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Manulife reports 1Q22 net income of $3.0 billion, core earnings of $1.6 billion, APE sales of $1.6 billion, and Global Wealth and Asset Management net inflows of $6.9 billion
Today, Manulife announced its first quarter of 2022 (“1Q22”) results. Key highlights include:
Net income attributed to shareholders of $3.0 billion in 1Q22, up $2.2 billion from the first quarter of 2021 (“1Q21”)
Core earnings1 of $1.6 billion in 1Q22, down 4% on a constant exchange rate basis from 1Q212
LICAT ratio3 of 140%
Core ROE4 of 11.8% and ROE of 23.0% in 1Q22
NBV5 of $513 million in 1Q22, down 14%6 from 1Q21
APE sales5 of $1.6 billion in 1Q22, down 9% from 1Q21
Global Wealth and Asset Management (“Global WAM”) net inflows5 of $6.9 billion in 1Q22, compared with net inflows of $1.4 billion in 1Q21
Global WAM average AUMA5 increased by 8% in 1Q22 from 1Q21
Closed the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction and released $2.4 billion of capital.7 We commenced share buybacks under our Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”), and as of March 31, 2022 purchased for cancellation approximately 14.4 million common shares for $377 million
Embedded value5 of $64.8 billion or $33.35 per share, as of December 31, 2021, an increase of $3.7 billion from December 31, 2020
“Our diversified footprint, operational resilience, and proven digital capabilities enabled us to deliver solid results in the first quarter, despite a challenging operating environment caused by the resurgence of COVID-19 and global market volatility,” said Manulife President & Chief Executive Officer Roy Gori.
“Global WAM generated another quarter of strong net inflows of $6.9 billion, and our Canada and U.S. insurance businesses achieved double-digit NBV growth, benefiting from ongoing strong customer demand,” Mr. Gori continued. “While the rapid and unprecedented resurgence of COVID-19 disrupted new business activities in multiple markets in Asia, our diversified, digitally-enabled, and well-established distribution channels delivered double digit growth in APE Sales and NBV relative to the average levels during the first wave of the pandemic in the first and second quarters of 2020.”
“Looking to the future, we believe the importance of insurance and wealth management solutions is more visible than ever before and we are encouraged to see signs of stronger customer demand as containment measures relax in some markets. I am confident in our ability to capture this rebound as those markets recover from these temporary disruptions.” Mr. Gori added.



1
Core earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on non-GAAP and other financial measures, see “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” in our First Quarter 2022 Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“1Q22 MD&A”) for additional information.
2
Percentage growth / declines in core earnings stated on a constant exchange rate basis is a non-GAAP ratio.
3
Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (“LICAT”) ratio of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”). LICAT ratio is disclosed under the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada’s (“OSFI’s”) Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test Public Disclosure Requirements guideline.
4
Core return on common shareholders’ equity (“Core ROE”) is a non-GAAP ratio.
5
For more information on new business value (“NBV”), annualized premium equivalent (“APE”) sales, net flows, average assets under management and administration (“average AUMA”) and embedded value, see “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” in our 1Q22 MD&A.
6
In this news release, percentage growth / declines in NBV, APE sales and average AUMA are stated on a constant exchange rate basis.
7
Includes a release of $1.6 billion of additional capital, a one-time after-tax gain of $842 million recognized in 1Q22, and a one-time after-tax loss of $40 million recognized in the fourth quarter of 2021 (“4Q21”).
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“Our U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction with Venerable Holdings Inc. closed during the quarter, resulting in the release of $2.4 billion of capital. We commenced share buybacks and purchased 0.74% of our common shares in the first two months following the transaction, demonstrating our commitment to deliver shareholder value and neutralize the impact of the transaction on Core EPS,” said Phil Witherington, Chief Financial Officer. “We also delivered in-force business growth of 7% after excluding the impact of the transaction1, and achieved net favourable policyholder experience amid continued impacts from COVID-19, reflecting the diverse nature of our business.”
“We are pleased to be providing an update on the expected impacts of IFRS 17 on our financial reporting and targets as we look towards its upcoming adoption. IFRS 17 will impact where, when and how specific items are recognized in the financial statements; however, it will not impact the fundamental economics of our business, our financial strength, claims paying ability, or the dividend capacity of the Company. We are committed to our medium-term financial and operating targets under IFRS 17, and upon transition our core ROE target will be increased to 15%+ and dividend payout ratio2 target range will be increased to 35% – 45% as a result of expected changes in equity and core earnings,” added Mr. Witherington.3
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
In Asia, we commenced offering insurance solutions to VietinBank’s 14 million customers, as part of our new 16-year exclusive bancassurance partnership in Vietnam. In the U.S., we closed the transaction to reinsure over 75% of the legacy variable annuity block. The transaction resulted in the release of $2.4 billion of capital. In Global WAM, we announced the launch of the Real Asset Investment Strategy in Canada, which provides investors access to a mix of global private and public real asset investments, combining the benefits of broad private asset exposures with the liquidity benefits of allocating to public markets.
In addition, we continued to make progress on our digital journey in 1Q22. In Asia, greater than 10% of APE sales resulted from leads generated using advanced analytics to identify additional needs from existing customers. In Canada, we launched an enhanced Manulife Vitality mobile app experience for our individual insurance business, giving the app a new look and feel with easier navigation to further drive customer engagement. In the U.S., we reduced the time to onboard a producer in our digital brokerage channel from three weeks to just five days, by implementing automated background checks. In our Global WAM Retirement business, we enabled registration directly through the mobile app in Canada, resulting in approximately 50,000 customers using our mobile applications by the end of the quarter.






1
Adjusted for $45 million (pre-tax) of lost expected profit on in-force due to the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction. Percentage growth is stated on a constant exchange rate basis.
2
Common share core dividend payout ratio (“dividend payout ratio”) is a non-GAAP ratio.
3
See “Caution regarding forward-looking statements” below.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
   
Quarterly Results
 
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
1Q21
 
 
Profitability:
               
 
Net income attributed to shareholders
 
$
2,970
   
$
783
 
 
Core earnings
 
$
1,552
   
$
1,629
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share ($)
 
$
1.50
   
$
0.38
 
 
Diluted core earnings per common share (“Core EPS”) ($)(1)
 
$
0.77
   
$
0.82
 
 
Return on common shareholders’ equity (“ROE”)
   
23.0
%
   
6.4
%
 
Core ROE
   
11.8
%
   
13.7
%
 
Expense efficiency ratio(1)
   
50.0
%
   
48.5
%
 
General expenses
 
$
1,898
   
$
2,032
 
 
Business Performance:
               
 
Asia new business value
 
$
340
   
$
477
 
 
Canada new business value
 
$
104
   
$
78
 
 
U.S. new business value
 
$
69
   
$
44
 
 
Total new business value
 
$
513
   
$
599
 
 
Asia APE sales
 
$
1,048
   
$
1,280
 
 
Canada APE sales
 
$
363
   
$
355
 
 
U.S. APE sales
 
$
199
   
$
150
 
 
Total APE sales
 
$
1,610
   
$
1,785
 
 
Global WAM net flows ($ billions)
 
$
6.9
   
$
1.4
 
 
Global WAM gross flows ($ billions)(2)
 
$
38.5
   
$
39.7
 
Global WAM assets under management and administration ($ billions)(3)
 
$
808.0
   
$
764.1
 
 
Global WAM total invested assets ($ billions)
 
$
3.5
   
$
4.3
 
 
Global WAM net segregated funds net assets ($ billions)
 
$
236.6
   
$
234.5
 
 
Financial Strength:
               
 
MLI’s LICAT ratio
   
140
%
   
137
%
 
Financial leverage ratio
   
26.4
%
   
29.5
%
 
Book value per common share ($)
 
$
26.33
   
$
23.40
 
 
Book value per common share excluding AOCI ($)
 
$
25.28
   
$
21.84
 
(1)
This item is a non-GAAP ratio.
(2)
For more information on gross flows, see “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” in our 1Q22 MD&A.
(3)
This item is a non-GAAP financial measure.
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PROFITABILITY:
Reported net income attributed to shareholders of $3.0 billion in 1Q22, up $2.2 billion from 1Q21
The increase in net income attributed to shareholders was driven by gains from the direct impact of markets compared with losses in the prior year quarter, a gain related to the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction, and a larger gain from investment-related experience compared with the prior year quarter. Investment-related experience in 1Q22 reflected the favourable impact of fixed income reinvestment activities, higher-than-expected returns (including fair value changes) on alternative long duration assets primarily driven by fair value gains on private equity and real estate as well as favourable credit experience. The gain from the direct impact of markets in 1Q22 reflected the flattening of the yield curve in the U.S. and Canada and widening corporate spreads in the U.S., partially offset by unfavourable equity market performance and losses on the sale of available-for-sale bonds.
Delivered core earnings of $1.6 billion in 1Q22, a decrease of 4% compared with 1Q21
The decrease in core earnings was driven by lower new business gains in Asia, unfavourable impact of markets on seed money investments in new segregated and mutual funds (compared with gains in the prior year quarter) and lower in-force earnings in U.S. Annuities, primarily due to the variable annuity reinsurance transaction. These items were partially offset by experience gains, in-force business growth in Canada and Asia, higher yield on fixed income investments and lower cost of external debt in Corporate and Other, and higher new business gains in Canada and the U.S.
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE:
New business value (“NBV”) of $513 million in 1Q22, a decrease of 14% compared with 1Q21
In Asia, NBV decreased 28% to $340 million, reflecting lower sales volumes in Hong Kong and several markets in Asia Other1 due to the impact of COVID-19, lower corporate-owned life insurance (“COLI”) product sales in Japan, and unfavourable product mix related to lower critical illness sales in mainland China. In Canada, NBV of $104 million was up 33% from 1Q21, driven by higher margins across all business lines. In the U.S., NBV of $69 million was up 57% from 1Q21, driven by higher sales volumes and interest rates, and favourable product mix.
Annualized premium equivalent (“APE”) sales of $1.6 billion in 1Q22, a decrease of 9% compared with 1Q21
In Asia, APE sales decreased 17% due to continued adverse impacts from COVID-19 in Hong Kong and several markets in Asia Other and lower sales in Japan. In Japan, APE sales declined 48%, primarily due to a decrease in COLI product sales. In Hong Kong, APE sales decreased 23% driven by tighter containment measures following an outbreak of COVID-19 during the quarter. Asia Other APE sales decreased 8%, as higher sales in bancassurance in Singapore were more than offset by lower agency sales, which were adversely impacted by a resurgence of COVID-19 in markets such as Vietnam and Indonesia, and lower critical illness sales in mainland China. In Canada, APE sales increased 2%, primarily driven by increased customer demand for our lower risk segregated fund products and higher mid-size group insurance sales, partially offset by variability in the large-case group insurance market. In the U.S., APE sales increased 32%, driven by our differentiated domestic product offerings which include the John Hancock Vitality feature and higher customer demand for insurance protection in the current COVID-19 environment of greater consumer interest in improving baseline health, and strong international sales, which are reported as a part of the U.S. segment results.
Reported Global Wealth and Asset Management net inflows of $6.9 billion in 1Q22, compared with 1Q21 net inflows of $1.4 billion
Net inflows in Retail were $4.0 billion in 1Q22 compared with net inflows of $6.5 billion in 1Q21, reflecting lower gross flows, mainly in fixed income products and higher mutual fund redemptions in Canada. This was partially offset by Asia Retail, as higher gross flows in mainland China and Japan were partially offset by Indonesia. U.S. Retail net inflows remained robust and were in line with prior year. Net inflows in Retirement were $2.0 billion in



1
Asia Other excludes Hong Kong and Japan.
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1Q22 compared with net inflows of $2.1 billion in 1Q21, reflecting higher plan redemptions, partially offset by growth in member contributions and new plan sales, as well as lower member withdrawals. Net inflows in Institutional Asset Management were $0.9 billion in 1Q22 compared with net outflows of $7.2 billion in 1Q21, driven by the non-recurrence of a $9.4 billion redemption in Asia in 1Q21, partially offset by lower sales of fixed income mandates.
UPDATE ON IFRS 17:1
IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts” will replace IFRS 4 “Insurance Contracts” beginning on January 1, 2023 and will materially change the recognition and measurement of insurance contracts and the corresponding presentation and disclosures in the Company’s financial statements. The establishment of a Contractual Service Margin (“CSM”) on our in-force business is expected to lead to an increase in insurance contract liabilities and, together with other measurement impacts on our assets and liabilities, to decrease equity by approximately 20% upon transition. The deferral of new business gains via the CSM and the amortization of CSM on our in-force business into income as services are provided, and to a substantially lesser extent the timing of investments results, are expected to result in a net reduction of 2022 core earnings, on transition, of approximately 10% under IFRS 17 compared with IFRS 4.
The CSM will be treated as available capital under LICAT2, and our capital position will remain strong under IFRS 17. We are also confirming our medium-term financial and operating targets under IFRS 17, and upon transition our core ROE target will be increased to 15%+ (from 13%+ currently) as a result of the expected changes to core earnings and equity, and our dividend payout ratio target range will be increased to 35% – 45% (from 30% – 40% currently) as a result of the expected changes to core earnings. Given that CSM is an objective metric that illustrates the growth and future earnings capability of an insurance business, we will be introducing two new medium-term targets: new business CSM growth of 15% per year and CSM balance growth of 8% – 10% per year.




1
See “Caution regarding forward-looking statements” below. The information presented reflects the Company’s current interpretation of IFRS 17 based on its facts and circumstances as of the date hereof. Such interpretation, or the underlying relevant facts and circumstances, may change. The Company’s interpretation may also change pending the final issuance of regulatory and industry guidance relating to IFRS 17.
2
As indicated in OSFI’s revised draft Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (LICAT) 2023 guideline issued on June 21, 2021.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is current as of May 11, 2022, unless otherwise noted. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with our unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the MD&A and audited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2021 Annual Report.
For further information relating to our risk management practices and risk factors affecting the Company, see “Risk Management and Risk Factors” and “Critical Actuarial and Accounting Policies” in the MD&A in our 2021 Annual Report and the “Risk Management” note to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our most recent annual and interim reports.
In this MD&A, the terms “Company”, “Manulife”, “we” and “our” mean Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) and its subsidiaries. All amounts are reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Any information contained in, or otherwise accessible through, websites mentioned in this MD&A does not form a part of this document.
Contents
 
A. TOTAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE
1. Profitability
2. Business performance
3. Financial strength
4. Revenue
5. Assets under management and administration
6. Impact of fair value accounting
7. Impact of foreign currency exchange rates
8. Business highlights
9. Embedded value
10. Update on transition to IFRS17
B. PERFORMANCE BY SEGMENT
1. Asia
2. Canada
3. U.S.
4. Global Wealth and Asset Management
5. Corporate and Other
 
 
 
C. RISK MANAGEMENT AND RISK FACTORS UPDATE
1. Variable annuity and segregated fund guarantees
2. Caution related to sensitivities
3. Publicly traded equity performance risk
4. Interest rate and spread risk sensitivities and exposure measures
5. Alternative long-duration asset performance risk
6. Credit risk exposure measures
7. Risk factors – strategic risk from changes in tax laws
D. CRITICAL ACTUARIAL AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1. Critical actuarial and accounting policies
2. Sensitivity of earnings to asset related assumptions
3. Accounting and reporting changes
E. OTHER
1. Outstanding common shares - selected information
2. Legal and regulatory proceedings
3. Non-GAAP and other financial measures
4. Caution regarding forward-looking statements
5. Quarterly financial information
6. Other
 



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A TOTAL COMPANY PERFORMANCE
A1 Profitability
   
Quarterly Results
 
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
 
Net income attributed to shareholders
 
$
2,970
   
$
2,084
   
$
783
 
 
Core earnings(1)
 
$
1,552
   
$
1,708
   
$
1,629
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share ($)
 
$
1.50
   
$
1.03
   
$
0.38
 
 
Diluted core earnings per common share (“Core EPS”) ($)(2)
 
$
0.77
   
$
0.84
   
$
0.82
 
 
Return on common shareholders’ equity (“ROE”)
   
23.0
%
   
15.6
%
   
6.4
%
 
Core ROE(2)
   
11.8
%
   
12.7
%
   
13.7
%
 
Expense efficiency ratio(2)
 
   
50.0
%
   
49.0
%
   
48.5
%
 
General expenses
 
   
1,898
     
2,000
     
2,032
 

(1)
This item is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
(2)
This item is a non-GAAP ratio. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
Quarterly profitability
Manulife’s net income attributed to shareholders was $2,970 million in the first quarter of 2022 (“1Q22”) compared with $783 million in the first quarter of 2021 (“1Q21”). Net income attributed to shareholders is comprised of core earnings (consisting of items we believe reflect the underlying earnings capacity of the business), which amounted to $1,552 million in 1Q22 compared with $1,629 million in 1Q21, and items excluded from core earnings, which amounted to a net gain of $1,418 million in 1Q22 compared with a net charge of $846 million in 1Q21. The effective tax rate on net income attributed to shareholders in 1Q22 was 21% compared with a tax recovery of 4% in 1Q21, reflecting differences in the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax profits and losses.
Net income attributed to shareholders increased $2,187 million compared with 1Q21, driven by gains from the direct impact of markets compared with losses in 1Q21, a gain related to the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction, and a larger gain from investment-related experience compared with 1Q21. Investment-related experience in 1Q22 reflected the favourable impact of fixed income reinvestment activities, higher-than-expected returns (including fair value changes) on alternative long-duration assets (“ALDA”) primarily driven by fair value gains on private equity and real estate as well as favourable credit experience. The gain from the direct impact of markets in 1Q22 reflected the flattening of the yield curve in the U.S. and Canada and widening corporate spreads in the U.S., partially offset by unfavourable equity market performance and losses on the sale of available-for-sale (“AFS”) bonds.
Core earnings decreased $77 million or 4% on a constant exchange rate basis1 compared with 1Q21. The decrease in core earnings in 1Q22 compared with 1Q21 was driven by lower new business gains in Asia, unfavourable impact of markets of $63 million in 1Q22 on seed money investments in new segregated and mutual funds (compared with gains of $16 million in the prior year quarter), and lower in-force earnings in U.S. Annuities, including $35 million due to the variable annuity reinsurance transaction. These items were partially offset by experience gains, in-force business growth in Canada and Asia, higher yield on fixed income investments and lower cost of external debt in Corporate and Other, and higher new business gains in Canada and the U.S. In 1Q22, core earnings included a net gain of $36 million ($50 million pre-tax) related to policyholder insurance and annuity experience compared with a net gain of $48 million ($61 million pre-tax) in 1Q21.2 Actions to improve the capital efficiency of our legacy business were driven by the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction, which



1
Percentage growth / declines in core earnings, core general expenses, pre-tax core earnings, assets under management and administration, assets under management, core EBITDA, general expenses, Manulife Bank average net lending assets and Global Wealth and Asset Management ("Global WAM") revenue are stated on a constant exchange rate basis, a non-GAAP ratio. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.


2
Policyholder experience includes gains of $14 million post-tax in 1Q22 (1Q21 – gains of $10 million post-tax) from the release of margins on medical policies in Hong Kong that have lapsed for customers who have opted to change their existing policies to the new Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (“VHIS”) products. These gains did not have a material impact on core earnings as they were mostly offset by new business strain.
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resulted in $35 million lower core earnings in 1Q22 compared with 1Q21. Excluding these actions, in-force business increased 7%1 compared with 1Q21.
Core earnings by segment is presented in the table below.
 
Core earnings by segment
 
Quarterly Results
 
 
($ millions, unaudited)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
 
Asia
 
$
537
   
$
547
   
$
570
 
 
Canada
   
314
     
286
     
264
 
 
U.S.
   
486
     
467
     
501
 
 
Global Wealth and Asset Management
   
324
     
387
     
312
 
 
Corporate and Other (excluding core investment gains)
   
(209
)
   
(79
)
   
(118
)
 
Core investment gains(1),(2)
 
   
100
     
100
     
100
 
 
Total core earnings
 
 
$
1,552
   
$
1,708
   
$
1,629
 
(1)
This item is disclosed under the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s (“OSFI’s”) Source of Earnings Disclosure (Life Insurance Companies) guideline.
(2)
As outlined in our definition of core earnings in section E3 “Non-GAAP and other financial measures”: Up to $400 million of net favourable investment-related experience will be reported in core earnings in a single year, which are referred to as “core investment gains”. This means up to $100 million in the first quarter, up to $200 million on a year-to-date basis in the second quarter, up to $300 million on a year-to-date basis in the third quarter and up to $400 million on a full year basis in the fourth quarter. Any investment-related experience losses reported in a quarter will be offset against the net year-to-date investment-related experience gains with the difference being included in core earnings subject to a maximum of the year-to-date core investment gains and a minimum of zero, which reflects our expectation that investment-related experience will be positive through-the-business cycle.
The table below presents net income attributed to shareholders consisting of core earnings and items excluded from core earnings.
   
Quarterly Results
 
 
($ millions, unaudited)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
 
Core earnings
 
$
1,552
   
$
1,708
   
$
1,629
 
 
Items excluded from core earnings:(1)
                       
 
Investment-related experience outside of core earnings(2)
   
558
     
126
     
77
 
 
Direct impact of equity markets and interest rates and
variable annuity guarantee liabilities(3)
   
97
     
398
     
(835
)
 
Direct impact of equity markets and variable annuity guarantee liabilities
   
(110
)
   
124
     
3
 
 
Fixed income reinvestment rates assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities
   
351
     
454
     
(832
)
 
Sale of AFS bonds and derivative positions in the Corporate and Other segment
 
   
(144
)
   
(180
)
   
(6
)
 
Restructuring charge(4)
   
-
     
-
     
(115
)
 
Reinsurance transactions, tax-related items and other(5)
   
763
     
(148
)
   
27
 
 
Total items excluded from core earnings
 
   
1,418
     
376
     
(846
)
 
Net income attributed to shareholders
 
 
$
2,970
   
$
2,084
   
$
783
 
(1)
These items are disclosed under OSFI’s Source of Earnings Disclosure (Life Insurance Companies) guideline.
(2)
Total investment-related experience in 1Q22 was a net gain of $658 million, compared with a net gain of $177 million in 1Q21, and in accordance with our definition of core earnings, we included $100 million of investment-related experience gains in core earnings and a $558 million gain in items excluded from core earnings in 1Q22 ($100 million of core investment gains and a gain of $77 million, respectively, in 1Q21). Investment-related experience gains in 1Q22 reflected the favourable impact of fixed income reinvestment activities, higher-than-expected returns (including fair value changes) on ALDA primarily driven by fair value gains on private equity and real estate investments, and favourable credit experience. Investment-related experience gains in 1Q21 reflected higher-than-expected returns (including fair value changes) on ALDA primarily driven by fair value gains on private equity investments partially offset by lower-than-assumed returns on real estate, the favourable impact of fixed income reinvestment activities and favourable credit experience.
(3)
The direct impact of markets was a net gain of $97 million in 1Q22 driven by the flattening of the yield curve in the U.S. and Canada and widening corporate spreads in the U.S. partially offset by unfavourable equity market performance and losses on the sale of AFS bonds. The direct impact of markets was a net charge of $835 million in 1Q21. Approximately one-half of the 1Q21 charge was due to non-parallel yield curve movements, primarily driven by the steepening of the yield curve in the U.S. and Canada and the other half was due to the impact of higher risk-free interest rates and narrowing corporate spreads.
(4)
In 1Q21, we reported a restructuring charge of $150 million pre-tax ($115 million post-tax) related to actions that are expected to result in recurring total annual expense savings of $250 million (pre-tax) by 2023; $100 million (pre-tax) of these expected total annual savings were realized in 2021, and $200 (pre-tax) million of total annual savings are expected in 2022.2
(5)
The 1Q22 net gain of $763 million included an $842 million gain resulting from the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction, partially offset by a charge of $71 million related to withholding tax on anticipated remittances resulting from the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction and an integration charge of $8 million in our Vietnam operation. The 1Q21 net gain included a tax gain related to the divestment of our Thailand operation of $19 million and reinsurance transactions in Asia of $8 million.



1
Percentage growth is based on the pre-tax impact of these actions, and is stated on a constant exchange rate basis.
2
See “Caution regarding forward-looking statements” below.
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Net income attributed to shareholders by segment is presented in the following table.
 
Net income attributed to shareholders by segment
 
Quarterly Results
 
 
($ millions, unaudited)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
 
Asia
 
$
773
   
$
645
   
$
957
 
 
Canada
   
547
     
616
     
(19
)
 
U.S.
   
2,067
     
494
     
96
 
 
Global Wealth and Asset Management
   
324
     
387
     
312
 
 
Corporate and Other
   
(741
)
   
(58
)
   
(563
)
 
Total net income attributed to shareholders
 
 
$
2,970
   
$
2,084
   
$
783
 
The expense efficiency ratio was 50.0% for 1Q22, compared with 48.5% in 1Q21. The 1.5 percentage point increase in the ratio compared with 1Q21 was driven by a 6% decrease in pre-tax core earnings1 and core general expenses1 that were in line with 1Q21. Core general expenses reflected temporary reductions in distribution-related and discretionary expenses due to lower 1Q22 sales, offset by higher 1Q22 workforce costs. We continue to focus on expense discipline to achieve our goal of consistently achieving a ratio of less than 50%.
Total general expenses decreased 6% on a constant exchange rate basis due to the 1Q21 restructuring charge partially offset by a 1Q22 integration charge in our Vietnam operation and expenses associated with the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction. Total general expenses decreased 7% on an actual exchange rate basis reflecting the previously-noted items partially offset by the favourable impact of the strengthening of the Canadian dollar compared with the Japanese Yen.
A2 Business performance
   
Quarterly Results
 
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated) (unaudited)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
 
Asia APE sales
 
$
1,048
   
$
890
   
$
1,280
 
 
Canada APE sales
 
$
363
   
$
295
   
$
355
 
 
U.S. APE sales
 
$
199
   
$
244
   
$
150
 
 
Total APE sales(1)
 
$
1,610
   
$
1,429
   
$
1,785
 
 
Asia new business value
 
$
340
   
$
391
   
$
477
 
 
Canada new business value
 
$
104
   
$
82
   
$
78
 
 
U.S. new business value
 
$
69
   
$
82
   
$
44
 
 
Total new business value(1)
 
$
513
   
$
555
   
$
599
 
 
Global Wealth and Asset Management net flows ($ billions)(1)
 
$
6.9
   
$
8.1
   
$
1.4
 
 
Global Wealth and Asset Management gross flows ($ billions)(1)
 
$
38.5
   
$
36.0
   
$
39.7
 
 
Global Wealth and Asset Management assets under management
and administration ($ billions)(2)
 
$
808.0
   
$
855.9
   
$
764.1
 
 
Global Wealth and Asset Management total invested assets ($ billions)
 
$
3.5
   
$
4.5
   
$
4.3
 
 
Global Wealth and Asset Management segregated funds net assets ($ billions)
 
$
236.6
   
$
252.6
   
$
234.5
 
 
Total assets under management and administration ($billions)(2),(3)
 
$
1,349.2
   
$
1,425.8
   
$
1,294.9
 
 
Total invested assets ($ billions)(3)
 
$
409.4
   
$
427.1
   
$
397.9
 
 
Total segregated fund net assets ($ billions)(3)
 
$
371.9
   
$
399.8
   
$
371.7
 

(1)
For more information on this metric, see “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below.
(2)
This item is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
(3)
See section A5 below for more information.
Annualized premium equivalent (“APE”) sales were $1.6 billion in 1Q22, a decrease of 9%2 compared with 1Q21. In Asia, APE sales decreased 17% compared with 1Q21 due to continued adverse impacts from COVID-19 in Hong Kong and several markets in Asia Other3 and lower sales in Japan. In Japan, APE sales declined 48%, compared with 1Q21 primarily due to a decrease in corporate-owned life insurance (“COLI”) product sales. In Hong Kong, APE sales decreased 23% compared with 1Q21 driven by tighter containment measures following an



1
This item is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
2
Percentage growth / declines in APE sales, gross flows, net flows, and NBV are stated on a constant exchange rate basis.
3
Asia Other excludes Hong Kong and Japan.
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outbreak of COVID-19 during the quarter. Asia Other APE sales decreased 8% compared with 1Q21, as higher sales in bancassurance in Singapore were more than offset by lower agency sales, which were adversely impacted by a resurgence of COVID-19 in markets such as Vietnam and Indonesia, and lower critical illness sales in mainland China. In Canada, APE sales increased 2% compared with 1Q21, primarily driven by increased customer demand for our lower risk segregated fund products and higher mid-size group insurance sales, partially offset by variability in the large-case group insurance market. In the U.S., APE sales increased 32% compared with 1Q21, driven by our differentiated domestic product offerings which include the John Hancock Vitality feature and higher customer demand for insurance protection in the current COVID-19 environment of greater consumer interest in improving baseline health, and strong international sales, which are reported as a part of the U.S. segment results.
New business value (“NBV”) was $513 million in 1Q22, a decrease of 14% compared with 1Q21. In Asia, NBV decreased 28% compared with 1Q21 to $340 million, reflecting lower sales volumes in Hong Kong and several markets in Asia Other due to the impact of COVID-19, lower COLI product sales in Japan, and unfavourable product mix related to lower critical illness sales in mainland China. In Canada, NBV of $104 million was up 33% compared with 1Q21, driven by higher margins across all business lines. In the U.S., NBV of $69 million was up 57% compared with 1Q21, driven by higher sales volumes and interest rates, and favourable product mix.
Global Wealth and Asset Management reported net inflows of $6.9 billion in 1Q22 compared with net inflows of $1.4 billion in 1Q21. Net inflows in Retail were $4.0 billion in 1Q22 compared with net inflows of $6.5 billion in 1Q21, reflecting lower gross flows, mainly in fixed income products and higher mutual fund redemptions in Canada. This was partially offset by Asia Retail, as higher gross flows in mainland China and Japan were partially offset by Indonesia. U.S. Retail net inflows remained robust and were in line with 1Q21. Net inflows in Retirement were $2.0 billion in 1Q22 compared with net inflows of $2.1 billion in 1Q21, reflecting higher plan redemptions, partially offset by growth in member contributions and new plan sales, as well as lower member withdrawals. Net inflows in Institutional Asset Management were $0.9 billion in 1Q22 compared with net outflows of $7.2 billion in 1Q21, driven by the non-recurrence of a $9.4 billion redemption in Asia in 1Q21, partially offset by lower sales of fixed income mandates.
A3 Financial strength
   
Quarterly Results
 
 
(unaudited)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
 
MLI’s LICAT ratio(1)
   
140
%
   
142
%
   
137
%
 
Financial leverage ratio
   
26.4
%
   
25.8
%
   
29.5
%
 
Consolidated capital ($ billions)(2)
 
$
63.9
   
$
66.0
   
$
59.5
 
 
Book value per common share ($)
 
$
26.33
   
$
26.78
   
$
23.40
 
 
Book value per common share excluding AOCI ($)
 
 
$
25.28
   
$
24.12
   
$
21.84
 


(1)
This item is disclosed under OSFI’s Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test Public Disclosure Requirements guideline.
(2)
This item is a capital management measure. For more information on this metric, see “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below.
The Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (“LICAT”) ratio for The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”) as at March 31, 2022 was 140% compared with 142% as at December 31, 2021. The two percentage point decrease was driven by an unfavourable capital impact from the large increase in risk-free rates, partly offset by a favorable impact from the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction.
MFC’s LICAT ratio was 128% as at March 31, 2022, compared with 132% as at December 31, 2021. The difference between the MLI and MFC ratios as at March 31, 2022 was largely due to the $5.7 billion of MFC senior debt outstanding that does not qualify as available capital at the MFC level but, based on the form it was down-streamed, qualifies as regulatory capital for MLI. Net capital issuance was largely neutral to MLI as the issuance of senior debt was offset by preferred share redemptions and common share buybacks.

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MFC’s financial leverage ratio as at March 31, 2022 was 26.4%, an increase of 0.6 percentage points from 25.8% as at December 31, 2021. The increase in the ratio was driven by the net issuance of securities1, a decrease in the carrying value of AFS debt securities from higher interest rates, the impact of a stronger Canadian dollar and common share buybacks, partially offset by growth in retained earnings.
MFC’s consolidated capital was $63.9 billion as at March 31, 2022, a decrease of $2.1 billion compared with $66.0 billion as at December 31, 2021, driven by a decline in total equity due to a reduction in the carrying value of AFS debt securities from higher interest rates, the impact of a stronger Canadian dollar, the redemption of preferred shares and common share buybacks, partially offset by growth in retained earnings.
Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities2 was $250.1 billion as at March 31, 2022 compared with $268.4 billion as at December 31, 2021. The reduction was primarily driven by the lower market value of fixed income instruments due to higher interest rates.
Book value per common share as at March 31, 2022 was $26.33, a 2% decrease compared with $26.78 as at December 31, 2021. Book value per common share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) was $25.28 as at March 31, 2022, a 5% increase compared with $24.12 as at December 31, 2021. The number of common shares outstanding was 1,929 million as at March 31, 2022 and was 1,943 million as at December 31, 2021.
A4 Revenue
   
Quarterly Results
 
($ millions, unaudited)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
Gross premiums
 
$
11,654
   
$
11,505
   
$
10,992
 
Premiums ceded to reinsurers
   
(2,152
)
   
(1,445
)
   
(1,384
)
Net premium income
   
9,502
     
10,060
     
9,608
 
Investment income
   
3,417
     
4,350
     
3,214
 
Other revenue
   
1,991
     
2,741
     
2,637
 
Revenue before realized and unrealized investment gains and losses
   
14,910
     
17,151
     
15,459
 
 
Realized and unrealized gains and losses on assets supporting insurance and
investment contract liabilities and on the macro hedge program(1)
   
(18,540
)
   
4,460
     
(17,056
)
 
Total revenue
 
$
(3,630
)
 
$
21,611
   
$
(1,597
)

(1)
See section A6 “Impact of fair value accounting”. Also see section A1 “Profitability” for information on the direct impact of equity markets and interest rates and variable annuity guarantee liabilities.
Total revenue in 1Q22 was a net loss of $3.6 billion compared with a net loss of $1.6 billion in 1Q21. The amount of revenue reported in any fiscal period can be significantly affected by fair value accounting, which can materially impact the reported realized and unrealized investment gains or losses on assets supporting insurance and investment contract liabilities and on the macro hedge program, a component of revenue (see section A7 “Impact of fair value accounting” below). Accordingly, we discuss specific drivers of revenue in each segment before realized and unrealized investment gains and losses in section B “Performance by Segment” below.
1Q22 revenue before realized and unrealized investment gains and losses of $14.9 billion decreased $0.5 billion compared with 1Q21, driven primarily by the closing of the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction in 1Q22, which increased ceded premiums and reduced other revenue, partially offset by higher premiums from in-force business growth.
Net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses on assets supporting insurance and investment contract liabilities and on the macro hedge program was a net charge of $18.5 billion in 1Q22 compared with a net charge of $17.1 billion in 1Q21. The charge in 1Q22 and 1Q21 was primarily driven by the impact of interest rate increases.



1
Net issuance of securities in 1Q22 consists of the issuance of senior debt of $0.9 billion, and the redemption of preferred shares of $0.7 billion.
2
Includes cash & cash equivalents, comprised of cash on deposit, Canadian and U.S. Treasury Bills and high quality short-term investments, and marketable assets, comprised of investment grade government and agency bonds, investment grade corporate bonds, investment grade securitized instruments, publicly traded common stocks and preferred shares.
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See section A6 “Impact of fair value accounting” below. Also, see section A1 “Profitability” for additional information on the impact on 1Q22 net income attributed to shareholders from the direct impact of equity markets and interest rates and variable annuity guarantee liabilities.
A5 Assets under management and administration (“AUMA”)
AUMA as at March 31, 2022 was $1.3 trillion, a decrease of 4% compared with December 31, 2021, primarily due to the impact of higher interest rates and lower equity markets partially offset by 1Q22 net inflows. Total invested assets and segregated funds net assets decreased 4% and 7%, respectively, on an actual exchange rate basis primarily due to the impact of higher interest rates and lower equity markets.
A6
Impact of fair value accounting
Fair value accounting policies affect the measurement of both our assets and our liabilities. The difference between the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities determined as of the balance sheet date and the immediately preceding balance sheet date in accordance with the applicable fair value accounting principles is reported as investment-related experience and the direct impact of equity markets and interest rates and variable annuity guarantees, each of which impacts net income attributed to shareholders (see Section A1 “Profitability” above for discussion of 1Q22 experience).
Net realized and unrealized investment losses on assets supporting insurance and investment contract liabilities and on the macro hedge program were $18.5 billion for 1Q22 (1Q21 – net losses of $17.1 billion). See “Revenue” section above for discussion of results.
As outlined in “Critical Actuarial and Accounting Policies” in the MD&A in our 2021 Annual Report, net insurance contract liabilities under IFRS are determined using Canadian Asset Liability Method (“CALM”), as required by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (“CIA”). The measurement of policy liabilities includes the estimated value of future policyholder benefits and settlement obligations to be paid over the term remaining on in-force policies, including the costs of servicing the policies, reduced by the future expected policy revenues and future expected investment income on assets supporting the policies. Investment returns are projected using current asset portfolios and projected reinvestment strategies. Experience gains and losses are reported when current period activity differs from what was assumed in the policy liabilities at the beginning of the period. We classify gains and losses by assumption type. For example, current period investing activities that increase (decrease) the future expected investment income on assets supporting the policies will result in an investment-related experience gain (loss). See description of investment-related experience in “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below.
A7
Impact of foreign currency exchange rates
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates from 1Q21 to 1Q22, primarily due to a stronger Canadian dollar compared with the Japanese Yen, decreased core earnings by $9 million in 1Q22. The impact of foreign currency exchange rates on items excluded from core earnings does not provide relevant information given the nature of those items.


