RGA earnings

First Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $4.98 per diluted share Adjusted operating income of $6.97 per diluted share ROE of 9.7%; adjusted operating ROE of 15.2%; adjusted operating ROE, excluding notable items of 16.2%, each for the trailing twelve months Favorable economic claims experience across all regions Repurchased $50 million of common shares Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global provider of life and health reinsurance, reported first quarter net income available to RGA shareholders of $330 million, or $4.98 per diluted share, compared with $286 million, or $4.27 per diluted share, in the prior-year quart

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release first quarter earnings on Thursday, May 7, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 8. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of

Fourth Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $6.97 per diluted share Adjusted operating income of $7.75 per diluted share Strong investment results, including favorable variable investment income Repurchased $50 million of common shares Full Year Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $17.69 per diluted share Adjusted operating income of $22.72 per diluted share; adjusted operating income, excluding notable items of $24.42 per diluted share ROE of 9.7%, adjusted operating ROE of 14.7%, adjusted operating ROE, excluding notable items of 15.7%, each for the trailing twelve months Deployed capital of $2.5 billion into in-force block

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, February 5, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 6. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audi

Third Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $3.81 per diluted share; adjusted operating income of $4.66 per diluted share Adjusted operating income, excluding notable items of $6.37 per diluted share, a quarterly record ROE of 7.4%; adjusted operating ROE of 13.2%; adjusted operating ROE, excluding notable items of 14.2%, each for the trailing twelve months Deployed approximately $1.7 billion of capital into in-force block transactions, including $1.5 billion deployed into the transaction with subsidiaries of Equitable Holdings, Inc. Repurchased $75 million of common shares Estimated deployable capital of $3.4 billion Reinsurance Group of Amer

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release third quarter earnings on Thursday, October 30, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 31. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio

Second Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $2.70 per diluted share, adjusted operating income of $4.72 per diluted share ROE of 7.0%, adjusted operating ROE of 12.7%, adjusted operating ROE, excluding notable items of 14.3%, each for the trailing twelve months Increased quarterly dividend 4.5% to $0.93 per share Deployed capital of $276 million into in force block transactions Significant increase in our estimated deployable capital to $3.4 billion Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global provider of life and health reinsurance, reported second quarter net income available to RGA shareholders of $180 million, or $2.70

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release second quarter earnings on Thursday, July 31, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 1. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio web

First Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $4.27 per diluted share, adjusted operating income of $5.66 per diluted share ROE of 7.5%, adjusted operating ROE of 13.4%, adjusted operating ROE, excluding notable items of 15.0%, each for the trailing twelve months Favorable biometric claims experience across all segments of $196 million on an economic basis, resulting in a current period financial impact of $58 million Deployed capital of $418 million into in-force block transactions Robust balance sheet with estimated excess capital of $1.9 billion (before the impact of the Equitable Holdings, Inc. transaction), estimated deployable capital of $1.3 billion and

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release first quarter earnings on Thursday, May 1, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 2. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global life and health reinsurer, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH, "Equitable")) to reinsure a diversified block of life insurance products and expand their strategic partnership. RGA to reinsure $32 billion of a diversified mix of life insurance products RGA expects to deploy $1.5 billion of capital at closing into this reinsurance transaction Priced with attractive returns within RGA's target range Expected to meaningfully contribute to adjusted operating EPS Broadens RGA's relationship with Equitable across underwriting, product development, distributio

Fourth Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $2.22 per diluted share Adjusted operating income of $4.99 per diluted share Deployed capital of $250 million into in-force block transactions Full Year Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $10.73 per diluted share Adjusted operating income of $20.06 per diluted share Adjusted operating income, excluding notable items of $22.57 per diluted share ROE of 7.1%, adjusted operating ROE of 13.8%, adjusted operating ROE, excluding notable items of 15.4% for the trailing twelve months Deployed capital of $1,676 million into in-force block transactions Increased value of in-force business

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, February 6, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 7. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audi

Transacting on a younger LTC block further validates LTC reserves and assumptionsAnother milestone transaction that optimizes our portfolio$0.8 billion capital release will be returned to shareholders via share buybacksConference call to be held Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET; details below TSX/NYSE/PSE: MFC SEHK: 945                                                                              C$ unless otherwise stated TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into a $5.4 billion1 reinsurance agreement with Reinsurance Group of America ("RGA"), including $2.4 billion of long-term care

