Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1 — Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies
In these Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the terms "Hagerty," and the "Company" refer to Hagerty, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including The Hagerty Group, LLC ("THG"), unless the context requires otherwise. In addition, the Company's insurance policyholders and paid Hagerty Drivers Club ("HDC") subscribers are collectively referred to as "Members".
Description of Business — Hagerty is a market leader in providing insurance for classic cars and enthusiast vehicles. Through Hagerty's insurance model, the Company acts as a Managing General Agent ("MGA") by underwriting, selling, and servicing classic car and enthusiast vehicle insurance policies. The Company then reinsures a large portion of the risks written by its MGA subsidiaries through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hagerty Reinsurance Limited ("Hagerty Re"). In addition, Hagerty offers HDC memberships, which can be bundled with its insurance policies and give subscribers access to an array of products and services, including Hagerty Drivers Club Magazine, automotive enthusiast events, Hagerty's proprietary vehicle valuation tool, emergency roadside assistance, and special vehicle-related discounts. Lastly, to complement its insurance membership offerings, the Company offers Hagerty Marketplace ("Marketplace"), where car enthusiasts can buy, sell, and finance collector cars.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024.
Basis of Presentation — The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and pursuant to the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and include the accounts of Hagerty, Inc., which is comprised of THG and its consolidated subsidiaries. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted from this report, as permitted by such rules and regulations.
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments and accruals that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the Company's financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented.
Principles of Consolidation — The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain the accounts of Hagerty, Inc. and its majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Hagerty, Inc. had economic ownership of 26.1% and 24.9%, respectively, of THG and is its sole managing member. Hagerty, Inc. reports a non-controlling interest representing the economic interest in THG held by other parties.
The financial statements of THG are consolidated by the Company under the voting interest method in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 810, Consolidations ("ASC 810"). Non-controlling interest is presented separately on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Temporary Equity and Stockholders' Equity.
All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Variable Interest Entities — Broad Arrow Capital LLC ("BAC") and certain of its subsidiaries transfer notes receivable to wholly owned, bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities (each, an "SPE") to secure borrowings under the BAC Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 14 — Long-Term Debt).
These SPEs are considered to be variable interest entities (each, a "VIE") under GAAP and their financial statements are consolidated by BAC, which is the primary beneficiary of the SPEs and also a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. BAC is considered to be the primary beneficiary of the SPEs because it has (i) power over the significant activities of the SPEs through its role as servicer of the notes receivable used to secure borrowings under the BAC Credit Agreement and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns that could be significant through its interest in the residual cash flows of the SPEs.
Refer to Note 5 — Notes Receivable and Note 14 — Long-Term Debt for additional information.
The following table presents the assets and liabilities of the Company's consolidated variable interest entities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 412 | | | $ | 83 | |
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 1,900 | | | 961 | |
| Accounts receivable | — | | | 190 | |
| Notes receivable | 62,773 | | | 30,125 | |
| Other assets | 2,218 | | | 2,900 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 67,303 | | | $ | 34,259 | |
| LIABILITIES | | | |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ | 2,086 | | | $ | 1,881 | |
| Long-term debt, net | 46,118 | | | 25,782 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 48,204 | | | $ | 27,663 | |
Emerging Growth Company — The Company currently qualifies as an "emerging growth company" under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 and can delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards until those standards would apply to private companies.
The Company intends to avail itself of this extended transition period and, therefore, the Company may not be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not emerging growth companies or have opted out of using such extended transition period. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has not delayed the adoption of any new or revised accounting standards despite qualifying as an emerging growth company.
Reclassifications — Certain prior period operating lease balances on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows originally reported within changes in "Other assets and liabilities, net" are now reported within "Non-cash lease expense" to conform to the current year presentation.
Further, in conjunction with Hagerty Re's investment diversification in the second quarter of 2024, prior period fixed maturity investment balances have been reclassified from "Other current assets" and "Other long-term assets" to "Investments" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to conform to the current year presentation. Refer to Note 3 — Investments for additional information related to the Company's investment portfolio.
These reclassifications had no effect on the Company's previously reported operating income, net income, earnings per share, cash flows, or retained earnings.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Although the estimates are considered reasonable, actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates made by management include, but are not limited to: (i) the provision for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, including incurred but not reported claims (see Note 11); (ii) the valuation of the Company's deferred income tax assets (see Note 20); (iii) the amount of the liability associated with the Tax Receivable Agreement ("TRA") (see Note 20); (iv) the fair values of the reporting units used in assessing the recoverability of goodwill; (v) the valuation and useful lives of intangible assets (see Note 10); and (vi) the fair value of the Company's previous warrant liabilities (see Note 4 and Note 17). Although some variability is inherent in these estimates, management believes that the current estimates are reasonable in all material respects. These estimates are reviewed regularly and adjusted, as necessary. Adjustments related to changes in estimates are reflected in the Company's results of operations in the period during which those estimates changed.
Segment Information — The Company has one operating segment and one reportable segment. The Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") is the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), who makes resource allocation decisions and assesses performance based on consolidated financial information. The Company's segment presentation reflects a management approach that utilizes a decision making framework with its Members and customers at the center of all decisions, which requires the CODM to have a consolidated view of the Company's results.
Investments — Fixed maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale and recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair value, with those having maturity dates within one year of the balance sheet date classified within current assets. On a quarterly basis, fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses are reviewed to determine whether the decline in fair value is attributable to a material credit loss. If a material credit loss is noted, an allowance is established and the credit loss is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity securities are recorded within "Change in net unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments", a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Realized investment gains or losses from sales of available-for-sale investments are recorded within "Interest and other income (expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Interest on fixed maturity securities is recorded within "Interest and other income (expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted, respectively, over the lives of the related fixed maturity securities as an adjustment to the yield using the effective interest method.