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A8
Business highlights
In Asia, we commenced offering insurance solutions to VietinBank’s 14 million customers, as part of our new 16-year exclusive bancassurance partnership in Vietnam. In the U.S., we closed the transaction to reinsure over 75% of the legacy variable annuity block. The transaction resulted in the release of $2.4 billion1 of capital. In Global WAM, we announced the launch of the Real Asset Investment Strategy in Canada, which provides investors access to a mix of global private and public real asset investments, combining the benefits of broad private asset exposures with the liquidity benefits of allocating to public markets. We have made tremendous progress increasing our relationship Net Promoter Score (“rNPS”) by 20 points from +1 in 2017 to +21 in 2021. In recent months, our service levels were impacted by temporary workforce capacity constraints and at the end of 1Q22, the rolling four quarter average NPS was tracking below our 2022 target of +31. We remain on track to achieve our 2025 supplemental goal of +37.2
In addition, we continued to make progress on our digital journey in 1Q22. In Asia, greater than 10% of APE sales resulted from leads generated using advanced analytics to identify additional needs from existing customers. In Canada, we launched an enhanced Manulife Vitality mobile app experience for our individual insurance business, giving the app a new look and feel with easier navigation to further drive customer engagement. In the U.S., we reduced the time to onboard a producer in our digital brokerage channel from three weeks to just five days, by implementing automated background checks. In our Global WAM Retirement business, we enabled registration directly through the mobile app in Canada, resulting in approximately 50,000 customers using our mobile applications by the end of the quarter.
A9
Embedded value3
Embedded value was $64.8 billion or $33.35 per share, as of December 31, 2021, an increase of $3.7 billion from December 31, 2020. More information about embedded value can be found in our 2021 Embedded Value report, which is available on our website.
A10 Update on transition to IFRS 174
As noted in “Critical Actuarial and Accounting Policies – Future Accounting and Reporting Changes” in the MD&A in our 2021 Annual Report, IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts” will replace IFRS 4 “Insurance Contracts” and therefore CALM effective for years beginning on January 1, 2023. The new standard will materially change the recognition and measurement of insurance contracts and the corresponding presentation and disclosures in the Company’s financial statements. We will be electing the option to record changes in insurance contract liabilities arising from changes in interest rates through other comprehensive income and will classify debt instruments as fair value through other comprehensive income under IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”. The impacts of IFRS 17 are expected to include:
The establishment of a Contractual Service Margin (“CSM”) on our in-force business which is expected to lead to an increase in insurance contract liabilities. The CSM represents unearned profits that are expected to amortize into income as services are provided. We continue to evaluate the potential impacts of all other changes including available accounting policy choices under IFRS 17 on the measurement of our insurance contract liabilities. While there is a range of outcomes for the CSM and all other changes impacting insurance contract liabilities, a significant portion of the impact to equity is expected to result from establishing a CSM on our in-force business. The overall impact of establishing the CSM, as well as other measurement impacts on our assets and liabilities, is expected to decrease equity upon transition by




1
Includes a release of $1.6 billion of additional capital, a one-time after-tax gain of $842 million recognized in 1Q22, and a one-time after-tax loss of $40 million recognized in the fourth quarter of 2021 (“4Q21”).
2
See “Caution regarding forward-looking statements” below.
3
For more information on this metric, see “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below.
4
See “Caution regarding forward-looking statements” below. The information presented reflects the Company’s current interpretation of IFRS 17 based on its facts and circumstances as of the date hereof. Such interpretation, or the underlying relevant facts and circumstances, may change. The Company’s interpretation may also change pending the final issuance of regulatory and industry guidance relating to IFRS 17.
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approximately 20%. The CSM however will be treated as available capital under LICAT1, and our capital position will remain strong under IFRS 17.
The deferral of the recognition of new business gains via the CSM, and to a substantially lesser extent, the timing of investments results, will shift earnings out into future periods and thus on transition, will result in lower net income and core earnings in 2022 under IFRS 17 compared to IFRS 4. This impact will be partially offset by the amortization into income of the CSM that will be established on our in-force business. Overall, considering these items along with the various other impacts, on transition we expect 2022 core earnings to decline by approximately 10% under IFRS 17 compared with IFRS 4. In addition, we expect IFRS17 to improve the stability of both our core earnings and net income attributed to shareholders. Our net income attributed to shareholders will also be impacted by prevailing market conditions, which are difficult to predict.
Core earnings will remain a key performance metric and the definition will be adapted to align with IFRS 17. Under the revised definition, core earnings will exclude items such as the direct impact of markets and interest rates, including investment experience from ALDA, realized gains and losses on AFS assets, hedge ineffectiveness, and changes in methods and assumptions recorded directly in profit or loss. We believe that the revised core earnings definition represents our operating performance and the long-term earnings capacity of the business.
The treatment of new business gains under IFRS 17 is materially different from IFRS 4. The CSM is an intrinsic part of the value of an insurance business and is a measure of growth and future earnings generation capability. This highlights the importance of the CSM as a GAAP performance measure and as such, on transition, we will be adding two new medium-term targets:

   i.)
15% growth per year for new business CSM, and
   ii.)
8% to 10% growth per year in the CSM balance.

We are also confirming our medium-term financial and operating targets under IFRS 17, and upon transition, will adjust certain targets as follows:
Core ROE will be increased to 15%+ (from 13%+ currently) due to the expected changes to core earnings and equity,
Common share core dividend payout ratio2 will be increased to 35% to 45% (from 30% to 40% currently) due to the expected changes to core earnings, and
Leverage ratio definition will be adjusted to include the CSM in the denominator given the CSM represents unearned profit and available capital under LICAT.
We reported $191 million (post-tax) from the impact of new business3, which is included in net income attributed to shareholders in 1Q22 (1Q21 – $280 million). Under IFRS 17, the impact of new business will be recorded in the CSM and amortized into earnings as services are provided, unless the contracts are onerous4 at issue in which case the impact will be recorded directly in earnings. An onerous designation does not necessarily mean that the contract is not profitable over its lifetime.



1
As indicated in OSFI’s revised draft Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (LICAT) 2023 guideline issued on June 21, 2021.
2
This item is a non-GAAP ratio. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
3
The impact of new business represents the financial impact of all new business written in the period, including acquisition expenses.
4
Under IFRS 17, an insurance contract is onerous at the date of initial recognition if the fulfilment cash flows allocated to the contract and premiums, acquisition expenses and commissions arising from the contract at the date of initial recognition, in total are a net outflow (i.e. if there is a loss at initial recognition). An onerous designation does not necessarily mean that the contract is not profitable over its lifetime.


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B PERFORMANCE BY SEGMENT
B1
Asia
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
Quarterly Results
 
 
Canadian dollars
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
Net income attributed to shareholders(1)
 
$
773
   
$
645
   
$
957
 
Core earnings(1)
   
537
     
547
     
570
 
Annualized premium equivalent sales
   
1,048
     
890
     
1,280
 
New business value
   
340
     
391
     
477
 
Revenue
   
3,012
     
7,951
     
5,840
 
Revenue before realized and unrealized investment gains and losses(2)
   
7,568
     
6,874
     
7,221
 
Assets under management ($ billions)(3)
 
   
144.4
     
154.7
     
137.0
 
Total invested assets ($ billions)
 
   
120.5
     
129.2
     
113.9
 
Total segregated fund invested assets ($ billions)
 
   
23.9
     
25.5
     
23.1
 

U.S. dollars
                       
Net income attributed to shareholders(1)
  US$
 610     US$
 513     US$
 755  
Core earnings(1)
   
424
     
435
     
450
 
Annualized premium equivalent sales
   
827
     
708
     
1,010
 
New business value
   
268
     
311
     
376
 
Revenue
   
2,377
     
6,313
     
4,610
 
Revenue before realized and unrealized investment gains and losses(2)
   
5,975
     
5,458
     
5,701
 
Assets under management ($ billions)(3)
 
   
115.6
     
122.0
     
108.9
 
Total invested assets ($ billions)
 
   
96.5
     
101.9
     
90.6
 
Total segregated fund invested assets ($ billions)
 
   
19.1
     
20.1
     
18.3
 

(1)
(2)
(3)
See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss) attributed to shareholders.
See section A6 “Impact of fair value accounting”.
This item is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
Asia’s net income attributed to shareholders was $773 million in 1Q22 compared with $957 million in 1Q21. Net income attributed to shareholders is comprised of core earnings, which was $537 million in 1Q22 compared with $570 million in 1Q21, and items excluded from core earnings, which amounted to a net gain of $236 million in 1Q22 compared with a net gain of $387 million in 1Q21. See section E3 “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below, for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss) attributed to shareholders, and section A1 “Profitability” above, for explanations of the items excluded from core earnings. The changes in net income attributed to shareholders and core earnings expressed in Canadian dollars were due to the factors described below and, in addition, the change in core earnings reflected a net $9 million unfavourable impact due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates versus the Canadian dollar.
Expressed in U.S. dollars, the presentation currency of the segment, net income attributed to shareholders was US$610 million in 1Q22 compared with US$755 million in 1Q21 and core earnings were US$424 million in 1Q22 compared with US$450 million in 1Q21. Items excluded from core earnings were a net gain of US$186 million in 1Q22 compared with a net gain of US$305 million in 1Q21.
Core earnings in 1Q22 decreased 5% compared with 1Q21 driven by lower new business volumes reflecting COVID-19 containment measures in Hong Kong and several markets in Asia Other, lower COLI sales in Japan, and unfavourable product mix in mainland China. They were offset by in-force business growth, experience gains, and higher new business volumes in Singapore. In addition, higher investment income on allocated capital increased core earnings by US$13 million compared with 1Q21 (see Corporate and Other segment).
APE sales in 1Q22 were US$827 million, a decrease of 17% compared with 1Q21. There continued to be adverse impacts from COVID-19 in Hong Kong and several markets in Asia Other, and lower COLI product sales in Japan. NBV in 1Q22 was US$268 million, a 28% decrease compared with 1Q21, reflecting lower sales in Hong Kong, Japan and Asia Other, and unfavourable product mix in Asia Other. New business value margin (“NBV margin”)1 was 38.1% in 1Q22 compared with 42.9% in 1Q21.



1
For more information on this metric, see “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below.
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Hong Kong APE sales in 1Q22 were US$168 million, a 23% decrease compared with 1Q21. The decrease in sales was driven by tighter containment measures following an outbreak of COVID-19 during the quarter, and limitations on travel between Hong Kong and mainland China continued to impact cross-border commerce. Hong Kong NBV was US$116 million in 1Q22, a decrease of 20% compared with 1Q21 due to lower sales volumes. Hong Kong NBV margin was 69.1% in 1Q22, an increase of 3.0 percentage points compared with 1Q21.
Japan APE sales and NBV in 1Q22 were US$78 million and US$15 million, a decrease of 48% and 52% compared with 1Q21, respectively, as a result of lower COLI product sales. Japan NBV margin was 19.3% in 1Q22, a decrease of 1.8 percentage points compared with 1Q21.
Asia Other APE sales in 1Q22 were US$581 million, an 8% decrease compared with 1Q21 driven by lower agency sales, which were adversely affected by a resurgence of COVID-19 in markets such as Vietnam and Indonesia, and lower critical illness sales in mainland China. These items were partially offset by higher sales in bancassurance in Singapore. Asia Other NBV in 1Q22 of US$137 million decreased 31% compared with 1Q21, primarily due to lower sales volumes and unfavourable product mix. Asia Other NBV margin was 29.9% in 1Q22, a decrease of 10.0 percentage points compared with 1Q21.
Assets under management were US$115.6 billion as at March 31, 2022, a decrease of US$6.4 billion or 4% compared with December 31, 2021, driven by lower total invested assets and segregated funds net assets. The decrease was driven by the impact of market movements resulting from higher interest rates, partially offset by net customer inflows of US$3.4 billion.
Revenue was US$2.4 billion in 1Q22 compared with US$4.6 billion in 1Q21. The reduction in revenue reflects higher realized and unrealized investment losses in 1Q22 driven by the impact of higher interest rates on total invested assets. Revenue before realized and unrealized investment gains and losses was US$6.0 billion in 1Q22, an increase of US$0.3 billion compared with 1Q21, driven by recurring premium growth from in-force business.
Business highlights  In 1Q22, we:
commenced offering insurance solutions to Vietinbank’s 14 million customers, as a part of our new 16-year exclusive bancassurance partnership in Vietnam,
reported greater than 10% of APE sales from leads generated using advanced analytics to identify additional needs from existing customers, and
continued to deliver scale efficiencies and a modern technology architecture to support our digital ambitions; 68% of our applications are now hosted on the cloud, up 10% compared with 1Q21.
B2
Canada
   
Quarterly Results
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
 
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders(1)
 
$
547
   
$
616
   
$
(19
)
 
Core earnings(1)
   
314
     
286
     
264
 
 
Annualized premium equivalent sales
   
363
     
295
     
355
 
 
Manulife Bank average net lending assets ($ billions)(2)
   
23.7
     
23.3
     
22.8
 
 
Revenue
   
(2,283
)
   
6,100
     
(2,577
)
 
Revenue before realized and unrealized investment income gains and losses
   
3,933
     
4,075
     
3,550
 
 
Assets under management ($ billions)
 
   
152.4
     
162.0
     
152.4
 
 
Total invested assets ($ billions)
 
   
112.7
     
119.9
     
114.5
 
 
Segregated funds net assets ($ billions)
 
   
39.7
     
42.1
     
37.9
 

(1)
See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss) attributed to shareholders.
(2)
This item is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
Canada’s 1Q22 net income attributed to shareholders was $547 million compared with a net loss attributed to shareholders of $19 million in 1Q21. Net income attributed to shareholders is comprised of core earnings, which were $314 million in 1Q22 compared with $264 million in 1Q21, and items excluded from core earnings, which amounted to a net gain of $233 million in 1Q22 compared with a net charge of $283 million in 1Q21. See section E3 “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below, for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss)
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attributed to shareholders, and section A1 “Profitability” above, for explanations of the items excluded from core earnings.
Core earnings increased $50 million or 19% compared with 1Q21, primarily reflecting higher in-force earnings, experience gains, which included more favourable policyholder experience, and new business gains in our individual insurance business. These items were partially offset by lower Manulife Bank earnings.
APE sales of $363 million in 1Q22 increased by $8 million or 2% compared with 1Q21, primarily driven by increased customer demand for our lower risk segregated fund products and higher group insurance mid-size business sales, partially offset by variability in the large-case group insurance market.
Individual insurance APE sales in 1Q22 of $95 million increased $5 million or 6% compared with 1Q21, primarily due to higher par and travel sales.
Group insurance APE sales in 1Q22 of $157 million decreased $9 million or 5% compared with 1Q21, primarily due to variability in the large-case group insurance market, partially offset by higher mid-size business sales.
Annuities APE sales in 1Q22 of $111 million increased $12 million or 12% compared with 1Q21, due to increased customer demand for our lower risk segregated funds.
Manulife Bank average net lending assets for the quarter were $23.7 billion as at March 31, 2022, up $0.4 billion or 2% compared with the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
Assets under management were $152.4 billion as at March 31, 2022, a decrease of $9.6 billion or 6% compared with December 31, 2021, due to lower total invested assets and segregated funds net assets, primarily reflecting the impact of higher interest rates.
Revenue in 1Q22 was a net loss of $2.3 billion compared with a net loss of $2.6 billion in 1Q21. The 1Q22 and 1Q21 net loss were primarily due to realized and unrealized investment losses driven by the impact of higher interest rates on total invested assets. Revenue before realized and unrealized investment gains and losses was $3.9 billion in 1Q22, an increase of $0.4 billion compared with 1Q21, due to growth in premiums and higher investment income.
Business highlights  In 1Q22, we:
were named one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2022 by Forbes and received three recognitions from Mediacorp Canada Inc. as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and
launched an enhanced Manulife Vitality mobile app experience for our individual insurance business, giving the app a new look and feel with easier navigation to further drive customer engagement.



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B3
U.S.
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
Quarterly Results
 
Canadian dollars
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
Net income attributed to shareholders(1)
 
$
2,067
   
$
494
   
$
96
 
 
Core earnings(1)
   
486
     
467
     
501
 
Annualized premium equivalent sales
   
199
     
244
     
150
 
Revenue
   
(5,344
)
   
5,716
     
(5,992
)
Revenue before realized and unrealized investment income gains and losses
   
2,373
     
4,343
     
3,533
 
 
Assets under management ($ billions)
 
   
222.8
     
244.5
     
228.2
 
 
Total invested assets ($ billions)
 
   
151.0
     
164.9
     
151.9
 
 
Segregated funds net assets ($ billions)
 
   
71.8
     
79.6
     
76.3
 

U.S. dollars
                       
Net income attributed to shareholders(1)
  US$
 1,633     US$
 392     US$
 76  
 
Core earnings(1)
   
384
     
370
     
396
 
Annualized premium equivalent sales
   
157
     
193
     
119
 
Revenue
   
(4,220
)
   
4,537
     
(4,733
)
Revenue before realized and unrealized investment income gains and losses
   
1,875
     
3,447
     
2,791
 
Assets under management ($ billions)
 
   
178.3
     
192.8
     
181.5
 
Total invested assets ($ billions)
 
   
120.8
     
130.0
     
120.8
 
Segregated funds net assets ($ billions)
 
   
57.5
     
62.8
     
60.7
 

(1)
See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss) attributed to shareholders.
U.S. 1Q22 net income attributed to shareholders was $2,067 million compared with $96 million in 1Q21. Net income attributed to shareholders is comprised of core earnings, which amounted to $486 million in 1Q22 compared with $501 million in 1Q21, and items excluded from core earnings, which amounted to a net gain of $1,581 million in 1Q22 compared with a net charge of $405 million in 1Q21. See section E3 “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below, for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss) attributed to shareholders, and section A1 “Profitability” above, for explanations of the items excluded from core earnings. The changes in net income attributed to shareholders and core earnings expressed in Canadian dollars were due to the factors described below. The impact on core earnings from the change in foreign currency rate of the U.S. dollar compared with the Canadian dollar was immaterial.
Expressed in U.S. dollars, the functional currency of the segment, 1Q22 net income attributed to shareholders was US$1,633 million compared with US$76 million in 1Q21, core earnings were US$384 million in 1Q22 compared with US$396 million in 1Q21, and items excluded from core earnings were a net gain of US$1,249 million in 1Q22 compared with a net charge of US$320 million in 1Q21. The increase in items excluded from core earnings included a gain of US$665 million related to the variable annuity reinsurance transaction which closed on February 1, 2022.
Core earnings decreased US$12 million or 3% compared with 1Q21, with lower core earnings in Annuities partially offset by an increase in Insurance. In Annuities, the decline in core earnings was driven by reduced in-force earnings of US$28 million due to the reinsurance of a significant portion of the variable annuity block, the non-recurrence of prior year gains from the Annuity Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit offer program, and less favourable policyholder experience. The growth in core earnings in Insurance was driven by experience gains and increased new business gains from higher sales volumes. Insurance policyholder experience was comparable with 1Q21. Long-term care policyholder experience was less favourable than prior year, while the unfavourable experience in life insurance improved compared with the prior year. In addition, higher investment income on allocated capital increased core earnings by US$6 million compared with 1Q21 (see Corporate and Other segment).
APE sales in 1Q22 of US$157 million increased 32% compared with 1Q21 across almost all product lines. The increase was due to our differentiated domestic product offerings which include the John Hancock Vitality feature, and higher customer demand for insurance protection in the current COVID-19 environment of greater consumer
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interest in improving baseline health, as well as strong international sales. APE sales of products with the John Hancock Vitality PLUS feature in 1Q22 increased 72% compared with 1Q21.
Assets under management as at March 31, 2022 were US$178 billion, a decrease of 8% compared with December 31, 2021. The decrease in total invested assets and segregated funds net assets was primarily due to the impact from markets, reflecting the increase in rates and a decline in equity markets, and the continued run-off of the annuity business, including impacts on total invested assets from the above noted reinsurance of a block of our variable annuity business in 1Q22.
Revenue in 1Q22 was a net loss of US$4.2 billion compared with a net loss of US$4.7 billion in 1Q21. The 1Q22 and 1Q21 net loss were primarily due to realized and unrealized investment losses driven by the impact of higher interest rates on total invested assets, as well as the impact of the variable annuity reinsurance transaction in 1Q22. Revenue before net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses was US$1.9 billion in 1Q22 compared with US$2.8 billion in 1Q21. The US$0.9 billion decrease was driven by the impact of the above-noted variable annuity reinsurance transaction in 1Q22.
Business highlights In 1Q22, we:
closed the transaction to reinsure over 75% of the legacy variable annuity block on February 1, 2022, as noted above. This transaction resulted in the release of US$1.9 billion of capital, which included a cumulative one-time after-tax gain of US$633 million1,

enabled third-party ownership submission of life insurance applications via JH eApp. This advancement allows even very large cases, which are typically trust-owned, to take advantage of our digital experience, and
reduced the time to onboard a producer in our digital brokerage channel from three weeks to just five days, by implementing automated background checks.
B4
Global Wealth and Asset Management
   
Quarterly Results
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
Net income attributed to shareholders(1)
 
$
324
   
$
387
   
$
312
 
 
Core earnings(1)
   
324
     
387
     
312
 
 
Core EBITDA(2)
   
490
     
543
     
469
 
 
Core EBITDA margin (%)(3)
   
30.9
%
   
31.4
%
   
30.7
%
 
Sales
                       
Wealth and asset management gross flows
   
38,469
     
36,004
     
39,709
 
Wealth and asset management net flows
   
6,891
     
8,084
     
1,357
 
Revenue
   
1,586
     
1,727
     
1,527
 
 
Assets under management and administration ($ billions)
   
808.0
     
855.9
     
764.1
 
 
Total invested assets ($ billions)
   
3.5
     
4.5
     
4.3
 
 
Segregated funds net assets ($ billions)
   
236.6
     
252.6
     
234.5
 
 
Average assets under management and administration ($ billions)(4)
 
   
820.4
     
835.5
     
765.0
 

(1)
See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss) attributed to shareholders.
(2)
This item is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
(3)
(4)
This item is a non-GAAP ratio. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
For more information on this metric, see "Non-GAAP and other financial measures" below.
Global Wealth and Asset Management’s net income attributed to shareholders was $324 million in 1Q22 compared with $312 million in 1Q21. Net income attributed to shareholders is comprised of core earnings, which were $324 million in 1Q22 compared with $312 million in 1Q21 and items excluded from core earnings, which were nil in both 1Q22 and 1Q21. See section E3 “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below, for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss) attributed to shareholders.
Core earnings in 1Q22 increased 4% compared with 1Q21 reflecting growth in net fee income driven by higher average AUMA, from the favourable impact of markets over the past 12 months and net inflows. This increase was


1
The cumulative one-time after-tax gain of this transaction was US$633 million, consisting of a gain of US$665 million in 1Q22, net of a US$32 million loss recognized in 4Q21.
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partially offset by higher general expenses, mainly from growth in business volumes and other variable expenses, and to a lesser extent, lower fee spread. Net income attributed to shareholders increased $12 million in 1Q22 compared with 1Q21 driven by the same factors noted above for core earnings.

Core EBITDA was $490 million in 1Q22, an increase of 6% compared with 1Q21, driven by similar factors as mentioned above. Core EBITDA margin was 30.9% in 1Q22, an increase of 20 basis points compared with 1Q21 driven by growth in net fee income as mentioned above. See section E3 “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below, for additional information on core EBITDA and core EBITDA margin. Income before income taxes for Global WAM was $386 million in 1Q22, an increase of $20 million compared with 1Q21, driven by similar factors as noted above for core EBITDA.

Wealth and asset management gross flows were $38.5 billion in 1Q22, a decline of 3% compared with 1Q21. By business line, the results were:
Retirement gross flows in 1Q22 were $15.0 billion, an increase of 6% compared with 1Q21, driven by growth in member contributions and new plan sales.
Retail gross flows in 1Q22 were $20.4 billion, a decrease of 3% compared with 1Q21, driven by lower gross flows mainly in fixed income products in Canada and lower gross flows in Indonesia, partially offset by higher gross flows in mainland China and Japan. In the U.S, gross flows were in line with the prior year.
Institutional Asset Management gross flows in 1Q22 were $3.1 billion, a decrease of 30% compared with 1Q21, driven by lower sales of fixed income mandates.

Wealth and asset management net inflows were $6.9 billion in 1Q22, compared with net inflows of $1.4 billion in 1Q21. By business line, the results were:
Net inflows in Retirement were $2.0 billion in 1Q22 compared with net inflows of $2.1 billion in 1Q21, reflecting higher plan redemptions, partially offset by growth in member contributions and new plan sales, as well as lower member withdrawals.
Net inflows in Retail were $4.0 billion in 1Q22 compared with net inflows of $6.5 billion in 1Q21 reflecting lower gross flows as noted above, as well as higher mutual fund redemptions in Canada. U.S. Retail net inflows remained robust and were in line with 1Q21.
Net inflows in Institutional Asset Management were $0.9 billion in 1Q22 compared with net outflows of $7.2 billion in 1Q21, driven by the non-recurrence of a $9.4 billion redemption in Asia in 1Q21, partially offset by lower sales of fixed income mandates.

Assets under management and administration of $808.0 billion as at March 31, 2022 decreased 4% compared with December 31, 2021. The decrease was driven by lower equity market returns and the impact of higher interest rates in the quarter, partially offset by year-to-date net inflows of $6.9 billion. As at March 31, 2022, Global WAM also managed $231.4 billion in assets for the Company’s non-WAM reporting segments. Including those managed assets, AUMA managed by Global WAM1 was $1,039.3 billion compared with $1,102.7 billion as at December 31, 2021.

Segregated funds net assets were $236.6 billion for March 31, 2022, 6% lower compared with December 31, 2021 on an actual exchange rate basis, driven by the unfavorable impact of markets. Total invested assets in our general fund form a small portion of Global WAM AUMA.

Revenue in 1Q22 was $1.6 billion, an increase of 4% compared with 1Q21, driven by growth in fee income from higher average AUMA, partially offset by lower fee spreads.
Business highlights In 1Q22, we:
announced the launch of the Real Asset Investment Strategy in Canada which provides investors access to a mix of global private and public real asset investments, combining the benefits of broad private asset exposures with the liquidity benefits of allocating to public markets, and
In Retirement, we enabled registration directly through the mobile app in Canada, resulting in approximately 50,000 customers using our mobile application by the end of the quarter.


1
This item is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for more information.
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B5
Corporate and Other
   
Quarterly Results
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
1Q21
 
 
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders(1)
 
$
(741
)
 
$
(58
)
 
$
(563
)
 
Core loss excluding core investment gains(1)
 
 
$
(209
)
 
$
(79
)
 
$
(118
)
 
Core investment gains
 
   
100
     
100
     
100
 
 
Total core gain (loss)
 
 
$
(109
)
 
$
21
   
$
(18
)
 
Revenue
 
$
(601
)
 
$
117
   
$
(395
)


(1)
See “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss) attributed to shareholders.
Corporate and Other is composed of investment performance on assets backing capital, net of amounts allocated to operating segments; financing costs; costs incurred by the corporate office related to shareholder activities (not allocated to the operating segments); our Property and Casualty (“P&C”) Reinsurance business; as well as our run-off reinsurance operation including variable annuities and accident and health.
For segment reporting purposes, settlement costs for macro equity hedges and other non-operating items are included in Corporate and Other earnings. This segment is also where we reclassify favourable investment-related experience to core earnings from items excluded from core earnings, subject to certain limits (see section E3 “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below). In each of the operating segments, we report all investment-related experience in items excluded from core earnings.
Corporate and Other reported a net loss attributed to shareholders of $741 million in 1Q22 compared with a net loss attributed to shareholders of $563 million in 1Q21. The core loss was $109 million in 1Q22 compared with a core loss of $18 million in 1Q21 and the items excluded from core earnings amounted to a net charge of $632 million in 1Q22 compared with a net charge of $545 million in 1Q21. See section E3 “Non-GAAP and other financial measures” below, for a reconciliation of core earnings to net income (loss) attributed to shareholders, and section A1 “Profitability” above, for explanations of the items excluded from core earnings.
The $91 million increase in core loss was primarily related to the unfavourable impact of markets of $63 million on seed money investments in new segregated funds and mutual funds in 1Q22 compared with a $16 million gain in the prior year and lower gains on sales of AFS equities, and $27 million of higher interest on allocated capital to operating segments in 1Q22. These losses were partially offset by higher yields on fixed income investments and lower interest on external debt.
The 1Q22 items excluded from core loss was a charge of $632 million, driven by losses on sales of AFS bonds and other direct impacts of markets, the reclassification of $100 million of the total Company’s favourable investment-related experience to core earnings and withholding remittance taxes related to the reinsurance of a significant portion of our U.S. variable annuity block.
Revenue in 1Q22 was a loss of $601 million compared with a loss of $395 million in 1Q21. The $206 million increase in the loss was primarily driven by higher realized losses on the sale of AFS bonds in 1Q22, losses from seed money investments in 1Q22 compared to the gains in prior year and lower gains from AFS equities and higher interest on allocated capital. These amounts were partially offset by lower losses on derivative positions in 1Q22 compared to the prior year and higher yields on fixed income investments.
C RISK MANAGEMENT AND RISK FACTORS UPDATE
This section provides an update to our risk management practices and risk factors outlined in the MD&A in our 2021 Annual Report (“2021 MD&A”). Text and tables in this section of the MD&A represent our disclosure on market and liquidity risk in accordance with IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments – Disclosures”. Disclosures in accordance with IFRS 7 are identified by a vertical line in the left margin of each page. The identified text and tables represent an integral part of our unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.

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C1
Variable annuity and segregated fund guarantees
As described in the MD&A in our 2021 Annual Report, guarantees on variable annuity products and segregated funds may include one or more of death, maturity, income and withdrawal guarantees. Variable annuity and segregated fund guarantees are contingent and only payable upon the occurrence of the relevant event, if fund values at that time are below guaranteed values. Depending on future equity market levels, liabilities on current in-force business would be due primarily in the period from 2022 to 2042.
We seek to mitigate a portion of the risks embedded in our retained (i.e. net of reinsurance) variable annuity and segregated fund guarantee business through the combination of our dynamic and macro hedging strategies (see section C3 “Publicly traded equity performance risk” below).

The table below shows selected information regarding the Company’s variable annuity and segregated fund investment-related guarantees gross and net of reinsurance.
Variable annuity and segregated fund guarantees, net of reinsurance
   
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
As at
($ millions)
 
Guarantee value(1)
   
Fund value
   
Amount at
risk(1),(2),(3)
   
Guarantee value(1)
   
Fund value
   
Amount at
risk(1),(2),(3)
 
Guaranteed minimum income benefit
 
$
4,263
   
$
3,194
   
$
1,111
   
$
4,419
   
$
3,603
   
$
918
 
Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit
   
37,936
     
38,021
     
3,166
     
39,098
     
41,809
     
2,233
 
Guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit
   
20,231
     
20,426
     
70
     
19,820
     
20,226
     
12
 
Gross living benefits(4)
   
62,430
     
61,641
     
4,347
     
63,337
     
65,638
     
3,163
 
Gross death benefits(5)
   
10,752
     
19,561
     
1,052
     
11,105
     
22,920
     
618
 
Total gross of reinsurance
   
73,182
     
81,202
     
5,399
     
74,442
     
88,558
     
3,781
 
Living benefits reinsured
   
24,694
     
24,926
     
2,671
     
3,788
     
3,102
     
771
 
Death benefits reinsured
   
3,758
     
2,846
     
498
     
639
     
547
     
253
 
Total reinsured(6)
   
28,452
     
27,772
     
3,169
     
4,427
     
3,649
     
1,024
 
Total, net of reinsurance
 
$
44,730
   
$
53,430
   
$
2,230
   
$
70,015
   
$
84,909
   
$
2,757
 

(1)
Guaranteed Value and Net Amount at Risk in respect of guaranteed minimum withdrawal business in Canada and the US reflect the time value of money of these claims.
(2)
Amount at risk (in-the-money amount) is the excess of guarantee values over fund values on all policies where the guarantee value exceeds the fund value. For guaranteed minimum death benefit, the amount at risk is defined as the current guaranteed minimum death benefit in excess of the current account balance and assumes that all claims are immediately payable. In practice, guaranteed death benefits are contingent and only payable upon the eventual death of policyholders if fund values remain below guarantee values. For guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit, the amount at risk assumes that the benefit is paid as a lifetime annuity commencing at the earliest contractual income start age. These benefits are also contingent and only payable at scheduled maturity/income start dates in the future, if the policyholders are still living and have not terminated their policies and fund values remain below guarantee values. For all guarantees, the amount at risk is floored at zero at the single contract level.
(3)
The amount at risk net of reinsurance at March 31, 2022 was $2,230 million (December 31, 2021 – $2,757 million) of which: US$488 million (December 31, 2021 – US$1,336 million) was on our U.S. business, $1,351 million (December 31, 2021 – $886 million) was on our Canadian business, US$97 million (December 31, 2021 – US$53 million) was on our Japan business and US$118 million (December 31, 2021 – US$87 million) was related to Asia (other than Japan) and our run-off reinsurance business.
(4)
Where a policy includes both living and death benefits, the guarantee in excess of the living benefit is included in the death benefit category as outlined in footnote 5.
(5)
Death benefits include standalone guarantees and guarantees in excess of living benefit guarantees where both death and living benefits are provided on a policy.
(6)
Reinsured amounts at March 31, 2022 reflect the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction effected on February 1, 2022.



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C2
Caution related to sensitivities
In this document, we provide sensitivities and risk exposure measures for certain risks. These include sensitivities due to specific changes in market prices and interest rate levels projected using internal models as at a specific date, and are measured relative to a starting level reflecting the Company’s assets and liabilities at that date and the actuarial factors, investment activity and investment returns assumed in the determination of policy liabilities. The risk exposures measure the impact of changing one factor at a time and assume that all other factors remain unchanged. Actual results can differ significantly from these estimates for a variety of reasons including the interaction among these factors when more than one changes; changes in actuarial and investment return and future investment activity assumptions; actual experience differing from the assumptions, changes in business mix, effective tax rates and other market factors; and the general limitations of our internal models. For these reasons, the sensitivities should only be viewed as directional estimates of the underlying sensitivities for the respective factors based on the assumptions outlined below. Given the nature of these calculations, we cannot provide assurance that the actual impact on net income attributed to shareholders or on MLI’s LICAT ratio will be as indicated.
Market movements affect LICAT capital sensitivities both through income and other components of the regulatory capital framework. For example, LICAT is affected by changes to other comprehensive income.
C3
Publicly traded equity performance risk
As outlined in our 2021 Annual Report, we have net exposure to equity risk through asset and liability mismatches; our variable annuity guarantee dynamic hedging strategy is not designed to completely offset the sensitivity of policy liabilities to all risks associated with the guarantees embedded in these products. The macro hedging strategy is designed to mitigate public equity risk arising from variable annuity guarantees not dynamically hedged and from other unhedged exposures in our insurance liabilities (see pages 58 and 59 of our 2021 Annual Report).
Changes in public equity prices may impact other items including, but not limited to, asset-based fees earned on assets under management and administration or policyholder account value, and estimated profits and amortization of deferred policy acquisition and other costs. These items are not hedged.
The table below shows the potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders resulting from an immediate 10%, 20% and 30% change in market values of publicly traded equities followed by a return to the expected level of growth assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities. If market values were to remain flat for an entire year, the potential impact would be roughly equivalent to an immediate decline in market values equal to the expected level of annual growth assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities. Further, if after market values dropped 10%, 20% or 30% they continued to decline, remained flat, or grew more slowly than assumed in the valuation the potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders could be considerably more than shown. Refer to section D2 “Sensitivity of earnings to asset related assumptions” for more information on the level of growth assumed and on the net income sensitivity to changes in these long-term assumptions. The potential impact is shown after taking into account the impact of the change in markets on the hedge assets. While we cannot reliably estimate the amount of the change in dynamically hedged variable annuity guarantee liabilities that will not be offset by the profit or loss on the dynamic hedge assets, we make certain assumptions for the purposes of estimating the impact on net income attributed to shareholders.
This estimate assumes that the performance of the dynamic hedging program would not completely offset the gain/loss from the dynamically hedged variable annuity guarantee liabilities. It assumes that the hedge assets are based on the actual position at the period end, and that equity hedges in the dynamic program are rebalanced at 5% intervals. In addition, we assume that the macro hedge assets are rebalanced in line with market changes.
It is also important to note that these estimates are illustrative, and that the dynamic and macro hedging programs may underperform these estimates, particularly during periods of high realized volatility and/or periods where both interest rates and equity market movements are unfavourable.

