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American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2024 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 14, 2025
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.80 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 24, 2025, to holders of record on January 14, 2025.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 2, 2025
American Financial Group, Inc., Management to Participate in the 2024 Raymond James Virtual Insurance Conference and in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2024 Raymond James Virtual Insurance Conference on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 8, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2024 third quarter net earnings of $181 million ($2.16 per share) compared to $177 million ($2.09 per share) in the 2023 third quarter. Net earnings for the 2024 third quarter included net after-tax non-core items that reduced net income by $13 million ($0.15 per share loss). By comparison, net earnings for the 2023 third quarter included net after-tax non-core items that reduced net income by $31 million ($0.36 per share loss). Annualized return on equity was 15.2% and 15.7% for the third quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is calculated excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 5, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2024 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2024 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 15, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.80 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2024, to holders of record on October 15, 2024. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12.7% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2023.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 1, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2024 Janney Financial Services Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officer, American Financial Group and David L. Thompson, Jr., President & Chief Operating Officer, Great American Insurance Group, along with Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, American Financial Group, will participate in the 2024 Janney Financial Services Conference in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 5, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2024 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2024 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 22, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Increases Annual Common Stock Dividend by 12.7%; Nineteenth Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company’s regular annual dividend to $3.20 from $2.84 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.80 per share of common stock beginning in October 2024. The new dividend rate is a 12.7% increase over the declared rate. This is the Company’s nineteenth consecutive year of dividend increases. The ten-year compound annual growth rate in AFG’s regular annual dividends paid is 12.4%.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 20, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2024 second quarter net earnings of $209 million ($2.49 per share) compared to $200 million ($2.34 per share) for the 2023 second quarter. Net earnings for the 2024 second quarter included after-tax non-core losses of $6 million ($0.07 per share loss). By comparison, net earnings in the 2023 second quarter included net after-tax non-core items that reduced net income by $2 million ($0.04 per share loss). Annualized return on equity was 18.0% and 17.9% for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is calculated excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 6, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2024 Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2024 second quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2024, to holders of record on July 15, 2024.
JD Rogers Promoted to Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer within American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of JD Rogers to Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer.
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2024 first quarter net earnings of $242 million ($2.89 per share) compared to $212 million ($2.49 per share) for the 2023 first quarter. Net earnings for the 2024 first quarter included after-tax non-core net realized gains on securities of $11 million ($0.13 per share). Comparatively, net earnings in the 2023 first quarter included after-tax non-core net realized losses on securities of $37 million ($0.42 per share loss) and a $2 million gain ($0.02 per share) on retirement of debt. Annualized return on equity was 21.2% and 18.9% for the first quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is calculated excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2024 Wells Fargo Financial Services Investor Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2024 Wells Fargo Financial Services Investor Conference on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 23, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2024 First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2024 first quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 10, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2024, to holders of record on April 15, 2024.
Robert A. Dee and Joseph C. Alter Promoted within American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert (Bob) A. Dee to Vice President & Controller and Joseph (Joe) C. Alter to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary.
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Roger K. Newport as a director. In addition, Terry S. Jacobs has notified the Board of his intention not to stand for re-election at the 2024 Annual Meeting and retire from the Board at that time.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 27, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2024 Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2024 Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) Conference on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 14, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2023 fourth quarter net earnings of $263 million ($3.13 per share) compared to $276 million ($3.24 per share) in the 2022 fourth quarter. Net earnings for the 2023 fourth quarter included net after-tax non-core realized gains of $25 million ($0.29 per share). By comparison, net earnings for the 2022 fourth quarter included net after-tax non-core realized gains of $21 million ($0.25 per share). Net earnings for the full year of 2023 were $10.05 per share, compared to $10.53 per share in 2022. Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 6, 2024
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the BofA Securities 2024 Financial Services Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the BofA Securities 2024 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 30, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2023 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 16, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2024, to holders of record on January 15, 2024.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 2, 2024
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2023 BMO Capital Markets Insurance Summit
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2023 BMO Capital Markets Virtual Insurance Summit on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 16, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that John B. Berding, President, American Financial Group, and David L. Thompson, Jr., President & Chief Operating Officer, Great American Insurance Group, along with Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, American Financial Group, will meet with investors in a forum hosted by Dowling & Partners in New York City at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 3, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2023 third quarter net earnings of $177 million ($2.09 per share) compared to $165 million ($1.93 per share) in the 2022 third quarter. Net earnings for the 2023 third quarter included net after-tax non-core items that reduced net income by $31 million ($0.36 per share loss). By comparison, net earnings for the 2022 third quarter included after-tax non-core items that reduced net income by $27 million ($0.31 per share loss). Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 1, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2023 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2023 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 11, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2023, to holders of record on October 13, 2023. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12.7% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2022.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 2, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Increases Annual Common Stock Dividend by 12.7%; Eighteenth Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s regular annual dividend to $2.84 from $2.52 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.71 per share of common stock beginning in October 2023. The new dividend rate is a 12.7% increase over the declared rate. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last eighteen years. The ten-year compound annual growth rate in AFG’s regular annual dividends paid is 12.4%.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 23, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2023 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2023 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 16, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2023 second quarter net earnings of $200 million ($2.34 per share) compared to $167 million ($1.96 per share) for the 2022 second quarter. Net earnings for the 2023 second quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $1 million ($0.02 per share loss), and a $1 million loss ($0.02 per share loss) on retirement of debt. By comparison, net earnings in the 2022 second quarter included net after-tax non-core items that reduced net income by $76 million ($0.89 per share loss). Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 2, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2023 Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2023 second quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
American Financial Group and American International Group Announce Completion of AFG’s Purchase of Crop Risk Services from AIG
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) and American International Group, Inc. NYSE: AIGNYSEAIG)
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2023 to holders of record on July 14, 2023.