Equity securities are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair value and are classified within current assets. Dividend income, as well as realized and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities are recorded within "Interest and other income (expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Refer to Note 3 — Investments and Note 4 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information regarding the Company's investment portfolio.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information — The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 147,120 | | | $ | 90,710 | |
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 176,309 | | | 594,865 | |
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | $ | 323,429 | | | $ | 685,575 | |
The table below presents information regarding the Company's non-cash investing and financing activities, as well as the cash paid for interest and taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | in thousands |
Issuance of notes receivable (1) | | $ | 5,290 | | | $ | 6,067 | |
Collection of notes receivable (1) | | $ | 7,264 | | | $ | 4,547 | |
| Capital expenditures | | $ | 248 | | | $ | 237 | |
| Acquisitions | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,742 | |
Termination of MHH Joint Venture (Refer to Note 9) | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,929 | |
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Warrant Exchange (Refer to Note 17) | | $ | 2,006 | | | $ | — | |
Exchange of THG units for Class A Common Stock (Refer to Note 16) | | $ | 3,227 | | | $ | 2,311 | |
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| CASH PAID FOR: | | | | |
| Interest | | $ | 5,559 | | | $ | 4,236 | |
| Income taxes | | $ | 17,500 | | | $ | 7,000 | |
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(1) In certain situations, BAC makes loans to refinance accounts receivable balances generated by Broad Arrow Group, Inc. ("Broad Arrow") auction or private sale purchases. These loans are accounted for on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as non-cash reclassifications between "Accounts receivable" and "Notes receivable" and are not presented within Investing Activities in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Upon repayment, the cash received in settlement of such loans is classified within Operating Activities in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
The issuance of Class A Common Stock resulting from the vesting of restricted stock units is a non-cash financing activity. Refer to Note 18 — Share-Based Compensation for information related to share-based compensation.
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Restricted Assets — As discussed in more detail below, certain of the Company's subsidiaries hold assets in trust and/or that are restricted as to their use.
The Company's MGA subsidiaries collect premiums from insureds on behalf of insurance carriers. Prior to remittance to the insurance carrier, these funds are required to be held in trust for the benefit of the insurance carriers and segregated from the Company's operating cash.
Hagerty Re maintains trust accounts for the benefit of various ceding insurers as security for their obligations for losses, loss expenses, unearned premium and profit-sharing commissions.
On September 1, 2024, the Company acquired Consolidated National Insurance Company, which was subsequently renamed Drivers Edge Insurance Company ("Drivers Edge"). Drivers Edge maintains assets on deposit with a number of regulatory authorities to support its insurance operations. Refer to Note 8 — Acquisition for additional information related to the Company's acquisition of Drivers Edge.
BAC and its consolidated subsidiaries maintain bank accounts that are required for the operation of the BAC Credit Facility (as defined in Note 14 — Long-Term Debt). The funds in these bank accounts represent security under the BAC Credit Facility and their use is restricted to the servicing of the debt outstanding under that facility.
The following table presents the components of the Company's restricted assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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| Cash and cash equivalents | Restricted cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 176,309 | | | $ | 615,950 | |
| Fixed maturity securities | Investments | | 522,212 | | | 16,472 | |
| Equity securities | Investments | | 11,580 | | | — | |
| Total restricted assets | | | $ | 710,101 | | | $ | 632,422 | |
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
Income Taxes — In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2023-09 - Income Taxes (ASC 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which enhances the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures through changes to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU No. 2023-09 modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (i) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (ii) the income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign), and (iii) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state and foreign). ASU No. 2023-09 also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state and local jurisdictions, among other changes. ASU No. 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is still assessing the impact of ASU No. 2023-09 and upon adoption may be required to include certain additional disclosures in the footnotes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Segment Reporting — In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07 - Segment Reporting (ASC 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which enables investors to better understand an entity's overall performance and assess potential future cash flows through improved reportable segment disclosure requirements. The amendments enhance disclosures about significant segment expenses, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company is still assessing the impact of ASU No. 2023-07 and upon adoption may be required to include certain additional disclosures in the footnotes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
2 — Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue — The tables below present Hagerty's revenue by distribution channel, as well as a reconciliation to total revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Commission and fee revenue and contingent underwriting commission ("CUC") revenue earned from the agent distribution channel includes revenue generated through Hagerty's relationships with independent agents and brokers. Commission and fee revenue and CUC revenue earned from the direct distribution channel includes revenue generated by Hagerty's employee agents.