Third Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $2.33 per diluted share Adjusted operating income of $3.62 per diluted share Adjusted operating income, excluding notable items of $6.13 per diluted share, a record quarterly result ROE of 7.7%, adjusted operating ROE of 13.8%. Adjusted operating ROE, excluding notable items of 15.5% for the trailing twelve months, a record quarterly result Deployed capital of $382 million into in-force block transactions Increased Value of In-force Business Margins by $4.6 billion or 13.9% in the first nine months of the year Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global provider of life and health rei

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release third quarter earnings on Thursday, October 31, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 1. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio w

Second Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $3.03 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $5.48 per diluted share Premium growth of 17.5% over the prior-year quarter, 18.5% on a constant currency basis1 ROE of 9.7%, adjusted operating ROE* of 15.3% for the trailing twelve months Increased quarterly dividend 4.7% to $0.89 per share Deployed capital of $307 million into in-force transactions 1 Actual amounts reflect impact of currency fluctuations. Constant currency amounts reflect foreign denominated activity translated to U.S. dollars at a constant exchange rate. Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global pro

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release second quarter earnings on Thursday, August 1, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 2. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio we

First Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $3.16 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $6.02 per diluted share Premium growth of 58.8% over the prior-year quarter, 59.2% on a constant currency basis1 ROE of 10.2%, adjusted operating ROE* of 14.8% for the trailing twelve months Deployed capital of $737 million into in-force transactions 1 Actual amounts reflect impact of currency fluctuations. Constant currency amounts reflect foreign denominated activity translated to U.S. dollars at a constant exchange rate. Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global provider of life and health reinsurance, reported first qua

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release first quarter earnings on Thursday, May 2, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 3. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of

Fourth Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $2.37 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $4.73 per diluted share Premium growth of 19.2% over the prior-year quarter, 18.7% on a constant currency basis1 Deployed capital of $346 million into in-force transactions Total shareholder capital returns of $106 million: $50 million of share repurchases and $56 million of shareholder dividends Full Year Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $13.44 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $19.88 per diluted share Premium growth of 15.3% over the prior year, 16.3% on a constant currency basis1 ROE of 11.4%, adjusted oper

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, February 1, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 2. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audi

Net income available to RGA shareholders of $4.29 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $5.57 per diluted share Premium growth of 31.0% over the prior-year quarter, 30.6% on a constant currency basis1 Premium growth of 14.0% year-to-date, 15.5% on a constant currency basis1 ROE of 13.9%, adjusted operating ROE* of 14.7%, and adjusted operating ROE excluding notable items*2 of 14.0% for the trailing twelve months Deployed capital of $203 million into in-force and other transactions, $587 million year-to-date Total shareholder capital returns of $106 million: $50 million of share repurchases and $56 million of shareholder dividends 1 Actual amounts reflect impa

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release third quarter earnings on Thursday, November 2, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 3. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio

Net income available to RGA shareholders of $3.05 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $4.40 per diluted share Premium growth of 3.3% over the prior-year quarter, 4.7% on a constant currency basis1 Premium growth of 5.3% year-to-date, 7.7% on a constant currency basis1 ROE of 9.2%, adjusted operating ROE* of 10.9%, and adjusted operating ROE excluding notable items* of 13.0% for the trailing twelve months Deployed capital of $190 million into in-force and other transactions, $384 million year-to-date Total shareholder capital returns of $104 million: $50 million of share repurchases and $54 million of shareholder dividends Total shareholder capital returns o

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release second quarter earnings on Thursday, August 3, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 4. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio we

Long-Duration Targeted Improvements ("LDTI") accounting standard adopted this quarter, comparable periods revised to reflect adoption of LDTI Net income available to RGA shareholders of $3.72 per diluted share, including adverse foreign currency effects of $0.14 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $5.16 per diluted share, including adverse foreign currency effects of $0.18 per diluted share Premium growth of 7.3% over the prior-year quarter, 10.8% on a constant currency basis1 ROE of 7.8%, adjusted operating ROE* of 11.2%, and adjusted operating ROE excluding notable items*2 of 13.1% for the trailing twelve months Deployed capital of $194 million into in-force an

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release first quarter earnings on Thursday, May 4, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 5. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of

Fourth Quarter Results Net income available to RGA shareholders of $3.02 per diluted share, including adverse foreign currency effects of $0.42 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $2.99 per diluted share, including adverse foreign currency effects of $0.22 per diluted share Premium growth of 1.1% over the prior-year quarter, 6.0% on a constant currency basis Deployed capital of $80 million into in-force and other transactions Total shareholder capital returns of $78 million: $25 million of share repurchases and $53 million of shareholder dividends Estimated COVID-19 impacts1 of approximately $70 million on a pre-tax basis, or $0.78 per diluted share2 Full Year Resu

