the interest method as of December 31, 2017. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A”), as described in Note 12, was reported net of financing costs (including the fair value of warrants issued), all of which were fully amortized using the interest method as of December 31, 2017. All shares of Series A have been redeemed and the obligations thereunder satisfied. Selling and issuance costs of Redeemable Preferred Stock (“RPS”) and Series 2 Redeemable Preferred Stock (“RPS and RPS 2,2”), described in Notes 12 and 13, and 14,respectively, are netted against additional paid-in-capital,paid-in capital, until depleted, and then against the outstanding balance of the preferred stock. The offerings of our RPS and RPS 2 closed in March 2017 and April 2018, respectively. There were no issuance costs associated with the August 2018 issuance of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, described in Note 15, in August 2018.14.

 

Earnings (Loss) per Share —Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders are calculated using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reported period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are calculated based on the potential dilutive impact of our Series A, RPS, RPS 2, Series B,restricted stock units, warrants and stock options. Due to our net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, there are no dilutive securities.


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Reclassification — Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations. See Note 23 for an explanation of certain reclassifications we recorded in comparative periods on the guarantor financial statements.

 

Recently IssuedNewly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements On February 25, 2016, the FASB issuedJanuary 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02,Leases(“ASU 2016-02”) (Topic 842). The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. ASU 2016-02 provides more transparencyrequires lessees to recognize right-of-use assets and comparability inlease liabilities on the financial statements of lessees by recognizingbalance sheet for all leases with a term greater than twelve months onmonths. We elected to adopt the standard using the modified retrospective method, without restatement of prior periods’ financial information. The impact to the balance sheet. Lessees will also be requiredsheet was the addition of approximately $0.9 million in right-of-use assets, a reduction to disclose key information about their leases. Earlydeferred rent of $0.7 million, and a net increase to lease liabilities of $1.6 million for our operating lease. The adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this pronouncement and havenew standard did not yet adopted ASU 2016-02 as of September 30, 2018. The impact of the adoption is not expected to be material to the financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 (“ASU 2016-09”) to simplify the accounting for stock compensation related to the following items: income tax accounting, award classification, estimation of forfeitures, and cash flow presentation. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We adopted ASU 2016-09 effective January 1, 2017. The impact of the adoption was not material to the financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 (“ASU 2016-18”), which amends ASC 230Statement of Cash Flows to add or clarify guidance on the classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The guidance, to be applied retrospectively when adopted, requires entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. We adopted ASU 2016-18 as of March 31, 2018. The impact of the adoption was not material to the financial statements.

Restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements— The Company has restated these financial statements to correct an error in recognizing the effects of the Beneficient Transaction described above which occurred on August 10, 2018. After consultation with the Commission, the Company determined that it had understated certain assets and liabilities related to the Beneficient Transaction. This restatement has recognized the effects of the transaction as noted below, which are largely balance sheet related.

Impacts of restatement –The effects of the restatement on the line items within the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2018 are as follows:

  As       
  originally       
  reported  Adjustments  As restated 
ASSETS:         
Financing receivable from affiliate $-  $366,871,000  $366,871,000 
Equity method investment  -   42,069,000   42,069,000 
Other assets  13,022,000   (3,185,000)  9,837,000 
Total assets  935,907,000   405,755,000   1,341,662,000 
             
LIABILITIES:            
Seller Trust L Bonds $-  $403,235,000  $403,235,000 
Interest and dividends payable  16,228,000   2,520,000   18,748,000 
Total liabilities  754,749,000   405,755,000   1,160,504,000 

The effects of the restatement on the line items within the Company’smaterially affect our condensed consolidated statements of operations, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 are as follows:condensed consolidated statements of cash flows or condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity.

 

  Three Months ended September 30, 2018  Nine Months ended September 30, 2018 
  As        As       
  originally        originally       
  reported  Adjustments  As restated  reported  Adjustments  As restated 
Interest and other income $931,000  $4,285,000  $5,216,000  $2,579,000  $4,285,000  $6,864,000 
Interest expense  17,515,000   4,285,000   21,800,000   50,726,000   4,285,000   55,011,000 
Net Loss  (10,522,000)  -   (10,522,000)  (19,758,000)  -   (19,758,000)

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements— In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities and loans. The standard requires entities to use a new, forward-looking “expected loss” model that is expected to generally result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those years, for smaller reporting companies, as defined by the SEC, but early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on our condensed consolidated financial statements.


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In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The effectsguidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Certain of restatementthe amendments require prospective application, while the remainder require retrospective application. Early adoption is allowed either for the entire standard or only the provisions that eliminate or modify the requirements. The Company believes that we are currently compliant with this pronouncement but continues to evaluate potential impact of this guidance on the major categories within the Company’sour condensed consolidated statementsfinancial statements.

(2) Correction of an Immaterial Error

In the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, are as follows:we have separated the gross borrowings and repayments on our senior credit facility with LNV Corporation that were previously erroneously reported on a net basis in cash flows from financing activities.

 

  Three Months ended September 30, 2018 
  As       
  originally       
  Reported  Adjustments  As restated 
Net cash flows provided (used) in operating activities $(19,689,000) $1,421,000  $(18,268,000)
Net cash flows provided (used) in investing activities  (40,566,000)  (1,421,000)  (41,987,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $(10,153,000) $-  $(10,153,000)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, we previously reported net repayments of senior debt of $18.4 million and $50.6 million, respectively. We have revised the comparative information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 to report gross borrowings on senior debt of $0 million and $12.9 million, respectively, and gross repayments of senior debt of $18.4 million and $63.5 million, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. This revision had no effect on the total cash flows from financing activities.

  Nine Months ended September 30, 2018 
  As       
  originally       
  Reported  Adjustments  As restated 
Net cash flows provided (used) in operating activities $(68,666,000) $1,421,000  $(67,245,000)
Net cash flows provided (used) in investing activities  (84,883,000)  (1,421,000)  (86,304,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $(21,828,000) $-  $(21,828,000)

 

(2)(3) Restrictions on Cash

 

Under the terms of our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation (discussed in Note 8)9), we are required to maintain collection and payment accounts that are used to collect policy benefits from pledged policies, pay annual policy premiums, interest and other charges under the facility, and distribute funds to pay down the facility. facility, and distribute excess funds to the borrower (GWG DLP Funding IV, LLC).

The agents for the lender authorize the disbursements from these accounts. At September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, there was a balance of $2,370,000$8,112,000 and $19,967,000,$4,164,000, respectively, in these collection and payment accounts.

 

To fund the Company’s acquisition of life insurance policies, we are required to maintain escrow accounts. Distributions from these accounts are made according to life insurance policy purchase contracts. At September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, there was a balance of $700,000$93,000 and $8,383,000,$6,685,000, respectively, in the Company’s escrow accounts.

 

(3)(4) Investment in Life Insurance Policies

 

Our investments in life insurance policies are valued based on unobservable inputs that are significant to their overall fair value. Changes in the fair value of these policies, net of premiums paid, are recorded in gain (loss) on life insurance policies, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Fair value is determined on a discounted cash flow basis that incorporates life expectancy assumptions generally derived from reports obtained from widely accepted life expectancy providers (other than insured lives covered under small face amount policies those with $1 million in face value benefits or less)less — which utilize either a single fully underwritten, or simplified report based on self-reported medical interview), assumptions relating to cost-of-insurance (premium) rates and other assumptions. The discount rate we apply incorporates current information about discount rates applied by other public reporting companies owning portfolios of life insurance policies, the discount rates observed in the life insurance secondary market through competitive bidding observations (which have declined recently as a result of our decreased purchase activity) and other means, fixed income market interest rates, the estimated credit exposure to the insurance companies that issued the life insurance policies and management’s estimate of the operational risk yield premium a purchaser would require to receive the future cash flows derived from our portfolio as a whole. Management has significant discretion regarding the combination of these and other factors when determining the discount rate. As a result of management’s analysis, a discount rate of 10.45%8.25% was applied to our portfolio as of both September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017.2018.


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Portfolio Information

 

Our portfolio of life insurance policies, owned by our subsidiaries as of September 30, 2018,2019 is summarized below:

 

Life Insurance Portfolio Summary

 

Total portfolio face value of policy benefits $1,961,598,000 
Total life insurance portfolio face value of policy benefits $2,064,156,000 
Average face value per policy $1,805,000  $1,758,000 
Average face value per insured life $2,018,000  $1,887,000 
Average age of insured (years)*  82.1   82.3 
Average life expectancy estimate (years)*  6.7   7.3 
Total number of policies  1,087   1,174 
Number of unique lives  972   1,094 
Demographics  76% Males; 24% Females   74% Male; 26% Female 
Number of smokers  43   45 
Largest policy as % of total portfolio face value  0.68%  0.64%
Average policy as % of total portfolio  0.09%
Average policy as % of total portfolio face value  0.09%
Average annual premium as % of face value  2.90%  3.2%

 

*Averages presented in the table are weighted averages.averages by face amount of policy benefits.

 

A summary of our policies, organized according to their estimated life expectancy dates, grouped by year, as of the reporting date, is as follows:

 

 As of September 30, 2018  As of December 31, 2017  As of September 30, 2019  As of December 31, 2018 
Years Ending December 31, Number of Policies  Estimated Fair Value  Face Value  Number of Policies  Estimated Fair Value  Face Value  Number of
Policies
  Estimated
Fair Value
  Face Value  Number of
Policies
  Estimated
Fair Value
  Face Value 
2018  2  $2,102,000  $2,125,000   8  $4,398,000  $4,689,000 
2019  28   35,046,000   42,302,000   48   63,356,000   83,720,000   3  $3,232,000  $3,375,000   9  $6,380,000  $7,305,000 
2020  74   79,263,000   111,584,000   87   79,342,000   127,373,000   19   12,533,000   14,917,000   41   46,338,000   59,939,000 
2021  111   117,490,000   189,768,000   98   96,154,000   170,695,000   62   75,255,000   100,575,000   81   68,836,000   108,191,000 
2022  128   124,662,000   227,146,000   90   85,877,000   181,120,000   109   109,003,000   180,986,000   104   97,231,000   177,980,000 
2023  112   91,782,000   215,084,000   93   69,467,000   175,458,000   121   114,084,000   213,293,000   109   93,196,000   185,575,000 
2024  114   91,738,000   242,455,000   100   77,638,000   228,188,000   111   98,450,000   217,355,000   107   84,150,000   211,241,000 
Thereafter  518   249,386,000   931,134,000   374   174,295,000   704,905,000   749   394,961,000   1,333,655,000   703   351,791,000   1,297,761,000 
Totals  1,087  $791,469,000  $1,961,598,000   898  $650,527,000  $1,676,148,000   1,174  $807,518,000  $2,064,156,000   1,154  $747,922,000  $2,047,992,000 

 

We recognized life insurance benefits of $7,973,000$27,470,000 and $9,747,000$7,973,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively. The forgoing amounts pertainedrespectively, related to policies with a carrying valuesvalue of $6,640,000 and $2,326,000, respectively, and $2,333,000, respectively, for which weas a result recorded realized gains of $5,647,000$20,830,000 and $7,414,000, respectively.$5,647,000. We recognized life insurance benefits of $50,100,000$80,927,000 and $39,657,000$50,100,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively. The forgoing amounts pertainedrespectively, related to policies with a carrying valuesvalue of $20,685,000 and $13,558,000, respectively, and $7,716,000, for which weas a result recorded realized gains of $36,542,000$60,242,000 and $31,941,000, respectively.


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(unaudited)$36,542,000.

 

ReconciliationA reconciliation of gain (loss) on life insurance policies:policies is as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2018  2017  2018  2017  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows(1) $19,069,000  $12,568,000  $55,483,000  $40,033,000  $17,908,000  $19,069,000  $52,161,000  $55,483,000 
Unrealized gain on acquisitions(2)  9,021,000   7,217,000   21,790,000   25,863,000   472,000   9,021,000   6,775,000   21,790,000 
Premiums and other annual fees  (14,765,000)  (13,174,000)  (39,670,000)  (36,124,000)  (17,219,000)  (14,765,000)  (49,055,000)  (39,670,000)
Change in discount rates(3)(4)  -   7,987,000   -   12,130,000             
Change in life expectancy evaluation(4)(5)  73,000   (5,370,000)  (4,890,000)  (13,974,000)     73,000      (4,890,000)
Face value of matured policies  7,973,000   9,747,000   50,100,000   39,657,000   27,470,000   7,973,000   80,927,000   50,100,000 
Fair value of matured policies  (5,650,000)  (4,554,000)  (29,883,000)  (22,468,000)  (10,839,000)  (5,650,000)  (31,590,000)  (29,883,000)
Gain on life insurance policies, net $15,721,000  $14,421,000  $52,930,000  $45,117,000 
Gain (loss) on life insurance policies, net $17,792,000  $15,721,000  $59,218,000  $52,930,000 

 

(1)Change in fair value of expected future cash flows relating to our investment in life insurance policies that are not specifically attributable to changes in life expectancy, discount rate changes or policy maturity events.

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(2)Gain resulting from fair value in excess of transactionthe purchase price for life insurance policies acquired during the reporting period.

 

(3)The discount rate applied to estimate the fair value of the portfolio of life insurance policies we own was 8.25% at September 30 and June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and was 10.45% at September 30 and June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.

(4)The discount rate of 10.45% as of September 30,8.25% is based on our “longest life expectancy” methodology (among other factors) which was adopted at December 31, 2018, remained unchanged from bothwhereas the prior quarter and year end dates. The discount rate of 10.54% as of September 30, 2017 reflected a decrease from the 10.81% rate used at June 30, 2017 and 10.96% used at December 31, 2016.10.45% is based on our historical “average life expectancy methodology” (among other factors).

  

(4)(5)The change in fair value due to updating life expectancy estimates on certain life insurance policies in our portfolio.

 

We currently estimate thatEstimated premium payments and servicing fees required to maintain our current portfolio of life insurance policies in force for the next five years, assuming no mortalities, are as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31, Premiums  Servicing  Premiums and Servicing Fees  Premiums  Servicing  Total 
Three months ending December 31, 2018 $14,034,000  $345,000  $14,379,000 
2019  64,852,000   1,381,000   66,233,000 
Three months ending December 31, 2019 $16,553,000  $430,000  $16,983,000 
2020  76,664,000   1,381,000   78,045,000   76,305,000   1,719,000   78,024,000 
2021  88,681,000   1,381,000   90,062,000   88,684,000   1,719,000   90,403,000 
2022  101,411,000   1,381,000   102,792,000   101,706,000   1,719,000   103,425,000 
2023  113,676,000   1,381,000   115,057,000   113,838,000   1,719,000   115,557,000 
2024  123,793,000   1,719,000   125,512,000 
 $459,318,000  $7,250,000  $466,568,000  $520,879,000  $9,025,000  $529,904,000 

 

Management anticipates funding the majority of the premium payments and servicing fees estimated above from cash flows realized from life insurance policy benefits, and to the extent necessary, with additional borrowing capacity created as the premiums and servicing costs of pledged life insurance policies become due, under the amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation as described in Note 8,9, and the net proceeds from our offering of L Bonds as described in Note 10. Management anticipates funding premiums and servicing costs of non-pledged life insurance policies with cash flows realized from life insurance policy benefits from our portfolio of life insurance policies and net proceeds from our offering of L Bonds. The proceeds of these capital sources may also be used for the purchase, policy premiums and servicing costs of additional life insurance policies, working capital and financing expenditures including paying principal, interest and dividends.

 

(4)(5) Fair Value Definition and Hierarchy

 

Accounting Standards CodificationASC 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,(“ASC 820”) establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value. Market price observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of investment, the characteristics specific to the investment and the state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Assets and liabilities with readily available and actively quoted prices, or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices in an orderly market, generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.


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ASC 820 maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring the use of observable inputs whenever available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect assumptions about how market participants price an asset or liability based on the best available information. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.date (a non-distressed transaction in which neither seller nor buyer is compelled to engage in the transaction). A sale of the portfolio or a portion of the portfolio in an other than orderly transaction would likely occur at less than the fair value of the respective life insurance policies.


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The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the observability of inputs as follows:

 

 Level 1 —Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Because valuationsValuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market.

 

 Level 2 —Valuations based on one or more quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

 

 Level 3 —Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary by types of assets and liabilities and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, whether an instrument is established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by management in determining fair value is greatest for assets and liabilities categorized in Level 3.

 

Level 3 Valuation Process

 

The estimated fair value of our portfolio of life insurance policies is determined on a quarterly basis by management taking into consideration a number of factors, including changes in discount rate assumptions, estimated premium payments and life expectancy estimate assumptions, as well as any changes in economic and other relevant conditions. The discount rate incorporates current information about discount rates applied by other reporting companies owning portfolios of life insurance policies, the discount rates observed in the life insurance secondary market through competitive bidding observations (which have declined recently as a result of our decreased purchase activity) and other means, fixed income market interest rates, the estimated credit exposure to the insurance company that issued the life insurance policy and management’s estimate of the operational risk yield premium a purchaser would require to receive the future cash flows derived from our portfolio as a whole. Management has significant discretion regarding the combination of these and other factors when determining the discount rate.

 

These inputs are then used to estimate the discounted cash flows from the portfolio using the Model Actuarial Pricing System (“MAPS”)ClariNet LS probabilistic and stochastic portfolio pricing model from ClearLife Limited, which estimates the expected cash flows using various mortality probabilities and scenarios. The valuation process includes a review by senior management as of each quarterly valuation date. We also engage MAPSClearLife Limited to independently verify the accuracyprepare a net present value calculation of the valuationsour life insurance portfolio using the inputs we provide on a quarterly basis. A copy of a letter documenting the MAPS calculation is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

The following table reconciles the beginning and ending fair value of our Level 3 investments in our portfolio of life insurance policies for the periods ended September 30, as follows:

 

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 2018  2017  2018  2017  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Beginning balance $726,063,000  $577,050,000  $650,527,000  $511,192,000  $799,266,000  $726,063,000  $747,922,000  $650,527,000 
Purchases  42,892,000   25,199,000   98,442,000   67,321,000   711,000   42,892,000   32,250,000   98,442,000 
Maturities (initial cost basis)  (2,326,000)  (2,333,000)  (13,558,000)  (7,716,000)  (6,640,000)  (2,326,000)  (20,685,000)  (13,558,000)
Net change in fair value  24,840,000   20,182,000   56,058,000   49,301,000   14,181,000   24,840,000   48,031,000   56,058,000 
Ending balance $791,469,000  $620,098,000  $791,469,000  $620,098,000  $807,518,000  $791,469,000  $807,518,000  $791,469,000 

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ForHistorically, for life insurance policies with face amounts greater than $1 million and that are not pledged as collateral under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation (approximately 21.5%25.3% of our portfolio by face amount of policy benefits), we attemptattempted to update theobtain updated life expectancy estimatesreports on a continuous rotating three year cycle. For life insurance policies that are pledged under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation (approximately 68.7%62.5% of our portfolio by face amount of policy benefits)benefits as of September 30, 2019), prior to entering into the second amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation on November 1, 2019, we are presentlywere required to update the life expectancy estimates every two years beginning from the closing date of the amended and restated senior credit facility.facility with LNV Corporation. Under the second amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation, we are required to update the life expectancy estimates no later than December 18, 2020 and obtain updated life expectancy updates no less frequently than once every five years. For the remaining small face insurance policies (i.e., a policy with $1 million in face value benefits or less), we may employ a range ofhistorically employed other methods and timeframes to update life expectancy estimates (see Note 25).estimates.

With the adoption of the Longest Life Expectancy method in the fourth quarter of 2018 (as described under “Fair Value Components — Life Expectancies” within the Management Discussion and Analysis section), we discontinued the practice of obtaining updated life expectancy reports (or updating specific life expectancies in any manner) except as required by lenders to comply with existing and future covenants within credit facilities. This change was accounted for as a change in accounting estimate and affects current and future periods. To the extent such updated life expectancy reports are available, we do not expect to incorporate these life expectancy reports into our revised valuation methodology; however, we will monitor this data to determine over time if there exists any additive predictive value in relation to the basis of its mortality projections.

 

The following table summarizes the inputs utilized in estimating the fair value of our portfolio of life insurance policies:

 

 As of
September 30,
2018
  As of
December 31,
2017
  As of
September 30,
2019
  As of
December 31,
2018
 
Weighted-average age of insured, years *  82.1   81.7 
Weighted-average life expectancy, months *  79.9   82.4 
Weighted-average age of insured, years*  82.3   82.1 
Age of insured range, years  62-101   61-100 
Weighted-average life expectancy, months*  87.6   93.2 
Life expectancy range, months  1-243   1-251 
Average face amount per policy $1,805,000  $1,867,000  $1,758,000  $1,775,000 
Discount rate  10.45%  10.45%  8.25%  8.25%

 

(*)Weighted-average by face amount of policy benefits

 

Life expectancy estimates and market discount rates for a portfolio of life insurance policies are inherently uncertain and the effect of changes in estimates may be significant. For example, if the life expectancy estimates were increased or decreased by four and eight months on each outstanding policy, and the discount rates were increased or decreased by 1% and 2%, with all other variables held constant, the fair value of our investment in life insurance policies would increase or decrease as summarized below:

 

Change in Fair Value of the Investment in Life Insurance Policies

 

  Change in Life Expectancy Estimates 
  minus 8 months  minus 4 months  plus
4 months
  plus
8 months
 
             
September 30, 2018 $103,902,000  $51,782,000  $(51,418,000) $(102,195,000)
December 31, 2017 $86,391,000  $42,886,000  $(42,481,000) $(84,238,000)
  Change in Life Expectancy Estimates 
  minus
8 months
  minus
4 months
  plus
4 months
  plus
8 months
 
September 30, 2019 $116,229,000  $59,050,000  $(57,071,000) $(113,742,000)
December 31, 2018 $113,410,000  $57,611,000  $(55,470,000) $(110,473,000)

 

  Change in Discount Rate 
  minus 2%  minus 1%  plus 1%  plus 2% 
             
September 30, 2018 $78,624,000  $37,643,000  $(34,665,000) $(66,663,000)
December 31, 2017 $68,117,000  $32,587,000  $(29,964,000) $(57,583,000)
  Change in Discount Rate 
  minus 2%  minus 1%  plus 1%  plus 2% 
September 30, 2019 $94,576,000  $44,978,000  $(40,918,000) $(78,257,000)
December 31, 2018 $95,747,000  $45,440,000  $(41,179,000) $(78,615,000)

Other Fair Value Considerations

 

The carrying value of policy benefit receivables, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities and low credit risk. Using the income-based valuation approach, the estimated fair value of our L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds, largely containing the same terms, having an aggregate face value of $586,063,000$1,209,840,000 as of September 30, 2018,2019, is approximately $592,527,000$1,283,460,000 based on a weighted-average market interest rate of 6.84%6.28%. The Seller Trust L Bonds, which contain certain rights that differ from our other L Bonds, nevertheless have generally similar terms to our other L Bonds. Therefore we use the same income-based approach used for L Bonds resulting in an approximate fair value of $403,235,000 for the Seller Trust L Bonds compared to an aggregate face value of $403,235,000.


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The Exchangeable Note receivable from Beneficient is expected to be converted to Beneficient common units (at a price of $10 per unit) upon Final Closing, which is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2018. Due primarily to the above market interest rate of 12.4% on the Exchangeable Note, we estimate the fair value of approximately $170,545,000 based on the estimated convertible value of the underlying units.(unaudited)

 

The Commercial Loan receivable from BeneficientBEN LP (see Note 6) has a below-market interest rate of 5.0% per year; provided that the accrued interest from the date of the Initial Transfer to the Final Closing Date of the BeneficientExchange Transaction will bewas added to the principal balance of the Commercial Loan. From and after the Final Closing Date, one-half of the interest, or 2.5% per year, will beis due and payable monthly in cash, and (ii) one-half of the interest, or 2.5% per year, will accrueaccrues and compoundcompounds annually on each anniversary date of the Final Closing Date and becomebecomes due and payable in full in cash on the maturity date. WeUtilizing an implied yield of 6.75%, we estimate the fair value of the Commercial Loan to be approximately $188,936,000 as of approximately $189,150,000September 30, 2019 based on a market yield analysis for similar instruments with similar credit profiles. We utilizedThe Commercial Loan had a carrying value of $190,018,000 as of September 30, 2019. 

The Promissory Note receivable from the LiquidTrusts (see Note 6) earns interest at 7.0% per year, payable upon maturity in 2023. Utilizing an implied yield of 7.0%, we estimate the fair value of the Promissory Note to be approximately 6.75%.


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(unaudited)$49,924,000 as of September 30, 2019 based on a market yield analysis for similar instruments with similar credit profiles. The Promissory Note had a carrying value of $51,167,000 as of September 30, 2019.

 

The carrying value of the amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation reflects interest charged at 12-month LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The margin represents our credit risk, and the strength of the portfolio of life insurance policies collateralizing the debt. The overall rate reflects the current interest rate market, and the carrying value of the facility approximates fair value.

 

GWG MCA Capital, Inc. (“GWG MCA”) participatesparticipated in the merchant cash advance industry by directly advancing sums to merchants and lending money, on a secured basis, to companies that advance sums to merchants. Each quarter, we review the carrying value of these cash advances, determine if an impairment exists and establish or adjust an allowance for loan loss as necessary. At September 30, 20182019, one of our secured cash advances was impaired. Specifically, the secured loan to Nulook Capital LLC had an outstanding balance of $1,908,000$1,879,000 and an allowance for loan loss of $1,908,000$1,879,000 at September 30, 2018.2019. We deem fair value to be the estimated collectible value on each loan or advance made from GWG MCA. Secured merchant cash advances, net of allowance for loan loss, of $635,000none and $1,662,000$547,000 are included within other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. Where we estimate the collectible amount to be less than the outstanding balance, we record an allowance for the difference. Provision for merchant cash advances are recorded within other expenses on the statementour condensed consolidated statements of operations (see Note 19)18). GWG MCA no longer participates in the merchant cash advance industry.

 

The following table summarizesCertain assets are subject to periodic impairment testing by comparing the respective carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value. In the event we determine these assets to be impaired, we would recognize an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the impaired asset exceeds its estimated fair value. These periodic impairment tests utilize company-specific assumptions involving significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3, in the fair value hierarchy.

GWG Holdings previously had outstanding common stock warrants; however, the warrants (discussedexpired in Note 17) as ofthe quarter ended September 30, 2018:2019.


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Month issued Warrants issued  Fair value per share  Risk free
rate
  Volatility  Term 
September 2014  16,000  $1.26   1.85%  17.03%  5 years 
   16,000                 

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(5) Financing Receivable from Affiliate (as restated)(unaudited)

 

(6) Financing Receivables from Affiliates

Commercial Loan

 

On August 10, 2018, in connection with the Initial Transfer of the BeneficientExchange Transaction, GWG Life, as lender, and Beneficient,BEN LP, as borrower, entered into the Commercial Loan Agreement inAgreement. On December 28, 2018, the amountFinal Closing Date of $200,000,000.the Exchange Transaction, the agreement was amended to adjust the principal to $192,508,000. The principal amount under the Commercial Loan is due on August 9, 2023, but is extendable for two five-year terms under certain circumstances. The extensions are available to the borrower provided that (a) in the event BeneficientBEN LP completes at least one public offering of its common units raising at least $50,000,000, which on its own or together with any other public offering of Beneficient’sBEN LP’s common units results in Beneficient raising at least $100,000,000, then the maturity date will be extended to August 9, 2028; and (b) in the event that BeneficientBEN LP (i) completes at least one public offering of its common units raising at least $50,000,000, which on its own or together with any other public offering of Beneficient’sBEN LP’s common units results in Beneficient raising at least $100,000,000 and (ii) at least 75% of Beneficient Holding’s total outstanding NPC-B limited partnership interests, if any, have been converted to shares of Beneficient’sBEN LP’s common units, then the maturity date will be extended to August 9, 2033.

 

Repayment of the Commercial Loan is subordinated in right of payment to other Beneficient obligations, including (i) Beneficient’s exiting senior debt obligations, (ii) any of Beneficient’s senior debt and commercial bank debt ifand (iii) any and to Beneficient’sBeneficient obligations whichthat may arise in connection with its NPC-Bthe issuance of Preferred Series B Unit limited partnership interests. Beneficient’sAccounts of Beneficient Holdings. BEN LP’s obligations under the Commercial Loan Agreement are unsecured.

 

The Commercial Loan Agreement contains negative covenants that limit or restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the incurrence of liens and indebtedness by Beneficient, fundamental changes to its business and transactions with affiliates. The Commercial Loan Agreement also contains customary affirmative covenants, including, but not limited to, preservation of corporate existence, compliance with applicable law, payment of taxes, notice of material events, financial reporting and keeping of proper books of record and account.

 

The Commercial Loan Agreement includes customary events of default, including, but not limited to, nonpaymentnon-payment of principal or interest, failure to comply with covenants, failure to pay other indebtedness when due, cross-acceleration to other debt, material adverse effects, events of bankruptcy and insolvency, and unsatisfied judgments. The borrower was in compliance with its financial reporting covenants in the covenantsCommercial Loan Agreement as of the most recent balance sheet date.September 30, 2019.

 

The principal amount of the Commercial Loan bears interest at 5.0%5.00% per year from the Final Closing Date. One-half of the interest, or 2.5%2.50% per year, will beis due and payable monthly in cash, and (ii) one-half of the interest, or 2.5%2.50% per year, will accrueaccrues and compoundcompounds annually on each anniversary date of the Final Closing Date and becomebecomes due and payable in full in cash on the maturity date. The accrued interest from the Initial Transfer to the Final Closing date will beDate was added to the principal amount of the loan.Commercial Loan. The Commercial Loan was issuedrecorded at a discount as a result of the relative fair value allocations for the assets received in the Beneficient transaction.Initial Transfer of the Exchange Transaction. Under ASC 805, Business Combinations, the consideration paid in an asset acquisition is allocated among the assets acquired based on their relative fair values at acquisition date. The discount will beis being amortized to interest income over the term of the loan.

 

In accordance with the Supplemental Indenture issuinggoverning the issuance of the Seller Trust L Bonds, upon a redemption event or at the maturity date of the Seller Trust L Bonds, the Company, at its option, may use the outstanding principal amount of the Commercial Loan, and accrued and unpaid interest thereon, as repayment consideration of the Seller Trust L Bonds (See(see Note 11).

Promissory Note

On May 31, 2019, GWG Life entered into a Promissory Note (the “Promissory Note”), made by Jeffrey S. Hinkle and Dr. John A. Stahl, not in their individual capacity but solely as trustees of The LT-1 LiquidTrust, The LT-2 LiquidTrust, The LT-5 LiquidTrust, The LT-7 LiquidTrust, The LT-8 LiquidTrust and The LT-9 LiquidTrust (collectively, the “LiquidTrust Borrowers”) in the principal amount of $65,000,000. Pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Note, GWG Life will fund a term loan to the LiquidTrust Borrowers in an aggregate principal amount of $65,000,000 (the “Loan”), which Loan is to be funded in two installments as described below. The Loan was made pursuant to GWG’s strategy to further diversify into alternative assets (beyond life insurance) and ancillary businesses and was intended to better position Beneficient’s balance sheet, working capital and liquidity profile to satisfy anticipated state of Texas regulatory requirements.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Exchangeable NoteThe LiquidTrust Borrowers are common law trusts established as part of alternative asset financings extended by a subsidiary of BEN LP, of which the Company owns approximately 90% of the issued and outstanding common units of BEN LP (although, on a fully diluted basis, our ownership interest in common units of BEN LP would be reduced significantly below a majority of those issued and outstanding). Although each Borrower is allocated a portion of the Loan equal to approximately 16.7% of the aggregate outstanding principal of the Loan, the Loan constitutes the joint and several obligations of the LiquidTrust Borrowers.

 

On August 10, 2018, in connection with the Initial Transfer of the Beneficient Transaction, Beneficient issued to GWG the Exchangeable Promissory Note (the “Exchangeable Note”)An initial advance in the principal amount of $162,911,000. The Exchangeable Note accrues interest at a rate$50,000,000 was funded on June 3, 2019 and, subject to satisfaction of 12.4% per year, compounded annually. Interestcertain customary conditions, it is payableanticipated that the second advance, in cash on the earlier to occur of the maturity date or the Final Closing Date; provided that Beneficient may, at its option, add to the outstanding principal balance under the Commercial Loan Agreement the accrued interest in lieu of payment in cash of such accrued interest thereon at the Final Closing Date (or, if earlier, the maturity date of the Exchangeable Note). The principal amount of the Exchangeable Note is payable in cash on August 9, 2023. In the event the Final Closing Date occurs on or prior to the maturity date, the principal amount of the Exchangeable Note is$15,000,000, will be funded no later than December 31, 2019. The Loan bears interest at 7.0% per annum, with interest payable in Beneficient common units at a price equal to $10 per unit. In the event the Final Closing Date occurs priormaturity, and matures on June 30, 2023. Subject to the maturity date, Beneficient may,Intercreditor Agreements (as defined below), the Loan can be prepaid at its option, pay the accrued interestLiquidTrust Borrowers’ election without premium or penalty.