Prior to 2024, the Company's MGA subsidiaries have earned a base commission of approximately 32% of written premium, as well as an additional contingent commission of up to 10% annually. In December 2023, the Company's alliance agreement and associated agency agreement with Markel Group, Inc. ("Markel") was amended to increase the base commission rate on the personal lines United States ("U.S.") auto business to 37% and to adjust the contingent commission to range from -5% to a maximum of +5% of annual written premium. This amendment resulted in a smaller proportion of total revenue being attributable to contingent commissions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, when compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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| Three months ended September 30, 2024 |
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| Commission and fee revenue | $ | 57,857 | | | $ | 47,606 | | | $ | 105,463 | |
| Contingent commission revenue | 5,997 | | | 4,701 | | | 10,698 | |
| Membership revenue | — | | | 14,800 | | | 14,800 | |
| Marketplace and other revenue | — | | | 26,727 | | | 26,727 | |
| Total revenue from customer contracts | 63,854 | | | 93,834 | | | 157,688 | |
| Earned premium | | | | | 165,686 | |
| Total revenue | | | | | $ | 323,374 | |
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| Three months ended September 30, 2023 |
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| Commission and fee revenue | $ | 44,387 | | | $ | 37,388 | | | $ | 81,775 | |
| Contingent commission revenue | 11,825 | | | 9,573 | | | 21,398 | |
| Membership revenue | — | | | 13,835 | | | 13,835 | |
| Marketplace and other revenue | — | | | 18,781 | | | 18,781 | |
| Total revenue from customer contracts | 56,212 | | | 79,577 | | | 135,789 | |
| Earned premium | | | | | 139,785 | |
| Total revenue | | | | | $ | 275,574 | |
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| Nine months ended September 30, 2024 |
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| Commission and fee revenue | $ | 164,737 | | | $ | 136,597 | | | $ | 301,334 | |
| Contingent commission revenue | 17,869 | | | 14,614 | | | 32,483 | |
| Membership revenue | — | | | 42,385 | | | 42,385 | |
| Marketplace and other revenue | — | | | 57,188 | | | 57,188 | |
| Total revenue from customer contracts | 182,606 | | | 250,784 | | | 433,390 | |
| Earned premium | | | | | 474,917 | |
| Total revenue | | | | | $ | 908,307 | |
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| Nine months ended September 30, 2023 |
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| Commission and fee revenue | $ | 123,046 | | | $ | 104,229 | | | $ | 227,275 | |
| Contingent commission revenue | 33,506 | | | 27,191 | | | 60,697 | |
| Membership revenue | — | | | 39,528 | | | 39,528 | |
| Marketplace and other revenue | — | | | 43,172 | | | 43,172 | |
| Total revenue from customer contracts | 156,552 | | | 214,120 | | | 370,672 | |
| Earned premium | | | | | 384,498 | |
| Total revenue | | | | | $ | 755,170 | |
The following tables present Hagerty's revenue disaggregated by geographic area, as well as a reconciliation to total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Three months ended September 30, 2024 |
| U.S. | | Canada | | Europe | | Total |
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| Commission and fee revenue | $ | 96,688 | | | $ | 6,952 | | | $ | 1,823 | | | $ | 105,463 | |
| Contingent commission revenue | 10,544 | | | — | | | 154 | | | 10,698 | |
| Membership revenue | 13,844 | | | 955 | | | 1 | | | 14,800 | |
| Marketplace and other revenue | 25,229 | | | 205 | | | 1,293 | | | 26,727 | |
| Total revenue from customer contracts | 146,305 | | | 8,112 | | | 3,271 | | | 157,688 | |
| Earned premium | | | | | | | 165,686 | |
| Total revenue | | | | | | | $ | 323,374 | |
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| Three months ended September 30, 2023 |
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| Commission and fee revenue | $ | 73,891 | | | $ | 6,422 | | | $ | 1,462 | | | $ | 81,775 | |
| Contingent commission revenue | 21,360 | | | — | | | 38 | | | 21,398 | |
| Membership revenue | 12,942 | | | 893 | | | — | | | 13,835 | |
| Marketplace and other revenue | 17,779 | | | 229 | | | 773 | | | 18,781 | |
| Total revenue from customer contracts | 125,972 | | | 7,544 | | | 2,273 | | | 135,789 | |
| Earned premium | | | | | | | 139,785 | |
| Total revenue | | | | | | | $ | 275,574 | |
The following tables present Hagerty's revenue disaggregated by geographic area, as well as a reconciliation to total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Nine months ended September 30, 2024 |
| U.S. | | Canada | | Europe | | Total |
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| Commission and fee revenue | $ | 277,613 | | | $ | 18,878 | | | $ | 4,843 | | | $ | 301,334 | |
| Contingent commission revenue | 32,235 | | | — | | | 248 | | | 32,483 | |
| Membership revenue | 39,592 | | | 2,792 | | | 1 | | | 42,385 | |
| Marketplace and other revenue | 52,911 | | | 1,230 | | | 3,047 | | | 57,188 | |
| Total revenue from customer contracts | 402,351 | | | 22,900 | | | 8,139 | | | 433,390 | |
| Earned premium | | | | | | | 474,917 | |
| Total revenue | | | | | | | $ | 908,307 | |
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| Nine months ended September 30, 2023 |
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| Commission and fee revenue | $ | 206,099 | | | $ | 17,379 | | | $ | 3,797 | | | $ | 227,275 | |
| Contingent commission revenue | 60,590 | | | — | | | 107 | | | 60,697 | |
| Membership revenue | 36,865 | | | 2,663 | | | — | | | 39,528 | |
| Marketplace and other revenue | 40,366 | | | 741 | | | 2,065 | | | 43,172 | |
| Total revenue from customer contracts | 343,920 | | | 20,783 | | | 5,969 | | | 370,672 | |
| Earned premium | | | | | | | 384,498 | |
| Total revenue | | | | | | | $ | 755,170 | |
Refer to Note 12 — Reinsurance for information regarding "Earned premium" recognized under ASC Topic 944, Financial Services - Insurance ("ASC 944").
Contract Assets and Liabilities — The following table is a summary of the Company's contract assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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| Contract assets | $ | 13,581 | | | $ | 75,891 | |
| Contract liabilities | $ | 54,724 | | | $ | 47,651 | |
Contract assets, which are reported within "Commissions receivable" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, consist of CUC receivables, which are earned throughout the year and have historically been settled by a cash payment from the insurance carrier in the first quarter of the following year. As a result of its amended alliance agreement and associated agency agreement with Markel, beginning in 2024, 80% of the CUC receivables from Markel are now being settled monthly rather than on an annual basis. This amendment resulted in a significant decrease in the contract assets balance compared to the prior year.
Contract liabilities consist of cash collected in advance of revenue recognition and primarily includes the unrecognized portion of HDC membership fees, the unrecognized portion of the advanced commission payment received from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company ("State Farm"), and, to a much lesser extent, cash collected in advance of the completion of Marketplace private sales. Refer to Note 21 — Related-Party Transactions for additional information regarding the Company's master alliance agreement with State Farm.
3 — Investments
During the second quarter of 2024, the Company diversified its investment portfolio, purchasing fixed maturity securities and, to a much lesser extent, equity securities, with the fixed maturity securities classified as available-for-sale.
During the third quarter of 2024, in conjunction with the acquisition of Drivers Edge, the Company acquired additional fixed maturity securities, classified as available-for-sale. Refer to Note 8 — Acquisition for additional information related to the acquisition of Drivers Edge.
