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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022

OR

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

For the transition period from _____________ to ____________

Commission File No. 000-16867

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of July 31, 2021April 30, 2022 was 3,170,293.3,172,895.



UTG, Inc.
(The “Company”)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I.   Financial Information4
Item 1.  Financial Statements4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity7
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows98
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements109
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations2322
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures29
 
PART II.  Other Information
 
3029
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings3029
Item 1A. Risk Factors3029
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3029
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities3029
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures3029
Item 5.  Other Information3029
Item 6.  Exhibits3029
 
Signatures
 
3130



Part 1.   Financial Information.
Item 1.  Financial Statements.

UTG, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 June 30, 2021  December 31, 2020*  March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021* 
ASSETSASSETS ASSETS 
Investments:            
Investments available for sale:            
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost $131,085,585 and $146,017,864)
 $146,250,065  $165,779,997 
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $61,058,683 and $36,833,795)  121,154,900   78,075,187 
Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost $122,031,325 and $127,949,963)
 $125,856,319  $140,963,881 
Equity securities, at fair value (cost $70,136,129 and $68,403,168)  132,097,229   122,229,121 
Equity securities, at cost  14,543,343   14,389,189   14,543,343   14,543,343 
Mortgage loans on real estate at amortized cost  13,985,960   20,802,365   30,447,752   29,183,562 
Investment real estate  35,298,846   38,086,391   38,985,840   39,748,261 
Notes receivable  23,100,967   17,682,296   15,939,190   17,722,976 
Policy loans  8,483,130   8,590,524   7,321,614   7,390,497 
Total investments  362,817,211   343,405,949   365,191,287   371,781,641 
                
Cash and cash equivalents  30,980,881   39,025,754   24,264,752   30,787,278 
Accrued investment income  1,326,810   1,341,643   977,899   1,264,159 
Reinsurance receivables:                
Future policy benefits  25,043,878   25,267,920   24,885,324   24,740,562 
Policy claims and other benefits  3,965,697   3,988,088   4,304,148   4,426,997 
Cost of insurance acquired  3,743,626   4,101,471   3,214,414   3,386,501 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation  310,322   348,170 
Income tax receivable  803,265   0   0   975,373 
Other assets  652,821   1,577,098   1,865,990   1,097,246 
Total assets $429,644,511  $419,056,093  $424,703,814  $438,459,757 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYLIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Liabilities:                
Policy liabilities and accruals:                
Future policyholder benefits $239,471,396  $243,990,881  $233,829,014  $235,367,680 
Policy claims and benefits payable  4,588,575   4,169,569   3,723,265   3,941,305 
Other policyholder funds  353,451   365,761   337,144   345,248 
Dividend and endowment accumulations  14,745,229   14,836,158   14,694,064   14,686,166 
Income taxes payable  0   268,497   74,469   0 
Deferred income taxes  15,960,900   12,995,714   13,343,942   13,680,396 
Trading securities, at fair value (proceeds $652 and $11,246)  675   12,219 
Notes payable  10,000,000   24,000,000 
Trading securities, at fair value (proceeds $5,907 and $2,202)  5,291   1,116 
Other liabilities  5,059,652   5,275,803   5,272,673   5,193,039 
Total liabilities  280,179,878   281,914,602   281,279,862   297,214,950 
                
Shareholders' equity:                
Common stock - 0 par value, stated value $0.001 per share. Authorized 7,000,000 shares - 3,173,009 and 3,175,564 shares outstanding  3,174   3,176 
Common stock - 0 par value, stated value $0.001 per share. Authorized 7,000,000 shares - 3,174,783 and 3,166,669 shares outstanding  3,176   3,167 
Additional paid-in capital  32,956,587   33,025,018   32,999,942   32,780,587 
Retained earnings  104,035,750   88,068,284   106,923,670   97,731,347 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  11,952,095   15,584,241   2,993,898   10,253,151 
Total UTG shareholders' equity  148,947,606   136,680,719   142,920,686   140,768,252 
Noncontrolling interests  517,027   460,772   503,266   476,555 
Total shareholders' equity  149,464,633   137,141,491   143,423,952   141,244,807 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $429,644,511  $419,056,093  $424,703,814  $438,459,757 

* Balance sheet audited at December 31, 2020.2021.

See accompanying notes.



UTG, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  June 30,  June 30,  June 30,  June 30, 
  2021  2020  2021  2020 
Revenue:            
Premiums and policy fees $2,296,481  $2,379,976  $4,595,544  $4,735,731 
Ceded reinsurance premiums and policy fees  (696,061)  (690,036)  (1,288,535)  (1,370,476)
Net investment income  2,082,359   3,021,654   4,042,026   5,851,840 
Other income  94,470   
93,772
   189,205   152,814 
      Revenue before net investment gains (losses)  3,777,249   4,805,366   7,538,240   9,369,909 
Net investment gains (losses):                
Other-than-temporary impairments  (411,584)  0   (411,584)  0 
Other realized investment gains, net  4,287,461   (1,978,846)  4,432,507   (2,095,846)
Change in fair value of equity securities  195,136   16,704,460   20,375,015   (688,477)
      Total net investment gains (losses)�� 4,071,013   14,725,614   24,395,938   (2,784,323)
Total revenue  7,848,262   19,530,980   31,934,178   6,585,586 
                 
Benefits and other expenses:                
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses:                
Life  4,025,758   3,422,177   8,020,609   6,962,538 
Ceded reinsurance benefits and claims  (577,515)  (353,168)  (986,666)  (988,111)
Annuity  255,538   259,049   493,093   491,537 
Dividends to policyholders  86,476   92,005   174,284   186,320 
Commissions and amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs  (30,754)  (28,559)  (56,908)  (63,676)
Amortization of cost of insurance acquired  179,102   186,212   357,845   372,425 
Operating expenses  1,734,156   1,703,606   3,837,533   3,690,298 
Total benefits and other expenses  5,672,761   5,281,322   11,839,790   10,651,331 
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes  2,175,501   14,249,658   20,094,388   (4,065,745)
Income tax (benefit) expense  350,499   2,504,024   4,070,667   (864,558)
                 
Net income (loss)  1,825,002   11,745,634   16,023,721   (3,201,187)
                 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (26,502)  (33,514)  (56,255)  (65,754)
                 
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders $1,798,500  $11,712,120  $15,967,466  $(3,266,941)
                 
Amounts attributable to common shareholders                
Basic income (loss) per share $0.57  $3.58  $5.03  $(1.00)
                 
Diluted income (loss) per share $0.57  $3.58  $5.03  $(1.00)
                 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  3,175,027   3,272,715   3,176,012   3,273,395 
                 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  3,175,027   3,272,715   3,176,012   3,273,395 

 Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Revenue:      
Premiums and policy fees $2,153,061  $2,299,063 
Ceded reinsurance premiums and policy fees  (646,149)  (592,474)
Net investment income  4,459,368   1,959,667 
Other income  61,323   94,735 
Revenue before net investment gains (losses)  6,027,603   3,760,991 
Net investment gains (losses):        
Other realized investment gains, net  4,780,149   145,046 
Change in fair value of equity securities  8,154,629   20,179,879 
Total net investment gains (losses)  12,934,778   20,324,925 
Total revenue  18,962,381   24,085,916 
         
Benefits and other expenses:        
Benefits, claims and settlement expenses:        
Life  4,660,797   3,994,851 
Ceded reinsurance benefits and claims  (987,431)  (409,151)
Annuity  263,042   237,555 
Dividends to policyholders  87,159   87,808 
Commissions and amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs  (25,669)  (26,154)
Amortization of cost of insurance acquired  172,087   178,743 
Operating expenses  2,918,323   2,103,377 
   Interest expense  11,974   0 
Total benefits and other expenses  7,100,282   6,167,029 
         
Income before income taxes  11,862,099   17,918,887 
Income tax expense  2,643,062   3,720,168 
         
Net income  9,219,037   14,198,719 
         
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (26,714)  (29,753)
         
Net income attributable to common shareholders $9,192,323  $14,168,966 
         
Amounts attributable to common shareholders        
Basic income per share $2.90  $4.46 
         
Diluted income per share $2.90  $4.46 
         
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  3,171,087   3,177,013 
         
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  3,171,087   3,177,013 

See accompanying notes.




UTG, Inc.

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

 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  June 30,  June 30,  June 30,  June 30, 
  2021  2020  2021  2020 
Net income (loss) $1,825,002  $11,745,634  $16,023,721  $(3,201,187)
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):                
                 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, pre-tax  2,505,067   6,595,986   (4,975,001)  8,068,851 
Tax (expense) benefit on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period  (526,064)  (1,385,157)  1,044,750   (1,694,459)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax  1,979,003   5,210,829   (3,930,251)  6,374,392 
                 
Less reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income  377,348   53,260   377,348   (338,223)
Tax expense (benefit) for gains included in net income (loss)  (79,243)  (11,185)  (79,243)  71,027 
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net of tax  298,105   42,075   298,105   (267,196)
Subtotal: Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  2,277,108   5,252,904   (3,632,146)  6,107,196 
                 
Comprehensive income (loss)  4,102,110   16,998,538   12,391,575   2,906,009 
                 
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (26,502)  (33,514)  (56,255)  (65,754)
                 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to UTG, Inc. $4,075,608  $16,965,024  $12,335,320  $2,840,255 

 Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Net income $9,219,037  $14,198,719 
         
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
         
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, pre-tax  (9,184,559)  (7,480,068)
Tax (expense) benefit on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period  1,928,757   1,570,814 
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax  (7,255,802)  (5,909,254)
         
Less reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income  (4,369)  0 
Tax expense (benefit) for gains included in net income (loss)  918   0 
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, net of tax  (3,451)  0 
    Subtotal: Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  (7,259,253)  (5,909,254)
         
Comprehensive income (loss)  1,959,784   8,289,465 
         
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (26,714)  (29,753)
         
Comprehensive income attributable to UTG, Inc. $1,933,070  $8,259,712 

See accompanying notes.