The Loan is unsecured and is subject to certain covenants (including a restriction on the Exchangeable Note inincurrence of any indebtedness senior to the formLoan other than existing senior loan obligations to each of HCLP Nominees, L.L.C. (“HCLP”) and Beneficient common unitsHoldings, Inc. (“BHI”, and together with HCLP, the “Senior Lenders”), as lenders) and events of default. The Senior Lenders are directly or inindirectly associated with one of Beneficient’s founders, who is also Chairman of the formCompany’s Board of a promissory note providing for a term of up to two years and cash interest payable semi-annually at the rate of 5.0% per year.Directors.

Intercreditor Agreements

 

In accordanceconnection with the Supplemental Indenture forPromissory Note, the Seller Trust L Bonds, upon a redemption event or atCompany also entered into two intercreditor and subordination agreements: (1) an Intercreditor Agreement between the GWG Life and HCLP and (2) an Intercreditor Agreement between the GWG Life and BHI (the “Intercreditor Agreements”). Under the Intercreditor Agreements, GWG Life agrees to subordinate the Loan to the secured obligations of Beneficient and its affiliates outstanding to the Senior Lenders (the “Senior Loan Obligations”), agrees to not take any liens to secure the Loan (and to subordinate such liens, if any, to the liens of the Senior Lenders), and agrees not to take enforcement actions under the Promissory Note until such Senior Loan Obligations are paid in full. The Intercreditor Agreements establish various other inter-lender and subordination terms, including, without limitation, with respect to permitted actions by each party, permitted payments, waivers, voting arrangements in bankruptcy, application of certain proceeds and limitations on amendments of the respective loan obligations of the parties. The Senior Lenders have agreed not to extend the maturity date of the Seller Trust L Bonds, the Company, at its option, may usetheir respective loan obligations beyond June 30, 2023 or increase the outstanding principal amount of the Exchangeableloans made by the Senior Lenders without the written consent of GWG Life. GWG Life has agreed not to transfer, assign, pledge, grant a security interest in or otherwise dispose of (including, without limitation, pursuant to a foreclosure) the Promissory Note and accrued and unpaid interest thereon, as repayment considerationexcept with the written consent of the Seller Trust L Bonds (See Note 11). The Exchangeable Note was issued at a premium as a result ofSenior Lenders (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld) or to the relative fair value allocations for the assets received in the Beneficient transaction. The premium will be amortized to interest income over the term of the note.Company or direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries thereof.

 

The following table summarizes outstanding principal, discount and accrued interest balances of the Commercial Loan and Exchangeable Note receivable:financing receivables:

 

  As of  As of 
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2018  2017 
       
Commercial Loan receivable - principal $200,000,000  $           - 
Discount on loan receivable  (9,078,000)    
Accrued interest receivable  1,444,000   - 
Commercial Loan receivable from affiliate  192,366,000   - 
         
Exchangeable Note receivable - principal  162,911,000   - 
Premium on note receivable  8,754,000     
Accrued interest receivable  2,840,000   - 
Exchangeable Note receivable from affiliate  174,505,000   - 
Financing receivable from affiliate $366,871,000  $- 
  September 30,
2019
  December 31,
2018
 
Commercial Loan      
Commercial Loan receivable – principal $192,508,000  $192,508,000 
Discount on Commercial Loan receivable  (6,554,000)  (7,846,000)
Accrued interest receivable on Commercial Loan  4,064,000   107,000 
Balance outstanding on Commercial Loan  190,018,000   184,769,000 
         
Promissory Note        
Promissory Note receivable – principal  50,000,000   - 
Accrued interest receivable on Promissory Note  1,167,000   - 
Balance outstanding on Promissory Note  51,167,000   - 
         
Total financing receivables from affiliates $241,185,000  $184,769,000 

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GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(7) Equity Method Investment

During 2018, in connection with the Initial Transfer and Final Closing of the Exchange Transaction, we acquired 40.5 million common units of BEN LP for a total limited partnership interest in the common units of BEN LP of approximately 89.9% as of December 31, 2018 (although, on a fully diluted basis, our ownership interest in common units of BEN LP would be reduced significantly below a majority of those issued and outstanding). On June 12, 2019, we acquired an additional 1 million common units of BEN LP from a third party for a cash investment of $10 million. The common units of BEN LP are not publicly traded on a stock exchange.

Our investment in the common units of BEN LP is presented in equity method investment on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our proportionate share of earnings or losses from our investee is recognized in earnings (loss) from equity method investment in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We record our share of the income or loss of Beneficient on a one-quarter lag.

Financial information pertaining to Beneficient is summarized in the table below:

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
2019
(unaudited)
  Nine Months Ended
June 30,
2019
(unaudited)
 
Total revenues $28,151,000  $69,262,000 
Net income (loss)  9,696,000   (36,345,000)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to BEN LP common unitholders  1,080,000   (11,439,000)
GWG portion of net earnings (loss)  956,000(1)  (371,000)(2)

(1)Our portion of Beneficient’s net earnings (loss) from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
(2)Our portion of Beneficient’s net earnings (loss) from October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

Due to our accounting election to record the equity earnings of Beneficient on a one quarter-lag, for the three months ended September 30, 2019, we recorded earnings of $956,000 for our share of the net earnings of Beneficient for the period from April 1 to June 30, 2019, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recorded a loss of $371,000 for the period from October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. We eliminated the effects of any intercompany transactions in the summarized information presented above. For the period from October 1 to December 28, 2018, we owned 13.9% of the common units of BEN LP. Effective December 28, 2018, as a result of the Final Closing of the Exchange Transaction, our ownership of BEN LP common units increased to approximately 89.9%. As a result of common unit issuances by BEN LP in the first quarter of 2019, our ownership dropped to 88.1% as of March 31, 2019. Effective June 12, 2019, we acquired an additional 1 million common units of BEN LP, which increased our ownership to 90.2% (although, on a fully diluted basis, our ownership interest in common units of BEN LP would be reduced significantly below a majority of those issued and outstanding).

A substantial majority of the net assets of Beneficient are currently represented by intangible assets and goodwill. As such, we believe substantially all of our equity method investment is characterized as equity method goodwill as of September 30, 2019. We do not believe conditions exist indicating an other-than-temporary loss in the value of our investment and no impairment has been recorded to our equity method investment as of September 30, 2019.

Beneficient has certain share classes outstanding other than and senior to the BEN LP common units, namely Class S Ordinary units, FLP units and Non-Participating Convertible Series A units issued by a subsidiary of BEN LP. The Class S Ordinary units and FLP units are classified as noncontrolling interest and the Non-Participating Convertible Series A units are classified as redeemable noncontrolling interest on the consolidated statements of financial position of Beneficient and their share of the net income of Beneficient is classified as net income attributable to noncontrolling interests on the consolidated statements of operations of Beneficient. These units are exchangeable or convertible into common units of BEN LP.

Beneficient Adoption of Equity Incentive Plan

The board of directors of Beneficient Management, L.L.C., Beneficient’s general partner, adopted an equity incentive plan (“Beneficient’s Equity Incentive Plan”) in September 2018. Under the Beneficient Equity Incentive Plan, Beneficient is permitted to grant equity awards representing ownership interests in BEN LP common units. Vested awards under the Beneficient Equity Incentive Plan dilute BEN LP’s common unitholders, including GWG. The total number of common units that may be issued under the Beneficient Equity Incentive Plan is equivalent to 15% of the number of fully diluted common units outstanding, subject to annual adjustment.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

(6)In April 2019, initial equity awards in the form of Beneficient restricted equity units (“Beneficient REUs”) were granted under Beneficient’s Equity Method Investment (as restated)Incentive Plan. These awards are generally subject to service-based vesting of a three year period from the date of grant, though some of the awards are fully vested upon grant date. All awards are subject to performance conditions pertaining to entry into certain transactions with GWG Holdings or a change of control event prior to July 1, 2021. While providing services to Beneficient, if applicable, certain of these awards are subject to minimum retained ownership rules requiring the award recipient to continuously hold BEN LP common unit equivalents equal to at least 15% of their cumulatively vested awards that have the minimum retained ownership requirement. 

 

On August 10, 2018, in connectionFor the Beneficient REUs awarded under the Beneficient Equity Incentive Plan, Beneficient will recognize expense associated with the Initial Transfervesting of these awards based on the fair value of the BEN LP common units on the date of grant, discounted for the lack of participation rights in the expected distributions on unvested units and discounted for the lack of marketability associated with the post-vesting transfer restrictions. Beneficient will recognize expense when it is probable that the performance condition will be met, which will be upon entering into certain transactions with GWG Holdings or upon a change of control. A cumulative catch up of expense will be recognized by Beneficient at the time of entering into certain transactions with GWG Holdings or a change of control for the portion of awards that are vested at the time the performance condition is met. The remaining unrecognized compensation cost for these awards would be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The remaining unrecognized compensation expense will be recognized on a straight-line basis using the graded vesting method over the life of the award and forfeitures will be accounted for at the time that such forfeitures occur. 

A total of 3.4 million Beneficient REUs have been approved for granting in 2019 that will vest upon the grant date, subject to the performance condition vesting described above. A total of 6.1 million Beneficient REUs have been approved for granting in 2019 that will vest over the completion of a 3-year service period beginning on the grant date, subject to the performance condition described above. All awards are anticipated to be classified in equity. Based on the grant date fair value, the estimated total Beneficient compensation expense attributable to these awards, assuming all vest, is approximately $90 to $100 million. 

The expense, when recognized by Beneficient, will impact the earnings at BEN LP and GWG’s equity earnings from our equity method investment in Beneficient. The Beneficient REUs, when settled – commencing July 1, 2021 over a three-year period, will convert to BEN LP common units and will be dilutive to the existing BEN LP common unitholders, including GWG.

Amendment of Beneficient Holdings Limited Partner Agreement Governing Beneficient Noncontrolling Interests

BEN LP is a holding company of capital and financial services companies, the general partner of Beneficient Holdings, and owns 100% of the Class A Subclass 1 and Subclass 2 Units of Beneficient Holdings. Beneficient Holdings is a Delaware limited partnership formed on July 1, 2010. Beneficient Holdings is the holding company that directly or indirectly receives all active and passive income from its subsidiaries and allocates that income among its issued units. 

Beneficient Holdings has issued general partnership Class A Units (Subclass 1 and Subclass 2) — the class of units owned by BEN LP — and Class S Ordinary Units, FLP Unit accounts (Subclass 1 and Subclass 2) and Preferred Series A Subclass 1 Unit accounts (formerly referred to as Non-Participating Convertible Series A Units), which are owned by entities associated with BEN LP’s management and founders, including our Chairman, and certain of our directors, along with our Chief Executive Officer.

At June 30, 2019, there was $1,012,873,516 of Preferred Series A Subclass 1 Unit accounts (the “Preferred Series A”) and $58,879,383 of Class S Ordinary Units issued.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

The rights of all partners of Beneficient Holdings are governed by a Limited Partnership Agreement (“BCH LPA”). On April 26, 2019, the BCH LPA was amended. Under the amendment, the preferred return to be paid to Preferred Series A holders is limited through December 31, 2019 by a quarterly rate cap that is based on the annualized revenues of Beneficient Holdings. Further, under the amendment, the Preferred Series A holders can convert up to 20% of the sub-capital balance in any calendar year into Class S Ordinary Units on or after January 1, 2021. Upon such an election, a holder of Preferred Series A will be issued Class S Ordinary Units necessary to provide the holder with a number of Class S Ordinary Units that, in the aggregate, equal (a) the balance of the holder’s capital account associated with the Preferred Series A Subclass 1 Unit accounts being converted divided by (b) $8.50.

The amendment affects several areas that could impact the value of our ownership in BEN LP such as allocations or distributions of income to the various classes of units issued by Beneficient Holdings, including the Class A Units (Subclass 1 and Subclass 2) owned by BEN LP, preferred returns paid to the holders of Class S Preferred Units, FLP Units and Preferred Series A Units (collectively, “BCH Preferred Units”), distribution of proceeds from the sale of assets, and future issuance of dilutive securities and future debt issuances, among other changes. The impact of the BCH LPA amendment on our investment in BEN LP may vary depending on multiple factors, including, among other things, (1) the economic performance of BEN LP, (2) the value of BEN LP’s common units, and (3) the timing, price and amount of any conversions of BCH Preferred Units or Class S Ordinary Units.

BEN LP has notified us that, subject to receiving approval from the board of directors of its general partner, BEN LP intends to further amend, effective April 26, 2019, the BCH LPA to adjust the conversion price for the Preferred Series A Subclass 1 Units to the fair market value of the BEN LP common units at conversion. This conversion price would be consistent with the previous BCH LPA prior to the most recent amendment described above. BEN LP has determined that the accounting for this further proposed amendment will be a modification as opposed to an extinguishment and will not have a significant impact on the relative value of the Beneficient Transaction, we acquired 4.0 million common unitssecurities. GWG has therefore concluded the collective impacts of Beneficient, for a total limited partnership interestthe amended BCH LPA, inclusive of the proposed further amendment, will not significantly impact GWG’s portion of net earnings related to its investment in the common units of Beneficient of approximately 17.6%. The common units of Beneficient are not publicly traded on a stock exchange.BEN LP.

(8) Variable Interest Entities

 

In accordance with ASC 810,Consolidation,the Company assesses whether it has a variable interest in legal entities in which it has a financial relationship and, if so, whether or not relatedthose entities are variable interest entities (“VIEs”). For those related entities that qualify as VIEs, ASC 810 requires the Company to determine if the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, and if so, to consolidate the VIE.

 

We have determined that Beneficient is a VIE, but that we are not the primary beneficiary of the investment. GWG does not have the power to direct any activities of Beneficient, or any of its related parties, that most significantly impact Beneficient’s economic performance. GWG has no board representation at BeneficientBEN LP or at its general partner. The general partner is exclusively assigned all management powers over the business and affairs of Beneficient, and the limited partners do not have the ability to remove the general partner. BEN LP’s limited partnership agreement specifies that any person or group that acquires beneficial ownership of 20% or more of BEN LP’s common limited partnership units (including us) forfeits all voting rights associated with all of its common units and such common units may not be voted on any matter. Therefore, we do not consolidate the results of Beneficient in our consolidated financial statements. The Company’s exposure to risk of loss in Beneficient is generally limited to its investment in the common units of BEN LP, its financing receivable from Beneficient and its equity security investment in the Option Agreement to purchase additional common units of BEN LP.

We have determined that the LiquidTrust Borrowers are VIEs, but that we are not the primary beneficiary of the variable interests. We do not have the power to direct any activities of the LiquidTrust Borrowers that most significantly impact the Borrower’s economic performance. The Company’s exposure to risk of loss in the LiquidTrust Borrowers is limited to its financing receivablesreceivable from Beneficient.the LiquidTrust Borrowers.

 

The following table shows the classification, carrying value and maximum exposure to loss with respect to the Company’s unconsolidated VIEs at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

  Carrying  Maximum Exposure 
  Value  to Loss 
Assets:      
Financing receivable from affiliate $366,871,000  $366,871,000 
Equity method investment  42,069,000   42,069,000 
   Total $408,940,000  $408,940,000 

We account for our investment under the equity method. Our investment is presented in equity method investment on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our proportionate share of earnings or losses from our equity method investment is recognized in equity in net earnings of investee in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We record our share of the income or loss of Beneficient on a one-quarter lag. As a result, no earnings from Beneficient were recorded in equity in net earnings of investee for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Although our initial proportion of the common ownership is below 20%, we believe it appropriate to apply equity method accounting given our additional advances made to Beneficient, particularly in regards to the Exchangeable Note which will convert to additional Beneficient common units upon the Final Closing Date. Additionally, SEC Staff Announcement: Accounting for Limited Partnership Investments provides guidance requiring the use of the equity method unless the investment is so minor that the limited partner may have virtually no influence over the partnership’s operating and financial policies. In practice, investments of more than 3% to 5% are viewed as more than minor.

  September 30, 2019  December 31, 2018 
  Carrying
Value
  Maximum
Exposure to Loss
  Carrying
Value
  Maximum
Exposure to Loss
 
Financing receivables from affiliates $241,185,000  $241,185,000  $184,769,000  $184,769,000 
Equity method investment  370,652,000   370,652,000   360,842,000   360,842,000 
Other asset  38,607,000   38,607,000   38,562,000   38,562,000 
Total assets $650,444,000  $650,444,000  $584,173,000  $584,173,000 

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

A substantial majority of the net assets of Beneficient are currently represented by intangible assets and goodwill. As such, we believe substantially all of our equity method investment is characterized as equity method goodwill as of September 30, 2018. We do not believe conditions exist indicating an other-than-temporary loss in value of our investment and no impairment has been recorded to our equity method investment as of September 30, 2018.

Beneficient has certain share classes outstanding other than common units, namely Class S Ordinary units issued by Beneficient and Non-Participating Convertible Series A units issued by a subsidiary of Beneficient. These units are classified as noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interest, respectively, on the consolidated statements of financial position of Beneficient and their share of the net income of Beneficient is classified as net income attributable to noncontrolling interests on the consolidated statements of operations of Beneficient. These units are exchangeable or convertible into common units of Beneficient.

(7) Credit Facility — Autobahn Funding Company LLC

On September 12, 2017, we terminated our $105 million senior credit facility with Autobahn Funding Company LLC, the Credit and Security Agreement governing the facility as well as the related pledge agreement, pursuant to which our obligations under the facility were secured. We paid off in full all obligations under the facility on September 14, 2016, and since that date, we have had no amounts outstanding under the facility.

The Credit and Security Agreement contained certain financial and non-financial covenants, and we were in compliance with these covenants during the year ended December 31, 2017 until the date of termination.

(8)(9) Credit Facility — LNV Corporation

 

On September 27, 2017, we entered into an amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation as lender through our subsidiary GWG DLP Funding IV, LLC (“DLP IV”). The amended and restated senior credit facility makes available a total of up to $300,000,000 in credit with a maturity date of September 27, 2029. Additional advances are available under the amended and restated senior credit facility at the LIBOR rate as herein defined. Advances are available as the result of additional borrowing base capacity, created as the premiums and servicing costs of pledged life insurance policies become due. Interest will accrue on amounts borrowed under the amended and restated senior credit facility at an annual interest rate, determined as of each date of borrowing or quarterly if there is no borrowing, equal to (A) the greater of(a) 12-month LIBOR or the federal funds rate (as defined in the agreement) plus one-half of one percent per annum, plus (B)(b) 7.50% per annum. The effective rate at September 30, 20182019 was 10.30%9.68%. Interest payments are made on a quarterly basis.

 

As of September 30, 2018,2019, approximately 68.7%62.5% of the total face value of our life insurance policies portfolio is pledged to LNV Corporation. The amount outstanding under this facility was $171,964,000$140,497,000 and $222,525,000$158,209,000 at September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. Obligations under the amended and restated senior credit facility are secured by a security interest in DLP IV’s assets, for the benefit of the lenders, through an arrangement under which Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. serves as securities intermediary. The life insurance policies owned by DLP IV do not serve as direct collateral for the obligations of GWG Holdings under the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds. The difference between the amount outstanding and the carrying amount on our condensed consolidated balance sheets is due to netting of unamortized debt issuance costs.

 

The amended and restated senior credit facility has certain financial and nonfinancial covenants, and we were in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017.as of the date of this filing.

 

(9) Series I Secured NotesOn November 1, 2019, we entered into the second amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation (see Note 25).

 

Series I Secured Notes were legal obligations of GWG Life and were privately offered and sold from August 2009 through June 2011. On September 8, 2017, we redeemed all outstanding Series I Secured Notes for an aggregate of $6,815,000.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)(10) L Bonds

 

(10) L Bonds

We began publicly offering and selling L Bonds in January 2012 under the name “Renewable Secured Debentures”. These debt securities were re-named “L Bonds” in January 2015. L Bonds are publicly offered and sold on a continuous basis under a registration statement permitting us to sell up to $1.0 billion in principal amount of L Bonds through January 2018. On December 1, 2017, an additional public offering was declared effective permitting us to sell up to $1.0 billion in principal amount of L Bonds on a continuous basis.basis until December 2020. The new offering is a follow-on to the previous L Bond offering and contains the same terms and features. We are party to an indenture governing the L Bonds dated October 19, 2011, as amended (“Indenture”), under which GWG Holdings is obligor, GWG Life is guarantor, and Bank of Utah serves as indenture trustee. On October 23, 2017, the parties entered into the Amended and Restated Indenture in connection with the new offering. On March 27, 2018, GWG L Bond holders approved Amendment No.1 to the Amended and Restated Indenture. This amendment expands the definition of Total Coverage to include, without duplication, the value of all of our other assets as reflected on our most recently available balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Amended and Restated Indenture contains certain financial and non-financialnonfinancial covenants, and we were in compliance with theseall material covenants at September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017.as of the date of this filing and no Events of Default (as defined in the Amended and Restated Indenture) existed as of such dates.

 

We are publicly offeringoffer and sellingsell L Bonds under a registration statement declared effective by the SEC and have issued Seller Trust L Bonds under a Supplemental Indenture, as described in (see Note 11).11. We temporarily suspended the offering of our L Bonds on May 1, 2019 as a result of our delay in filing certain periodic reports with the SEC. We recommenced our L Bond offering on August 8, 2019. The L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds are secured by substantially all the assets of GWG Holdings, a pledge of all our common stock held individually by BCC, an indirect subsidiary of BEN LP and AltiVerse (which together represent approximately 12% of our largest stockholders,outstanding common stock), and by a guarantee and corresponding grant of a security interest in substantially all the assets of GWG Life(1). As a guarantor, GWG Life has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of principal and interest on the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds. GWG Life’s assets, including its equity in DLP IV(2) servesand its beneficial interest in GWG Life Trust (“Life Trust”), serve as collateral for our L Bond and Seller Trust L Bond obligations. Substantially allThe life insurance policies held by DLP IV and Life Trust, which comprise a substantial majority of our life insurance policies, are held by DLP IV or GWG Life Trust (“do not serve as direct collateral for the Trust”). TheL Bonds. Further, the life insurance policies held by DLP IV are notpledged as direct collateral forsecuring the L Bonds as such policies are pledged to theobligations under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation.

 

(1)The Seller Trust L Bonds (see Note 11) are senior secured obligations of GWG, ranking junior to all senior debt of GWG (see Note 8)9) and pari passu in right of payment and in respect of collateral with all L Bonds of GWG. Payments under the Seller Trust L Bonds are guaranteed by GWG Life. The assets exchanged in the Initial TransferExchange Transaction are available as collateral for all holders of the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds. Specifically, the Exchangeable Note and common units of BeneficientBEN LP and the Option Agreement are held by GWG Holdings and the Commercial Loan is held by GWG Life.

 

(2)The terms of our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation require that we maintain a significant excess of pledged collateral value over the amount outstanding on the amended and restated senior credit facility at any given time. Any excess equity value in DLP IV after satisfying all amounts owing under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation is available as collateral for the L Bonds (including the Seller Trust L Bonds).

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The bonds have renewal features under which we may elect to permit their renewal, subject to the right of bondholders to elect to receive payment at maturity. Interest is payable monthly or annually depending on the election of the investor.

 

At September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, the weighted-average interest rate of our L Bonds was 7.12%7.14% and 7.29%7.10%, respectively. The principal amount of L Bonds outstanding was $586,063,000$842,948,000 and $461,427,000$662,152,000 at September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. The difference between the amount of outstanding L Bonds and the carrying amount on our condensed consolidated balance sheets is due to netting of unamortized deferred issuance costs, cash receipts for new issuances and payments of redemptions in process. Amortization of deferred issuance costs was $2,312,000$3,197,000 and $2,076,000$2,312,000 for the three months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and $6,450,000$9,191,000 and $4,931,000$6,450,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. Future expected amortization of deferred financing costs as of September 30, 20182019 is $20,581,000$32,507,000 in total over the next seven years.

 

Future contractual maturities of L Bonds, and future amortization of their deferred financing costs, at September 30, 20182019 are as follows(1):follows:

 

Years Ending December 31, Contractual Maturities  Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs 
Three months ending December 31, 2018 $26,778,000  $79,000 
2019  150,056,000   2,291,000 
2020  137,067,000   4,435,000 
2021  87,360,000   3,727,000 
2022  39,713,000   1,777,000 
2023  53,616,000   2,924,000 
Thereafter  91,473,000   5,348,000 
  $586,063,000  $20,581,000 

(1)The Seller Trust L Bonds areexcluded from this table (see Note 11).

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Years Ending December 31, Contractual
Maturities
  Unamortized
Deferred
Financing Costs
 
Three months ending December 31, 2019 $29,267,000  $91,000 
2020  158,475,000   2,399,000 
2021  174,469,000   5,461,000 
2022  125,086,000   5,335,000 
2023  72,640,000   3,320,000 
2024  92,488,000   4,967,000 
Thereafter  190,523,000   10,934,000 
  $842,948,000  $32,507,000 

 

(11) Seller Trust L Bonds (as restated)

 

On August 10, 2018, in connection with the Initial Transfer of the BeneficientExchange Transaction, GWG Holdings, GWG Life and Bank of Utah, as trustee, (the “Trustee”), entered into a Supplemental Indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture”) to the Amended and Restated Indenture. GWG Holdings entered into the Supplemental Indenture to add and modify certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Indenture necessary to provide for the issuance of a new class of securities titled “Seller Trust L Bonds”. The maturity date of the Seller Trust L Bonds is August 9, 2023. The Seller Trust L Bonds bear interest at 7.50% per year. Interest is payable monthly in cash.

 

GWG issued Seller Trust L Bonds in the amount of $403,235,000$366,892,000 to the various related trusts (the “Seller Trusts”) in connection with the BeneficientExchange Transaction on August 10, 2018.

So long as the Final Closing has not occurred, the redemption price payable in respect of a redemption effected by GWG after January 31, 2019 may be paid, at GWG’s option, in the form of cash, a pro rata portion of (i) the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest under the Commercial Loan Agreement, (ii) the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest under the Exchangeable Note and (iii) Beneficient common units, or a combination of cash and such property.

After the second anniversary of the Final Closing, the holders of the Seller Trust L Bonds will have the right to cause GWG to repurchase, in whole but not in part, the Seller Trust L Bonds held by such holder. The repurchase may be paid, at GWG’s option, in the form of cash, a pro rata portion of (i) the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest under the Commercial Loan Agreement and (ii) the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest under the Exchangeable Note and (iii) BeneficientBEN LP common units, or a combination of cash and such property.


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We are publicly offering and sellingNOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Our L Bonds are offered and sold under a registration statement declared effective by the SEC, as described in Note 10, and we have issued Seller Trust L Bonds under a Supplemental Indenture. We temporarily suspended the offering of our L Bonds on May 1, 2019 as a result of our delay in filing certain periodic reports with the SEC. We recommenced our L Bond offering on August 8, 2019. The L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds are secured by substantially all the assets of GWG Holdings, a pledge of all our common stock held individually by BCC and AltiVerse (which together represent approximately 12% of our largest stockholders,outstanding common stock), and by a guarantee and corresponding grant of a security interest in substantially all the assets of GWG Life(1). As a guarantor, GWG Life has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of principal and interest on the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds. GWG Life’s assets, including its equity in DLP IV(2)serves and its beneficial interest in Life Trust, serve as collateral for our L Bond and Seller Trust L Bond obligations. Substantially allThe life insurance policies held by DLP IV and Life Trust, which comprise a substantial majority of our life insurance policies, are held by DLP IV or GWG Life Trust (“do not serve as direct collateral for the Trust”). TheL Bonds. Further, the life insurance policies held by DLP IV are notpledged as direct collateral forsecuring the L Bonds as such policies are pledged to theobligations under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation.

 

(1)The Seller Trust L Bonds are senior secured obligations of GWG, ranking junior to all senior debt of GWG (see Note 8)9) and pari passu in right of payment and in respect of collateral with all L Bonds of GWG (see Note 10). Payments under the Seller Trust L Bonds are guaranteed by GWG Life. The assets exchanged in the Initial TransferExchange Transaction are available as collateral for all holders of the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds. Specifically, the Exchangeable Note and common units of BeneficientBEN LP and the Option Agreement are held by GWG Holdings and the Commercial Loan is held by GWG Life.

 

(2)The terms of our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation require that we maintain a significant excess of pledged collateral value over the amount outstanding on the amended and restated senior credit facility at any given time. Any excess equity value of DLP IV after satisfying all amounts owing under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation is available as collateral for the L Bonds (including the Seller Trust L Bonds).

 

The principal amount of Seller Trust L Bonds outstanding was $403,235,000 and $0$366,892,000 at both September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017, respectively. 2018.

(12) Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

From July 2011 through September 2012, we privately offered shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of GWG Holdings at $7.50 per share (the “Series A”). In the offering, we sold an aggregate of 3,278,000 shares for gross consideration of $24,582,000. Holders of Series A were entitled to cumulative dividends at the rate of 10% per annum, paid quarterly. The Series A were only redeemable at our option. 

Purchasers of the Series A in our offering received warrants to purchase an aggregate of 416,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $12.50 per share. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, all of these warrants have expired and none of them had been exercised. 

On October 9, 2017 all shares of Series A were redeemed with a redemption payment equal to the sum of: (i) $8.25 per Series A share and (ii) all accrued but unpaid dividends. 

(13)(12) Redeemable Preferred Stock

On November 30, 2015, our public offering of up to 100,000 shares of RPS at $1,000 per share was declared effective. Holders of RPS are entitled to cumulative dividends at the rate of 7% per annum, paid monthly. Dividends on the RPS are recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital, if any, then to the outstanding balance of the preferred stock if additional paid-in-capitalpaid-in capital has been exhausted. Under certain circumstances described in the Certificate of Designation for the RPS, additional shares of RPS may be issued in lieu of cash dividends.

 

The RPS ranks senior to our common stock and pari passu with our RPS 2 and entitles its holders to a liquidation preference equal to the stated value per share (i.e., $1,000) plus accrued but unpaid dividends. Holders of RPS may presently convert their RPS into our common stock at a conversion price equal to the volume-weighted average price of our common stock for the 20 trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion, subject to a minimum conversion price of $15.00 and in an aggregate amount limited to 15% of the stated value of RPS originally purchased from us and still held by such purchaser.

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Holders of RPS may request that we redeem their RPS at a price equal to their stated value plus accrued but unpaid dividends, less an applicable redemption fee, if any, as specified in the Certificate of Designation. Nevertheless, the Certificate of Designation for RPS permits us in our sole discretion to grant or decline redemption requests. Subject to certain restrictions and conditions, we may also redeem shares of RPS without a redemption fee upon a holder’s death, total disability or bankruptcy. In addition, after one year from the date of original issuance, we may, at our option, call and redeem shares of RPS at a price equal to their liquidation preference.

 

In March 2017, we closed the RPS offering to additional investors having sold 99,127 shares of RPS for an aggregate gross consideration of $99,127,000 and incurred approximately $7,019,000 of related selling costs.

 

At the time of its issuance, we determined that the RPS contained two embedded features: (1) optional redemption by the holder, and (2) optional conversion by the holder. We determined that each of the embedded features met the definition of a derivative and that the RPS should be considered an equity host for the purposes of assessing the embedded derivatives for potential bifurcation. Basedderivative; however, based on our assessment under Accounting Standards Codification 470, Debt”Debt, (“ASC 470”) and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, (“ASC 815”), we do not believe bifurcation of either the holder’s redemption or conversion feature is appropriate.


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(14)(13) Series 2 Redeemable Preferred Stock

 

On February 14, 2017, our public offering of up to 150,000 shares of RPS 2 at $1,000 per share was declared effective. Holders of RPS 2 are entitled to cumulative dividends at the rate of 7% per annum, paid monthly. Dividends on the RPS 2 are recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital, if any, then to the outstanding balance of the preferred stock if additional paid-in capital has been exhausted. Under certain circumstances described in the Certificate of Designation for the RPS 2, additional shares of RPS 2 may be issued in lieu of cash dividends.

 

The RPS 2 ranks senior to our common stock and pari passu with our RPS and entitles its holders to a liquidation preference equal to the stated value per share (i.e., $1,000) plus accrued but unpaid dividends. Holders of RPS 2 may, less an applicable conversion discount, if any, convert their RPS 2 into our common stock at a conversion price equal to the volume-weighted average price of our common stock for the 20 trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion, subject to a minimum conversion price of $12.75 and in an aggregate amount limited to 10% of the stated value of RPS 2 originally purchased from us and still held by such purchaser.

 

Holders of RPS 2 may request that we redeem their RPS 2 shares at a price equal to their liquidation preference, less an applicable redemption fee, if any, as specified in the Certificate of Designation. Nevertheless, the Certificate of Designation for RPS 2 permits us in our sole discretion to grant or decline requests for redemption. Subject to certain restrictions and conditions, we may also redeem shares of RPS 2 without a redemption fee upon a holder’s death, total disability or bankruptcy. In addition, we may, at our option, call and redeem shares of RPS 2 at a price equal to their liquidation preference (subject to a minimum redemption price, in the event of redemptions occurring less than one year after issuance, of 107% of the stated value of the shares being redeemed).

 

In April 2018, we closed the RPS 2 offering to additional investors having sold 149,979 shares of RPS 2 for an aggregate gross consideration of $149,979,000 and incurred approximately $10,284,000 of related selling costs.