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, February 2, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 3. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-844-481-2753 (412-317-0669 international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio

Net income available to RGA shareholders of $4.19 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $5.20 per diluted share Premium growth of 4.9% over the prior-year quarter, 10.1% on a constant currency basis ROE 6.4% and adjusted operating ROE* 7.9% for the trailing twelve months Deployed capital of $100 million into transactions Total shareholder capital returns of $79 million: $25 million of share repurchases and $54 million shareholder dividends Global estimated COVID-19 impacts1 of approximately $89 million on a pre-tax basis, or $1.00 per diluted share2 Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global provider of life and health reinsurance, repor

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) is revising its third quarter earnings conference call dial in information. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 4, 2022. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-877-270-2148 (412-902-6510 for international) and asking to be joined into the Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 15 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of that conference call will be available on the Investors page of RGA's website, www.rgare.com/investors. A replay of

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release third quarter earnings on Thursday, November 3, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 4. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-888-204-4368 (323-994-2093 international). The access code is 9502707. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of that conference call will be available on the Inv

Net income available to RGA shareholders of $2.92 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $5.78 per diluted share Premium growth of 4.3% over the prior-year quarter ROE 2.5% and adjusted operating ROE* 3.3% for the trailing twelve months Deployed capital of $121 million into transactions Increased quarterly dividend 9.6% to $0.80 per share Global estimated COVID-19 impacts1 of approximately $11 million on a pre-tax basis, or $0.12 per diluted share2 Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global provider of life reinsurance, reported second quarter net income available to RGA shareholders of $198 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, compared w

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release second quarter earnings on Thursday, August 4, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 5. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-888-204-4368 (323-994-2093 international). The access code is 9502707. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of that conference call will be available on the Inves

Net loss of $0.93 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $0.47 per diluted share Premium growth of 8.3% over the prior-year quarter ROE 3.4% and adjusted operating ROE* 2.1% for the trailing twelve months Deployed capital of $130 million into in-force and other transactions Repurchased $25 million of shares Global estimated COVID-19 impacts1 of approximately $310 million on a pre-tax basis, or $3.48 per diluted share2 for the first quarter Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global provider of life reinsurance, reported first quarter net loss of $63 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, compared with net income of $139 million, or $2.03 pe

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release first quarter earnings on Thursday, May 5, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 6. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-888-204-4368 (323-994-2093 international). The access code is 9502707. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of that conference call will be available on the Investors pag

Fourth Quarter Results Summary Net income of $2.30 per diluted share Adjusted operating loss* of $0.56 per diluted share Premium growth of 4.5% over the prior-year quarter Deployed capital of $106 million into transactions Repurchased $50 million of shares Global estimated COVID-19 impacts1 of approximately $350 million on a pre-tax basis, or $3.95 per diluted share2 Full Year Results Summary Net income of $9.04 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $1.13 per diluted share Premium growth of 7.0% over the prior year Deployed capital of $543 million into transactions Repurchased $96 million of shares Global estimated COVID-19 impacts1 of approximately $1.4

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, February 3, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 4. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-800-458-4121 (323-794-2093 international). The access code is 8471094. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of that conference call will be available on the I

Net loss of $0.32 per diluted share Adjusted operating loss* of $1.11 per diluted share Reported premium growth of 9.5% Deployed capital of $140 million into transactions; $46 million of share buybacks Global estimated COVID-19 impacts1 of approximately $500 million on a pre-tax basis, or $5.59 per diluted share2 for the third quarter Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global provider of life reinsurance, reported a third quarter net loss of $22 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared with net income of $213 million, or $3.12 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted operating loss* totaled $75 million, or $1.11 per diluted share,

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA) plans to release third quarter earnings on Thursday, November 4, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The release will be issued via newswire and will also be available through RGA's website, www.rgare.com. RGA will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter results beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 5. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 1-800-458-4121 (323-794-2093 international). The access code is 4776253. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. A live audio webcast of that conference call will be available on the Inv

Net income of $5.02 per diluted share Adjusted operating income* of $4.00 per diluted share ROE 6.3% and adjusted operating ROE* 5.7% for the trailing twelve months Quarterly shareholder dividend raised 4% to $0.73 Global estimated COVID-19 impacts of approximately $130 million1 for the second quarter Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), a leading global provider of life reinsurance, reported second quarter net income of $344 million, or $5.02 per diluted share, compared with $158 million, or $2.48 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted operating income* totaled $274 million, or $4.00 per diluted share, compared with $87 million, or $1.36 per dil