UTG, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders’ Equity 
                   
Balance at March 31, 2021 $3,178  $33,065,925  $102,237,250  $9,674,987  $490,525  $145,471,865 
Common stock issued during year  1   16,772   0   0   0   16,773 
Treasury shares acquired  (5)  (126,110)  0   0   0   (126,115)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders  0   0   1,798,500   0   0   1,798,500 
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes  0   0   0   2,277,108   0   2,277,108 
Contributions  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Distributions  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest  0   0   0   0   26,502   26,502 
Balance at June 30, 2021 $3,174  $32,956,587  $104,035,750  $11,952,095  $517,027  $149,464,633 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders’ Equity 
                   
Balance at December 31, 2020 $3,176  $33,025,018  $88,068,284  $15,584,241  $460,772  $137,141,491 
Common stock issued during year  7   170,531   0   0   0   170,538 
Treasury shares acquired  (9)  (238,962)  0   0   0   (238,971)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders  0   0   15,967,466   0   0   15,967,466 
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes  0   0   0   (3,632,146)  0   (3,632,146)
Contributions  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Distributions  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest  0   0   0   0   56,255   56,255 
Balance at June 30, 2021 $3,174  $32,956,587  $104,035,750  $11,952,095  $517,027  $149,464,633 

See accompanying notes.




UTG, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders’ Equity 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders' Equity 
                                    
Balance at March 31, 2020 $3,276  $35,903,350  $71,000,617  $9,832,206  $555,874  $117,295,323 
Balance at December 31, 2021 $3,167  $32,780,587  $97,731,347  $10,253,151  $476,555  $141,244,807 
Common stock issued during year  1   16,739   0   0   0   16,740   18   486,779   0   0   0   486,797 
Treasury shares acquired  (5)  (139,449)  0   0   0   (139,454)  (9)  (267,424)  0   0   0   (267,433)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  0   0   11,712,120   0   0   11,712,120 
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders  0   0   9,192,323   0   0   9,192,323 
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes  0   0   0   5,252,904   0   5,252,904   0   0   0   (7,259,253)  0   (7,259,253)
Contributions  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 
Distributions  0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   (3)  (3)
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest  0   0   0   0   33,514   33,514   0   0   0   0   26,714   26,714 
Balance at June 30, 2020 $3,272  $35,780,640  $82,712,737  $15,085,110  $589,388  $134,171,147 
Balance at March 31, 2022 $3,176  $32,999,942  $106,923,670  $2,993,898  $503,266  $143,423,952 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders’ Equity 
                   
Balance at December 31, 2019 $3,279  $36,012,401  $85,979,678  $8,977,914  $523,634  $131,496,906 
Common stock issued during year  7   218,282   0   0   0   218,289 
Treasury shares acquired  (14)  (450,043)  0   0   0   (450,057)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  0   0   (3,266,941)  0   0   (3,266,941)
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes  0   0   0   6,107,196   0   6,107,196 
Contributions  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Distributions  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest  0   0   0   0   65,754   65,754 
Balance at June 30, 2020 $3,272  $35,780,640  $82,712,737  $15,085,110  $589,388  $134,171,147 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Common Stock  Additional Paid-In Capital  Retained Earnings  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Noncontrolling Interest  Total Shareholders' Equity 
                   
Balance at December 31, 2020 $3,176  $33,025,018  $88,068,284  $15,584,241  $460,772  $137,141,491 
Common stock issued during year  6   153,759   0   0   0   153,765 
Treasury shares acquired  (4)  (112,852)  0   0   0   (112,856)
Net income attributable to common shareholders  0   0   14,168,966   0   0   14,168,966 
Unrealized holding income on securities net of noncontrolling interest and reclassification adjustment and taxes  0   0   0   (5,909,254)  0   (5,909,254)
Contributions  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Distributions  0   0   0   0   0   0 
Gain attributable to noncontrolling interest  0   0   0   0   29,753   29,753 
Balance at March 31, 2021 $3,178  $33,065,925  $102,237,250  $9,674,987  $490,525  $145,471,865 

See accompanying notes.





UTG, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
June 30, June 30,March 31, March 31,
2021 20202022 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income (loss)$16,023,721 $(3,201,187)$9,219,037 $14,198,719
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:          
Amortization (accretion) of investments 27,843  (58,394) (48,692)  (49,401)
Other-than-temporary impairments 411,584  0
Realized investment gains (losses), net (4,432,507)  2,095,846 (4,780,149)  (145,046)
Change in fair value of equity securities (20,375,015)  688,477 (8,154,629)  (20,179,879)
Unrealized trading (gains) losses included in income (950)  0 470  (2,734)
Realized trading (gains) losses included in income (18,304)  0 2,516  (10,954)
Amortization of cost of insurance acquired 357,845  372,425 172,087  178,743
Depreciation and depletion 1,260,915  239,510 327,883  624,797
Stock-based compensation 170,538  218,289 486,797  153,765
Charges for mortality and administration of universal life and annuity products (3,216,269)  (3,164,512) (1,500,108)  (1,603,750)
Interest credited to account balances 1,970,895  2,012,606 948,325  987,251
Change in accrued investment income 14,833  151,566 286,260  122,188
Change in reinsurance receivables 246,433  646,537 (21,913)  413,486
Change in policy liabilities and accruals (2,293,954)  (2,219,077) (1,067,549)  (1,416,401)
Change in income taxes receivable (payable) (1,071,762)  472,319 1,049,842  (1,216,970)
Change in other assets and liabilities, net 4,632,604  (3,142,189) 904,101  4,260,542
Net cash used in operating activities (6,291,550)  (4,887,784) (2,175,722)  (3,685,644)
          
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Proceeds from investments sold and matured:          
Fixed maturities available for sale 14,542,087  12,253,350 6,021,700  505,000
Equity securities 5,161,155  16,186,805 2,517,691  541,790
Trading securities 241  0 9,501  8,492
Mortgage loans 7,569,346  230,116 281,974  1,212,205
Real estate 4,350,324  3,418,671 6,573,943  589,785
Notes receivable 581,329  3,333,296 3,844,443  322,411
Policy loans 559,398  713,241 275,914  244,121
Short-term investments 0  6,000,000
Total proceeds from investments sold and matured 32,763,880  42,135,479 19,525,166  3,423,804
Cost of investments acquired:          
Fixed maturities available for sale (20,000)  (9,038,928) (50,000)  (20,000)
Equity securities (24,990,946)  (10,286,666) (3,913,832)  (8,468,969)
Trading securities (358)  0 (8,311)  (4,232)
Mortgage loans (747,941)  (5,098,138) (1,546,165)  (387,039)
Real estate (1,402,593)  0 (1,680,959)  (780,781)
Notes receivable (6,000,000)  (3,500,000) (2,060,657)  0
Policy loans (452,004)  (618,465) (207,030)  (196,034)
Short-term investments 0  (7,890,228)
Total cost of investments acquired (33,613,842)  (36,432,425) (9,466,954)  (9,857,055)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (849,962)  5,703,054 10,058,212  (6,433,251)
          
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Policyholder contract deposits 2,343,191  2,283,017 1,278,889  1,195,495
Policyholder contract withdrawals (3,007,581)  (2,118,404) (1,416,469)  (1,820,928)
Payments of principal on notes payable/line of credit (14,000,000)  0
Purchase of treasury stock (238,971)  (450,057) (267,433)  (112,856)
Non controlling contributions (distributions) of consolidated subsidiary (3)  0
Net cash used in financing activities (903,361)  (285,444) (14,405,016)  (738,289)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (8,044,873)  529,826 (6,522,526)  (10,857,184)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 39,025,754  28,787,629 30,787,278  39,025,754
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$30,980,881 $29,317,455$24,264,752 $28,168,570

See accompanying notes.



UTG, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 (Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, which has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements, and the unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of UTG, Inc. (the “Parent”) and its subsidiaries (collectively with the Parent, the “Company”).  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for audited annual financial statements.  The information furnished includes all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which in the opinion of Management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods.  The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein and these related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and the notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021The Company’s results of operations for the three and six monthsthree-months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021 or for any other future period.

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

This document at times will refer to the Registrant’s largest shareholder, Mr. Jesse T. Correll and certain companies controlled by Mr. Correll.  Mr. Correll holds a majority ownership of First Southern Funding, LLC (“FSF”), a Kentucky corporation, and First Southern Bancorp, Inc. (“FSBI”), a financial services holding company.  FSBI operates through its 100% owned subsidiary bank, First Southern National Bank (“FSNB”).  Banking activities are conducted through multiple locations within south-central and western Kentucky.  Mr. Correll is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of UTG and is currently UTG’s largest shareholder through his ownership control of FSF, FSBI and affiliates. At June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, Mr. Correll owns or controls directly and indirectly approximately 65.02%65.22% of UTG’s outstanding stock.

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

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

Note 2 – Recently Issued Accounting Standards

During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, there were no additions to or changes in the critical accounting policies disclosed in the 20202021 Form 10-K.