 

At the time of its issuance, we determined that the RPS 2 contained two embedded features: (1) optional redemption by the holder;holder, and (2) optional conversion by the holder. We determined that each of the embedded features met the definition of a derivative and that the RPS 2 should be considered an equity host for the purposes of assessing the embedded derivatives for potential bifurcation. Basedderivative; however, based on our assessment under ASC 470 and ASC 815, we do not believe bifurcation of either the holder’s redemption or conversion feature is appropriate.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

(15)(14) Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

 

On August 10, 2018, GWG Holdings issued 5,000,000 shares of Series B, par value $0.001 per share and having a stated value of $10$10.00 per share, to BeneficientBEN LP for cash consideration of $50,000,000 as part of the Initial Transfer.

 

TheOn December 28, 2018, the Series B ranks, as to the payment of dividends and the distribution of our assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up junior to our RPS and RPS 2 andpari passu with our common stock. The Series B has no dividend rights. The Series B has no voting rights, except as required by law.

The Series B will convertconverted into 5,000,000 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $10.00 per share immediately following the Final Closing of the BeneficientExchange Transaction. The holder has no additional rights or remedies if the Final Closing is not completed.

 

(16)(15) Income Taxes

 

We had ano current income tax liability of $0 as of both September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017.2018. The components of our income tax expense (benefit) and the reconciliation at the statutory federal tax rate to our actual income tax expense (benefit) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 consisted of the following:

 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30, 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
             
Statutory federal income tax (benefit) $(2,234,000) $(2,321,000) $(4,173,000) $(5,536,000)
State income taxes (benefit), net of federal benefit  (866,000)  (440,000)  (1,558,000)  (1,049,000)
Change in valuation allowance  3,215,000   -   5,783,000   - 
Other permanent differences  (115,000)  (3,000)  (52,000)  103,000 
Total income tax expense (benefit) $-  $(2,764,000) $-  $(6,482,000)

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30,  September 30,  September 30, 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
             
Statutory federal income tax (benefit) $(4,485,000) $(2,234,000) $(11,755,000) $(4,173,000)
State income taxes (benefit), net of federal benefit  (1,322,000)  (866,000)  (4,103,000)  (1,558,000)
Change in valuation allowance  4,697,000   3,215,000   15,025,000   5,783,000 
Other permanent differences  1,110,000   (115,000)  833,000   (52,000)
Total income tax expense (benefit) $-  $-  $-  $- 


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred income taxes were as follows:

 

  As of
September 30,
2018
  As of
December 31,
2017
 
Deferred tax assets:      
Note receivable from related party $-  $1,437,000 
Net operating loss carryforwards  12,096,000   9,995,000 
Other assets  2,930,000   1,724,000 
Subtotal  15,026,000   13,156,000 
Valuation allowance  (11,962,000)  (6,386,000)
Deferred tax assets  3,064,000   6,770,000 
         
Deferred tax liabilities:        
Investment in life insurance policies  (2,952,000)  (6,630,000)
Other liabilities  (112,000)  (140,000)
Net deferred tax asset (liability) $-  $- 

  September 30,
2019
  December 31,
2018
 
Deferred tax assets:      
Net operating loss carryforwards $9,994,000  $10,491,000 
Investment in life insurance policies  34,186,000   23,132,000 
Other assets  11,429,000   6,864,000 
Subtotal  

55,609,000

   40,487,000 
Valuation allowance  (55,410,000)  (40,385,000)
Deferred tax assets  199,000   102,000 
         
Deferred tax liabilities:        
Other liabilities  (199,000)  (102,000)
Net deferred tax asset (liability) $  $ 

 

At September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we had federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $42,085,000$34,773,000 and $34,775,000,$36,501,000, respectively, and aggregate state NOL carryforwards of approximately $34,747,000 and $36,475,000, respectively. The NOL carryforwards will begin to expire in 2031. Future utilization of NOL carryforwards is subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. This section generally relates to a more than 50 percent change in ownership over a three-year period. We currently do not believeAs a result of the Exchange Transaction, it is believed that anya change in ownership for income tax purposes only has occurred as of December 28, 2018. As such, the annual utilization of our net operating losses generated prior issuance of common stock has resulted in anto the ownership change under Section 382 through September 30, 2018.is limited. Based on the estimated value of the Company prior to the Exchange Transaction, utilization of pre-ownership change net operating losses are subject to an annual limitation of approximately $7,564,000.

 

We provide for a valuation allowance when it is not considered “more likely than not” that our deferred tax assets will be realized. As of September 30, 2018,2019, based on all available evidence, we have provided a valuation allowance against our total net deferred tax asset of $11,962,000$55,410,000 due to uncertainty as to the realization of our deferred tax assets during the carryforward periods.


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. federal government enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Reform Bill”). The Tax Reform Bill changed existing United States tax law, including a reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate. The Company re-measured deferred taxes as of the date of enactment, reflecting those changes within deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2017.

 

ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires the reporting of certain tax positions that do not meet a threshold of “more-likely-than-not” to be recorded as uncertain tax benefits. It is management’s responsibility to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation, based upon the technical merits of the position. Management has reviewed all income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for all open years and has determined that the income tax positions are appropriately stated and supported. We do not anticipate that the total unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change prior to December 31, 2018.2019.

 

Under our accounting policies, interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits, as well as interest received from favorable tax settlements are recognized as components of income tax expense. At September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we recorded no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

 

Our income tax returns for tax years ended December 31, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, when filed,through 2018 remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and various state taxing jurisdictions. Our income tax return for tax year ended December 31, 20132015 also remains open to examination by various state taxing jurisdictions.


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(17)(16) Common Stock

 

In September 2014, we consummated an initial public offering of our common stock resulting in the sale of 800,000 shares of common stock at $12.50 per share, and net proceeds of approximately $8.6 million after the payment of underwriting commissions, discounts and expense reimbursements. In connection with this offering, we listed our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “GWGH.”

 

In conjunction with the initial public offering, our Companywe issued warrants to purchase 16,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $15.63 per share. As of September 30, 2018, none2019, all of these warrants have expired and none of them had been exercised. The remaining life of these warrants at September 30, 2018 was 1.0 year.

 

On August 10, 2018, the Company declared a special dividend of $4.30 per share of common stock payable to shareholders of record on August 27, 2018.

 

(18)On December 28, 2018, the Series B converted into 5,000,000 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $10.00 per share immediately following the Final Closing of the Exchange Transaction.

On December 28, 2018, in connection with the Exchange Transaction, we issued 22,013,516 shares of common stock to the Seller Trusts at a market value of approximately $203.4 million in exchange for BEN LP common units. The shares were offered and sold in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The common shares issued to the Seller Trusts were initially subject to a Stockholders Agreement between GWG and the Seller Trusts, under which the Seller Trusts, as long as they own at least 10% of the voting shares of GWG, agree to vote their shares in proportion to the votes cast by all other voting securities of GWG. In addition, the Seller Trusts agree, for the period of one year after the Final Closing, not to seek or propose to influence or control the management, Board or policies of GWG. The Stockholders Agreement was terminated in connection with the closing of the Purchase and Contribution Transaction on April 26, 2019.

In addition, GWG and the Seller Trusts entered into a registration rights agreement and an orderly marketing agreement. Under these agreements, GWG and the Seller Trusts agreed to take steps to allow for the orderly marketing and resale of the common shares issued to Seller Trusts as part of the Exchange Transaction, and Seller Trusts agreed to sell their common shares of GWG only as permitted under these agreements.

On November 15, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company was permitted, from time to time, to purchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $1,500,000. Stock repurchases were able to be executed through various means, including, without limitation, open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. The stock repurchase program did not obligate the Company to purchase any shares, and expired on April 30, 2019.

The following table includes information about the stock repurchase program for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

Monthly Period Number of
Shares
Purchased
  Average Price
Paid per Share
  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of the
Program
  Maximum
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Program
 
January 2019  42,488  $8.47   52,523  $1,072,000 
February 2019  202   8.88   52,725   1,070,000 
March 2019            
April 2019            
May 2019            
June 2019            
July 2019            
August 2019            
September 2019            
Total  42,690  $8.47   52,725  $1,070,000(1)

(1)The stock repurchase program expired on April 30, 2019.

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(17) Stock Incentive Plan

 

We adopted our 2013 Stock Incentive Plan in March 2013, as amended on June 1, 2015, May 5, 2017 and May 8, 2018. The Stock Option Sub-Committee of our Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors is responsible for the administration of the plan. Participants under the plan may be granted incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options; stock appreciation rights; stock awards; restricted stock; restricted stock units; and performance shares. Eligible participants include officers and employees of GWG Holdings and its subsidiaries, members of our Board of Directors, and consultants. AwardsOption awards generally expire 10 years from the date of grant. As of September 30, 2018,2019, 6,000,000 of our common stock options are authorized under the plan, of which 2,667,8322,482,452 shares were reserved for issuance under outstanding incentive awards and 3,332,1683,517,548 shares remain available for future grants.

Stock Options

 

As of September 30, 2018,2019, we had outstanding stock options for 1,364,000888,000 shares of common stock to employees, officers, and directors under the plan. Options for 583,000665,000 shares have vested and the remaining options are scheduled to vest over three years. The options were issued with an exercise price between $6.35 and $10.38 for those beneficially owning more than 10% of our common stock, and between $4.83 and $11.56, for all others, which is equal to the market price of the shares on the date of grant. The expected annualized volatility used in the Black-Scholes model valuation of options issued during the three months ended September 30, 2018 was 25.83%. The annual volatility rate is based on the standard deviation of the average continuously compounded daily changes of stock price of five selected companies. As of September 30, 2018,2019, stock options for 732,0001,164,000 shares had been forfeited and stock options for 724,000775,000 shares had been exercised. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2019 was $36,000. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2019 was $1,145,000 and $891,000, respectively.

Outstanding stock options:

  Vested  Unvested  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2017  857,192   779,756   1,636,948 
Granted during the year  63,950   314,000   377,950 
Vested during the year  503,503   (503,503)   
Exercised during the year  (569,864)     (569,864)
Forfeited during the year  (21,582)  (25,501)  (47,083)
Balance as of December 31, 2018  833,199   564,752   1,397,951 
Granted during the period         
Vested during the period  182,053   (182,053)   
Exercised during the period  (50,685)     (50,685)
Forfeited during the period  (299,883)  (158,936)  (458,819)
Balance as of September 30, 2019  664,684   223,763   888,447 

As of September 30, 2019, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested options is $515,000. We expect to recognize this compensation expense over the next three years: $85,000 in 2019, $302,000 in 2020, and $128,000 in 2021.

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)

As of September 30, 2019, we had outstanding SARs for 288,000 shares of common stock to employees. The strike price of the SARs was between $6.75 and $11.55, which was equal to the market price of the common stock at the date of issuance. SARs vest over varying terms of up to three years. As of September 30, 2019, 178,000 of the SARs were vested and 169,000 have been exercised. On September 30, 2019, the market price of GWG’s common stock was $9.98.


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(unaudited)

 

Outstanding stock options:

  Vested  Un-vested  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2016  738,065   844,334   1,582,399 
Granted during the year  61,099   367,500   428,599 
Vested during the year  327,061   (327,061)  - 
Exercised during the year  (126,498)  -   (126,498)
Forfeited during the year  (142,535)  (105,017)  (247,552)
Balance as of December 31, 2017  857,192   779,756   1,636,948 
Granted year-to-date  37,950   306,500   344,450 
Vested year-to-date  279,788   (279,788)  - 
Exercised year-to-date  (569,864)  -   (569,864)
Forfeited year-to-date  (21,582)  (25,501)  (47,083)
Balance as of September 30, 2018  583,484   780,967   1,364,451 

As of September 30, 2018, unrecognized compensation expense related to un-vested options is $1,282,000. We expect to recognize this compensation expense over the remaining vesting period ($182,000 in 2018, $614,000 in 2019, $354,000 in 2020, and $132,000 in 2021).

Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)

As of September 30, 2018, we had outstanding SARs for 311,000 shares of the common stock to employees. The strike price of the SARs was between $6.75 and $10.38, which was equal to the market price of the common stock at the date of issuance. As of September 30, 2018, 83,000 of the SARs were vested and 146,000 have been exercised. On September 30, 2018, the market price of GWG’s common stock was $7.75.

Outstanding SARs:

 

  Vested  Un-vested  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2016  106,608   133,127   239,735 
Granted during the year  13,001   91,986   104,987 
Vested during the year  69,444   (69,444)  - 
Forfeited during the year  -   (1,750)  (1,750)
Balance as of December 31, 2017  189,053   153,919   342,972 
Granted year-to-date  -   113,650   113,650 
Vested year-to-date  39,552   (39,552)  - 
Exercised year-to-date  (145,622)  -   (145,622)
Balance as of September 30, 2018  82,983   228,017   311,000 
  Vested  Unvested  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2017  189,053   153,919   342,972 
Granted during the year  2,625   111,025   113,650 
Vested during the year  71,785   (71,785)  -- 
Exercised during the year  (145,622)     (145,622)
Forfeited during the year     (39,235)  (39,235)
Balance as of December 31, 2018  117,841   153,924   271,765 
Granted during the period  4,250   43,150   47,400 
Vested during the period  79,150   (79,150)   
Exercised during the period  (23,448)     (23,448)
Forfeited during the period     (7,592)  (7,592)
Balance as of September 30, 2019  177,793   110,332   288,125 

 

The liability for the SARs as of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 was $43,000$557,000 and $551,000,$349,000, respectively, and was recorded within other accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Remaining compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the next three years. Employee compensation and benefits expense for SARs of $25,000$327,000 and ($9,000)$25,000 was recorded for the three months endedending September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and $15,000$323,000 and $303,000$15,000 was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.

 

Upon the exercise of SARs, the Company is obligated to make cash payment equal to the positive difference between the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of exercise less the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant.

 

The following summarizes information concerning outstanding shares issuable under the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan:

  September 30, 2019 
  Outstanding  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Life
(years)
  Fair Value at
Grant Date
 
Vested            
Stock Options  664,684  $8.88   7.05  $2.21 
SARs  177,793  $8.78   4.68  $2.07 
Total Vested  842,477  $8.86   6.55  $2.18 
                 
Unvested                
Stock Options  223,763  $9.47   8.47  $2.56 
SARs  110,332  $9.57   5.79  $2.48 
Total Unvested  334,095  $9.50   7.58  $2.53 

  December 31, 2018 
  Outstanding  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Life
(years)
  Fair Value at
Grant Date
 
Vested            
Stock Options  833,199  $8.88   5.95  $2.02 
SARs  117,841  $8.88   5.02  $2.02 
Total Vested  951,040  $8.88   5.83  $2.02 
                 
Unvested                
Stock Options  564,752  $9.15   7.88  $2.35 
SARs  153,924  $8.37   5.98  $2.09 
Total Unvested  718,676  $8.98   7.47  $2.30 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

The following summarizes information concerning outstanding options and SARs issued under the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan:

  September 30, 2018 
  Outstanding  Weighted-Average Exercise Price  Weighted-Average Remaining Life
(years)
  Fair Value at Grant Date 
Vested            
Stock Options  583,484  $      8.71       4.10  $1.97 
SARs  82,983  $8.92   5.06  $1.96 
Total Vested  666,467  $8.74   4.22  $1.97 
                 
Unvested                
Stock Options  780,967  $9.26   4.98  $2.31 
SARs  228,017  $8.47   6.16  $2.04 
Total Unvested  1,008,984  $9.08   5.25  $2.25 

  December 31, 2017 
  Outstanding  Weighted-Average Exercise Price  Weighted-Average Remaining Life
(years)
  Fair Value at Grant Date 
Vested            
Stock Options  857,192  $8.05   6.17  $1.76 
SARs  189,053  $8.54   5.86  $1.90 
Total Vested  1,046,245  $8.14   6.11  $1.78 
                 
Unvested                
Stock Options  779,756  $9.21   7.50  $2.17 
SARs  153,919  $9.16   6.24  $2.02 
Total Unvested  933,675  $9.21   7.30  $2.15 

Restricted Stock Units

 

A restricted stock unit (“RSU”) entitles the holder thereof to receive one share of our common stock (or, in some circumstances, the cash value thereof) upon vesting. RSUs are subject to forfeiture until they vest. As of September 30, 2018,2019, we had outstanding RSUs for 122,396244,083 shares of common stock (based on target grant amounts) held by employees and directors under the plan, of which 51,193none were vested. On June 18, 2019, we granted an aggregate of 114,366 RSUs were vested but forto our directors, which shares had not yet been issuedRSUs are subject to time-based vesting and 71,203 RSUs wereare scheduled to vest in their entirety on the one year anniversary of the grant date subject to the holder continuously remaining a director or employee of, or a consultant to, GWG or one of its subsidiaries through such date. On May 31, 2019, we granted RSUs to our Chief Executive Officer that are subject to performance-based vesting pursuant to a performance share unit agreement (“PSU Agreement”). The PSU Agreement provides for a target award grant of 129,717 RSUs, and up to a maximum of 259,434 RSUs, with each representing the right to receive one share of our common stock (or, following a Change-in-Control Transaction (as defined in the PSU Agreement), the cash value thereof) upon vesting, which is generally subject to the satisfaction of performance goals over the next twelve months.a performance period commencing on April 26, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2021.

 

(19)In the three months ended September 30, 2019, a total of 375,000 RSUs held by employees vested entitling the holders thereof, collectively, to cash payments totaling $4.5 million. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, 53,403 RSUs vested and 26,701 shares of common stock were issued to employees, net of shares forfeited to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

(18) Other Expenses

 

The components of other expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 20172018 are as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
Contract Labor $359,000  $130,000  $964,000  $311,000 
Marketing  413,000   485,000   1,343,000   1,687,000 
Information Technology  432,000   411,000   1,208,000   1,093,000 
Servicing and Facility Fees  382,000   277,000   1,244,000   856,000 
Travel and Entertainment  204,000   250,000   650,000   768,000 
Insurance and Regulatory  401,000   416,000   1,120,000   1,240,000 
Charitable Contributions  -   42,000   -   462,000 
General and Administrative  498,000   788,000   1,733,000   2,924,000 
Total Other Expenses $2,689,000  $2,799,000  $8,262,000  $9,341,000 

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(unaudited)

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Contract Labor $533,000  $359,000  $1,345,000  $964,000 
Marketing  408,000   413,000   1,229,000   1,343,000 
Information Technology  529,000   432,000   1,513,000   1,208,000 
Servicing and Facility Fees  450,000   382,000   1,313,000   1,244,000 
Travel and Entertainment  321,000   204,000   823,000   650,000 
Insurance and Regulatory  586,000   401,000   4,426,000   1,120,000 
General and Administrative  722,000   498,000   1,666,000   1,733,000 
Total Other Expenses $3,549,000  $2,689,000  $12,315,000  $8,262,000 

 

(20)(19) Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders

 

We have outstanding RPS and RPS 2, and Series B as described in Notes 13, 1412 and 15.13. RPS and RPS 2 and Series B are anti-dilutive to our net loss attributable to common shareholders calculation for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018. Our warrants, vested and un-vestedunvested stock options and warrantsrestricted stock units are also anti-dilutive for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018.

 

(20) Segment Reporting

GWG has two reportable segments consisting of Secondary Life Insurance and Investment in Beneficient. In addition, the Company reports certain of its results of operations in Corporate & Other. The Secondary Life Insurance segment seeks to earn non-correlated yield from our portfolio of life insurance policies. Our Investment in Beneficient segment consists of our investment in the common units of BEN LP, which we account for using the equity method, and related assets and liabilities. Beneficient provides a variety of trust services, liquidity products and loans for alternative assets and illiquid investment funds, and other financial services to mid-to-high net worth individuals. The Corporate & Other category consists of unallocated corporate overhead and administrative costs and the operations of operating segments that do not meet the quantitative criteria to be separately reported. 

These segments are differentiated by the products and services they offer as well as by the information used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to determine allocation of resources and assess performance.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Earnings before taxes (“EBT”) is the measure of profitability used by management to assess performance of its segments and allocate resources. Segment EBT represents net income (loss) excluding income taxes and includes earnings (loss) from equity method investments. Equity method investments and related earnings are allocated to the Investment in Beneficient segment.

Summarized financial information for the Company’s reportable segments is presented for the periods indicated:

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Revenue: 2019  2018  2019  2018 
Secondary Life Insurance $18,238,000  $16,388,000  $61,199,000  $55,054,000 
Investment in Beneficient  3,709,000   4,284,000   9,723,000   4,284,000 
Corporate & Other  264,000   265,000   516,000   456,000 
Total $22,211,000  $20,937,000  $71,438,000  $59,794,000 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Segment EBT: 2019  2018  2019  2018 
Secondary Life Insurance $(9,169,000) $(4,932,000) $(19,792,000) $(4,256,000)
Investment in Beneficient  (2,214,000)  -   (11,286,000)  - 
Corporate & Other  (9,020,000)  (5,590,000)  (25,270,000)  (15,502,000)
Total  (20,403,000)  (10,522,000)  (56,348,000)  (19,758,000)
Income tax benefit  -   -   -   - 
Net Loss $(20,403,000) $(10,522,000) $(56,348,000) $(19,758,000)

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Interest Expense: 2019  2018  2019  2018 
Secondary Life Insurance $21,410,000  $17,514,000  $63,114,000  $50,725,000 
Investment in Beneficient  6,880,000   4,284,000   20,638,000   4,284,000 
Corporate & Other  -   1,000   -   2,000 
Total $28,290,000  $21,799,000  $83,752,000  $55,011,000 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Interest Income: 2019  2018  2019  2018 
Secondary Life Insurance $226,000  $553,000  $1,594,000  $1,663,000 
Investment in Beneficient  3,709,000   4,284,000   9,678,000   4,284,000 
Corporate & Other  -   39,000   4,000   173,000 
Total $3,935,000  $4,876,000  $11,276,000  $6,120,000 

  September 30,  December 31, 
Total Assets: 2019  2018 
Secondary Life Insurance $903,726,000  $889,665,000 
Investment in Beneficient  650,444,000   584,173,000 
Corporate & Other  6,831,000   7,029,000 
Total $1,561,001,000  $1,480,867,000 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(21) CommitmentsLeases

 

We are party to an office lease with U.S. Bank National Association as the landlord. On September 1, 2015, we entered into an amendment to our original lease that expanded the leased space to 17,687 square feet and extended the term through October 2025. Under the amended lease, we are obligated to pay base rent plus common area maintenance and a share of building operating costs. Rent expenses under this agreement were $119,000This lease is accounted for as an operating lease. We lease various other facilities on a short-term basis.

The lease assets and $121,000 duringliabilities are as follows:

    September 30, 
Leases Classification 2019 
      
Operating lease right-of-use assets Other assets $852,000 
       
Operating lease liabilities Other accrued expenses $1,498,000 

Total lease costs recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20182019 were $108,000 and 2017,$355,000, respectively, and $119,000 and $334,000 for the three and $344,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. These amounts included operating lease costs of $50,000 and 2017,$149,000, variable lease costs of $49,000 and $159,000, and short term lease costs of $9,000 and $47,000 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The remaining lease term at September 30, 2019 was 6.0 years and the discount rate was 6.96%. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities and included in operating cash flows totaled $68,000 and $205,000, respectively.

 

MinimumMaturities of operating lease payments under the amended leaseliabilities as of September 30, 2019 are as follows:

 

Three months ending December 31, 2018 $68,000 
2019  275,000 
Remaining 2019 $70,000 
2020  284,000   284,000 
2021  293,000   293,000 
2022  302,000   302,000 
2023  311,000   311,000 
Thereafter  593,000   593,000 
 $2,126,000 
Total lease payments  1,853,000 
Less: imputed interest  (355,000)
Present value of lease liabilities $1,498,000 

 

(22) ContingenciesThe minimum aggregate operating lease commitments as of December 31, 2018 as reported under previous lease accounting standards were as follows:

 

2019 $275,000 
2020  284,000 
2021  293,000 
2022  302,000 
2023  311,000 
Thereafter  593,000 
  $2,058,000 

(22) Contingencies

Litigation —In the normal course of business, we are involved in various legal proceedings. In the opinion of management, any liability resulting from such proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


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(unaudited)

 

(23) Guarantee of L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds (as restated)

 

WeOur L Bonds are publicly offeringoffered and selling L Bondssold under a registration statement declared effective by the SEC, as described in Note 10, and we have issued Seller Trust L Bonds under a Supplemental Indenture, as described in Note 11. The L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds are secured by substantially all the assets of GWG Holdings, a pledge of all our common stock held individually by BCC and AltiVerse (which together represent approximately 12% of our largest stockholders,outstanding common stock), and by a guarantee and corresponding grant of a security interest in substantially all the assets of GWG Life(1). As a guarantor, GWG Life has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the payment of principal and interest on the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds. GWG Life’s assets, including its equity in DLP IV(2) servesand its beneficial interest in Life Trust, serve as collateral for our L Bond and Seller Trust L Bond obligations. Substantially allThe life insurance policies held by DLP IV and Life Trust, which comprise a substantial majority of our life insurance policies, are held by DLP IV or GWG Life Trust (“do not serve as direct collateral for the Trust”). TheL Bonds. Further, the life insurance policies held by DLP IV are notpledged as direct collateral forsecuring the L Bonds as such policies are pledged to theobligations under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation.

 

(1)The Seller Trust L Bonds (see Note 11) are senior secured obligations of GWG, ranking junior to all senior debt of GWG (see Note 8)9), and pari passu in right of payment and in respect of collateral with all L Bonds of GWG (see Note 10). Payments under the Seller Trust L Bonds are guaranteed by GWG Life. The assets exchanged in the Initial TransferExchange Transaction are available as collateral for all holders of the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds. Specifically, the Exchangeable Note and common units of BeneficientBEN LP and the Option Agreement are held by GWG Holdings and the Commercial Loan is held by GWG Life.

 

(2)The terms of our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation require that we maintain a significant excess of pledged collateral value over the amount outstanding on the amended and restated senior credit facility at any given time. Any excess equity value of DLP IV after satisfying all amounts owing under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation is available as collateral for the L Bonds (including the Seller Trust L Bonds).

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

The following represents condensed consolidating financial information as of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, with respect to the financial position, and as of September 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, with respect to results of operations and cash flows of GWG Holdings and its subsidiaries. The parent column presents the financial information of GWG Holdings, the primary obligor for the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds. The guarantor subsidiary column presents the financial information of GWG Life, the guarantor subsidiary of the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds, presenting its investment in DLP IV and the Trust under the equity method. The non-guarantor subsidiaries column presents the financial information of all non-guarantor subsidiaries, including DLP IV and theLife Trust.

  

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, we reclassified certain intercompany funding outflows from operating cash flows to investing cash flows in the condensed consolidating statement of cash flows in this guarantor footnote. This had the effect of increasing cash flows from operations for the parent for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 by $59.6 million and $136.6 million, respectively, and for the guarantor for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 by $47.3 million and $112.8 million, respectively, and decreasing cash flow from investing activities by these amounts, compared to previous presentation. Presentation of consolidated results in the condensed consolidated financial statements were not affected by these reclassifications. Presentation of the condensed consolidating balance sheets and condensed consolidating statements of operations in this guarantor footnote were not affected by these reclassifications. 


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(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

 

September 30, 2018 Parent  Guarantor Subsidiary  Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
 (as restated)               
A S S E T S
                
Cash and cash equivalents $115,884,625  $631,228  $1,357,815  $-  $117,873,668 
Restricted cash  -   699,477   2,370,282   -   3,069,759 
Investment in life insurance policies, at fair value  -   85,077,334   706,391,253   -   791,468,587 
Life insurance policy benefits receivable  -   2,800,000   7,672,696   -   10,472,696 
Financing receivable from affiliate  174,505,533   192,365,503   -   -   366,871,036 
Equity method investment  42,069,259   -   -   -   42,069,259 
Other assets  3,707,203   1,822,284   4,307,324   -   9,836,811 
Investment in subsidiaries  834,505,607   551,836,655   -   (1,386,342,262)  - 
                     
TOTAL ASSETS $1,170,672,227  $835,232,481  $722,099,370  $(1,386,342,262) $1,341,661,816 
                     
LIABILITIES                    
Senior credit facility with LNV Corporation $-  $-  $162,469,172  $-  $162,469,172 
L Bonds  570,199,704   -   -   -   570,199,704 
Seller Trust L Bonds  403,234,866   -   -   -   403,234,866 
Accounts payable  1,101,453   641,741   836,129   -   2,579,323 
Interest and dividends payable  13,952,101   -   4,796,457   -   18,748,558 
Other accrued expenses  1,026,668   1,448,807   797,283   -   3,272,758 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  989,514,792   2,090,548   168,899,041   -   1,160,504,381 
                     
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                    
Member capital  -   833,141,933   553,200,329   (1,386,342,262)  - 
Redeemable preferred stock and Series 2 redeemable preferred stock  216,068,039   -   -   -   216,068,039 
Series B convertible preferred stock  50,000,000   -   -   -   50,000,000 
Common stock  5,980   -   -   -   5,980 
Accumulated deficit  (84,916,584)  -   -   -   (84,916,584)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  181,157,435   833,141,933   553,200,329   (1,386,342,262)  181,157,435 
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $1,170,672,227  $835,232,481  $722,099,370  $(1,386,342,262) $1,341,661,816 

September 30, 2019 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
 
ASSETS
                
Cash and cash equivalents $61,701,804  $2,605,365  $1,373,295  $  $65,680,464 
Restricted cash     1,177,630   7,027,075      8,204,705 
Investment in life insurance policies, at fair value     106,329,394   701,188,694      807,518,088 
Life insurance policy benefits receivable, net     961,200   16,407,976      17,369,176 
Financing receivables from affiliates     241,185,081         241,185,081 
Equity method investment  370,652,128            370,652,128 
Other assets  43,810,955   2,433,192   4,147,164      50,391,311 
Investment in subsidiaries  944,560,782   592,688,454      (1,537,249,236)   
                     
TOTAL ASSETS $1,420,725,669  $947,380,316  $730,144,204  $(1,537,249,236) $1,561,000,953 
                     
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                     
LIABILITIES                    
Senior credit facility with LNV Corporation $  $(329,050) $132,046,570  $  $131,717,520 
L Bonds  830,341,949            830,341,949 
Seller Trust L Bonds  366,891,940            366,891,940 
Accounts payable  1,353,654   927,306   289,882      2,570,842 
Interest and dividends payable  13,273,621      3,452,723      16,726,344 
Other accrued expenses  2,812,483   3,006,986   880,867      6,700,336 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  1,214,673,647   3,605,242   136,670,042      1,354,948,931 
                     
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                    
Member capital     943,775,074   593,474,162   (1,537,249,236)   
Redeemable preferred stock and Series 2 redeemable preferred stock  209,817,500            209,817,500 
Common stock  33,033            33,033 
Additional paid-in capital  237,159,909            237,159,909 
Accumulated deficit  (240,958,420)           (240,958,420)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  206,052,022   943,775,074   593,474,162   (1,537,249,236)  206,052,022 
                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $1,420,725,669  $947,380,316  $730,144,204  $(1,537,249,236) $1,561,000,953 

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (continued)

 

December 31, 2017 Parent  Guarantor Subsidiary  Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
December 31, 2018 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
           
A S S E T S
ASSETSASSETS
                      
Cash and cash equivalents $111,952,829  $1,486,623  $982,039  $-  $114,421,491  $113,293,682  $232,387  $1,061,015  $  $114,587,084 
Restricted cash  -   9,367,410   18,982,275   -   28,349,685      7,217,194   3,631,932      10,849,126 
Investment in life insurance policies, at fair value  -   51,093,362   599,433,991   -   650,527,353      92,336,494   655,585,971      747,922,465 
Life insurance policy benefits receivable  -   1,500,000   15,158,761   -   16,658,761 
Life insurance policy benefits receivable, net     5,000,000   11,460,687      16,460,687 
Financing receivables from affiliates     184,768,874         184,768,874 
Equity method investment  360,841,651            360,841,651 
Other assets  1,912,203   1,986,312   5,000,369   -   8,898,884   42,944,402   1,730,581   762,181      45,437,164 
Investment in subsidiaries  480,659,789   415,235,212   -   (895,895,001)  -   799,182,251   510,865,003      (1,310,047,254)   
                                        
TOTAL ASSETS $594,524,821  $480,668,919  $639,557,435  $(895,895,001) $818,856,174  $1,316,261,986  $802,150,533  $672,501,786  $(1,310,047,254) $1,480,867,051 
                                        
L I A B I L I T I E S & S T O C K H O L D E R S’ E Q U I T Y
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                        
LIABILITIES                                        
Senior credit facility with LNV Corporation $-  $-  $212,238,192  $-  $212,238,192  $  $  $148,977,596  $  $148,977,596 
L Bonds  447,393,568   -   -   -   447,393,568   651,402,663            651,402,663 
Seller Trust L Bonds  366,891,940            366,891,940 
Accounts payable  1,434,623   844,899   4,114,917   -   6,394,439   1,126,327   1,674,494   6,475,686      9,276,507 
Interest and dividends payable  10,296,584   -   5,130,925   -   15,427,509   14,047,248      4,508,045      18,555,293 
Other accrued expenses  1,728,303   1,610,773   391,647   -   3,730,723   1,735,926   1,593,108   1,376,136      4,705,170 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  460,853,078   2,455,672   221,875,681   -   685,184,431   1,035,204,104   3,267,602   161,337,463      1,199,809,169 
                                        