The Standards of Practice for the valuation of insurance contract liabilities and guidance published by the CIA constrain the investment return assumptions for public equities and certain ALDA assets based on historical return benchmarks for public equities. The potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders does not take into
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account possible changes to investment return assumptions resulting from the impact of declines in public equity market values on these historical return benchmarks.
Potential immediate impact on net income attributed to shareholders arising from changes to public equity returns(1),(2),(3)
As at March 31, 2022
                                   
($ millions)
   
-30
%
   
-20
%
   
-10
%
   
+10
%
   
+20
%
   
+30
%
Underlying sensitivity to net income attributed
  to shareholders(4)
                                               
Variable annuity guarantees
 
$
(1,060
)
 
$
(620
)
 
$
(280
)
 
$
230
   
$
390
   
$
510
 
General fund equity investments(5)
   
(1,380
)
   
(870
)
   
(390
)
   
380
     
760
     
1,130
 
Total underlying sensitivity before hedging(6)
   
(2,440
)
   
(1,490
)
   
(670
)
   
610
     
1,150
     
1,640
 
Impact of macro and dynamic hedge assets(7)
   
920
     
550
     
240
     
(220
)
   
(390
)
   
(520
)
Net potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders after impact of hedging(6)
 
$
(1,520
)
 
$
(940
)
 
$
(430
)
 
$
390
   
$
760
   
$
1,120
 

As at December 31, 2021
                                               
($ millions)
   
-30
%
   
-20
%
   
-10
%
   
+10
%
   
+20
%
   
+30
%
Underlying sensitivity to net income attributed
  to shareholders(4)
                                               
Variable annuity guarantees
 
$
(2,560
)
 
$
(1,480
)
 
$
(630
)
 
$
440
   
$
750
   
$
960
 
General fund equity investments(5)
   
(1,430
)
   
(890
)
   
(440
)
   
450
     
880
     
1,320
 
Total underlying sensitivity before hedging(6)
   
(3,990
)
   
(2,370
)
   
(1,070
)
   
890
     
1,630
     
2,280
 
Impact of macro and dynamic hedge assets(7)
   
2,060
     
1,190
     
500
     
(470
)
   
(820
)
   
(1,110
)
Net potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders after impact of hedging(6)
 
$
(1,930
)
 
$
(1,180
)
 
$
(570
)
 
$
420
   
$
810
   
$
1,170
 

(1)
See “Caution related to sensitivities” above.
(2)
The tables above show the potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders resulting from an immediate 10%, 20% and 30% change in market values of publicly traded equities followed by a return to the expected level of growth assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities, excluding impacts from asset-based fees earned on assets under management and policyholder account value.
(3)
Please refer to section D2 “Sensitivity of earnings to asset related assumptions” for more information on the level of growth assumed and on the net income sensitivity to changes in these long-term assumptions.
(4)
Defined as earnings sensitivity to a change in public equity markets including settlements on reinsurance contracts, but before the offset of hedge assets or other risk mitigants.
(5)



(6)

(7)
This impact for general fund equity investments includes general fund investments supporting our policy liabilities, investment in seed money investments (in segregated and mutual funds made by Corporate and Other segment) and the impact on policy liabilities related to the projected future fee income on variable universal life and other unit linked products. The impact does not include: (i) any potential impact on public equity weightings; (ii) any gains or losses on AFS public equities held in the Corporate and Other segment; or (iii) any gains or losses on public equity investments held in Manulife Bank. The participating policy funds are largely self-supporting and generate no material impact on net income attributed to shareholders as a result of changes in equity markets.
The sensitivity on net income attributed to shareholders from changes in public equity returns, before and after the impact of hedging, decreased significantly as at March 31, 2022 compared with December 31, 2021 primarily due to the U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction effected on February 1, 2022.
Includes the impact of rebalancing equity hedges in the macro and dynamic hedging program. The impact of dynamic hedge rebalancing represents the impact of rebalancing equity hedges for dynamically hedged variable annuity guarantee best estimate liabilities at 5% intervals, but does not include any impact in respect of other sources of hedge ineffectiveness (e.g. fund tracking, realized volatility and equity, interest rate correlations different from expected among other factors).

Changes in equity markets impact our available and required components of the LICAT ratio. The potential impact to MLI’s LICAT ratio resulting from a positive or negative change of 10%, 20% and 30% in public equity market values is less than 1 percentage point.1,2,3
C4
Interest rate and spread risk sensitivities and exposure measures
As at March 31, 2022, we estimated the sensitivity of our net income attributed to shareholders to a 50 basis point parallel decline in interest rates to be a charge of $200 million, and to a 50 basis point parallel increase in interest rates to be a benefit of $100 million.
The table below shows the potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders from a 50 basis point parallel move in interest rates. This includes a change of 50 basis points in current government, swap and corporate rates for all maturities across all markets with no change in credit spreads between government, swap and corporate rates, and with a floor of zero on government rates where government rates are not currently negative (currently zero floor applies to all countries we operate in except Japan), relative to the rates assumed in the valuation of




1
See “Caution related to sensitivities” above. In addition, estimates exclude changes to the net actuarial gains/losses with respect to the Company’s pension obligations as a result of changes in equity markets, as the impact on the quoted sensitivities is not considered to be material.
2
The potential impact assumes that the change in value of the hedge assets does not completely offset the change in the dynamically hedged variable annuity guarantee liabilities. The estimated amount that would not be completely offset relates to our practices of not hedging the provisions for adverse deviation and of rebalancing equity hedges for dynamically hedged variable annuity liabilities at 5% intervals.
3
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”) rules for segregated fund guarantees reflect full capital impacts of shocks over 20 quarters within a prescribed range. As such, the deterioration in equity markets could lead to further increases in capital requirements after the initial shock.
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policy liabilities, including embedded derivatives. For variable annuity guarantee liabilities that are dynamically hedged, it is assumed that interest rate hedges are rebalanced at 20 basis point intervals.
As the sensitivity to a 50 basis point change in interest rates includes any associated change in the applicable reinvestment scenarios, the impact of changes to interest rates for less than, or more than 50 basis points is unlikely to be linear. Furthermore, our sensitivities are not consistent across all regions in which we operate, and the impact of yield curve changes will vary depending upon the geography where the change occurs. Reinvestment assumptions used in the valuation of policy liabilities tend to amplify the negative effects of a decrease in interest rates and dampen the positive effects of interest rate increases. This is because the reinvestment assumptions used in the valuation of our insurance liabilities are based on interest rate scenarios and calibration criteria set by the Canadian Actuarial Standards Board. Therefore, in any particular quarter, changes to the reinvestment assumptions are not fully aligned to changes in current market interest rates especially when there is a significant change in the shape of the interest rate curve. As a result, the impact from non-parallel movements may be materially different from the estimated impact of parallel movements. For example, if long-term interest rates increase more than short-term interest rates (sometimes referred to as a steepening of the yield curve) in North America, the decrease in the value of our swaps may be greater than the decrease in the value of our insurance liabilities. This could result in a charge to net income attributed to shareholders in the short-term even though the rising and steepening of the yield curve, if sustained, may have a positive long-term economic impact.
The interest rate and spread risk sensitivities are determined in isolation of each other and therefore do not reflect the combined impact of changes in government rates and credit spreads between government, swap and corporate rates occurring simultaneously. As a result, the impact of the summation of each individual sensitivity may be materially different from the impact of sensitivities to simultaneous changes in interest rate and spread risk.
The potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders does not take into account any future potential changes to our ultimate reinvestment rate (“URR”) assumptions or calibration criteria for stochastic risk-free rates. At December 31, 2021, we estimated the sensitivity of our net income attributed to shareholders to a 10 basis point reduction in the ultimate reinvestment rate (“URR”) in all geographies, and a corresponding change to stochastic risk-free modeling, to be a charge of $350 million (post-tax); and note that the impact of changes to the URR are not linear. The long-term URR for risk-free rates in Canada is prescribed at 2.9% and we use the same assumption for the U.S. Our assumption for Japan is 1.5%.
The potential impact on net income attributable to shareholders does not take into account other potential impacts of lower interest rate levels, for example, increased strain on the sale of new business or lower interest earned on our surplus assets. The impact on net income attributed to shareholders also does not reflect any unrealized gains or losses on AFS fixed income assets held in our Corporate and Other segment. Changes in the market value of these assets may provide a natural economic offset to the interest rate risk arising from our product liabilities. In order for there to also be an accounting offset, the Company would need to realize a portion of the AFS fixed income asset unrealized gains or losses. It is not certain we would realize any of the unrealized gains or losses available.

The impact does not reflect any potential effect of changing interest rates to the value of our ALDA assets. Rising interest rates could negatively impact the value of our ALDA (see “Critical Actuarial and Accounting Policies – Fair Value of Invested Assets”, on page 95 of our 2021 Annual Report). More information on ALDA assets can be found under the section C5 “Alternative long-duration asset performance risk”.
Under LICAT, changes in unrealized gains or losses in our AFS bond portfolio resulting from interest rate shocks tend to dominate capital sensitivities. As a result, the reduction in interest rates improves LICAT ratios and vice-versa.

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The following table shows the potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders as well as the change in the market value of AFS fixed income assets held in our Corporate and Other segment, which could be realized through the sale of these assets.
Potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders and MLI’s LICAT ratio of an immediate parallel change in interest rates relative to rates assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities(1),(2),(3),(4)
   
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
As at
   
-50bp

   
+50bp

   
-50bp

   
+50bp

Net income attributed to shareholders ($ millions)   $
(200
)
  $
 100     $
 (200 )
  $
 nil  
Changes in other comprehensive income from fair value changes in AFS fixed income assets held in the Corporate and Other segment ($ millions)
   
1,700
     
(1,500
)
   
2,100
     
(1,900
)
  MLI's LICAT ratio (change in percentage points)(5)
   
3
     
(3
)
   
5
     
(4
)



(1)
See “Caution related to sensitivities” above. In addition, estimates exclude changes to the net actuarial gains/losses with respect to the Company’s pension obligations as a result of changes in interest rates, as the impact on the quoted sensitivities is not considered to be material.
(2)
Includes guaranteed insurance and annuity products, including variable annuity contracts as well as adjustable benefit products where benefits are generally adjusted as interest rates and investment returns change, a portion of which have minimum credited rate guarantees. For adjustable benefit products subject to minimum rate guarantees, the sensitivities are based on the assumption that credited rates will be floored at the minimum.
(3)
The amount of gain or loss that can be realized on AFS fixed income assets held in the Corporate and Other segment will depend on the aggregate amount of unrealized gain or loss.
(4)
Sensitivities are based on projected asset and liability cash flows and the impact of realizing fair value changes in AFS fixed income is based on the holdings at the end of the period.
(5)
LICAT impacts include realized and unrealized fair value changes in AFS fixed income assets. LICAT impacts do not reflect the impact of the scenario switch discussed below.
The following tables show the potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders resulting from a change in corporate spreads and swap spreads over government bond rates for all maturities across all markets with a floor of zero on the total interest rate, relative to the spreads assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities.
Potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders and MLI’s LICAT ratio arising from changes to corporate spreads and swap spreads relative to spreads assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities(1),(2),(3)

Corporate spreads(4),(5)
 
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
As at
   
-50bp

   
+50bp

   
-50bp

   
+50bp

Net income attributed to shareholders ($ millions)(6)
 
$
(200
)
 
$
200
   
$
(600
)
 
$
500
 
  MLI’s LICAT ratio (change in percentage points)(7)
   
(3
)
   
3
     
(3
)
   
4
 









Swap spreads  
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
As at
   
-20bp

   
+20bp

   
-20bp

   
+20bp

Net income attributed to shareholders ($ millions)
 
$
nil

 
$
nil
   
$
nil

 
$
nil
 
  MLI’s LICAT ratio (change in percentage points)(7)
    nil

   
nil
      nil

   
nil
 





(1)
See “Caution related to sensitivities” above.
(2)
The impact on net income attributed to shareholders assumes no gains or losses are realized on our AFS fixed income assets held in the Corporate and Other segment and excludes the impact of changes in segregated fund bond values due to changes in credit spreads. The participating policy funds are largely self-supporting and generate no material impact on net income attributed to shareholders as a result of changes in corporate and swap spreads.
(3)
Sensitivities are based on projected asset and liability cash flows.
(4)
Corporate spreads are assumed to grade to the long-term average over five years.
(5)
As the sensitivity to a 50 basis point decline in corporate spreads includes the impact of a change in deterministic reinvestment scenarios where applicable, the impact of changes to corporate spreads for less than, or more than, the amounts indicated are unlikely to be linear.
(6)
The sensitivity on net income attributed to shareholders due to changes in corporate spreads decreased significantly as at March 31, 2022 compared with December 31, 2021, as the rise in risk-free interest rates and net asset acquisitions reduced projected reinvestments in the actuarial valuation models.
(7)
LICAT impacts include realized and unrealized fair value change in AFS fixed income assets. Under LICAT, spread movements are determined from a selection of investment grade bond indices with BBB and better bonds for each jurisdiction. For LICAT, we use the following indices: FTSE TMX Canada All Corporate Bond Index, Barclays USD Liquid Investment Grade Corporate Index, and Nomura-BPI (Japan). LICAT impacts presented for corporate spreads do not reflect the impact of the scenario switch discussed below.
LICAT Scenario Switch
Typically, a reduction in interest rates improves LICAT ratios and vice-versa. However, when interest rates decline past a certain threshold, reflecting the combined movement in risk-free rates and corporate spreads, a different prescribed interest rate stress scenario needs to be taken into account in the LICAT ratio calculation in accordance with OSFI guidelines for LICAT.
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The LICAT guideline specifies four stress scenarios for interest rates and prescribes the methodology to determine the most adverse scenario to apply for each LICAT geographic region1 based on current market inputs and the Company’s balance sheet.
We estimate the incremental impact of a potential switch in the scenarios would be approximately a one-time six percentage point decrease in MLI’s LICAT ratio. Should a scenario switch be triggered in a LICAT geographic region, the full impact would be reflected immediately for non-participating products while the impact for participating products would be reflected over six quarters using a rolling average of interest rate risk capital, in line with the smoothing approach prescribed in the OSFI Advisory effective January 1, 2021.
The potential negative impact of a switch in scenarios is not reflected in the stated risk-free rate and corporate spread sensitivities, as it is a one-time impact. After this one-time event, further decreases in risk-free interest rates would continue to improve the LICAT capital position, similar to the sensitivity above.
The level of interest rates and corporate spreads that would trigger a switch in the scenarios is dependent on market conditions and movements in the Company’s asset and liability position. The scenario switch, if triggered, could reverse in response to subsequent increases in interest rates and/or corporate spreads.
C5
Alternative long-duration asset performance risk
The following table shows the potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders resulting from an immediate 10% change in market values of ALDA followed by a return to the expected level of growth assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities. If market values were to remain flat for an entire year, the potential impact would be roughly equivalent to an immediate decline in market values equal to the expected level of annual growth assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities. Further, if after market values dropped 10% they continued to decline, remained flat, or grew more slowly than assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities, the potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders could be considerably more than shown. Refer to section D2 “Sensitivity of earnings to asset related assumptions”, for more information on the level of growth assumed and on the net income sensitivity to changes in these long-term assumptions.

ALDA includes commercial real estate, timber and farmland real estate, infrastructure, and private equities, some of which relate to oil and gas.
Potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders and MLI LICAT ratio arising from changes in ALDA returns relative to returns assumed in the valuation of policy liabilities (1),(2),(3),(4),(5),(6)

As at
 
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
($ millions)
   
-10
%
   
+10
%
   
-10
%
   
+10
%
Net income attributed to shareholders
                               
Real estate, agriculture and timber assets
 
$
(1,300
)
 
$
1,200
   
$
(1,400
)
 
$
1,400
 
Private equities and other ALDA
   
(1,700
)
   
1,600
     
(1,900
)
   
1,800
 
Total
 
$
(3,000
)
 
$
2,800
   
$
(3,300
)
 
$
3,200
 
  MLI’s LICAT ratio (change in percentage points)
   
(3
)
   
3
     
(4
)
   
3
 

(1)
See “Caution Related to Sensitivities” above.
(2)
This impact is calculated as at a point-in-time impact and does not include: (i) any potential impact on ALDA weightings; or (ii) any gains or losses on ALDA held in the Corporate and Other segment.
(3)
The participating policy funds are largely self-supporting and generate no material impact on net income attributed to shareholders as a result of changes in ALDA returns. For some classes of ALDA, where there is not an appropriate long-term benchmark available, the return assumptions used in valuation are not permitted by the Standards of Practice and CIA guidance to result in a lower reserve than an assumption based on a historical return benchmark for public equities in the same jurisdiction.
(4)
Net income impact does not consider any impact of the market correction on assumed future return assumptions.
(5)
Please refer to section D2 “Sensitivity of earnings to asset related assumptions” for more information on the level of growth assumed and on the net income sensitivity to changes in these long-term assumptions.
(6)
The impact of changes to the portfolio asset mix supporting our North American legacy businesses are reflected in the sensitivities when the changes take place.





1
LICAT geographic locations include North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, and Other Region.
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C6
Credit risk exposure measures
Allowances for losses on loans are established taking into consideration normal historical credit loss levels and future expectations, with an allowance for adverse deviations. Additionally, we make general provisions for credit losses from future asset impairments in the determination of policy liabilities. The amount of the provision for credit losses included in policy liabilities is established through regular monitoring of all credit related exposures, considering such information as general market conditions, industry and borrower specific credit events and any other relevant trends or conditions. To the extent that an asset is written off, or disposed of, any allowance and general provisions for credit losses are released.
Our general provision for credit losses included in policyholder liabilities as at March 31, 2022 was $3,646 million compared with $4,109 million as at December 31, 2021. This provision represents 1.4% of our fixed income assets1 supporting policy liabilities reported on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as at March 31, 2022.
The impact of a 50% increase in fixed income credit default rates over the next year in excess of the rates assumed in policy liabilities would reduce net income attributed to shareholders by $70 million, as at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Credit downgrades of fixed income investments would adversely impact our regulatory capital, as required capital levels for these investments are based on the credit quality of each instrument. In addition, credit downgrades could also lead to a higher general provision for credit losses than had been assumed in policy liabilities, resulting in an increase in policy liabilities and a reduction in net income attributed to shareholders. The estimated impact of a one-notch2 ratings downgrade across 25% of fixed income assets would result in an increase to policy liabilities and a decrease to our net income attributed to shareholders of $250 million post-tax. This ratings downgrade would result in a one percentage point reduction to our LICAT ratio.
Approximately 11% of the impact from the one-notch ratings downgrade on our policy liabilities and net income attributed to shareholders noted above relates to fixed income assets rated below investment grade. Approximately 1% of our fixed income assets as of March 31, 2022 is rated below investment grade.
The table below shows net impaired assets and allowances for loan losses.
Net impaired assets and loan losses

As at
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
 
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
Net impaired fixed income assets
 
$
267
   
$
228
 
Net impaired fixed income assets as a % of total invested assets
   
0.065
%
   
0.053
%
Allowance for loan losses
 
$
43
   
$
44
 
C7
Risk factors – strategic risk from changes in tax laws
As noted in “Risk Management and Risk Factors – Strategic Risk Factors” in the MD&A in our 2021 Annual Report, we outlined risk factors that could impact on our financial plans and ability to implement our business strategy. The macro-economic environment can be significantly impacted by the actions of both the government sector, including central banks, and the private sector. Changes in tax laws, tax regulations, or interpretations of such laws or regulations could make some of our products less attractive to consumers, could increase our corporate taxes or cause us to change the value of our deferred tax assets and liabilities as well as our tax assumptions included in the valuation of our policy liabilities. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.3
In 2021, 136 of the 140 members of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (“OECD”) / G20 Inclusive Framework agreed on a two-pillar solution to address tax challenges from the digital economy, and to close the gaps in international tax systems. These include a new approach to




1
Includes debt securities, private placements and mortgages.
2
A one-notch downgrade is equivalent to a ratings downgrade from A to A- or BBB- to BB+.
3
See “Caution regarding forward-looking statements” below.
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allocating certain profits of multinational entities amongst countries and a global minimum income tax rate of 15%. These rules are targeted to be effective in 2023, pending release of implementation guidelines, enactment of domestic tax laws and amendment of bilateral tax treaties beforehand. On April 7, 2022, the Canadian government reaffirmed its commitment to the two-pillar solution in its 2022 Budget statement. The Company is closely monitoring developments and potential impacts and, in particular, for issues unique to the insurance industry. If enacted, we expect an increase in the effective tax rate, pending further details on timing and specific implementation in both Canada and other affected countries.
Canada’s 2022 Budget statement also provided clarity on how the one-time Canada Recovery Dividend and permanent corporate tax rate increase for certain financial institutions would be applied. Both tax measures are expected to apply to Canada’s insurance and banking operations. The Canada Recovery Dividend is a one-time 15% tax applicable to 2021 taxable income in excess of $1 billion and is not expected to be a material cost to the Company. Upon substantive enactment in 2022, the 1.5% corporate tax rate increase on Canadian taxable income over $100 million is estimated to have an immediate favourable impact on the value of our existing deferred tax asset, offset over time by a slight increase to our effective tax rate as future Canadian insurance and banking earnings are taxed at the new higher federal corporate tax rate of 16.5%.
The Canada 2022 Budget statement additionally provided more guidance on the transition to IFRS 17 for Canadian tax purposes. The five-year transition period for both insurance reserves and revaluations of investments under IFRS 9 should generally smooth the current tax impact of the change in accounting standard but is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s annual cash tax payable.

D CRITICAL ACTUARIAL AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
D1
Critical actuarial and accounting policies
Our significant accounting policies are described in note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. The critical actuarial and accounting policies and estimation processes relate to the determination of insurance and investment contract liabilities, assessment of control over other entities for consolidation, estimation of fair value of invested assets, evaluation of invested asset impairment, accounting for derivative financial instruments, determination of pension and other post-employment benefit obligations and expenses, accounting for income taxes and uncertain tax positions and valuation and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets starting on page 87 of our 2021 Annual Report.
D2
Sensitivity of earnings to asset related assumptions
When the assumptions underlying our determination of policy liabilities are updated to reflect recent and emerging experience or change in outlook, the result is a change in the value of policy liabilities which in turn affects net income attributed to shareholders. The sensitivity of net income attributed to shareholders to changes in certain asset related assumptions underlying policy liabilities is shown below and assumes that there is a simultaneous change in the assumptions across all business units.
For changes in asset related assumptions, the sensitivity is shown net of the corresponding impact on net income attributed to shareholders of the change in the value of the assets supporting policy liabilities. In practice, experience for each assumption will frequently vary by geographic market and business, and assumption updates are made on a business/geographic specific basis. Actual results can differ materially from these estimates for a variety of reasons including the interaction among these factors when more than one changes, changes in actuarial and investment return and future investment activity assumptions, actual experience differing from the assumptions, changes in business mix, effective tax rates and other market factors, and the general limitations of our internal models.

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Potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders arising from changes to asset related assumptions supporting actuarial liabilities

   
Increase (decrease) in after-tax net income attributed
to shareholders
 
As at
 
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
($ millions)
 
Increase
   
Decrease
   
Increase
   
Decrease
 
Asset related assumptions updated periodically in valuation basis changes
                       
100 basis point change in future annual returns for public equities(1)
 
$
400
   
$
(400
)
 
$
500
   
$
(500
)
100 basis point change in future annual returns for ALDA(2)
   
3,500
     
(4,100
)
   
3,900
     
(4,700
)
100 basis point change in equity volatility assumption for stochastic segregated fund modelling(3)
   
(100
)
   
100
     
(200
)
   
200
 

(1)
The sensitivity to public equity returns above includes the impact on both segregated fund guarantee reserves and on other policy liabilities. Expected long-term annual market growth assumptions for public equities are based on long-term historical observed experience and compliance with actuarial standards. As at March 31, 2022, the growth rates inclusive of dividends in the major markets used in the stochastic valuation models for valuing segregated fund guarantees are 9.0% per annum in Canada, 9.6% per annum in the U.S. and 6.2% per annum in Japan. Growth assumptions for European equity funds are market-specific and vary between 8.3% and 9.9%.
(2)
ALDA include commercial real estate, timber, farmland, infrastructure and private equities, some of which relate to oil and gas. Expected long-term return assumptions for ALDA and public equity are set in accordance with the Standards of Practice for the valuation of insurance contract liabilities and guidance published by the CIA. Annual best estimate return assumptions for ALDA and public equity include market growth rates and annual income, such as rent, production proceeds and dividends, and will vary based on our holding period. As of March 31, 2022, over a 20-year horizon, our best estimate return assumptions range between 5.25% and 11.5%, with an average of 9.2% based on the current asset mix backing our guaranteed insurance and annuity business. As of March 31, 2022, our return assumptions including the margins for adverse deviations in our valuation, which take into account the uncertainty of achieving the returns, range between 2.5% and 7.5%, with an average of 6.0% based on the asset mix backing our guaranteed insurance and annuity business.
(3)
Volatility assumptions for public equities are based on long-term historical observed experience and compliance with actuarial standards. As of March 31, 2022, the resulting volatility assumptions are 16.5% per annum in Canada and 17.1% per annum in the U.S. for large-cap public equities, and 19.1% per annum in Japan. For European equity funds, the volatility varies between 16.3% and 17.7%.
D3
Accounting and reporting changes
For accounting and reporting changes during the quarter, refer to note 2 of our unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
E OTHER
E1
Outstanding common shares - selected information
As at April 30, 2022, MFC had 1,924,476,680 common shares outstanding.
E2
Legal and regulatory proceedings
We are regularly involved in legal actions, both as a defendant and as a plaintiff. Information on legal and regulatory proceedings can be found in note 12 of our unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
E3
Non-GAAP and other financial measures
The Company prepares its Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. We use a number of non-GAAP and other financial measures to evaluate overall performance and to assess each of our businesses. This section includes information required by National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure in respect of “specified financial measures” (as defined therein).
Non-GAAP financial measures include core earnings (loss); pre-tax core earnings; core earnings available to common shareholders; core earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“core EBITDA”); core general expenses; Manulife Bank net lending assets; Manulife Bank average net lending assets; assets under management (“AUM”); assets under management and administration (“AUMA”); Global WAM managed AUMA; and net annualized fee income. In addition, non-GAAP financial measures include the following stated on a constant exchange rate (“CER”) basis: any of the foregoing non-GAAP financial measures; Global WAM revenue; net income attributed to shareholders; and common shareholders’ net income.
Non-GAAP ratios include core ROE; diluted core earnings per common share (“core EPS”); common share core dividend payout ratio (“dividend payout ratio”); expense efficiency ratio; core EBITDA margin; effective tax rate on core earnings and net annualized fee income yield on average AUMA. In addition, non-GAAP ratios include the
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percentage growth/decline on a CER basis in any of the above non-GAAP financial measures; Global WAM revenue; net income attributed to shareholders; common shareholders’ net income; pre-tax net income attributed to shareholders; general expenses; basic earnings per common share (“basic EPS”); and diluted earnings per common share (“diluted EPS”).
Other specified financial measures include assets under administration (“AUA”); consolidated capital; embedded value; new business value (“NBV”); new business value margin (“NBV margin”); sales; annualized premium equivalent (“APE”) sales; gross flows; net flows; average assets under management and administration (“average AUMA”), Global WAM average managed AUMA; average assets under administration; remittances; any of the foregoing specified financial measures stated on a CER basis; and percentage growth/decline in any of the foregoing specified financial measures on a CER basis.
Non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios are not standardized financial measures under GAAP and, therefore, might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. Therefore, they should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any other financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Core earnings (loss) is a financial measure which we believe aids investors in better understanding the long-term earnings capacity and valuation of the business. Core earnings allows investors to focus on the Company’s operating performance by excluding the direct impact of changes in equity markets and interest rates, changes in actuarial methods and assumptions as well as a number of other items, outlined below, that we believe are material, but do not reflect the underlying earnings capacity of the business. For example, due to the long-term nature of our business, the mark-to-market movements of equity markets, interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices from period-to-period can, and frequently do, have a substantial impact on the reported amounts of our assets, liabilities and net income attributed to shareholders. These reported amounts are not actually realized at the time and may never be realized if the markets move in the opposite direction in a subsequent period. This makes it very difficult for investors to evaluate how our businesses are performing from period-to-period and to compare our performance with other issuers.
We believe that core earnings better reflect the underlying earnings capacity and valuation of our business. We use core earnings as the basis for management planning and reporting and, along with net income attributed to shareholders, as a key metric used in our short and mid-term incentive plans at the total Company and operating segment level. We also base our mid and long-term strategic priorities on core earnings.
While core earnings is relevant to how we manage our business and offers a consistent methodology, it is not insulated from macro-economic factors which can have a significant impact. See below for reconciliation of core earnings to net income attributed to shareholders and income before income taxes. Net income attributed to shareholders excludes net income attributed to participating policyholders and non-controlling interests.
The items included in core earnings and items excluded from core earnings are determined in accordance with the methodology under OSFI’s Source of Earnings Disclosure (Life Insurance Companies) guideline and are listed below.
Any future changes to the core earnings definition referred to below, will be disclosed.
Items included in core earnings:
1.
Expected earnings on in-force policies, including expected release of provisions for adverse deviation, fee income, margins on group business and spread business such as Manulife Bank and asset fund management.
2.
Macro hedging costs based on expected market returns.
3.
New business strain and gains.
4.
Policyholder experience gains or losses.
5.
Acquisition and operating expenses compared with expense assumptions used in the measurement of policy liabilities.
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6.
Up to $400 million of net favourable investment-related experience reported in a single year, which are referred to as “core investment gains”. This means up to $100 million in the first quarter, up to $200 million on a year-to-date basis in the second quarter, up to $300 million on a year-to-date basis in the third quarter and up to $400 million on a full year basis in the fourth quarter. Any investment-related experience losses reported in a quarter will be offset against the net year-to-date investment-related experience gains with the difference being included in core earnings subject to a maximum of the year-to-date core investment gains and a minimum of zero, which reflects our expectation that investment-related experience will be positive through-the-business cycle. To the extent any investment-related experience losses cannot be fully offset in a quarter they will be carried forward to be offset against investment-related experience gains in subsequent quarters in the same year, for purposes of determining core investment gains. Investment-related experience relates to fixed income investing, ALDA returns, credit experience and asset mix changes other than those related to a strategic change. An example of a strategic asset mix change is outlined below.
This favourable and unfavourable investment-related experience is a combination of reported investment experience as well as the impact of investing activities on the measurement of our policy liabilities. We do not attribute specific components of investment-related experience to amounts included or excluded from core earnings.
The $400 million threshold represents the estimated average annualized amount of net favourable investment-related experience that the Company reasonably expects to achieve through-the-business cycle based on historical experience. It is not a forecast of expected net favourable investment-related experience for any given fiscal year.
Our average net annualized investment-related experience, including core investment gains, calculated from the introduction of core earnings in 2012 to the end of 2021 was $546 million (2012 to the end of 2020 was $380 million).
The decision announced on December 22, 2017 to reduce the allocation to ALDA in the portfolio asset mix supporting our legacy businesses was the first strategic asset mix change since we introduced the core earnings metric in 2012. We refined our description of investment-related experience in 2017 to note that asset mix changes other than those related to a strategic change are taken into consideration in the investment-related experience component of core investment gains.
While historical investment return time horizons may vary in length based on underlying asset classes generally exceeding 20 years, for purposes of establishing the threshold, we look at a business cycle that is five or more years and includes a recession. We monitor the appropriateness of the threshold as part of our annual five-year planning process and would adjust it, either to a higher or lower amount, in the future if we believed that our threshold was no longer appropriate.
Specific criteria used for evaluating a potential adjustment to the threshold may include, but are not limited to, the extent to which actual investment-related experience differs materially from actuarial assumptions used in measuring insurance contract liabilities, material market events, material dispositions or acquisitions of assets, and regulatory or accounting changes.
Core investment gains are reported in the Corporate and Other segment, with an offsetting adjustment to investment-related experience gains and losses in items excluded from core earnings.
7.
Earnings on surplus other than mark-to-market items. Gains on available-for-sale (“AFS”) equities and seed money investments in segregated and mutual funds are included in core earnings.
8.
Routine or non-material legal settlements.
9.
All other items not specifically excluded.
10.
Tax on the above items.
11.
All tax related items except the impact of enacted or substantively enacted income tax rate changes.
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Items excluded from core earnings:
1.
The direct impact of equity markets and interest rates and variable annuity guarantee liabilities includes the items listed below.
The earnings impact of the difference between the net increase (decrease) in variable annuity liabilities that are dynamically hedged and the performance of the related hedge assets. Our variable annuity dynamic hedging strategy is not designed to completely offset the sensitivity of insurance and investment contract liabilities to all risks or measurements associated with the guarantees embedded in these products for a number of reasons, including: provisions for adverse deviation, fund performance, the portion of the interest rate risk that is not dynamically hedged, realized equity and interest rate volatilities and changes to policyholder behaviour.
Gains (charges) on variable annuity guarantee liabilities not dynamically hedged.
Gains (charges) on general fund equity investments supporting policy liabilities and on fee income.
Gains (charges) on macro equity hedges relative to expected costs. The expected cost of macro hedges is calculated using the equity assumptions used in the valuation of insurance and investment contract liabilities.
Gains (charges) on higher (lower) fixed income reinvestment rates assumed in the valuation of insurance and investment contract liabilities.
Gains (charges) on sale of AFS bonds and open derivatives not in hedging relationships in the Corporate and Other segment.
2.
Net favourable investment-related experience in excess of $400 million per annum or net unfavourable investment-related experience on a year-to-date basis.
3.
Mark-to-market gains or losses on assets held in the Corporate and Other segment other than gains on AFS equities and seed money investments in new segregated or mutual funds.
4.
Changes in actuarial methods and assumptions. As noted in the “Critical actuarial and accounting policies” section of our 2021 MD&A, policy liabilities for IFRS are valued in Canada under standards established by the Actuarial Standards Board. The standards require a comprehensive review of actuarial methods and assumptions to be performed annually. The review is designed to reduce the Company’s exposure to uncertainty by ensuring assumptions for both asset related and liability related risks remain appropriate and is accomplished by monitoring experience and selecting assumptions which represent a current best estimate view of expected future experience, and margins that are appropriate for the risks assumed. Changes related to ultimate reinvestment rates (“URR”) are included in the direct impact of equity markets and interest rates and variable annuity guarantee liabilities. By excluding the results of the annual reviews, core earnings assist investors in evaluating our operational performance and comparing our operational performance from period to period with other global insurance companies because the associated gain or loss is not reflective of current year performance and not reported in net income in most actuarial standards outside of Canada.
5.
The impact on the measurement of policy liabilities of changes in product features or new reinsurance transactions, if material.
6.
Goodwill impairment charges.
7.
Gains or losses on disposition of a business.
8.
Material one-time only adjustments, including highly unusual/extraordinary and material legal settlements or other items that are material and exceptional in nature.
9.
Tax on the above items.
10.
Net income (loss) attributed to participating policyholders and non-controlling interests.
11.
Impact of enacted or substantially enacted income tax rate changes.
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Reconciliation of core earnings to net income attributed to shareholders
                    1Q22              
($ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
$
681
   
$
880
   
$
2,577
   
$
386
   
$
(813
)
 
$
3,711
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
                                               
Core earnings
   
(74
)
   
(110
)
   
(105
)
   
(61
)
   
26
     
(324
)
Items excluded from core earnings
   
(11
)
   
(115
)
   
(405
)
   
-
     
46
     
(485
)
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
(85
)
   
(225
)
   
(510
)
   
(61
)
   
72
     
(809
)
Net income (post-tax)
   
596
     
655
     
2,067
     
325
     
(741
)
   
2,902
 
Less: Net income (post-tax) attributed to
                                               
Non-controlling interests
   
20
     
-
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
21
 
Participating policyholders
   
(197
)
   
108
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(89
)
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
  (post-tax)
 
773
     
547
     
2,067
     
324
     
(741
)
   
2,970
 
Less: Items excluded from core earnings(1)
                                               
          Investment-related experience outside of
    core earnings
 
64
     
53
     
527
     
-
     
(86
)
   
558
 
          Direct impact of equity markets and interest
 rates and variable annuity guarantee
 liabilities
 
180
     
180
     
212
     
-
     
(475
)
   
97
 
          Change in actuarial methods and
  assumptions
 
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
          Restructuring charge
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
          Reinsurance transactions, tax related items
       and other
 
(8
)
   
-
     
842
     
-
     
(71
)
   
763
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
537
   
$
314
   
$
486
   
$
324
   
$
(109
)
 
$
1,552
 
Income tax on core earnings (see above)
   
74
     
110
     
105
     
61
     
(26
)
   
324
 
Core earnings (pre-tax)
 
$
611
   
$
424
   
$
591
   
$
385
   
$
(135
)
 
$
1,876
 



(1)
These items are disclosed under OSFI’s Source of Earnings Disclosure (Life Insurance Companies) guideline.
Core earnings, CER basis and U.S. dollars
                    1Q22              
(Canadian $ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
537
   
$
314
   
$
486
   
$
324
   
$
(109
)
 
$
1,552
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax)
 
$
537
   
$
314
   
$
486
   
$
324
   
$
(109
)
 
$
1,552
 
Income tax on core earnings, CER basis(2)
   
74
     
110
     
105
     
61
     
(26
)
   
324
 
Core earnings, CER basis (pre-tax)
 
$
611
   
$
424
   
$
591
   
$
385
   
$
(135
)
 
$
1,876
 
Core earnings (U.S. dollars) - Asia and U.S.
  segments
                                             
Core earnings (post-tax)(3), US $
 
$
424
           
$
384
                         
CER adjustment US $(1)
   