The Company also holds fixed maturity securities consisting of Canadian Sovereign, Provincial, and Municipal bonds. Prior to the second quarter of 2024, these investments were classified as held-to-maturity because the Company had the intent and ability to hold the investments to maturity. However, in the second quarter of 2024, these investments were reclassified as available-for-sale because management now intends to opportunistically sell bonds from this portfolio in connection with the diversification of the Company's investment portfolio. As a result of this reclassification, the Company recognized an unrealized loss of $0.2 million in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income in the second quarter of 2024.
As of September 30, 2024, all fixed maturity securities had an investment grade rating from at least one nationally recognized rating organization.
Available-for-sale investments
The following table summarizes the Company's available-for-sale investments as of September 30, 2024:
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| Corporate | $ | 209,096 | | | $ | 4,895 | | | $ | (27) | | | | | $ | 213,964 | |
| U.S. Treasury | 108,530 | | | 1,054 | | | (23) | | | | | 109,561 | |
| States and municipalities | 38,211 | | | 1,718 | | | — | | | | | 39,929 | |
| Foreign | 18,632 | | | 56 | | | (54) | | | | | 18,634 | |
| Asset-backed securities | 25,126 | | | 650 | | | (9) | | | | | 25,767 | |
| Mortgage-backed securities | 111,585 | | | 2,804 | | | (32) | | | | | 114,357 | |
| Total fixed maturity securities | $ | 511,180 | | | $ | 11,177 | | | $ | (145) | | | | | $ | 522,212 | |
On a quarterly basis, fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses are reviewed to determine whether the decline in fair value is attributable to a material credit loss. As of September 30, 2024, no credit loss allowance was recorded and all unrealized losses on available-for-sale fixed maturity securities were in such position for less than one year. It is management's intent to hold these investments to recovery, or maturity, if necessary, to recover the decline in valuation as prices accrete to par.
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of the Company's available-for-sale investments as of September 30, 2024:
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| Due in one year or less | $ | 50,130 | | | $ | 50,247 | |
| Due after one year through five years | 239,695 | | | 244,116 | |
| Due after five years through ten years | 76,631 | | | 79,357 | |
| Due after ten years | 8,013 | | | 8,368 | |
| Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities | 136,711 | | | 140,124 | |
| Total fixed maturity securities | $ | 511,180 | | | $ | 522,212 | |
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Held-to-maturity investments
The following table summarizes the fair value and related carrying amount of the Company's held-to-maturity investments as of December 31, 2023:
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| Short-term | | | | | $ | 10,946 | | | $ | 10,864 | |
| Long-term | | | | | 5,526 | | | 5,398 | |
| Total | | | | | $ | 16,472 | | | $ | 16,262 | |
Net investment income
The following table presents the components of net investment income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | $ | 4,514 | | | $ | 7,084 | | | $ | 21,154 | | | $ | 17,990 | |
| Fixed maturity securities | 5,127 | | | 121 | | | 8,921 | | | 344 | |
| Total interest income | 9,641 | | | 7,205 | | | 30,075 | | | 18,334 | |
| Dividends on equity securities | 34 | | | — | | | 58 | | | — | |
| Gross investment income | 9,675 | | | 7,205 | | | 30,133 | | | 18,334 | |
| Investment expenses | (91) | | | — | | | (213) | | | — | |
| Net investment income | $ | 9,584 | | | $ | 7,205 | | | $ | 29,920 | | | $ | 18,334 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments
The table below presents the components of pre-tax net investment gains (losses) included in Net Income in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and the pre-tax change in net unrealized gains (losses) included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The gross amounts of realized investment gains and losses on fixed maturity securities were not material to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and are presented on a net basis in the table below.
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| Three months ended | | Nine months ended |
| September 30, 2024 |
| | | |
| Fixed maturity securities: | in thousands |
| Net realized investment gains (losses) | $ | 700 | | | $ | 731 | |
| Equity securities: | | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| Total change in fair value of equity securities | 574 | | | 1,052 | |
| Net investment gains (losses) | $ | 1,274 | | | $ | 1,783 | |
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments included in Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | |
| Fixed maturity securities | $ | 10,081 | | | $ | 11,032 | |
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4 — Fair Value Measurements
Fair value measurements are classified within one of three levels in the fair value hierarchy. The level assigned to a fair value measurement is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Assessing the significance of a particular input requires judgment.
The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
•Level 1 — Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
•Level 2 — Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
•Level 3 — Pricing inputs are unobservable, but management believes that such inputs are predicated on the assumptions market participants would use to measure the asset or liability at fair value.
The Company's policy is to recognize significant transfers between levels, if any, at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between levels during the current and prior reporting periods.
Investments
Fixed maturity securities are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and equity securities are classified as Level 1. The fair value of these investments is determined after considering various sources of information, including information provided by a third-party pricing service, which provides prices for substantially all of the Company's fixed maturity securities and equity securities. In determining fair value, the Company generally does not adjust the prices obtained from the pricing service. The Company obtains an understanding of the pricing service's valuation methodologies and related inputs, which include, but are not limited to, reported trades, benchmark yields, issuer spreads, bids, offers, duration, credit ratings, estimated cash flows, and prepayment speeds.
Refer to Note 3 — Investments for additional information related to the Company's investment portfolio.
Interest rate swap
In December 2020, the Company entered into an interest rate swap with an original notional amount of $35.0 million, a fixed swap rate of 0.81%, and a maturity date in December 2025. The interest rate swap was designated as a cash flow hedge and the Company formally documented the relationship between the interest rate swap and its variable rate borrowings, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. The Company also assessed whether the interest rate swap was highly effective in offsetting variability in the cash flows of its variable rate borrowings. The hedge was deemed effective at inception and on an ongoing basis; therefore, any changes in fair value were recorded within "Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The differential paid or received on the interest rate swap agreement was recognized as an adjustment to interest expense within "Interest and other income (expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate swap was in an asset position and had a fair value of $2.2 million, which was recorded within "Other long-term assets" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The interest rate swap was classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the interest rate swap, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") forward curve, are considered observable market inputs.