Note 3 – Investments

Available for Sale Securities – Fixed Maturity Securities

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

Investments in available for sale securities are summarized as follows:

March 31, 2022 Original or Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 
Investments available for sale:            
Fixed maturities            
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $21,311,435  $40,954  $(465,755) $20,886,634 
U.S. special revenue and assessments  7,539,433   984,102   0   8,523,535 
All other corporate bonds  93,180,457   3,503,148   (237,455)  96,446,150 
  $122,031,325  $4,528,204  $(703,210) $125,856,319 

June 30, 2021 Original or Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 
December 31, 2021 Original or Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 
Investments available for sale:                        
Fixed maturities                        
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $23,274,044  $683,042  $0  $23,957,086  $25,312,358  $355,623  $(17,078) $25,650,903 
U.S. special revenue and assessments  11,546,895   1,013,220   0   12,560,115   7,540,867   982,668   0   8,523,535 
All other corporate bonds  96,264,646   13,468,218   0   109,732,864   95,096,738   11,692,705   0   106,789,443 
 $131,085,585  $15,164,480  $0  $146,250,065  $127,949,963  $13,030,996  $(17,078) $140,963,881 

December 31, 2020 Original or Amortized Cost  Gross Unrealized Gains  Gross Unrealized Losses  Fair Value 
Investments available for sale:            
Fixed maturities            
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $36,285,535  $1,186,999  $0  $37,472,534 
U.S. special revenue and assessments  11,556,980   1,382,164   0   12,939,144 
All other corporate bonds  98,175,349   17,604,617   (411,647)  115,368,319 
  $146,017,864  $20,173,780  $(411,647) $165,779,997 

The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities at June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, by contractual maturity, is shown below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

Fixed Maturities Available for Sale
June 30, 2021
 Amortized Cost  Fair Value 
Due in one year or less $13,537,448  $13,702,990 
Due after one year through five years  42,747,908   45,774,071 
Due after five years through ten years  25,688,722   29,045,145 
Due after ten years  22,246,160   25,789,400 
Fixed maturities with no single maturity date  26,865,347   31,938,459 
Total $131,085,585  $146,250,065 
Fixed Maturities Available for Sale
March 31, 2022
 Amortized Cost  Fair Value 
Due in one year or less $6,997,599  $7,025,545 
Due after one year through five years  45,895,603   46,136,979 
Due after five years through ten years  20,054,401   21,610,306 
Due after ten years  22,131,718   22,672,885 
Fixed maturities with no single maturity date  26,952,004   28,410,604 
Total $122,031,325  $125,856,319 

The fair value of investments with sustained gross unrealized losses are as follows:

June 30, 2021Less than 12 months 
12 months or longer
 Total 
March 31, 2022Less than 12 months 
12 months or longer
 Total 
Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses 
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $13,344,699   (465,755)  0   0   13,344,699  $(465,755)
All other corporate bonds $0   0   0   0   0  $0   11,632,779   (237,455)  0   0   11,632,779   (237,455)
Total fixed maturities $0   0   0   0   0  $0  $24,977,478   (703,210)  0   0   24,977,478  $(703,210)
                        

December 31, 2020Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total 
 Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses 
All other corporate bonds $4,937   (63)  0   (411,584)  4,937  $(411,647)
Total fixed maturities $4,937   (63)  0   (411,584)  4,937  $(411,647)
                         

December 31, 2021Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total 
 Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses Fair value Unrealized losses 
U.S. Government and govt. agencies and authorities $4,042,825   (17,078)  0   0   4,042,825  $(17,078)
Total fixed maturities $4,042,825   (17,078)  0   0   4,042,825  $(17,078)

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

 Less than 12 months  12 months or longer  Total  Less than 12 months  12 months or longer  Total 
As of June 30, 2021
         
As of March 31, 2022
         
Fixed maturities  0   0   0   17   0   17 
As of December 31, 2020            
As of December 31, 2021            
Fixed maturities  1   1   2   3   0   3 

Substantially all of the unrealized losses on fixed maturities at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 are attributable to changes in market interest rates and general disruptions in the credit market subsequent to purchase.  The Company does not currently intend to sell nor does it expect to be required to sell any of the securities in an unrealized loss position.  Based upon the Company’s expected continuation of receipt of contractually required principal and interest payments and its intent and ability to retain the securities until price recovery, as well as the Company’s evaluation of other relevant factors, the Company deems these securities to be temporarily impaired as of  March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

Net Investment Gains (Losses)


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

 Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 June 30,  June 30,  March 31, 
 2021  2020  2021  2020  2022  2021 
Realized gains:                  
Sales of fixed maturities $34,236  $11,732  $34,236  $403,215  $4,369  $0 
Sales of equity securities  3,006,835   646,351   3,019,207   988,558   385,358   12,372 
Sales of real estate  1,247,193   0   1,383,252   0   4,458,442   136,059 
Other  0   0   0   0 
Total realized gains  4,288,264   658,083   4,436,695   1,391,773   4,848,169   148,431 
Realized losses:                        
Sales of fixed maturities  0   (64,992)  0   (64,992)
Sales of equity securities  (803)  (2,571,937)  (4,188)  (3,422,627)  (68,020)  (3,385)
Sales of real estate  0   0   0   0 
Other-than-temporary impairments  (411,584)  0   (411,584)  0 
Other  0   0   0   0 
Total realized losses  (412,387)  (2,636,929)  (415,772)  (3,487,619)  (68,020)  (3,385)
Net realized investment gains (losses)  3,875,877   (1,978,846)  4,020,923   (2,095,846)  4,780,149   145,046 
Change in fair value of equity securities:                        
Change in fair value of equity securities held at the end of the period  195,136   16,704,460   20,375,015   (688,477)  8,154,629   20,179,879 
Change in fair value of equity securities  195,136   16,704,460   20,375,015   (688,477)  8,154,629   20,179,879 
Net investment gains (losses) $4,071,013  $14,725,614  $24,395,938  $(2,784,323) $12,934,778  $20,324,925 
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in other comprehensive income:                        
Fixed maturities $2,505,067  $6,595,986  $(4,975,001) $8,068,851  $(9,184,559) $(7,480,068)
Net increase (decrease) $2,505,067  $6,595,986  $(4,975,001) $8,068,851  $(9,184,559) $(7,480,068)


Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

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

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

The Company recognized an other-than-temporary impairment of $(411,584) on one fixed maturity security during the second quarter of 2021.  The other-than-temporary impairment was recognized due to the length of time the investment remained in an unrealized loss position. The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments during the sixthree month periodperiods ended June 30, 2020.March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Cost Method Investments

The Company held equity investments with an aggregate cost of $14,543,343 and $14,389,189 at June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020, respectively.2021.  These equity investments were not reported at fair value because it is not practicable to estimate their fair values due to insufficient information being available. Management did not identify any events or changes in circumstances that might have a significant adverse effect on the reported value of those investments.  Based on Management’s evaluation of the expected cash flow of the investments, and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the investments for a reasonable period of time, the Company does not deem an other-than-temporary impairment necessary at June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.

Trading Securities

Securities designated as trading securities are reported at fair value, with gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value recognized in net investment income on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.  Trading securities include exchange-traded equities and exchange-traded options.  Trading securities carried as liabilities are securities sold short. A gain, limited to the price at which the security was sold short, or a loss, potentially unlimited in size, will be recognized upon the termination of the short sale.  The fair value of derivatives included in trading security assets and trading security liabilities as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 was $0 and $675,$5,291, respectively. The fair value of derivatives included in trading security assets and trading security liabilities as of  December 31, 20202021 was $0 and $12,219,$1,116, respectively.  Earnings from trading securities are classified in cash flows from operating activities. The derivatives held by the Company are for income generation purposes only.


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

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
 June 30,  March 31, 
 2021  2020  2022  2021 
Net unrealized gains (losses) $950  $0  $(470) $2,734 
Net realized gains (losses)  18,304   0   (2,516)  10,954 
Net unrealized and realized gains (losses) $19,254  $0  $(2,986) $13,688 

 Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2021  2020 
Net unrealized gains (losses) $(1,784) $0 
Net realized gains (losses)  7,350   0 
Net unrealized and realized gains (losses) $5,566  $0 


Mortgage Loans

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

During the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, the Company acquired $747,941$1,546,165 and $5,098,138$387,039 in mortgage loans, respectively.  FSNB services the majority of the Company’s mortgage loan portfolio.  The Company pays FSNB a 0.25% servicing fee on these loans and a one-time fee at loan origination of 0.50% of the original loan cost to cover costs incurred by FSNB relating to the processing and establishment of the loan.

During 20212022 and 2020,2021, the maximum and minimum lending rates for mortgage loans were:

 2021  2020 
  Maximum rate  Minimum rate  Maximum rate  Minimum rate 
Farm Loans  5.00%  4.50%  4.50%  4.50%
Commercial Loans  5.25%  4.10%  5.25%  4.24%
Residential Loans  4.95%  4.95%  4.95%  4.95%
 2022  2021 
  Maximum rate  Minimum rate  Maximum rate  Minimum rate 
Farm Loans  6.00%  4.50%  6.00%  4.50%
Commercial Loans  6.00%  4.10%  5.50%  4.10%
Residential Loans  5.00%  4.15%  5.00%  4.15%

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

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

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

A mortgage loan reserve is established and adjusted based on Management’s quarterly analysis of the portfolio and any deterioration in value of the underlying property which would reduce the net realizable value of the property below its current carrying value.  The mortgage loan reserve was $0 at June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

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

 June 30, 2021  December 31, 2020 
In good standing $11,905,187  $18,704,351 
Overdue interest over 90 days  2,080,773   2,098,014 
Total mortgage loans $13,985,960  $20,802,365 
 March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021 
In good standing $28,366,979  $27,102,789 
Overdue interest over 90 days  2,080,773   2,080,773 
Total mortgage loans $30,447,752  $29,183,562 

Investment Real Estate

Real estate held-for-investment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis for financial reporting purposes using estimated useful lives of 3 to 30 years. The Company periodically reviews its real estate held-for-investment for impairment and tests for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, 0 impairments were recognized on the investment real estate.

Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements provides further information regarding the fair value of financial instruments that are not measured at fair value. The investment real estate owned by the Company is included in this portion of the Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements disclosure.

The following table provides an allocation of the Company’s investment real estate by type:

 June 30, 2021  December 31, 2020  March 31, 2022  December 31, 2021 
Raw land $11,050,401  $11,727,103  $13,603,157  $14,538,507 
Commercial  2,710,224   3,530,064   5,266,333   4,347,423 
Residential  3,279,519   2,797,648   3,642,113   3,813,936 
Land, minerals and royalty interests  18,258,702   20,031,576   16,474,237   17,048,395 
Total investment real estate $35,298,846  $38,086,391  $38,985,840  $39,748,261 

The Company’s investment real estate portfolio includes ownership in oil and gas royalties. As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, investments in oil and gas royalties represented 52%42% and 48%43%, respectively, of the total investment real estate portfolio.  See Note 9 – Concentrations of Credit Risk of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the allocation of the oil and gas investment real estate holdings by industry type.