-
             
-
                         
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax), US $
 
$
424
           
$
384
                         




(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
(2)
Income tax on core earnings adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22.
(3)
Core earnings (post-tax) in Canadian $ is translated to US $ using the US $ Statement of Income exchange rate for 1Q22.
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Reconciliation of core earnings to net income attributed to shareholders
                    4Q21              
($ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
$
684
   
$
806
   
$
614
   
$
438
   
$
(61
)
 
$
2,481
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
                                               
Core earnings
   
(68
)
   
(101
)
   
(117
)
   
(52
)
   
(8
)
   
(346
)
Items excluded from core earnings
   
(13
)
   
(77
)
   
(4
)
   
-
     
10
     
(84
)
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
(81
)
   
(178
)
   
(121
)
   
(52
)
   
2
     
(430
)
Net income (post-tax)
   
603
     
628
     
493
     
386
     
(59
)
   
2,051
 
Less: Net income (post-tax) attributed to
                                               
Non-controlling interests
   
34
     
-
     
-
     
(1
)
   
(1
)
   
32
 
Participating policyholders
   
(76
)
   
12
     
(1
)
   
-
     
-
     
(65
)
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   (post-tax)
645
     
616
     
494
     
387
     
(58
)
   
2,084
 
Less: Items excluded from core earnings(1)
                                               
          Investment-related experience outside of core
   earnings
 
58
     
90
     
58
     
-
     
(80
)
   
126
 
          Direct impact of equity markets and interest
   rates and variable annuity guarantee liabilities
 
32
     
240
     
125
     
-
     
1
     
398
 
          Change in actuarial methods and assumptions
 
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
          Restructuring charge
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
          Reinsurance transactions, tax related items
      and other
 
8
     
-
     
(156
)
   
-
     
-
     
(148
)
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
547
   
$
286
   
$
467
   
$
387
   
$
21
   
$
1,708
 
Income tax on core earnings (see above)
   
68
     
101
     
117
     
52
     
8
     
346
 
Core earnings (pre-tax)
 
$
615
   
$
387
   
$
584
   
$
439
   
$
29
   
$
2,054
 



(1)
These items are disclosed under OSFI’s Source of Earnings Disclosure (Life Insurance Companies) guideline.
Core earnings, CER basis and U.S. dollars
                    4Q21              
(Canadian $ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
547
   
$
286
   
$
467
   
$
387
   
$
21
   
$
1,708
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
2
     
-
     
2
     
2
     
-
     
6
 
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax)
 
$
549
   
$
286
   
$
469
   
$
389
   
$
21
   
$
1,714
 
Income tax on core earnings, CER basis(2)
   
68
     
101
     
118
     
51
     
8
     
346
 
Core earnings, CER basis (pre-tax)
 
$
617
   
$
387
   
$
587
   
$
440
   
$
29
   
$
2,060
 
Core earnings (U.S. dollars) - Asia and U.S.
   segments
                                             
Core earnings (post-tax)(3), US $
 
$
435
           
$
370
                         
CER adjustment US $(1)
   
(2
)
           
-
                         
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax), US $
 
$
433
           
$
370
                         


(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
(2)
Income tax on core earnings adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22.
(3)
Core earnings (post-tax) in Canadian $ is translated to US $ using the US $ Statement of Income exchange rate for 4Q21.
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Reconciliation of core earnings to net income attributed to shareholders
                    3Q21              
($ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
$
650
   
$
(101
)
 
$
800
   
$
418
   
$
(287
)
 
$
1,480
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
                                               
Core earnings
   
(52
)
   
(109
)
   
(79
)
   
(66
)
   
12
     
(294
)
Items excluded from core earnings
   
(31
)
   
153
     
(16
)
   
(1
)
   
23
     
128
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
(83
)
   
44
     
(95
)
   
(67
)
   
35
     
(166
)
Net income (post-tax)
   
567
     
(57
)
   
705
     
351
     
(252
)
   
1,314
 
Less: Net income (post-tax) attributed to
                                               
Non-controlling interests
   
48
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
48
 
Participating policyholders
   
(303
)
   
(31
)
   
8
     
-
     
-
     
(326
)
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   (post-tax)
822
     
(26
)
   
697
     
351
     
(252
)
   
1,592
 
Less: Items excluded from core earnings(1)
                                               
Investment-related experience outside of
  core earnings
 
62
     
97
     
617
     
-
     
(76
)
   
700
 
Direct impact of equity markets and interest
  rates and variable annuity guarantee liabilities
(129
)
   
(369
)
   
(96
)
   
-
     
(3
)
   
(597
)
Change in actuarial methods and assumptions
343
     
(65
)
   
(314
)
   
-
     
(5
)
   
(41
)
Restructuring charge
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Reinsurance transactions, tax related items
  and other
13
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
13
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
533
   
$
311
   
$
490
   
$
351
   
$
(168
)
 
$
1,517
 
Income tax on core earnings (see above)
   
52
     
109
     
79
     
66
     
(12
)
   
294
 
Core earnings (pre-tax)
 
$
585
   
$
420
   
$
569
   
$
417
   
$
(180
)
 
$
1,811
 


(1)
These items are disclosed under OSFI’s Source of Earnings Disclosure (Life Insurance Companies) guideline.
Core earnings, CER basis and U.S. dollars
                    3Q21              
(Canadian $ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
533
   
$
311
   
$
490
   
$
351
   
$
(168
)
 
$
1,517
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
(2
)
   
-
     
2
     
1
     
(1
)
   
-
 
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax)
 
$
531
   
$
311
   
$
492
   
$
352
   
$
(169
)
 
$
1,517
 
Income tax on core earnings, CER basis(2)
   
52
     
109
     
80
     
66
     
(12
)
   
295
 
Core earnings, CER basis (pre-tax)
 
$
583
   
$
420
   
$
572
   
$
418
   
$
(181
)
 
$
1,812
 
Core earnings (U.S. dollars) - Asia and U.S.
   segments
                                           
Core earnings (post-tax)(3), US $
 
$
424
           
$
389
                         
CER adjustment US $(1)
   
(5
)
           
-
                         
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax), US $
 
$
419
           
$
389
                         


(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
(2)
Income tax on core earnings adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22.
(3)
Core earnings (post-tax) in Canadian $ is translated to US $ using the US $ Statement of Income exchange rate for 3Q21.
Manulife Financial Corporation - First Quarter 2022
36


Reconciliation of core earnings to net income attributed to shareholders
                    2Q21              
($ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
$
736
   
$
1,031
   
$
986
   
$
419
   
$
120
   
$
3,292
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
                                               
Core earnings
   
(78
)
   
(112
)
   
(106
)
   
(64
)
   
6
     
(354
)
Items excluded from core earnings
   
(22
)
   
(107
)
   
(83
)
   
1
     
(45
)
   
(256
)
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
(100
)
   
(219
)
   
(189
)
   
(63
)
   
(39
)
   
(610
)
Net income (post-tax)
   
636
     
812
     
797
     
356
     
81
     
2,682
 
Less: Net income (post-tax) attributed to
                                               
Non-controlling interests
   
84
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
84
 
Participating policyholders
   
(81
)
   
29
     
4
     
-
     
-
     
(48
)
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   (post-tax)
633
     
783
     
793
     
356
     
81
     
2,646
 
Less: Items excluded from core earnings(1)
                                               
Investment-related experience outside of core
  earnings
 
121
     
207
     
506
     
-
     
(95
)
   
739
 
       Direct impact of equity markets and interest
  rates and variable annuity guarantee liabilities
(22
)
   
258
     
(191
)
   
-
     
172
     
217
 
Change in actuarial methods and assumptions
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Restructuring charge
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Reinsurance transactions, tax related items
  and other
8
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
8
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
526
   
$
318
   
$
478
   
$
356
   
$
4
   
$
1,682
 
Income tax on core earnings (see above)
   
78
     
112
     
106
     
64
     
(6
)
   
354
 
Core earnings (pre-tax)
 
$
604
   
$
430
   
$
584
   
$
420
   
$
(2
)
 
$
2,036
 


(1)
These items are disclosed under OSFI’s Source of Earnings Disclosure (Life Insurance Companies) guideline.
Core earnings, CER basis and U.S. dollars
                    2Q21              
(Canadian $ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
526
   
$
318
   
$
478
   
$
356
   
$
4
   
$
1,682
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
12
     
-
     
15
     
7
     
1
     
35
 
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax)
 
$
538
   
$
318
   
$
493
   
$
363
   
$
5
   
$
1,717
 
Income tax on core earnings, CER basis(2)
   
80
     
112
     
108
     
65
     
(5
)
   
360
 
Core earnings, CER basis (pre-tax)
 
$
618
   
$
430
   
$
601
   
$
428
   
$
-
   
$
2,077
 
Core earnings (U.S. dollars) - Asia and U.S.
   segments
                                           
Core earnings (post-tax)(3), US $
 
$
427
           
$
389
                         
CER adjustment US $(1)
   
(3
)
           
-
                         
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax), US $
 
$
424
           
$
389
                         


(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
(2)
Income tax on core earnings adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22.
(3)
Core earnings (post-tax) in Canadian $ is translated to US $ using the US $ Statement of Income exchange rate for 2Q21.
Manulife Financial Corporation - First Quarter 2022
37


Reconciliation of core earnings to net income attributed to shareholders
                    1Q21              
($ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
$
1,118
   
$
55
   
$
84
   
$
366
   
$
(751
)
 
$
872
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
                                           

 
Core earnings
   
(124
)
   
(91
)
   
(116
)
   
(52
)
   
17
     
(366
)
Items excluded from core earnings
   
(54
)
   
108
     
135
     
(1
)
   
171
     
359
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
(178
)
   
17
     
19
     
(53
)
   
188
     
(7
)
Net income (post-tax)
   
940
     
72
     
103
     
313
     
(563
)
   
865
 
Less: Net income (post-tax) attributed to
                                               
Non-controlling interests
   
90
     
-
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
91
 
Participating policyholders
   
(107
)
   
91
     
7
     
-
     
-
     
(9
)
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   (post-tax)
957
     
(19
)
   
96
     
312
     
(563
)
   
783
 
Less: Items excluded from core earnings(1)
                                               
Investment-related experience outside of core
  earnings
72
     
(65
)
   
160
     
-
     
(90
)
   
77
 
Direct impact of equity markets and interest
  rates and variable annuity guarantee liabilities
288
     
(218
)
   
(565
)
   
-
     
(340
)
   
(835
)
Change in actuarial methods and assumptions
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Restructuring charge
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(115
)
   
(115
)
Reinsurance transactions, tax related items
  and other
27
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
27
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
570
   
$
264
   
$
501
   
$
312
   
$
(18
)
 
$
1,629
 
Income tax on core earnings (see above)
   
124
     
91
     
116
     
52
     
(17
)
   
366
 
Core earnings (pre-tax)
 
$
694
   
$
355
   
$
617
   
$
364
   
$
(35
)
 
$
1,995
 


(1)
These items are disclosed under OSFI’s Source of Earnings Disclosure (Life Insurance Companies) guideline.
Core earnings, CER basis and U.S. dollars
                    1Q21              
(Canadian $ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
570
   
$
264
   
$
501
   
$
312
   
$
(18
)
 
$
1,629
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
(7
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(7
)
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax)
 
$
563
   
$
264
   
$
501
   
$
312
   
$
(18
)
 
$
1,622
 
Income tax on core earnings, CER basis(2)
   
123
     
91
     
116
     
52
     
(17
)
   
365
 
Core earnings, CER basis (pre-tax)
 
$
686
   
$
355
   
$
617
   
$
364
   
$
(35
)
 
$
1,987
 
Core earnings (U.S. dollars) - Asia and U.S.
   segments
                                           
Core earnings (post-tax)(3), US $
 
$
450
           
$
396
                         
CER adjustment US $(1)
   
(6
)
           
-
                         
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax), US $
 
$
444
           
$
396
                         


(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
(2)
Income tax on core earnings adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22.
(3)
Core earnings (post-tax) in Canadian $ is translated to US $ using the US $ Statement of Income exchange rate for 1Q21.
Manulife Financial Corporation - First Quarter 2022
38


Reconciliation of core earnings to net income attributed to shareholders
   
2021
 
($ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
$
3,188
   
$
1,791
   
$
2,484
   
$
1,641
   
$
(979
)
 
$
8,125
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
                                               
Core earnings
   
(322
)
   
(413
)
   
(418
)
   
(234
)
   
27
     
(1,360
)
Items excluded from core earnings
   
(120
)
   
77
     
32
     
(1
)
   
159
     
147
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
(442
)
   
(336
)
   
(386
)
   
(235
)
   
186
     
(1,213
)
Net income (post-tax)
   
2,746
     
1,455
     
2,098
     
1,406
     
(793
)
   
6,912
 
Less: Net income (post-tax) attributed to
                                               
Non-controlling interests
   
256
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1
)
   
255
 
Participating policyholders
   
(567
)
   
101
     
18
     
-
     
-
     
(448
)
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   (post-tax)
3,057
     
1,354
     
2,080
     
1,406
     
(792
)
   
7,105
 
Less: Items excluded from core earnings(1)
                                               
Investment-related experience outside of core
  earnings
313
     
329
     
1,341
     
-
     
(341
)
   
1,642
 
Direct impact of equity markets and interest
  rates and variable annuity guarantee liabilities
169
     
(89
)
   
(727
)
   
-
     
(170
)
   
(817
)
Change in actuarial methods and assumptions
 
343
     
(65
)
   
(314
)
   
-
     
(5
)
   
(41
)
Restructuring charge
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(115
)
   
(115
)
Reinsurance transactions, tax related items
  and other
56
     
-
     
(156
)
   
-
     
-
     
(100
)
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
2,176
   
$
1,179
   
$
1,936
   
$
1,406
   
$
(161
)
 
$
6,536
 
Income tax on core earnings (see above)
   
322
     
413
     
418
     
234
     
(27
)
   
1,360
 
Core earnings (pre-tax)
 
$
2,498
   
$
1,592
   
$
2,354
   
$
1,640
   
$
(188
)
 
$
7,896
 


(1)
These items are disclosed under OSFI’s Source of Earnings Disclosure (Life Insurance Companies) guideline.
Core earnings, CER basis and U.S. dollars
   
2021
 
(Canadian $ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
2,176
   
$
1,179
   
$
1,936
   
$
1,406
   
$
(161
)
 
$
6,536
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
5
     
-
     
19
     
10
     
-
     
34
 
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax)
 
$
2,181
   
$
1,179
   
$
1,955
   
$
1,416
   
$
(161
)
 
$
6,570
 
Income tax on core earnings, CER basis(2)
   
324
     
413
     
423
     
234
     
(27
)
   
1,367
 
Core earnings, CER basis (pre-tax)
 
$
2,505
   
$
1,592
   
$
2,378
   
$
1,650
   
$
(188
)
 
$
7,937
 
Core earnings (U.S. dollars) - Asia and U.S.
   segments
                                           
Core earnings (post-tax)(3), US $
 
$
1,736
           
$
1,544
                         
CER adjustment US $(1)
   
(16
)
           
-
                         
Core earnings, CER basis (post-tax), US $
 
$
1,720
           
$
1,544
                         


(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
(2)
Income tax on core earnings adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22.
(3)
Core earnings (post-tax) in Canadian $ is translated to US $ using the US $ Statement of Income exchange rates for the 4 respective quarters that make up 2021 core earnings.
Manulife Financial Corporation - First Quarter 2022
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Segment core earnings by business line or geographic source
($ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
Asia
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
(US $ millions)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Hong Kong
 
$
219
   
$
270
   
$
248
   
$
214
   
$
217
   
$
949
 
Japan
   
77
     
77
     
86
     
78
     
82
     
323
 
Asia Other(1)
   
156
     
132
     
125
     
169
     
193
     
619
 
Mainland China
                                           
96
 
Singapore
                                           
162
 
Vietnam
                                           
290
 
Other Emerging Markets(2)
                                           
71
 
Regional Office
   
(28
)
   
(44
)
   
(35
)
   
(34
)
   
(42
)
   
(155
)
Total Asia core earnings
 
$
424
   
$
435
   
$
424
   
$
427
   
$
450
   
$
1,736
 

(1)
Core earnings for Asia Other is reported by country annually, on a full year basis.
(2)
Other Emerging Markets includes Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
(US $ millions), CER basis(1)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Hong Kong
 
$
219
   
$
270
   
$
248
   
$
214
   
$
217
   
$
949
 
Japan
   
77
     
76
     
80
     
74
     
75
     
305
 
Asia Other(2)
   
156
     
131
     
126
     
169
     
195
     
621
 
Mainland China
                                           
97
 
Singapore
                                           
162
 
Vietnam
                                           
294
 
Other Emerging Markets(3)
                                           
68
 
Regional Office
   
(28
)
   
(44
)
   
(35
)
   
(33
)
   
(43
)
   
(155
)
Total Asia core earnings, CER basis
 
$
424
   
$
433
   
$
419
   
$
424
   
$
444
   
$
1,720
 


(1)
Core earnings adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22.
(2)
Core earnings for Asia Other is reported by country annually, on a full year basis.
(3)
Other Emerging Markets includes Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Canada
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
(Canadian $ millions)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Insurance
 
$
206
   
$
184
   
$
211
   
$
210
   
$
165
   
$
770
 
Annuities
   
70
     
62
     
56
     
64
     
52
     
234
 
Manulife Bank
   
38
     
40
     
44
     
44
     
47
     
175
 
Total Canada core earnings
 
$
314
   
$
286
   
$
311
   
$
318
   
$
264
   
$
1,179
 


U.S.
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
(US $ millions)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
U.S. Insurance
 
$
328
   
$
274
   
$
279
   
$
298
   
$
277
   
$
1,128
 
U.S. Annuities
   
56
     
96
     
110
     
91
     
119
     
416
 
Total U.S. core earnings
 
$
384
   
$
370
   
$
389
   
$
389
   
$
396
   
$
1,544
 



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Global WAM by business line
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
(Canadian $ millions)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Retirement
 
$
177
   
$
218
   
$
206
   
$
206
   
$
189
   
$
819
 
Retail
   
141
     
160
     
136
     
137
     
118
     
551
 
Institutional asset management
   
6
     
9
     
9
     
13
     
5
     
36
 
Total Global WAM core earnings
 
$
324
   
$
387
   
$
351
   
$
356
   
$
312
   
$
1,406
 

   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
(Canadian $ millions), CER basis(1)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Retirement
 
$
177
   
$
219
   
$
207
   
$
211
   
$
189
   
$
826
 
Retail
   
141
     
160
     
136
     
139
     
118
     
553
 
Institutional asset management
   
6
     
10
     
9
     
13
     
5
     
37
 
Total Global WAM core earnings, CER basis
$
324
   
$
389
   
$
352
   
$
363
   
$
312
   
$
1,416
 

(1)
Core earnings adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22
Global WAM by geographic source
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
(Canadian $ millions)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Asia
 
$
86
   
$
88
   
$
103
   
$
103
   
$
103
   
$
397
 
Canada
   
108
     
119
     
106
     
108
     
96
     
429
 
U.S.
   
130
     
180
     
142
     
145
     
113
     
580
 
Total Global WAM core earnings
 
$
324
   
$
387
   
$
351
   
$
356
   
$
312
   
$
1,406
 


   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
(Canadian $ millions), CER basis(1)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Asia
 
$
86
   
$
90
   
$
103
   
$
106
   
$
102
   
$
401
 
Canada
   
108
     
119
     
106
     
108
     
96
     
429
 
U.S.
   
130
     
180
     
143
     
149
     
114
     
586
 
Total Global WAM core earnings, CER basis
$
324
   
$
389
   
$
352
   
$
363
   
$
312
   
$
1,416
 


(1)
Core earnings adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22.
Corporate and Other
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
(Canadian $ millions)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Corporate and Other excluding core investment
  gains
$
(209
)
 
$
(79
)
 
$
(268
)
 
$
(96
)
 
$
(118
)
 
$
(561
)
Core investment gains
   
100
     
100
     
100
     
100
     
100
     
400
 
Total Corporate and Other core earnings
 
$
(109
)
 
$
21
   
$
(168
)
 
$
4
   
$
(18
)
 
$
(161
)
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Core earnings available to common shareholders is a financial measure that is used in the calculation of core ROE and core EPS. It is calculated as core earnings (post-tax) less preferred share dividends.
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
($ millions, and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Core earnings
 
$
1,552
   
$
1,708
   
$
1,517
   
$
1,682
   
$
1,629
   
$
6,536
 
Less: Preferred share dividends
   
(52
)
   
(71
)
   
(37
)
   
(64
)
   
(43
)
   
(215
)
Core earnings available to common
   shareholders
 
1,500
     
1,637
     
1,480
     
1,618
     
1,586
     
6,321
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
-
     
6
     
-
     
35
     
(7
)
   
34
 
Core earnings available to common
   shareholders, CER basis
 
$
1,500
   
$
1,643
   
$
1,480
   
$
1,653
   
$
1,579
   
$
6,355
 


(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
Core ROE measures profitability using core earnings available to common shareholders as a percentage of the capital deployed to earn the core earnings. The Company calculates core ROE using average common shareholders’ equity quarterly, as the average of common shareholders’ equity at the start and end of the quarter, and annually, as the average of the quarterly average common shareholders’ equity for the year.
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Core earnings available to common shareholders
 
$
1,500
   
$
1,637
   
$
1,480
   
$
1,618
   
$
1,586
   
$
6,321
 
Annualized core earnings available to
   common shareholders
$
6,085
   
$
6,483
   
$
5,874
   
$
6,485
   
$
6,435
   
$
6,321
 
Average common shareholders’ equity
   (see below)
$
51,407
   
$
51,049
   
$
49,075
   
$
46,757
   
$
46,974
   
$
48,463
 
Core ROE (annualized) (%)
   
11.8
%
   
12.7
%
   
12.0
%
   
13.9
%
   
13.7
%
   
13.0
%
Average common shareholders’ equity
                                             
Total shareholders' and other equity
 
$
56,457
   
$
58,408
   
$
55,457
   
$
53,466
   
$
51,238
   
$
58,408
 
Less: Preferred shares and other equity
   
(5,670
)
   
(6,381
)
   
(5,387
)
   
(5,387
)
   
(5,804
)
   
(6,381
)
Common shareholders' equity
 
$
50,787
   
$
52,027
   
$
50,070
   
$
48,079
   
$
45,434
   
$
52,027
 
Average common shareholders’ equity
$
51,407
   
$
51,049
   
$
49,075
   
$
46,757
   
$
46,974
   
$
48,463
 


Core EPS is equal to core earnings available to common shareholders divided by diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
($ millions, and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Core EPS
                                               
Core earnings available to common shareholders
$
1,500
   
$
1,637
   
$
1,480
   
$
1,618
   
$
1,586
   
$
6,321
 
Diluted weighted average common shares
  outstanding (millions)
 
1,942
     
1,946
     
1,946
     
1,946
     
1,945
     
1,946
 
Core earnings per share
 
$
0.77
   
$
0.84
   
$
0.76
   
$
0.83
   
$
0.82
   
$
3.25
 
Core EPS, CER basis
                                               
Core earnings available to common shareholders,
  CER basis
$
1,500
   
$
1,643
   
$
1,480
   
$
1,653
   
$
1,579
   
$
6,355
 
Diluted weighted average common shares
  outstanding (millions)
 
1,942
     
1,946
     
1,946
     
1,946
     
1,945
     
1,946
 
Core earnings per share, CER basis
 
$
0.77
   
$
0.84
   
$
0.76
   
$
0.85
   
$
0.81
   
$
3.27
 


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Core earnings related to strategic priorities
The Company measures its progress on certain strategic priorities using core earnings, including core earnings from highest potential businesses. The core earnings for these businesses is calculated consistent with our definition of core earnings.
Highest potential businesses

           
For the three months ended March 31,
           
($ millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period)
 
2022
   
2021
 
Core earnings highest potential businesses(1)
 
$
978
   
$
972
 
Core earnings - All other businesses excl. core investment gains
   
474
     
557
 
Core investment gains
   
100
     
100
 
Core earnings
   
1,552
     
1,629
 
Items excluded from core earnings
   
1,418
     
(846
)
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
 
$
2,970
   
$
783
 
Highest Potential Businesses core earnings contribution
   
63
%
   
60
%

(1)
Includes core earnings from Asia and Global WAM segments, Canada Group Benefits, and behavioural insurance products.
The effective tax rate on core earnings is equal to income tax on core earnings divided by pre-tax core earnings.
The Company also uses financial performance measures that are prepared on a constant exchange rate basis, which exclude the impact of currency fluctuations (from local currency to Canadian dollars at a total Company level and from local currency to U.S. dollars in Asia). Such financial measures may be stated on a constant exchange rate basis or the percentage growth/decline in the financial measure on a constant exchange rate basis, using the income statement and balance sheet exchange rates effective for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Information supporting constant exchange rate basis for GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is presented below and throughout the rest of this section.




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Net income financial measures on a CER basis
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
($ Canadian millions, post-tax and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders:
                                           
Asia
 
$
773
   
$
645
   
$
822
   
$
633
   
$
957
   
$
3,057
 
Canada
   
547
     
616
     
(26
)
   
783
     
(19
)
   
1,354
 
U.S.
   
2,067
     
494
     
697
     
793
     
96
     
2,080
 
Global WAM
   
324
     
387
     
351
     
356
     
312
     
1,406
 
Corporate and Other
   
(741
)
   
(58
)
   
(252
)
   
81
     
(563
)
   
(792
)
Total net income (loss) attributed to
   shareholders
2,970
     
2,084
     
1,592
     
2,646
     
783
     
7,105
 
Preferred share dividends and other equity
   distributions
 
(52
)
   
(71
)
   
(37
)
   
(64
)
   
(43
)
   
(215
)
Common shareholders net income (loss)
$
2,918
   
$
2,013
   
$
1,555
   
$
2,582
   
$
740
   
$
6,890
 
CER adjustment(1)
                                               
Asia
 
$
-
   
$
8
   
$
6
   
$
12
   
$
32
   
$
58
 
Canada
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
U.S.
   
-
     
3
     
5
     
26
     
4
     
38
 
Global WAM
   
-
     
2
     
2
     
6
     
(1
)
   
9
 
Corporate and Other
   
-
     
-
     
1
     
5
     
3
     
9
 
Total net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   
-
     
13
     
14
     
49
     
38
     
114
 
Preferred share dividends and other equity
   distributions
 
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Common shareholders net income (loss)
$
-
   
$
13
   
$
14
   
$
49
   
$
38
   
$
114
 
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders,
   CER basis
                                           
Asia
 
$
773
   
$
653
   
$
828
   
$
645
   
$
989
   
$
3,115
 
Canada
   
547
     
616
     
(26
)
   
783
     
(19
)
   
1,354
 
U.S.
   
2,067
     
497
     
702
     
819
     
100
     
2,118
 
Global WAM
   
324
     
389
     
353
     
362
     
311
     
1,415
 
Corporate and Other
   
(741
)
   
(58
)
   
(251
)
   
86
     
(560
)
   
(783
)
Total net income (loss) attributed to
   shareholders, CER basis
 
2,970
     
2,097
     
1,606
     
2,695
     
821
     
7,219
 
Preferred share dividends and other equity
   distributions, CER basis
 
(52
)
   
(71
)
   
(37
)
   
(64
)
   
(43
)
   
(215
)
Common shareholders net income (loss),
   CER basis
$
2,918
   
$
2,026
   
$
1,569
   
$
2,631
   
$
778
   
$
7,004
 
Asia net income attributed to Shareholders,
   U.S. dollars
                                           
Asia net income (loss) attributed to shareholders,
   US $(2)
$
610
   
$
513
   
$
654
   
$
515
   
$
755
   
$
2,437
 
CER adjustment, US $(1)
   
-
     
3
     
(2
)
   
(5
)
   
24
     
20
 
Asia net income (loss) attributed to
   shareholders, U.S. $, CER basis(1)
 
$
610
   
$
516
   
$
652
   
$
510
   
$
779
   
$
2,457
 
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   (pre-tax)
                                           
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   (post-tax)
$
2,970
   
$
2,084
   
$
1,592
   
$
2,646
   
$
783
   
$
7,105
 
Tax on net income attributed to shareholders
 
778
     
440
     
171
     
605
     
(31
)
   
1,185
 
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   (pre-tax)
3,748
     
2,524
     
1,763
     
3,251
     
752
     
8,290
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
-
     
6
     
9
     
54
     
(41
)
   
28
 
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   (pre-tax), CER basis
$
3,748
   
$
2,530
   
$
1,772
   
$
3,305
   
$
711
   
$
8,318
 


(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
(2)
Asia net income attributed to shareholders (post-tax) in Canadian dollars is translated to U.S. dollars using the U.S. dollar Statement of Income rate for the reporting period.
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Basic EPS and diluted EPS, CER basis
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Common shareholders net income, CER basis(1)
 
$
2,918
   
$
2,026
   
$
1,569
   
$
2,631
   
$
778
   
$
7,004
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
(millions)
   
1,938
     
1,943
     
1,942
     
1,942
     
1,941
     
1,942
 
Basic EPS, CER basis
 
$
1.51
   
$
1.04
   
$
0.81
   
$
1.35
   
$
0.40
   
$
3.61
 
Common shareholders net income, CER basis(1)
 
$
2,918
   
$
2,026
   
$
1,569
   
$
2,631
   
$
778
   
$
7,004
 
Diluted weighted average common shares
  outstanding (millions)
 
1,942
     
1,946
     
1,946
     
1,946
     
1,945
     
1,946
 
Diluted EPS, CER basis
 
$
1.50
   
$
1.04
   
$
0.81
   
$
1.35
   
$
0.40
   
$
3.60
 


(1)
Common shareholders net income adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Income in effect for 1Q22.
General expenses, CER basis
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
($ millions, and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unlessotherwise stated)
 
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
General expenses
 
$
1,898
   
$
2,000
   
$
1,904
   
$
1,892
   
$
2,032
   
$
7,828
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
-
     
4
     
1
     
31
     
(16
)
   
20
 
General expenses, CER basis
 
$
1,898
   
$
2,004
   
$
1,905
   
$
1,923
   
$
2,016
   
$
7,848
 

(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
Global WAM revenue, CER basis
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
($ millions, and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
 
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Total revenue
 
$
(3,630
)
 
$
21,611
   
$
15,983
   
$
25,824
   
$
(1,597
)
 
$
61,821
 
Less: Revenue for segments other than Global
   WAM
 
(5,216
)
   
19,884
     
14,303
     
24,217
     
(3,124
)
   
55,280
 
Global WAM revenue
   
1,586
     
1,727
     
1,680
     
1,607
     
1,527
     
6,541
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
-
     
5
     
6
     
31
     
(4
)
   
38
 
Global WAM revenue, CER basis
 
$
1,586
   
$
1,732
   
$
1,686
   
$
1,638
   
$
1,523
   
$
6,579
 

(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
Common share core dividend payout ratio is a ratio that measures the percentage of core earnings paid to common shareholders as dividends. It is calculated as dividends per common share divided by core EPS.
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year Results
 
     
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Per share dividend
 
$
0.33
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.28
   
$
0.28
   
$
0.28
   
$
1.17
 
Core EPS
 
$
0.77
   
$
0.84
   
$
0.76
   
$
0.83
   
$
0.82
   
$
3.25
 
Common share core dividend payout ratio
   
43
%
   
39
%
   
37
%
   
34
%
   
34
%
   
36
%

AUMA is a financial measure of the size of the Company. It is comprised of AUM and AUA. AUM includes assets of general account, consisting of total invested assets and segregated funds net assets, and external client assets for which we provide investment management services, consisting of mutual fund, institutional asset management and other fund net assets. AUA are assets for which we provide administrative services only. Assets under management and administration is a common industry metric for wealth and asset management businesses.
Our Global WAM business also manages assets on behalf of other segments of the Company. Global WAM-managed AUMA is a financial measure equal to the sum of Global WAM’s AUMA and assets managed by Global WAM on behalf of other segments. It is an important measure of the assets managed by Global WAM.
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AUM and AUMA reconciliations
(Canadian $ in millions, and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise stated)
               
CAD $
               
US $(4)
 
   
March 31, 2022
   
March 31, 2022
 
As at
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
   
Asia
   
U.S.
 
Total Invested Assets
                                               
Manulife Bank net lending
assets
 
$
-
   
$
24,004
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
24,004
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Derivative
reclassification(1)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(270
)
   
(270
)
   
-
     
-
 
Invested assets excluding
above items
   
120,529
     
88,736
     
150,989
     
3,468
     
21,945
     
385,667
     
96,463
     
120,830
 
Total
   
120,529
     
112,740
     
150,989
     
3,468
     
21,675
     
409,401
     
96,463
     
120,830
 
Segregated funds net
assets
                                                               
Segregated funds net
assets - Institutional
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,338
     
-
     
4,338
     
-
     
-
 
Segregated funds net
assets - Other(2)
   
23,868
     
39,649
     
71,823
     
232,276
     
(26
)
   
367,590
     
19,108
     
57,476
 
Total
   
23,868
     
39,649
     
71,823
     
236,614
     
(26
)
   
371,928
     
19,108
     
57,476
 
AUM per financial
statements
   
144,397
     
152,389
     
222,812
     
240,082
     
21,649
     
781,329
     
115,571
     
178,306
 
Mutual funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
274,665
     
-
     
274,665
     
-
     
-
 
Institutional asset
management(3)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
101,105
     
-
     
101,105
     
-
     
-
 
Other funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
13,269
     
-
     
13,269
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUM
   
144,397
     
152,389
     
222,812
     
629,121
     
21,649
     
1,170,368
     
115,571
     
178,306
 
Assets under administration
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
178,843
     
-
     
178,843
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUMA
 
$
144,397
   
$
152,389
   
$
222,812
   
$
807,964
   
$
21,649
   
$
1,349,211
   
$
115,571
   
$
178,306
 
Total AUMA, US $(4)
                                         
$
1,079,714
                 
Total AUMA
 
$
144,397
   
$
152,389
   
$
222,812
   
$
807,964
   
$
21,649
   
$
1,349,211
                 
CER adjustment(5)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
                 
Total AUMA, CER basis
 
$
144,397
   
$
152,389
   
$
222,812
   
$
807,964
   
$
21,649
   
$
1,349,211
                 
Global WAM Managed
AUMA
                                                               
Global WAM AUMA
                         
$
807,964
                                 
AUM managed by Global
WAM for Manulife's other
segments
                           
231,373
                                 
Total
                         
$
1,039,337
                                 


(1)
Corporate and Other consolidation adjustment related to net derivative assets reclassified from total invested assets to other lines on the Statement of Financial Position.
(2)
Corporate and Other segregated funds net asset represents elimination of amounts held by the Company.
(3)
Institutional asset management excludes Institutional segregated funds net assets.
(4)
US $ AUMA is calculated as total AUMA in Canadian $ divided by the US $ exchange rate in effect at the end of the quarter.
(5)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.


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CAD $
               
US $(4)
 
   
December 31, 2021
   
December 31, 2021
 
As at
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
   
Asia
   
U.S.
 
Total Invested Assets
                                               
Manulife Bank net lending
assets
 
$
-
   
$
23,447
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
23,447
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Derivative
reclassification(1)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(7,475
)
   
(7,475
)
   
-
     
-
 
Invested assets excluding
above items
   
129,207
     
96,425
     
164,830
     
4,458
     
16,206
     
411,126
     
101,893
     
130,013
 
Total
   
129,207
     
119,872
     
164,830
     
4,458
     
8,731
     
427,098
     
101,893
     
130,013
 
Segregated funds net
assets
                                                               
Segregated funds net
assets - Institutional
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,470
     
-
     
4,470
     
-
     
-
 
Segregated funds net
assets - Other(2)
   
25,505
     
42,124
     
79,620
     
248,097
     
(28
)
   
395,318
     
20,112
     
62,801
 
Total
   
25,505
     
42,124
     
79,620
     
252,567
     
(28
)
   
399,788
     
20,112
     
62,801
 
AUM per financial
statements
   
154,712
     
161,996
     
244,450
     
257,025
     
8,703
     
826,886
     
122,005
     
192,814
 
Mutual funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
290,863
     
-
     
290,863
     
-
     
-
 
Institutional asset
management(3)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
106,407
     
-
     
106,407
     
-
     
-
 
Other funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
14,001
     
-
     
14,001
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUM
   
154,712
     
161,996
     
244,450
     
668,296
     
8,703
     
1,238,157
     
122,005
     
192,814
 
Assets under administration
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
187,631
     
-
     
187,631
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUMA
 
$
154,712
   
$
161,996
   
$
244,450
   
$
855,927
   
$
8,703
   
$
1,425,788
   
$
122,005
   
$
192,814
 
Total AUMA, US $(4)
                                         
$
1,124,616
                 
Total AUMA
 
$
154,712
   
$
161,996
   
$
244,450
   
$
855,927
   
$
8,703
   
$
1,425,788
                 
CER adjustment(5)
   
(3,867
)
   
-
     
(3,500
)
   
(9,998
)
   
-
     
(17,365
)
               
Total AUMA, CER basis
 
$
150,845
   
$
161,996
   
$
240,950
   
$
845,929
   
$
8,703
   
$
1,408,423
                 
Global WAM Managed
AUMA
                                                               
Global WAM AUMA
                         
$
855,927
                                 
AUM managed by Global
WAM for Manulife's other
segments
                           
246,773
                                 
Total
                         
$
1,102,700
                                 
Note: For footnotes (1) to (5), refer to the “AUM and AUMA reconciliation” table as at March 31, 2022 above.



