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American Independence (American Independence) Preferred Stock : $0.0 Mil (As of Jun. 2016)


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What is American Independence Preferred Stock?

Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. American Independence's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was $0.0 Mil.

The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. American Independence's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was $196.9 Mil.

In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. American Independence's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was $27.30.

Dividends paid to preferred stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of Earnings per Share (Diluted). American Independence's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2016 was $0.16.


American Independence Preferred Stock Historical Data

The historical data trend for American Independence's Preferred Stock can be seen below:

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American Independence Preferred Stock Calculation

Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.

Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.

Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:


Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date

A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?

It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.

Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.


American Independence  (NAS:AMIC) Preferred Stock Explanation

When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.

For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?

1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.

American Independence's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as

2. In the calculation of Book Value, the par value of Preferred Stocks needs to subtracted from total equity.

American Independence's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as

3. Dividends paid to Preferred Stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of earnings per share.

American Independence's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the three months ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


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American Independence (American Independence) Business Description

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American Independence Corp is a Delaware corporation. The Company is an insurance holding Company, which provides specialized health coverage and related services to commercial customers and individuals. The Company focuses on niche health products and/or narrowly defined distribution channels in the United States. It's wholly owned subsidiary, Independence American Insurance Company, markets its products through IHC Risk Solutions, LLC, IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc., and IPA Family, LLC, which are subsidiaries of AMIC, and through independent brokers, producers and agents. Independence American is licensed to write property and/or casualty insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and has an A- (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best Company, Inc. Risk Solutions is a full-service direct writer of medical stop-loss insurance for self-insured employer groups. Risk Solutions has offices near Hartford, Connecticut and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and markets and underwrites employer medical stop-loss and group life mainly for Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York. It also writes, to a much lesser extent, for three other carriers, including Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. and Independence American. Independence Holding Company and its subsidiaries including, among others, Standard Security Life and Madison National Life are collectively referred to as "IHC". Independence American writes group important medical, medical stop-loss, crucial medical plans for individuals and families, short-term medical, and dental, and began writing pet insurance in 2012.Independence American competes with many larger insurance and reinsurance companies and managed care organizations. Risk Solutions competes with many other managing general underwriters, insurance companies, and MCOs. AMIC is an insurance holding company; as such, AMIC and its subsidiaries are subject to regulation and supervision by multiple state insurance regulators, including the Office of the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Delaware.
Executives
Teresa A Herbert director, officer: CFO & SVP 96 CUMMINGS POINT RD, STAMFORD CT 06902
Ronald I Simon director 485 MADISON AVENUE, 14TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Thung Roy T K director, officer: CEO 96 CUMMINGS POINT RD STAMFORD CT 06902
James G Tatum director 96 CUMMINGS POINT RD STAMFORD CT 06902
David T Kettig director, officer: President 96 CUMMINGS POINT RD STAMFORD CT 06902
Steven B Lapin director 96 CUMMINGS POINT RD STAMFORD CT 06902
Brian Schlier officer: Corporate Vice President - Tax 96 CUMMINGS POINT RD STAMFORD CT 06902
Gary Balzofiore officer: Corporate Vice President 485 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Jeffrey C Smedsrud officer: Senior Vice President 8009 34TH AVENUE SOUTH #360 BLOOMINGTON MN 55420
Erickson Bernon Reneld Jr officer: Chief Health Actuary and SVP INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY 485 MADISON AVENUE, 14TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10022
Scott Michael Wood officer: Senior Vice President 2101 W. PEORIA AVE, SUITE 100 PHOENIX AZ 85029
Paul R Janerico officer: VP - Internal Audit 96 CUMMINGS POINT RD STAMFORD CT 06902
Henry B Spencer officer: VP - Investments 96 CUMMINGS POINT ROAD STAMFORD CT 06902
Roy L Standfest officer: V.P.& Chief Investment Officer 96 CUMMINGS POINT RD STAMFORD CT 06902

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