In the second quarter of 2024, the Company reduced its borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility (as defined in Note 14 — Long-Term Debt) below the $35.0 million notional amount of the interest rate swap and, as a result, the interest rate swap was settled prior to its maturity date. In connection with the settlement of the interest rate swap, the Company received $2.3 million in cash proceeds and recognized a $2.3 million gain in the second quarter of 2024 within "Interest and other income (expense), net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, with a corresponding amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Warrant liabilities
As of December 31, 2023, the Company's Public Warrants were classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy as they were measured utilizing quoted market prices. The Company's Private Warrants, Underwriter Warrants, OTM Warrants (together with the Private Warrants and Underwriter Warrants, the "Private Placement Warrants"), and PIPE Warrants were classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The Company utilized a Monte Carlo simulation model to measure the fair value of the Level 3 warrants. The Company's Monte Carlo simulation model included assumptions related to the expected stock price volatility, expected term, dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate.
In the third quarter of 2024, the Company completed the Warrant Exchange, which resulted in the settlement of all outstanding warrants. Refer to Note 17 — Warrant Exchange for additional information related to the Warrant Exchange.
Summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value
The fair values of the Company's financial assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are shown in the following tables:
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| Estimated Fair Value as of September 30, 2024 |
| Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
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| in thousands |
| Financial Assets | | | | | | | |
| Investments: | | | | | | | |
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| Corporate | $ | 213,964 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 213,964 | | | $ | — | |
| U.S. Treasury | 109,561 | | | — | | | 109,561 | | | — | |
| States and municipalities | 39,929 | | | — | | | 39,929 | | | — | |
| Foreign | 18,634 | | | — | | | 18,634 | | | — | |
| Asset-backed securities | 25,767 | | | — | | | 25,767 | | | — | |
| Mortgage-backed securities | 114,357 | | | — | | | 114,357 | | | — | |
| | | | | | | |
| Common stocks | 11,580 | | | 11,580 | | | — | | | — | |
| Total | $ | 533,792 | | | $ | 11,580 | | | $ | 522,212 | | | $ | — | |
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| Estimated Fair Value as of December 31, 2023 |
| Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
| | | | | | | |
| in thousands |
| Financial Assets | | | | | | | |
| Fixed maturity securities, held to maturity: | | | | | | | |
| Foreign | $ | 16,472 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,472 | | | $ | — | |
| Interest rate swap | 2,234 | | | — | | | 2,234 | | | — | |
| Total | $ | 18,706 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,706 | | | $ | — | |
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| Financial Liabilities | | | | | | | |
| Public Warrants | $ | 9,488 | | | $ | 9,488 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| Private Warrants | 476 | | | — | | | — | | | 476 | |
| Underwriter Warrants | 53 | | | — | | | — | | | 53 | |
| OTM Warrants | 3,981 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,981 | |
| PIPE Warrants | 20,020 | | | — | | | — | | | 20,020 | |
| Total | $ | 34,018 | | | $ | 9,488 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,530 | |
The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company's warrant liabilities that are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Private Warrants | | Underwriter Warrants | | OTM Warrants | | PIPE Warrants | | Total |
| | | | | | | | | |
| in thousands |
Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 476 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 3,981 | | | $ | 20,020 | | | $ | 24,530 | |
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 55 | | | 5 | | | 546 | | | 4,056 | | | 4,662 | |
| Warrant Exchange (see Note 17) | (531) | | | (58) | | | (4,527) | | | (24,076) | | | (29,192) | |
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Balance at September 30, 2024 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | 673 | | | $ | 75 | | | $ | 4,706 | | | $ | 27,227 | | | $ | 32,681 | |
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 33 | | | 4 | | | 541 | | | 554 | | | 1,132 | |
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Balance at September 30, 2023 | $ | 706 | | | $ | 79 | | | $ | 5,247 | | | $ | 27,781 | | | $ | 33,813 | |
5 — Notes Receivable
BAC provides financing solutions to qualified collectors and businesses by structuring loans secured by collector cars. The loans underwritten by BAC include term loans and short-term bridge financings. The loans underwritten by BAC are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within "Notes receivable".
Loans carry either a fixed or variable rate of interest and typically have an initial maturity of up to two years, often with an option for the borrower to renew for one year increments, provided the borrower remains in good standing, including maintaining a specified targeted loan-to-value ("LTV") ratio for the loan. The carrying value of the BAC loan portfolio approximates its fair value due to the relatively short-term maturities and the variable interest rates associated with most loans.
Beginning in December 2023, a portion of the lending activities of BAC are funded with borrowings drawn from the BAC Credit Facility, with the remainder funded by the Company's available liquidity. Prior to December 2023, the lending activities of BAC were funded primarily by the Company's available liquidity. Refer to Note 14 — Long-Term Debt for additional information regarding the BAC Credit Facility.
BAC aims to mitigate the risk associated with a potential devaluation in collateral by targeting an LTV ratio of 65% or less (i.e., the principal loan amount divided by the estimated value of the collateral at the time of underwriting). The LTV ratio is reassessed on a quarterly basis or if the loan is renewed. The LTV ratio is reassessed more frequently if there is a material change in the circumstances related to the loan, including if there is a material change in the value of the collateral, a material change in the borrower's disposal plans for the collateral, or if an event of default occurs. If, as a result of this reassessment, the LTV ratio increases above the target level, the borrower may be asked to make principal payments and/or post sufficient additional collateral to reduce the LTV ratio as a condition of future financing, renewal, or to avoid a default. In the event of a default by a borrower, BAC is entitled to sell the collateral to recover the outstanding principal, accrued interest balance, and any expenses incurred with respect to the recovery process.
Management considers the valuation of the underlying collateral and the LTV ratio as the two most critical credit quality indicators for the loans made by BAC. In estimating the value of the underlying collateral for BAC's loans, management utilizes its expertise in the collector car market and considers an array of factors impacting the current and expected sale value of each car including the year, make, model, mileage, history, and in the case of classic cars, the provenance, quality of restoration (if applicable), the originality of the body, chassis, and mechanical components, and comparable market transaction values.