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                                        
Member capital  -   478,213,247   417,681,754   (895,895,001)  -      798,882,931   511,164,323   (1,310,047,254)   
Redeemable preferred stock and Series 2 redeemable preferred stock  173,115,447   -   -   -   173,115,447   215,973,039            215,973,039 
Common stock  5,813   -   -   -   5,813   33,018            33,018 
Additional paid-in capital  249,662,168            249,662,168 
Accumulated deficit  (39,449,517)  -   -   -   (39,449,517)  (184,610,343)           (184,610,343)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  133,671,743   478,213,247   417,681,754   (895,895,001)  133,671,743   281,057,882   798,882,931   511,164,323   (1,310,047,254)  281,057,882 
                                        
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $594,524,821  $480,668,919  $639,557,435  $(895,895,001) $818,856,174 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $1,316,261,986  $802,150,533  $672,501,786  $(1,310,047,254) $1,480,867,051 

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2018
(as restated)
 Parent  Guarantor Subsidiary  Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
For the three months ended September 30, 2019 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
REVENUE                      
Gain on life insurance policies, net $-  $4,122,153  $11,599,360  $-  $15,721,513 
Gain (loss) on life insurance policies, net $  $2,231,897  $15,560,427  $  $17,792,324 
Interest and other income  3,333,424   1,700,414   181,677   -   5,215,515   257,050   3,825,547   336,058      4,418,655 
TOTAL REVENUE  3,333,424   5,822,567   11,781,037   -   20,937,028   257,050   6,057,444   15,896,485      22,210,979 
                                        
EXPENSES                                        
Interest expense  16,739,120   -   5,060,212   -   21,799,332   24,573,192      3,716,478      28,289,670 
Employee compensation and benefits  2,292,251   3,086,682   169,838   -   5,548,771   6,374,457   2,080,646   681,721      9,136,824 
Legal and professional fees  483,512   221,613   716,839   -   1,421,964   1,816,531   297,254   480,682      2,594,467 
Other expenses  1,590,823   455,800   642,347   -   2,688,970   2,094,036   586,601   868,628      3,549,265 
TOTAL EXPENSES  21,105,706   3,764,095   6,589,236   -   31,459,037   34,858,216   2,964,501   5,747,509      43,570,226 
                                        
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  (17,772,282)  2,058,472   5,191,801   -   (10,522,009)  (34,601,166)  3,092,943   10,148,976      (21,359,247)
                                        
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  7,250,273   6,266,481   -   (13,516,754)  -   13,241,919   11,448,079      (24,689,998)   
                                        
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (10,522,009)  8,324,953   5,191,801   (13,516,754)  (10,522,009)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (21,359,247)  14,541,022   10,148,976   (24,689,998)  (21,359,247)
                                        
INCOME TAX BENEFIT  -   -   -   -   - 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)               
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT  (21,359,247)  14,541,022   10,148,976   (24,689,998)  (21,359,247)
                    
Earnings (loss) from equity method investment  955,751            955,751 
                    
NET INCOME (LOSS)  (10,522,009)  8,324,953   5,191,801   (13,516,754)  (10,522,009)  (20,403,496)  14,541,022   10,148,976   (24,689,998)  (20,403,496)
                    
Preferred stock dividends  4,313,542   -   -   -   4,313,542   4,231,641            4,231,641 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(14,835,551) $8,324,953  $5,191,801  $(13,516,754) $(14,835,551) $(24,635,137) $14,541,022  $10,148,976  $(24,689,998) $(24,635,137)

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 Parent  Guarantor Subsidiary  Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
For the three months ended September 30, 2018 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
REVENUE                      
Gain on life insurance policies, net $-  $2,780,544  $11,640,809  $-  $14,421,353  $  $4,122,153  $11,599,360  $  $15,721,513 
Interest and other income  40,044   113,410   239,865   (117,629)  275,690   3,333,424   1,700,414   181,677      5,215,515 
TOTAL REVENUE  40,044   2,893,954   11,880,674   (117,629)  14,697,043   3,333,424   5,822,567   11,781,037      20,937,028 
                                        
EXPENSES                                        
Interest expense  9,907,959   253,422   3,126,130   (12,104)  13,275,407   16,739,120      5,060,212      21,799,332 
Employee compensation and benefits  2,140,675   1,413,103   238,318   -   3,792,096   2,292,251   3,086,682   169,838      5,548,771 
Legal and professional fees  746,939   246,691   663,460   -   1,657,090   483,512   221,613   716,839      1,421,964 
Other expenses  1,743,730   711,528   449,463   (105,525)  2,799,196   1,590,823   455,800   642,347      2,688,970 
TOTAL EXPENSES  14,539,303   2,624,744   4,477,371   (117,629)  21,523,789   21,105,706   3,764,095   6,589,236      31,459,037 
                                        
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  (14,499,259)  269,210   7,403,303   -   (6,826,746)  (17,772,282)  2,058,472   5,191,801      (10,522,009)
                                        
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  7,672,513   8,263,120   -   (15,935,633)  -   7,250,273   6,266,481      (13,516,754)   
                                        
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (6,826,746)  8,532,330   7,403,303   (15,935,633)  (6,826,746)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (10,522,009)  8,324,953   5,191,801   (13,516,754)  (10,522,009)
                                        
INCOME TAX BENEFIT  (2,764,243)  -   -   -   (2,764,243)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)               
NET INCOME (LOSS)  (4,062,503)  8,532,330   7,403,303   (15,935,633)  (4,062,503)  (10,522,009)  8,324,953   5,191,801   (13,516,754)  (10,522,009)
                    
Preferred stock dividends  3,548,165   -   -   -   3,548,165   4,313,542            4,313,542 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(7,610,668) $8,532,330  $7,403,303  $(15,935,633) $(7,610,668) $(14,835,551) $8,324,953  $5,191,801  $(13,516,754) $(14,835,551)

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (continued)

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018
(as restated)
 Parent  Guarantor Subsidiary  Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
REVENUE               
Gain on life insurance policies, net $-  $12,135,832  $40,794,176  $-  $52,930,008 
Interest and other income  4,447,322   1,726,938   689,380   -   6,863,640 
TOTAL REVENUE  4,447,322   13,862,770   41,483,556   -   59,793,648 
                     
EXPENSES                    
Interest expense  38,758,326   -   16,252,193   -   55,010,519 
Employee compensation and benefits  5,629,344   5,881,219   1,016,576   -   12,527,139 
Legal and professional fees  1,290,614   688,003   1,772,704   -   3,751,321 
Other expenses  5,082,525   1,397,314   1,782,485   -   8,262,324 
TOTAL EXPENSES  50,760,809   7,966,536   20,823,958   -   79,551,303 
                     
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  (46,313,487)  5,896,234   20,659,598   -   (19,757,655)
                     
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  26,555,832   23,824,330   -   (50,380,162)  - 
                     
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (19,757,655)  29,720,564   20,659,598   (50,380,162)  (19,757,655)
                     
INCOME TAX (EXPENSE)/BENEFIT  -   -   -   -   - 
NET INCOME (LOSS)  (19,757,655)  29,720,564   20,659,598   (50,380,162)  (19,757,655)
Preferred stock dividends  12,356,513   -   -   -   12,356,513 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(32,114,168) $29,720,564  $20,659,598  $(50,380,162) $(32,114,168)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
REVENUE               
Gain (loss) on life insurance policies, net $  $6,783,129  $52,435,403  $  $59,218,532 
Interest and other income  1,438,068   9,852,224   929,470      12,219,762 
TOTAL REVENUE  1,438,068   16,635,353   53,364,873      71,438,294 
                     
EXPENSES                    
Interest expense  71,753,380      11,998,231      83,751,611 
Employee compensation and benefits  13,991,440   5,791,512   1,301,863      21,084,815 
Legal and professional fees  6,146,443   1,212,791   2,903,996      10,263,230 
Other expenses  8,548,645   1,549,259   2,217,530      12,315,434 
TOTAL EXPENSES  100,439,908   8,553,562   18,421,620      127,415,090 
                     
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  (99,001,840)  8,081,791   34,943,253      (55,976,796)
                     
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  43,025,044   39,802,437      (82,827,481)   
                     
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (55,976,796)  47,884,228   34,943,253   (82,827,481)  (55,976,796)
                     
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)               
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT  (55,976,796)  47,884,228   34,943,253   (82,827,481)  (55,976,796)
                     
Earnings (loss) from equity method investment  (371,281)           (371,281)
                     
NET INCOME (LOSS)  (56,348,077)  47,884,228   34,943,253   (82,827,481)  (56,348,077)
                     
Preferred stock dividends  12,806,173            12,806,173 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(69,154,250) $47,884,228  $34,943,253  $(82,827,481) $(69,154,250)

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 Parent  Guarantor Subsidiary  Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries  Eliminations  Consolidated 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
REVENUE                      
Gain on life insurance policies, net $-  $4,481,555  $40,635,883  $-  $45,117,438 
Gain (loss) on life insurance policies, net $  $12,135,832  $40,794,176  $  $52,930,008 
Interest and other income  194,273   348,695   1,163,667   (371,100)  1,335,535   4,447,322   1,726,938   689,380      6,863,640 
TOTAL REVENUE  194,273   4,830,250   41,799,550   (371,100)  46,452,973   4,447,322   13,862,770   41,483,556      59,793,648 
                                        
EXPENSES                                        
Interest expense  27,495,867   930,837   10,418,243   (79,300)  38,765,647   38,758,326      16,252,193      55,010,519 
Employee compensation and benefits  6,179,032   4,163,873   353,550   -   10,696,455   5,629,344   5,881,219   1,016,576      12,527,139 
Legal and professional fees  1,524,510   687,240   1,722,277   -   3,934,027   1,290,614   688,003   1,772,704      3,751,321 
Other expenses  5,291,881   2,244,577   2,095,959   (291,800)  9,340,617   5,082,525   1,397,314   1,782,485      8,262,324 
TOTAL EXPENSES  40,491,290   8,026,527   14,590,029   (371,100)  62,736,746   50,760,809   7,966,536   20,823,958      79,551,303 
                                        
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  (40,297,017)  (3,196,277)  27,209,521   -   (16,283,773)  (46,313,487)  5,896,234   20,659,598      (19,757,655)
                                        
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES  24,013,244   29,569,105   -   (53,582,349)  -   26,555,832   23,824,330      (50,380,162)   
                                        
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (16,283,773)  26,372,828   27,209,521   (53,582,349)  (16,283,773)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (19,757,655)  29,720,564   20,659,598   (50,380,162)  (19,757,655)
                                        
INCOME TAX BENEFIT  (6,481,917)  -   -   -   (6,481,917)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)               
NET INCOME (LOSS)  (9,801,856)  26,372,828   27,209,521   (53,582,349)  (9,801,856)  (19,757,655)  29,720,564   20,659,598   (50,380,162)  (19,757,655)
                    
Preferred stock dividends  7,447,022   -   -   -   7,447,022   12,356,513            12,356,513 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $(17,248,878) $26,372,828  $27,209,521  $(53,582,349) $(17,248,878) $(32,114,168) $29,720,564  $20,659,598  $(50,380,162) $(32,114,168)

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2018
(as restated)
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Non-Guarantor Subsidiary Eliminations Consolidated 
           
For the three months ended September 30, 2019 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                      
Net income (loss) $(10,522,009) $8,324,953 $5,191,801 $(13,516,754) $(10,522,009) $(20,403,496) $14,541,022  $10,148,976  $(24,689,998) $(20,403,496)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:                               
Equity of subsidiaries (7,250,273) (6,266,481) - 13,516,754 -   (13,241,919)  (11,448,079)     24,689,998    
Changes in fair value of life insurance policies - (3,485,452) (21,354,115) - (24,839,567)
Change in fair value of life insurance policies     (2,251,068)  (11,929,902)     (14,180,970)
Amortization of deferred financing and issuance costs 2,311,567 - 263,755 - 2,575,322   3,196,852      263,755      3,460,607 
Amortization of discount or premium on financing receivable   251,672 (251,672 -  - - 
Financing receivable from affiliate (2,839,926) (1,444,444) - - (4,284,370)
Accretion of discount on financing receivables from affiliates     (427,914)        (427,914)
Provision for uncollectible policy benefits receivable        200,897      200,897 
(Earnings) Loss from equity method investment  (955,751)           (955,751)
Stock-based compensation  700,688            700,688 
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                               
Life insurance policy benefits receivable - (2,000,000) 18,562,304 - 16,562,304      570,197   (12,563,873)     (11,993,676)
Accrued interest on financing receivables     (2,078,175)        (2,078,175)
Other assets (59,650,044) (47,247,165) 305,226 106,913,951 321,968   517,880   (201,431)  73,734      390,183 
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                               
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses  3,460,355  (384,380)  (1,157,273)  -  1,918,702   (3,366,349)  649,937   (962,907)     (3,679,319)
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (74,238,658)  (52,754,641)  1,811,698  106,913,951  (18,267,650)  (33,552,095)  (645,511)  (14,769,320)     (48,966,926)
                               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                               
Investment in life insurance policies - (11,368,457) (31,523,307) - (42,891,764)        (710,863)     (710,863)
Carrying value of matured life insurance policies - 669,349 1,656,640 - 2,325,989      1,347,089   5,292,830      6,639,919 
Financing receivables from affiliates issued               
Equity method investment acquired  (1,421,059)  -  -  -  (1,421,059)               
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (1,421,059)  (10,699,108)  (29,866,667)  -  (41,986,834)
Payment of capital contributions  (497,879)  (9,715,465)     10,213,344    
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (497,879)  (8,368,376)  4,581,967   10,213,344   5,929,056 
                               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                               
Net borrowings on (repayments of) senior debt - - (18,425,136) - (18,425,136)
Borrowings on senior debt        3,937,020      3,937,020 
Repayments of senior debt        (2,079,600)     (2,079,600)
Proceeds from issuance of L Bonds 68,884,369 - - - 68,884,369   107,012,114            107,012,114 
Payments for redemption and issuance of L Bonds (20,195,657) - - - (20,195,657)
Issuance of common stock 682,954 - - - 682,954 
Common stock dividends (25,709,412) - - - (25,709,412)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock 50,000,000 - - - 50,000,000 
Payments for redemption of redeemable preferred stock (821,778) - - - (821,778)
Payments for issuance and redemptions of L Bonds  (61,679,235)           (61,679,235)
Issuance (repurchase) of common stock               
Payments for redemption of preferred stock  (2,920,292)           (2,920,292)
Preferred stock dividends (4,313,542) - - - (4,313,542)  (4,231,641)           (4,231,641)
Issuance of member capital  -  58,589,352  48,324,599  (106,913,951)  -      (1,010,542)  11,223,886   (10,213,344)   
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  68,526,934  58,589,352  29,899,463  (106,913,951)  50,101,798 
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES  38,180,946   (1,010,542)  13,081,306   (10,213,344)  40,038,366 
                               
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (7,132,783) (4,864,397) 1,844,494 - (10,152,686)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH  4,130,972   (10,024,429)  2,893,953      (2,999,504)
                               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH           
BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD  123,017,408  6,195,102  1,883,603  -  131,096,113 
           
END OF THE PERIOD $115,884,625 $1,330,705 $3,728,097 $- $120,943,427 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH                    
BEGINNING OF PERIOD  57,570,832   13,807,424   5,506,417      76,884,673 
END OF PERIOD $61,701,804  $3,782,995  $8,400,370  $  $73,885,169 

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 Parent  Guarantor Subsidiary  Non-Guarantor Subsidiary  Eliminations  Consolidated 
                
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net income (loss) $(4,062,503) $8,532,330  $7,403,303  $(15,935,633) $(4,062,503)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:                    
Equity of subsidiaries  (7,672,513)  (8,263,120)  -   15,935,633   - 
Changes in fair value of life insurance policies  -   (3,609,194)  (16,572,538)  -   (20,181,732)
Amortization of deferred financing and issuance costs  2,075,632   134,445   134,464   -   2,344,541 
Deferred income taxes  (2,764,243)  -   -   -   (2,764,243)
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                    
Life insurance policy benefits receivable  -   -   (7,627,000)  -   (7,627,000)
Other assets  (38,552,777)  51,740,361   1,157,168   (13,415,694)  929,058 
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                    
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses  1,834,187   (855,012)  (1,064,684)  -   (85,509)
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (49,142,217)  47,679,810   (16,569,287)  (13,415,694)  (31,447,388)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    
Investment in life insurance policies  -   -   (25,199,692)  -   (25,199,692)
Carrying value of matured life insurance policies  -   505,000   1,828,039   -   2,333,039 
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES  -   505,000   (23,371,653)  -   (22,866,653)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                    
Net borrowings on (repayments of) senior debt  -   -   56,887,491   -   56,887,491 
Payments for issuance of senior debt  -   -   (3,937,907)  -   (3,937,907)
Payments for redemption of Series I Secured Notes  -   (6,815,406)  -   -   (6,815,406)
Proceeds from issuance of L Bonds  30,271,873   -   -   -   30,271,873 
Payments for redemption and issuance of L Bonds  (19,752,717)  -   -   -   (19,752,717)
Issuance of common stock  30   -   -   -   30 
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock  25,211,870   -   -   -   25,211,870 
Payments for issuance of redeemable preferred stock  (1,243,920)  -   -   -   (1,243,920)
Payments for redemption of redeemable preferred stock  (47,500)  -   -   -   (47,500)
Preferred stock dividends  (3,548,165)  -   -   -   (3,548,165)
Issuance of member capital  -   37,959,462   (51,375,156)  13,415,694   - 
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  30,891,471   31,144,056   1,574,428   13,415,694   77,025,649 
                     
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (18,250,746)  79,328,866   (38,366,512)  -   22,711,608 
                     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH                    
BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD  49,632,850   5,905,486   42,914,767   -   98,453,103 
                     
END OF THE PERIOD $31,382,104  $85,234,352  $4,548,255  $-  $121,164,711 

For the three months ended September 30, 2018 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net income (loss) $(10,522,009) $8,324,953  $5,191,801  $(13,516,754) $(10,522,009)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:                    
Equity of subsidiaries  (7,250,273)  (6,266,481)     13,516,754    
Change in fair value of life insurance policies     (3,485,452)  (21,354,115)     (24,839,567)
Amortization of deferred financing and issuance costs  2,311,567      263,755      2,575,322 
Amortization of discount or premium on financing receivables  251,672   (251,672)         
Stock-based compensation  528,461            528,461 
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                    
Accrued interest on financing receivables  (2,839,926)  (1,444,444)        (4,284,370)
Life insurance policy benefits receivable     (2,000,000)  18,562,304      16,562,304 
Other assets  (82,158)  98,900   305,226      321,968 
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                    
Account payable and other accrued expenses  2,931,894   (384,380)  (1,157,273)     1,390,241 
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (14,670,772)  (5,408,576)  1,811,698      (18,267,650)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    
Investment in life insurance policies     (11,368,457)  (31,523,307)     (42,891,764)
Carrying value of matured life insurance policies     669,349   1,656,640      2,325,989 
Equity method investment acquired  (1,421,059)           (1,421,059)
Payment of capital contributions  (59,567,886)  (47,346,065)     106,913,951    
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (60,988,945)  (58,045,173)  (29,866,667)  106,913,951   (41,986,834)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                    
Borrowings on senior debt               
Repayments of senior debt        (18,425,136)     (18,425,136)
Proceeds from issuance of L Bonds  68,884,369            68,884,369 
Payments for issuance and redemptions of L Bonds  (20,195,657)           (20,195,657)
Issuance (redemption) of common stock  682,954            682,954 
Common stock dividends  (25,709,412)           (25,709,412)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock  50,000,000            50,000,000 
Payments for redemption of preferred stock  (821,778)           (821,778)
Preferred stock dividends  (4,313,542)           (4,313,542)
Issuance of member capital     58,589,352   48,324,599   (106,913,951)   
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  68,526,934   58,589,352   29,899,463   (106,913,951)  50,101,798 
                     
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH  (7,132,783)  (4,864,397)  1,844,494      (10,152,686)
                     
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH                    
BEGINNING OF PERIOD  123,017,408   6,195,102   1,883,603      131,096,113 
END OF PERIOD $115,884,625  $1,330,705  $3,728,097  $  $120,943,427 

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018
(as restated)
 Parent  Guarantor Subsidiary  Non-Guarantor Subsidiary  Eliminations  Consolidated 
                
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net income (loss) $(19,757,655) $29,720,564  $20,659,598  $(50,380,162) $(19,757,655)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:                    
Equity of subsidiaries  (26,555,832)  (23,824,330)  -   50,380,162   - 
Changes in fair value of life insurance policies  -   (9,691,293)  (46,367,043)  -   (56,058,336)
Amortization of deferred financing and issuance costs  6,450,018   -   791,265   -   7,241,283 
Amortization of discount or premium on financing receivable  251,672   (251,672)   -      -- 
Financing receivable from affiliate  (2,839,926)  (1,444,444)  -   -   (4,284,370)
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                    
Life insurance policy benefits receivable  -   (1,300,000)  7,486,065   -   6,186,065 
Other assets  (139,098,388)  (112,613,085)  826,523   249,397,712   (1,487,238)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                    
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses  4,621,807   (365,125)  (3,341,098)  -   915,584 
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (176,928,304)  (119,769,385)  (19,944,690)  249,397,712   (67,244,667)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    
Investment in life insurance policies  -   (26,916,457)  (71,524,071)  -   (98,440,528)
Carrying value of matured life insurance policies  -   2,623,779   10,933,853   -   13,557,632 
Equity method investment acquired  (1,421,059)  -   -   -   (1,421,059)
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (1,421,059)  (24,292,678)  (60,590,218)  -   (86,303,955)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                    
Net borrowings on (repayments of) senior debt  -   -   (50,560,286)  -   (50,560,286)
Proceeds from issuance of L Bonds  166,081,914   -   -   -   166,081,914 
Payments for redemption and issuance of L Bonds  (46,151,926)  -   -   -   (46,151,926)
Issuance of common stock  682,954   -   -   -   682,954 
Common stock dividends  (25,709,412)  -   -   -   (25,709,412)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock  50,000,000   -   -   -   50,000,000 
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock  56,238,128   -   -   -   56,238,128 
Payments for issuance of redeemable preferred stock  (4,142,294)  -   -   -   (4,142,294)
Payments for redemption of preferred stock  (2,361,692)  -   -   -   (2,361,692)
Preferred stock dividends  (12,356,513)  -   -   -   (12,356,513)
Issuance of member capital  -   134,538,735   114,858,977   (249,397,712)  - 
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  182,281,159   134,538,735   64,298,691   (249,397,712)  131,720,873 
                     
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  3,931,796   (9,523,328)  (16,236,217)  -   (21,827,749)
                     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH                    
BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD  111,952,829   10,854,033   19,964,314   -   142,771,176 
                     
END OF THE PERIOD $115,884,625  $1,330,705  $3,728,097  $-  $120,943,427 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net income (loss) $(56,348,077) $47,884,228  $34,943,253  $(82,827,481) $(56,348,077)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:                    
Equity of subsidiaries  (43,025,044)  (39,802,437)     82,827,481    
Change in fair value of life insurance policies     (8,713,865)  (39,317,330)     (48,031,195)
Amortization of deferred financing and issuance costs  9,191,110      791,265      9,982,375 
Accretion of discount on financing receivables from affiliates     (1,292,434)        (1,292,434)
Provision for uncollectible policy benefit receivable        200,897      200,897 
(Earnings) Loss from equity method investment  371,281            371,281 
Stock-based compensation  1,365,219            1,365,219 
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                    
Life insurance policy benefits receivable     4,038,800   (5,148,186)     (1,109,386)
Accrued interest on financing receivables     (5,123,774)        (5,123,774)
Other assets  (1,048,310)  (112,467)  (3,395,677)     (4,556,454)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                    
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses  (443,269)  (252,502)  (7,736,395)     (8,432,166)
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (89,937,090)  (3,374,451)  (19,662,173)     (112,973,714)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    
Investment in life insurance policies     (8,682,044)  (23,567,353)     (32,249,397)
Carrying value of matured life insurance policies     3,403,008   17,281,959      20,684,967 
Financing receivables from affiliates issued     (50,000,000)        (50,000,000)
Equity method investment acquired  (10,000,000)           (10,000,000)
Payment of capital contributions  (102,353,486)  (42,021,014)     144,374,500    
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (112,353,486)  (97,300,050)  (6,285,394)  144,374,500   (71,564,430)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                    
Borrowings on senior debt        3,937,020      3,937,020 
Repayments of senior debt        (21,648,615)     (21,648,615)
Proceeds from issuance of L Bonds  278,238,656            278,238,656 
Payments for issuance and redemptions of L Bonds  (108,656,765)           (108,656,765)
Issuance (repurchase) of common stock  57,518            57,518 
Payments for redemption of preferred stock  (6,134,538)           (6,134,538)
Preferred stock dividends  (12,806,173)           (12,806,173)
Issuance of member capital     97,007,915   47,366,585   (144,374,500)   
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  150,698,698   97,007,915   29,654,990   (144,374,500)  132,987,103 
                     
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH  (51,591,878)  (3,666,586)  3,707,423      (51,551,041)
                     
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH                    
BEGINNING OF PERIOD  113,293,682   7,449,581   4,692,947      125,436,210 
END OF PERIOD $61,701,804  $3,782,995  $8,400,370  $  $73,885,169 

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 Parent  Guarantor Subsidiary  Non-Guarantor Subsidiary  Eliminations  Consolidated 
                
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net income (loss) $(9,801,856) $26,372,828  $27,209,521  $(53,582,349) $(9,801,856)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:                    
Equity of subsidiaries  (24,013,243)  (29,569,106)  -   53,582,349   - 
Changes in fair value of life insurance policies  -   (4,803,015)  (44,498,052)  -   (49,301,067)
Amortization of deferred financing and issuance costs  4,931,441   208,829   1,368,422   -   6,508,692 
Deferred income taxes, net  (6,481,917)  -   -   -   (6,481,917)
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                    
Life insurance policy benefits receivable  -   -   (9,252,000)  -   (9,252,000)
Other assets  (65,691,037)  (3,794,004)  2,999,378   69,667,082   3,181,419 
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                    
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses  5,262,800   (2,418,538)  17,279   -   2,861,541 
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (95,793,812)  (14,003,006)  (22,155,452)  69,667,082   (62,285,188)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    
Investment in life insurance policies  -   -   (67,321,363)  -   (67,321,363)
Carrying value of matured life insurance policies  -   1,256,576   6,460,271   -   7,716,847 
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES  -   1,256,576   (60,861,092)  -   (59,604,516)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                    
Net borrowings on (repayments of) senior debt  -   -   49,787,954   -   49,787,954 
Payments for issuance of senior debt  -   (1,076,118)  (4,052,201)  -   (5,128,319)
Payments for redemption of Series I Secured Notes  -   (16,613,667)  -   -   (16,613,667)
Proceeds from issuance of L Bonds  87,016,343   -   -   -   87,016,343 
Payments for redemption and issuance of L Bonds  (58,949,880)  -   -   -   (58,949,880)
Redemption of common stock  (1,603,526)  -   -   -   (1,603,526)
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock  86,692,811   -   -   -   86,692,811 
Payments for issuance of redeemable preferred stock  (5,207,025)  -   -   -   (5,207,025)
Payments for redemption of redeemable preferred stock  (1,806,832)  -   -   -   (1,806,832)
Preferred stock dividends  (7,447,022)  -   -   -   (7,447,022)
Issuance of member capital  -   64,191,966   5,475,116   (69,667,082)  - 
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  98,694,869   46,502,181   51,210,869   (69,667,082)  126,740,837 
                     
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  2,901,057   33,755,751   (31,805,675)  -   4,851,133 
                     
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH                    
BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD  28,481,047   51,478,601   36,353,930   -   116,313,578 
                     
END OF THE PERIOD $31,382,104  $85,234,352  $4,548,255  $-  $121,164,711 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 Parent  Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
  Eliminations  Consolidated 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net income (loss) $(19,757,655) $29,720,564  $20,659,598  $(50,380,162) $(19,757,655)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:                    
Equity of subsidiaries  (26,555,832)  (23,824,330)     50,380,162    
Change in fair value of life insurance policies     (9,691,293)  (46,367,043)     (56,058,336)
Amortization of deferred financing and issuance costs  6,450,018      791,265      7,241,283 
Amortization of discount or premium on financing receivables  251,672   (251,672)         
Stock-based compensation  788,865            788,865 
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:                    
Accrued interest on financing receivable  (2,839,926)  (1,444,444)        (4,284,370)
Life insurance policy benefits receivable     (1,300,000)  7,486,065      6,186,065 
Other assets  (2,477,789)  164,028   826,523      (1,487,238)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:                    
Account payable and other accrued expenses  3,832,942   (365,125)  (3,341,098)     126,719 
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (40,307,705)  (6,992,272)  (19,944,690)     (67,244,667)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                    
Investment in life insurance policies     (26,916,457)  (71,524,071)     (98,440,528)
Carrying value of matured life insurance policies     2,623,779   10,933,853      13,557,632 
Equity method investment acquired  (1,421,059)           (1,421,059)
Payment of capital contributions  (136,620,599)  (112,777,113)     249,397,712    
NET CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (138,041,658)  (137,069,791)  (60,590,218)  249,397,712   (86,303,955)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                    
Borrowings on senior debt        12,903,166      12,903,166 
Repayments of senior debt        (63,463,452)     (63,463,452)
Proceeds from issuance of L Bonds  166,081,914            166,081,914 
Payments for issuance and redemptions of L Bonds  (46,151,926)           (46,151,926)
Issuance (redemption) of common stock  682,954            682,954 
Common stock dividends  (25,709,412)           (25,709,412)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock  

50,000,000

               

50,000,000

 
Proceeds from issuance of redeemable preferred stock  56 ,238,128            56 ,238,128 
Payments for issuance of preferred stock  (4,142,294)           (4,142,294)
Payments for redemption of preferred stock  (2,361,692)           (2,361,692)
Preferred stock dividends  (12,356,513)           (12,356,513)
Issuance of member capital     134,538,735   114,858,977   (249,397,712)   
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  182,281,159   134,538,735   64,298,691   (249,397,712)  131,720,873 
                     
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH  3,931,796   (9,523,328)  (16,236,217)     (21,827,749)
                     
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH                    
BEGINNING OF PERIOD  111,952,829   10,854,033   19,964,314      142,771,176 
END OF PERIOD $115,884,625  $1,330,705  $3,728,097  $  $120,943,427 

GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

(24) Concentration

Life Insurance Carriers

 

We mostly purchase life insurance policies written by life insurance companies havingrated investment-grade ratings by independentcertain third-party rating agencies. As a result, there may be certain concentrations of policies with life insurance companies. The following summarizes the face value of insurance policies with specific life insurance companies exceeding 10% of the total face value held by our portfolio.

 

Life Insurance Company September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
  September 30,
2019
  December 31,
2018
 
John Hancock  14.25%  15.57%  14.02%  13.71%
Lincoln National  11.22%  11.33%
AXA Equitable  11.18%  11.88%  10.65%  10.83%
Lincoln National  10.60%  10.80%

 

The following summarizes the states, based on insurednumber of insureds’ state of residence of the insurance policies in our portfolio, exceeding 10% of the total face value held by us:

 

State of Residence September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
  September 30,
2019
  December 31,
2018
 
California  17.38%  18.02%
Florida  19.78%  20.16%  14.91%  15.34%
California  18.12%  18.60%

 

On August 10,Investment in Beneficient

During 2018, in connection with the Initial Transfer of the BeneficientExchange Transaction, the Company (i) acquired a limited partnership investment in the common units of Beneficient,BEN LP, (ii) entered into a Commercial Loan with BeneficientBEN LP as borrower, and (iii) received the Exchangeable Note from Beneficient as borrower.an Option Agreement to acquire additional common units of BEN LP. The total carrying value of these investments at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is $408,940,000,was 650,444,000 and $584,173,000, respectively, representing 30.5%41.7% and 39.4%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated assets. Currently there is no liquid market for the common units of BeneficientBEN LP and it is possible none will develop. Although we intend to hold the Commercial Loan (and the Exchangeable Note to the extent the Final Closing does not occur) to maturity, there is currently no liquid market for these loansthis loan and it is possible none will develop.

(25) Subsequent Events

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2018,2019, policy benefits on five12 policies covering four11 individuals have been realized. The face value of insurance benefits of these policies was $4,140,000. $14,544,000.

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2018,2019, we have issued approximately $42,452,000$73,160,000 of L Bonds.

 

The fair value of our life insurance policies is determined as the net present value of the life insurance portfolio’s future expected net cash flows (policy benefits received

Second Amended and required premium payments) that incorporates current life expectancy estimates and discount rate assumptions. The life expectancy estimates we use for life insurance policiesRestated Senior Credit Facility with face amounts greater than $1 million are based upon the average of two life expectancy reports we receive from independent third-party medical-actuarial underwriting firms. We presently attempt to update our life expectancy estimates continuously on a maximum three cycle.