Jason J. Maney Named Executive Vice President of American Money Management
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Jason J. Maney was named Executive Vice President of American Money Management Corporation (“AMMC”), AFG’s subsidiary providing investment management services to AFG, its insurance subsidiaries and certain third-party investment entities. Mr. Maney joined AMMC as an investment professional in 2002 after several years in the public accounting and insurance industries and has served as Senior Vice President of AMMC since 2011.
John B. Berding Named President of American Financial Group
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that John B. Berding has been elected President of AFG, effective immediately. Mr. Berding will continue to serve as President of American Money Management Corporation (“AMMC”), AFG’s subsidiary providing investment management services to AFG, its insurance subsidiaries and certain third-party investment entities, in addition to his new role. Mr. Berding assumes this leadership role at AFG that was previously jointly held by Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, who continue to serve as AFG’s Co-Chief Executive Officers. With this new position, Mr. Berding will work with the Co-Chief Executive Officers on matters of strategic planning and capital management.
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the 2023 Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2023 Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2023 first quarter net earnings of $212 million ($2.49 per share) compared to $290 million ($3.40 per share) for the 2022 first quarter. Net earnings for the 2023 first quarter included after-tax non-core net realized losses on securities of $37 million ($0.42 per share loss) and a $2 million gain ($0.02 per share) on retirement of debt. Comparatively, net earnings in the 2022 first quarter included after-tax non-core net realized losses on securities of $12 million ($0.14 per share loss) and a $1 million loss ($0.02 per share loss) on retirement of debt. Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
American Financial Group and American International Group Reach Agreement for AFG’s Purchase of Crop Risk Services from AIG
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) and American International Group NYSE: AIGNYSEAIG)
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2023 First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2023 first quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2023 to holders of record on April 14, 2023.
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2022 fourth quarter net earnings of $276 million ($3.24 per share) compared to $355 million ($4.18 per share) in the 2021 fourth quarter. Net earnings for the 2022 fourth quarter included after-tax non-core realized gains on securities of $21 million ($0.25 per share). By comparison, net earnings for the 2021 fourth quarter included $4 million ($0.06 per share) in after-tax non-core realized gains on securities. Net earnings for the full year of 2022 were $10.53 per share, compared to $23.30 per share in 2021. Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 1, 2023
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the BofA Securities 2023 Financial Services Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the BofA Securities 2023 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 24, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2022 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 11, 2023
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2023 to holders of record on January 13, 2023.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 3, 2023
Mark A. Weiss Promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel of American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark A. Weiss to Senior Vice President and General Counsel of American Financial Group, Inc., effective December 1, 2022.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 10, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2022 third quarter net earnings of $165 million ($1.93 per share) compared to $219 million ($2.56 per share) in the 2021 third quarter. Net earnings for the 2022 third quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $28 million ($0.32 per share loss). By comparison, net earnings for the 2021 third quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $12 million ($0.15 per share loss). Other details may be found in the table on the following page.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 2, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and David L. Thompson Jr, President & Chief Operating Officer, Great American Insurance Group, will meet with investors in a forum hosted by Dowling & Partners in New York City at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 27, 2022
Matthew J. Stevens Promoted to Assistant Vice President of American Financial Group
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew (Matt) J. Stevens to Assistant Vice President - Tax, effective November 1, 2022. Mr. Stevens succeeds H. Kim Baird, who will retire on January 3, 2023, after more than 38 years of distinguished service to the company.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 19, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2022 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2022 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 12, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.63 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on October 25, 2022 to holders of record on October 14, 2022. This dividend reflects a previously announced 12.5% increase over the annual rate in effect since the fourth quarter of 2021.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 3, 2022
Annette D. Gardner Promoted to Vice President and Treasurer of American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Annette D. Gardner to Vice President and Treasurer of American Financial Group and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Great American Insurance Company, effective September 19. Ms. Gardner succeeds David J. Witzgall, who will retire on January 3, 2023, after more than 38 years of distinguished service to the company.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 15, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2022 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2022 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 24, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Increases Annual Common Stock Dividend by 12.5%; Seventeenth Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s regular annual dividend to $2.52 from $2.24 per share of common stock. The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of $0.63 per share of common stock beginning in October 2022. The new dividend rate represents a 12.5% increase over the annual rate paid thus far in 2022. The Company has increased its dividend in each of the last seventeen years.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 17, 2022
CORRECTING and REPLACING American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
Seventh paragraph, first sentence of release should read: “AFG had approximately $1.1 billion of excess capital (including parent company cash and investments of approximately $750 million) at June 30, 2022.” (instead of “AFG had approximately $1.1 billion of excess capital (including parent company cash and investments of approximately $1.7 billion) at June 30, 2022.”)