Gains and losses recognized on the disposition of the properties are recorded as realized gains and losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the sixthree months ended  June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, the Company acquired $1,402,593$1,680,959 and $0$780,781 of investment real estate, respectively.

Notes Receivable

Notes receivable represent collateral loans and promissory notes issued by the Company and are reported at their unpaid principal balances, adjusted for valuation allowances. Valuation allowances are established for impaired loans when it is probable that contractual principal and interest will not be collected. The valuation allowance as of  June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 was $0. Interest accruals are analyzed based on the likelihood of repayment.  The Company does not utilize a specified number of days delinquent to cause an automatic non-accrual status. During the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 the Company acquired  $6,000,000$2,060,657 and $3,500,000$0 of notes receivable, respectively.
 
Before a new note is issued, the applicant is subject to certain criteria set forth by Company Management to ensure quality control.  Once the note is approved, the Company directly funds the note to the borrower. Several of the notes have participation agreements in place, whereas the Company has reduced its investment in the note receivable by participating a portion of the note to a third party.

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

Short-Term Investments

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

During the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company acquired $0 and $7,890,228, respectively, in short-term investments.

Note 4 – Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are measured and classified in accordance with a fair value hierarchy consisting of three levels based on the observability of valuation inputs:

Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

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

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

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

The following table presents information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the level of the fair value measurement based on the observability of the inputs used:

June 30, 2021
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Net Asset Value  Total 
March 31, 2022
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Net Asset Value  Total 
Financial assets:                              
Fixed maturities available for sale:                              
U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities 
$
23,957,086  
$
0  
$
0  
$
0  
$
23,957,086  
$
20,886,634  
$
0  
$
0  
$
0  
$
20,886,634 
U.S. special revenue and assessments  
0
   
12,560,115
   
0
   
0
   
12,560,115
   
0
   
8,523,535
   
0
   
0
   
8,523,535
 
Corporate securities  0   109,732,864   0   0   109,732,864   0   96,446,150   0   0   96,446,150 
Total fixed maturities  23,957,086   122,292,979   0   0   146,250,065   20,886,634   104,969,685   0   0   125,856,319 
Equity securities:                                        
Common stocks  46,025,180   15,350,400   3,970,854   55,027,440   120,373,874   47,769,839   16,612,364   5,997,848   60,449,399   130,829,450 
Preferred stocks  0   31,026   750,000   0   781,026   0   20,779   1,247,000   0   1,267,779 
Total equity securities  46,025,180   15,381,426   4,720,854   55,027,440   121,154,900   47,769,839   16,633,143   7,244,848   60,449,399   132,097,229 
Total financial assets 
$
69,982,266  
$
137,674,405  
$
4,720,854  
$
55,027,440  
$
267,404,965  
$
68,656,473  
$
121,602,828  
$
7,244,848  
$
60,449,399  
$
257,953,548 
                                        
Liabilities                                        
Trading securities $(675) $0  $0  $0  $(675) $(5,291) $0  $0  $0  $(5,291)

December 31, 2020
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Net Asset Value  Total 
December 31, 2021
 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Net Asset Value  Total 
Financial assets:                              
Fixed maturities available for sale:                              
U.S. Government and government agencies and authorities 
$
37,472,534  
$
0  
$
0  
$
0  
$
37,472,534  
$
25,650,903  
$
0  
$
0  
$
0  
$
25,650,903 
U.S. special revenue and assessments  
0
   
12,939,144
   
0
   
0
   
12,939,144
   
0
   
8,523,535
   
0
   
0
   
8,523,535
 
Corporate securities  0   115,368,319   0   0   115,368,319   0   106,789,443   0   0   106,789,443 
Total fixed maturities  37,472,534   128,307,463   0   0   165,779,997   25,650,903   115,312,978   0   0   140,963,881 
Equity securities:                                        
Common stocks  28,477,005   15,922,869   3,161,120   30,496,625   78,057,619   40,784,660   16,711,180   5,861,486   57,603,597   120,960,923 
Preferred stocks  0   17,568   0   0   17,568   0   21,198   1,247,000   0   1,268,198 
Total equity securities  28,477,005   15,940,437   3,161,120   30,496,625   78,075,187   40,784,660   16,732,378   7,108,486   57,603,597   122,229,121 
Total financial assets 
$
65,949,539  
$
144,247,900  
$
3,161,120  
$
30,496,625  
$
243,855,184  
$
66,435,563  
$
132,045,356  
$
7,108,486  
$
57,603,597  
$
263,193,002 
                                        
Liabilities                                        
Trading securities $(12,219) $0  $0  $0  $(12,219) $(1,116) $0  $0  $0  $(1,116)

The following is a description of the valuation techniques used the by Company to measure assets reported at fair value on a recurring basis. There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques utilized by the Company for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.

Available for Sale Securities

Securities classified as available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Securities classified as Level 1 utilized fair value measurements based upon quoted market prices, when available. If quoted market prices are not available, the Company obtains fair value measurements from recently executed transactions, market price quotations, benchmark yields and issuer spreads to value Level 2 securities. In certain instances where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy. Fair value determinations for Level 3 measurements are estimated on a quarterly basis where assumptions used are reviewed to ensure the estimated fair value complies with accounting standard generally accepted in the United States.

Equity Securities at Fair Value

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

Equity Securities at Net Asset Value

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

Trading Securities

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

Change in Level 3 Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and the realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to the Level 3 assets and liabilities.

 Equity Securities at Fair Value  Equity Securities at Net Asset Value  Total  Equity Securities at Fair Value  Equity Securities at Net Asset Value  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2020 $3,161,120  $30,496,625  $33,657,745 
Balance at December 31, 2021 $7,108,486  $57,603,597  $64,712,083 
Realized gains (losses)  756,307   0   756,307   0   327,863   327,863 
Unrealized gains (losses)  (243,123)  7,543,329   7,300,206   136,362   2,736,783   2,873,145 
Purchases  1,802,857   16,987,486   18,790,343   0   2,020,272   2,020,272 
Sales  (756,307)  0   (756,307)  0   (2,239,116)  (2,239,116)
Balance at June 30, 2021 $4,720,854  $55,027,440  $59,748,294 
Balance at March 31, 2022 $7,244,848  $60,449,399  $67,694,247 

Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair values of positions classified in Level 3 in the tables above. As a result, the unrealized gains (losses) on instruments held at June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs.

Quantitative Information About Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

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

Financial Assets
 
Fair Value at
June 30, 2021
  
Fair Value at
December 31, 2020
 
 
Valuation Technique
 
Fair Value at
March 31, 2022
  
Fair Value at
December 31, 2021
 
 
Valuation Technique
Equities
 
$
55,027,440
  
$
30,496,625
 
Net Asset Value
 
$
60,449,399
  
$
57,603,597
 
Net Asset Value
Equities
  
4,720,854
   
3,161,120
 
Pricing Model
  
7,244,848
   
7,108,486
 
Pricing Model
Total
 
$
59,748,294
  
$
33,657,745
   
$
67,694,247
  
$
64,712,083
  

Uncertainty of Fair Value Measurements

The significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of the fair value of assets classified as Level 3 have an inherent measurement uncertainty that if changed could result in higher or lower fair value measurements of these assets as of the reporting date.

Equity Securities at Fair Value

Fair market value for equity securities is derived based on unobservable inputs, such as projected normalized revenues and industry standard multiples of revenue for the equity securities valued using pricing model.  Significant increases (decreases) in either of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

Investments in Certain Entities Carried at Fair Value Using Net Asset Value per Share

Investment Company
 
Fair Value at June 30, 2021
  
Unfunded Commitments
  
Redemption Frequency
  
Redemption Notice Period
  
Fair Value at March 31, 2022
  
Unfunded Commitments
  
Redemption Frequency
  
Redemption Notice Period
 
Common Stocks
                        
Growth Equity
                        
Redeemable
 
$
29,081,716
  
$
0
  
Quarterly
  
45 days
  
$
30,317,654
  
$
0
  
Quarterly
  
45 days
 
Non-Redeemable
  
25,945,724
   
6,378,944
   
n/a
   
n/a
   
30,131,745
   
8,798,728
   
n/a
   
n/a
 
Total
 
$
55,027,440
  
$
6,378,944
          
$
60,449,399
  
$
8,798,728
         

Investment Company
 
Fair Value at December 31, 2020
  
Unfunded Commitments
  
Redemption Frequency
  
Redemption Notice Period
  
Fair Value at December 31, 2021
  
Unfunded Commitments
  
Redemption Frequency
  
Redemption Notice Period
 
Common Stocks
                        
Growth Equity
                        
Redeemable
 
$
21,713,727
  
$
0
  
Quarterly
  
45 days
  
$
28,546,227
  
$
0
  
Quarterly
  
45 days
 
Non-Redeemable
  
8,782,898
   
6,856,072
   
n/a
   
n/a
   
29,057,370
   
5,288,967
   
n/a
   
n/a
 
Total
 
$
30,496,625
  
$
6,856,072
          
$
57,603,597
  
$
5,288,967
         

Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Accordingly, such investments are only included in the fair value hierarchy disclosure when the investment is subject to re-measurement at fair value after initial recognition and the resulting re-measurement is reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company did not recognize any re-measurements or impairments of financial instruments at June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 or December 31, 2020.2021.