On October 18, 2018, ITM TwentyFirst, LLC (“TwentyFirst”), one of the primary independent third-party medical actuarial underwriting firms we use for life expectancy reports, released an update to their mortality tables and medical underwriting methodologies. As of September 30, 2018, 568 of our life insurance policies, representing approximately $1.3 billion in face value of policy benefits (approximately 65% of our portfolio by face amount), were valued using life expectancy reports that included a report provided by TwentyFirst.LNV Corporation

 

On November 12, 2018, AVS, LLC (“AVS”1, 2019, DLP IV entered into a Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with LNV Corporation, as lender, and CLMG Corp., as the administrative agent on behalf of the lenders under the agreement (the “Second Amended and Restated Agreement”), another primary independent third-party medical-actuarial underwriting firm we use for life expectancy reports, also released updated mortality tableswhich replaced an amended and medical underwriting methodologies. Asrestated agreement dated September 27, 2017 that previously governed the DLP IV’s senior credit facility (the “Second Amended Facility”). The Second Amended Facility makes available a total of up to $300,000,000 in credit to DLP IV with a maturity date of September 30, 2018, 78827, 2029. Subject to available borrowing base capacity, additional advances are available under the Second Amended Facility at the LIBOR rate described below. Such advances are available to pay the premiums and servicing costs of ourpledged life insurance policies representing approximately $1.7 billion in face value of policy benefits (approximately 89% of our portfolio by face amount), were valued using life expectancy reports that included a report provided by AVS.

Based upon information provided by TwentyFirst, we expect that our life expectancy estimatesas such amounts become due. Interest will lengthen, and assumingaccrue on amounts borrowed under the application of our current valuation methodology, we haveSecond Amended Facility at an annual interest rate, determined the impact (reduction) to the fair value of our life insurance policy portfolio to be $39,800,000 to $54,900,000 (approximately 5.0% to 7.0% of the investment in life insurance policies, at fair value as of September 30, 2018). TwentyFirst’s changes relateeach date of borrowing or quarterly if there is no borrowing, equal to revised estimates of the originally issued life expectancy reports and do not encompass any change in an individual insured’s health condition (for better or worse) since the report was originally issued. Changes in individual insureds health conditions over time can significantly impact actual policy valuations.(a) 12-month LIBOR, plus (b) 7.50% per annum.

 


GWG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

To date,Under the Second Amended and Restated Agreement, DLP IV has granted the administrative agent, for the benefit of the lenders under the Second Amended Facility, a security interest in all of DLP IV’s assets.

The Company is subject to various financial and non-financial covenants under the Second Amended and Restated Agreement, including, but not limited to, compliance with laws, preservation of existence, financial reporting, keeping of proper books of record and account, payment of taxes, and ensuring that neither DLP IV nor GWG Life, LLC become an investment company.

In conjunction with entering into the Second Amended and Restated Agreement, DLP IV pledged life insurance policies having an aggregate face value of approximately $298.3 million as additional collateral and received an advance of approximately $37.1 million under the Second Amended Facility (inclusive of certain fees and expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation and entry into the Second Amended and Restated Agreement). After giving effect to such advance, the amount outstanding under the Second Amended Facility on November 1, 2019 was approximately $175.5 million.

Insurtech

On November 11, 2019, GWG contributed the common stock and membership interests of its wholly owned Life Epigenetics and youSurance subsidiaries (“Insurtech Subsidiaries”) to a legal entity, InsurTech Holdings, LLC (“InsurTech Holdings”) in exchange for a membership interest in InsurTech Holdings. Although we have received limited summarized information from AVS regarding the impactscurrently own 100% of this revision to their mortality model, which is based on the actual to expected experience of their senior mortality dataset. The revision suggests a lengthening of their prior life expectancy estimates. We have not received any detailed information from AVS regarding the impacts on our individual policies andInsurTech Holding’s equity, we do not expect that such detailed informationhave a controlling financial interest in InsurTech Holdings because the managing member has substantive participating rights. Therefore, we will be provided. Accordingly, at this time we are unable to estimate the impact to the fair value of the portfolio within a reliable range.account for our ownership interest in InsurTech Holdings as an equity method investment.

 

We have experienced significant non-cash, unrealized financial statement impacts over the past several years from the frequent changes in methodologies made by certain independent third-party medical-actuarial underwriting firms. We are also aware of the potential conflict arising out the fact that each successive change to underwriting tables and/or methodologies results in the need for secondary market participants to spend significant sums acquiring new life expectancy reports and estimates from these same firms. We have noted that these changes over the past several years have notThe transaction resulted in a narrowingloss of consensuscontrol of the Insurtech Subsidiaries and as a result we will deconsolidate the subsidiaries and record an investment in equity method investee during the life expectancyfourth quarter of any one individual.2019. The loss of control requires us to measure the equity investment at fair value. The valuation of our equity investment is not complete, and we expect to record the resulting gain or loss in earnings during the fourth quarter of 2019.

 

Accordingly, we intend

In connection with the transaction, GWG contributed $1.25 million in cash to continue evaluating the efficacy of the changes announced by TwentyFirstInsurTech Holdings and AVS, as well as, evaluate alternative means and methodsis committed to produce accurate and stable life expectancy estimates for our models. This may include, but not be limited to, using in-house underwriting, using a broader array of independent third-party medical-actuarial underwriting firms, working with established actuarial underwriting firms to aid us in better forecasting our cash-flow models, as well as the use of epigenetic and other emerging technologies. These efforts are designed to mitigate the volatility associated with our ownership of life insurance policies and reduce our historical reliance on a limited number of medical-actuarial underwriting firms to value our portfolio. We expect to complete our evaluation priorcontribute an additional $18.75 million to the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K withentity over the SEC for the year ending 2018.

See Note 4 Fair Value Definition and Hierarchy, Level 3 Valuation Process for example changes in fair value of our investment in life insurance policies from Changes in Life Expectancy Estimates. 

next two years.


ITEM 2.ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. (as restated)

 

This Amendment amends and restates our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in Part I, Item 1. “Financial Statements” for the three and nine months ended and as of September 30, 2018 to recognize certain assets and liabilities and related interest income and interest expense that were not previously recognized. Accordingly, the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations set for below reflects the effects of this restatement.

You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and the information contained in other sections of this report.report, as well as Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. This discussion and analysis is based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management.

 

Risk Relating to Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current expectations and projections about future events. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements.

 

The words “believe,” “could,” “possibly,” “probably,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “expect,” or “consider” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this report can be found in our MD&A discussion.the following discussion and analysis.

 

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

changes in the secondary market for life insurance;

changes resulting from the evolution of our business model and strategy with respect to the life insurance industry;

 

 the valuation of assets reflected on our financial statements, including our equity method investment in Beneficient and relatedour financing receivable;receivables from Beneficient and the LiquidTrust Borrowers (see Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements);

 

 the reliabilityilliquidity of assumptions underlying our actuarial models, including our life expectancy estimates;insurance and Beneficient-related investments and receivables from affiliates;

 

our ability to realize the anticipated benefits from our strategic relationship with Beneficient;

Beneficient’s financial performance and ability to execute on its business plan;

our ability to obtain accurate and timely financial information from Beneficient;

our ability to effectively transition the management and oversight roles served by our former executives and members of our Board of Directors;

changes resulting from the evolution of our business model and strategy with respect to Beneficient and the life insurance secondary market;

 our reliance on debt financing and continued access to the capital markets;

 

 our significant and on-going financing requirements;

our ability to make cash distributions in satisfaction of dividend obligations and redemption requests;
our predominant use of short term debt to fund a portfolio of long term assets could result in a liquidity shortage;

our ability to satisfy our debt obligations if we were to sell our portfolio of life insurance policies and our Beneficient-related assets;

our history of operating losses;

general economic outlook, including prevailing interest rates;

federal, state and FINRA regulatory matters;

litigation risks;

our ability to comply with financial and non-financial covenants contained in borrowing agreements;

the reliability of assumptions underlying our actuarial models, including life expectancy estimates and our projections of mortality events and the realization of policy benefits;

 

 risks relating to the validity and enforceability of the life insurance policies we purchase;

 

 risks relating to our ability to license and effectively apply epigenetic technology to improve and expand the scope of our business;

our reliance on information provided and obtained by third parties, including changes in underwriting tables and underwriting methodology;

federal, state and FINRA regulatory matters;

competition in the secondary market of life insurance and epigenetic technology;

the relative illiquidity of life insurance policies;
illiquidity of our equity method investment in Beneficient and related financing receivable;

our ability to satisfy our debt obligations if we were to sell our entire portfolio of life insurance policies;

 

 life insurance company credit exposure;

 

 cost-of-insurance (premium) increases on our life insurance policies;

 

 general economic outlook, including prevailing interest rates;

performance of our investments in life insurance policies;

 

Beneficient’s financial performance and ability to execute on its business plan;

an inability to obtain accurate and timely financial information from Beneficient;

significant financing requirements;

 the various risks associated with our attempts to commercialize our epigenetic technology;

 

 risks associated with our ability to protect our intellectual property rights;

litigation risks;

restrictive covenants contained in borrowing agreements; and

 

 our abilityrisks associated with causing Life Epigenetics and youSurance to make cash distributions in satisfactionbecome independent of dividend obligations and redemption requests.GWG.

 

We caution you that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Some of the factors which could cause results to differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements are set forth in the Risk Factors attached as Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 8, 2019. Forward-looking statements are only estimates and predictions, or statements of current intent. Actual results, outcomes or actions that we ultimately undertake could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties or actual events differing from the assumptions underlying these statements.

JOBS Act

 

On April 5, 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or JOBS Act, was enacted. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933 for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This means that an “emerging growth company” can make an election to delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would apply to private companies. We have historically qualified as an emerging growth company and have elected to delay our adoption of new or revised accounting standards and, as a result, we may not have complied with new or revised accounting standards at the same time as other public reporting companies that are not “emerging growth companies.” Effective uponAs discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Initial Transfer of the transactions contemplated by the Master Exchange Agreement (discussed below),year ended December 31, 2018, we no longer qualify as an emerging growth company as a result of the aggregate amount of non-convertible debt that we have issued during the prior three year period.


Overview

 

OverviewIn 2018 and early 2019, we consummated a series of transactions (as more fully described below) with The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. (“BEN LP,” including all of the subsidiaries it may have from time to time — “Beneficient”). Beneficient is a financial services firm, based in Dallas, Texas, that provides liquidity solutions for mid-to-high net worth (“MHNW”) individuals and small-to-mid (“STM”) size institutions, which previously had few options to obtain early liquidity for their alternative asset holdings. Beneficient has closed a limited number of these transactions to date, and intends to significantly expand its operations going forward. As part of GWG’s reorientation, we also changed our Board of Directors and executive management team. Beneficient, through its subsidiaries, plans to operate three potentially high value, high margin lines of business:

Private Trust Lending & Liquidity Products. Through Beneficient Capital Company, L.L.C. (“BCC”), Beneficient provides a unique suite of private trust, lending and liquidity products focused on bringing liquidity to owners of professionally managed alternative assets. Beneficient’s innovative liquidity solutions are designed to serve mid-to-high net worth (“MHNW”) individuals, small-to-mid sized (“STM”) institutions, and asset managers who have historically possessed few attractive options to access early liquidity from their alternative assets. Beneficient targets MHNW clients with $5 million to $30 million in net worth and STM institutional clients typically holding up to $1 billion in assets.

Trust and Custody Services. Through Beneficient Administrative and Clearing Company, L.L.C. (“BACC”), and (subject to capitalization) through PEN Indemnity Insurance Company, LTD (“PEN”), Beneficient plans, in the future, to market retirement funds, custody and clearing of alternative assets, and trustee and insurance services for covering risks attendant to owning or managing alternative assets.

Financial Technology. Through ACE Portal, L.L.C. (“ACE”), Beneficient plans to provide online portals and financial technologies for the trading and financing of alternative assets. Beneficient’s existing and planned products and services are designed to support the tax and estate planning objectives of its MHNW clients, facilitate a diversification of assets or simply provide administrative management and reporting solutions tailored to the goals of the investor who owns alternative investments.

While we are continuing our work to maximize the value of our secondary life insurance business, we have significantly reduced capital allocated to purchasing additional life insurance policies in the secondary market and have increased capital allocated toward providing liquidity to a broader range of alternative assets, primarily through investments in Beneficient. We believe Beneficient can finance investments in alternative assets that will produce higher risk-adjusted returns than those we can achieve from life insurance policies acquired in the secondary market. Furthermore, although we believe that our portfolio of life insurance policies is a meaningful component of a diversified alternative asset portfolio, we continue to explore strategic alternatives for our life insurance portfolio aimed at maximizing its value, including a possible sale, refinancing or recapitalization of our life insurance portfolio.

 

We arecompleted our transactions with Beneficient to provide us with a leadingsignificant increase in assets and common shareholders’ equity. In addition, our transactions with Beneficient provide us with the opportunity for a diversified source of future earnings within the alternative asset industry. As GWG and Beneficient expand their strategic relationship, we believe the Beneficient transactions will transform GWG from a niche provider of liquidity to consumers owning life insurance policies, an owner of a portfolio of alternative assets, and a developer of epigenetic technology for the life insurance industry and beyond. We built our business providing value to consumers owning illiquid life insurance products across America, delivering more than $564 million in value for their policies since 2006. As of September 30, 2018, we own an alternative asset portfolio of $1.96 billion in face valueowners of life insurance policy benefits.to a full-scale provider of trust and liquidity products and services to owners of a broad range of alternative assets.

 

In addition to providing liquidity and owning alternative assets, we continue to innovate in the life insurance industry through our insurance technology initiative which is based upon the use of step-change epigenetic technology. Our wholly owned insurtech subsidiary, Life Epigenetics is focused on creating intellectual property and commercialized testing from supervised machine learning and advanced epigenetic technology. We believe our technology offers the life insurance industry a step-change opportunity for enhanced life insurance underwriting and risk assessment. Our wholly owned insurtech subsidiary, YouSurance is a digital life insurance agency that is working to offer life insurance directly to consumers in conjunction with our epigenetic testing. We believe that consumers who are interested in their health and wellness and in reducing the cost of their insurance will benefit from working with YouSurance.The Beneficient Transactions 

 

The Exchange Transaction

On January 12, 2018, GWG Holdings and GWG Life entered into a Master Exchange Agreement with Beneficient, MHT Financial SPV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“MHT SPV”), and various related trusts (the “Seller Trusts”), as amended and restated on January 18, 2018 with effect from January 12, 2018, and as further amended by the First Amendment to Master Exchange Agreement, the Second Amendment to Master Exchange Agreement and the Third Amendment to the Master Exchange Agreement (as amended, the “Master Exchange Agreement”). The material terms and conditions of the initial Master Exchange Agreement were described in GWG Holdings’ Current Report on Form 8-K (the “January 2018 Form 8-K”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on January 18, 2018.


On August 10, 2018, we completedGWG Holdings, GWG Life, Beneficient, MHT SPV, and the Initial TransferSeller Trusts entered into a Third Amendment to Master Exchange Agreement (the “Third Amendment”). Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the parties agreed to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Master Exchange Agreement in two closings. The Third Amendment also generally deleted MHT SPV as a party to the Master Exchange Agreement. The material terms and conditions of the Beneficient Transaction,Third Amendment to Master Exchange Agreement were described in GWG Holdings’ Current Report on Form 8-K (the “August 2018 Form 8-K”) filed with the SEC on August 14, 2018. The transactions contemplated by the Master Exchange Agreement, as amended, are referred to throughout this Report as the “Exchange Transaction.”

On the first closing date, which governstook place on August 10, 2018 (the “Initial Transfer Date”):

in consideration for GWG and GWG Life entering into the Master Exchange Agreement and consummating the transactions contemplated thereby, BEN LP, as borrower, entered into a commercial loan agreement (the “Commercial Loan Agreement”) with GWG Life, as lender, providing for a loan in a principal amount of $200,000,000 (the “Commercial Loan”);

BEN LP delivered to GWG a promissory note (the “Exchangeable Note”) in the principal amount of $162,911,379;

BEN LP purchased 5,000,000 shares of GWG’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share and having a stated value of $10 per share (the “Series B”), for cash consideration of $50,000,000, which shares were subsequently transferred to the Seller Trusts;

the Seller Trusts delivered to GWG 4,032,349 common units of BEN LP at an assumed value of $10 per common unit;

GWG issued to the Seller Trusts Seller Trust L Bonds due 2023 (the “Seller Trust L Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount of $403,234,866;

GWG and the Seller Trusts entered into a registration rights agreement with respect to the Seller Trust L Bonds received by the Seller Trusts; and

GWG and Beneficient entered into a registration rights agreement with respect to the BEN LP common units received and to be received by GWG.

Under the strategic exchange of assets amongMaster Exchange Agreement, at the parties thereto. Throughfinal closing (the “Final Closing” and the Beneficient Transaction, we have enhanced and extended our activities from our core competencies of providing liquidity to individuals owning illiquid assets and alternative asset ownership. The Beneficient Transaction is expected to increase our ownership of alternative assets by $695 million, ofdate on which the parties exchanged assets valued at $453 million in connection withfinal closing occurred, the Initial Transfer. Upon“Final Closing Date”), which occurred on December 28, 2018:

in accordance with the Master Exchange Agreement, and based on the net asset value of alternative asset financings as of the Final Closing Date, effective as of the Initial Transfer Date, (i) the principal amount of the Commercial Loan was reduced to $181,974,314, (ii) the principal amount of the Exchangeable Note was reduced to $148,228,432, and (iii) the principal amount of the Seller Trust L Bonds was reduced to $366,891,940;

the Seller Trusts refunded to GWG $840,430 in interest paid on the Seller Trust L Bonds related to the Seller Trust L Bonds that were issued as of the Initial Transfer Date, but cancelled, effective as of the Initial Transfer Date, on the Final Closing Date;

the accrued interest on the Commercial Loan and the Exchangeable Note was added to the principal amount of the Commercial Loan, as a result of which the principal amount of the Commercial Loan as of the Final Closing Date was $192,507,946;

the Seller Trusts transferred to GWG an aggregate of 21,650,087 common units of BEN LP and GWG received 14,822,843 common units of BEN LP in exchange for the Exchangeable Note, upon completion of which GWG owned (including the 4,032,349 common units received by GWG on the Initial Transfer Date) 40,505,279 common units of BEN LP;

BEN LP issued to GWG an option (the “Option Agreement”) to acquire the number of common units of BEN LP, interests or other property that would be received by a holder of the NPC-A Prime limited partnership interests of Beneficient Company Holdings, L.P., an affiliate of BEN LP (“Beneficient Holdings”); and

GWG issued to the Seller Trusts 27,013,516 shares of GWG common stock (including shares issued upon conversion of the Series B).

On the Final Closing which is expected at or near year-endDate, GWG and the Seller Trusts also entered into a registration rights agreement with respect to the shares of GWG common stock owned by the Seller Trusts, an orderly marketing agreement and a stockholders agreement. The material terms of these agreements are described in our Information Statement on Schedule 14C filed with the SEC on December 6, 2018 and which is subject to certain closing conditions, the parties will complete the balance of an estimated $242 million asset exchange. Beneficient operates in a sector of the alternative asset market that is complementary to ours by providing a suite of innovative liquidity and trust products to mid-to-high net worth individual investors and small-to-medium institutional owners of professionally managed illiquid alternative investment assets. A summary of the Beneficient Transaction is set forth in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SecuritiesSEC on January 4, 2019.

The Expanded Strategic Relationship

In the second quarter of 2019, we completed an expansion of the strategic relationship with Beneficient, which was a transformational event for both organizations that creates a unified platform uniquely positioned to provide an expanded suite of products, services and Exchange Commissionresources for investors and the financial professionals who assist them. GWG and Beneficient intend to collaborate extensively and capitalize on August 14, 2018one another’s capabilities, relationships and amendedservices.

On April 15, 2019, Jon R. Sabes, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer and a former director, and Steven F. Sabes, the Company’s former Executive Vice President and a former director, entered into a Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the “Purchase and Contribution Agreement”) with, among others, Beneficient. The Purchase and Contribution Agreement was summarized in our Current Report on Form 8-K/A8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC on November 9, 2018.April 16, 2019.

 

The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase and Contribution Agreement (the “Purchase and Contribution Transaction”) occurred on April 26, 2019. Prior to or in connection with such closing:

Messrs. Jon and Steven Sabes sold and transferred all of the shares of the Company’s common stock held directly and indirectly by them and their immediate family members (approximately 12% of the Company’s outstanding common stock in the aggregate); specifically, Messrs. Jon and Steven Sabes (i) sold an aggregate 2,500,000 shares of Company common stock to BCC for $25,000,000 in cash and (ii) contributed the remaining 1,452,155 shares of Company common stock to AltiVerse Capital Markets, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (“AltiVerse”) (which is a limited liability company owned by certain of Beneficient’s founders, including Brad K. Heppner (GWG’s Chairman and Beneficient’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman) and Thomas O. Hicks (one of Beneficient’s current directors and a director of GWG)), in exchange for certain equity interests in AltiVerse.

Our bylaws were amended to increase the maximum number of directors of the Company from nine to 13, and the actual number of directors comprising the Board was increased from seven to 11. The size of the Board has since been reduced and currently consists of ten directors.

All seven members of the Company’s Board of Directors prior to the closing resigned as directors of the Company, and 11 individuals designated by Beneficient were appointed as directors of the Company, leaving two board seats vacant after the closing.

Jon R. Sabes resigned from all officer positions he held with the Company or any of its subsidiaries prior to the closing, other than his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s technology focused wholly owned subsidiaries, Life Epigenetics and youSurance.

Steven F. Sabes resigned from all officer positions he held with the Company or any of its subsidiaries prior to the closing, except as Chief Operating Officer of Life Epigenetics.

The resignations of Messrs. Jon and Steven Sabes included a full waiver and forfeit of (i) any severance that may be payable by the Company or any of its subsidiaries in connection with such resignations or the Transactions and (ii) all equity awards of the Company currently held by either of them.

Murray T. Holland, a trust advisor of the Seller Trusts, which in the aggregate own approximately 79 percent of GWG’s outstanding common stock, was named Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

The Company entered into performance share unit agreements with certain employees of the Company pursuant to which such employees will receive up to $4.5 million in bonuses under certain terms and conditions, including, among others, that such employees remain employed by the Company or one of its subsidiaries (or, if no longer employed, such employment was terminated by the Company other than for cause, as such term is defined in the performance share unit agreement) for a period of 120 days following the closing.

The stockholders agreement that was entered into on the Final Closing Date was terminated by mutual consent of the parties thereto.

BCC and AltiVerse executed and delivered a Consent and Joinder to the Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement dated October 23, 2017 by and among the Company, GWG Life, LLC, Messrs. Jon and Steven Sabes and the Bank of Utah, which provides that the shares of the Company’s common stock acquired by BCC and AltiVerse pursuant to the Purchase and Contribution Agreement will continue to be pledged as collateral security for the Company’s obligations owing in respect of the L Bonds issued under our Amended and Restated Indenture, dated as of October 23, 2017, as amended and supplemented.

Among other things, the Purchase and Contribution Agreement contemplates that after the closing, the parties will seek to enter into an agreement pursuant to which the Company will have the right to appoint a majority of the board of directors of the general partner of Beneficient, Transaction solidifies our position asresulting in the Company and Beneficient being under common control. The Company and Beneficient will also seek to enter into an agreement pursuant to which the Company will offer and distribute (through a leading alternativeFINRA registered managing broker-dealer) Beneficient’s liquidity providerproducts and ownerservices. The Company has reduced capital allocated to life insurance assets while it works with Beneficient to build a larger diversified portfolio of alternative assets. The Beneficientasset investment products.

A copy of the Purchase and Contribution Agreement is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on July 9, 2019 as Exhibit 99.3.

We refer to the Exchange Transaction builds upon core strengths that we have developed over the past decade in the secondary market for life insurance and the independent broker dealerPurchase and registered investment advisor marketplace. In addition toContribution Transaction as the strategic benefits of the transaction, we expect to experience the benefits that are attendant to a significant increase and diversification in our alternative asset portfolio that is intended to provide us with a new source of earnings and cash flow while at the same time significantly increasing our common shareholder equity.“Beneficient Transactions.”

 


Critical Accounting Policies

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (GAAP) requires us to make significant judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We base our judgments, estimates, and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. We evaluate our judgments, estimates, and assumptions on a regular basis and make changes accordingly. We believe that the judgments, estimates, and assumptions involved in valuing our investments in life insurance policies, the assessment forassessing potential impairment of equity method investments and equity security investments, assessing the need for an allowance for loan losscredit losses on our financing receivables from affiliate, and evaluating deferred taxes have the greatest potential impact on our consolidated financial statements and accordingly believe these to be our critical accounting estimates. Below we discuss the critical accounting policies associated with these estimates as well as certain other critical accounting policies.

Ownership of Life Insurance Policies — Fair Value Option

 

We account for the purchase of life insurance policies in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 325-30,Investments in Insurance Contracts,, which requires us to use either the investment method or the fair value method. We have elected to account for all of our life insurance policies using the fair value method.

 

The fair value of our life insurance policies is determined as the net present value of the life insurance portfolio’s future expected cash flows (policy benefits received and required premium payments) that incorporates current life expectancy estimates and discount rate assumptions.


We initially record our purchase of life insurance policies at the transaction price, which is the amount paid for the policy, inclusive of all external fees and costs associated with the acquisition. At each subsequent reporting period, we re-measure the investment at fair value in its entirety and recognize the change in fair value as unrealized gain (revenue)(loss) in the current period, net of premiums paid. Changes in the fair value of our life insurance portfolio are based on periodic evaluations and are recorded in our condensed consolidated statements of operations as changes in fair value of life insurance policies.

Fair Value Components — Life Expectancies

 

Unobservable inputs, as discussed below, are a critical component of our estimate for the fair value of our investments in life insurance policies. We currently use a probabilistic method of estimating and valuing the projected cash flows of our portfolio, which we believe to be the preferred and most prevalent valuation method in the industry. In this regard, the most significant assumptions we make are the life expectancy estimates of the insureds and the discount rate applied to the expected future cash flows to be derived from our life insurance portfolio.

 

The fair value of our portfolio of life insurance policies is determined as the net present value of the life insurance portfolio’s future expected cash flows (the net of policy benefits received and required premium payments). The net present value of the future expected cash flows incorporate life expectancy estimates and current discount rate assumptions. The life expectancy estimates we use for acquiring and valuing life insurance policies has in the past been typically based upon the average of two life expectancy reports received from third-party medical actuarial underwriting firms (“Life Expectancy Providers”). After the acquisition of a life insurance policy, we historically have sought to update these life expectancy reports on a periodic basis.

In October and November 2018, two of the primary Life Expectancy Providers used by the Company — ITM TwentyFirst, LLC (“TwentyFirst”) and AVS, LLC (“AVS”) — released updates to their respective mortality tables and medical underwriting methodologies. As disclosed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 filed with the SEC on November 19, 2018, and our amended Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A filed on April 22, 2019, the majority of our life insurance policies were valued using life expectancy reports provided by TwentyFirst and/or AVS. The updates from TwentyFirst and AVS suggest a lengthening of prior life expectancy estimates and relate to revised estimates of the originally issued life expectancy reports. These updates do not encompass any change to the insured’s age and health condition since the report was originally issued.

We, along with other major secondary market participants, have noted the frequent changes in methodologies made by the Life Expectancy Providers over the years that, short of purchasing revised life expectancy reports at a substantial cost, have lacked detailed information about the impact of these changes on individual policy values. Moreover, our experience is these methodology changes have not resulted in a narrowing of consensus in the life expectancy estimates issued for individual insureds. In other words, the successive changes in the medical underwriting methodologies and mortality tables made by the Life Expectancy Providers have not, in retrospect, proven to be sufficiently accurate with respect to our life insurance portfolio as measured by the ratio of mortality cash flows realized to mortality cash flows predicted (or “expected). We believe, as further described below, that the method we have adopted is a more accurate way of projecting mortality cash flows. Finally, as our life insurance portfolio has grown in size and diversity, our ability to model with greater certainty and predictability through the incorporation of historical portfolio experience in conjunction with the use of life expectancy reports has improved significantly.

Performance Based Forecasting and Valuation Methodology (“Actual-to-Expected” or “A2E”)

As a result, we undertook a comprehensive study to determine a more accurate, transparent and cost-effective method of pricing, valuing, and modeling the performance of our portfolio of life insurance policies. Our goal was to incorporate life expectancy estimates from Life Expectancy Providers, the historical experience of the portfolio, the diversification and mortality factors of the portfolio, and relevant market-based observations and inputs.

The revised methodology we have adopted was derived from back-testing (the process of applying an analytical method to historical data to see how accurately the method would have predicted actual results) the mortality cash flow performance of our life insurance portfolio using thelongestlife expectancy report received from the Life Expectancy Providers used for pricing at the time the life insurance policies were acquired (the “Longest Life Expectancy”). This contrasts with our historical methodology of projecting mortality cash flows, used prior to the fourth quarter of 2018, which typically used theaverageof two such life expectancy reports.


Our Longest Life Expectancy methodology is built from the following pillars:

The utilization of life expectancy reports from Life Expectancy Providers for the pricing of all life insurance policies;

The application of a stable valuation methodology driven by the experience of our life insurance portfolio, which is re-evaluated if experience deviates by a specified margin; and

The use of relevant market-based observations that can be validated and mapped to the discount rate used to value the life insurance portfolio. See “Fair Value Components — Discount Rate” below for a further discussion.

Each of the aforementioned pillars of the Longest Life Expectancy methodology, and the associated assumptions, modeling and outcomes, was reviewed by a leading actuarial consulting firm whose longevity services are used worldwide.

Our life insurance portfolio modeling and predicted future cash flows are based upon the central limit theorem, which establishes that, in certain situations, random events become normalized and predictable around the mean as the number of observations grow in size. We believe our portfolio of life insurance policies has grown sufficiently large in size and diversity to establish that while individual mortality experience is inherently unpredictable, the actual mortality experience of the portfolio should be expected to approach the mean modeled prediction. In other words, we believe that we have sufficient actual mortality experience from our life insurance portfolio to use as the basis for the Longest Life Expectancy methodology. As of September 30, 2019, our life insurance portfolio, stratified by age of insured in the table below, stood at $2.064 billion in face value of policy benefits and 1,174 policies:

          Percentage of Total    
Min Age Max Age Number of
Policies
  Policy
Benefits
  Number of
Policies
  Policy
Benefits
  Wtd. Avg.
LE (Years)
 
95 101  18  $36,052,000   1.5%  1.8%  2.2 
90 94  145   284,908,000   12.4%  13.8%  3.3 
85 89  249   587,733,000   21.2%  28.5%  5.1 
80 84  251   456,526,000   21.4%  22.1%  7.9 
75 79  223   341,449,000   19.0%  16.5%  9.8 
70 74  214   284,739,000   18.2%  13.8%  11.1 
60 69  74   72,749,000   6.3%  3.5%  11.6 
Total    1,174  $2,064,156,000   100.0%  100.0%  7.3 

As depicted in the graphs below and after extensive research and modeling, we determined that the Longest Life Expectancy methodology was highly predictive of the actual experience of our portfolio of life insurance policies as compared to our historical methodology using the Average Life Expectancy method.

We used the Least Squares statistical method, which can be used to determine a line of best fit by minimizing the sum of squares of the errors (actual vs. expected) and can be used with either linear or non-linear data. In this case, we are fitting non-linear data to a non-linear curve. The Least Squares method was determined to be an efficient means of calculating the required portfolio multiplier (PMM) to maintain the overall shape of the projected curve while maximizing fit to the observed data.

The tables below compare the actual to expected mortality cash flow experience of our life insurance portfolio using Average Life Expectancy and Longest Life Expectancy. By using the Longest Life Expectancy methodology, we increased our actual to expected mortality cash flow experience accuracy from 78% to 95%. The net effect on the life insurance portfolio of achieving a higher actual to expected ratio is a significant lengthening of its overall life expectancy.


We believe that a Longest Life Expectancy methodology, which incorporates the actual mortality experience of our portfolio and the use of third-party estimates, is superior to our historical methodology. We believe this methodology should minimize future fluctuations of valuation, decrease our reliance on Life Expectancy Providers for updated reports, and improve our ability to finance and forecast future revenues and cash flows.

The implementation of the Longest Life Expectancy methodology required us to take a non-cash charge (net of the impact of a change in discount rate) to revenue of $87.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, reflecting a decrease in the fair value of our portfolio of life insurance policies at December 31, 2018. This non-cash charge represented approximately 10% of fair value of the portfolio prior to adjustment.

Updates to the Analysis

Proper maintenance of an A2E based valuation methodology includes the continual tracking of actual results as well as comparisons to projections. An A2E based valuation methodology rests on the actuarial premise that mortality results for sufficiently large populations follow predictable mortality curves (see discussion above regarding the Central Limit Theorem). As such, through the A2E analysis and the use of the PMM, we are able to “fit” projections to actual results, which provides a basis to forecast future performance more accurately.

Should performance sufficiently deviate in the future from these projections, the A2E analysis will be re-examined to determine if the resultant PMM still results in the most accurate fitting of the projections to actual results. Adjustments to the PMM would then be made based on that analysis if warranted.