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 3, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2022 Second Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2022 second quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2022 to holders of record on July 15, 2022.
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the 2022 Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2022 Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results, Redemption of Debt and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2022 first quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $290 million ($3.40 per share) compared to $419 million ($4.84 per share) for the 2021 first quarter. Net earnings for the 2022 first quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $12 million ($0.14 per share loss) and a $1 million loss ($0.02 per share loss) on retirement of debt. Comparatively, net earnings in the 2021 first quarter included $213 million ($2.46 per share) in after-tax non-core items, primarily related to our discontinued Annuity operations, which were sold in May 2021. Other details may be found in the table on the following page. AFG’s book value per share was $56.81 as of March 31, 2022. AFG paid cash dividends of $2.56 per share during the first quarter, which included a $2.00 per share special dividend. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, AFG’s growth in book value per share plus dividends was 0.6%. Annualized return on equity was 23.5% and 29.9% for the first quarters of 2022 and 2021, respectively.
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2022 First Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2022 first quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 13, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2022 to holders of record on April 15, 2022.
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings at the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) 2022 Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts (AIFA) 2022 Conference, being held in Naples, Florida on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 22, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2021 fourth quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $355 million ($4.18 per share) compared to $692 million ($7.93 per share) for the 2020 fourth quarter. Net earnings for the 2021 fourth quarter included after-tax non-core realized gains on securities of $4 million ($0.06 per share). Comparatively, net earnings in the 2020 fourth quarter included $517 million ($5.92 per share) in after-tax non-core items, including discontinued operations. Beginning with the first quarter of 2021 and through the date of sale in May 2021, the results of AFG’s Annuity operations are reported as discontinued operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which included adjusting prior period results to reflect these operations as discontinued. Net earnings attributable to shareholders for the full year of 2021 were $23.30 per share, compared to $8.20 per share in 2020. Other details may be found in the table below.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 9, 2022
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the Bank of America Securities 2022 Virtual Insurance Conference
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Bank of America Securities 2022 Virtual Insurance Conference on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 26, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2021 fourth quarter and full year results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces the Retirement of David P. Faeth, Assistant Vice President
American Financial Group (NYSEAFG) announces the retirement of David (Dave) P. Faeth, Assistant Vice President, effective May 2022 after 36 years of service with the company.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 10, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.56 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on January 25, 2022 to holders of record on January 14, 2022.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 3, 2022
American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that it has declared a special, one-time cash dividend of $2.00 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on December 30, 2021, to holders of record on December 24, 2021. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with this special dividend will be approximately $170 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share most recently paid on October 25, 2021. With this special dividend, the Company has declared $26.00 per share in special dividends in 2021.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 13, 2021
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Wolfe Research
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Anthony (Tony) J. Mercurio, Executive Vice President, Great American Insurance Group, will meet with investors in a virtual forum hosted by Wolfe Research on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 2, 2021
American Financial Group Management to Participate in the 2021 Morgan Stanley Virtual Insurance Corporate Access Day: Life and P&C
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2021 Morgan Stanley Virtual Insurance Corporate Access Day: Life and P&C on Monday, November 22, 2021.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2021
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today announced a change in its Board of Directors, with the addition of Amy Y. Murray. In addition, Virginia C. (“Gina”) Drosos has informed the AFG Board of Directors of her desire to step down from her role as a current director of the Company in mid-December in order to pursue another board service opportunity.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 10, 2021
American Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and David L. Thompson Jr., Executive Vice President, Great American Insurance Group, will meet with investors in a forum hosted by Dowling & Partners in New York City at 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, November 18, 2021.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 5, 2021
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Declares Special Dividend
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) today reported 2021 third quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders of $219 million ($2.56 per share) compared to $164 million ($1.86 per share) for the 2020 third quarter. Net earnings for the 2021 third quarter included after-tax non-core realized losses on securities of $12 million ($0.15 per share loss). Comparatively, net earnings in the 2020 third quarter included net favorable after-tax non-core items of $43 million ($0.48 per share). Beginning with the first quarter of 2021 and through the date of sale in May 2021, the results of AFG’s Annuity operations are reported as discontinued operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which included adjusting prior period results to reflect these operations as discontinued. Other details may be found in the table below.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 2, 2021
American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2021 Third Quarter Results
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSEAFG) expects to release its 2021 third quarter results after 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The release will be available shortly thereafter on AFG’s website at www.AFGinc.com.
By American Financial Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 12, 2021