The repayment of BAC's loans can be adversely impacted by a decline in the collector car market in general or in the value of the collateral, which may be concentrated within certain marques, vintages, or types of cars. In addition, in situations when BAC's claim on the collateral is subject to a legal process, the ability to realize proceeds from the collateral may be limited or delayed.
As of September 30, 2024, BAC's net notes receivable balance was $74.2 million, of which $62.5 million was classified within current assets and $11.7 million was classified within long-term assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2023, BAC's net notes receivable balance was $52.9 million, of which $35.9 million was classified within current assets and $17.0 million was classified within long-term assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The classification of a loan as current or long-term takes into account the contractual maturity date of the loan, as well as known renewals after the balance sheet date.
The table below provides the aggregate LTV ratio for BAC's loan portfolio as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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| September 30, | | December 31, |
| 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | |
| in thousands |
| Secured loans | $ | 74,184 | | | $ | 52,914 | |
| Estimate of collateral value | $ | 139,108 | | | $ | 108,496 | |
| Aggregate LTV ratio | 53.3 | % | | 48.8 | % |
As of September 30, 2024, four borrowers each had loan balances that exceeded 10% of the total loan portfolio. These loans total $42.1 million, representing 57% of the total loan portfolio. The collateral related to these loans was $79.1 million, resulting in an aggregate LTV ratio of 53%.
Management considers a loan to be past due when an interest payment is not paid within 10 business days of the monthly due date, or if the principal amount is not repaid by the contractual maturity date. Typically, a loan becomes past due only for a short period of time during which the loan is renewed or collateral is sold to satisfy the borrower's obligations. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the amount of past due principal and interest payments was not material.
A non-accrual loan is a loan for which future finance revenue is not recorded due to management's determination that it is probable that future interest on the loan will not be collectible. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, any accrued interest receivable deemed not collectible is reversed against finance revenue. Any cash receipts subsequently received on non-accrual loans are first applied to reduce the recorded principal balance of the loan, with any proceeds in excess of the principal balance then applied to interest and expenses owed by the borrower. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no non-accrual loans.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the allowance for expected credit losses related to the BAC loan portfolio was not material based on management's quarterly risk assessment, which takes into consideration a number of factors including the level of historical losses for similar loans, the quality of the collateral, the low LTV ratio of the loans, management's overall assessment of the current circumstances and risks related to each loan, and, to a lesser extent, the circumstances related to each borrower.
6 — Other Assets
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, other assets, current and long-term, consisted of:
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| | September 30, | | December 31, |
| | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | | |
| | in thousands |
| Prepaid Software as a Service implementation costs | $ | 36,169 | | | $ | 21,941 | |
| Prepaid sales, general and administrative expenses | 16,744 | | | 21,300 | |
Deferred reinsurance premiums ceded (1) | 21,867 | | | 10,474 | |
| Other investments | | 10,332 | | | 4,363 | |
| Contract costs | 9,338 | | | 8,851 | |
| Reinsurance recoverable | 7,803 | | | 2,783 | |
Inventory (2) | 8,947 | | | 5,038 | |
| Deferred financing costs | | 3,953 | | | 5,053 | |
| Accrued investment income | | 3,760 | | | 104 | |
| Other | 13,792 | | | 7,419 | |
| Other assets | $ | 132,705 | | | $ | 87,326 | |
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(1) Deferred reinsurance premiums ceded consists of the unearned portion of premiums ceded by Hagerty Re to various reinsurers. Refer to Note 12 — Reinsurance for additional information on the Company's reinsurance programs.
(2) Inventory primarily includes vehicles owned by Broad Arrow that have been purchased for resale purposes.
As of September 30, 2024, Other primarily included a $6.7 million tax receivable, $2.5 million of collector vehicle investments, and $2.3 million related to digital media content. As of December 31, 2023, Other primarily included $2.7 million of collector vehicle investments, $2.2 million related to digital media content, and the $2.2 million fair value of an interest rate swap.
7 — Leases
The following table summarizes the components of the Company's operating lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | | |
| | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | |
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| | in thousands |
Operating lease expense (1) | | $ | 1,882 | | | $ | 3,172 | | | $ | 5,920 | | | $ | 9,472 | | | |
Short-term lease expense (1) | | 30 | | | 131 | | | 100 | | | 347 | | | |
Variable lease expense (1) (2) | | 1,475 | | | 2,031 | | | 3,375 | | | 3,680 | | | |
Sublease revenue (3) | | (344) | | | (202) | | | (1,000) | | | (399) | | | |
| Lease cost, net | | $ | 3,043 | | | $ | 5,132 | | | $ | 8,395 | | | $ | 13,100 | | | |
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(1) Classified within "General and administrative" on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) Amounts include payments for maintenance, taxes, insurance, and payments affected by the Consumer Price Index.
(3) Classified within "Membership, marketplace and other revenue" on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following tables summarize supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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| | September 30, | | December 31, |
| | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | | |
| | in thousands |
| Operating lease ROU assets | $ | 45,916 | | | $ | 50,515 | |
| | | | |
Current lease liabilities (1) | 6,620 | | | 6,500 | |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 44,866 | | | 50,459 | |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $ | 51,486 | | | $ | 56,959 | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | September 30, | | December 31, |
| | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | | |
| in thousands |
| ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $ | 1,055 | | | $ | 632 | |
| Weighted average lease term | 8.39 | | 9.01 |
| Weighted average discount rate | 4.9 | % | | 4.8 | % |
| | | | |
(1) Current lease liabilities are recorded within "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes information about the amount and timing of the Company's future operating lease commitments as of September 30, 2024:
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| in thousands |
| 2024 | $ | 2,262 | |
| 2025 | 8,964 | |
| 2026 | 8,292 | |
| 2027 | 7,907 | |
| 2028 | 7,903 | |
| Thereafter | 28,296 | |
| Total lease payments | 63,624 | |
| Less: imputed interest | (12,138) | |
| Total lease liabilities | $ | 51,486 | |
8 — Acquisition
On September 1, 2024, the Company's subsidiary, Hagerty Insurance Holdings, Inc., acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Consolidated National Insurance Company, which was subsequently renamed to Drivers Edge, for a purchase price of $19.3 million, including $0.9 million in direct and incremental transaction costs. The acquisition of Drivers Edge is being accounted for as an asset acquisition with the $19.3 million purchase price allocated to approved state licenses ($11.3 million), cash and cash equivalents ($3.9 million), restricted fixed maturity securities ($3.7 million), and restricted cash and cash equivalents ($0.4 million).