The analysis would utilize the same basic methodology as the initial analysis to ensure consistency in the process:

Calculation of a static Portfolio PMM;

A cohort analysis of our life insurance portfolio combined with a durational analysis to determine if either static or vector cohort PMM’s are warranted; and

Following this updated analysis, any necessary changes to the PMM would then be incorporated into the valuation methodology.

The basis for a re-examination of the A2E analysis could be based on either the passage of time or a pre-determined performance trigger. Following further analysis, we determined that a performance-based trigger approach that allows the portfolio to perform within statistical norms (+/- 1 standard deviation) without constant updates is most appropriate. We intend to re-examine the A2E analysis and recalculate the resultant PMM anytime the six-month moving average of the difference between actual portfolio performance and projected performance deviates by more than one standard deviation from the mean and such deviation continues as of the end of any calendar quarter after persisting for three consecutive months. This methodology allows for natural periods of slow or excess maturities to occur without the necessity of changes to the PMM. At present, a one standard deviation move in the six-month moving average of the difference between actual portfolio performance and projected performance would equate to a valuation change of approximately $8 million. The decision to update our valuation methodology in the fourth quarter of 2018 was based in part on an analysis performed by a third-party actuarial consulting firm, which indicated a very strong tendency toward mean reversion within the dataset.


The analysis above utilizes the Society of Actuaries 2015 Valuation Basic Table (“2015 VBT”) finalized by. The 2015 VBT is the Society of Actuariesstandard in the secondary market for life insurance and is based on a much larger dataset of insured lives, face amount of policies and more current information compared to the dataset underlying the 2008 Valuation Basic Table. The 2015 VBT dataset includes 266 million policies compared to the 2008 VBT dataset of 75 million. The experience data in the 2015 VBT dataset includes 2.6 million claims on policies from 51 insurance carriers. Life expectancies implied by the 2015 VBT are generally slightly longer for both male and female nonsmokersnon-smokers between the ages of 65 and 80. However, insureds of both genders over the age of 80 have significantly longer life expectancies, approximately 8% to 42% longer, as compared to the 2008 VBT. We adopted the 2015 VBT in our valuation process in 2016.

ForPeriodic Updates to Life Expectancy (LE) Reports

Our senior lender requires, and other lenders we engage may require regular updates to LE Reports. Additionally, should we choose to sell life insurance policies in the secondary market, investors may require updated LE Reports. These lenders and investors may utilize an average LE for valuation, similar to our historical methodology, which may result in significantly different valuations.

We intend to continue obtaining LE Reports beyond our policy purchase process to the extent they are needed to comply with existing and future covenants within credit facilities. To the extent such LE Reports are available, we do not expect to immediately incorporate these LE Reports into our revised valuation methodology but will track this data to determine over time if there exists any additive predictive value in relation to the basis of its mortality projections. As such, our policies and procedures surrounding the updating of LE Reports reflect that LE Reports will only be updated when required by third parties.

Current A2E Analysis and PMM Implications 

Our A2E based methodology and use of a static Portfolio PMM requires that we recalculate the PMM used in our valuation anytime the six-month moving average of the difference between actual portfolio performance and projected performance of cumulative face amounts greatervalue maturities deviates by more than $1 millionone standard deviation from the mean and such deviation persists for three consecutive months and continues as of the current quarter-end month. As of September 30, 2019, the six-month moving average of the difference between actual portfolio performance and projected performance of cumulative face value of maturities was outside of one standard deviation from the mean for the second consecutive month, reflecting actual maturities lagging projected performance. While our valuation methodology did not require an update to our PMM during the current quarter, a continuation of the current difference trend through the end of the next quarter-end date would require that are not pledged underwe recalculate our PMM.

Portfolio Return Implications

At any senior credit facility (approximately 21.5%time, we calculate our returns from our life insurance assets based upon (i) our historical results, and (ii) the future cash flows we expect to realize from our statistical forecasts. To forecast our expected future cash flows and returns, we use the probabilistic method of analysis. The expected internal rate of return (“IRR”) of our portfolio by face amountis based upon future cash flow forecasts derived from a probabilistic analysis of policy benefits) we attemptbenefits received and policy premiums paid in relation to updateour non-GAAP investment cost basis, which includes purchase price, total premiums paid, and total financing costs incurred to date. As of September 30, 2019, the life expectancy estimatesexpected internal rate of return on a continuous rotating three year cycle. Forour portfolio of life insurance policies that are pledged under the LNV amended and restated senior credit facility (approximately 68.7% ofassets was 5.45% based on our portfolio by face amountbenefits of $2.1 billion and our non-GAAP investment cost basis of $941.5 million. This calculation excludes returns realized from our matured policy benefits) webenefits, which are presently required to update the life expectancy estimates every two years beginning from the date of the amended facility. For the remaining small face insurance policies (i.e., a policy with $1 million in face value benefits or less) we may employ a range of methods and timeframes to update life expectancy estimates. When deemed appropriate, we may also update life expectancy estimates from time to time in response to the release by independent third party medical-actuarial underwriting firms of updated mortality tables and medical underwriting methodologies (see Note 25).substantial.

 

We conduct medical underwriting onseek to further enhance our understanding of our expected future cash flow and returns by using a stochastic analysis, sometimes referred to as a “Monte Carlo simulation,” to provide us with a greater understanding of the variability of our projections. The stochastic analysis we perform, which excludes financing costs to isolate only those cash flows associated with the life insurance policies, we own with life expectancy reports produced by independent third-party medical-actuarial underwriting firms. Each life expectancy report summarizes the underlying insured person’s medical history based on the underwriter’s reviewprovides IRR calculations for different statistical confidence intervals. The results of recent and historical medical records. We obtain two such life expectancy reports for almost all policies, except for small face value insurance policies (i.e., a policy with $1 millionour stochastic analysis, in face value benefits or less) for which we have obtainedrun 10,000 random mortality scenarios, demonstrates that the scenario ranking at least one fully underwritten or simplified third-party report. A simplified third-party underwriting reportthe 50th percentile of all 10,000 results generates an IRR of 8.22%, which is based on a medical interview, which may be supplemented with additional information obtained from a pharmacy benefit manager database. For valuation purposes,very near to the discount rate of 8.25% that we use the life expectancy estimate, using the average, in the case of multiple reports, expressed as the number of months at which the individual will have a 50% probability of mortality.


Our prior experience in updating life expectancy estimates has generally, but not always, resulted in longer life expectancies than we had projected. Life expectancy updates resulted in gainused to calculate the fair value of our portfolio in the amount of $0.1 million for the three month ended September 30, 2018, and reductions to the fair valueportfolio. Our Expected IRR is based upon future policy related cash flow forecasts derived from a probabilistic analysis of our policy benefits received and policy premiums paid. The stochastic analysis results also reveal that our portfolio is expected to generate an IRR of 7.76% or better in 75% of all generated scenarios, and an IRR of 7.36% or better in 90% of all generated scenarios. We believe the amountsCompany’s portfolio of $5.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, and reductions of $4.9 million and $14.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. As our life insurance policies has grown sufficiently large in size and diversity to establish that, while individual mortality experience is inherently unpredictable, the actual mortality experience of the portfolio continuesshould be expected to grow, we may experience additional and material adjustments toapproach the fair value of our portfolio due to updating life expectancy estimates and/or changes to life expectancy tables and methodologies by our third party life expectancy providers (see Note 25).mean modeled prediction.


Fair Value Components — Required Premium Payments

 

We must pay the premiums on the life insurance policies within our portfolio in order to collect the policy benefit. The same probabilistic model and methodologies used to generate expected cash inflows from the life insurance policy benefits over the expected life of the insured are used to estimate cash outflows due to required premium payments. Premiums paid are offset against revenue in the applicable reporting period.

 

Fair Value Components — Discount Rate

 

A discount rate is used to calculate the net present value of the expected cash flows. The discount rate used to calculate fair value of our portfolio incorporates the guidance provided by Accounting Standards CodificationASC 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.Disclosures.

 

The table below provides theWe utilized an 8.25% discount rate used to estimate the fair value of our portfolio of life insurance policies for the period ending:at both December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2019.

 

September 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
 
 10.45%   10.45% 

TheIn adopting the Longest Life Expectancy methodology as described above, we preserved the general methodology historically used to calculate the fair value discount rate incorporates current information aboutand have made important enhancements. We also improved the reliability and relevancy of the competitive sales estimates we use to measure the discount rates applied by other reporting companies owning portfolios of life insurance policies, discount rates(on a Longest Life Expectancy basis) observed by us in the life insurance secondary market,market. We continue to use fixed income market interest rates, credit exposure to the issuing insurance companies, and our estimate of the operational risk yield premium a purchaser would apply to the future cash flows derived from our portfolio of life insurance policies. policies in our methodology. To the extent we limit or cease acquiring insurance policies, we may not have reliable access to the market-based factors described above and will be required to find suitable alternative proxies.

Management has significant discretion regarding the combination of these and other factors when determining the discount rate. The discount rate we choose assumes an orderly and arms-length transaction (i.e., a non-distressed transaction in which neither seller nor buyer is compelled to engage in the transaction), which is consistent with related GAAP guidance. The carrying value of policies acquired during each quarterly reporting period are adjusted to their current fair value using the fair value discount rate applied to the entire portfolio as of that reporting date.

 

We engaged Model Actuarial Pricing System, LP. (“MAPS”),ClearLife Limited, owner of the ClariNet LS actuarial portfolio pricing software we use, to prepare a net present value calculation of our life insurance portfolio. MAPSClearLife Limited processed policy data, future premium data, life expectancy estimate data, and other actuarial information to calculate a net present value for our portfolio using the specified discount rate of 10.45%8.25%. MAPSClearLife Limited independently calculated the net present value of our portfolio of 1,0871,174 policies to be $791.5$807.5 million and furnished us with a letter documenting its calculation. A copy of such letter is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.


See Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional discussion of the sensitivity of the valuation to different discount rates.

Equity Method Investment, Equity Security Investment and Financing ReceivableReceivables from AffiliateAffiliates

 

GWG has an investment in the Beneficient Company Group, L.P.,BEN LP, accounted for using the equity method. In addition, GWG has amethod, an equity security investment in Beneficient and financing receivable from Beneficient.receivables for loans it provided to Beneficient and the LiquidTrust Borrowers (see Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). When circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the equity method investment or equity security may not be recoverable, the fair value of the equity method investment is evaluated by management. The fair value of this investmentthese investments is not readily determinable as the BeneficientBEN LP common units are not currently publicly traded on a stock exchange. Management will useAs a result, management uses other accepted valuation methods to determine fair value such as discounting estimated future cash flows for the business. If the fair value of the investment is determined to be less than theits carrying value and the decline in value is considered to be other than temporary, an appropriate write down is recorded to equity in net earnings of investee based on the excess of the carrying value over the best estimate of fair value of the investment. In addition, if based on current information and events it is probable that GWG will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the financing receivablereceivables from affiliateaffiliates and an amount can be reasonably estimated, GWG will write down the amounts to estimated realizable value. Information and events creating uncertainty about the realization of recorded amounts for financing receivables from affiliates include, but are not limited to, the estimated cash flows generated by the affiliate’s business, the sufficiency of collateral securing the amounts, and the creditworthiness of the counterparties involved. Changes in facts, circumstances and management’s estimates and judgment could result in a material charge to earnings. At September 30, 2018,2019, we determined that no indication of an impairment of the equity method investment or equity security investment existed, and no allowance for credit losses was recorded on the financing receivablereceivables from affiliate.affiliates.


Deferred Income Taxes

 

Under Accounting Standards CodificationASC 740,Income Taxes,(“ASC 740”), deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets that are not considered “more likely than not” to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets depends upon having sufficient past or future taxable income in periods to which the deductible temporary differences are expected to be recovered or within any applicable carryback or carryforward periods or sufficient tax planning strategies. After assessing the realization of the net deferred tax assets, we believe that there is substantial uncertainty that our net deferred tax asset will be realized during the applicable carryforward period. As such, a valuation allowance has been establishedrecorded against the total net deferred tax asset as of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.

 

At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $34.8 million and $36.5 million, respectively, for both federal and state taxes. The NOL carryforwards subject to expiration (i.e., those generated prior to 2018) will begin to expire in 2031. Future utilization of NOL carryforwards is subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. This section generally relates to a more than 50 percent change in ownership over a three-year period. As a result of the Exchange Transaction, it is believed that a change in ownership for tax purposes only has occurred as of December 28, 2018. As such, the annual utilization of our net operating losses generated prior to the ownership change is limited. Based on the estimated value of the Company prior to the Exchange Transaction, utilization of pre-ownership change net operating losses is subject to an annual limitation of approximately $7.6 million.

Principal Revenue and Expense Items

 

We earn revenues from the following primary sources.

 

Life Insurance Policy Benefits Realized. We recognize the difference between the face value of the policy benefits and carrying value when an insured event has occurred and determine that collection of the policy benefits is realizable and reasonably assured. Revenue from a transaction must meet both criteria in order to be recognized. We generally collect the face value of the life insurance policy from the insurance company within 45 days of our notification of the insured’s mortality.

 

Change in Fair Value of Life Insurance Policies. We value our life insurance portfolio investments for each reporting period in accordance with the fair value principles discussed herein, which reflects the expected receipt of policy benefits in future periods, net of premium costs, as shown in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Interest on Financing Receivables from Affiliates. We recognize and record interest income on outstanding principal as earned.

Sale of a Life Insurance Policy. In the event of a sale of a policy, we recognize gain or loss as the difference between the sale price and the carrying value of the policy on the date of the receipt of payment on such sale.

Interest Income from Financing Receivables from Affiliate. We recognize interest income when earned on the Exchangeable Note and Commercial Loan from Beneficient. Any discounts or premiums are amortized against interest income over the term of the related instrument.


Our main components of expense are summarized below.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. We recognize and record expenses incurred in our business operations, including operations related to the purchasing and servicing of life insurance policies. These expenses include salaries and benefits, sales, marketing, occupancy and other expenditures.

 

Interest Expense.We recognize, and record interest expenses associated with the costs of financing our life insurance portfolio for the current period.and our investment in Beneficient. These expenses include interest paid to our senior lenders under our senior credit facility with LNV Corporation, as well as interest paid on our L Bonds, Seller Trust L Bonds and other outstanding indebtedness. When we issue debt, we amortize the financing costs (commissions and other fees) associated with such indebtedness over the outstanding term of the financing and classify it as interest expense.

An additional component of our net earnings includes:


Results
Earnings (Loss) from Equity Method Investment.We account for our investment in the common units of Operations — Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared toBEN LP using the Same Periods in 2017 (as restated)

The following isequity method. Under this method, we record our analysisshare of the results of operations for the periods indicated below. This analysis should be read in conjunction withnet earnings or losses attributable to BEN LP common unitholders, on a one quarter lag, as a separate line on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Results of Operations — Three and Nine months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to the Same Periods in 2018

The following is our analysis of the results of operations for the periods indicated below. This analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes.

Revenue.

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Revenue realized from maturities of life insurance policies $20,830,000  $5,646,000  $60,242,000  $36,542,000 
Revenue recognized from change in fair value of life insurance policies  14,181,000   24,840,000   48,031,000   56,058,000 
Premiums and other annual fees  (17,219,000)  (14,765,000)  (49,055,000)  (39,670,000)
Gain (loss) on life insurance policies, net  17,792,000   15,721,000   59,218,000   52,930,000 
Interest and other income  4,419,000   5,216,000   12,220,000   6,864,000 
Total revenue $22,211,000  $20,937,000  $71,438,000  $59,794,000 
                 
Attribution of gain on life insurance policies, net:                
Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows, net of premium and other annual fees paid $689,000  $4,304,000  $3,106,000  $15,813,000 
Net revenue recognized at matured policy event  16,631,000   2,323,000   49,337,000   20,217,000 
Unrealized gain on acquisitions  472,000   9,021,000   6,775,000   21,790,000 
Change in discount rates            
Change in life expectancy evaluation     73,000      (4,890,000)
Gain (loss) on life insurance policies, net $17,792,000  $15,721,000  $59,218,000  $52,930,000 
                 
Number of policies acquired  6   89   81   233 
Face value of purchases $3,155,000  $120,430,000  $96,321,000  $333,078,000 
Purchases (initial cost basis) $711,000  $42,892,000  $32,250,000  $98,442,000 
Unrealized gain on acquisition (% of face value)  15.0%  7.5%  7.0%  6.5%
                 
Number of policies matured  22   12   61   44 
Face value of matured policies $27,470,000  $7,973,000  $80,927,000  $50,100,000 
Net revenue recognized at maturity event (% of face value matured)  60.5%  29.1%  61.0%  40.4%

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The increase of $2.1 million on gain on life insurance policies, net for the three months ended September 30, 2019 over the comparable prior year period primarily resulted from a $14.3 million increase in net revenue recognized on life insurance policy maturities, partially offset by $2.5 million increase in premium costs and $8.5 million lower unrealized gains on acquisitions, and $1.2 million lower change in estimated probabilistic cash flows in the current period. The increase of $6.3 million on gain on life insurance policies, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 over the comparable prior year period primarily resulted from $29.1 million higher revenue recognized on life insurance policy maturities and $4.9 lower charges on life expectancy evaluation updates, partially offset by $9.4 million increased premium costs, $15.0 million lower unrealized gain on acquisition and $3.3 million lower change in estimated probabilistic cash flows in the current period.

The face value of matured policies was $27.5 million and $8.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, reflecting an increase of face value of matured policies of $19.5 million. The resulting revenue recognized at matured policy event was $16.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively. Revenue changes from maturity events of $14.3 million over the three month comparable prior period resulted from both an increase in the face value of maturities as well as the maturity of less seasoned policies in the current period.

The face value of matured policies was $80.9 million and $50.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, reflecting an increase of face value of matured policies of $30.8 million. The resulting revenue recognized at matured policy event was $49.3 million and $20.2 million, respectively. Revenue changes from maturity events of $29.1 million over the nine month comparable prior period resulted from both an increase in the face value of maturities as well as the maturity of less seasoned policies in the current period.

Net revenue charges (gains) from change in life expectancy evaluation were $0 and ($0.1) million during the three months ended and $0 and $4.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Activity attributable to changes in life expectancy valuation resulted in a net revenue decrease of $0.1 million for the three months ended and a net revenue increase of $4.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 over the comparable prior period of 2018.

Revenue from changes in estimated probabilistic cash flows, net of premiums paid was $0.7 million and $4.3 million during the three months ended and $3.1 million and $15.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Decreases in both the three and nine month periods resulted from increased premium costs and lower accretion resulting from lower discount rates in the current period.

The face value of policies purchased was $3.2 million and $120.4 million in the three months ended and $96.3 million and $333.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, reflecting a decrease of face value purchased of $117.2 million and $236.8 million in the three and nine month current periods. The resulting unrealized gain on acquisition was $0.5 million and $9.0 million for the three months ended and $6.8 million and $21.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, reflecting a decrease of $8.5 million and $15.0 million in the respective current periods. Decreased unrealized gain on acquisition in the current periods are the result of fewer purchases of life insurance resulting from changes in capital allocation in our business.

The discount rate used to calculate the fair value of our life insurance policies was 8.25% at September 30, June 30, March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The discount rate was 10.45% at September 30, June 30, March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The discount rate was decreased in the fourth quarter of 2018 in connection with the implementation of our Longest Life Expectancy methodology. We believe this methodology should minimize future valuation fluctuations and improve our ability to finance and forecast future cash flows and revenues from our life insurance portfolio.

Interest and other income is comprised of interest from financing receivables, bank interest and other miscellaneous items. The decrease of revenue of ($0.8) million during the three months ended and increase of revenue of $5.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same periods of 2018 were primarily driven by the interest income earned on the financing receivables from Beneficient.

Expenses.

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2019  2018  Increase/
Decrease
  2019  2018  Increase/
Decrease
 
Interest expense (including amortization of deferred financing costs)(1) $28,290,000  $21,799,000  $6,491,000  $83,752,000  $55,011,000  $28,741,000 
Employee compensation and benefits(2)  9,137,000   5,549,000   3,588,000   21,085,000   12,527,000   8,558,000 
Legal and professional expenses(3)  2,594,000   1,422,000   1,172,000   10,263,000   3,751,000   6,512,000 
Other expenses(4)  3,549,000   2,689,000   860,000   12,315,000   8,262,000   4,053,000 
Total expenses $43,570,000  $31,459,000  $12,111,000  $127,415,000  $79,551,000  $47,864,000 

 

Revenue

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
Revenue realized from maturities of life insurance policies $5,646,000  $7,414,000  $36,542,000  $31,940,000 
Revenue recognized from change in fair value of life insurance policies  24,840,000   20,182,000   56,058,000   49,301,000 
Premiums and other annual fees  (14,765,000)  (13,175,000)  (39,670,000)  (36,124,000)
Gain on life insurance policies, net  15,721,000   14,421,000   52,930,000   45,117,000 
Interest and other income  5,216,000   276,000   6,864,000   1,336,000 
Total revenue $20,937,000  $14,697,000  $59,794,000  $46,453,000 
                 
Attribution of gain on life insurance policies, net:                
Change in estimated probabilistic cash flows, net of premium and other annual fees paid $4,304,000  $(606,000) $15,813,000  $3,909,000 
Net revenue recognized at matured policy event  2,323,000   5,193,000   20,217,000   17,189,000 
Unrealized gain on acquisitions  9,021,000   7,217,000   21,790,000   25,863,000 
Change in discount rates  -   7,987,000   -   12,130,000 
Change in life expectancy evaluation  73,000   (5,370,000)  (4,890,000)  (13,974,000)
Gain on life insurance policies, net $15,721,000  $14,421,000  $52,930,000  $45,117,000 
                 
Number of policies acquired  89   65   233   187 
Face value of purchases $120,430,000  $106,871,000  $333,078,000  $300,366,000 
Purchases (initial cost basis) $42,892,000  $25,199,000  $98,442,000  $67,321,000 
Unrealized gain on acquisition (% of face value)  7.5%  6.8%  6.5%  8.6%
                 
Number of policies matured  12   8   44   27 
Face value of matured policies $7,973,000  $9,747,000  $50,100,000  $39,657,000 
Net revenue recognized at maturity event (% of face value matured)  29.1%  53.3%  40.4%  43.3%

Revenue
(1)Increase in interest expense is primarily due to the increase in the average debt outstanding from changes in estimated probabilistic cash flows, net of premiums paid was $4.3$996.6 million and ($0.6)$803.4 million for the three months ended and $15.8 million and $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Revenue increases of $2.0 million and $9.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 over the comparable prior year periods resulted from premium optimization actions coordinated with our external servicer, leveraging certain guarantee features and shadow accounts on certain life insurance policies in our portfolio, and growth of face value in our portfolio. The gains resulting from the foregoing factors were partially offset by cost of insurance (“COI”) increases recognized of $0 million and $5.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to $0 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

The face value of policies purchased were $120.4 million and $106.9 million for the three months ended and $333.1 million and $300.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, reflecting increases of face value purchased of $13.5 million and $32.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 over the comparable prior year periods. The resulting unrealized gain on acquisition was $9.0 million and $7.2 million for the three months ended and $21.8 million and $25.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, reflecting an increase of $1.8 million and a decrease of $4.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 over the comparable prior year periods. Decreased unrealized gain on acquisition in the current periods is the result of increased purchase competition driving down yields in the secondary market for life insurance which we expect to continue for the foreseeable future.

The face value of matured policies was $8.0 million and $9.7 million for the three months ended and $50.1 million and $39.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, reflecting a decrease of face value of matured policies of $1.7 million and an increase of $10.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 over the comparable prior year periods, respectively. The resulting revenue recognized at matured policy event was $2.3 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended and $20.2 million and $17.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Revenue changes from maturity events of ($2.9) million and $3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 over the comparable prior year periods primarily resulted from the changes of face value of policies matured during those same periods.


Revenue recognized from changes in discount rate were $0 and $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $0 and $12.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The discount rate of 10.45% as of September 30, 2018 remained unchanged from both the prior quarter and year end dates. The discount rate of 10.54% as of September 30, 2017 reflected a decrease from the 10.81% rate used at June 30, 2017 and 10.96% used at December 31, 2016.

Net revenue charges from change in life expectancy evaluation of $0.1 million and ($5.4) million for the three months ended and ($4.9) million and ($14.0) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The resulting net revenue increases of $5.5 million and $9.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 over the comparable prior year periods primarily resulted from a lower number of life insurance policy updates received during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 to $1.314 billion and $1.283 billion in the same periods of 2019, contributing $6.5 million and $28.7 million of additional interest expense in the three and nine month current periods.


(2)Increase in employee compensation and benefit costs of $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 over the comparable prior year periods. The decreased numberperiod in 2018 primarily result from $1.9 million of life expectancy updates isperformance share unit expense resulting from the Purchase and Contribution Transaction, $1.1 million increase in wages and incentive expense and $0.6 million in commission expense. Increase in employee compensation and benefit costs of $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 over the comparable prior period in 2018 primarily result from $4.5 million of performance share unit expense resulting from the Purchase and Contribution Transaction, $2.6 million increase in wages and incentive expense and $1.5 million in commission expense.

(3)Increases in both the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 over the comparable periods in 2018 are the result of our cycle update timinghigher legal and concentrated efforts of our external servicer inaudit fees associated with the prior year to resolve a backlog of third party evaluations. 

InterestBeneficient Transactions and other income is comprised of bank interest, interest from financing receivable from affiliate andprofessional services, along with higher Board compensation costs.

(4)Increases in other miscellaneous items. Increased revenues of $4.9 million and $5.5 millionexpense costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 over the comparable periods in 2018 respectively, were primarily driven by $4.3 million of interest income earned onresult from increased insurance and excess tail insurance coverage purchased in connection with the financing receivables from affiliate which was in the third quarter of 2018,Purchase and Contribution Transaction as well as interest income from higher bank account balancesincreases in contract labor and information technology costs. See Note 18 to the implementationcondensed consolidated financial statements for the detailed breakdown of a sweep process to move balances to higher interest earning bank accounts.

Expenses

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2018  2017  Increase/
(Decrease)
  2018  2017  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
Interest expense (including amortization of deferred financing costs)(1) $21,799,000  $13,275,000  $8,524,000  $55,011,000  $38,766,000  $16,245,000 
Employee compensation and benefits(2)  5,549,000   3,792,000   1,757,000   12,527,000   10,696,000   1,831,000 
Legal and professional expenses(3)  1,422,000   1,657,000   (235,000)  3,751,000   3,934,000   (183,000)
Other expenses(4)  2,689,000   2,800,000   (111,000)  8,262,000   9,341,000   (1,079,000)
Total expenses $31,459,000  $21,524,000  $9,935,000  $79,551,000  $62,737,000  $16,814,000 

(1)The average debt outstanding excluding the Seller Trust L Bonds increased from approximately $595.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 to approximately $745.5 million during the same period of 2018, and from approximately $573.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 to approximately $719.8 million during the same period of 2018. The average interest rate of the senior credit facility with LNV Corporation increased from 7.49% to 10.27% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2018, respectively, and from 7.50% to 10.02% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2018, respectively. $403.2 million of Seller Trust L Bonds were issued in August 2018 and $4.3 million of the increased interest relates to these new bonds.other expenses.

 

(2)Increase is incentive cost resulting from certain stock-based compensation items in the third quarter of 2018.

Insurtech Initiatives

 

(3)Decrease is the result of lower legal fees resulting from our exit of the merchant cash advance business.

We incurred expenses of $0.7 million and $1.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $4.9 million and $2.9 million during the nine month ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, in furtherance of our insurtech initiatives, which we believe are potentially transformational. These expenses are primarily related to the development of intellectual property surrounding advanced epigenetic testing technology. On November 11, 2019, GWG contributed the common stock and membership interests of its wholly owned Life Epigenetics.and youSurance subsidiaries to a legal entity, InsurTech Holdings, LLC (“InsurTech Holdings”) in exchange for a membership interest in InsurTech Holdings. Although we currently own 100% of InsurTech Holding’s equity, we do not have a controlling financial interest in InsurTech Holdings because the managing member has substantive participating rights. Therefore, we will account for our ownership interest in InsurTech Holdings as an equity method investment.

Deferred Income Taxes

 

(4)Increased contract labor costs, servicing and facility fees were offset by a reduction in charitable contributions and marketing costs, and lower provision for merchant cash advances. See Note 19 for the detailed breakdown of other expenses.

Insurtech Initiatives

During the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2018 we incurred $1.3 million and $2.9 million of expenses, respectively, in furtherance of our insurtech initiatives which we believe are potentially transformational. These expenses are primarily related to the development of intellectual property surrounding advanced epigenetic testing technology and we expect these costs will increase over the foreseeable future.

Under ASC 740, Income Taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets that are not considered “more likely than not” to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets depends upon having sufficient past or future taxable income in periods to which the deductible temporary differences are expected to be recovered or within any applicable carryback or carryforward periods. After assessing the realization of the net deferred tax assets, we believe there is substantial uncertainty that our net deferred tax asset will be realized during the applicable carryforward period. As such, a valuation allowance has been established against the total net deferred tax asset as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

 

Deferred Income Taxes

Under ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets that are not considered “more likely than not” to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets depends upon having sufficient past or future taxable income in periods to which the deductible temporary differences are expected to be recovered or within any applicable carryback or carryforward periods. After assessing the realization of the net deferred tax assets, we believe that there is substantial uncertainty that our net deferred tax asset will be realized during the applicable carryforward period. As such, a valuation allowance has been established against the total net deferred tax asset as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.


Income Tax Expense

 

We realized a net income tax benefit of $0 and $2.8 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $0 and $6.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017, respectively.2018. The effective rate was 0% for both the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were 0% and 40.5%, respectively, and 0% and 39.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 20182019 and 2017, respectively, compared to expected statutory rates of 21.0% and 34.0%, respectively.2018.

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of our income tax expense at the statutory federal tax rate to our actual income tax expense:

 

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2017
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2017
 
Statutory federal income tax (benefit) $(2,234,000)  21.0% $(2,321,000)  34.0% $(4,173,000)  21.0% $(5,536,000)  34.0%
State income taxes (benefit), net of federal benefit  (866,000)  8.1%  (440,000)  6.5%  (1,558,000)  7.8%  (1,049,000)  6.4%
Valuation allowance  3,215,000   (30.2)%  -   -   5,783,000   (29.1)%  -   - 
Other permanent differences  (115,000)  1.1%  (3,000)  (0.0)%  (52,000)  0.3%  103,000   (0.6)%
Total income tax expense (benefit) $-   0.0% $(2,764,000)  40.5% $-   0.0% $(6,482,000)  39.8%

  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,
2019
  September 30,
2018
  September 30,
2019
  September 30,
2018
 
Statutory federal income tax (benefit) $(4,485,000)  21.0% $(2,234,000)  21.0% $(11,755,000)  21.0% $(4,173,000)  21.0%
State income taxes (benefit), net of federal benefit  (1,322,000)  6.2%  (866,000)  8.1%  (4,103,000)  7.3%  (1,558,000)  7.8%
Valuation allowance  4,697,000   (22.0)%  3,215,000   (30.2)%  15,025,000   (26.8)%  5,783,000   (29.1)%
Other permanent differences  1,110,000   (5.2)%  (115,000)  1.1%  833,000   (1.5)%  (52,000)  0.3%
Total income tax expense (benefit) $-   0.0% $-   0.0% $-   0.0% $-   0.0%

The Tax Reform Bill enacted by U.S. Federal government in December 2017 changed existing tax law including a reduction of the U.S. Corporate tax rate. The Company re-measured deferred taxes as of the date of enactment, reflecting these changes within deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2017.


The most significant temporary differences between GAAP net income (loss) and taxable net income (loss) are the treatment of interest costs, policy premiums and servicing costs with respect to the acquisition and maintenance of the life insurance policies and revenue recognition with respect to the fair value of the life insurance portfolio.

 

Revenue and Earnings before Tax by Reportable Segment — Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to the Same Period in 2018

Comparison of revenue by reportable segment for the periods indicated is as follows:

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Revenue: 2019  2018  Increase/ 
(Decrease)
 
Secondary Life Insurance $18,238,000  $16,388,000  $1,850,000 
Investment in Beneficient  3,709,000   4,284,000   (575,000)
Corporate & Other  264,000   265,000   (1,000)
Total $22,211,000  $20,937,000  $1,274,000 

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Revenue: 2019  2018  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
Secondary Life Insurance $61,199,000  $55,054,000  $6,145,000 
Investment in Beneficient  9,723,000   4,284,000   5,439,000 
Corporate & Other  516,000   456,000   60,000 
Total $71,438,000  $59,794,000  $11,644,000 

The primary drivers of the changes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 were as follows:

Secondary Life Insurance revenue increased by $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 over the comparable period in 2018 primarily as a result of $2.5 million increased premium costs, $8.5 million lower unrealized gains on acquisitions and $1.2 million lower change in estimated probabilistic cash flows, partially offset by $14.3 million higher revenue recognized on life insurance policy maturities. Secondary Life Insurance revenue increased by $6.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 over the comparable period in 2018 primarily as a result of $29.1 million higher revenue recognized on life insurance policy maturities and $4.9 lower charges on life expectancy evaluation updates, partially offset by $9.4 million increased premium costs, $15.0 million lower unrealized gain on acquisition and $3.3 million lower change in estimated probabilistic cash flows in the current period.