Fair Value Information About Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value

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

The following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value and indicates the level in the fair value hierarchy of the estimated fair value measurement based on the observability of the inputs used:

 Carrying  Estimated           Carrying  Estimated          
June 30, 2021 Amount  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
March 31, 2022 Amount  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Assets               
Common stock, at cost $5,860,000   5,860,000   0   0   5,860,000  $5,860,000   5,860,000   0   0   5,860,000 
Preferred stock, at cost  8,683,343   8,683,343   0   0   8,683,343   8,683,343   8,683,343   0   0   8,683,343 
Mortgage loans on real estate  13,985,960   13,985,960   0   0   13,985,960   30,447,752   30,447,752   0   0   30,447,752 
Investment real estate  35,298,846   80,069,238   0   0   80,069,238   38,985,840   93,134,969   0   0   93,134,969 
Notes receivable  23,100,967   23,111,132   0   0   23,111,132   15,939,190   15,939,190   0   0   15,939,190 
Policy loans  8,483,130   8,483,130   0   0   8,483,130   7,321,614   7,321,614   0   0   7,321,614 
Liabilities                    
Notes payable  10,000,000   10,000,000   0   10,000,000   0 

 Carrying  Estimated           Carrying  Estimated          
December 31, 2020 Amount  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
December 31, 2021 Amount  Fair Value  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Assets               
Common stock, at cost $5,860,000   5,860,000   0   0   5,860,000  $5,860,000   5,860,000   0   0   5,860,000 
Preferred stock, at cost  8,529,189   8,529,189   0   0   8,529,189   8,683,343   8,683,343   0   0   8,683,343 
Mortgage loans on real estate  20,802,365   20,802,365   0   0   20,802,365   29,183,562   29,183,562   0   0   29,183,562 
Investment real estate  38,086,391   82,689,332   0   0   82,689,332   39,748,261   96,463,112   0   0   96,463,112 
Notes receivable  17,682,296   17,709,894   0   0   17,709,894   17,722,976   17,722,976   0   0   17,722,976 
Policy loans  8,590,524   8,590,524   0   0   8,590,524   7,390,497   7,390,497   0   0   7,390,497 
Liabilities                    
Notes payable  24,000,000   24,000,000   0   24,000,000   0 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note 5 – Credit Arrangements

Instrument Issue Date Maturity Date 
Revolving
Credit Limit
 December 31, 2020 Borrowings Repayments June 30, 2021 Issue Date Maturity Date 
Revolving
Credit Limit
 December 31, 2021 Borrowings Repayments March 31, 2022
Lines of Credit:                                
UTG 11/20/2013 11/20/2021 $8,000,000  0 0 0 $0 11/20/2013 11/20/2022 $8,000,000  0 0 0 $0
UG 6/2/2015 5/6/2022  10,000,000  0 0 0  0
UG - CMA 10/21/2021 10/7/2022  25,000,000  24,000,000 0 14,000,000  10,000,000
UG - REPO 10/21/2021 10/7/2022  25,000,000  0 0 0  0

The UTG line of credit carries interest at a fixed rate of 3.750% and is payable monthly. As collateral, UTG has pledged 100% of the  common voting stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company.

During MayOctober of 2021, the Federal Home Loan Bank approved UG’sUG's Cash Management Advance Application (“CMA”("CMA"). The CMA gives the Company the option of selecting a variable rate of interest for up to 90 days or a fixed rate for a maximum of 30 days. The variable rate CMA is prepayable at any time without a fee, while the fixed CMA is not prepayable prior to maturity. The Company has pledged bonds with a collateral lendable value of $12,129,569. $20,201,749During May of 2022, the Company borrowed an additional $9.5 million on the CMA and Management will utilize the funds for investing activities. The interest rate on the borrowed funds is variable and currently is 0.76%.

The CMA is a source of overnight liquidity utilized to address the day-to-day cash needs of a Company. In order to provide the Company with multiple lending options, Management also applied for, and the FHLB approved, the Company's Repurchase ("REPO") Advance Application for $25 million. The REPO Advance requires a minimum borrowing of $15 million and provides financing for one day to one year at a fixed rate of interest. The Company has enough qualifying investments for collateral pledging of $25 million total against these 2 borrowing vehicles.

Note 6 – Shareholders’ Equity

Stock Repurchase Program – The Board of Directors of UTG has authorized the repurchase in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions of UTG’s common stock.  At a meeting of the Board of Directors in SeptemberMarch of 2020,2022, the Board of Directors of UTG authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1.52 million of UTG’s common stock, for a total  repurchase of up to $2022 million of UTG’s common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Company Management has broad authority to operate the program, including the discretion of whether to purchase shares and the ability to suspend or terminate the program. Open market purchases are made based on the last available market price but may be limited.  During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022, the Company repurchased 8,8499,849 shares through the stock repurchase program for $238,971267,433. Through June 30, 2021March 31, 2022, UTG has spent $18,325,22018,891,063 in the acquisition of 1,291,1141,311,754 shares under this program.

During 2021,2022, the Company issued 6,29417,963 shares of stock to management and employees as compensation at a cost of $170,538.$486,797. These awards are determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Earnings Per Share Calculations

Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  For the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, diluted earnings per share were the same as basic earnings per share since the Company had 0 dilutive instruments outstanding.

Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies

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

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

The following table represents the total funding commitments and the unfunded commitment as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 related to certain investments:

 
Total Funding
Commitment
  
Unfunded
Commitment
  
Total Funding
Commitment
  
Unfunded
Commitment
 
RLF III, LLC $4,000,000  $398,120  $4,000,000  $398,120 
Sovereign’s Capital, LP Fund I  500,000   13,000   500,000   13,000 
Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund II  1,000,000   109,033   1,000,000   92,034 
Sovereign's Capital, LP Fund III  3,000,000   1,033,840   3,000,000   641,440 
Macritchie Storage II, LP  7,000,750   1,656,075   7,000,750   833,358 
Garden City Companies, LLC  2,000,000   1,872,425   2,000,000   1,496,507 
Carrizo Springs Music, LLC  5,000,000   2,252,211   5,000,000   189,711 
Modern Distributors, Inc.  7,200,000   3,700,000 
Legacy Venture X, LLC  3,000,000   2,760,000   3,000,000   1,950,000 
QCC Investment Co., LLC  1,500,000   150,000   1,500,000   150,000 
Great American Media Group, LLC  4,000,000   4,000,000 
Sovereign's Capital Evergreen Fund I, LLC  3,000,000   300,454 
PBEX, LLC  2,000,000   1,199,343 
Sovereign's Capital Lower Middle Market Fund II, LP  3,000,000   2,968,950 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

During 2020, the Company committed to invest in Legacy Venture X, LLC (“Legacy Venture X”), which is a fund of funds. Legacy Venture X makes capital calls to its investors as funds are needed.

During 2021, the Company committed to invest in QCC Investment Co., LLC (“QCC”). The funds are being utilized to purchase a manufacturing entity. QCC makes capital calls to its investors as funds are needed.

During 2021, the Company committed to fund a collateral loan for Great American Media Group, LLC (“GAM”). GAM makes draw requests on the loan as funds are needed to fund the operating needs of the Company.

During 2021, the Company committed to invest in Sovereign's Capital Evergreen Fund I, LLC ("Evergreen"), which invests in companies in emerging markets. Evergreen makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed.

During 2022, the Company committed to fund a collateral loan for PBEX, LLC (“PBEX"). PBEX makes draw requests on the loan as funds are needed to fund the operating needs of the Company.

During 2022, the Company committed to invest in Sovereign's Capital Lower Middle Market Fund II, LP ("Sovereign's LMM"), which invests in companies in emerging markets. Sovereign's LMM makes capital calls to investors as funds are needed.

Note 8 – Other Cash Flow Disclosures


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

Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 
 2021 2020 
Interest $0  $0 
Federal income tax  0   2,110,000 

Six Months Ended Three Months Ended 
June 30, March 31, 
2021 2020 2022 2021 
Interest $0  $0  $11,809  $0 
Federal income tax  1,202,000   2,110,000   0   1,202,000 

Note 9 – Concentrations of Credit Risk

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

Because UTG serves primarily individuals located in 4 states, the ability of our customers to pay their insurance premiums is impacted by the economic conditions in these areas.  As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and 20202021, approximately 52%50% and 55%57%, respectively, of the Company’s total direct premium was collected from Illinois, Ohio, Texas and West Virginia. Thus, results of operations are heavily dependent upon the strength of these economies.

The Company reinsures that portion of insurance risk which is in excess of its retention limits. Retention limits range up to $125,000 per life.  Life insurance ceded represented 21% and 20% of total life insurance in force at June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and  December 31, 20202021, respectively.  Insurance ceded represented 36%38% and 33% of premium income for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020respectively. The Company would be liable for the reinsured risks ceded to other companies to the extent that such reinsuring companies are unable to meet their obligations.

The Company owns a variety of investments associated with the oil and gas industry. These investments represent approximately 24%25% and 20%22% of the Company’s total invested assets as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. The following table provides an allocation of the oil and gas investments by type.

June 30, 2021 
Land, Minerals &
Royalty Interests
  Exploration  Total 
March 31, 2022 
Land, Minerals &
Royalty Interests
  Exploration  Total 
Fixed maturities, at fair value $0  $1,292,850  $1,292,850  $0  $1,171,950  $1,171,950 
Equity securities, at fair value  62,439,697   0   62,439,697   68,049,661   0   68,049,661 
Investment real estate  18,258,702   0   18,258,702   16,474,237   0   16,474,237 
Notes receivable  6,000,000   0   6,000,000   5,800,657   0   5,800,657 
Total $86,698,399  $1,292,850  $87,991,249  $90,324,555  $1,171,950  $91,496,505 

December 31, 2020 
Land, Minerals &
Royalty Interests
  Exploration  Total 
December 31, 2021 
Land, Minerals &
Royalty Interests
  Exploration  Total 
Fixed maturities, at fair value $0  $1,268,670  $1,268,670  $0  $1,249,040  $1,249,040 
Equity securities, at fair value  41,551,468   0   41,551,468   60,932,033   0   60,932,033 
Investment real estate  20,031,576   0   20,031,576   16,351,500   0   16,351,500 
Notes receivable  6,000,000   0   6,000,000   5,000,000   0   5,000,000 
Total $67,583,044  $1,268,670  $68,851,714  $82,283,533  $1,249,040  $83,532,573 

At June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company owned 2 equity securities that represented approximately 56%52% and 47%53%, respectively, of the total investments associated with the oil and gas industry.