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CAD $
               
US $(4)
 
   
September 30, 2021
   
September 30, 2021
 
As at
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
   
Asia
   
U.S.
 
Total Invested Assets
                                               
Manulife Bank net lending
assets
 
$
-
   
$
23,139
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
23,139
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Derivative
reclassification(1)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(6,226
)
   
(6,226
)
   
-
     
-
 
Invested assets excluding
above items
   
124,880
     
94,510
     
162,720
     
4,333
     
15,731
     
402,174
     
98,022
     
127,714
 
Total
   
124,880
     
117,649
     
162,720
     
4,333
     
9,505
     
419,087
     
98,022
     
127,714
 
Segregated funds net
assets
                                                               
Segregated funds net
assets - Institutional
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,400
     
-
     
4,400
     
-
     
-
 
Segregated funds net
assets - Other(2)
   
24,892
     
40,178
     
78,223
     
240,151
     
(45
)
   
383,399
     
19,540
     
61,395
 
Total
   
24,892
     
40,178
     
78,223
     
244,551
     
(45
)
   
387,799
     
19,540
     
61,395
 
AUM per financial
statements
   
149,772
     
157,827
     
240,943
     
248,884
     
9,460
     
806,886
     
117,562
     
189,109
 
Mutual funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
277,421
     
-
     
277,421
     
-
     
-
 
Institutional asset
management(3)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
103,732
     
-
     
103,732
     
-
     
-
 
Other funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
12,562
     
-
     
12,562
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUM
   
149,772
     
157,827
     
240,943
     
642,599
     
9,460
     
1,200,601
     
117,562
     
189,109
 
Assets under administration
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
181,013
     
-
     
181,013
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUMA
 
$
149,772
   
$
157,827
   
$
240,943
   
$
823,612
   
$
9,460
   
$
1,381,614
   
$
117,562
   
$
189,109
 
Total AUMA, US $(4)
                                         
$
1,084,384
                 
Total AUMA
 
$
149,772
   
$
157,827
   
$
240,943
   
$
823,612
   
$
9,460
   
$
1,381,614
                 
CER adjustment(5)
   
(4,933
)
   
-
     
(4,620
)
   
(12,761
)
   
-
     
(22,314
)
               
Total AUMA, CER basis
 
$
144,839
   
$
157,827
   
$
236,323
   
$
810,851
   
$
9,460
   
$
1,359,300
                 
Global WAM Managed
AUMA
                                                               
Global WAM AUMA
                         
$
823,612
                                 
AUM managed by Global
WAM for Manulife's other
segments
                           
240,798
                                 
Total
                         
$
1,064,410
                                 


Note: For footnotes (1) to (5), refer to the “AUM and AUMA reconciliation” table as at March 31, 2022 above.



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CAD $
               
US $(4)
 
   
June 30, 2021
   
June 30, 2021
 
As at
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
   
Asia
   
U.S.
 
Total Invested Assets
                                               
Manulife Bank net lending
assets
 
$
-
   
$
22,884
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
22,884
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Derivative
reclassification(1)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(6,907
)
   
(6,907
)
   
-
     
-
 
Invested assets excluding
above items
   
117,808
     
94,950
     
156,171
     
4,211
     
16,092
     
389,232
     
95,089
     
126,005
 
Total
   
117,808
     
117,834
     
156,171
     
4,211
     
9,185
     
405,209
     
95,089
     
126,005
 
Segregated funds net
assets
                                                               
Segregated funds net
assets - Institutional
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,229
     
-
     
4,229
     
-
     
-
 
Segregated funds net
assets - Other(2)
   
24,117
     
39,666
     
77,488
     
238,389
     
(44
)
   
379,616
     
19,466
     
62,521
 
Total
   
24,117
     
39,666
     
77,488
     
242,618
     
(44
)
   
383,845
     
19,466
     
62,521
 
AUM per financial
statements
   
141,925
     
157,500
     
233,659
     
246,829
     
9,141
     
789,054
     
114,555
     
188,526
 
Mutual funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
265,110
     
-
     
265,110
     
-
     
-
 
Institutional asset
management(3)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
99,983
     
-
     
99,983
     
-
     
-
 
Other funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
12,232
     
-
     
12,232
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUM
   
141,925
     
157,500
     
233,659
     
624,154
     
9,141
     
1,166,379
     
114,555
     
188,526
 
Assets under administration
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
174,376
     
-
     
174,376
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUMA
 
$
141,925
   
$
157,500
   
$
233,659
   
$
798,530
   
$
9,141
   
$
1,340,755
   
$
114,555
   
$
188,526
 
Total AUMA, US $(4)
                                         
$
1,081,777
                 
Total AUMA
 
$
141,925
   
$
157,500
   
$
233,659
   
$
798,530
   
$
9,141
   
$
1,340,755
                 
CER adjustment(5)
   
(1,619
)
   
-
     
1,921
     
3,168
     
-
     
3,470
                 
Total AUMA, CER basis
 
$
140,306
   
$
157,500
   
$
235,580
   
$
801,698
   
$
9,141
   
$
1,344,225
                 
Global WAM Managed
AUMA
                                                               
Global WAM AUMA
                         
$
798,530
                                 
AUM managed by Global
WAM for Manulife's other
segments
                           
235,234
                                 
Total
                         
$
1,033,764
                                 

Note: For footnotes (1) to (5), refer to the “AUM and AUMA reconciliation” table as at March 31, 2022 above.



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CAD $
               
US $(4)
 
   
March 31, 2021
   
March 31, 2021
 
As at
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
   
Asia
   
U.S.
 
Total Invested Assets
                                               
Manulife Bank net lending
assets
 
$
-
   
$
22,770
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
22,770
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Derivative
reclassification(1)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(3,685
)
   
(3,685
)
   
-
     
-
 
Invested assets excluding
above items
   
113,925
     
91,680
     
151,892
     
4,325
     
17,041
     
378,863
     
90,610
     
120,789
 
Total
   
113,925
     
114,450
     
151,892
     
4,325
     
13,356
     
397,948
     
90,610
     
120,789
 
Segregated funds net
assets
                                                               
Segregated funds net
assets - Institutional
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,157
     
-
     
4,157
     
-
     
-
 
Segregated funds net
assets - Other(2)
   
23,046
     
37,937
     
76,280
     
230,305
     
(43
)
   
367,525
     
18,325
     
60,661
 
Total
   
23,046
     
37,937
     
76,280
     
234,462
     
(43
)
   
371,682
     
18,325
     
60,661
 
AUM per financial
statements
   
136,971
     
152,387
     
228,172
     
238,787
     
13,313
     
769,630
     
108,935
     
181,450
 
Mutual funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
249,137
     
-
     
249,137
     
-
     
-
 
Institutional asset
management(3)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
96,989
     
-
     
96,989
     
-
     
-
 
Other funds
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
11,611
     
-
     
11,611
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUM
   
136,971
     
152,387
     
228,172
     
596,524
     
13,313
     
1,127,367
     
108,935
     
181,450
 
Assets under administration
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
167,558
     
-
     
167,558
     
-
     
-
 
Total AUMA
 
$
136,971
   
$
152,387
   
$
228,172
   
$
764,082
   
$
13,313
   
$
1,294,925
   
$
108,935
   
$
181,450
 
Total AUMA, US $(4)
                                         
$
1,029,761
                 
Total AUMA
 
$
136,971
   
$
152,387
   
$
228,172
   
$
764,082
   
$
13,313
   
$
1,294,925
                 
CER adjustment(5)
   
(3,699
)
   
-
     
(1,438
)
   
(4,685
)
   
-
     
(9,822
)
               
Total AUMA, CER basis
 
$
133,272
   
$
152,387
   
$
226,734
   
$
759,397
   
$
13,313
   
$
1,285,103
                 
Global WAM Managed
AUMA
                                                               
Global WAM AUMA
                         
$
764,082
                                 
AUM managed by Global
WAM for Manulife's other
segments
                           
229,265
                                 
Total
                         
$
993,347
                                 


Note: For footnotes (1) to (5), refer to the “AUM and AUMA reconciliation” table as at March 31, 2022 above.




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Global WAM AUMA and managed AUMA by business line and geographic source
As at
                             
($ millions, and based on actual foreign exchange rates in
effect in the applicable reporting period, unless otherwise
stated)
 
Mar 31,
2022
   
Dec 31,
2021
   
Sept 30,
2021
   
Jun 30,
2021
   
Mar 31,
2021
 
Global WAM AUMA by business line
                             
Retirement
 
$
412,689
   
$
440,831
   
$
426,742
   
$
418,907
   
$
403,576
 
Retail
   
289,008
     
303,232
     
287,717
     
274,661
     
258,560
 
Institutional asset management
   
106,267
     
111,864
     
109,153
     
104,962
     
101,946
 
Total
 
$
807,964
   
$
855,927
   
$
823,612
   
$
798,530
   
$
764,082
 
Global WAM AUMA by business line, CER basis(1)
                                       
Retirement
 
$
412,689
   
$
435,769
   
$
420,177
   
$
421,356
   
$
401,509
 
Retail
   
289,008
     
300,044
     
283,818
     
275,906
     
257,378
 
Institutional asset management
   
106,267
     
110,116
     
106,856
     
104,436
     
100,510
 
Total
 
$
807,964
   
$
845,929
   
$
810,851
   
$
801,698
   
$
759,397
 
Global WAM AUMA by geographic source
                                       
Asia
 
$
98,608
   
$
104,584
   
$
100,899
   
$
95,510
   
$
91,551
 
Canada
   
227,252
     
238,798
     
228,347
     
224,693
     
212,441
 
U.S.
   
482,104
     
512,545
     
494,366
     
478,327
     
460,090
 
Total
 
$
807,964
   
$
855,927
   
$
823,612
   
$
798,530
   
$
764,082
 
Global WAM AUMA by geographic source, CER basis(1)
                                       
Asia
 
$
98,608
   
$
101,950
   
$
97,647
   
$
94,970
   
$
89,764
 
Canada
   
227,252
     
238,798
     
228,347
     
224,693
     
212,441
 
U.S.
   
482,104
     
505,181
     
484,857
     
482,035
     
457,192
 
Total
 
$
807,964
   
$
845,929
   
$
810,851
   
$
801,698
   
$
759,397
 
Global WAM Managed AUMA by business line
                                       
Retirement
 
$
412,689
   
$
440,831
   
$
426,742
   
$
418,907
   
$
403,576
 
Retail
   
370,999
     
391,911
     
373,685
     
359,520
     
340,330
 
Institutional asset management
   
255,649
     
269,958
     
263,983
     
255,337
     
249,441
 
Total
 
$
1,039,337
   
$
1,102,700
   
$
1,064,410
   
$
1,033,764
   
$
993,347
 
 
Global WAM Managed AUMA by business line, CER
basis(1)
                                       
Retirement
 
$
412,689
   
$
435,769
   
$
420,177
   
$
421,356
   
$
401,509
 
Retail
   
370,999
     
387,923
     
368,745
     
361,219
     
338,815
 
Institutional asset management
   
255,649
     
266,253
     
259,121
     
255,860
     
247,213
 
Total
 
$
1,039,337
   
$
1,089,945
   
$
1,048,043
   
$
1,038,435
   
$
987,537
 
Global WAM Managed AUMA by geographic source
                                       
Asia
 
$
195,346
   
$
207,827
   
$
200,976
   
$
191,704
   
$
186,657
 
Canada
   
279,700
     
293,902
     
281,523
     
278,309
     
262,960
 
U.S.
   
564,291
     
600,971
     
581,911
     
563,751
     
543,730
 
Total
 
$
1,039,337
   
$
1,102,700
   
$
1,064,410
   
$
1,033,764
   
$
993,347
 
 
Global WAM Managed AUMA by geographic source, CER basis(1)
                                   
Asia
 
$
195,346
   
$
203,707
   
$
195,802
   
$
191,965
   
$
184,271
 
Canada
   
279,700
     
293,902
     
281,523
     
287,309
     
262,960
 
U.S.
   
564,291
     
592,336
     
570,718
     
559,161
     
540,306
 
Total
 
$
1,039,337
   
$
1,089,945
   
$
1,048,043
   
$
1,038,435
   
$
987,537
 

(1)
AUMA adjusted to reflect the foreign exchange rates for the Statement of Financial Position in effect for 1Q22.
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Average assets under management and administration (“average AUMA”) is the average of Global WAM’s AUMA during the reporting period. It is a measure used in analyzing and explaining fee income and earnings of our Global WAM segment. It is calculated as the average of the opening balance of AUMA and the ending balance of AUMA using daily balances where available and month-end or quarter-end averages when daily averages are unavailable. Similarly, Global WAM average managed AUMA and average AUA are the average of Global WAM’s managed AUMA and AUA, respectively, and are calculated in a manner consistent with average AUMA.
Manulife Bank net lending assets is a financial measure equal to the sum of Manulife Bank’s loans and mortgages, net of allowances. Manulife Bank average net lending assets is a financial measure which is calculated as the quarter-end average of the opening and the ending balance of net lending assets. Both of these financial measures are a measure of the size of Manulife Bank’s portfolio of loans and mortgages and are used to analyze and explain its earnings.
As at
($ millions)
 
Mar 31,
2022
   
Dec 31,
2021
   
Sept 30,
2021
   
Jun 30,
2021
   
Mar 31,
2021
 
Mortgages
 
$
52,287
   
$
52,014
   
$
51,001
   
$
50,309
   
$
50,134
 
Less: mortgages not held by Manulife Bank
   
30,950
     
31,073
     
30,202
     
29,643
     
29,469
 
Total mortgages held by Manulife Bank
   
21,337
     
20,941
     
20,799
     
20,666
     
20,665
 
Loans to bank clients
   
2,667
     
2,506
     
2,340
     
2,218
     
2,105
 
Manulife Bank net lending assets
 
$
24,004
   
$
23,447
   
$
23,139
   
$
22,884
   
$
22,770
 
Manulife Bank average net lending assets
                                       
Beginning of period
 
$
23,447
   
$
23,139
   
$
22,884
   
$
22,770
   
$
22,763
 
End of period
   
24,004
     
23,447
     
23,139
     
22,884
     
22,770
 
Manulife Bank average net lending assets by quarter
 
$
23,726
   
$
23,293
   
$
23,012
   
$
22,827
   
$
22,767
 
Manulife Bank average net lending assets – full year
         
$
23,105
                         
Consolidated capital serves as a foundation of our capital management activities at the MFC level. Consolidated capital is calculated as the sum of: (i) total equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) on cash flow hedges; and (ii) certain other capital instruments that qualify as regulatory capital. For regulatory reporting purposes under the LICAT framework, the numbers are further adjusted for various additions or deductions to capital as mandated by the guidelines defined by OSFI.
As at
($ millions)
 
Mar 31,
2022
   
Dec 31,
2021
   
Sep 30,
2021
   
Jun 30,
2021
   
Mar 31,
2021
 
Total equity
 
$
56,849
   
$
58,869
   
$
55,951
   
$
54,254
   
$
51,992
 
Exclude AOCI gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges
   
(70
)
   
(156
)
   
(159
)
   
(166
)
   
(117
)
Total equity excluding AOCI on cash flow hedges
   
56,919
     
59,025
     
56,110
     
54,420
     
52,109
 
Qualifying capital instruments
   
6,950
     
6,980
     
6,986
     
6,936
     
7,432
 
Consolidated capital
 
$
63,869
   
$
66,005
   
$
63,096
   
$
61,356
   
$
59,541
 
Core EBITDA is a financial measure which Manulife uses to better understand the long-term earnings capacity and valuation of our Global WAM business on a basis more comparable to how the profitability of global asset managers is generally measured. Core EBITDA presents core earnings before the impact of interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Core EBITDA excludes certain acquisition expenses related to insurance contracts in our retirement businesses which are deferred and amortized over the expected lifetime of the customer relationship under the CALM. Core EBITDA was selected as a key performance indicator for our Global WAM business, as EBITDA is widely used among asset management peers, and core earnings is a primary profitability metric for the Company overall.

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Reconciliation of Global WAM core earnings to core EBITDA and Global WAM core EBITDA by business line and geographic source
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year
Results
 
($ millions, pre-tax and based on actual foreign
exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting
period, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Global WAM core earnings (post-tax)
 
$
324
   
$
387
   
$
351
   
$
356
   
$
312
   
$
1,406
 
Addback taxes, acquisition costs, other expenses and deferred sales commissions
                                             
Core income tax (expense) recovery (see above)
61
     
52
     
66
     
64
     
52
     
234
 
Acquisition costs, other expenses
   
81
     
79
     
86
     
79
     
79
     
323
 
Deferred sales commissions
   
24
     
25
     
26
     
22
     
26
     
99
 
Core EBITDA
 
$
490
   
$
543
   
$
529
   
$
521
   
$
469
   
$
2,062
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
-
     
1
     
2
     
3
     
(6
)
   
-
 
Core EBITDA, CER basis
 
$
490
   
$
544
   
$
531
   
$
524
   
$
463
   
$
2,062
 
Core EBITDA by business line
                                               
Retirement
 
$
277
   
$
306
   
$
313
   
$
305
   
$
286
   
$
1,210
 
Retail
   
201
     
220
     
199
     
196
     
175
     
790
 
Institutional asset management
   
12
     
17
     
17
     
20
     
8
     
62
 
Total
 
$
490
   
$
543
   
$
529
   
$
521
   
$
469
   
$
2,062
 
Core EBITDA by geographic source
                                               
Asia
 
$
113
   
$
115
   
$
134
   
$
131
   
$
131
   
$
511
 
Canada
   
171
     
185
     
172
     
169
     
156
     
682
 
U.S.
   
206
     
243
     
223
     
221
     
182
     
869
 
Total
 
$
490
   
$
543
   
$
529
   
$
521
   
$
469
   
$
2,062
 
Core EBITDA by business line, CER basis
                                               
Retirement
 
$
277
   
$
307
   
$
314
   
$
312
   
$
286
   
$
1,219
 
Retail
   
201
     
220
     
199
     
193
     
169
     
781
 
Institutional asset management
   
12
     
17
     
18
     
19
     
8
     
62
 
Total, CER basis
 
$
490
   
$
544
   
$
531
   
$
524
   
$
463
   
$
2,062
 
Core EBITDA by geographic source, CER basis
                                         
Asia
 
$
113
   
$
115
   
$
136
   
$
127
   
$
124
   
$
502
 
Canada
   
171
     
185
     
171
     
169
     
157
     
682
 
U.S.
   
206
     
244
     
224
     
228
     
182
     
878
 
Total, CER basis
 
$
490
   
$
544
   
$
531
   
$
524
   
$
463
   
$
2,062
 
(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
Core EBITDA margin is a financial measure which Manulife uses to better understand the long-term profitability of our Global WAM business on a more comparable basis to how profitability of global asset managers are measured. Core EBITDA margin presents core earnings before the impact of interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization divided by total revenue from these businesses. Core EBITDA margin was selected as a key performance indicator for our Global WAM business, as EBITDA margin is widely used among asset management peers, and core earnings is a primary profitability metric for the Company overall.

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Quarterly Results
   
Full Year
Results
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Core EBITDA margin
                                               
Core EBITDA
 
$
490
   
$
543
   
$
529
   
$
521
   
$
469
   
$
2,062
 
Global WAM revenue
 
$
1,586
   
$
1,727
   
$
1,680
   
$
1,607
   
$
1,527
   
$
6,541
 
Core EBITDA margin
   
30.9
%
   
31.4
%
   
31.5
%
   
32.4
%
   
30.7
%
   
31.5
%
Expense efficiency ratio is a financial measure which Manulife uses to measure progress towards our target to be more efficient. It is defined as core general expenses divided by the sum of core earnings before income taxes (“pre-tax core earnings”) and core general expenses. Core general expenses is used to calculate our expense efficiency ratio and is equal to pre-tax general expenses included in core earnings and excludes such items as material legal provisions for settlements, restructuring charges and expenses related to integration and acquisitions.
         
   
Quarterly Results   
              Full Year Results
 
($ millions, and based on actual foreign exchange rates in effect in the applicable reporting period, unlessotherwise stated)
 
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Expense Efficiency Ratio
                                               
Core general expenses
 
$
1,877
   
$
1,973
   
$
1,904
   
$
1,794
   
$
1,882
   
$
7,553
 
Core earnings (pre-tax)
   
1,876
     
2,054
     
1,811
     
2,036
     
1,995
     
7,896
 
Total - Core earnings (pre-tax) and Core general
  expenses
$
3,753
   
$
4,027
   
$
3,715
   
$
3,830
   
$
3,877
   
$
15,449
 
Expense Efficiency Ratio
   
50.0
%
   
49.0
%
   
51.3
%
   
46.8
%
   
48.5
%
   
48.9
%
Core general expenses
                                               
General expenses - Financial Statements
 
$
1,898
   
$
2,000
   
$
1,904
   
$
1,892
   
$
2,032
   
$
7,828
 
Less: General expenses included in items
  excluded from core earnings
                                               
Restructuring charge
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
150
     
150
 
Integration and acquisition
   
8
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Legal provisions and Other expenses
   
13
     
27
     
-
     
98
     
-
     
125
 
Total
 
$
21
   
$
27
   
$
-
   
$
98
   
$
150
   
$
275
 
Core general expenses
 
$
1,877
   
$
1,973
   
$
1,904
   
$
1,794
   
$
1,882
   
$
7,553
 
Core general expenses
 
$
1,877
   
$
1,973
   
$
1,904
   
$
1,794
   
$
1,882
   
$
7,553
 
CER adjustment(1)
   
-
     
4
     
1
     
27
     
(14
)
   
18
 
Core general expenses, CER basis
 
$
1,877
   
$
1,977
   
$
1,905
   
$
1,821
   
$
1,868
   
$
7,571
 

(1)
The impact of updating foreign exchange rates to that which was used in 1Q22.
Embedded value (“EV”) is a measure of the present value of shareholders’ interests in the expected future distributable earnings on in-force business reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position of Manulife, excluding any value associated with future new business. EV is calculated as the sum of the adjusted net worth and the value of in-force business calculated as at December 31. The adjusted net worth is the IFRS shareholders’ equity adjusted for goodwill and intangible assets, fair value of surplus assets, the fair value of debt, preferred shares, and other equity, and local statutory balance sheet, regulatory reserve, and capital for our Asian businesses. The value of in-force business business in Canada and the U.S. is the present value of expected future IFRS earnings, on an IFRS 4 basis, on in-force business less the present value of the cost of holding capital to support the in-force business under the LICAT framework. The value of in-force business in Asia reflects local statutory earnings and capital requirements. The value of in-force excludes Global WAM, Bank or P&C Reinsurance businesses.
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Net annualized fee income yield on average AUMA ("Net fee income yield") is a financial measure that represents the net annualized fee income from Global WAM channels over average AUMA. This measure provides information on Global WAM’s adjusted return generated from managing AUMA.
Net annualized fee income is a financial measure that represents Global WAM income before income taxes, adjusted to exclude items unrelated to net fee income, including general expenses, investment income, non-AUMA related net benefits and claims, and net premium taxes. It also excludes the components of Global WAM net fee income from managing assets on behalf of other segments. This measure is annualized based on the number of days in the year divided the number of days in the reporting period.
Reconciliation of income before income taxes to net fee income yield
   
Quarterly Results
   
Full Year
Results
 
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
   
1Q22
     
4Q21
     
3Q21
     
2Q21
     
1Q21
     
2021
 
Income before income taxes
 
$
3,711
   
$
2,481
   
$
1,480
   
$
3,292
   
$
872
   
$
8,125
 
Less: Income before income taxes for segments
  other than Global WAM
 
3,325
     
2,043
     
1,062
     
2,873
     
506
     
6,484
 
Global WAM income before income taxes
   
386
     
438
     
418
     
419
     
366
     
1,641
 
Items unrelated to net fee income
   
600
     
616
     
599
     
548
     
561
     
2,324
 
Global WAM net fee income
   
986
     
1,054
     
1,017
     
967
     
927
     
3,965
 
Less: Net fee income from other segments
   
118
     
122
     
118
     
109
     
109
     
458
 
Global WAM net fee income excluding net fee
  income from other segments
 
868
     
932
     
899
     
858
     
818
     
3,507
 
Net annualized fee income
 
$
3,516
   
$
3,698
   
$
3,565
   
$
3,441
   
$
3,318
   
$
3,507
 
Average Assets under Management and
   Administration
 
$
820,393
   
$
835,494
   
$
815,927
   
$
775,849
   
$
765,033
   
$
798,022
 
Net fee income yield (bps)
   
42.9
     
44.3
     
43.7
     
44.4
     
43.4
     
43.9
 


New business value (“NBV”) is the change in embedded value as a result of sales in the reporting period. NBV is calculated as the present value of shareholders’ interests in expected future distributable earnings, after the cost of capital calculated under the LICAT framework in Canada and the U.S. and the local capital requirements in Asia, on actual new business sold in the period using assumptions that are consistent with the assumptions used in the calculation of embedded value. NBV excludes businesses with immaterial insurance risks, such as the Company’s Global WAM, Manulife Bank and the P&C Reinsurance businesses. NBV is a useful metric to evaluate the value created by the Company’s new business franchise.
New business value margin (“NBV margin”) is calculated as NBV divided by APE sales excluding non-controlling interests. APE sales are calculated as 100% of regular premiums and deposits sales and 10% of single premiums and deposits sales. NBV margin is a useful metric to help understand the profitability of our new business.
Sales are measured according to product type:
For individual insurance, sales include 100% of new annualized premiums and 10% of both excess and single premiums. For individual insurance, new annualized premiums reflect the annualized premium expected in the first year of a policy that requires premium payments for more than one year. Single premium is the lump sum premium from the sale of a single premium product, e.g. travel insurance. Sales are reported gross before the impact of reinsurance.
For group insurance, sales include new annualized premiums and administrative services only premium equivalents on new cases, as well as the addition of new coverages and amendments to contracts, excluding rate increases.
Insurance-based wealth accumulation product sales include all new deposits into variable and fixed annuity contracts. As we discontinued sales of new variable annuity contracts in the U.S. in 1Q13, subsequent deposits into existing U.S. variable annuity contracts are not reported as sales. Asia variable annuity deposits are included in APE sales.
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APE sales are comprised of 100% of regular premiums and deposits and 10% of excess and single premiums and deposits for both insurance and insurance-based wealth accumulation products.
Gross flows is a new business measure presented for our Global WAM business and includes all deposits into mutual funds, group pension/retirement savings products, private wealth and institutional asset management products. Gross flows is a common industry metric for WAM businesses as it provides a measure of how successful the businesses are at attracting assets.
Net flows is presented for our Global WAM business and includes gross flows less redemptions for mutual funds, group pension/retirement savings products, private wealth and institutional asset management products. In addition, net flows include the net flows of exchange traded funds and non-proprietary product sold by Manulife Securities. Net flows is a common industry metric for WAM businesses as it provides a measure of how successful the businesses are at attracting and retaining assets. When net flows are positive, they are referred to as net inflows. Conversely, negative net flows are referred to as net outflows.
Remittances is defined as the cash remitted or available for distribution to the Manulife Group from operating subsidiaries and excess capital generated by standalone Canadian operations. It is one of the key metrics used by management to evaluate our financial flexibility.
E4
Caution regarding forward-looking statements
From time to time, MFC makes written and/or oral forward-looking statements, including in this document. In addition, our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, the media and others. All such statements are made pursuant to the “safe harbour” provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The forward-looking statements in this document include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the expected annual savings related to actions taken in the first quarter of 2021, the Company’s strategic priorities and 2022 target and 2025 supplemental goal for net promoter score, the impact of IFRS 17 and the Company’s earnings presentation and reporting under the new accounting standard and our medium-term financial and operating targets under IFRS 17, including our core ROE target, dividend payout ratio target and new CSM targets, and the impact of changes in tax laws and, also relate to, among other things, our objectives, goals, strategies, intentions, plans, beliefs, expectations and estimates, and can generally be identified by the use of words such as “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “likely”, “suspect”, “outlook”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “forecast”, “objective”, “seek”, “aim”, “continue”, “goal”, “restore”, “embark” and “endeavour” (or the negative thereof) and words and expressions of similar import, and include statements concerning possible or assumed future results. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements and they should not be interpreted as confirming market or analysts’ expectations in any way.
Certain material factors or assumptions are applied in making forward-looking statements and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include but are not limited to: general business and economic conditions (including but not limited to the performance, volatility and correlation of equity markets, interest rates, credit and swap spreads, currency rates, investment losses and defaults, market liquidity and creditworthiness of guarantors, reinsurers and counterparties); the ongoing prevalence of COVID-19, including any variants, as well as actions that have been, or may be taken by governmental authorities in response to COVID-19, including the impacts of any variants; changes in laws and regulations; changes in accounting standards applicable in any of the territories in which we operate; changes in regulatory capital requirements; our ability to execute strategic plans and changes to strategic plans; downgrades in our financial strength or credit ratings; our ability to maintain our reputation; impairments of goodwill or intangible assets or the establishment of provisions against future tax assets; the accuracy of estimates relating to morbidity, mortality and policyholder behaviour; the accuracy of other estimates used in applying accounting policies, actuarial methods and embedded value methods; our ability to implement effective hedging strategies and unforeseen consequences arising from such strategies; our ability to
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source appropriate assets to back our long-dated liabilities; level of competition and consolidation; our ability to market and distribute products through current and future distribution channels; unforeseen liabilities or asset impairments arising from acquisitions and dispositions of businesses; the realization of losses arising from the sale of investments classified as available-for-sale; our liquidity, including the availability of financing to satisfy existing financial liabilities on expected maturity dates when required; obligations to pledge additional collateral; the availability of letters of credit to provide capital management flexibility; accuracy of information received from counterparties and the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations; the availability, affordability and adequacy of reinsurance; legal and regulatory proceedings, including tax audits, tax litigation or similar proceedings; our ability to adapt products and services to the changing market; our ability to attract and retain key executives, employees and agents; the appropriate use and interpretation of complex models or deficiencies in models used; political, legal, operational and other risks associated with our non-North American operations; acquisitions and our ability to complete acquisitions including the availability of equity and debt financing for this purpose; the disruption of or changes to key elements of the Company’s or public infrastructure systems; environmental concerns; our ability to protect our intellectual property and exposure to claims of infringement; and our inability to withdraw cash from subsidiaries.
Additional information about material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations and about material factors or assumptions applied in making forward-looking statements may be found in this document under “Risk Management and Risk Factors Update” and “Critical Actuarial and Accounting Policies”, under “Risk Management and Risk Factors” and “Critical Actuarial and Accounting Policies” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis in our most recent annual report and, in the “Risk Management” note to the consolidated financial statements in our most recent annual and interim reports and elsewhere in our filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.
The forward-looking statements in this document are, unless otherwise indicated, stated as of the date hereof and are presented for the purpose of assisting investors and others in understanding our financial position and results of operations, our future operations, as well as our objectives and strategic priorities, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.



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E5
Quarterly financial information
The following table provides summary information related to our eight most recently completed quarters.
As at and for the three months ended
 
Mar 31,
   
Dec 31,
   
Sept 30,
   
Jun 30,
   
Mar 31,
   
Dec 31,
   
Sept 30,
   
Jun 30,
 
($ millions, except per share amounts or otherwise stated, unaudited)
 
2022
   
2021
   
2021
   
2021
   
2021
   
2020
   
2020
   
2020
 
Revenue
                                               
Premium income
                                               
Life and health insurance(1)
 
$
9,521
   
$
9,159
   
$
9,269
   
$
8,716
   
$
8,986
   
$
8,651
   
$
5,302
   
$
7,560
 
Annuities and pensions(2)
   
(19
)
   
901
     
714
     
698
     
622
     
672
     
704
     
673
 
Net premium income
   
9,502
     
10,060
     
9,983
     
9,414
     
9,608
     
9,323
     
6,006
     
8,233
 
Investment income
   
3,417
     
4,350
     
3,964
     
4,099
     
3,214
     
4,366
     
3,521
     
5,262
 
Realized and unrealized gains and losses
  on assets supporting insurance and
  investment contract liabilities(3)
 
(18,540
)
   
4,460
     
(958
)
   
9,551
     
(17,056
)
   
1,683
     
1,100
     
11,626
 
Other revenue
   
1,991
     
2,741
     
2,994
     
2,760
     
2,637
     
2,497
     
2,749
     
2,365
 
Total revenue
 
$
(3,630
)
 
$
21,611
   
$
15,983
   
$
25,824
   
$
(1,597
)
 
$
17,869
   
$
13,376
   
$
27,486
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
 
$
3,711
   
$
2,481
   
$
1,480
   
$
3,292
   
$
872
   
$
2,065
   
$
2,170
   
$
832
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
(809
)
   
(430
)
   
(166
)
   
(610
)
   
(7
)
   
(224
)
   
(381
)
   
7
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
2,902
   
$
2,051
   
$
1,314
   
$
2,682
   
$
865
   
$
1,841
   
$
1,789
   
$
839
 
Net income (loss) attributed to
  shareholders
$
2,970
   
$
2,084
   
$
1,592
   
$
2,646
   
$
783
   
$
1,780
   
$
2,068
   
$
727
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
$
1.51
   
$
1.04
   
$
0.80
   
$
1.33
   
$
0.38
   
$
0.90
   
$
1.04
   
$
0.35
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common
  share
 
$
1.50
   
$
1.03
   
$
0.80
   
$
1.33
   
$
0.38
   
$
0.89
   
$
1.04
   
$
0.35
 
Segregated funds deposits
 
$
12,328
   
$
10,920
   
$
10,929
   
$
10,301
   
$
12,395
   
$
9,741
   
$
9,158
   
$
8,784
 
Total assets (in billions)
 
$
865
   
$
918
   
$
898
   
$
879
   
$
859
   
$
880
   
$
876
   
$
866
 
Weighted average common shares (in
  millions)
 
1,938
     
1,943
     
1,942
     
1,942
     
1,941
     
1,940
     
1,940
     
1,939
 
Diluted weighted average common
  shares (in millions)
 
1,942
     
1,946
     
1,946
     
1,946
     
1,945
     
1,943
     
1,942
     
1,941
 
Dividends per common share
 
$
0.330
   
$
0.330
   
$
0.280
   
$
0.280
   
$
0.280
   
$
0.280
   
$
0.280
   
$
0.280
 
CDN$ to US$1 - Statement of Financial
  Position
 
1.2496
     
1.2678
     
1.2741
     
1.2394
     
1.2575
     
1.2732
     
1.3339
     
1.3628
 
CDN$ to US$1 - Statement of Income
 
1.2663
     
1.2601
     
1.2602
     
1.2282
     
1.2660
     
1.3030
     
1.3321
     
1.3854
 


(1)
Includes ceded premiums related to the reinsurance of a block of our legacy U.S. Bank-Owned Life Insurance of US$2.4 billion in 3Q20.
(2)
Includes lower revenue related to the reinsurance of a block of our legacy U.S. variable annuity business of US$0.9 billion in 1Q22.
(3)
For fixed income assets supporting insurance and investment contract liabilities and for equities supporting pass-through products and derivatives related to variable hedging programs, the impact of realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the assets is largely offset in the change in insurance and investment contract liabilities.
E6
Other
No changes were made in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2022, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
As in prior quarters, MFC’s Audit Committee has reviewed this MD&A and the unaudited interim financial report and MFC’s Board of Directors approved this MD&A prior to its release.