Investment in Beneficient revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 represents interest income on $192 million of financing receivables resulting from the Exchange Transaction with Beneficient in the third and fourth quarters of 2018. Also included is interest income from the loan executed with the LiquidTrust Borrowers in June 2019. See Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements regarding our financing receivables with affiliates.

Comparison of earnings before tax by reportable segment for the periods indicated:

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Segment Earnings Before Tax: 2019  2018  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
Secondary Life Insurance $(9,169,000) $(4,932,000) $(4,237,000)
Investment in Beneficient  (2,214,000)     (2,214,000)
Corporate & Other  (9,020,000)  (5,590,000)  (3,430,000)
Total $(20,403,000) $(10,522,000) $(9,881,000)


  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Segment Earnings Before Tax: 2019  2018  Increase/
(Decrease)
 
Secondary Life Insurance $(19,792,000) $(4,256,000) $(15,536,000)
Investment in Beneficient  (11,286,000)     (11,286,000)
Corporate & Other�� (25,270,000)  (15,502,000)  (9,768,000)
Total $(56,348,000) $(19,758,000) $(36,590,000)

The primary drivers of the change for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 were as follows:

Secondary Life Insurance decreased by $4.2 million due to the following:

Increase in interest expense of $3.9 million as a result of higher average debt outstanding.
$2.1 million increase in the gain on life insurance policies, net as described above in the discussion of consolidated results.

An increase in operating expenses of $2.2 million, primarily resulting from higher compensation costs, higher professional fees and insurance costs.

Investment in Beneficient results in 2019 primarily consisted of interest income of $3.7 million from financing receivables, offset by $6.9 million of interest expense on the Seller Trust L Bonds issued to finance the Exchange Transaction and $1.0 million of equity method earnings of Beneficient.

Corporate and Other operating loss increased primarily due to a $0.2 million increase in investments in insurtech initiatives, and a $3.2 million increase in other corporate costs, including professional fees, insurance and incentive costs.

The primary drivers of the change for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 were as follows:

Secondary Life Insurance decreased by $15.5 as a result of the following:

Increase in interest expense of $12.4 million as a result of higher average debt outstanding in 2019.

$6.3 million increase in the gain on life insurance policies, net as described above in the discussion of consolidated results of operations.

An increase in operating expenses of $9.3 million, primarily resulting from higher compensation costs, higher professional fees and insurance costs.

Investment in Beneficient results in 2019 primarily consisted of interest income of $9.7 million from financing receivables, offset by $20.6 million of interest expense on the Seller Trust L Bonds issued to finance the Exchange Transaction and a $0.4 million loss from equity method earnings of Beneficient.

Corporate and Other operating loss increased primarily due to a $2.7 million increase in investments in insurtech initiatives, and a $7.1 million increase in other corporate costs, including professional fees, insurance and incentive costs.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We finance our businesses through a combination of life insurance policy benefit receipts, dividends and interest on other investments, equity offerings, debt offerings and our senior credit facility.facility with LNV Corporation. We have traditionally used our debt offerings and our senior credit facilityproceeds from these sources for policy acquisition, policy premiums and servicing costs, working capital and financing expenditures including paying principal, interest and dividends.

 

We currently fund our business mostly with shorter term debt while most of our assets have significantly longer durations. The resulting asset/liability mismatch can result in a liquidity shortage if we are unable to renew maturing short term debt or secure suitable additional financing. In such a situation, we could be forced to sell assets at less than optimal (distressed) prices. As further described below, we were unable to offer our L Bonds, our primary source of debt capital, for the approximately three month period commencing May 1, 2019, and drew down our cash balances during that period as L Bonds matured but were unable to be renewed, and we were unable to offer new L Bonds. We recommenced our L Bond offering on August 8, 2019.


As of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we had approximately $131.4$91.3 million and $159.4$141.9 million, respectively, in combined available cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and policy benefits receivable for the purpose of financing our business.receivable.

 

Additional future borrowing base capacity for premiums and servicing costs, created as the premiums and servicing costs of pledged life insurance policies become due and by additional policy pledges to the facility, if any, exists under the amended and restatedour senior credit facility with LNV Corporation. We also obtain borrowing base capacity through the offering of our L Bonds, subject to our ability to offer and sell L Bonds. The senior credit facility with LNV Corporation has certain financial and nonfinancial covenants. Due to our failure to deliver GWG Life, LLC audited financial statements for 2018 to LNV Corporation within 90 days after the end of the year, and our failure to comply with a similar requirement to issue GWG Life, LLC unaudited financial statements to LNV Corporation for the first quarter of 2019 within 45 days after March 31, 2019, we were in violation of our debt covenants as of June 30, 2019. CLMG Corp., as administrative agent for LNV Corporation, issued a forbearance extending the delivery date for these financial statements until July 22, 2019. The covenant violations were cured during the forbearance period. We were in compliance with the debt covenants as of September 30, 2019 and are in compliance as of the filing date of this report.

 

On August 10, 2018, we soldissued $50 million of Series B in connection with the Initial Transfer of the BeneficientExchange Transaction. Approximately half of the proceeds from this sale were distributed to common shareholders pursuant to a special dividend paid on September 5, 2018 to shareholders of record on August 27, 2018. The remaining amount iswas expected to be utilized primarily for our insurtech initiatives, although these amounts are availableinitiatives. As noted in the subsequent events footnote to our condensed consolidated financial statements, on November 11, 2019, GWG contributed the common stock and membership interests of its wholly owned Life Epigenetics and youSurance subsidiaries to a legal entity, InsurTech Holdings in exchange for general corporate purposes.a membership interest in the entity. In connection with the transaction, GWG contributed $1.25 million in cash to InsurTech Holdings and is committed to contribute an additional $18.75 million to the entity over the next two years. We do not expect to issue any additional Series B.

 

We heavily rely on our L Bond offering to fund our business operations. As described elsewhere in this report, we suspended our offering on May 1, 2019 due to our delinquency in filing certain periodic reports with the SEC. After regaining compliance with our SEC reporting obligations, we recommenced our offering of L Bonds on August 8, 2019. If we are forced to suspend our L Bond offering in the future for any significant additional length of time and we are unable to obtain replacement financing, our business would be adversely impacted and our ability to service and repay our debt obligations, much of which is short term, would be compromised, thereby negatively affecting our business prospects and viability.

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Financings Summary

 

We had the following outstanding debt balances as of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017:2018:

 

 As of
September 30,
2018
  As of
December 31,
2017
  September 30, 2019  December 31, 2018 
Issuer/Borrower Principal Amount Outstanding  Weighted Average Interest Rate  Principal Amount Outstanding  Weighted Average Interest Rate  Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
  Principal
Amount
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
 
GWG DLP Funding IV, LLC – LNV senior credit facility (see Note 9) $140,497,000   9.72% $158,209,000   10.45%
GWG Holdings, Inc. – L Bonds (see Note 10) $586,063,000   7.12% $461,427,000   7.29%  842,948,000   7.14%  662,152,000   7.10%
GWG Holdings, Inc. – Seller Trust L Bonds (see Note 11)  403,235,000   7.50%  -   -   366,892,000   7.50%  366,892,000   7.50%
GWG DLP Funding IV, LLC – LNV senior credit facility (see Note 8)  171,964,000   10.30%  222,525,000   9.31%
Total $1,161,262,000   7.72% $683,952,000   7.95% $1,350,337,000   7.51% $1,187,253,000   7.67%

  

The table below reconciles the face amount of our outstanding debt to the carrying value shown on our balance sheets:

 

  As of
September 30,
2018
  As of
December 31,
2017
 
Total senior facility with LNV Corporation and other indebtedness      
Face amount outstanding $171,964,000  $222,525,000 
Unamortized selling costs  (9,495,000)  (10,287,000)
Carrying amount $162,469,000  $212,238,000 
         
Seller Trust L Bonds – face and carrying amount $403,235,000  $- 
         
L Bonds:        
Face amount outstanding $586,063,000  $461,427,000 
Subscriptions in process  4,718,000   1,560,000 
Unamortized selling costs  (20,581,000)  (15,593,000)
Carrying amount $570,200,000  $447,394,000 

  September 30,
2019
  December 31,
2018
 
Senior credit facility with LNV Corporation      
Face amount outstanding $140,497,000  $158,209,000 
Unamortized selling costs  (8,779,000)  (9,231,000)
Carrying amount $131,718,000  $148,978,000 
         
L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds:        
Face amount outstanding $1,209,840,000  $1,029,044,000 
Subscriptions in process  19,901,000   13,467,000 
Unamortized selling costs  (32,507,000)  (24,216,000)
Carrying amount $1,197,234,000  $1,018,295,000 

In November 2011, we began offering Series I Secured Notes, which were governed by an Intercreditor Agreement, a Third Amended and Restated Note Issuance and Security Agreement dated November 1, 2011, as amended, and a related Pledge Agreement. In September 2017, all of the Series I Secured Notes were paid in full and all obligations thereunder were terminated.

 

In June 2011, we concluded a private placement offering of Series A Preferred Stock for new investors, having received an aggregate $24.6 million in subscriptions for our Series A Preferred Stock. These subscriptions consisted of $14.0 million in conversions of outstanding Series I Secured Notes into Series A Preferred Stock and $10.6 million of new investments. In October 2017, we exercised our contractual right to call for the redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock and all related outstanding warrants and paid an aggregate of approximately $22.2 million.

 

In January 2012, we began publicly offering up to $250.0 million in debt securities (initially named “Renewable Secured Debentures” and subsequently renamed “L Bonds”) that was completed in January 2015.

 

On September 24, 2014, we consummated an initial public offering of our common stock resulting in the sale of 800,000 shares of common stock at $12.50 per share and net proceeds of approximately $8.6 million after the deduction of underwriting commissions, discounts and expense reimbursements.

 

In January 2015, we began publicly offering up to $1.0 billion of L Bonds as a follow-on to our earlier $250.0 million public debt offering. In January 2018, we began publicly offering up to $1.0 billion L Bonds as a follow-on to our earlier L Bond offering. Through September 30, 2018,2019, the total amount of these L Bonds sold under these two L Bond offerings, including renewals, was $1.0$1.5 billion. As of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively, we had approximately $586.1$842.9 million and $461.4$662.1 million in principal amount of L Bonds outstanding.outstanding (exclusive of Seller Trust L Bonds).

 

In October 2015, we began publicly offering up to 100,000 shares of our RPSRedeemable Preferred Stock (“RPS”) at a per-share price of $1,000. As of December 31, 2017, we had issued approximately $99.1 million stated value of RPS and terminated that offering.

 


In February 2017, we began publicly offering up to 150,000 shares of our Series 2 Redeemable Preferred Stock (“RPS 22”) at a per-share price of $1,000. As of September 30,December 31, 2018, we havehad issued approximately $150 million stated value of RPS 2 and terminated that offering.

 

On August 10, 2018, GWG Holdings, GWG Life and the Trustee,Bank of Utah, as trustee, entered into the Supplemental Indenture to the Amended and Restated Indenture. GWG Holdings entered into the Supplemental Indenture to add and modify certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Indenture necessary to provide for the issuance of the Seller Trust L Bonds. Also on August 10, 2018, weWe issued Seller Trust L Bonds in the amount of $403,234,866$366.9 million to the Seller Trusts in connection with the Initial Transfer.Exchange Transaction. The maturity date of the Seller Trust L Bonds is August 9, 2023. The Seller Trust L Bonds bear interest at 7.5% per annum. Interest is payable monthly in cash (see Note 11)11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements).

 

In August 2018, we offered and sold 5,000,000 shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933. The Series B shares were issued at a $10 per share value, for cash consideration of $50 million.

On December 28, 2018, the Series B converted into 5,000,000 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $10.00 per share immediately following the Final Closing of the Exchange Transaction.

 

The weighted-average interest rate of our outstanding L Bonds (excluding the Seller Trust L Bonds) as of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 was 7.12%7.14% and 7.29%7.10%, respectively, and the weighted-average maturity at those dates was 2.673.14 and 2.382.83 years, respectively. Our L Bonds have renewal features. Since we first issued our L Bonds, we have experienced $473.7$616.1 million in maturities, of which $279.9$326.6 million has renewed through September 30, 20182019 for an additional term. This has provided us with an aggregate renewal rate of approximately 59.1%53.0% for investments in these securities.


Future contractual maturities of L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds at September 30, 20182019 are(1): as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31, L Bonds  L Bonds 
Three months ending December 31, 2018 $26,778,000 
2019  150,056,000 
Three months ending December 31, 2019 $29,267,000 
2020  137,067,000   158,475,000 
2021  87,360,000 
2021(1)  541,361,000 
2022  39,713,000   125,086,000 
2023  53,616,000   72,640,000 
2024  92,488,000 
Thereafter  91,473,000   190,523,000 
 $586,063,000  $1,209,840,000 

  

(1)(1)ExcludingAfter the second anniversary of the Final Closing, the holders of the Seller Trust L Bonds (see Note 11).will have the right to cause GWG to repurchase, in whole but not in part, the Seller Trust L Bonds held by such holder within 45 days. As such, while the maturity date of the $366,892,000 of Seller Trust L Bonds is in August 2023, their contractual maturity is reflected in 2021, as that is the first period in which they could become payable. The repurchase may be paid, at GWG’s option, in the form of cash, a pro rata portion of (i) the outstanding principal amount and accrued and unpaid interest under the Commercial Loan Agreement and (ii) BEN LP common units, or a combination of cash and such property.

 

The L Bonds and the Seller Trust L Bonds are secured by all of our assets and are subordinate to our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation.

 

On September 27, 2017, we entered into a $300 million amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation in which DLP IV is the borrower. As of September 30, 2019, we had approximately $140.5 million outstanding under the senior credit facility. On November 1, 2019, we entered into a second amended and restated senior credit facility, which replaced the prior agreement governing the facility. A description of the agreement governing our second amended and restated senior credit facility is set forth below under the caption “Senior Credit Facility with LNV Corporation.” We intend to use the proceeds from this facility to grow and maintain our portfolio of life insurance policies, for liquidity and for general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2018 we had approximately $172.0 million outstanding under the senior credit facility with LNV Corporation.

 

We expect to meet our ongoing operational capital needs for policy acquisition,alternative asset investments, policy premiums and servicing costs, working capital and financing expenditures including paying principal, interest and dividends through a combination of the receipt of policy benefits from our portfolio of life insurance policies, dividends and interest on other investments, net proceeds from our L Bond offering, dividends and interest from investments (primarily our investments in Beneficient), and funding available from our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation. We estimate that our liquidity and capital resources are sufficient for our current and projected financial needs for at least the next twelve months given current assumptions. However, if we are unable to continue our L BondsBond offering for any reason, and we are unable to obtain capital from other sources, our business will be materially and adversely affected. In addition, our business will be materially and adversely affected if we do not receive the policy benefits we forecast and if holders of our L Bonds fail to renew with the frequency we have historically experienced. In such a case, we could be forced to sell our investments in life insurance policies to service or satisfy our debt-related and other obligations. A sale under such circumstances may result in significant impairment of the recognized value of our portfolio.

 

Capital expenditures have historically not been material and we do not anticipate making material capital expenditures in 20182019 or beyond.

 

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PortfolioAlternative Assets and Secured Indebtedness

At September 30, 2019, the fair value of our investments in life insurance policies of $807.5 million plus our cash balance of $65.7 million, restricted cash balance of $8.2 million, life insurance policy benefits receivable of $17.4 million, and other assets of $662.2 million (which are mostly related to our investment in BEN LP and our financing receivables from affiliates) totaled $1,561.0 million, representing an excess of portfolio assets over secured indebtedness of $210.7 million. At December 31, 2018, the fair value of our investments in life insurance policies of $791.5$747.9 million plus our cash balance of $117.9$114.6 million, restricted cash balance of $3.1$10.8 million, life insurance policy benefits receivable of $10.5$16.5 million, financing receivables from affiliateand other assets of $366.9 million, equity method investments of $42.1$591.0 million totaled $1,332.0$1,480.8 million, representing an excess of portfolio assets over secured indebtedness of $170.7$293.6 million. At December 31, 2017, the fair value of our investments in life insurance policies of $650.5 million plus our cash balance of $114.4 million, our restricted cash balance of $28.3 million, matured policy benefits receivable of $16.7 million, totaled $809.9 million, representing an excess of portfolio assets over secured indebtedness of $126.0 million.


The following forward-looking table seeks to illustrate the impact that a hypothetical sale of our portfolio of life insurance assets (at various discount rates), and the realization of the financing receivables from affiliates, equity method investment in BEN LP (a substantial majority of the net assets of which are currently represented by intangible assets and goodwill) and equity method investments (atsecurity investment in the Option Agreement (in each case, at their respective carrying amounts)amounts and assuming no discount for lack of marketability or transaction costs, which could be substantial) would have on our ability to satisfy our debt obligations as of September 30, 2018.2019. In all cases, the sale of the life insurance assets owned by DLP IV will be used first to satisfy all amounts owing under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation. The net sale proceeds remaining after satisfying all obligations under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation would be applied to the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds on a pari passu basis.

 

Life Insurance Portfolio

Portfolio Discount Rate  10%  12%  14%  16%  17%
Value of portfolio $808,019,000  $738,893,000  $679,850,000  $628,979,000  $606,131,000 
Cash, cash equivalents and policy benefits receivable  131,416,000   131,416,000   131,416,000   131,416,000   131,416,000 
Financing receivable from affiliate  366,871,000   366,871,000   366,871,000   366,871,000   366,871,000 
Equity method investment  42,069,000   42,069,000   42,069,000   42,069,000   42,069,000 
Total assets  1,348,375,000   1,279,249,000   1,220,206,000   1,169,335,000   1,146,487,000 
Senior credit facility  171,964,000   171,964,000   171,964,000   171,964,000   171,964,000 
Net after senior credit facility  1,176,411,000   1,107,285,000   1,048,242,000   997,371,000   974,523,000 
L Bonds  586,063,000   586,063,000   586,063,000   586,063,000   586,063,000 
Seller Trust L Bonds  403,235,000   403,235,000   403,235,000   403,235,000   403,235,000 
Net remaining $187,113,000  $117,987,000  $58,944,000  $8,073,000  $(14,775,000)
Impairment to L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds  No impairment   No impairment   No impairment   No Impairment   Impairment 

Discount Rate 10%  12%  14%  15% 
Value of life insurance portfolio $738,285,000  $671,326,000  $614,721,000  $589,632,000 
Cash, cash equivalents and policy benefits receivable  91,254,000   91,254,000   91,254,000   91,254,000 
Other assets(2)  662,229,000   662,229,000   662,229,000   662,229,000 
Total assets  1,491,768,000   1,424,809,000   1,368,204,000   1,343,115,000 
Senior credit facility  140,497,000   140,497,000   140,497,000   140,497,000 
Net after senior credit facility  1,351,271,000   1,284,312,000   1,227,707,000   1,202,618,000 
L Bonds(1)  1,209,840,000   1,209,840,000   1,209,840,000   1,209,840,000 
Net remaining $141,431,000  $74,472,000  $17,867,000  $(7,222,000)
Impairment to L Bonds  No impairment   No impairment   No impairment   Impairment 

 

(1)Amount represents L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds

(2)Other assets includes equity method investment, financing receivables from affiliates and the equity security investment in the Option Agreement. Beneficient issued to GWG an option (the “Option Agreement”) to acquire the number of common units of BEN LP, interests or other property that would be received by a holder of the NPC-A Prime limited partnership interests of Beneficient Company Holdings, L.P., an affiliate of BEN LP.

The above table illustrates that our ability to fully satisfy amounts owing under the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds would likely be impaired upon the sale or realization of the financing receivablereceivables from affiliateaffiliates, equity method investment and equity methodsecurity investment in the Option Agreement at their respective carrying amounts, plus the sale or realization of all our life insurance assets at a price equivalent to a discount rate of approximately 16.35%14.70% or higher.higher at September 30, 2019. At December 31, 2017,2018, the likely impairment occurred at a discount rate of approximately 15.04%18.70% or higher. The discount rate used to calculate the fair value of our life insurance portfolio was 10.45%8.25% as of both September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017.2018.

 

The table does not include any allowance for transactional fees and expenses (which expenses and fees could be substantial) nor any discount for lack of marketability associated with a portfolio sale or the sale or realization of the financing receivables from affiliatewith affiliates, equity method investment and equity method investments (which expenses and fees could be substantial)security investment in the Option Agreement, respectively, and is provided to demonstrate how various discount rates used to value our portfolio of life insurance assets could affect our ability to satisfy amounts owing under our debt obligations in light of our senior secured lender’s right to priority payments under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation.


The table assumes we will realize the full amounts of our financing receivables, equity method investment, and equity security investment in the Option Agreement. There is currently no market for our financing receivables with affiliates, equity method investment and equity security investment in the Option Agreement, and a market may not develop. Our Commercial Loan receivable and a portion of our equity method investment in BEN LP may be used as consideration for retiring the Seller Trust L Bonds upon a redemption event or at the maturity of the Seller Trust L Bonds (see Notes 6 and 11 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). This table also does not include the yield maintenance fee, which could be substantial, we are required to pay in certain circumstances under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation. You should read the above table in conjunction with the information contained in other sections of this report, including Critical Accounting Policies — Fair Value Components — Discount Rate and the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Amendment of Credit Facilitywith LNV Corporation

 

Effective September 27, 2017,November 1, 2019, DLP IV entered into ana second amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation. The second amended and restated senior credit facility makes available a total of up to $300,000,000 in credit to DLP IV with a maturity date of September 27, 2029. AdditionalSubject to available borrowing base capacity, additional advances are available under the second amended and restated senior credit facility at the LIBOR rate described below. AdvancesSuch advances are available as the result of additional borrowing base capacity, created as theto pay premiums and servicing costs of pledged life insurance policies as such amounts become due and by additional policy pledges to the amended and restated senior credit facility, if any.due. Interest will accrue on amounts borrowed under the second amended and restated senior credit facility at an annual interest rate, determined as of each date of borrowing or quarterly if there is no borrowing, equal to (A) the greater of(a) 12-month LIBOR, or the federal funds rate (as defined in the agreement) plus one-half of one percent per annum, plus (B)(b) 7.50% per annum. The effective rate at September 30, 20182019 was 10.30%9.68%. Interest payments are made on a quarterly basis.

 

Under the second amended and restated senior credit facility, DLP IV has granted the administrative agent, for the benefit of the lenders under the facility, a security interest in all of DLP IV’s assets. As with prior collateral arrangements relating to the senior secured debt of GWG Holdings and its subsidiaries (on a consolidated basis), GWG Holdings’Life’s excess equity ownership invalue of DLP IV continues to serveafter satisfying all amounts owing under our second amended and restated credit facility is available as collateral for the obligations of GWG Holdings under the L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds (although the life insurance assets owned by DLP IV willdo not themselves serve directly as direct collateral for those obligations).

 

We are subject to various financial and non-financial covenants under the second amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation, including, but not limited to, compliance with laws, preservation of existence, financial reporting, keeping of proper books of record and account, payment of taxes, and ensuring that neither DLP IV nor GWG Life become an investment company. Due to our failure to deliver GWG Life audited financial statements for 2018 to LNV Corporation within 90 days after the end of the year, and our failure to comply with a similar requirement to issue GWG Life, LLC unaudited financial statements to LNV Corporation for the first quarter of 2019 within 45 days after March 31, 2019, we were in violation of our debt covenants as of June 30, 2019. CLMG Corp., as administrative agent for LNV Corporation, issued a forbearance extending the delivery date for these financial statements until July 22, 2019. The covenant violations were cured during the forbearance period and we were in compliance with the debt covenants as of September 30, 2019.

Cash Flows

Interest and Dividend Payments

We finance our businesses through a combination of life insurance policy benefit receipts, dividends and interest on investments (primarily our investments in Beneficient), equity offerings, debt offerings and our senior credit facility with LNV Corporation. We have historically relied on debt (L Bonds and our senior credit facility with LNV Corporation) and equity (preferred stock) financing for the majority of our cash expenditures (for policy acquisition, policy premiums and servicing costs, working capital and financing expenditures including paying principal and interest on existing debt) as the amount of cash flows from the realization of life insurance policy benefits and cash flows from our other investments has been insufficient to meet all of our needs. This has resulted in the Company incurring substantial indebtedness (much of it being of a short term nature) and, to a lesser extent, obligations to make dividend payments on our classes of preferred stock.

Our total interest expense of $28.3 million and $21.8 million for the three months ended, and $83.8 million and $55.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, represent the largest single line item of expense in each period. Preferred stock cash dividends were $4.2 and $4.3 million for the three months ended, and $12.8 million and $12.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. While reducing our cost of funds and increasing our common equity base (at valuations accretive to our book value) are primary goals of the Company, until we do so we will continue to expend significant amounts of cash for interest and dividend payments and will thus continue to rely heavily on our ability to raise cash from our L Bond offering, senior credit facility with LNV Corporation and other means as they are developed and available.

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Life Insurance Policy Premium Payments

 

The payment of premiums and servicing costs to maintain life insurance policies represents one of our most significant requirementrequirements for cash disbursement. When a policy is purchased, we are able to calculate the minimum premium payments required to maintain the policy in-force. Over time as the insured ages, premium payments will increase. Nevertheless, the probability we will actually be required to pay the premiums decreases as mortality becomes more likely. These scheduled premiums and associated probabilities are factored into our expected internal rate of return and cash-flow modeling. Beyond premiums, we incur policy servicing costs, including annual trustee, policy administration and tracking costs. Additionally, we incur significant financing costs, including principal, interest and dividends. Both policy servicing costs and financing costs are excluded from our internal rate of return calculations. We finance our businesses through a combination of life insurance policy benefit receipts, dividends and interest on other investments, equity offerings, debt offerings, and advances under our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation.

 

The amount of payments for anticipated premiums, including the requirement byunder our senior credit facility with LNV Corporation to maintain a two month cost-of-insurance threshold within each policy cash value account, and servicing costs that we will be required to make over the next five years to maintain our current portfolio, assuming no mortalities, is set forth in the table below.

 

Years Ending December 31, Premiums  Servicing  Premiums and Servicing Fees  Premiums  Servicing  Total 
Three months ending December 31, 2018 $14,034,000  $345,000  $14,379,000 
2019  64,852,000   1,381,000   66,233,000 
Three months ending December 31, 2019 $16,553,000  $430,000  $16,983,000 
2020  76,664,000   1,381,000   78,045,000   76,305,000   1,719,000   78,024,000 
2021  88,681,000   1,381,000   90,062,000   88,684,000   1,719,000   90,403,000 
2022  101,411,000   1,381,000   102,792,000   101,706,000   1,719,000   103,425,000 
2023  113,676,000   1,381,000   115,057,000   113,838,000   1,719,000   115,557,000 
2024  123,793,000   1,719,000   125,512,000 
 $459,318,000  $7,250,000  $466,568,000  $520,879,000  $9,025,000  $529,904,000 

 


Our anticipated premium expenses are subject to the risk of increased cost-of-insurance charges (i.e., “COI” or premium charges) for the life insurance policies we own. On May 9,During 2018, we learned that John Hancock Life Insurance Company (“John Hancock”) had begun notifying policy owners of COI increases on Performance UL policies issued between 2003 and 2010. We identified and received notice of, or support for, COI rate changes on 20 such30 policies with combined face value of $84.6 million in our portfolio, representing $59.6portfolio. These increased charges resulted in a $5.1 million reduction in total face value, and have completed our analysis and incorporation of increased cost of insurance charges into our portfolio as of September 30, 2018 reducing the fair value by approximately $2.9 million. In addition, weof our life insurance portfolio in 2018. We have not received notice and recognizedany notices of COI increases on four policies issued by the Transamerica Life Insurance Company (“Transamerica”) as of September 30, 2018 with a total face value of $9.2 million and a reductionrate changes in fair value of $1.4 million. 2019.

 

We have no known pending cost-of-insurance increases on any policies in our portfolio, but we are aware that cost-of-insurance increases have become more prevalent in the industry. Thus, we may see additional insurers implementing cost-of-insurance increases in the future.

Life Insurance Policy Benefit Receipts

 

For the quarter-end dates set forth below, the following table illustrates the total amount of face value of policy benefits owned, and the trailing 12 months of life insurance policy benefits realized and premiums paid on our portfolio. The trailing 12-month benefits/premium coverage ratio indicates the ratio of policy benefits realized to premiums paid over the trailing 12-month period from our portfolio of life insurance policies.

 

Quarter End Date Portfolio Face Amount
($)
  12-Month Trailing Benefits Realized
($)
  12-Month Trailing Premiums Paid
($)
  12-Month Trailing Benefits/Premium Coverage
Ratio
 
March 31, 2015  754,942,000   46,675,000   23,786,000   196.2%
June 30, 2015  806,274,000   47,125,000   24,348,000   193.5%
September 30, 2015  878,882,000   44,482,000   25,313,000   175.7%
December 31, 2015  944,844,000   31,232,000   26,650,000   117.2%
March 31, 2016  1,027,821,000   21,845,000   28,771,000   75.9%
June 30, 2016  1,154,798,000   30,924,000   31,891,000   97.0%
September 30, 2016  1,272,078,000   35,867,000   37,055,000   96.8%
December 31, 2016  1,361,675,000   48,452,000   40,239,000   120.4%
March 31, 2017  1,447,558,000   48,189,000   42,753,000   112.7%
June 30, 2017  1,525,363,000   49,295,000   45,414,000   108.5%
September 30, 2017  1,622,627,000   53,742,000   46,559,000   115.4%
December 31, 2017  1,676,148,000   64,719,000   52,263,000   123.8%
March 31, 2018  1,758,066,000   60,248,000   53,169,000   113.3%
June 30, 2018  1,849,079,000   76,936,000   53,886,000   142.8%
September 30, 2018  1,961,598,000   75,161,000   55,365,000   135.8%

Quarter End Date Portfolio
Face Amount
  12-Month
Trailing
Benefits
Realized
  12-Month
Trailing
Premiums
Paid
  12-Month
Trailing
Benefits/Premium
Coverage
Ratio
 
March 31, 2015 $754,942,000  $46,675,000  $23,786,000   196.2%
June 30, 2015  806,274,000   47,125,000   24,348,000   193.5%
September 30, 2015  878,882,000   44,482,000   25,313,000   175.7%
December 31, 2015  944,844,000   31,232,000   26,650,000   117.2%
March 31, 2016  1,027,821,000   21,845,000   28,771,000   75.9%
June 30, 2016  1,154,798,000   30,924,000   31,891,000   97.0%
September 30, 2016  1,272,078,000   35,867,000   37,055,000   96.8%
December 31, 2016  1,361,675,000   48,452,000   40,239,000   120.4%
March 31, 2017  1,447,558,000   48,189,000   42,753,000   112.7%
June 30, 2017  1,525,363,000   49,295,000   45,414,000   108.5%
September 30, 2017  1,622,627,000   53,742,000   46,559,000   115.4%
December 31, 2017  1,676,148,000   64,719,000   52,263,000   123.8%
March 31, 2018  1,758,066,000   60,248,000   53,169,000   113.3%
June 30, 2018  1,849,079,000   76,936,000   53,886,000   142.8%
September 30, 2018  1,961,598,000   75,161,000   55,365,000   135.8%
December 31, 2018  2,047,992,000   71,090,000   52,675,000   135.0%
March 31, 2019  2,098,428,000   87,045,000   56,227,000   154.8%
June 30, 2019  2,088,445,000   82,421,000   59,454,000   138.6%
September 30, 2019  2,064,156,000   101,918,000   61,805,000   164.9%

We believe that the portfolio cash flow results set forth above are consistent with our general investment thesis: that the life insurance policy benefits we receive will continue to increase over time in relation to the premiums we are required to pay on the remaining polices in the portfolio. Nevertheless, we expect that our portfolio cash flow on a period-to-period basis will remain inconsistent until such time as we achieve our goal ofbegin to allocate substantially more capital to Beneficient and reduce capital allocated to acquiring a larger, more diversified portfolio of life insurance policies.

 


Inflation

 

Changes in inflation do not necessarily correlate with changes in interest rates. We presently do not foresee any material impact of inflation on our results of operations in the periods presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We are party to an office lease with U.S. Bank National Association as the landlord. On September 1, 2015, we entered into an amendment that expanded the leased space to 17,687 square feet and extended the term through October 2025 (see Note 21).None.

 

Credit Risk

 

We review the credit risk associated with our portfolio of life insurance policies when estimating its fair value. In evaluating the policies’ credit risk, we consider insurance company solvency, credit risk indicators, economic conditions, ongoing credit evaluations, and company positions. We attempt to manage our credit risk related to life insurance policies typically by purchasing policies issued only from companies with an investment-grade credit rating by either Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or A.M. Best Company. As of September 30, 2018, 95.7%2019, 95.8% of our life insurance policies, by face value benefits, were issued by companies that maintained an investment-grade rating (BBB or better) by Standard & Poor’s.