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




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

The following is Management’sManagement's discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of UTG, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively with the Parent, the “Company”"Company").  The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and the related Notes thereto appearing in the Company’sCompany's annual report on Form 10-K for the year endedDecember 31, 2020,2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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

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

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

Overview

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

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

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.  The Company has identified certain estimates that involve a higher degree of judgment and are subject to a significant degree of variability.  The Company’sCompany's critical accounting policies and the related estimates considered most significant by Management are disclosed in the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.  Management has identified the accounting policies related to cost of insurance acquired, assumptions and judgments utilized in determining if declines in fair values of investments are other-than-temporary, and valuation methods for investments that are not actively traded as those, due to the judgments, estimates and assumptions inherent in those policies, are critical to an understanding of the Company’sCompany's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and this Management’sManagement's Discussion and Analysis.

During the six monthsthree-months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, there were no additions to or changes in the critical accounting policies disclosed in the 20202021 Form 10-K.



Results of Operations

During March 2020, a global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization related to the rapidly growing outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19). The pandemic has significantly impacted the economic conditions in the U.S. and globally, accelerating during the first half of March, as federal, state, and local governments reacted to the public health crisis, creating significant uncertainties in the U.S. economy. The Company has not experienced a slow-down in activities, however government restrictions and client-imposed delays are evaluated regularly, and this could change. While the disruption is currently expected to be temporary, there continues to beis uncertainty around the duration or effects of resurgence of the virus.duration. The Company cannot at this time predict the ultimate impact the pandemic will have on its results of operations, financial position, liquidity, or capital resources but such impact could be material.  During 2022 Company incurred 39 COVID claims totaling approximately $765,000 through March 31, 2022.  The Company incurred 160 claims totaling approximately $1.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2021.

On a consolidated basis, the Company reported net income attributable to common shareholders’shareholders of approximately $16.0$9.2 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 and net income attributable to common shareholders’ of approximately $1.8$14.2 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2020, the Company reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders’ of approximately $(3.3) millionMarch 31, 2022 and net income attributable to common shareholders’ of approximately $11.7 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2020.2021, respectively.

Revenues

For the six-monththree-month period ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the Company reported total revenues of approximately $31.9$19 million an increase of approximately $25.3 million when compared toand for the same period in 2020.2021 total revenues of approximately $24.1 million. The variance in total revenues fromrevenue between periods is primarily the prior year to the current year is mainly attributable to the change in fair valueresult of equity securities during the periods. The Company reported total revenues of approximately $7.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, a decrease of approximately $11.7 million when compared to the three-month period ended June 30, 2020.  For the quarter the fluctuation is also largely related toin the change in the fair value of equity securities betweensecurities. This line item is material to the periods.results reported in the consolidated statements of operations.  This line item can also be extremely volatile, reflecting changes in the stock market.  While both three-month periods within 2022 and 2021 reflected positive results, 2021 results were more than double that of 2022.  While these results can be material and volatile, most of the equity holdings of the Company were acquired with a long-term view, thus making these intermediate changes in value of less concern to Management.  Management monitors its equity holdings looking more at the specific entity and market it is in relative to performance and less to changes due to general market swings that occur over the holding period of the investment.

The Company reported revenue before net investment gains (losses) of approximately $7.5$6 million and $9.4$3.8 million for the six-monthsthree month periods ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. Revenue before net investment gains decreased(losses) increased primarily due to an increase in net investment income when comparing the current year and prior year results and is due to decreases in real estate income. For the three-months ended June 30, 2021, the Company reported revenue before net investment gains and losses of $3.8 million, down from $4.8 million from the same period in 2020.  The decrease between periods is largely attributable to real estate income.results.

Premium and policy fee revenues, net of reinsurance, were comparabledeclined 12% for the six-monthsthree-months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2020.2021.  The Company writes minimal new business.  Unless the Company acquires a new company or a block of in-force business, Management expects premium revenue to continue to decline on the existing block of business at a rate consistent with prior experience.  Premium and policy fee revenues, net of reinsurance, represented was $3.3 million and $3.4 million for the six-months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.  Premium and policy fee revenues, net of reinsurance, represented was $1.6reported at approximately $1.5 million and $1.7 million for the three-months ended JuneMarch 31, 2021,2022, and 2020, respectively.  The decline in premiums is not unusual as the company writes minimal new business.2021.

The following table summarizes ourthe Company's investment performance.

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,Three Months Ended March 31, 
2021 2020 2021 20202022 2021 
Net investment income$2,082,359 $3,021,654 $4,042,026 $5,851,840 $4,459,368  $1,959,667 
Net investment gains (losses)$4,071,013 $14,725,614 $24,395,938 $(2,784,323) $4,780,149  $145,046 
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, pre-tax$195,136 $16,704,460 $20,375,015 $(688,477) $8,154,629  $20,179,879 

The following table reflects net investment income of the Company:

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2021 2020 2021 2020
         
Fixed maturities available for sale$1,176,332$1,312,095$2,379,814$2,721,419
Equity securities 273,353 188,824 570,952 944,226
Trading securities 5,566 0 19,254 0
Mortgage loans 111,817 159,285 381,621 245,084
Real estate 778,605 1,635,847 1,333,329 2,242,504
Notes receivable 299,999 336,712 493,870 538,933
Policy loans 163,705 166,708 296,499 304,678
Cash and cash equivalents 0 4,132 0 103,080
Short-term 586 46,836 1,148 53,174
Total consolidated investment income 2,809,963 3,850,439 5,476,487 7,153,098
Investment expenses (727,604) (828,785) (1,434,461) (1,301,258)
Consolidated net investment income$2,082,359$3,021,654$4,042,026$5,851,840

 Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Fixed maturities available for sale $1,066,980  $1,203,482 
Equity securities  383,208   297,599 
Trading securities  (2,986)  13,688 
Mortgage loans  288,218   269,804 
Real estate  3,193,085   554,724 
Notes receivable  256,562   193,871 
Policy loans  106,723   132,794 
Cash and cash equivalents  712   562 
Total consolidated investment income  5,292,502   2,666,524 
Investment expenses  (833,134)  (706,857)
Consolidated net investment income $4,459,368  $1,959,667 
Net investment income represented 54%74% and 62%52% of the Company's revenue before net investment gains (losses) as of June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and June 30, 2020, respectively.  When comparing current and prior year results, net investment income was comparable in a majority of the investment categories.categories outside of the real estate investment portfolio.  Investment income earned by the real estate investment portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2022, was materially larger than prior periods due to distributions from specific real estate investments, primarily related to the oil, gas and timber industries. Investment income earned by the fixed maturities, equity securities, and real estate investment portfolios represented approximately 78%87% and 83%77% of the total consolidated investment income for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.  These categories represented approximately 79% and 81% of the total consolidated investment income for the three-months ended June 30, 2021, and 2020, respectively.

In March 2020, with the onset of the pandemic in America, financial markets became jittery experiencing a significant drop in the major market indices. In response, the Federal Reserve dropped interest rates to near zero. This action resulted in a drop in all other interest rates in the marketplace. While this increased the fair value of the Company’s current fixed income holdings, it made finding investments to acquire with any type of historic yield nearly impossible. The stock markets have experiencedIn recent periods our economy has heated up with inflation running at higher than desired levels by Federal Reserve standards.  In this regard, there has been a rebound since that time; however, interest rates remain at historic low levels with short term rates at or near zero. Longer term bonds have experiencedlot of talk of rate increases later in 2020 and into early 2021, but still remain below recent historic rates. Should rates remain at these levels, it will become increasingly more difficult for the Company to maintain its historic net investment income levels as existing investments mature and are replacedcoming months.  We have already experienced two increases totaling .75% with lower yielding investments.discussions of continued increases the remainder of the year.  This has already resulted in an increase in the yields available in the bond market.

Income from the fixed maturities investment portfolio represented 43% and 38% of the total consolidated investment income for the six-months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. When comparing earnings from the fixed maturities portfolio for the six-monthsthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021 and 2020 income was down approximately 13%11% or $342,000.$137,000.  This decrease can be primarily attributed to the maturity of several investments that were not replaced within the portfolio.  Rather the proceeds were used to pay down the Company’s outstanding debt or reinvested in a different asset class. Fixed maturities continue to represent one of the largest investment typetypes and asset classclasses owned by the Company.

Income from the As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, fixed maturities investment portfolio represented 42%34% and 34%44%, respectively, of the total consolidated investment income for the three-months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. When comparing earnings from the fixed maturities portfolio for the three-months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 income was down approximately 10% or $136,000. Fixed maturities continue to represent the largest investment type and asset classinvestments owned by the Company.

Earnings from the equity securities investment portfolio represented approximately 10%7% and 13%11% of the total consolidated investment income report by the Company during the six-monthsthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.  Income from the equity securities portfolio was downup approximately 40%29% or $373,000$86,000 when comparing 20212022 and 20202021 results.  This decreaseincrease is primarily due to the company partially selling their holdings ina dividend increase by a specific dividend paying security during 2020. Income from the equity securities portfolio was comparable for the three-months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.2022.

The earnings reported by the real estate investment portfolio represented 24%60% and 31%21% of the total consolidated investment income reported by the Company during the six-monthsthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. Earnings from the real estate investment portfolio were downup approximately 41%476% or $909,000$2.6 million when comparing 2022 and 2021 and 2020 results.