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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As at
           
(Canadian $ in millions, unaudited)
 
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
Assets
           
Cash and short-term securities
 
$
22,069
   
$
22,594
 
Debt securities
   
208,587
     
224,139
 
Public equities
   
25,449
     
28,067
 
Mortgages
   
52,287
     
52,014
 
Private placements
   
42,650
     
42,842
 
Policy loans
   
6,308
     
6,397
 
Loans to Bank clients
   
2,667
     
2,506
 
Real estate
   
13,334
     
13,233
 
Other invested assets
   
36,050
     
35,306
 
Total invested assets (note 3)
   
409,401
     
427,098
 
Other assets
               
Accrued investment income
   
2,801
     
2,641
 
Outstanding premiums
   
1,300
     
1,294
 
Derivatives (note 4)
   
10,302
     
17,503
 
Reinsurance assets
   
44,390
     
44,579
 
Deferred tax assets
   
5,313
     
5,254
 
Goodwill and intangible assets
   
9,726
     
9,915
 
Miscellaneous
   
9,957
     
9,571
 
Total other assets
   
83,789
     
90,757
 
Segregated funds net assets (note 14)
   
371,928
     
399,788
 
Total assets
 
$
865,118
   
$
917,643
 
Liabilities and Equity
               
Liabilities
               
Insurance contract liabilities (note 5)
 
$
368,889
   
$
392,275
 
Investment contract liabilities (note 5)
   
3,095
     
3,117
 
Deposits from Bank clients
   
21,714
     
20,720
 
Derivatives (note 4)
   
10,037
     
10,038
 
Deferred tax liabilities
   
3,057
     
2,769
 
Other liabilities
   
16,855
     
18,205
 
     
423,647
     
447,124
 
Long-term debt (note 7)
   
5,744
     
4,882
 
Capital instruments (note 8)
   
6,950
     
6,980
 
Segregated funds net liabilities (note 14)
   
371,928
     
399,788
 
Total liabilities
   
808,269
     
858,774
 
Equity
               
Preferred shares and other equity (note 9)
   
5,670
     
6,381
 
Common shares (note 9)
   
22,933
     
23,093
 
Contributed surplus
   
262
     
262
 
Shareholders' and other equity holders' retained earnings
   
25,559
     
23,492
 
Shareholders' accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Pension and other post-employment plans
   
(101
)
   
(114
)
Available-for-sale securities
   
(1,582
)
   
848
 
Cash flow hedges
   
(70
)
   
(156
)
Real estate revaluation reserve
   
23
     
23
 
Translation of foreign operations
   
3,763
     
4,579
 
Total shareholders' and other equity
   
56,457
     
58,408
 
Participating policyholders' equity
   
(1,322
)
   
(1,233
)
Non-controlling interests
   
1,714
     
1,694
 
Total equity
   
56,849
     
58,869
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
865,118
   
$
917,643
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
 

 
Roy Gori
        John Cassaday
President and Chief Executive Officer
        Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Consolidated Statements of Income

For the three months ended March 31,
           
(Canadian $ in millions except per share amounts, unaudited)
 
2022
   
2021
 
Revenue
           
Premium income
           
Gross premiums
 
$
11,654
   
$
10,992
 
Premiums ceded to reinsurers
   
(2,152
)
   
(1,384
)
Net premiums
   
9,502
     
9,608
 
Investment income (note 3)
               
Investment income
   
3,417
     
3,214
 
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on assets supporting insurance and investment
contract liabilities and on the macro hedge program
   
(18,540
)
   
(17,056
)
Net investment income (loss)
   
(15,123
)
   
(13,842
)
Other revenue (note 10)
   
1,991
     
2,637
 
Total revenue
   
(3,630
)
   
(1,597
)
Contract benefits and expenses
               
To contract holders and beneficiaries
               
Gross claims and benefits (note 5)
   
8,517
     
7,643
 
Increase (decrease) in insurance contract liabilities
   
(17,528
)
   
(13,025
)
Increase (decrease) in investment contract liabilities
   
(14
)
   
2
 
Benefits and expenses ceded to reinsurers
   
(2,002
)
   
(1,788
)
(Increase) decrease in reinsurance assets
   
(599
)
   
158
 
Net benefits and claims
   
(11,626
)
   
(7,010
)
General expenses
   
1,898
     
2,032
 
Investment expenses
   
441
     
480
 
Commissions
   
1,597
     
1,677
 
Interest expense
   
243
     
250
 
Net premium taxes
   
106
     
102
 
Total contract benefits and expenses
   
(7,341
)
   
(2,469
)
Income before income taxes
   
3,711
     
872
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
(809
)
   
(7
)
Net income
 
$
2,902
   
$
865
 
Net income (loss) attributed to:
               
Non-controlling interests
 
$
21
   
$
91
 
Participating policyholders
   
(89
)
   
(9
)
Shareholders and other equity holders
   
2,970
     
783
 
   
$
2,902
   
$
865
 
Net income attributed to shareholders
 
$
2,970
   
$
783
 
Preferred share dividends and other equity distributions
   
(52
)
   
(43
)
Common shareholders' net income
 
$
2,918
   
$
740
 
Earnings per share
               
Basic earnings per common share (note 9)
 
$
1.51
   
$
0.38
 
Diluted earnings per common share (note 9)
   
1.50
     
0.38
 
Dividends per common share
   
0.33
     
0.28
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the three months ended March 31,
     
(Canadian $ in millions, unaudited)
 
2022
   
2021
 
Net income
 
$
2,902
   
$
865
 
Other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"), net of tax
               
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to net income:
               
Foreign exchange gains (losses) on:
               
Translation of foreign operations
   
(910
)
   
(905
)
Net investment hedges
   
94
     
96
 
 Available-for-sale financial securities:
               
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
   
(2,534
)
   
(2,645
)
Reclassification of net realized (gains) losses and impairments to net income
   
100
     
(48
)
Cash flow hedges:
               
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period
   
74
     
98
 
Reclassification of realized gains (losses) to net income
   
12
     
14
 
Share of other comprehensive income (losses) of associates
   
-
     
2
 
Total items that may be subsequently reclassified to net income
   
(3,164
)
   
(3,388
)
Items that will not be reclassified to net income:
               
Change in actuarial gains (losses) on pension and other post-employment plans
   
13
     
85
 
Real estate revaluation reserve
   
-
     
(11
)
Total items that will not be reclassified to net income
   
13
     
74
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
(3,151
)
   
(3,314
)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
$
(249
)
 
$
(2,449
)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributed to:
               
Non-controlling interests
 
$
17
   
$
88
 
Participating policyholders
   
(89
)
   
(10
)
Shareholders and other equity holders
   
(177
)
   
(2,527
)



Income Taxes included in Other Comprehensive Income


For the three months ended March 31,
           
(Canadian $ in millions, unaudited)
 
2022
   
2021
 
Income tax expense (recovery) on:
           
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale financial securities
 
$
(453
)
 
$
(451
)
Reclassification of realized gains (losses) and recoveries (impairments) to net income on available-
for-sale financial securities
   
32
     
(7
)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
   
15
     
20
 
Reclassification of realized gains (losses) to net income on cash flow hedges
   
3
     
5
 
Unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) on net investment hedges
   
11
     
15
 
Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of associates
   
-
     
(1
)
Change in pension and other post-employment plans
   
8
     
28
 
Total income tax expense (recovery)
 
$
(384
)
 
$
(391
)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
















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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity


For the three months ended March 31,
           
(Canadian $ in millions, unaudited)
 
2022
   
2021
 
Preferred shares and other equity
           
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
6,381
   
$
3,822
 
Issued (note 9)
   
-
     
2,000
 
Redeemed (note 9)
   
(711
)
   
-
 
Issuance costs, net of tax
   
-
     
(18
)
Balance, end of period
   
5,670
     
5,804
 
Common shares
               
Balance, beginning of period
   
23,093
     
23,042
 
Repurchased (note 9)
   
(171
)
   
-
 
Issued on exercise of stock options and deferred share units
   
11
     
38
 
Balance, end of period
   
22,933
     
23,080
 
Contributed surplus
               
Balance, beginning of period
   
262
     
261
 
Exercise of stock options and deferred share units
   
(2
)
   
(7
)
Stock option expense
   
2
     
4
 
Balance, end of period
   
262
     
258
 
Shareholders' and other equity holders' retained earnings
               
Balance, beginning of period
   
23,492
     
18,887
 
Net income attributed to shareholders and other equity holders
   
2,970
     
783
 
Common shares repurchased
   
(206
)
   
-
 
Preferred share dividends and other equity distributions
   
(52
)
   
(43
)
Preferred shares redeemed (note 9)
   
(14
)
   
-
 
Common share dividends
   
(631
)
   
(544
)
Balance, end of period
   
25,559
     
19,083
 
Shareholders' accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI")
               
Balance, beginning of period
   
5,180
     
6,323
 
Change in unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) on net foreign operations
   
(816
)
   
(808
)
Change in actuarial gains (losses) on pension and other post-employment plans
   
13
     
85
 
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale financial securities
   
(2,430
)
   
(2,690
)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
   
86
     
112
 
Change in real estate revaluation reserve
   
-
     
(11
)
Share of other comprehensive income (losses) of associates
   
-
     
2
 
Balance, end of period
   
2,033
     
3,013
 
Total shareholders' and other equity, end of period
   
56,457
     
51,238
 
Participating policyholders' equity
               
Balance, beginning of period
   
(1,233
)
   
(784
)
Net income (loss) attributed to participating policyholders
   
(89
)
   
(9
)
Other comprehensive income (losses) attributed to policyholders
   
-
     
(1
)
Balance, end of period
   
(1,322
)
   
(794
)
Non-controlling interests
               
Balance, beginning of period
   
1,694
     
1,455
 
Net income attributed to non-controlling interests
   
21
     
91
 
Other comprehensive income (losses) attributed to non-controlling interests
   
(4
)
   
(3
)
Contributions (distributions), net
   
3
     
5
 
Balance, end of period
   
1,714
     
1,548
 
Total equity, end of period
 
$
56,849
   
$
51,992
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
















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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


For the three months ended March 31,
           
(Canadian $ in millions, unaudited)
 
2022
   
2021
 
Operating activities
           
Net income
 
$
2,902
   
$
865
 
Adjustments:
               
Increase (decrease) in insurance contract liabilities
   
(16,080
)
   
(13,025
)
Increase (decrease) in investment contract liabilities
   
(14
)
   
2
 
(Increase) decrease in reinsurance assets
   
233
     
158
 
Amortization of (premium) discount on invested assets
   
34
     
34
 
Other amortization
   
133
     
132
 
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses and impairment on assets
   
19,731
     
18,313
 
Gain on U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction (pre-tax) (Note 5)
   
(1,065
)
   
-
 
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)
   
533
     
(506
)
Stock option expense
   
2
     
4
 
Cash provided by operating activities before undernoted items
   
6,409
     
5,977
 
Cash decrease due to U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction (Note 5)
   
(1,263
)
   
-
 
Changes in policy related and operating receivables and payables
   
(2,621
)
   
(2,086
)
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
2,525
     
3,891
 
Investing activities
               
Purchases and mortgage advances
   
(33,821
)
   
(33,231
)
Disposals and repayments
   
30,318
     
24,098
 
Change in investment broker net receivables and payables
   
515
     
238
 
Net cash flows from acquisition and disposal of subsidiaries and businesses
   
-
     
(4
)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
(2,988
)
   
(8,899
)
Financing activities
               
Issue of long-term debt, net (note 7)
   
946
     
-
 
Redemption of capital instruments (note 8)
   
-
     
(350
)
Secured borrowings
   
291
     
73
 
Change in repurchase agreements and securities sold but not yet purchased
   
(78
)
   
1,150
 
Changes in deposits from Bank clients, net
   
1,005
     
(846
)
Lease payments
   
(33
)
   
(32
)
Shareholders' dividends and other equity distributions
   
(697
)
   
(587
)
Common shares repurchased
   
(377
)
   
-
 
Common shares issued, net (note 9)
   
11
     
38
 
Preferred shares and other equity issued, net (note 9)
   
-
     
1,982
 
Preferred shares redeemed, net (note 9)
   
(711
)
   
-
 
Contributions from (distributions to) non-controlling interests, net
   
3
     
5
 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
360
     
1,433
 
Cash and short-term securities
               
Increase (decrease) during the period
   
(103
)
   
(3,575
)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and short-term securities
   
(255
)
   
(328
)
Balance, beginning of period
   
21,930
     
25,583
 
Balance, end of period
   
21,572
     
21,680
 
Cash and short-term securities
               
Beginning of period
               
Gross cash and short-term securities
   
22,594
     
26,167
 
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities
   
(664
)
   
(584
)
Net cash and short-term securities, beginning of period
   
21,930
     
25,583
 
End of period
               
Gross cash and short-term securities
   
22,069
     
22,443
 
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities
   
(497
)
   
(763
)
Net cash and short-term securities, end of period
 
$
21,572
   
$
21,680
 
Supplemental disclosures on cash flow information
               
Interest received
 
$
2,712
   
$
2,749
 
Interest paid
   
212
     
189
 
Income taxes paid
   
535
     
52
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
 

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CONDENSED NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Canadian $ in millions except per share amounts or unless otherwise stated, unaudited)

Note 1
Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies

(a)
Reporting entity
Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) is a publicly traded company and the holding company of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”), a Canadian life insurance company. MFC and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Manulife” or the “Company”) is a leading financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States. Manulife’s international network of employees, agents and distribution partners offers financial protection and wealth management products and services to personal and business clients as well as asset management services to institutional customers. The Company operates as Manulife in Canada and Asia and as John Hancock in the United States.
These Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and condensed notes have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), using accounting policies which are consistent with those used in the Company’s 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements, except as disclosed in note 2.
These Interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, included on pages 129 to 213 of the Company’s 2021 Annual Report, as well as the disclosures on risk in denoted components of the “Risk Management and Risk Factors” section of the First Quarter 2022 Management Discussion and Analysis. These risk disclosures are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
These Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as at and for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were authorized for issue by MFC’s Board of Directors on May 11, 2022.
(b)
Basis of preparation
Refer to note 1 of the Company’s 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for a summary of the most significant estimation processes used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements under IFRS and description of the Company’s measurement techniques in determining carrying values and respective fair values of its assets and liabilities.
The Company’s results and operations have been and may continue to be adversely impacted by COVID -19 and the economic environment. The Company has applied appropriate measurement techniques using reasonable judgment and estimates from the perspective of a market participant to reflect current economic conditions. The impact of these techniques has been reflected in these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. Changes in the inputs used could materially impact the respective carrying values.

Note 2
Accounting and Reporting Changes

(a)
Changes in accounting and reporting policy
(I)
Annual Improvements 2018–2020 Cycle
Annual Improvements 2018–2020 Cycle was issued in May 2020 and is effective on or after January 1, 2022. The IASB issued four minor amendments to different standards as part of the Annual Improvements process, to be applied prospectively. Adoption of these amendments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
(II)
Amendments to IFRS 3 “Business Combinations”
Amendments to IFRS 3 “Business Combinations” were issued in May 2020, and are effective on or after January 1, 2022, with earlier application permitted. The amendments update references within IFRS 3 to the 2018 Conceptual Framework and require that the principles in IAS 37 “Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets” be used to identify liabilities and contingent assets arising from a business combination. Adoption of these amendments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
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(III)
Amendments to IAS 37 “Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets”
Amendments to IAS 37 “Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets” were issued in May 2020, and are effective on or after January 1, 2022, with earlier application permitted. The amendments address identifying onerous contracts and specify the cost of fulfilling a contract which includes all costs directly related to the contract. These include incremental direct costs and allocations of other costs that relate directly to fulfilling the contract. Adoption of these amendments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b)
Future accounting and reporting changes
(I)
IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts” and IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”
IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts” was issued in May 2017 to be effective for years beginning on January 1, 2021. Amendments to IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts” were issued in June 2020 and include a two-year deferral of the effective date. IFRS 17 as amended, is effective for years beginning on January 1, 2023, to be applied retrospectively. If full retrospective application to a group of contracts is impractical, the modified retrospective or fair value methods may be used. The standard will replace IFRS 4 “Insurance Contracts” and therefore also replace the Canadian Asset Liability Method (“CALM”) and will materially change the recognition and measurement of insurance contracts and the corresponding presentation and disclosures in the Company’s Financial Statements.
Narrow-scope amendments to IFRS 17 “Insurance Contracts” were issued in December 2021 and are effective on initial application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” which the Company will adopt on January 1, 2023. The amendments remove accounting mismatches between insurance contract liabilities and financial assets in scope of IFRS 9 within comparative prior periods when initially applying IFRS 17 and IFRS 9. The amendments allow insurers to present comparative information on financial assets as if IFRS 9 were fully applicable during the comparative period. The amendments do not permit application of IFRS 9 hedge accounting principles to the comparative period. The Company is considering the effect of these amendments on its IFRS 9 transition disclosures.
The principles underlying IFRS 17 differ from CALM as permitted by IFRS 4. While there are many differences, the following outlines some of the key differences:
Under IFRS 17 the discount rate used to estimate the present value of insurance contract liabilities is based on the characteristics of the liability, whereas under CALM, the Company uses the rates of returns for current and projected assets supporting insurance contract liabilities to value the liabilities. The difference in the discount rate approach also impacts the timing of investment results. Under IFRS 17, the impact of investing activities will emerge into earnings over the life of the assets, whereas under CALM, the impact of investing activities is capitalized into reserves and therefore earnings in the period they occur.
Under IFRS 17 the discount rate is not related to the expected return on Alternative Long-Duration Assets (“ALDA”) and public equity assets, and as a result, the earnings sensitivity of a change in return assumptions for ALDA and public equity will be significantly reduced.
Under IFRS 17 the Company will elect the option to record changes in insurance contract liabilities arising from changes in interest rates through other comprehensive income and will classify debt instruments as fair value through other comprehensive income under IFRS 9. Under CALM, changes in insurance contract liabilities are recorded in net income.
Under IFRS 17 new business gains are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (in the Contractual Service Margin (“CSM”) component of the insurance contract liability) and amortized into income as services are provided. New business losses are recorded into income immediately. Under CALM, both new business gains and new business losses are recognized in income immediately. The overall impact of establishing the CSM, as well as other measurement impacts on our assets and liabilities, is expected to decrease equity upon transition of approximately 20%.
The Company continues its assessment of the implications of this standard and expects that it will have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The establishment of a CSM on in-force
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business is expected to lead to an increase in insurance contract liabilities and a corresponding decrease in equity upon transition. The CSM represents unearned profits that are expected to amortize into income as services are provided. The Company continues to evaluate the potential impacts of all other changes including available accounting policy choices under IFRS 17 on the measurement of its insurance contract liabilities.

Note 3
Invested Assets and Investment Income

(a)
Carrying values and fair values of invested assets

As at March 31, 2022
 
FVTPL(1)
   
AFS(2)
   
Other(3)
   
Total
carrying
value
   
Total fair
value
 
Cash and short-term securities(4)
 
$
1,988
   
$
13,903
   
$
6,178
   
$
22,069
   
$
22,069
 
Debt securities(3),(5),(6)
                                       
Canadian government and agency
   
17,105
     
4,220
     
-
     
21,325
     
21,325
 
U.S. government and agency
   
10,329
     
17,390
     
841
     
28,560
     
28,482
 
Other government and agency
   
21,071
     
2,764
     
-
     
23,835
     
23,835
 
Corporate
   
125,302
     
6,315
     
461
     
132,078
     
132,014
 
Mortgage/asset-backed securities
   
2,638
     
151
     
-
     
2,789
     
2,789
 
Public equities
   
23,405
     
2,044
     
-
     
25,449
     
25,449
 
Mortgages
   
-
     
-
     
52,287
     
52,287
     
51,806
 
Private placements(6)
   
-
     
-
     
42,650
     
42,650
     
42,882
 
Policy loans
   
-
     
-
     
6,308
     
6,308
     
6,308
 
Loans to Bank clients
   
-
     
-
     
2,667
     
2,667
     
2,657
 
Real estate
                                       
Own use property
   
-
     
-
     
1,783
     
1,783
     
3,015
 
Investment property
   
-
     
-
     
11,551
     
11,551
     
11,551
 
Other invested assets
                                       
Alternative long-duration assets(7)
   
21,554
     
82
     
10,334
     
31,970
     
32,637
 
Various other
   
132
     
-
     
3,948
     
4,080
     
4,080
 
Total invested assets
 
$
223,524
   
$
46,869
   
$
139,008
   
$
409,401
   
$
410,899
 
As at December 31, 2021
 
FVTPL(1)
   
AFS(2)
   
Other(3)
   
Total
carrying
value
   
Total fair
value
 
Cash and short-term securities(4)
 
$
2,214
   
$
14,339
   
$
6,041
   
$
22,594
   
$
22,594
 
Debt securities(3),(5),(6)
                                       
Canadian government and agency
   
18,706
     
3,964
     
-
     
22,670
     
22,670
 
U.S. government and agency
   
12,607
     
18,792
     
852
     
32,251
     
32,254
 
Other government and agency
   
21,888
     
2,871
     
-
     
24,759
     
24,759
 
Corporate
   
133,763
     
7,332
     
468
     
141,563
     
141,560
 
Mortgage/asset-backed securities
   
2,758
     
138
     
-
     
2,896
     
2,896
 
Public equities
   
25,716
     
2,351
     
-
     
28,067
     
28,067
 
Mortgages
   
-
     
-
     
52,014
     
52,014
     
54,089
 
Private placements(6)
   
-
     
-
     
42,842
     
42,842
     
47,276
 
Policy loans
   
-
     
-
     
6,397
     
6,397
     
6,397
 
Loans to Bank clients
   
-
     
-
     
2,506
     
2,506
     
2,503
 
Real estate
                                       
Own use property
   
-
     
-
     
1,812
     
1,812
     
3,024
 
Investment property
   
-
     
-
     
11,421
     
11,421
     
11,421
 
Other invested assets
                                       
Alternative long-duration assets(7)
   
21,022
     
89
     
10,093
     
31,204
     
31,863
 
Various other
   
135
     
-
     
3,967
     
4,102
     
4,102
 
Total invested assets
 
$
238,809
   
$
49,876
   
$
138,413
   
$
427,098
   
$
435,475
 

(1)
FVTPL classification was elected for securities backing insurance contract liabilities to substantially reduce any accounting mismatch arising from changes in the fair value of these assets and changes in the value of the related insurance contract liabilities. If this election had not been made and instead the available-for-sale (“AFS”) classification was selected, there would be an accounting mismatch because changes in insurance contract liabilities are recognized in net income rather than in OCI.
(2)
Securities that are designated as AFS are not actively traded by the Company but sales do occur as circumstances warrant. Such sales result in a reclassification of any accumulated unrealized gain (loss) in AOCI to net income as a realized gain (loss).
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(3)
Primarily includes assets classified as loans and carried at amortized cost, own use properties, investment properties, equity method accounted investments, and leveraged leases. Also includes debt securities classified as held-to-maturity which are accounted for at amortized cost.
(4)
Includes short-term securities with maturities of less than one year at acquisition amounting to $6,060 (December 31, 2021 – $7,314) cash equivalents with maturities of less than 90 days at acquisition amounting to $9,831 (December 31, 2021 – $9,239) and cash of $6,178 (December 31, 2021 – $6,041).
(5)
Debt securities include securities which were acquired with maturities of less than one year and less than 90 days of $1,674 and $30, respectively (December 31, 2021 – $2,196 and $347, respectively).
(6)
Floating rate invested assets above which are subject to interest rate benchmark reform, but have not yet transitioned to replacement reference rates, include debt securities benchmarked to CDOR and USD LIBOR of $220 and $920 (December 31, 2021 - $176 and $1,002 respectively), and private placements benchmarked to USD LIBOR, AUD BBSW and NZD BKBM of $1,958, $168 and $43 (December 31, 2021 - $1,984, $166 and $43, respectively). Exposures indexed to USD LIBOR represent floating rate invested assets with maturity dates beyond June 30, 2023 while all other exposures represent floating rate invested assets with maturity dates beyond December 31, 2021. The interest rate benchmark reform is expected to have an impact on the valuation of invested assets whose value is tied to the affected interest rate benchmarks. The Company has assessed its exposure at the contract level, by benchmark and instrument type. The Company is monitoring market developments with respect to alternative reference rates and the time horizon during which they will evolve. As of March 31, 2022, the interest rate benchmark reform has not resulted in significant changes in the Company’s risk management strategy.
(7)
Alternative long-duration assets (“ALDA”) include investments in private equity of $11,771, infrastructure of $10,373, oil and gas of $1,915, timber and agriculture of $5,253 and various other invested assets of $2,658 (December 31, 2021 – $11,598, $9,824, $1,950, $5,259 and $2,573, respectively).
(b)
Investment income

For the three months ended March 31,
 
2022
   
2021
 
Interest income
 
$
2,919
   
$
2,895
 
Dividend, rental income and other income
   
930
     
689
 
Impairments, provisions and recoveries, net
   
(16
)
   
(35
)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on surplus assets excluding the macro hedge program
   
(416
)
   
(335
)
     
3,417
     
3,214
 
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on assets supporting insurance and investment contract liabilities and, on the macro hedge program
               
Debt securities
   
(14,307
)
   
(9,559
)
Public equities
   
(864
)
   
996
 
Mortgages
   
64
     
45
 
Private placements
   
211
     
222
 
Real estate
   
297
     
(41
)
Other invested assets
   
372
     
662
 
Derivatives, including macro hedge program
   
(4,313
)
   
(9,381
)
     
(18,540
)
   
(17,056
)
Total investment income (loss)
 
$
(15,123
)
 
$
(13,842
)










































































































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(c)
Fair value measurement
The following table presents fair values and the fair value hierarchy of invested assets and segregated funds net assets measured at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
As at March 31, 2022
 
Total fair
value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Cash and short-term securities
                       
FVTPL
 
$
1,988
   
$
-
   
$
1,988
   
$
-
 
AFS
   
13,903
     
-
     
13,903
     
-
 
Other
   
6,178
     
6,178
     
-
     
-
 
Debt securities
                               
FVTPL
                               
Canadian government and agency
   
17,105
     
-
     
17,105
     
-
 
U.S. government and agency
   
10,329
     
-
     
10,329
     
-
 
Other government and agency
   
21,071
     
-
     
21,071
     
-
 
Corporate
   
125,302
     
-
     
125,289
     
13
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   
7
     
-
     
7
     
-
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   
1,023
     
-
     
1,023
     
-
 
Other asset-backed securities
   
1,608
     
-
     
1,582
     
26
 
AFS
                               
Canadian government and agency
   
4,220
     
-
     
4,220
     
-
 
U.S. government and agency
   
17,390
     
-
     
17,390
     
-
 
Other government and agency
   
2,764
     
-
     
2,754
     
10
 
Corporate
   
6,315
     
-
     
6,315
     
-
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   
1
     
-
     
1
     
-
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   
71
     
-
     
71
     
-
 
Other asset-backed securities
   
79
     
-
     
79
     
-
 
Public equities
                               
FVTPL
   
23,405
     
23,404
     
-
     
1
 
AFS
   
2,044
     
2,044
     
-
     
-
 
Real estate - investment property(1)
   
11,551
     
-
     
-
     
11,551
 
Other invested assets(2)
   
24,894
     
287
     
-
     
24,607
 
Segregated funds net assets(3)
   
371,928
     
335,692
     
31,857
     
4,379
 
Total
 
$
663,176
   
$
367,605
   
$
254,984
   
$
40,587
 





































































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As at December 31, 2021
 
Total fair
value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Cash and short-term securities
                       
FVTPL
 
$
2,214
   
$
-
   
$
2,214
   
$
-
 
AFS
   
14,339
     
-
     
14,339
     
-
 
Other
   
6,041
     
6,041
     
-
     
-
 
Debt securities
                               
FVTPL
                               
Canadian government and agency
   
18,706
     
-
     
18,706
     
-
 
U.S. government and agency
   
12,607
     
-
     
12,607
     
-
 
Other government and agency
   
21,888
     
-
     
21,888
     
-
 
Corporate
   
133,763
     
-
     
133,723
     
40
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   
8
     
-
     
8
     
-
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   
1,103
     
-
     
1,103
     
-
 
Other asset-backed securities
   
1,647
     
-
     
1,619
     
28
 
AFS
                               
Canadian government and agency
   
3,964
     
-
     
3,964
     
-
 
U.S. government and agency
   
18,792
     
-
     
18,792
     
-
 
Other government and agency
   
2,871
     
-
     
2,871
     
-
 
Corporate
   
7,332
     
-
     
7,331
     
1
 
Residential mortgage-backed securities
   
1
     
-
     
1
     
-
 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
   
79
     
-
     
79
     
-
 
Other asset-backed securities
   
58
     
-
     
58
     
-
 
Public equities
                               
FVTPL
   
25,716
     
25,716
     
-
     
-
 
AFS
   
2,351
     
2,349
     
2
     
-
 
Real estate - investment property(1)
   
11,421
     
-
     
-
     
11,421
 
Other invested assets(2)
   
24,300
     
257
     
-
     
24,043
 
Segregated funds net assets(3)
   
399,788
     
361,447
     
34,060
     
4,281
 
Total
 
$
708,989
   
$
395,810
   
$
273,365
   
$
39,814
 

(1)
For real estate investment properties, the significant unobservable inputs are capitalization rates (ranging from 2.25% to 9.00% during the period and ranging from 2.25% to 9.00% during the year 2021) and terminal capitalization rates (ranging from 3.25% to 9.25% during the period and ranging from 3.25% to 9.25% during the year 2021). Holding other factors constant, a lower capitalization or terminal capitalization rate will tend to increase the fair value of an investment property. Changes in fair value based on variations in unobservable inputs generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship between the directional changes of each input is not usually linear.
(2)
Other invested assets measured at fair value are held primarily in infrastructure and timber sectors. The significant inputs used in the valuation of the Company’s infrastructure investments are primarily future distributable cash flows, terminal values and discount rates. Holding other factors constant, an increase to future distributable cash flows or terminal values would tend to increase the fair value of an infrastructure investment, while an increase in the discount rate would have the opposite effect. Discount rates during the period ranged from 7.00% to 15.6% (for the year ended December 31, 2021 – ranged from 7.25% to 20.0%). Disclosure of distributable cash flow and terminal value ranges are not meaningful given the disparity in estimates by project. The significant inputs used in the valuation of the Company’s investments in timberland properties are timber prices and discount rates. Holding other factors constant, an increase to timber prices would tend to increase the fair value of a timberland investment, while an increase in the discount rates would have the opposite effect. Discount rates during the period ranged from 4.5% to 7.0% (for the year ended December 31, 2021 – ranged from 4.5% to 7.0%). A range of prices for timber is not meaningful as the market price depends on factors such as property location and proximity to markets and export yards.
(3)
Segregated funds net assets are measured at fair value. The Company’s Level 3 segregated funds assets are predominantly in real estate investment properties and timberland properties valued as described above.





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The following table presents fair value of invested assets not measured at fair value by the fair value hierarchy.

As at March 31, 2022
 
Carrying
value
   
Total fair
value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Mortgages
 
$
52,287
   
$
51,806
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
51,806
 
Private placements
   
42,650
     
42,882
     
-
     
38,222
     
4,660
 
Policy loans
   
6,308
     
6,308
     
-
     
6,308
     
-
 
Loans to Bank clients
   
2,667
     
2,657
     
-
     
2,657
     
-
 
Real estate - own use property
   
1,783
     
3,015
     
-
     
-
     
3,015
 
Public Bonds HTM
   
1,302
     
1,160
     
-
     
1,160
     
-
 
Other invested assets(1)
   
11,156
     
11,823
     
129
     
-
     
11,694
 
Total invested assets disclosed at fair value
 
$
118,153
   
$
119,651
   
$
129
   
$
48,347
   
$
71,175
 
As at December 31, 2021
 
Carrying
value
   
Total fair
value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Mortgages
 
$
52,014
   
$
54,089
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
54,089
 
Private placements
   
42,842
     
47,276
     
-
     
42,110
     
5,166
 
Policy loans
   
6,397
     
6,397
     
-
     
6,397
     
-
 
Loans to Bank clients
   
2,506
     
2,503
     
-
     
2,503
     
-
 
Real estate - own use property
   
1,812
     
3,024
     
-
     
-
     
3,024
 
Public Bonds HTM
   
1,320
     
1,320
     
-
     
1,320
     
-
 
Other invested assets(1)
   
11,006
     
11,665
     
120
     
-
     
11,545
 
Total invested assets disclosed at fair value
 
$
117,897
   
$
126,274
   
$
120
   
$
52,330
   
$
73,824
 

(1)
Other invested assets disclosed at fair value include $3,442 (December 31, 2021 - $3,457) of leveraged leases which are disclosed at their carrying values as fair value is not routinely calculated on these investments.
Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2
The Company records transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 at their fair values as at the end of each reporting period, consistent with the date of the determination of fair value. Assets are transferred out of Level 1 when they are no longer transacted with sufficient frequency and volume in an active market. Conversely, assets are transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 when transaction volume and frequency are indicative of an active market. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had $nil transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.
For segregated funds net assets, the Company had $nil transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (March 31, 2021 – $456). The Company had $nil transfers from Level 2 to Level 1 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (March 31, 2021 – $134).
Invested assets and segregated funds net assets measured at fair value on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
The Company classifies fair values of the invested assets and segregated funds net assets as Level 3 if there are no observable markets for these assets or, in the absence of active markets, most of the inputs used to determine fair value are based on the Company’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions. The Company prioritizes the use of market-based inputs over entity-based assumptions in determining Level 3 fair values. The gains and losses in the table below includes the changes in fair value due to both observable and unobservable factors.


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The following table presents a roll forward for invested assets, derivatives and segregated funds net assets measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
For the three
months ended
March 31, 2022
 
Balance,
January 1,
2022
   
Total
gains
(losses)
included
in net
income(1)
   
Total
gains
(losses)
included
in
AOCI(2)
   
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Settlements
   
Transfer
in(3)
   
Transfer
out(3)
   
Currency
movement
   
Balance,
March 31,
2022
   
Change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
assets still
held
 
Debt securities
                                                                 
FVTPL
                                                                 
Corporate
 
$
40
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
(27
)
 
$
-
   
$
13
   
$
-
 
Other securitized
assets
   
28
     
1
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(2
)
   
-
     
-
     
(1
)
   
26
     
1
 
AFS
                                                                                       
Other government
& agency
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
10
     
-
     
-
     
10
     
-
 
Corporate
   
1
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
 
Public equities
                                                                                       
FVTPL
   
-
     
1
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1
     
-
 
Investment
property
   
11,421
     
281
     
-
     
50
     
(102
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(99
)
   
11,551
     
284
 
Other invested
assets
   
24,043
     
285
     
9
     
1,014
     
(31
)
   
(369
)
   
4
     
-
     
(348
)
   
24,607
     
439
 
Total invested
assets
   
35,533
     
568
     
9
     
1,064
     
(133
)
   
(371
)
   
14
     
(28
)
   
(448
)
   
36,208
     
724
 
Derivatives, net
   
2,101
     
(1,672
)
   
21
     
-
     
-
     
(94
)
   
-
     
(388
)
   
5
     
(27
)
   
(1,720
)
Segregated funds
net assets
   
4,281
     
126
     
-
     
68
     
(51
)
   
(12
)
   
-
     
-
     
(33
)
   
4,379
     
34
 
Total
 
$
41,915
   
$
(978
)
 
$
30
   
$
1,132
   
$
(184
)
 
$
(477
)
 
$
14
   
$
(416
)
 
$
(476
)
 
$
40,560
   
$
(962
)



For the three
months ended
March 31, 2021
 
Balance,
January 1,
2021
   
Total
gains
(losses)
included
in net
income(1)
   
Total
gains
(losses)
included
in
AOCI(2)
   
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Settlements
   
Transfer
in(3)
   
Transfer
out(3)
   
Currency
movement
   
Balance,
March 31,
2021
   
Change in
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
assets still
held
 
Debt securities
                                                                 
FVTPL
                                                                 
Corporate
 
$
510
   
$
8
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
(73
)
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
(397
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
46
   
$
(16
)
Other securitized
assets
   
45
     
2
     
-
     
-
     
(9
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1
)
   
37
     
1
 
AFS
                                                                                       
Corporate
   
3
     
1
     
(1
)
   
-
     
(1
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
2
     
-
 
Investment
property
   
10,982
     
(43
)
   
-
     
59
     
(15
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(102
)
   
10,881
     
(44
)
Other invested
assets
   
19,049
     
611
     
1
     
869
     
(148
)
   
(272
)
   
-
     
-
     
(284
)
   
19,826
     
646
 
Total invested
assets
   
30,589
     
579
     
-
     
928
     
(246
)
   
(272
)
   
-
     
(397
)
   
(389
)
   
30,792
     
587
 
Derivatives, net
   
3,443
     
(3,110
)
   
31
     
8
     
-
     
(34
)
   
-
     
(258
)
   
(20
)
   
60
     
(3,135
)
Segregated funds
net assets
   
4,202
     
52
     
-
     
18
     
(49
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(28
)
   
4,195
     
25
 
Total
 
$
38,234
   
$
(2,479
)
 
$
31
   
$
954
   
$
(295
)
 
$
(306
)
 
$
-
   
$
(655
)
 
$
(437
)
 
$
35,047
   
$
(2,523
)

(1)
These amounts are included in net investment income on the Consolidated Statements of Income except for the amount related to segregated funds net assets, where the amount is recorded in changes in segregated funds net assets, refer to note 14.
(2)
These amounts are included in AOCI on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
(3)
The Company uses fair values of the assets at the beginning of the year for assets transferred into and out of Level 3 except for derivatives, where the Company uses fair value at the end of the period and at the beginning of the year, respectively.
Transfers into Level 3 primarily result from securities that were impaired during the periods or securities where a lack of observable market data (versus the previous period) resulted in reclassifying assets into Level 3. Transfers from Level 3 primarily result from observable market data now being available for the entire term structure of the debt security.

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Note 4
Derivative and Hedging Instruments

Fair value of derivatives
The following table presents gross notional amount and fair value of derivative instruments by the underlying risk exposure for derivatives in qualifying hedge accounting relationships and derivatives not designated in qualifying hedge accounting relationships.