9 — Divestitures
In 2023, management began a review of certain components of the Company's operations which resulted in the sale or reorganization of certain businesses, including Hagerty Garage + Social, DriveShare, and Motorsport Reg ("MSR"), as discussed below. This initiative supports the Company's strategy to prioritize investments and resources in the areas of its business that offer the strongest growth and profit potential.
Hagerty Garage + Social
In the third quarter of 2023, Hagerty Ventures LLC ("HV"), a wholly owned subsidiary of THG, entered into an agreement with HGS Hub Holdings LLC ("H3") to terminate the joint venture agreement governing Member Hubs Holding, LLC ("MHH"), which operates as Hagerty Garage + Social. In connection with this agreement, H3's approximately 20% equity interest in MHH was redeemed and MHH's equity interests in the Palm Beach, Florida and Redmond, Washington locations of Hagerty Garage + Social were distributed to H3. Following the termination of the joint venture agreement, HV owns 100% of MHH and its remaining Hagerty Garage + Social locations in Delray Beach, Florida; Miami, Florida; Van Nuys, California; and Burlington, Ontario.
As a result of the joint venture termination, the Company recognized a loss of $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2023, representing the difference between the fair value of the approximately 20% equity interest in MHH received by HV and the carrying value of the equity interests distributed to H3. The fair value of the approximately 20% equity interest received by MHH is a Level 3 fair value measurement and was determined using a combination of the discounted cash flow model and the adjusted book value method. This loss is recorded within "Gains, losses, and impairments related to divestitures" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Immediately prior to the joint venture termination, MHH entered into an agreement to terminate the real estate lease held by the Culver City, California location of Hagerty Garage + Social. In connection with this lease termination agreement, MHH paid a termination fee funded by the Company and H3 in exchange for the extinguishment of its remaining obligations under the lease. As a result of this lease termination, the Company recognized a loss of $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2023, consisting of the lease termination fee paid to the landlord, partially offset by the net effect of the derecognition of the assets and liabilities related to the lease. This loss is reported within "Gains, losses, and impairments related to divestitures" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Following this lease termination, MHH no longer operates a Hagerty Garage + Social location in Culver City, California.
Hagerty DriveShare
In the third quarter of 2023, THG entered into an agreement to sell Hagerty DriveShare, LLC ("DriveShare"), a peer-to-peer rental platform for collector vehicles, to a third party. The sale was completed on October 9, 2023. The Company recognized a $0.4 million loss related to this sale in the third quarter of 2023, which was recorded within "Gains, losses, and impairments related to divestitures" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Motorsport Reg
In the second quarter of 2024, THG entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets and liabilities of MSR, a motorsport membership, licensing and event online management system, to a third party. The material elements of the sale consideration include a fixed purchase price and a contingent payment opportunity, based on future performance. The Company recognized a $0.1 million gain related to the sale of MSR in the second quarter of 2024, which was recorded within "Gains, losses, and impairments related to divestitures" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
10 — Intangible Assets
The cost and accumulated amortization of intangible assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows:
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| | Weighted Average Useful Life | | September 30, | | December 31, |
| | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | | | | |
| | | | in thousands |
| Internally developed software | | 3.3 | | $ | 134,299 | | | $ | 126,972 | |
| Renewal rights | | 9.9 | | 19,702 | | | 20,226 | |
| Trade names and trademarks | | 14.1 | | 12,061 | | | 12,541 | |
State licenses (1) | | Indefinite | | 11,288 | | | — | |
| Relationships and customer lists | | 15.4 | | 7,998 | | | 8,876 | |
| Other | | 4.2 | | 1,095 | | | 1,445 | |
| Intangible assets | | | | 186,443 | | | 170,060 | |
| Less: accumulated amortization | | | | (94,408) | | | (78,136) | |
| Intangible assets, net | | | | $ | 92,035 | | | $ | 91,924 | |
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(1) Represents approved state licenses related to the acquisition of Drivers Edge. Refer to Note 8 — Acquisition for additional details.
Intangible asset amortization expense was $6.2 million and $7.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $20.5 million and $20.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets as of September 30, 2024 is as follows:
| | | | | |
| in thousands |
| 2024 | $ | 6,284 | |
| 2025 | 23,032 | |
| 2026 | 16,687 | |
| 2027 | 13,110 | |
| 2028 | 8,031 | |
| Thereafter | 13,603 | |
| Total | $ | 80,747 | |
11 — Provision for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending provision for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to Hagerty Re, net of amounts recoverable from various reinsurers:
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| | | | Nine months ended September 30, |
| | | | | | 2024 | | 2023 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | in thousands |
| Gross reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of year | | | | | $ | 136,507 | | | $ | 111,741 | | | |
| Less: Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | | | 2,235 | | | 843 | | | |
Net reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, beginning of year | | | | | 134,272 | | | 110,898 | | | |
| Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
| Current accident year | | | | | 226,515 | | | 159,461 | | | |
| Prior accident year | | | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | | | 226,515 | | | 159,461 | | | |
| Payments: | | | | | | | | | |
| Current accident year | | | | | 50,683 | | | 35,993 | | | |
| Prior accident year | | | | | 59,090 | | | 44,499 | | | |
| Total payments | | | | | 109,773 | | | 80,492 | | | |
| Effect of foreign currency rate changes | | | | | 84 | | | (42) | | | |
Net reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, end of period | | | | | 251,098 | | | 189,825 | | | |
| Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | | | 7,738 | | | 959 | | | |
Gross reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, end of period | | | | | $ | 258,836 | | | $ | 190,784 | | | |
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Hagerty Re's loss reserve estimates are updated based on an evaluation of inputs from many sources, including actual claims data, the performance of prior reserve estimates, observed industry trends, and internal review processes, including the views of the Company's actuary. These inputs are used to improve evaluation techniques and to analyze and assess the change in estimated ultimate losses for each accident year by line of business. These analyses produce a range of indications from various methods, from which an actuarial point estimate is recorded.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 includes $24.7 million of estimated pre-tax losses related to Hurricane Helene. Claims from Hurricane Helene, which made landfall on September 26, 2024, are still being processed. There is inherent variability in estimates of early loss projections and claims severity, particularly in high-damage regions, and therefore, the estimate may change as additional information emerges. Any losses above $28.0 million for this event will be recoverable under the Company's catastrophe reinsurance program. Refer to Note 12 — Reinsurance for additional information.