The earnings reported by the real estate investment portfolio represented 28% and 42% of the total consolidated investment income reported by the Company during the three-months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Earnings from the real estate investment portfolio were down approximately 52% or $857,000 when comparing 2021 and 2020 results. The variance between current and prior year results is primarily due to a one-time distribution from a specific real estate investment of approximately $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2020.The earnings from the real estate investment portfolio are expected to vary depending on the real estate activities and the potential distributions that may occur.  The earnings reported by the real estate investment portfolio are primarily related to the oil & gas and timber industries.  With the world economies beginning to reopen, demand for oil and gas and other commodities has substantially increased, which in turn has resulted in increases in prices in the marketplace.  Add to this the issues related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; even more upward price pressure is being felt.  The Company holds several long-term investments within these industries that have benefitted in recent periods from a rise in prices seen both in real estate in general, but specifically within the Company’s concentrated industries.  Oil has increased to over $100 per barrel in 2022 compared to an average price of $42 in 2020 and $70 in 2021.  This change has significantly increased the cashflow the Company is receiving from the royalty interests it holds.

The earnings reported by the mortgage loan investment portfolio represented 5% and 10% of the total consolidated investment income reported by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Earnings from the mortgage loan investment portfolio were up approximately 7% or $18,000 when comparing 2022 and 2021 results. The earnings from the mortgage loan portfolio have increased due to the increase in size of the portfolio. The mortgage loan investment portfolio increased by approximately 4% when comparing the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.  With the low investment rates currently available in the bond market, the Company has placed more emphasis on loans to improve investment yields.

The following table reflects net realized investment gains (losses): for the three months ended March 31:

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2022 2021
 June 30, June 30,
 2021 2020 2021 2020
Other-than-temporary impairments$(411,584)$0$(411,584)$0
Fixed maturities available for sale 34,236 (53,260) 34,236 338,223$4,369$0
Equity securities 3,006,032 (1,925,586) 3,015,019 (2,434,069) 317,338 8,987
Real estate 1,247,193 0 1,383,252 0 4,458,442 136,059
Consolidated net realized investment gains 3,875,877 (1,978,846) 4,020,923 (2,095,846)
Consolidated net realized investment gains (losses) 4,780,149 145,046
Change in fair value of equity securities 195,136 16,704,460 20,375,015 (688,477) 8,154,629 20,179,879
$4,071,013$14,725,614$24,395,938$(2,784,323)
Net investment gains (losses)$12,934,778$20,324,925

Realized investment gains are the result of one-time events and are expected to vary from year to year.during a given reporting period.

In the December 31, 2020 Form 10-K filing, the Company disclosed that we received an offer to purchase investments in certain music royalties held in the form of equity securities. We continued to report on these transactions in the MD&A of the Company's 2020 quarterly Form 10-Q filings. The reported gain (loss) changed throughout 2020 as additional proceeds were received. The sales agreements contained holdback provisions for a portion of the sales price. Under the terms of the holdback, certain performance results must be achieved during 2020 to release additional sales proceeds to the sellers. At the time of closing, it was determined it was more likely than not that the royalty interests would not perform at the levels necessary to receive the holdback funds. Performance was reviewed throughout the year, and was better than anticipated, resulting in the holdback proceeds being released to the seller. A portion of this transaction flows through change in the fair value of equity securities and will be further discussed below.

Realized gains and losses from equity securities represent the difference between the fair value at the beginning of the reporting period and the fair value at the time of sale. The Company reported net realized gains of approximately $3 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021. The sale of one equity security representedrepresents approximately $2.2 million$370,000 of the realized investment gains onfrom equity securities during 2022, this gain was offset by the sale for a realized loss of a few smaller equity securities resulting in the six-months ended June 30, 2021.net realized gain of approximately $317,000.

The 2022 real estate gains are the result of the sales of real estate in Kentucky and Georgia. The sale of a land parcel in Kentucky produced a gain of approximately $3.5 million and represented approximately 78% of the net investment gains from real estate. The Company sold 2,500 shares of this common stock associated with the oil and gas industry. During the six-months ended June 30, 2021, the Company also reported additionala real estate parcel located in Georgia that produced gains of approximately $756,000 from the sales$812,000 and represented 18% of the music royalties.net investment gains from real estate.  The Company also sold a few additional smaller properties in Kentucky that produced gains of approximately $172,000 in gains.

The Company reported a change in fair value of equity securities of approximately $20.4$8.2 million and $(0.7)$20.2 million for the six-monthsthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022, and 2021, and 2020, respectively.  This line item is material to the results reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operations.  While the six-months ended June 30, 2021 reflected very positive results, the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 resultedoperations.  This line item can also be extremely volatile, reflecting changes in the stock market taking a major downward swing.  At June 30, 2020, the Companymarket.  While both three-month periods within 2022 and 2021 reflected a loss on this linepositive results, 2021 results were more than double of approximately $(0.7) million.that of 2022.  While these results can be material and volatile, most of the equity holdings of the Company were acquired with a long-term view, thus making these intermediate changes in value of less concern to Management.  Management monitors its equity holdings looking more at the specific entity and market it is in relative to performance and less to changes due to general market swings that occur over the holding period of the investment.

While the Company has seen significant positive results on its equity investments so far this year,in the last two years, a pull back or downward market adjustment could slow these gains or even result in losses in future periods.  Management believes its current equity investments continue to be solid investments for the Company and have further growth potential; however, changes in market conditions could cause volatility in market prices.

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

Expenses

The Company reported total benefits and other expenses of approximately $11.8$7.1 million for the six-monththree-month period ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, an increase of approximately 11%15% from the same period in 2020.2021.  Benefits, claims and settlement expenses represented approximately 65%57% and 62%65% of the Company's total expenses for the six-monththree-month periods ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. The other major expense category of the Company is operating expenses, which represented approximately 32%41% and 35% of the Company's total expenses for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The Company reported total benefits and other expenses of approximately $5.7 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021, an increase of approximately 9% from the same period in 2020.  Benefits, claims and settlement expenses represented approximately 66% and 64%34% of the Company's total expenses for the three-month periods ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. The other major expense category of the Company is operating expenses, which represented approximately 30% and 32% of the Company's total expenses for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Life benefits, claims and settlement expenses, net of reinsurance benefits and claims were up approximately 16%17% or $1,000,000 when comparing the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.  The same expense line items are up approximately 11% or $370,000$666,000 when comparing the three months ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022, and 2020.2021.  Policy claims vary from period to period and therefore, fluctuations in mortality are to be expected and are not considered unusual by Management.

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company implemented a process to monitor death claims resulting from COVID-19. Prior to the pandemic, death benefits were $12,624,000, $12,831,000 and $12,403,000 in 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively. During the six-months ended June 30, 2021,two plus years of the Company incurredpandemic, total death benefits were $14,293,000 and $15,985,000 in 2020 and 2021, respectively.  First quarter 2022 continued with higher than historic claims of $4,298,000 including total COVID related deaths of approximately $600,000$765,000. Death benefits of the Company have been higher than recent past experience, even when adjusting for the identified COVID-19 claims. This anomaly is showing throughout the entire U.S. insurance industry. Industry experts believe this increase in death benefits while not always directly related to COVID-19, are caused indirectly by the pandemic due to delays in medical care as a result of the lockdown in 2020 and then later, people’s fears of seeking out treatment and trouble making up appointments. This is further compounded by depression from isolation. While we hope the worst of the pandemic is behind us, it is too early to determine with COVID-19 listed as the cause of death. The average death benefit of these policies was $8,800. The Company will continue to monitor COVID-19 death claims. Management noted a considerable decline in COVID claims during the second quarter of 2021.certainty.

Changes in policyholder reserves, or future policy benefits, also impact this line item.  Reserves are calculated on an individual policy basis and generally increase over the life of the policy as a result of additional premium payments and acknowledgment of increased risk as the insured continues to age.

The short-term impact of policy surrenders is negligible since a reserve for future policy benefits payable is held which is, at a minimum, equal to and generally greater than the cash surrender value of a policy.  The benefit of fewer policy surrenders is primarily received over a longer time period through the retention of the Company’s asset base. The surrender process has been impacted by temporary state rulings that were implemented as a result of COVID-19 and in some cases did not allow life insurance companies to lapse policies temporarily during 2020.temporarily.  The rulings varied by state and had all expired by July 1, 2021.

Operating expenses increased approximately 4%39% in the six-monththree-month period ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2020. Overall, expenses were comparable2021. This increase is primarily due to increased charitable contribution accruals based upon the Company’s taxable income from first quarter which was significantly higher in all of2022 compared to 2021. Additionally, the majorCompany incurred a large maintenance expense categories.  Operating expenses increased approximately 2%relating to the Company’s partially owned aircraft. Expenses in the three-month period ended June 30, 2021,remaining categories are largely comparable between years.

Effective January 1, 2017, the Company and FSNB began sharing certain services. The shared services focuses on departments commonly utilized by both organizations such as compared to the same periodfinancial accounting, human resources and information technology.  The shared services did not initially make a noticeable difference in 2020.  Overalloperating expenses, were comparable in all of the major expense categories.but provides a larger team, which enhances capabilities and quality.

As mentioned above in the Overview section of the Management Discussion and Analysis, UTG has a strong philanthropic program.  The Company generally allocates a portion of its earnings to be used for its philanthropic efforts primarily targeted to Christ-centered organizations or organizations that help the weak or poor.  Charitable contributions made by the Company are expected to vary from year to year depending on the earnings of the Company.

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

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

Financial Condition

Investment Information

Investments represent approximately 84% and 82% of total assets at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Accordingly, investments are the largest asset group of the Company.  The Company's insurance subsidiary is regulated by insurance statutes and regulations as to the type of investments that it isthey are permitted to make, and the amount of funds that may be used for any one type of investment.  In light

The Company's investments are generally managed to match related insurance and policyholder liabilities.  The comparison of these statutesinvestment return with insurance or investment product crediting rates establishes an interest spread.  Interest crediting rates on adjustable-rate policies have been reduced to their guaranteed minimum rates, and regulations,as such, cannot be lowered any further.  Policy interest crediting rate changes and expense load changes become effective on an individual policy basis on the majoritynext policy anniversary.  Therefore, it takes a full year from the time the change was determined for the full impact of such change to be realized.  If interest rates decline in the future, the Company will not be able to lower rates and both net investment income and net income will be impacted negatively.