       
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
As at
   
Notional
amount
   
Fair value
   
Notional
amount
   
Fair value
 
Type of hedge
Instrument type
 
Assets
   
Liabilities
   
Assets
   
Liabilities
 
Qualifying hedge accounting relationships
                                   
Fair value hedges
Interest rate swaps
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
  Foreign currency swaps
     56        1        -        57        1        1  
Cash flow hedges
Foreign currency swaps
   
1,208
     
-
     
289
     
1,251
     
5
     
379
 
  Equity contracts
     285        16        -        145        10        -  
Net investment hedges
Forward contracts
   
611
     
-
     
18
     
671
     
9
     
-
 
Total derivatives in qualifying hedge accounting
relationships
   
2,160
     
17
     
307
     
2,124
     
25
     
380
 
Derivatives not designated in qualifying hedge
accounting relationships
                                               
Interest rate swaps
   
257,704
     
7,449
     
6,398
     
300,556
     
11,832
     
7,347
 
Interest rate futures
   
8,659
     
-
     
-
     
11,944
     
-
     
-
 
Interest rate options
   
8,663
     
339
     
-
     
10,708
     
514
     
-
 
Foreign currency swaps
   
36,756
     
895
     
1,578
     
36,405
     
790
     
1,722
 
Currency rate futures
   
2,281
     
-
     
-
     
3,086
     
-
     
-
 
Forward contracts
   
45,149
     
891
     
1,706
     
45,295
     
2,674
     
562
 
Equity contracts
   
15,095
     
710
     
48
     
18,577
     
1,667
     
27
 
Credit default swaps
   
62
     
1
     
-
     
44
     
1
     
-
 
Equity futures
   
5,183
     
-
     
-
     
11,359
     
-
     
-
 
Total derivatives not designated in qualifying hedge
accounting relationships
   
379,552
     
10,285
     
9,730
     
437,974
     
17,478
     
9,658
 
Total derivatives
   
$
381,712
   
$
10,302
   
$
10,037
   
$
440,098
   
$
17,503
   
$
10,038
 

The total notional amount of $382 billion (December 31, 2021 – $440 billion) includes $79 billion (December 31, 2021 – $121 billion) related to derivatives utilized in the Company’s variable annuity guarantee dynamic hedging and macro risk hedging programs. Due to the Company’s variable annuity hedging practices, many trades are in offsetting positions, resulting in materially lower net fair value exposure to the Company than what the gross notional amount would suggest.
The total notional amount above includes $233 billion (December 31, 2021 – $258 billion) of derivative instruments which reference rates that are impacted under the interest rate benchmark reform, with a significant majority to USD LIBOR, and CDOR. Exposures indexed to USD LIBOR represent derivatives with maturity dates beyond June 30, 2023 while exposures to CDOR represent derivatives with maturity dates beyond December 31, 2021. The exposure in the Company’s hedge accounting programs is primarily to USD LIBOR and CDOR benchmarks. Compared to the overall risk exposure, the effect of interest rate benchmark reform on existing accounting hedges is not significant. The Company continues to apply high probability and high effectiveness expectation assumptions for cash flows and there would be no automatic de-designation due to the impact from interest rate benchmark reform.



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The following table presents the fair values of derivative instruments by remaining term to maturity. Fair values disclosed below do not incorporate the impact of master netting agreements (refer to note 6).

   
Remaining term to maturity
       
As at March 31, 2022
 
Less than
1 year
   
1 to 3
years
   
3 to 5
years
   
Over 5
years
   
Total
 
Derivative assets
 
$
1,051
   
$
839
   
$
526
   
$
7,886
   
$
10,302
 
Derivative liabilities
   
1,025
     
832
     
457
     
7,723
     
10,037
 
   

Remaining term to maturity
         
As at December 31, 2021
 
Less than
1 year
   
1 to 3
years
   
3 to 5
years
   
Over 5
years
   
Total
 
Derivative assets
 
$
2,500
   
$
1,803
   
$
1,000
   
$
12,200
   
$
17,503
 
Derivative liabilities
   
294
     
387
     
379
     
8,978
     
10,038
 

The following table presents fair value of derivative contracts within the fair value hierarchy.

As at March 31, 2022
 
Fair value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Derivative assets
                       
Interest rate contracts
 
$
8,590
   
$
-
   
$
7,711
   
$
879
 
Foreign exchange contracts
   
985
     
-
     
985
     
-
 
Equity contracts
   
726
     
-
     
661
     
65
 
Credit default swaps
   
1
     
-
     
1
     
-
 
Total derivative assets
 
$
10,302
   
$
-
   
$
9,358
   
$
944
 
Derivative liabilities
                               
Interest rate contracts
 
$
7,984
   
$
-
   
$
7,021
   
$
963
 
Foreign exchange contracts
   
2,005
     
-
     
2,004
     
1
 
Equity contracts
   
48
     
-
     
41
     
7
 
Total derivative liabilities
 
$
10,037
   
$
-
   
$
9,066
   
$
971
 


As at December 31, 2021
 
Fair value
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Derivative assets
                               
Interest rate contracts
 
$
14,971
   
$
-
   
$
12,510
   
$
2,461
 
Foreign exchange contracts
   
854
     
-
     
854
     
-
 
Equity contracts
   
1,677
     
-
     
1,616
     
61
 
Credit default swaps
   
1
     
-
     
1
     
-
 
Total derivative assets
 
$
17,503
   
$
-
   
$
14,981
   
$
2,522
 
Derivative liabilities
                               
Interest rate contracts
 
$
7,829
   
$
-
   
$
7,419
   
$
410
 
Foreign exchange contracts
   
2,182
     
-
     
2,181
     
1
 
Equity contracts
   
27
     
-
     
17
     
10
 
Total derivative liabilities
 
$
10,038
   
$
-
   
$
9,617
   
$
421
 


Level 3 roll forward information for net derivative contracts measured using significant unobservable inputs is disclosed in note 3(c).

Note 5
Insurance and Investment Contract Liabilities

(a)
Insurance and investment contracts
The Company monitors experience and reviews the assumptions used in the calculation of insurance and investment contract liabilities on an ongoing basis to ensure they appropriately reflect future expected experience and any changes in the risk profile of the business. Any changes to the methods and assumptions used in projecting future asset and liability cash flows will result in a change in insurance and investment contract liabilities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, changes in assumptions and model enhancements did not impact insurance and investment contract liabilities or net income attributed to shareholders.
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(b)
Investment contracts – Fair value measurement
As at March 31, 2022, the fair value of investment contract liabilities measured at fair value was $770 (December 31, 2021 – $802). The carrying value and fair value of investment contract liabilities measured at amortized cost were $2,325 and $2,517, respectively (December 31, 2021 – $2,315 and $2,618, respectively). The carrying value and fair value of investment contract liabilities net of reinsurance assets were $2,282 and $2,472, respectively (December 31, 2021 – $2,267 and $2,566, respectively).
(c)
Gross claims and benefits
The following table presents a breakdown of gross claims and benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

For the three months ended March 31,
 
2022
   
2021
 
Death, disability and other claims
 
$
5,238
   
$
4,716
 
Maturity and surrender benefits
   
2,366
     
2,066
 
Annuity payments
   
811
     
842
 
Policyholder dividends and experience rating refunds
   
325
     
229
 
Net transfers from segregated funds
   
(223
)
   
(210
)
Total
 
$
8,517
   
$
7,643
 


(d)
Reinsurance transaction
On November 15, 2021, the Company, through its subsidiary John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (“JHUSA”), entered into a reinsurance agreement with Venerable Holdings, Inc. to reinsure a block of legacy U.S. variable annuity (“VA”) policies. Under the terms of the transaction, the Company will retain responsibility for the maintenance of the policies with no intended impact to VA policyholders. The transaction was structured as coinsurance for the general fund liabilities and modified coinsurance for the segregated fund liabilities.
The transaction closed on February 1, 2022 resulting in a cumulative after-tax gain of $802 million, comprising a one-time after-tax gain of $842 million recognized in the first quarter 2022, and a one-time after-tax loss of $40 million recognized in the fourth quarter 2021.


Note 6
Risk Management

The Company’s policies and procedures for managing risk related to financial instruments and insurance contracts can be found in note 8 of the Company’s 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements as well as the denoted tables and text in the “Risk Management” section of the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) in the 2021 Annual Report.
(a)
Risk disclosures included in the First Quarter’s MD&A
Market risk sensitivities related to variable annuity and segregated fund guarantees, publicly traded equity performance risk, interest rate and spread risk and alternative long-duration asset performance risk are disclosed in denoted text and tables in the “Risk Management and Risk Factors” section of the First Quarter 2022 Management Discussion and Analysis. These disclosures are in accordance with IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures” and IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” and are an integral part of these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b)
Credit risk
(I)
Credit quality
The credit quality of commercial mortgages and private placements is assessed at least annually by using an internal rating based on regular monitoring of credit related exposures, considering both qualitative and quantitative factors.

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The following table presents the credit quality and carrying value of the commercial mortgages and private placements.

As at March 31, 2022
 
AAA
   
AA
       A

 
BBB
   
BB
   
B and lower
   
Total
 
Commercial mortgages
                                           
Retail
 
$
121
   
$
1,341
   
$
4,879
   
$
2,158
   
$
213
   
$
2
   
$
8,714
 
Office
   
104
     
1,190
     
5,988
     
1,384
     
82
     
38
     
8,786
 
Multi-family residential
   
509
     
2,008
     
3,688
     
724
     
32
     
-
     
6,961
 
Industrial
   
52
     
422
     
2,954
     
369
     
-
     
-
     
3,797
 
Other
   
207
     
990
     
782
     
700
     
45
     
-
     
2,724
 
Total commercial
  mortgages
 
993
     
5,951
     
18,291
     
5,335
     
372
     
40
     
30,982
 
Agricultural mortgages
   
-
     
-
     
115
     
235
     
-
     
-
     
350
 
Private placements
   
926
     
5,681
     
16,038
     
16,287
     
989
     
2,729
     
42,650
 
Total
 
$
1,919
   
$
11,632
   
$
34,444
   
$
21,857
   
$
1,361
   
$
2,769
   
$
73,982
 
                                                         
As at December 31, 2021
 
AAA
   
AA
       A

BBB
   
BB
   
B and lower
   
Total
 
Commercial mortgages
                                                       
Retail
 
$
113
   
$
1,340
   
$
5,179
   
$
1,936
   
$
228
   
$
2
   
$
8,798
 
Office
   
56
     
1,256
     
6,004
     
1,291
     
87
     
40
     
8,734
 
Multi-family residential
   
557
     
1,869
     
3,771
     
767
     
32
     
-
     
6,996
 
Industrial
   
47
     
376
     
2,808
     
328
     
-
     
-
     
3,559
 
Other
   
212
     
1,010
     
787
     
956
     
47
     
-
     
3,012
 
Total commercial
   mortgages
 
985
     
5,851
     
18,549
     
5,278
     
394
     
42
     
31,099
 
Agricultural mortgages
   
-
     
-
     
119
     
242
     
-
     
-
     
361
 
Private placements
   
976
     
5,720
     
16,147
     
16,220
     
1,161
     
2,618
     
42,842
 
Total
 
$
1,961
   
$
11,571
   
$
34,815
   
$
21,740
   
$
1,555
   
$
2,660
   
$
74,302
 

The Company assesses credit quality of residential mortgages and loans to Bank clients at least annually with the loan status as performing or non-performing being the key credit quality indicator.
The following table presents the carrying value of residential mortgages and loans to Bank clients.

   
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
As at
 
Insured
   
Uninsured
   
Total
   
Insured
   
Uninsured
   
Total
 
Residential mortgages
                                   
Performing
 
$
7,332
   
$
13,610
   
$
20,942
   
$
7,264
   
$
13,272
   
$
20,536
 
Non-performing(1)
   
5
     
8
     
13
     
6
     
12
     
18
 
Loans to Bank clients
                                               
Performing
   
n/a
     
2,665
     
2,665
     
n/a
     
2,506
     
2,506
 
Non-performing(1)
   
n/a
     
2
     
2
     
n/a
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
7,337
   
$
16,285
   
$
23,622
   
$
7,270
   
$
15,790
   
$
23,060
 



(1)
Non-performing refers to payments that are 90 days or more past due.




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(II)
Past due or credit impaired financial assets
The following table presents past due but not impaired and impaired financial assets and the allowance for credit losses.

   
Past due but not impaired
             
As at March 31, 2022
 
Less than 90
days
   
90 days and
greater
   
Total
   
Total
impaired
   
Allowance
for credit
losses
 
Debt securities
                             
FVTPL
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
2
   
$
-
 
AFS
   
131
     
-
     
131
     
-
     
-
 
Private placements
   
164
     
-
     
164
     
219
     
21
 
Mortgages and loans to Bank clients
   
58
     
-
     
58
     
45
     
22
 
Other financial assets
   
35
     
25
     
60
     
1
     
-
 
Total
 
$
388
   
$
25
   
$
413
   
$
267
   
$
43
 
   

Past due but not impaired
                 
As at December 31, 2021
 
Less than 90
days
   
90 days and
greater
   
Total
   
Total
impaired
   
Allowance
for credit
losses
 
Debt securities
                                       
FVTPL
 
$
20
   
$
-
   
$
20
   
$
2
   
$
-
 
AFS
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Private placements
   
63
     
-
     
63
     
175
     
22
 
Mortgages and loans to Bank clients
   
61
     
-
     
61
     
51
     
22
 
Other financial assets
   
261
     
47
     
308
     
-
     
-
 
Total
 
$
405
   
$
47
   
$
452
   
$
228
   
$
44
 
(c)
Securities lending, repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions
As at March 31, 2022, the Company had loaned securities (which are included in invested assets), with a market value of $1,214 (December 31, 2021 – $564). The Company holds collateral with a current market value that exceeds the value of securities lent in all cases.
As at March 31, 2022, the Company had engaged in reverse repurchase transactions of $1,347 (December 31, 2021 – $1,490) which are recorded as receivables. In addition, the Company had engaged in repurchase transactions of $454 as at March 31, 2022 (December 31, 2021 – $536) which are recorded as payables.
(d)
Credit default swaps
The Company replicates exposure to specific issuers by selling credit protection via credit default swaps (“CDS”) to complement its cash debt securities investing. The Company does not write CDS protection in excess of its government bond holdings.
The following table presents details of the credit default swap protection sold by type of contract and external agency rating for the underlying reference security.
As at March 31, 2022
 
Notional
amount(1)
   
Fair value
   
Weighted
average
maturity
(in years)(2)
 
Single name CDS(3),(4) – Corporate debt
                 
A
 
$
36
   
$
1
     
3
 
BBB
   
26
     
-
     
2
 
Total single name CDS
 
$
62
   
$
1
     
3
 
Total CDS protection sold
 
$
62
   
$
1
     
3
 


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As at December 31, 2021
 
Notional
amount(1)
   
Fair value
   
Weighted
average
maturity
(in years)(2)
 
Single name CDS(3),(4) – Corporate debt
                 
A
 
$
16
   
$
-
     
1
 
BBB
   
28
     
1
     
2
 
Total single name CDS
 
$
44
   
$
1
     
2
 
Total CDS protection sold
 
$
44
   
$
1
     
2
 

(1)
Notional amounts represent the maximum future payments the Company would have to pay its counterparties assuming a default of the underlying credit and zero recovery on the underlying issuer obligations.
(2)
The weighted average maturity of the CDS is weighted based on notional amounts.
(3)
Ratings are based on S&P where available followed by Moody’s, DBRS, and Fitch. If no rating is available from a rating agency, an internally developed rating is used.
(4)
The Company held no purchased credit protection.
(e)
Derivatives
The Company’s point-in-time exposure to losses related to credit risk of a derivative counterparty is limited to the amount of any net gains that may have accrued with the particular counterparty. Gross derivative counterparty exposure is measured as the total fair value (including accrued interest) of all outstanding contracts in a gain position excluding any offsetting contracts in a loss position and the impact of collateral on hand. The Company limits the risk of credit losses from derivative counterparties by: using investment grade counterparties, entering into master netting arrangements which permit the offsetting of contracts in a loss position in the case of a counterparty default and entering into Credit Support Annex agreements whereby collateral must be provided when the exposure exceeds a certain threshold.
All contracts are held with counterparties rated BBB+ or higher. As at March 31, 2022, the percentage of the Company’s derivative exposure with counterparties rated AA- or higher was 21 per cent (December 31, 2021 – 17 per cent). As at March 31, 2022, the largest single counterparty exposure, without taking into consideration the impact of master netting agreements or the benefit of collateral held, was $1,408 (December 31, 2021 – $2,132). The net exposure to this counterparty, after taking into consideration master netting agreements and the fair value of collateral held, was $nil (December 31, 2021 – $nil).
(f)
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
Certain derivatives, securities lent and repurchase agreements have conditional offset rights. The Company does not offset these financial instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, as the rights of offset are conditional. In the case of derivatives, collateral is collected from and pledged to counterparties and clearing houses to manage credit risk exposure in accordance with Credit Support Annexes to swap agreements and clearing agreements. Under master netting agreements, the Company has a right of offset in the event of default, insolvency, bankruptcy or other early termination.
In the case of reverse repurchase and repurchase transactions, additional collateral may be collected from or pledged to counterparties to manage credit exposure according to bilateral reverse repurchase or repurchase agreements. In the event of default by a counterparty, the Company is entitled to liquidate the collateral held to offset against the same counterparty’s obligation.


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The following table presents the effect of conditional master netting and similar arrangements. Similar arrangements may include global master repurchase agreements, global master securities lending agreements, and any related rights to financial collateral.
         
Related amounts not set off in
the Consolidated Statements of
Financial Position
             
As at March 31, 2022
 
Gross
amounts of
financial
instruments(1)
   
Amounts
subject to an
enforceable
master netting
arrangement
or similar
agreements
   
Financial and
cash collateral
pledged
(received)(2)
   
Net amount
including
financing
entity(3)
   
Net amounts
excluding
financing
entity
 
Financial assets
                             
Derivative assets
 
$
10,886
   
$
(7,288
)
 
$
(3,444
)
 
$
154
   
$
154
 
Securities lending
   
1,214
     
-
     
(1,194
)
   
-
     
-
 
Reverse repurchase agreements
   
1,347
     
(310
)
   
(1,037
)
   
-
     
-
 
Total financial assets
 
$
13,447
   
$
(7,598
)
 
$
(5,675
)
 
$
154
   
$
154
 
Financial liabilities
                                       
Derivative liabilities
 
$
(10,793
)
 
$
7,288
   
$
3,300
   
$
(205
)
 
$
(82
)
Repurchase agreements
   
(454
)
   
310
     
144
     
-
     
-
 
Total financial liabilities
 
$
(11,247
)
 
$
7,598
   
$
3,444
   
$
(205
)
 
$
(82
)
           

Related amounts not set off in
the Consolidated Statements of
Financial Position
                 
As at December 31, 2021
 
Gross
amounts of
financial
instruments(1)
   
Amounts
subject to an
enforceable
master netting
arrangement
or similar
agreements
   
Financial and
cash collateral
pledged
(received)(2)
   
Net amount
including
financing
entity(3)
   
Net amounts
excluding
financing
entity
 
Financial assets
                                       
Derivative assets
 
$
18,226
   
$
(8,410
)
 
$
(9,522
)
 
$
294
   
$
294
 
Securities lending
   
564
     
-
     
(564
)
   
-
     
-
 
Reverse repurchase agreements
   
1,490
     
(183
)
   
(1,307
)
   
-
     
-
 
Total financial assets
 
$
20,280
   
$
(8,593
)
 
$
(11,393
)
 
$
294
   
$
294
 
Financial liabilities
                                       
Derivative liabilities
 
$
(10,940
)
 
$
8,410
   
$
2,250
   
$
(280
)
 
$
(79
)
Repurchase agreements
   
(536
)
   
183
     
353
     
-
     
-
 
Total financial liabilities
 
$
(11,476
)
 
$
8,593
   
$
2,603
   
$
(280
)
 
$
(79
)

(1)
Financial assets and liabilities include accrued interest of $592 and $756 respectively (December 31, 2021 – $725 and $902, respectively).
(2)
Financial and cash collateral exclude over-collateralization. As at March 31, 2022, the Company was over-collateralized on OTC derivative assets, OTC derivative liabilities, securities lending and reverse repurchase agreements and repurchase agreements in the amounts of $507, $1,583, $49 and $1, respectively (December 31, 2021 – $599, $875, $36 and $2, respectively). As at March 31, 2022, collateral pledged (received) does not include collateral-in-transit on OTC instruments or include initial margin on exchange traded contracts or cleared contracts.
(3)
Includes derivative contracts entered between the Company and its unconsolidated financing entity. The Company does not exchange collateral on derivative contracts entered with this entity.



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The Company also has certain credit linked note assets and variable surplus note liabilities which have unconditional offsetting rights. Under the netting agreements, the Company has rights of offset including in the event of the Company’s default, insolvency, or bankruptcy. These financial instruments are offset in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
A credit linked note is a fixed income instrument the term of which, in this case, is linked to a variable surplus note. A surplus note is a subordinated debt obligation that often qualifies as surplus (the U.S. statutory equivalent of equity) by some U.S. state insurance regulators. Interest payments on surplus notes are made after all other contractual payments are made. The following table presents the effect of unconditional netting.
As at March 31, 2022
 
Gross
amounts of
financial
instruments
   
Amounts
subject to an
enforceable
netting
arrangement
   
Net amounts
of financial
instruments
 
Credit linked note
 
$
1,076
   
$
(1,076
)
 
$
-
 
Variable surplus note
   
(1,076
)
   
1,076
     
-
 
As at December 31, 2021
 
Gross
amounts of
financial
instruments
   

Amounts
subject to an
enforceable
netting
arrangement
   
Net amounts
of financial
instruments
 
Credit linked note
 
$
1,054
   
$
(1,054
)
 
$
-
 
Variable surplus note
   
(1,054
)
   
1,054
     
-
 


Note 7
Long-Term Debt

(a)
Carrying value of long-term debt instruments

               
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
As at
Issue date
Maturity date
Par value
 
2022
   
2021
 
3.050% Senior notes(1)
August 27, 2020
August 27, 2060
US$1,155
 
$
1,435
   
$
1,455
 
5.375% Senior notes(1)
March 4, 2016
March 4, 2046
US$750
   
926
     
939
 
3.703% Senior notes(1),(2)
March 16, 2022
March 16, 2032
US$750
   
931
     
-
 
2.396% Senior notes(1)
June 1, 2020
June 1, 2027
US$200
   
249
     
253
 
2.484% Senior notes(1)
May 19, 2020
May 19, 2027
US$500
   
621
     
630
 
3.527% Senior notes(1)
December 2, 2016
December 2, 2026
US$270
   
337
     
342
 
4.150% Senior notes(1)
March 4, 2016
March 4, 2026
US$1,000
   
1,245
     
1,263
 
Total
           
$
5,744
   
$
4,882
 

(1)
These U.S. dollar senior notes have been designated as hedges of the Company’s net investment in its U.S. operations which reduces the earnings volatility that would otherwise arise from the re-measurement of these senior notes into Canadian dollars.
(2)
Issued by MFC during the first quarter, interest is payable semi-annually. The Company may redeem the senior notes in whole or in part, at any time, at a redemption price equal to the greater of par and a price based on the yield of a corresponding U.S. Treasury bond, from redemption date to December 16, 2031, plus 25 bps, together with accrued and unpaid interest.
(b)
Fair value measurement
Fair value of long-term debt instruments is determined using the following hierarchy:
Level 1 – Fair value is determined using quoted market prices where available.
Level 2 – When quoted market prices are not available, fair value is determined with reference to quoted prices of similar debt instruments or estimated using discounted cash flows based on observable market rates.
The Company measures long-term debt at amortized cost in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. As at March 31, 2022, the fair value of long-term debt was $5,836 (December 31, 2021 – $5,439). Fair value of long-term debt was determined using Level 2 valuation techniques (December 31, 2021 – Level 2).

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Note 8
Capital Instruments

(a)
Carrying value of capital instruments

As at
Issue date
 
Earliest par
redemption date
 
Maturity date
 
Par
value
   
March 31,
2022
   
December 31,
2021
 
JHFC Subordinated notes(1)
December 14, 2006
  n/a

 
December 15, 2036
 
$
650
   
$
647
   
$
647
 
2.818% MFC Subordinated debentures(1)
May 12, 2020
 
May 13, 2030
 
May 13, 2035
 
$
1,000
     
995
     
995
 
4.061% MFC Subordinated notes(1),(2)
February 24, 2017
  February 24, 2027
  February 24, 2032
  US$
 750        934        947  
2.237% MFC Subordinated debentures(1)
May 12, 2020
 
May 12, 2025
 
May 12, 2030
 
$
1,000
     
997
     
997
 
3.00% MFC Subordinated notes(1)
November 21, 2017
 
November 21, 2024
 
November 21, 2029
 
S$
500
     
460
     
469
 
3.049% MFC Subordinated debentures(1)
August 18, 2017
 
August 20, 2024
 
August 20, 2029
 
$
750
     
749
     
748
 
3.317% MFC Subordinated debentures(1)
May 9, 2018
 
May 9, 2023
 
May 9, 2028
 
$
600
     
599
     
599
 
3.181% MLI Subordinated debentures(1)
November 20, 2015
 
November 22, 2022
 
November 22, 2027
 
$
1,000
     
1,000
     
999
 
7.375% JHUSA Surplus notes
February 25, 1994
  n/a
  February 15, 2024
  US$
 450        569        579  
Total
                     
$
6,950
   
$
6,980
 

(1)
The Company is monitoring regulatory and market developments globally with respect to the interest rate benchmark reform. As these rates could potentially be discontinued in the future, the Company will take appropriate actions in due course to accomplish the necessary transitions or replacements. As at March 31, 2022, capital instruments of $647 (December 31, 2021 - $647) have interest rate referencing CDOR. In addition, capital instruments of $4,340, $934, and $460 (December 31, 2021 - $4,338, $947, and $469, respectively) have interest rate reset in the future referencing CDOR, the USD Mid-Swap rate, and the SGD swap rate, respectively.
(2)
Designated as a hedge of the Company’s net investment in its U.S. operations which reduces the earnings volatility that would otherwise arise from the re-measurement of the subordinated notes into Canadian dollars.
(b)
Fair value measurement
Fair value of capital instruments is determined using the following hierarchy:
Level 1 – Fair value is determined using quoted market prices where available.
Level 2 – When quoted market prices are not available, fair value is determined with reference to quoted prices of similar debt instruments or estimated using discounted cash flows based on observable market rates.
The Company measures capital instruments at amortized cost in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. As at March 31, 2022, the fair value of capital instruments was $6,831 (December 31, 2021 - $7,213). Fair value of capital instruments was determined using Level 2 valuation techniques (December 31, 2021 - Level 2).









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Note 9
Equity Capital and Earnings Per Share

(a)
Preferred shares and other equity instruments
The following table presents information about the outstanding preferred shares and other equity instruments as at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
                             
Net amount(4)
 
                       
Face
amount
   
March 31,
2022
   
December 31,
2021
 
As at
Issue date
 
Annual
dividend rate/
interest rate(1)
   
Earliest
redemption
date(2),(3)
   
Number of
shares
(in millions)
 
Preferred shares
                                     
Class A preferred shares
                                   
Series 2
February 18, 2005
   
4.65
%
   
n/a
     
14
   
$
350
   
$
344
   
$
344
 
Series 3
January 3, 2006
   
4.50
%
   
n/a
     
12
     
300
     
294
     
294
 
Class 1 preferred shares
                                               
Series 3(5),(6)
March 11, 2011
   
2.348
%
 
June 19, 2026
     
7
     
163
     
160
     
160
 
Series 4(7)
June 20, 2016
 
floating
   
June 19, 2026
     
1
     
37
     
36
     
36
 
Series 7(8)
February 22, 2012
   
4.312
%
 
March 19, 2022
     
10
     
250
     
-
     
244
 
Series 9(5),(6)
May 24, 2012
   
4.351
%
 
September 19, 2022
     
10
     
250
     
244
     
244
 
Series 11(5),(6)
December 4, 2012
   
4.731
%
 
March 19, 2023
     
8
     
200
     
196
     
196
 
Series 13(5),(6)
June 21, 2013
   
4.414
%
 
September 19, 2023
     
8
     
200
     
196
     
196
 
Series 15(5),(6)
February 25, 2014
   
3.786
%
 
June 19, 2024
     
8
     
200
     
195
     
195
 
Series 17(5),(6)
August 15, 2014
   
3.80
%
 
December 19, 2024
     
14
     
350
     
343
     
343
 
Series 19(5),(6)
December 3, 2014
   
3.675
%
 
March 19, 2025
     
10
     
250
     
246
     
246
 
Series 23(8)
November 22, 2016
   
4.85
%
 
March 19, 2022
     
19
     
475
     
-
     
467
 
Series 25(5),(6)
February 20, 2018
   
4.70
%
 
June 19, 2023
     
10
     
250
     
245
     
245
 
Other equity instruments
                                                 
Limited recourse capital
notes
                                                 
Series 1(9)
February 19, 2021
   
3.375
%
 
May 19, 2026
     
n/a
     
2,000
     
1,982
     
1,982
 
Series 2(10)
November 12, 2021
   
4.100
%
 
February 19, 2027
     
n/a
     
1,200
     
1,189
     
1,189
 
Total
                     
131
   
$
6,475
   
$
5,670
   
$
6,381
 

(1)
Holders of Class A and Class 1 preferred shares are entitled to receive non-cumulative preferential cash dividends on a quarterly basis, as and when declared by the Board of Directors. Non-deferrable interest is payable to LRCN – Series 1 holders semi-annually at the Company’s discretion.
(2)
Redemption of all preferred shares is subject to regulatory approval. MFC may redeem each series, in whole or in part, at par, on the earliest redemption date or every five years thereafter, except for Class A Series 2, Class A Series 3 and Class 1 Series 4 preferred shares. Class A Series 2 and Series 3 preferred shares are past their respective earliest redemption date and MFC may redeem these shares, in whole or in part, at par at any time, subject to regulatory approval, as noted. MFC may redeem the Class 1 Series 4, in whole or in part, at any time, at $25.00 per share if redeemed on June 19, 2026 (the earliest redemption date) and on June 19 every five years thereafter, or at $25.50 per share if redeemed on any other date after June 19, 2021, subject to regulatory approval, as noted.
(3)
Redemption of all LRCN series is subject to regulatory approval. MFC may at its option redeem each series in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to par, together with accrued and unpaid interest. The redemption period for Series 1 is every five years during the period from May 19 and including June 19, commencing in 2026. The redemption period for Series 2 is every five years during the period from February 19 and including March 19, commencing in 2027.
(4)
Net of after-tax issuance costs.
(5)
On the earliest redemption date and every five years thereafter, the annual dividend rate will be reset to the five-year Government of Canada bond yield plus a yield specified for each series. The specified yield for Class 1 preferred shares is: Series 3 – 1.41%, Series 9 – 2.86%, Series 11 – 2.61%, Series 13 – 2.22%, Series 15 – 2.16%, Series 17 – 2.36%, Series 19 – 2.30%, and Series 25 – 2.55%.
(6)
On the earliest redemption date and every five years thereafter, Class 1 preferred shares are convertible at the option of the holder into a new series that is one number higher than their existing series, and the holders are entitled to non-cumulative preferential cash dividends, payable quarterly if and when declared by the Board of Directors, at a rate equal to the three-month Government of Canada Treasury bill yield plus the rate specified in footnote 5 above.
(7)
The floating dividend rate for the Class 1 Series 4 shares equals the three-month Government of Canada Treasury bill yield plus 1.41%.
(8)
MFC redeemed in full the Class 1 Series 7 and Class 1 Series 23 preferred shares at par, on March 19, 2022, the earliest par redemption date.
(9)
The LRCN – Series 1 bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.375% payable semi-annually, until June 18, 2026. On June 19, 2026 and every five years thereafter until June 19, 2076, the interest rate on the LRCN – Series 1 will be reset at an interest rate equal to the five-year Government of Canada yield as defined in the prospectus, plus 2.839%. Non-deferrable interest is payable semi-annually on the LRCN – Series 1 at the Company’s discretion. Non-payment of interest or principal when due will result in a recourse event, with the noteholders’ sole remedy being receipt of their proportionate share of Class 1 Series 27 preferred shares held in a newly formed consolidated trust (the Limited Recourse Trust). All claims of the holders of LRCN – Series 1 against MFC will be extinguished upon receipt of the corresponding trust assets. The Class 1 Series 27 preferred shares are eliminated on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position while being held within the Limited Recourse Trust.
(10)
The LRCN – Series 2 bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.10% payable semi-annually, until March 18, 2027. On March 19, 2027 and every five years thereafter until March 19, 2077, the interest rate on the LRCN – Series 2 will be reset at an interest rate equal to the five-year Government of Canada yield as defined in the prospectus, plus 2.704%. Non-deferrable interest is payable semi-annually on the LRCN – Series 2 at the Company’s discretion. Non-payment of interest or principal when due will result in a recourse event, with the noteholders’ sole remedy being receipt of their proportionate share of Class 1 Series 28 preferred shares held in a newly formed consolidated trust (the Limited Recourse Trust). All claims of the holders of LRCN – Series 2 against MFC will be extinguished upon receipt of the corresponding trust assets. The Class 1 Series 28 preferred shares are eliminated on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position while being held within the Limited Recourse Trust.



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(b)
Common shares
As at March 31, 2022, there were 22 million outstanding stock options and deferred share units that entitle the holder to receive common shares or payment in cash or common shares, at the option of the holder (December 31, 2021 – 22 million).
For the
 
three months ended
   
year ended
 
Number of common shares (in millions)
 
March 31, 2022
   
December 31, 2021
 
Balance, beginning of period
   
1,943
     
1,940
 
Purchased for cancellation
   
(14
)
   
-
 
Issued on exercise of stock options and deferred share units
   
-
     
3
 
Balance, end of period
   
1,929
     
1,943
 

Normal Course Issuer Bid
On February 1, 2022, the Company announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) approved a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) permitting the purchase for cancellation of up to 97 million common shares. Purchases under the NCIB commenced on February 3, 2022 and will continue until February 2, 2023, when the NCIB expires, or such earlier date as the Company completes its purchases. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company had purchased 14.4 million shares for $377. Of this, $171 was recorded in common shares and $206 was recorded in retained earnings in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity.
(c)
Earnings per share
The following is a reconciliation of the denominator (number of shares) in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share.
For the three months ended March 31,
 
2022
   
2021
 
Weighted average number of common shares (in millions)
   
1,938
     
1,941
 
Dilutive stock-based awards(1) (in millions)
   
4
     
4
 
Weighted average number of diluted common shares (in millions)
   
1,942
     
1,945
 

(1)
The dilutive effect of stock-based awards was calculated using the treasury stock method. This method calculates the number of incremental shares by assuming the outstanding stock-based awards are (i) exercised and (ii) then reduced by the number of shares assumed to be repurchased from the issuance proceeds, using the average market price of MFC common shares for the period.


Note 10
Revenue from Service Contracts

The Company provides investment management services, administrative services and distribution and related services to proprietary and third-party investment funds, retirement plans, group benefit plans and other arrangements. The Company also provides real estate management services to tenants of the Company’s investment properties.
The Company’s service contracts generally impose single performance obligations, each consisting of a series of similar related services for each customer.
The Company’s performance obligations within service arrangements are generally satisfied over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services rendered, measured using an output method. Fees typically include variable consideration and the related revenue is recognized to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty is subsequently resolved.
Asset based fees vary with asset values of accounts under management, subject to market conditions and investor behaviors beyond the Company’s control. Transaction processing and administrative fees vary with activity volume, also beyond the Company’s control. Some fees, including distribution fees, are based on account balances and transaction volumes. Fees related to account balances and transaction volumes are measured daily. Real estate management service fees include fixed portions plus recovery of variable costs of services rendered to tenants. Fees related to services provided are generally recognized as services are rendered, which is when it becomes highly probable that no significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will occur. The Company has determined that its service contracts have no significant financing components as fees are collected monthly. The Company has no significant contract assets or contract liabilities.
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The following tables present revenue from service contracts by service lines and reporting segments as disclosed in note 13.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Investment management and other related fees
 
$
59
   
$
61
   
$
114
   
$
801
   
$
(62
)
 
$
973
 
Transaction processing, administration, and
  service fees
   
74
     
229
     
3
     
622
     
1
     
929
 
Distribution fees and other
   
43
     
5
     
18
     
202
     
(11
)
   
257
 
Total included in other revenue
   
176
     
295
     
135
     
1,625
     
(72
)
   
2,159
 
Revenue from non-service lines
   
116
     
83
     
(294
)
   
(1
)
   
(72
)
   
(168
)
Total other revenue
 
$
292
   
$
378
   
$
(159
)
 
$
1,624
   
$
(144
)
 
$
1,991
 
Real estate management services included
 in net investment income
$
12
   
$
35
   
$
33
   
$
-
   
$
2
   
$
82
 

For the three months ended March 31, 2021
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   

Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Investment management and other related fees
 
$
56
   
$
55
   
$
122
   
$
744
   
$
(56
)
 
$
921
 
Transaction processing, administration, and
  service fees
   
71
     
214
     
4
     
599
     
(4
)
   
884
 
Distribution fees and other
   
55
     
4
     
17
     
193
     
(6
)
   
263
 
Total included in other revenue
   
182
     
273
     
143
     
1,536
     
(66
)
   
2,068
 
Revenue from non-service lines
   
335
     
78
     
156
     
(3
)
   
3
     
569
 
Total other revenue
 
$
517
   
$
351
   
$
299
   
$
1,533
   
$
(63
)
 
$
2,637
 
Real estate management services included
  in net investment income
$
10
   
$
34
   
$
29
   
$
-
   
$
2
   
$
75
 




Note 11
Employee Future Benefits

The Company maintains a number of pension plans, both defined benefit and defined contribution, and retiree welfare plans for eligible employees and agents. Information about the financial impacts of the Company’s material pension and retiree welfare plans in the U.S. and Canada is as follows.

   
Pension plans
   
Retiree welfare plans(1)
 
For the three months ended March 31,
 
2022
   
2021
   
2022
   
2021
 
Defined benefit current service cost
 
$
11
   
$
11
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Defined benefit administrative expenses
   
3
     
2
     
-
     
-
 
Service cost
   
14
     
13
     
-
     
-
 
Interest on net defined benefit (asset) liability
   
-
     
1
     
-
     
-
 
Defined benefit cost
   
14
     
14
     
-
     
-
 
Defined contribution cost
   
25
     
22
     
-
     
-
 
Net benefit cost reported in earnings
 
$
39
   
$
36
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Actuarial (gain) loss on economic assumption changes
 
$
(306
)
 
$
(231
)
 
$
(40
)
 
$
(30
)
Investment (gain) loss (excluding interest income)
   
293
     
160
     
29
     
16
 
Change in effect of asset limit
   
9
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Remeasurement (gain) loss recorded in AOCI, net of tax
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(71
)
 
$
(11
)
 
$
(14
)

(1)
There are no significant current service costs for the retiree welfare plans as they are closed and mostly frozen. The remeasurement gain or loss on these plans is due to the volatility of discount rates and investment returns.