 

The assets and liabilities exchanged in the Initial Transfer of the BeneficientExchange Transaction are excluded from this analysis.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

Our amended and restated senior credit facility with LNV Corporation is floating-rate financing. In addition, our ability to offer interest and dividend rates that attract capital (including in our continuous offering of L Bonds) is generally impacted by prevailing interest rates. Furthermore, while our L Bond offering provides us with fixed-rate debt financing, our Debt Coverage Ratio is calculated in relation to the interest rate on all of our debt financing.financing, exclusive of our Seller Trust L Bonds. Therefore, fluctuationsincreases in interest rates impact our business by increasing our borrowing costs and reducing availability under our debt financing arrangements. We calculateEarnings from our life insurance portfolio earningsare based upon the spread, if any, generated between the return on our life insurancethe portfolio and the total cost of our financing.financing (excluding cost of financing for the Seller Trust L Bonds). As a result, increases in interest rates will reduce the earnings we expect to achieve from our investments in life insurance policies.

 

The assets and liabilities exchangedIncreases in the Initial Transfer of theinterest rates could also adversely affect Beneficient’s earnings, which could result in less earnings for GWG from our equity method investment in Beneficient Transaction are excluded from this analysis.and/or impairment thereof.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures (as restated)– Discontinuation

 

Non-GAAPThe Company in the past has provided non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by our management are provided as additional information to investors in order to provide an alternative method for assessing our financial condition and operating results. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including other companies within our industry. This presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable amounts prepared in accordance with GAAP. See our condensed consolidated financial statements and our financial statements contained herein.

 

We useHistorically, we used non-GAAP financial measures for management’s assessment of our financial condition and operating results without regard to GAAP fair value standards. The application of current GAAP fair value standards, especially during a period of significant growth of our life insurance portfolio and our Company may result in current period GAAP financial results that may not be reflective of our long-term earnings potential. Management believesbelieved our non-GAAP financial measures provideprovided investors an alternative view of theour long-term earnings potential without regard to the volatility in GAAP financial results that can and does, occur during thisthe growth stage of our life insurance portfolio and company growth.company.

 

Therefore, in contrastDue primarily to the Beneficient Transactions and the Expanded Strategic Relationship with Beneficient, and to a GAAP fair valuation, we seek to measurelesser extent the accrualsize and actuarial diversity of the actuarial gain occurring within the portfolio of life insurance policies at our expected internal rate of return (exclusive of future interest costs) based on statistical mortality probabilities for the insureds (using primarily the insured’s age, sex, health and smoking status). The expected internal rate of return tracks actuarial gain occurring within the policies according to a mortality table as the insureds’ age increases. By comparing the actuarial gain accruing within our portfolio of life insurance policies, against our adjusted operating costs during the same period, we can estimate the overall financial performance of our business without regard to fair value volatility. We use this information to balance our life insurance policy purchasing and manage our capital structure, including the issuance of debt and utilization of our other sources of capital, and to monitor our compliance with borrowing covenants. We believe that theseour historical non-GAAP financial measures provide information that is useful for investors to understand period-over-period operating results separate and apart from fair value items that can have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on GAAP results in any particular reporting period.


In addition, the Indenture governing our L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds requires us to maintain a “Debt Coverage Ratio” designed to provide reasonable assurance that the buy and hold value of our life insurance portfolio plus the value of all our other assets exceed our total outstanding indebtedness. This ratio is calculated usingare no longer relevant. Therefore, we no longer disclose non-GAAP measures as described below, again without regard to GAAP-based fair valuefinancial measures.

 

Non-GAAP Investment Cost Basis of Life Insurance Portfolio As of
September 30,
2018
  As of
December 31,
2017
 
GAAP fair value $791,469,000  $650,527,000 
Unrealized fair value gain(1)  (387,445,000)  (331,386,000)
Adjusted cost basis increase(2)  393,078,000   325,100,000 
Non-GAAP investment cost basis(3) $797,102,000  $644,241,000 

(1)This represents the reversal of cumulative unrealized GAAP fair value gain of life insurance policies.

(2)Adjusted cost basis is increased to interest, premiums and servicing fees that are expensed under GAAP.

(3)This is the non-GAAP investment cost basis in life insurance policies from which our expected internal rate of return is calculated.

Excess Spread of Life Insurance Portfolio. Management uses the “total excess spread” to gauge expected profitability of our investment in our life insurance portfolio. The Expected IRR of our portfolio is based upon future cash flow forecasts derived from a probabilistic analysis of our policy benefits received and policy premiums paid in relation to our non-GAAP investment cost basis.

  As of
September 30,
2018
  As of
December 31,
2017
 
Expected IRR(1)  10.12%  10.48%
Total weighted-average interest rate on indebtedness for borrowed money(2)  7.72%  7.95%
Total excess spread(3)  2.40%  2.53%

(1)Excludes IRR realized on matured life insurance policies — which are substantial.
(2)Represents the weighted-average interest rate paid on all interest-bearing indebtedness as of the measurement date, determined as follows:

Indebtedness As of
September 30,
2018
  As of
December 31,
2017
 
Senior credit facility with LNV Corporation $171,964,000  $222,525,000 
L Bonds  586,063,000   461,427,000 
Seller Trust L Bonds  403,235,000   - 
Total $1,161,262,000  $683,952,000 
         
Interest Rates on Indebtedness        
Senior credit facility with LNV Corporation  10.30%  9.31%
L Bonds  7.12%  7.29%
Seller Trust L Bonds  7.50%  - 
Weighted-average interest rates paid on indebtedness  7.72%  7.95%

(3)Calculated as the Expected IRR minus the weighted-average interest rate on interest-bearing indebtedness(2).


Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income. We calculate our adjusted non-GAAP net income by recognizing the actuarial gain accruing within our life insurance portfolio at the Expected IRR against our adjusted cost basis without regard to fair value. We net this actuarial gain against its adjusted costs during the same period to calculate our net income on an adjusted non-GAAP basis.

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders $(14,836,000) $(7,611,000) $(32,114,000) $(17,249,000)
Unrealized fair value gain (1)  (24,840,000)  (20,182,000)  (56,058,000)  (49,301,000)
Adjusted cost basis increase (2)  29,704,000   24,207,000   83,154,000   68,667,000 
Accrual of unrealized actuarial gain (3)  9,325,000   9,032,000   20,898,000   21,448,000 
Total adjusted non-GAAP net income (loss) $(647,000) $5,446,000  $15,880,000  $23,565,000 

(1)Reversal of unrealized GAAP fair value gain on life insurance policies for current period.

(2)Adjusted cost basis is increased to include interest, premiums and servicing fees that are expensed under GAAP.

(3)Accrual of actuarial gain at Expected IRR.

Adjusted Non-GAAP Tangible Net Worth. We calculate our adjusted non-GAAP tangible net worth by recognizing the actuarial gain accruing within our life insurance policies at the Expected IRR of the policies we own without regard to fair value. We net this actuarial gain against our costs during the same period to calculate our adjusted tangible net worth on a non-GAAP basis.

  As of
September 30,
2018
  As of
December 31,
2017
 
GAAP net worth(1) $181,157,000  $133,672,000 
Less intangible assets(2)  (35,345,000)  (30,354,000)
GAAP tangible net worth  145,812,000   103,318,000 
Unrealized fair value gain(3)  (387,445,000)  (331,386,000)
Adjusted cost basis increase(4)  393,078,000   325,100,000 
Accrual of unrealized actuarial gain(5)  179,140,000   158,241,000 
Total adjusted non-GAAP tangible net worth $330,585,000  $255,273,000 

(1)

Excludesassets exchanged pursuant to the Initial Transfer of the Beneficient Transaction (see Note 1).

(2)Unamortized portion of deferred financing costs and pre-paid insurance.

(3)Reversal of cumulative unrealized GAAP fair value gain or loss of life insurance policies.

(4)Adjusted cost basis is increased to include interest, premiums and servicing fees that are expensed under GAAP.

(5)Accrual of cumulative actuarial gain at Expected IRR.


Debt Coverage Ratio. 

Our L BondsBond borrowing covenants require us to maintain a Debt Coverage Ratio of less than 90%. The Debt Coverage Ratio is calculated by dividing the sum of our total interest-bearing indebtedness by the sum of our cash, cash equivalents, andrestricted cash, life insurance policy benefits receivable, by the net present value of the life insurance portfolio, and, without duplication, the value of all of our other assets as reflected on our most recently available balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP. The discount rate we use for the net present value of our life insurance portfolio for this calculation may not be the same discount rate we use for our GAAP valuation and is not necessarily reflective of the amount we could realize upon a sale of the portfolio.

 

  As of
September 30,
2018
  As of
December 31,
2017
 
Life insurance portfolio policy benefits $1,961,598,000  $1,676,148,000 
Discount rate of future cash flows(1)  7.84%  7.95%
Net present value of life insurance portfolio policy benefits $896,903,000  $737,625,000 
Cash and cash equivalents  120,943,000   142,771,000 
Life insurance policy benefits receivable  10,473,000   16,659,000 
Other assets(2)  418,777,000   - 
Total Coverage $1,447,096,000  $897,055,000 
         
Senior credit facility $171,964,000  $222,525,000 
L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds  989,298,000   461,427,000 
Total Indebtedness $1,161,262,000  $683,952,000 
         
Debt Coverage Ratio  80.25%  76.24%

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2019  2018 
Life insurance portfolio policy benefits $2,064,156,000  $2,047,992,000 
Discount rate of future cash flows(1)  7.51%  7.75%
Net present value of life insurance portfolio policy benefits $840,381,000  $770,074,000 
All cash and cash equivalents (including restricted cash)  73,885,000   125,436,000 
Life insurance policy benefits receivable (net of allowance)  17,369,000   16,461,000 
Other assets(2)  662,229,000   591,048,000 
Total Coverage $1,593,864,000  $1,503,019,000 
         
Senior credit facility with LNV Corporation $140,497,000  $158,209,000 
L Bonds and Seller Trust L Bonds  1,209,840,000   1,029,044,000 
Total Indebtedness $1,350,337,000  $1,187,253,000 
         
Debt Coverage Ratio  84.72%  78.99%

 

(1)Weighted-average interest rate paid on indebtedness, exclusiveexcluding that of Seller Trust L Bonds.

(2)The Total Coverage amount as of September 30, 20182019 includes “other assets” of GWG Holdings as reflected on its most recently available balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP. The definition of the Debt Coverage Ratio was defined in Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Indenture entered into as of March 27, 2018.

 

As of September 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we were in compliance with the Debt Coverage Ratio.

 


Life Insurance Portfolio Information

 

Our portfolio of life insurance policies, owned by our subsidiaries as of September 30, 2018,2019, is summarized below:

 

Life Insurance Portfolio Summary

 

Total portfolio face value of policy benefits $1,961,598,000 
Total life insurance portfolio face value of policy benefits $2,064,156,000 
Average face value per policy $1,805,000  $1,758,000 
Average face value per insured life $2,018,000  $1,887,000 
Average age of insured (years)* 82.1   82.3 
Average life expectancy estimate (years)* 6.7   7.3 
Total number of policies 1,087   1,174 
Number of unique lives 972   1,094 
Demographics 76% Male; 24% Female   74% Male; 26% Female 
Number of smokers 43   45 
Largest policy as % of total portfolio face value 0.68%  0.64%
Average policy as % of total portfolio 0.09%
Average policy as % of total portfolio face value  0.09%
Average annual premium as % of face value 2.90%  3.2%

 

*Averages presented in the table are weighted averages.

 

Our portfolio of life insurance policies, owned by our wholly owned subsidiaries as of September 30, 2018,2019, organized by the insured’s current age and the associated number of policies and policy benefits, is summarized below:

 


Distribution of Policies and Policy Benefits by Current Age of Insured

 

            Percentage of Total    
Min Age  Max Age  Number of
Policies
  Policy
Benefits
  Number of Policies  Policy
Benefits
  Wtd. Avg.
LE (yrs.)
 
 95   100   14  $19,954,000   1.3%  1.0%  1.2 
 90   94   129   254,332,000   11.9%  13.0%  2.8 
 85   89   215   458,646,000   19.8%  23.4%  4.6 
 80   84   239   468,474,000   22.0%  23.9%  6.2 
 75   79   212   383,160,000   19.5%  19.5%  8.9 
 70   74   195   289,030,000   17.9%  14.7%  10.5 
 60   69   83   88,002,000   7.6%  4.5%  9.7 
 Total       1,087  $1,961,598,000   100.0%  100.0%  6.7 
          Percentage of Total    
Min Age Max Age Number of
Policies
  Policy
Benefits
  Number of
Policies
  Policy
Benefits
  Wtd. Avg.
LE (Years)
 
95 101  18  $36,052,000   1.5%  1.8%  2.2 
90 94  145   284,908,000   12.4%  13.8%  3.3 
85 89  249   587,733,000   21.2%  28.5%  5.1 
80 84  251   456,526,000   21.4%  22.1%  7.9 
75 79  223   341,449,000   19.0%  16.5%  9.8 
70 74  214   284,739,000   18.2%  13.8%  11.1 
60 69  74   72,749,000   6.3%  3.5%  11.6 
Total    1,174  $2,064,156,000   100.0%  100.0%  7.3 

 

Our portfolio of life insurance policies, owned by our subsidiaries as of September 30, 2018,2019, organized by the insured’s estimated life expectancy estimates and associated policy benefits, is summarized below:

 

Distribution of Policies by Current Life Expectancies (LE) of Insured

 

            Percentage of Total 
Min LE
(Months)
  Max LE
(Months)
  Number of
Policies
  Policy
Benefits
  Number of
Policies
  Policy
Benefits
 
 1   47   307  $521,969,000   28.3%  26.6%
 48   71   213   407,180,000   19.6%  20.8%
 72   95   220   393,943,000   20.2%  20.1%
 96   119   162   300,075,000   14.9%  15.3%
 120   143   108   155,617,000   9.9%  7.9%
 144   179   64   139,598,000   5.9%  7.1%
 180   228   13   43,216,000   1.2%  2.2%
 Total       1,087  $1,961,598,000   100.0% $100.0%

          Percentage of Total 
Min LE
(Months)
 Max LE
(Months)
 Number of
Policies
  Policy
Benefits
  Number of
Policies
  Policy
Benefits
 
1 47  274  $427,375000   23.4%  20.7%
48 71  227   420,572,000   19.3%  20.4%
72 95  222   402,460,000   18.9%  19.5%
96 119  189   322,231,000   16.1%  15.6%
120 143  130   231,096,000   11.1%  11.2%
144 179  101   178,008,000   8.6%  8.6%
180 246  31   82,414,000   2.6%  4.0%
Total    1,174  $2,064,156,000   100.0%  100.0%

We track concentrationsrely on the payment of pre-existing medical conditions among insured individuals within our portfolio based on information contained inpolicy benefit claims by life expectancy reports includinginsurance companies as a significant source of cash inflow. The life insurance assets we own represent obligations of third-party life insurance companies to pay the underwriter’s designation of primary impairment. We track these medical conditions withinbenefit amount under the following ten primary categories: (1) cancer, (2) cardiovascular, (3) cerebrovascular, (4) dementia, (5) diabetes, (6) multiple conditions, (7) neurological disorders, (8) respiratory disease, (9) other, and (10) no diseases. Currently,policy upon the primary disease categories within our portfolio that represent a concentration of over 10% are multiple conditions, cardiovascular, and other which constitute 25.4%, 21.3%, and 12.4%, respectively,mortality of the face amountinsured. As a result, we manage this credit risk exposure by generally purchasing policies issued by insurance companies with investment-grade ratings from Standard & Poor’s, and diversifying our life insurance portfolio among a number of insured benefits of our portfolio as of September 30, 2018.insurance companies.

 

The yield to maturity on bonds issued by life insurance carriers reflects, among other things, the credit risk (risk of default) of such insurance carrier. We follow the yields on certain publicly traded life insurance company bonds because this information is part of the data we consider when valuing our portfolio of life insurance policies for our financial statements.

 

The average yield to maturity of publicly traded life insurance company bonds data we consider when valuingas inputs to our portfolio of life insurance policiesportfolio valuation process was 4.10%2.80% as of September 30, 2018.2019. We believe that this reflects, in part, the financial market’s judgment that credit risk is low with regard to these carriers’ financial obligations. It should be noted that theThe obligations of life insurance carriers to pay life insurance policy benefits ranks senior to all of their other financial obligations, such asincluding the aforementioned senior bonds they issue.


As of September 30, 2018,2019, approximately 95.7%95.8% of the face value of policy benefits in our life insurance portfolio were issued by insurance companies with investment-grade credit ratings from Standard & Poor’s. Our

As of September 30, 2019, our ten largest life insurance company credit exposures and the Standard & Poor’s credit rating of their respective financial strength and claims-paying ability is set forth below:

 

Distribution of Policy Benefits by Top 10 Insurance Companies

 

Rank Policy
Benefits
  Percentage
of Policy
Benefit Amount
  Insurance Company Ins. Co. S&P Rating
1 $279,443,000   14.2% John Hancock Life Insurance Company AA-
2  219,332,000   11.2% AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company A+
3  207,966,000   10.6% Lincoln National Life Insurance Company AA-
4  192,938,000   9.8% Transamerica Life Insurance Company AA-
5  122,532,000   6.3% Metropolitan Life Insurance Company AA-
6  92,568,000   4.7% American General Life Insurance Company A+
7  79,998,000   4.1% Pacific Life Insurance Company AA-
8  64,093,000   3.3% Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company AA+
9  59,601,000   3.0% ReliaStar Life Insurance Company A
10  55,202,000   2.8% Security Life of Denver Insurance Company A
  $1,373,673,000   70.0%    

Rank Policy
Benefits
  Percentage of
Policy Benefit
Amount
  Insurance Company Ins. Co.
S&P Rating
1 $289,492,000   14.2% John Hancock Life Insurance Company AA-
2  231,578,000   11.5% Lincoln National Life Insurance Company AA-
3  219,801,000   10.6% AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company A+
4  195,849,000   9.6% Transamerica Life Insurance Company AA-
5  120,332,000   5.8% Metropolitan Life Insurance Company AA-
6  97,918,000   4.8% American General Life Insurance Company A+
7  85,998,000   4.2% Pacific Life Insurance Company AA-
8  70,258,000   3.4% Security Life of Denver Insurance Company A+
9  69,976,000   3.4% ReliaStar Life Insurance Company A+
10  62,095,000   3.1% Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company AA+
  $1,443,297,000     70.6%    

Secondary Life Insurance — Portfolio Return Modeling

 

The goal of our portfolio of life insurance assets is to earn superior risk-adjusted returns. At any time, we calculate our returns from our life insurance assets based upon (i) our historical results; and (ii) the future cash flows we expect to realize from our statistical forecasts. To forecast our expected future cash flows and returns, we use the probabilistic method of analysis. The expected internal rate of return of our portfolio is based upon future cash flow forecasts derived from a probabilistic analysis of policy benefits received and policy premiums paid in relation to our non-GAAP investment cost basis. As of September 30, 2018, the expected internal rate of return on our portfolio of life insurance assets was 10.12% based on our portfolio benefits of $1.96 billion and our non-GAAP investment cost basis of $797.1 million (including purchase price, premiums paid, and financing costs incurred to date). This calculation excludes returns realized from our matured policy benefits which are substantial.

We seek to further enhance our understanding of our expected future cash flow and returns by using a stochastic analysis, sometimes referred to as a “Monte Carlo simulation,” to provide us with a greater understanding of the variability of our projections. The stochastic analysis we perform provides internal rates of return calculations for different statistical confidence intervals. The results of our stochastic analysis, in which we run 10,000 random mortality scenarios, demonstrates that the scenario ranking at the 50th percentile of all 10,000 results generates an internal rate of return (“IRR”) of 10.09%, which is very near to our expected IRR (“Expected IRR”) of our portfolio of 10.12%. Our Expected IRR is based upon future cash flow forecasts derived from a probabilistic analysis of our policy benefits received and policy premiums paid in relation to our non-GAAP investment cost basis. The stochastic analysis results also indicate that our portfolio is expected under this hypothetical analysis to generate an internal rate of return of 9.64% or better in 75% of all generated scenarios; and an internal rate of return of 9.25% or better in 90% of all generated scenarios. As the portfolio continues to grow in size and diversity, all else equal, the hypothetical scenario results cluster closer to each other around our median, or 50th percentile, internal rate of return expectation, thereby lowering future cash flow volatility and potentially justifying our use of lower discount rates to value our portfolio as size and diversification continue to increase over time.

The complete detail of our portfolio of life insurance policies, owned by our wholly owned subsidiaries as of September 30, 2018, organized by the current age of the insured and the associated policy benefits, sex, estimated life expectancy, issuing insurance carrier, and the credit rating of the issuing insurance carrier, is set in Exhibit 99.2 to this report.


ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. (restated)

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance the objectives of the control system are met.

 

AsOur Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934) as of September 30, 2018,2019 (the end of the period covered by this report). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Controls and procedures were deemed effective in the Original Filing on November 19, 2018. Based on the current evaluation as of this Amendment, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officerhave concluded that, as a result of thedue to material weaknessweaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as described below,in Part II, Item 9A of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2018.2019.

 

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A summary of the Beneficient Transaction is set forth in our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2018 and amended in our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2018.

 

On August 10, 2018, the Company, Beneficient, MHT SPV, and the Seller Trusts entered into a Third Amendment to Master Exchange Agreement. Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the parties agreed to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Master Exchange Agreement in two closings.

The first closing (the “Initial Transfer”) occurred on August 10, 2018.

The second closing (“Final Closing”) occurred on December 28, 2018.

Given the highly complex nature of the Beneficient Transaction, the Company considered multiple alternatives to account for this significant and complex transaction. The Company evaluated these alternatives and given the uncertainty of a Final Closing event and the fact that, under the Supplemental Indenture governing the Seller Trust L Bonds, the Company could use the assets received in the Initial Transfer to satisfy the Seller Trust L Bonds which we issued at the Initial Transfer (in the event a Final Closing did not occur by January 31, 2019, the “Unwind”). Accordingly, the Company decided not to recognize the assets and liabilities exchanged in the Initial Transfer that were subject to the Unwind. The Company did, however, provide a detailed description of the Initial Transfer, all of the instruments exchanged at the Initial Transfer, and the non-recognition treatment chosen by it in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements in the Original Filing.

In connection with the preparation of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sought “pre-clearance” from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Staff”) regarding two elements of the Beneficient Transaction, including whether the two transaction events should be accounted for as a single transaction as of the Final Closing. The Staff encourages companies and their auditors to consult with the Office of the Chief Accountant on accounting, financial reporting, and auditing concerns or questions, especially those involving unusual, complex, or innovative transactions for which no clear authoritative guidance exists as well as on issues regarding auditor independence. After discussions between the Company, its independent auditors and the Staff, the Staff expressed its view that GWG should record the two transaction events separately. GWG then analyzed the error and the impact of the misstatement on the Original Filing. The conclusion of this analysis is what led the Company’s Audit Committee to conclude that the restatement of the Company’s Original Filing is appropriate.

Management has reassessed its evaluation of the effectiveness of the operation of controls in application of generally accepted accounting principles regarding material complex non-routine transactions. As a result of that assessment, management has concluded that we did not maintain effective controls due to material weakness in internal control over financial reporting which existed at that date.

Remediation Plan for Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company intends to remediate its material weakness in internal control over financial reporting regarding the application of generally accepted accounting principles to material complex non-routine transactions by the engagement of nationally recognized accounting experts to assist us in accounting and reporting analysis, guidance research and accounting memo documentation. In instances where the Company is faced with material conflicting accounting guidance interpretations from reputable accounting experts, we will consult with the Commission for clarification on the appropriate application of generally accepted accounting principles to enable appropriate application within our financial statements.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

As a result of the financing receivable from affiliate and equity method investment the Company acquired in the three month period ended September 30, 2018 the Company has added an internal control regarding assessing these assets for potential impairment that is deemed other-than-temporary.

Except for (1) the added control regarding assessment for potential impairment and (2) the identification of the material weakness regarding the application of generally accepted accounting principles to material complex non-routine transactions, thereThere were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with management’s evaluation pursuant to Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the period covered by this report that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.reporting, other than as described below under the caption “Remediation Plan”.

Remediation Plan

We began implementing a remediation plan to address the control deficiencies that led to the material weaknesses mentioned above. The remediation plan includes the following:

Assessing the sufficiency of accounting resources and personnel to effectively design and execute process level controls over complex non-recurring transactions and obtaining additional resources and/or personnel where required. We are also assessing our level of engagement of external professional services supporting these processes.

Active engagement with our material equity method investee to define reporting requirements and timelines to help ensure dependencies from them for our reporting deliverables are successfully met.

We are in the design and implementation phase of our remediation plan described above. The material weaknesses cannot be considered remediated until the controls have operated for a sufficient period of time and until management has concluded, through testing, that the control is operating effectively. Our goal is to remediate these material weaknesses by December 31, 2019.

 


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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

 

On November 15, 2018,Director Resignations; Reduction in Board Size

As a result of discussions among members of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) of GWG Holdings, and based in part on a determination that a Board comprised of fewer directors would facilitate that Board’s ability to oversee future Company activities in an efficient and effective manner, Messrs. Richard W. Fisher, David H. Glaser, Sheldon I. Stein and Bruce E. Zimmerman resigned from the Board and the size of the Board was reduced from 14 to ten directors.

Certificates of Correction of Certificates of Designation of Redeemable Preferred Stock and Series 2 Redeemable Preferred Stock

On November 13, 2019, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware certificates of correction (the “Certificates of Correction”) of the Company’s Certificates of Designation of its Redeemable Preferred Stock and Series 2 Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Certificates of Designation”). The Certificates of Correction correct inaccuracies in the liquidation preferences of the Company’s Redeemable Preferred Stock and Series 2 Redeemable Preferred Stock that were set forth in the Certificates of Designation. Copies of the Certificates of Correction of the Certificates of Designation of Redeemable Preferred Stock and Series 2 Redeemable Preferred Stock are attached as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2, respectively, to this report, and are incorporated herein by reference.

Amendment to Purchase and Contribution Agreement

On October 25, 2019, the parties to the Purchase and Contribution Agreement entered into an amendment thereto (the “PCA Amendment”) extending the payment date for the cash consideration payable by BEN LP in respect of 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock sold and transferred by Messrs. Jon and Steven Sabes in the Purchase and Contribution Transaction. The PCA Amendment also removed restrictions on BEN LP’s ability to use the proceeds of financing provided by the Company to pay such cash consideration. As required by the Purchase and Contribution Agreement, the Company, which is not a party thereto, consented to the PCA Amendment. Such consent was approved by a special committee of the Board of Directors of the Company composed solely of independent and disinterested directors of the Company. A copy of the PCA Amendment is attached as Exhibit 99.3 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Operating Agreement of InsurTech Holdings, LLC

On September 13, 2019, the Company formed InsurTech Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned Delaware limited liability company (“InsurTech Holdings”). On November 1, 2019, the Company and InsurTech Management, LLC (“InsurTech Management”) entered into an Operating Agreement for InsurTech Holdings (the “Operating Agreement”). InsurTech Management, which is currently the only other party to the Operating Agreement, is a Delaware limited liability company owned and controlled by Jon Sabes, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer.

Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, and in exchange for units representing limited liability company membership interests in InsurTech Holdings, the Company agreed to contribute to Insurtech Holdings 100% of the capital stock repurchase program pursuantof Life Epigenetics Inc. and 100% of the membership interests of youSourance General Agency, LLC, all intellectual property related thereto, certain specified office equipment and other assets and cash in the amount of $1.25 million. The Company also agreed to make $18.75 million of additional cash contributions to the capital of InsurTech Holdings over the two year period commencing November 1, 2019. The Company has also agreed to allow InsurTech Holdings to remain in its current leased premises in Minneapolis, Minnesota rent free until June 30, 2020. Thereafter, InsurTech Holdings may elect to remain in such leased premises through the end of the Company’s existing lease term (approximately seven years), during which the Company may, from time to time, purchase shareswill pay all lease and occupancy expenses. One-half of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed $1.5 million. Stock repurchases maythe present value of such lease and occupancy expenses will be executed through various means, including, without limitation, open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. The timingcredited toward and exactreduce the amount of repurchasesthe Company’s obligation to make future capital contributions.

The Operating Agreement provides that InsurTech Holdings will be subjectmanaged by a three member board of managers (the “InsurTech Board”). The InsurTech Board will be comprised of two managers appointed by InsurTech Management, each of whom shall meet the independence criteria under the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The third manager will be InsurTech Holdings’ Chief Executive Officer, who is currently Jon R. Sabes. With the exception of certain major decisions set forth in the Operating Agreement that require unanimous member consent, the InsurTech Board has authority to various factors, includingmanage the business and affairs of InsurTech Holdings.

Operating and capital distributions will be made in the discretion of the InsurTech Board. Any such distributions will be paid first to the Company until the Company has received aggregate distributions in an amount equal to its unreturned capital contributions. Thereafter, 80% of distributable amounts will be paid to the Company and 20% will be paid to InsurTech Management.


2019 Annual Stockholders Meeting

The Company has scheduled its 2019 annual stockholders meeting (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., at 220 South Sixth Street, Suite 1200, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. Stockholders of record on November 12, 2019 will be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof.

In accordance with Rule 14a-5(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), proposals to be considered for inclusion in the Company’s capital position, liquidity, alternative uses of capital, stock trading price, and general market conditions, and it mayproxy statement for the Annual Meeting pursuant to Rule 14a-8 promulgated under the Exchange Act must be modified, suspended or terminated at any time. The stock repurchase program does not obligatereceived by the Company at its principal executive offices on or before November 20, 2019. Proposals must also comply with the applicable requirements of Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act regarding the inclusion of stockholder proposals in Company-sponsored proxy materials and other applicable laws. In addition, in order for a stockholder proposal made outside of Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act to purchase any shares, and expiresbe considered “timely” within the meaning of Rule 14a-4(c) of the Exchange Act, such proposal must be received by the Company at its principal executive offices on April 30,or before November 24, 2019. Proposals should be directed to the attention of the Corporate Secretary, 220 South Sixth Street, Suite 1200, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402.

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit  
Number3.1 DescriptionCertificate of Correction of Certificate of Designation of Redeemable Preferred Stock(filed herewith).
4.13.2 Certificate of DesignationsCorrection of Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible2 Redeemable Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K (filed August 14, 2018)
4.2Supplemental Indenture dated as of August 10, 2018 to the Amended and Restated Indenture with Bank of Utah, dated October 23, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)
4.3Form of Seller Trustee L Bond Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)herewith).
10.1Third Amendment to Master Exchange Agreement, dated August 10, 2018, between GWG Holdings, Inc., GWG Life, LLC, The Beneficient Company Group, L.P., MHT Financial SPV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and various related trusts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)
10.2Commercial Loan Agreement, dated August 10, 2018, between GWG Holdings, Inc. and The Beneficient Company Group, L.P (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018).
10.3Exchangeable Note, dated August 10, 2018, from The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. to GWG Holdings, Inc. and (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)
10.4Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 10, 2018, between GWG Holdings, Inc. and various related trusts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)
10.5Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 10, 2018, between GWG Holdings, Inc. and The Beneficient Company Group, L.P (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)
31.1 Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
31.2 Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith).
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
99.1 Letter from Model Actuarial Pricing Systems,ClearLife Limited, dated October 24, 2018November 1, 2019 (filed herewith).
99.2 Portfolio of Life Insurance Policies as of September 30, 20182019 (filed herewith).
99.3Amendment to Purchase and Contribution Agreement(filed herewith).
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DoücumentDocument
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 GWG HOLDINGS, INC.
   
Date: April 19,November 14, 2019By:/s/ Jon R. SabesMurray T. Holland
  President and Chief Executive Officer
   
Date: April 19,November 14, 2019By:/s/ William B. AchesonTimothy L. Evans
  Chief Financial Officer

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit  
NumberDescription
4.13.1 Certificate of DesignationsCorrection of Series B ConvertibleCertificate of Designation of Redeemable Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K (filed August 14, 2018)herewith).
4.23.2 Supplemental Indenture dated asCertificate of August 10, 2018 to the Amended and Restated Indenture with BankCorrection of Utah, dated October 23, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K Certificate of Designation of Series 2 Redeemable Preferred Stock(filed August 14, 2018)
4.3Form of Seller Trustee L Bond Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)herewith).
10.1Third Amendment to Master Exchange Agreement, dated August 10, 2018, between GWG Holdings, Inc., GWG Life, LLC, The Beneficient Company Group, L.P., MHT Financial SPV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and various related trusts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)
10.2Commercial Loan Agreement, dated August 10, 2018, between GWG Holdings, Inc. and The Beneficient Company Group, L.P (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018).
10.3Exchangeable Note, dated August 10, 2018, from The Beneficient Company Group, L.P. to GWG Holdings, Inc. and (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)
10.4Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 10, 2018, between GWG Holdings, Inc. and various related trusts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)
10.5Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 10, 2018, between GWG Holdings, Inc. and The Beneficient Company Group, L.P (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2018)
31.1 Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith).
31.2 Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith).
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
99.1 Letter from Model Actuarial Pricing Systems,ClearLife Limited, dated October 24, 2018November 1, 2019 (filed herewith).
99.2 Portfolio of Life Insurance Policies as of September 30, 20182019 (filed herewith).
99.3Amendment to Purchase and Contribution Agreement(filed herewith).
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DoücumentDocument
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

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