The Company’s total investments represented 86% and 85% of the Company'sCompany’s total assets as of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, respectively. Fixed maturities consistently represented a substantial portion, 34% and 38%, respectively, of the total investments during 2022 and 2021.  The overall investment portfolio is invested inmix, as a diverse setpercentage of securities.total investments, remained fairly consistent when comparing the respective investments held as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, the carrying value of fixed maturity securities in default as to principal or interest was immaterial in the context of consolidated assets, shareholders'shareholders’ equity or results from operations.  To provide additional flexibility and liquidity, the Company has identified all fixed maturity securities as "investments available for sale".  Investments available-for-saleavailable for sale are carried at market value, with changes in market value charged directly to the other comprehensive component of shareholders' equity.  Changes in the market value of available for sale securities resulted in a net unrealized loss of approximately $(3.9) million and net unrealized gains (losses) of approximately $6.4$(7.3) and $(5.9) million for the six-month periods ended June 30,as of March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. The variance in the net unrealized gains and losses is the result of normal market fluctuations mainly related to changes in interest rates in the marketplace.

Management continues to view the Company’s investment portfolio with utmost priority. Significant time has been spent internally researching the Company’s risk and lower interest rates.communicating with outside investment advisors about the current investment environment and ways to ensure preservation of capital and mitigate losses.  Management has put extensive efforts into evaluating the investment holdings.  Additionally, members of the Company’s Board of Directors and investment committee have been solicited for advice and provided with information.  Management reviews the Company’s entire portfolio on a security level basis to be sure all understand our holdings, potential risks and underlying credit supporting the investments.  Management intends to continue its close monitoring of its bond holdings and other investments for possible deterioration or market condition changes.  Future events may result in Management’s determination that certain current investment holdings may need to be sold which could result in gains or losses in future periods.  Such future events could also result in other than temporary declines in value that could result in future period impairment losses.

There are a number of significant risks and uncertainties inherent in the process of monitoring impairments and determining if impairment is other-than-temporary. These risks and uncertainties related to Management’s assessment of other-than-temporary declines in value include but are not limited to: the risk that Company's assessment of an issuer's ability to meet all of its contractual obligations will change based on changes in the credit characteristics of that issuer; the risk that the economic outlook will be worse than expected or have more of an impact on the issuer than anticipated; the risk that fraudulent information could be provided to the Company's investment professionals who determine the fair value estimates.

Capital Resources

Total shareholders' equity increased by approximately 9%2% as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022, compared to December 31, 2020.2021. The increase is mainly attributable to an increase in retained earnings, which is the result of the current year net income reported by the Company.

The Company's investments are predominately in fixed maturity investments such as bonds, which provide sufficient return to cover future obligations.  The Company carries all of its fixed maturity holdings as available for sale, which are reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements at their market value.

The Company had $10 million and $24 million of debt outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 respectively.

Liquidity

Liquidity provides the Company with the ability to meet on demand the cash commitments required by its business operations and financial obligations.  The Company’s liquidity is primarily derived from cash balances, a portfolio of marketable securities and line of credit facilities.  The Company has two principal needs for cash – the insurance company’s contractual obligations to policyholders and the payment of operating expenses.

Parent Company Liquidity - UTG is a holding company that has no day-to-day operations of its own.  Cash flows from UTG’s insurance subsidiary, UG, are used to pay costs associated with maintaining the Company in good standing with states in which it does business and purchasing outstanding shares of UTG stock.  UTG's cash flow is dependent on management fees received from its insurance subsidiary, stockholder dividends from its subsidiary and earnings received on cash balances.  As of June 30,March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, substantially all of the consolidated shareholders’ equity represents net assets of its subsidiaries.  DuringAs of March 31, 2022, the second quarter of 2021, UG paid UTG a dividend of $3 million. During the third quarter of 2021, UG paid UTG a dividend of $1 million.Parent company has received no dividends from its insurance subsidiary compared to $5 million received in 2021. Certain restrictions exist on the payment of dividends from the insurance subsidiary to the Parent company.  Although these restrictions exist, dividend availability from the insurance subsidiary has historically been sufficient to meet the cash flow needs of the Parent company.

Insurance Subsidiary Liquidity - Sources of cash flows for the insurance subsidiary primarily consist of premium and investment income.  Cash outflows from operations include policy benefit payments, administrative expenses, taxes and dividends to the Parent company.

UG is an Ohio domiciled insurance company, which requires notification within five business days to the insurance commissioner following the declaration of any ordinary dividend and at least ten calendar days prior to payment of such dividend.  Ordinary dividends are defined as the greater of:  a) prior year statutory net income or b) 10% of statutory capital and surplus.  For the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, UG had statutory net income of approximately $6.3 million.$451,000.  At December 31, 20202021 UG's statutory capital and surplus amounted to approximately $70.6$64.7 million.  Extraordinary dividends (amounts in excess of ordinary dividend limitations) require prior approval of the insurance commissioner and are not restricted to a specific calculation.  During 2020,2021, UG paid UTG ordinary dividends of $4$5 million. During the second quarter of 2021, UGNo dividends have been paid UTG a dividend of $3 million and a $1 million dividend in the third quarter of 2021.2022.  UTG used the dividends received during 2020 and 2021 to purchase outstanding shares of UTG stock and for general operations of the Company.

Short-Term Borrowings - AnDuring the fourth quarter of 2021, Management made the business decision to pledge additional source of liquiditycollateral to the Parent companyFederal Home Loan Bank in order to increase the Company's borrowing capacity. The Company submitted, and its subsidiaries is the lineFederal Home Loan Bank approved, a new Cash Management Advance (CMA) with a collateral lendable value of credit facilities extended to them. As$25 million This CMA replaces the CMA that was approved in May of June 30,2021 for $10 million. During the fourth quarter 2021, the Company borrowed $24 million on the CMA and its subsidiaries had available $18Management utilized the funds for investing activities. The interest rate on the borrowed funds is variable.  During first quarter of 2022 the Company repaid $14 million in lineon the CMA leaving $10 million outstanding.  In May of credit facilities.  The2022, the Company did not utilize its available credit facilities during 2020 or so far in 2021.  For additional information regarding the line of credit facilities, see Note 5 – Credit Arrangements in the Notesagain borrowed $9.5 million to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.fund new investment opportunities

The CMA is a source of overnight liquidity utilized to address the day-to-day cash needs of a Company. In order to provide the Company expects to have readily available fundswith multiple lending options, Management also applied for, the foreseeable future to conduct its operations and to maintain target capital ratios in the insurance subsidiary through internally generated cash flow and the credit facilities.  InFHLB approved, the unlikely event that more liquidity is needed, theCompany's Repurchase (REPO) Advance Application for $25 million. The REPO Advance requires a minimum borrowing of $15 million and provides financing for one day to one year at a fixed rate of interest.  The Company could generate additional funds through such sources as a short-term credit facility and intercompany borrowing.has enough qualifying investments for collateral pledging of $19.5 million total against these two borrowing vehicles.

Consolidated Liquidity

Cash used in operating activities was approximately $6.3$2.2 million and $4.9$3.7 million in the six-month periods ended June 30,2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.  Sources of operating cash flows of the Company, as with most insurance entities, is comprised primarily of premiums received on life insurance products and income earned on investments.  Uses of operating cash flows consist primarily of payments of benefits to policyholders and beneficiaries and operating expenses.  The Company has not marketed any significant new products for several years.  As such, premium revenues continue to decline.  Management anticipates future cash flows from operations to remain similar to historic trends.

During the six-month period ended June 30,2022 and 2021, the Company's investing activities used net cash of approximately $850,000. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2020, the Company'sCompany’s investing activities provided net cash of approximately $5.7$10.1 million and used cash of approximately $6.4 million. The Company recognized proceeds of approximately $32.8$20 million and $42.1$3.4 million from investments sold and matured during the six-month periods ended June 30,in 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.  The Company used approximately $33.6$9.5 million and $36.4$10 million to acquire investments during the six-month periods ended June 30,2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.  The net cash provided by investing activities is expected to vary from year to year depending on market conditions and management’s ability to find and negotiate favorable investment contracts.

Net cash used in financing activities was approximately $903,000$14.4 million and $285,000$738,000 during the six-month periods ended June 30,2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had no$10 million and $24 million in debt outstanding with third parties.

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $31.0$24.3 million and $39.0$30.8 million as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31,  2020,2021, respectively.  The Company has a portfolio of marketable fixed maturity securities that could be sold, if an unexpected event were to occur.  These securities had a fair value of approximately $146.3$125.9 million and $165.8$141 million at June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. However, the strong cash flows from investing activities, investment maturities and the availability of the line of credit facilities make it unlikely that the Company would need to sell securities for liquidity purposes.  See Note 3 – Investments in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for detailed disclosures regarding the Company’s investment portfolio.

Management believes the overall sources of liquidity available will be sufficient to satisfy its financial obligations.

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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



PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

NONE

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

NONE

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

NONE

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

NONE

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

NONE

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

NONE

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

Exhibit NumberDescription
*31.1Certification of Jesse T. Correll, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
*31.2Certification of Theodore C. Miller, Chief Financial Officer, and Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
*32.1Certificate of Jesse T. Correll, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
*32.2Certificate of Theodore C. Miller, Chief Financial Officer, and Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of UTG, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
**101
The following financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (detail tagged).
**104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL and included in exhibit 101).

* Filed herewith




SIGNATURES


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


UTG, INC.
(Registrant)

Date:AugustMay 13, 20212022 By/s/ James P. Rousey
    James P. Rousey
    President and Director



Date:AugustMay 13, 20212022 By/s/ Theodore C. Miller
    Theodore C. Miller
    Senior Vice President
   and Chief Financial Officer