Note 12
Commitments and Contingencies

(a)
Legal proceedings
The Company is regularly involved in legal actions, both as a defendant and as a plaintiff. The legal actions where the Company is a party ordinarily relate to its activities as a provider of insurance protection or wealth management products, reinsurance, or in its capacity as an investment adviser, employer, or taxpayer. Other life insurers and asset managers, operating in the jurisdictions in which the Company does business, have been subject to a wide variety of other types of actions, some of which resulted in substantial judgments or settlements against the defendants; it is possible that the Company may become involved in similar actions in the future. In addition, government and regulatory bodies in Canada, the United States, Asia and other jurisdictions where the Company conducts business regularly make inquiries and, from time to time, require the production of information or conduct examinations concerning the Company's compliance with, among other things, insurance laws, securities laws, and laws governing the activities of broker-dealers.
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In June 2018, a class action was initiated against John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (“JHUSA”) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York (“JHNY”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of owners of approximately 1,500 Performance Universal Life (“UL”) policies issued between 2003 and 2010 whose policies were subject to a Cost of Insurance (“COI”) increase announced in 2018. The class, as defined, now covers approximately 1,300 of the 1,500 policies subjected to the COI increase. On January 5, 2022 the Court gave preliminary approval to a proposed settlement of the class litigation. The settlement is being implemented, and a Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for May 17, 2022. In addition to the class action, there are nine individual lawsuits opposing the Performance UL COI increases that also have been filed. Each of the lawsuits, except two, is brought by plaintiffs owning multiple policies and/or by entities managing them for investment purposes. Three of the non-class lawsuits are pending in New York state court; and six are pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Discovery has commenced in these cases. No hearings on substantive matters have been scheduled. The Company intends to continue to vigorously defend these individual lawsuits. In 2021, the Company recorded an accrual in relation to the class and individual lawsuits.
(b)
Guarantees
(I)
Guarantees regarding Manulife Finance (Delaware), L.P. (“MFLP”)
MFC has guaranteed the payment of amounts on the $650 subordinated debentures due on December 15, 2041 issued by MFLP, a wholly owned unconsolidated partnership.
(II)
Guarantees regarding The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
MFC has provided a subordinated guarantee for the $1,000 subordinated debentures issued by MLI on November 20, 2015.
The following table presents certain condensed consolidated financial information for MFC and MFLP.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Information

For the three months ended March 31, 2022
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
MLI
consolidated
   
Other
subsidiaries
of MFC on a
combined
basis
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Total
consolidated
amounts
   
MFLP
 
Total revenue
 
$
(3
)
 
$
(3,625
)
 
$
-
   
$
(2
)
 
$
(3,630
)
 
$
10
 
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders and
other equity holders
   
2,970
     
3,040
     
-
     
(3,040
)
   
2,970
     
1
 
For the three months ended March 31, 2021
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
MLI
consolidated
   

Other
subsidiaries
of MFC on a
combined
basis
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Total
consolidated
amounts
   
MFLP
 
Total revenue
 
$
-
   
$
(1,591
)
 
$
-
   
$
(6
)
 
$
(1,597
)
 
$
10
 
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders
   
783
     
866
     
-
     
(866
)
   
783
     
2
 







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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Information
As at March 31, 2022
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
MLI
consolidated
   
Other
subsidiaries
of MFC on a
combined
basis
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Total
consolidated
amounts
   
MFLP
 
Invested assets
 
$
87
   
$
409,304
   
$
10
   
$
-
   
$
409,401
   
$
3
 
Total other assets
   
69,676
     
86,337
     
3,203
     
(75,427
)
   
83,789
     
1,010
 
Segregated funds net assets
   
-
     
371,928
     
-
     
-
     
371,928
     
-
 
Insurance contract liabilities
   
-
     
368,889
     
-
     
-
     
368,889
     
-
 
Investment contract liabilities
   
-
     
3,095
     
-
     
-
     
3,095
     
-
 
Segregated funds net liabilities
   
-
     
371,928
     
-
     
-
     
371,928
     
-
 
Total other liabilities
   
13,306
     
53,895
     
-
     
(2,844
)
   
64,357
     
773
 
As at December 31, 2021
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
MLI
consolidated
   

Other
subsidiaries
of MFC on a
combined
basis
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Total
consolidated
amounts
   
MFLP
 
Invested assets
 
$
78
   
$
427,010
   
$
10
   
$
-
   
$
427,098
   
$
3
 
Total other assets
   
68,866
     
91,412
     
3,203
     
(72,724
)
   
90,757
     
1,088
 
Segregated funds net assets
   
-
     
399,788
     
-
     
-
     
399,788
     
-
 
Insurance contract liabilities
   
-
     
392,275
     
-
     
-
     
392,275
     
-
 
Investment contract liabilities
   
-
     
3,117
     
-
     
-
     
3,117
     
-
 
Segregated funds net liabilities
   
-
     
399,788
     
-
     
-
     
399,788
     
-
 
Total other liabilities
   
10,536
     
53,962
     
-
     
(904
)
   
63,594
     
852
 


(III)
Guarantees regarding John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (“JHUSA”)
Details of guarantees regarding certain securities issued or to be issued by JHUSA are outlined in note 15.


Note 13
Segment and Geographic Reporting

The Company’s reporting segments are Asia, Canada, U.S., Global WAM and Corporate and Other. Each reporting segment is responsible for managing its operating results, developing products, defining strategies for services and distribution based on the profile and needs of its business and market. The Company’s significant product and service offerings by the reporting segments are mentioned below.
Wealth and asset management businesses (Global WAM) – include mutual funds and exchange traded funds, group retirement and savings products, and institutional asset management services across all major asset classes. These products and services are distributed through multiple distribution channels, including agents and brokers affiliated with the Company, independent securities brokerage firms and financial advisors pension plan consultants and banks.
Insurance and annuity products (Asia, Canada and U.S.) – include a variety of individual life insurance, individual and group long-term care insurance and guaranteed and partially guaranteed annuity products. Products are distributed through multiple distribution channels, including insurance agents, brokers, banks, financial planners and direct marketing. Manulife Bank of Canada offers a variety of deposit and credit products to Canadian customers.
Corporate and Other Segment – comprised of investment performance of assets backing capital, net of amounts allocated to operating segments; costs incurred by the corporate office related to shareholder activities (not allocated to the operating segments); financing costs; Property and Casualty Reinsurance Business; and run-off reinsurance operations including variable annuities and accident and health.

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The following tables present results by reporting segments and by geographical location.
(a)
By Segment

For the three months ended
                                   
March 31, 2022
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Revenue
                                   
Life and health insurance
 
$
5,565
   
$
2,374
   
$
1,542
   
$
-
   
$
40
   
$
9,521
 
Annuities and pensions
   
687
     
103
     
(809
)
   
-
     
-
     
(19
)
Net premium income
   
6,252
     
2,477
     
733
     
-
     
40
     
9,502
 
Net investment income (loss)
   
(3,532
)
   
(5,138
)
   
(5,918
)
   
(38
)
   
(497
)
   
(15,123
)
Other revenue
   
292
     
378
     
(159
)
   
1,624
     
(144
)
   
1,991
 
Total revenue
   
3,012
     
(2,283
)
   
(5,344
)
   
1,586
     
(601
)
   
(3,630
)
Contract benefits and expenses
                                               
Life and health insurance
   
395
     
758
     
(6,095
)
   
-
     
39
     
(4,903
)
Annuities and pensions
   
638
     
(4,849
)
   
(2,508
)
   
(4
)
   
-
     
(6,723
)
Net benefits and claims
   
1,033
     
(4,091
)
   
(8,603
)
   
(4
)
   
39
     
(11,626
)
Interest expense
   
55
     
63
     
16
     
-
     
109
     
243
 
Other expenses
   
1,243
     
865
     
666
     
1,204
     
64
     
4,042
 
Total contract benefits and expenses
   
2,331
     
(3,163
)
   
(7,921
)
   
1,200
     
212
     
(7,341
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
681
     
880
     
2,577
     
386
     
(813
)
   
3,711
 
Income tax recovery (expense)
   
(85
)
   
(225
)
   
(510
)
   
(61
)
   
72
     
(809
)
Net income (loss)
   
596
     
655
     
2,067
     
325
     
(741
)
   
2,902
 
Less net income (loss) attributed to:
                                               
Non-controlling interests
   
20
     
-
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
21
 
Participating policyholders
   
(197
)
   
108
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(89
)
Net income (loss) attributed to
shareholders
 
$
773
   
$
547
   
$
2,067
   
$
324
   
$
(741
)
 
$
2,970
 
Total assets
 
$
152,839
   
$
160,106
   
$
268,858
   
$
242,485
   
$
40,830
   
$
865,118
 



For the three months ended
                                   
March 31, 2021
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Global
WAM
   
Corporate
and Other
   
Total
 
Revenue
                                   
Life and health insurance
 
$
5,413
   
$
2,114
   
$
1,427
   
$
-
   
$
32
   
$
8,986
 
Annuities and pensions
   
506
     
110
     
6
     
-
     
-
     
622
 
Net premium income
   
5,919
     
2,224
     
1,433
     
-
     
32
     
9,608
 
Net investment income (loss)
   
(596
)
   
(5,152
)
   
(7,724
)
   
(6
)
   
(364
)
   
(13,842
)
Other revenue
   
517
     
351
     
299
     
1,533
     
(63
)
   
2,637
 
Total revenue
   
5,840
     
(2,577
)
   
(5,992
)
   
1,527
     
(395
)
   
(1,597
)
Contract benefits and expenses
                                               
Life and health insurance
   
2,826
     
1,686
     
(5,487
)
   
-
     
2
     
(973
)
Annuities and pensions
   
424
     
(5,201
)
   
(1,272
)
   
12
     
-
     
(6,037
)
Net benefits and claims
   
3,250
     
(3,515
)
   
(6,759
)
   
12
     
2
     
(7,010
)
Interest expense
   
61
     
62
     
10
     
-
     
117
     
250
 
Other expenses
   
1,411
     
821
     
673
     
1,149
     
237
     
4,291
 
Total contract benefits and expenses
   
4,722
     
(2,632
)
   
(6,076
)
   
1,161
     
356
     
(2,469
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
1,118
     
55
     
84
     
366
     
(751
)
   
872
 
Income tax recovery (expense)
   
(178
)
   
17
     
19
     
(53
)
   
188
     
(7
)
Net income (loss)
   
940
     
72
     
103
     
313
     
(563
)
   
865
 
Less net income (loss) attributed to:
                                               
Non-controlling interests
   
90
     
-
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
91
 
Participating policyholders
   
(107
)
   
91
     
7
     
-
     
-
     
(9
)
Net income (loss) attributed to
shareholders
 
$
957
   
$
(19
)
 
$
96
   
$
312
   
$
(563
)
 
$
783
 
Total assets
 
$
144,419
   
$
160,687
   
$
275,683
   
$
240,800
   
$
37,423
   
$
859,012
 

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(b)
By Geographic Location

For the three months ended
                             
March 31, 2022
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Other
   
Total
 
Revenue
                             
Life and health insurance
 
$
5,589
   
$
2,295
   
$
1,542
   
$
95
   
$
9,521
 
Annuities and pensions
   
687
     
103
     
(809
)
   
-
     
(19
)
Net premium income
   
6,276
     
2,398
     
733
     
95
     
9,502
 
Net investment income (loss)
   
(3,761
)
   
(5,455
)
   
(5,933
)
   
26
     
(15,123
)
Other revenue
   
578
     
833
     
551
     
29
     
1,991
 
Total revenue
 
$
3,093
   
$
(2,224
)
 
$
(4,649
)
 
$
150
   
$
(3,630
)



For the three months ended
                             
March 31, 2021
 
Asia
   
Canada
   
U.S.
   
Other
   
Total
 
Revenue
                             
Life and health insurance
 
$
5,437
   
$
2,027
   
$
1,427
   
$
95
   
$
8,986
 
Annuities and pensions
   
506
     
110
     
6
     
-
     
622
 
Net premium income
   
5,943
     
2,137
     
1,433
     
95
     
9,608
 
Net investment income (loss)
   
(571
)
   
(5,556
)
   
(7,742
)
   
27
     
(13,842
)
Other revenue
   
787
     
841
     
1,009
     
-
     
2,637
 
Total revenue
 
$
6,159
   
$
(2,578
)
 
$
(5,300
)
 
$
122
   
$
(1,597
)







Note 14
Segregated Funds

The Company manages a number of segregated funds on behalf of policyholders. Policyholders are provided with the opportunity to invest in different categories of segregated funds that respectively hold a range of underlying investments. The underlying investments of the segregated funds consist of both individual securities and mutual funds. The carrying value and change in segregated funds net assets are as follows.
Segregated funds net assets
As at
 
March 31,
2022
   
December 31,
2021
 
Investments at market value
           
Cash and short-term securities
 
$
4,032
   
$
3,955
 
Debt securities
   
16,492
     
18,651
 
Equities
   
16,120
     
16,844
 
Mutual funds
   
331,766
     
354,882
 
Other investments
   
4,700
     
4,613
 
Accrued investment income
   
294
     
2,340
 
Other assets and liabilities, net
   
(1,087
)
   
(1,089
)
Total segregated funds net assets
 
$
372,317
   
$
400,196
 
Composition of segregated funds net assets
               
Held by policyholders
 
$
371,928
   
$
399,788
 
Held by the Company
   
389
     
408
 
Total segregated funds net assets
 
$
372,317
   
$
400,196
 





































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Changes in segregated funds net assets

For the three months ended March 31,
 
2022
   
2021
 
Net policyholder cash flow
           
Deposits from policyholders
 
$
12,328
   
$
12,395
 
Net transfers to general fund
   
(223
)
   
(210
)
Payments to policyholders
   
(13,007
)
   
(13,040
)
     
(902
)
   
(855
)
Investment related
               
Interest and dividends
   
1,868
     
1,718
 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
   
(24,171
)
   
7,598
 
     
(22,303
)
   
9,316
 
Other
               
Management and administration fees
   
(1,093
)
   
(1,091
)
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates
   
(3,581
)
   
(3,115
)
     
(4,674
)
   
(4,206
)
Net additions (deductions)
   
(27,879
)
   
4,255
 
Segregated funds net assets, beginning of period
   
400,196
     
367,809
 
Segregated funds net assets, end of period
 
$
372,317
   
$
372,064
 


Segregated funds assets may be exposed to a variety of financial and other risks. These risks are primarily mitigated by investment guidelines that are actively monitored by professional and experienced portfolio advisors. The Company is not exposed to these risks beyond the liabilities related to the guarantees associated with certain variable life and annuity products. Accordingly, the Company’s exposure to loss from segregated fund products is limited to the value of these guarantees.
These guarantees are recorded within the Company’s insurance contract liabilities. Assets supporting these guarantees are recognized in invested assets according to their investment type. The “Risk Management and Risk Factors Update” section of the Company’s First Quarter 2022 Management Discussion and Analysis provides information regarding market risk sensitivities associated with variable annuity and segregated fund guarantees.

Note 15
Information Provided in Connection with Investments in Deferred Annuity Contracts and SignatureNotes Issued or Assumed by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

The following condensed consolidated financial information, presented in accordance with IFRS, and the related disclosure have been included in these Interim Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to JHUSA in compliance with Regulation S-X and Rule 12h-5 of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). These financial statements are (i) incorporated by reference in the registration statements of MFC and JHUSA that relate to MFC’s guarantee of certain securities to be issued by JHUSA and (ii) are provided in reliance on an exemption from continuous disclosure obligations of JHUSA. For information about JHUSA, the MFC guarantees and restrictions on the ability of MFC to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan, refer to note 23 to the Company’s 2021 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at March 31, 2022
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
JHUSA
(Issuer)
   
Other
subsidiaries
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Consolidated
MFC
 
Assets
                             
Invested assets
 
$
87
   
$
111,737
   
$
297,951
   
$
(374
)
 
$
409,401
 
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries
   
69,423
     
8,781
     
20,792
     
(98,996
)
   
-
 
Reinsurance assets
   
-
     
60,786
     
10,736
     
(27,132
)
   
44,390
 
Other assets
   
253
     
12,728
     
48,159
     
(21,741
)
   
39,399
 
Segregated funds net assets
   
-
     
187,345
     
186,503
     
(1,920
)
   
371,928
 
Total assets
 
$
69,763
   
$
381,377
   
$
564,141
   
$
(150,163
)
 
$
865,118
 
Liabilities and equity
                                       
Insurance contract liabilities
 
$
-
   
$
155,576
   
$
241,122
   
$
(27,809
)
 
$
368,889
 
Investment contract liabilities
   
-
     
1,255
     
1,841
     
(1
)
   
3,095
 
Other liabilities
   
2,828
     
19,040
     
51,282
     
(21,487
)
   
51,663
 
Long-term debt
   
5,744
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,744
 
Capital instruments
   
4,734
     
569
     
1,647
     
-
     
6,950
 
Segregated funds net liabilities
   
-
     
187,345
     
186,503
     
(1,920
)
   
371,928
 
Shareholders' and other equity holders' equity
   
56,457
     
17,592
     
81,354
     
(98,946
)
   
56,457
 
Participating policyholders' equity
   
-
     
-
     
(1,322
)
   
-
     
(1,322
)
Non-controlling interests
   
-
     
-
     
1,714
     
-
     
1,714
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
69,763
   
$
381,377
   
$
564,141
   
$
(150,163
)
 
$
865,118
 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at December 31, 2021
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
JHUSA
(Issuer)
   
Other
subsidiaries
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Consolidated
MFC
 
Assets
                             
Invested assets
 
$
78
   
$
116,705
   
$
310,679
   
$
(364
)
 
$
427,098
 
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries
   
68,655
     
9,107
     
20,788
     
(98,550
)
   
-
 
Reinsurance assets
   
-
     
63,838
     
11,309
     
(30,568
)
   
44,579
 
Other assets
   
211
     
18,085
     
49,956
     
(22,074
)
   
46,178
 
Segregated funds net assets
   
-
     
204,493
     
197,220
     
(1,925
)
   
399,788
 
Total assets
 
$
68,944
   
$
412,228
   
$
589,952
   
$
(153,481
)
 
$
917,643
 
Liabilities and equity
                                       
Insurance contract liabilities
 
$
-
   
$
166,535
   
$
257,044
   
$
(31,304
)
 
$
392,275
 
Investment contract liabilities
   
-
     
1,227
     
1,890
     
-
     
3,117
 
Other liabilities
   
899
     
21,806
     
50,836
     
(21,809
)
   
51,732
 
Long-term debt
   
4,882
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
4,882
 
Capital instruments
   
4,755
     
579
     
1,646
     
-
     
6,980
 
Segregated funds net liabilities
   
-
     
204,493
     
197,220
     
(1,925
)
   
399,788
 
Shareholders' and other equity holders' equity
   
58,408
     
17,588
     
80,855
     
(98,443
)
   
58,408
 
Participating policyholders' equity
   
-
     
-
     
(1,233
)
   
-
     
(1,233
)
Non-controlling interests
   
-
     
-
     
1,694
     
-
     
1,694
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
68,944
   
$
412,228
   
$
589,952
   
$
(153,481
)
 
$
917,643
 
































Manulife Financial Corporation - First Quarter 2022
89


Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income

For the three months ended
 
                         
March 31, 2022
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
JHUSA
(Issuer)
   
Other
subsidiaries
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Consolidated
MFC
 
Revenue
                             
Net premium income
 
$
-
   
$
1,971
   
$
7,529
   
$
2
   
$
9,502
 
Net investment income (loss)
   
(12
)
   
(4,290
)
   
(10,808
)
   
(13
)
   
(15,123
)
Other revenue
   
9
     
(595
)
   
1,697
     
880
     
1,991
 
Total revenue
   
(3
)
   
(2,914
)
   
(1,582
)
   
869
     
(3,630
)
Contract benefits and expenses
                                       
Net benefits and claims
   
-
     
(4,470
)
   
(6,883
)
   
(273
)
   
(11,626
)
Commissions, investment and general expenses
   
8
     
783
     
3,456
     
(311
)
   
3,936
 
Other expenses
   
90
     
60
     
(1,254
)
   
1,453
     
349
 
Total contract benefits and expenses
   
98
     
(3,627
)
   
(4,681
)
   
869
     
(7,341
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
(101
)
   
713
     
3,099
     
-
     
3,711
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
31
     
(133
)
   
(707
)
   
-
     
(809
)
Income (loss) after income taxes
   
(70
)
   
580
     
2,392
     
-
     
2,902
 
Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries
   
3,040
     
368
     
948
     
(4,356
)
   
-
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
2,970
   
$
948
   
$
3,340
   
$
(4,356
)
 
$
2,902
 
Net income (loss) attributed to:
                                       
Non-controlling interests
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
21
   
$
-
   
$
21
 
Participating policyholders
   
-
     
-
     
(89
)
   
-
     
(89
)
Shareholders and other equity holders
   
2,970
     
948
     
3,408
     
(4,356
)
   
2,970
 
   
$
2,970
   
$
948
   
$
3,340
   
$
(4,356
)
 
$
2,902
 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
For the three months ended
 
                         
March 31, 2021
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
JHUSA
(Issuer)
   
Other
subsidiaries
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Consolidated
MFC
 
Revenue
                             
Net premium income
 
$
-
   
$
1,078
   
$
8,526
   
$
4
   
$
9,608
 
Net investment income (loss)
   
(29
)
   
(6,733
)
   
(7,069
)
   
(11
)
   
(13,842
)
Other revenue
   
29
     
290
     
316
     
2,002
     
2,637
 
Total revenue
   
-
     
(5,365
)
   
1,773
     
1,995
     
(1,597
)
Contract benefits and expenses
                                       
Net benefits and claims
   
-
     
(5,562
)
   
(3,827
)
   
2,379
     
(7,010
)
Commissions, investment and general expenses
   
6
     
896
     
3,633
     
(346
)
   
4,189
 
Other expenses
   
107
     
44
     
239
     
(38
)
   
352
 
Total contract benefits and expenses
   
113
     
(4,622
)
   
45
     
1,995
     
(2,469
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
(113
)
   
(743
)
   
1,728
     
-
     
872
 
Income tax (expense) recovery
   
30
     
184
     
(221
)
   
-
     
(7
)
Income (loss) after income taxes
   
(83
)
   
(559
)
   
1,507
     
-
     
865
 
Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries
   
866
     
380
     
(179
)
   
(1,067
)
   
-
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
783
   
$
(179
)
 
$
1,328
   
$
(1,067
)
 
$
865
 
Net income (loss) attributed to:
                                       
Non-controlling interests
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
91
   
$
-
   
$
91
 
Participating policyholders
   
-
     
-
     
(9
)
   
-
     
(9
)
Shareholders and other equity holders
   
783
     
(179
)
   
1,246
     
(1,067
)
   
783
 
   
$
783
   
$
(179
)
 
$
1,328
   
$
(1,067
)
 
$
865
 





























Manulife Financial Corporation - First Quarter 2022
90


Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the three months ended March 31, 2022
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
JHUSA
(Issuer)
   
Other
subsidiaries
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Consolidated
MFC
 
Operating activities
                             
Net income (loss)
 
$
2,970
   
$
948
   
$
3,340
   
$
(4,356
)
 
$
2,902
 
Adjustments:
                                       
Equity in net income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
   
(3,040
)
   
(368
)
   
(948
)
   
4,356
     
-
 
Increase (decrease) in insurance contract liabilities
   
-
     
(6,972
)
   
(9,108
)
   
-
     
(16,080
)
Increase (decrease) in investment contract liabilities
   
-
     
-
     
(14
)
   
-
     
(14
)
(Increase) decrease in reinsurance assets excluding coinsurance transactions
   
-
     
3,015
     
(2,782
)
   
-
     
233
 
Amortization of (premium) discount on invested assets
   
-
     
12
     
22
     
-
     
34
 
Other amortization
   
2
     
30
     
101
     
-
     
133
 
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses and impairment on assets
   
11
     
5,490
     
14,230
     
-
     
19,731
 
Gain on U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction (pre-tax)
   
-
     
(1,065
)
   
-
     
-
     
(1,065
)
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)
   
(31
)
   
206
     
358
     
-
     
533
 
Stock option expense
   
-
     
(2
)
   
4
     
-
     
2
 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities before undernoted items
   
(88
)
   
1,294
     
5,203
     
-
     
6,409
 
Dividends from unconsolidated subsidiary
   
-
     
96
     
-
     
(96
)
   
-
 
Cash decrease due to U.S. variable annuity reinsurance transaction
   
-
     
(1,263
)
   
-
     
-
     
(1,263
)
Changes in policy related and operating receivables and payables
   
(38
)
   
1,015
     
(3,598
)
   
-
     
(2,621
)
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
(126
)
   
1,142
     
1,605
     
(96
)
   
2,525
 
Investing activities
                                       
Purchases and mortgage advances
   
-
     
(9,337
)
   
(24,484
)
   
-
     
(33,821
)
Disposals and repayments
   
-
     
7,409
     
22,909
     
-
     
30,318
 
Changes in investment broker net receivables and payables
   
-
     
154
     
361
     
-
     
515
 
Investment in common shares of subsidiaries
   
(962
)
   
-
     
-
     
962
     
-
 
Net cash flows from acquisition and disposal of subsidiaries and businesses
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Notes receivable from parent
   
-
     
-
     
(1,895
)
   
1,895
     
-
 
Notes receivable from subsidiaries
   
31
     
(6
)
   
-
     
(25
)
   
-
 
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
(931
)
   
(1,780
)
   
(3,109
)
   
2,832
     
(2,988
)
Financing activities
                                       
Issue of long-term debt, net
   
946
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
946
 
Secured borrowings
   
-
     
-
     
291
     
-
     
291
 
Change in repurchase agreements and securities sold but not yet purchased
   
-
     
-
     
(78
)
   
-
     
(78
)
Changes in deposits from Bank clients, net
   
-
     
-
     
1,005
     
-
     
1,005
 
Lease payments
   
-
     
(2
)
   
(31
)
   
-
     
(33
)
Shareholders' dividends and other equity distributions
   
(697
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(697
)
Common shares repurchased
   
(377
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(377
)
Common shares issued, net
   
11
     
-
     
962
     
(962
)
   
11
 
Preferred shares redeemed, net
   
(711
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(711
)
Contributions from (distributions to) non-controlling interests, net
   
-
     
-
     
3
     
-
     
3
 
Dividends paid to parent
   
-
     
-
     
(96
)
   
96
     
-
 
Notes payable to parent
   
-
     
-
     
(25
)
   
25
     
-
 
Notes payable to subsidiaries
   
1,895
     
-
     
-
     
(1,895
)
   
-
 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
1,067
     
(2
)
   
2,031
     
(2,736
)
   
360
 
Cash and short-term securities
                                       
Increase (decrease) during the period
   
10
     
(640
)
   
527
     
-
     
(103
)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and short-term securities
   
(1
)
   
(47
)
   
(207
)
   
-
     
(255
)
Balance, beginning of period
   
78
     
3,565
     
18,287
     
-
     
21,930
 
Balance, end of period
   
87
     
2,878
     
18,607
     
-
     
21,572
 
Cash and short-term securities
                                       
Beginning of period
                                       
Gross cash and short-term securities
   
78
     
4,087
     
18,429
     
-
     
22,594
 
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities
   
-
     
(522
)
   
(142
)
   
-
     
(664
)
Net cash and short-term securities, beginning of period
   
78
     
3,565
     
18,287
     
-
     
21,930
 
End of period
                                       
Gross cash and short-term securities
   
87
     
3,270
     
18,712
     
-
     
22,069
 
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities
   
-
     
(392
)
   
(105
)
   
-
     
(497
)
Net cash and short-term securities, end of period
 
$
87
   
$
2,878
   
$
18,607
   
$
-
   
$
21,572
 
Supplemental disclosures on cash flow information:
                                       
Interest received
 
$
13
   
$
924
   
$
1,820
   
$
(45
)
 
$
2,712
 
Interest paid
   
124
     
23
     
110
     
(45
)
   
212
 
Income taxes paid (refund)
   
-
     
(29
)
   
564
     
-
     
535
 



Manulife Financial Corporation - First Quarter 2022
91

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the three months ended March 31, 2021
 
MFC
(Guarantor)
   
JHUSA
(Issuer)
   
Other
subsidiaries
   
Consolidation
adjustments
   
Consolidated
MFC
 
Operating activities
                             
Net income (loss)
 
$
783
   
$
(179
)
 
$
1,328
   
$
(1,067
)
 
$
865
 
Adjustments:
                                       
Equity in net income of unconsolidated subsidiaries
   
(866
)
   
(380
)
   
179
     
1,067
     
-
 
Increase (decrease) in insurance contract liabilities
   
-
     
(7,494
)
   
(5,531
)
   
-
     
(13,025
)
Increase (decrease) in investment contract liabilities
   
-
     
12
     
(10
)
   
-
     
2
 
(Increase) decrease in reinsurance assets excluding
coinsurance transactions
   
-
     
1,865
     
(1,707
)
   
-
     
158
 
Amortization of (premium) discount on invested assets
   
-
     
4
     
30
     
-
     
34
 
Other amortization
   
2
     
31
     
99
     
-
     
132
 
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses and impairment
on assets
   
28
     
7,897
     
10,388
     
-
     
18,313
 
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)
   
(30
)
   
(123
)
   
(353
)
   
-
     
(506
)
Stock option expense
   
-
     
(1
)
   
5
     
-
     
4
 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities before
undernoted items
   
(83
)
   
1,632
     
4,428
     
-
     
5,977
 
Dividends from unconsolidated subsidiary
   
-
     
93
     
-
     
(93
)
   
-
 
Changes in policy related and operating receivables and
payables
   
(5
)
   
(2,518
)
   
437
     
-
     
(2,086
)
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
(88
)
   
(793
)
   
4,865
     
(93
)
   
3,891
 
Investing activities
                                       
Purchases and mortgage advances
   
-
     
(9,038
)
   
(24,193
)
   
-
     
(33,231
)
Disposals and repayments
   
-
     
7,616
     
16,482
     
-
     
24,098
 
Changes in investment broker net receivables and payables
   
-
     
(108
)
   
346
     
-
     
238
 
Investment in common shares of subsidiaries
   
(4,000
)
   
-
     
-
     
4,000
     
-
 
Net cash flows from acquisition and disposal of subsidiaries
and businesses
   
-
     
-
     
(4
)
   
-
     
(4
)
Notes receivable from parent
   
-
     
-
     
(764
)
   
764
     
-
 
Notes receivable from subsidiaries
   
(101
)
   
-
     
-
     
101
     
-
 
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
(4,101
)
   
(1,530
)
   
(8,133
)
   
4,865
     
(8,899
)
Financing activities
                                       
Redemption of capital instruments
   
-
     
-
     
(350
)
   
-
     
(350
)
Secured borrowings
   
-
     
-
     
73
     
-
     
73
 
Change in repurchase agreements and securities sold but
not yet purchased
   
-
     
1,099
     
51
     
-
     
1,150
 
Changes in deposits from Bank clients, net
   
-
     
-
     
(846
)
   
-
     
(846
)
Lease payments
   
-
     
(2
)
   
(30
)
   
-
     
(32
)
Shareholders' dividends paid in cash
   
(587
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(587
)
Common shares issued, net
   
38
     
-
     
4,000
     
(4,000
)
   
38
 
Other equity issued, net
   
1,982
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,982
 
Preferred shares issued, net
   
2,000
     
-
     
(2,000
)
   
-
     
-
 
Contributions from (distributions to) non-controlling interests,
net
   
-
     
-
     
5
     
-
     
5
 
Dividends paid to parent
   
-
     
-
     
(93
)
   
93
     
-
 
Notes payable to parent
   
-
     
-
     
101
     
(101
)
   
-
 
Notes payable to subsidiaries
   
764
     
-
     
-
     
(764
)
   
-
 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
4,197
     
1,097
     
911
     
(4,772
)
   
1,433
 
Cash and short-term securities
                                       
Increase (decrease) during the period
   
8
     
(1,226
)
   
(2,357
)
   
-
     
(3,575
)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and short-
term securities
   
(1
)
   
(58
)
   
(269
)
   
-
     
(328
)
Balance, beginning of period
   
47
     
4,907
     
20,629
     
-
     
25,583
 
Balance, end of period
   
54
     
3,623
     
18,003
     
-
     
21,680
 
Cash and short-term securities
                                       
Beginning of period
                                       
Gross cash and short-term securities
   
47
     
5,213
     
20,907
     
-
     
26,167
 
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities
   
-
     
(306
)
   
(278
)
   
-
     
(584
)
Net cash and short-term securities, beginning of period
   
47
     
4,907
     
20,629
     
-
     
25,583
 
End of period
                                       
Gross cash and short-term securities
   
54
     
4,072
     
18,317
     
-
     
22,443
 
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities
   
-
     
(449
)
   
(314
)
   
-
     
(763
)
Net cash and short-term securities, end of period
 
$
54
   
$
3,623
   
$
18,003
   
$
-
   
$
21,680
 
Supplemental disclosures on cash flow information:
                                       
Interest received
 
$
9
   
$
1,047
   
$
1,738
   
$
(45
)
 
$
2,749
 
Interest paid
   
120
     
5
     
109
     
(45
)
   
189
 
Income taxes paid (refund)
   
-
     
(84
)
   
136
     
-
     
52
 










Note 16
Comparatives

Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation.

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION


 MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
 HEAD OFFICE
 200 Bloor Street East
 Toronto, ON Canada M4W 1E5
 Telephone: 416 926-3000
 Online: www.manulife.com
 
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 Financial analysts, portfolio managers and
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 Email: InvestRel@manulife.com
 
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 your share account, including dividends,
 changes of address or ownership, lost
 certificates, to eliminate duplicate mailings
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 electronically, please contact our Transfer
 Agents in Canada, the United States, Hong
 Kong or the Philippines. If you live outside one
 of these countries, please contact our Canadian
 Transfer Agent.
 
 TRANSFER AGENTS
 Canada
 TSX Trust Company
 P.O. Box 700, Station B
 Montreal, QC Canada H3B 3K3
 Toll Free: 1 800 783-9495
 Collect: 416 682-3864
 Email: manulifeinquiries@tmx.com
 Online: www.tsxtrust.com
 TSX Trust Company offices are also  
 located in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and 
 Vancouver.
 
 United States
 American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
 P.O. Box 199036
 Brooklyn, NY  11219
 United States
 Toll Free: 1 800 249-7702
 Collect: 416 682-3864
 Email: manulifeinquiries@tmx.com
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 Hong Kong 
 Tricor Investor Services Limited
 Level 54, Hopewell Centre
 183 Queen's Road East
 Wan Chai, Hong Kong
 Telephone: 852 2980-1333
 Email: is-enquiries@hk.tricorglobal.com
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 Philippines
 Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
 Ground Floor, West Wing
 GPL (Grepalife) Building
 221 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue
 Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
 Telephone: 632 5318-8567
 Email: rcbcstocktransfer@rcbc.com
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 AUDITORS
 Ernst & Young LLP
 Chartered Professional Accountants
 Licensed Public Accountants
 Toronto, Canada
 
 
The following Manulife documents are available online at www.manulife.com
 
· Annual Report and Proxy Circular
· Notice of Annual Meeting
· Shareholders Reports
· Public Accountability Statement
· 2021 Environmental, Social and
        Governance Report

 
     
 

Rating

Financial strength is a key factor in generating new business, maintaining and expanding distribution relations and providing a base for expansion, acquisitions and growth. As at March 31, 2022, Manulife had total capital of C$63.9 billion, including C$56.5 billion of total shareholders’ and other equity. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company’s financial strength ratings are among the strongest in the insurance industry.
                                                                                                                                              
  Rating Agency
MLI Rating
Rank
  S&P
AA-
(4th of 21 ratings)
 
Moody’s
A1
(5th of 21 ratings)
 
Fitch
AA-
(4th of 21 ratings)
 
DBRS Morningstar
AA
(3rd of 22 ratings)
 
AM Best
A+ (Superior)
(2nd of 13 ratings)
Rating agencies include AM Best Company (“AM Best”), DBRS Limited and affiliated entities (“DBRS Morningstar”), Fitch Ratings Inc. (“Fitch”), Moody’s Investors Service Inc. (“Moody’s”), and S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”).
 
Common Stock Trading Data

The following values are the high, low and close prices, including the average daily trading volume for Manulife Financial Corporation’s common stock on the Canadian exchanges, the U.S. exchanges, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the Philippine Stock Exchange for the first quarter. The common stock symbol is MFC on all exchanges except Hong Kong where it is 945.

As at March 31, 2022, there were 1,929 million common shares outstanding.

 
January 1 – 
March 31,
2022
Canada
Canadian $
U.S.
United States $
Hong Kong
Hong Kong $
Philippines
Philippine
Pesos 
 
High
$28.09
$22.19
$169.70
P 1,110
 
Low
$24.41
$19.14
$146.50
P    920
 
Close
$26.66
$21.35
   $167.00
P 1,050
 
Average Daily
Volume (000)
13,402
4,447
28
 0.1

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