12 — Reinsurance
The following table presents Hagerty Re's total premiums assumed and ceded on a written and earned basis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | | |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| in thousands |
| Premiums: | | | | | | | | | |
| Assumed | $ | 199,721 | | | $ | 178,319 | | | $ | 574,742 | | | $ | 498,962 | | | |
| Ceded | (9,906) | | | (5,838) | | | (42,875) | | | (28,107) | | | |
| Net | $ | 189,815 | | | $ | 172,481 | | | $ | 531,867 | | | $ | 470,855 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Premiums earned: | | | | | | | | | |
| Assumed | $ | 176,611 | | | $ | 146,004 | | | $ | 506,398 | | | $ | 398,524 | | | |
| Ceded | (10,925) | | | (6,219) | | | (31,481) | | | (14,026) | | | |
| Net | $ | 165,686 | | | $ | 139,785 | | | $ | 474,917 | | | $ | 384,498 | | | |
The following table presents gross, ceded, and net losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | | | | | |
| in thousands |
| Gross losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 101,254 | | | $ | 58,014 | | | $ | 235,390 | | | $ | 159,791 | |
| Ceded losses and loss adjustment expenses | (1,824) | | | (529) | | | (8,875) | | | (330) | |
| Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 99,430 | | | $ | 57,485 | | | $ | 226,515 | | | $ | 159,461 | |
Ceded Reinsurance
Hagerty Re purchases catastrophe reinsurance to protect its capital from large catastrophic events and to provide earnings protection and stability. Hagerty Re renegotiated its catastrophe reinsurance coverage effective January 1, 2024, with terms and limits similar to 2023. The 2024 catastrophe reinsurance program for accounts with total insured values ("TIV") of up to $5.0 million affords coverage in excess of a per event retention of $28.0 million in two layers; $22.0 million excess of $28.0 million, and $55.0 million excess of $50.0 million for a total of $105.0 million.
In 2023, Hagerty Re had quota share agreements with various reinsurers to cede 70% of its physical damage exposure on U.S. accounts written or renewed with TIV equal to or greater than $5.0 million ("High-Net-Worth Accounts"). These High-Net-Worth Accounts are assumed 100% from a wholly owned subsidiary of Markel. Effective January 1, 2024, Hagerty Re is ceding 100% of its High-Net-Worth Accounts physical damage exposure via quota share agreements with various reinsurers. Some of the reinsurers involved in these quota share agreements are related parties. Refer to Note 21 — Related-Party Transactions for additional information.
Hagerty Re receives ceding commissions related to premiums ceded under reinsurance contracts related to High-Net-Worth Accounts. Ceding commissions are recognized ratably over the terms of the related policies, which are generally 12 months, and are recorded within "Ceding commissions, net" in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Deferred portions of ceding commissions received are included in "Deferred acquisition costs, net" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Reinsurance contracts do not relieve Hagerty Re from its primary liability to the ceding carriers according to the terms of its reinsurance treaties. Failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in additional losses to Hagerty Re. Hagerty Re evaluates the financial condition of its reinsurers and monitors concentration of credit risk arising from its exposure to individual reinsurers. All of Hagerty Re's reinsurers have an A.M. Best rating of A- (Excellent) or better, or fully collateralize their maximum obligation under the treaty.
13 — Restructuring, Impairment and Related Charges
In the first quarter of 2023, the Company's board of directors (the "Board") approved a reduction in force (the "2023 RIF") following a strategic review of business processes as the Company focuses on driving efficiencies in order to achieve growth and profitability goals. As a result of these actions, the Company recognized $5.5 million within "Restructuring, impairment and related charges, net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023. These charges consisted of $5.1 million of severance-related costs associated with the 2023 RIF and a $0.4 million impairment charge to write-down the value of certain digital media content assets.
In the second quarter of 2023, the Company recognized $2.8 million of "Restructuring, impairment and related charges, net". These charges consisted of $2.6 million of impairment and related charges associated with operating lease ROU assets and leasehold improvements for office space that was vacated and listed for sublease in the period as a result of the Company's continuing transition to a "remote first" work model. The amount recognized in the second quarter of 2023 also included $0.2 million of additional severance related costs associated with the 2023 RIF.
In the third quarter of 2023, the Company recognized $0.5 million of costs associated with its vacated office space within "Restructuring, impairment and related charges, net".
As of December 31, 2023, all liabilities associated with the 2023 RIF were settled.
14 — Long-Term Debt
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, "Long-term debt, net" consisted of the following:
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| | | September 30, | | December 31, |
| Maturity | | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | | | |
| | | in thousands |
| JPM Credit Facility | October 2026 | | $ | 51,791 | | | $ | 77,258 | |
| BAC Credit Facility | December 2026 | | 46,118 | | | 25,782 | |
| State Farm Term Loan | September 2033 | | 25,000 | | | 25,000 | |
| Notes payable | 2024-2025 | | 2,113 | | | 6,875 | |
| Total debt | | | 125,022 | | | 134,915 | |
| Less: Notes payable, current portion | | | (1,620) | | | (3,654) | |
| Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs | | | (535) | | | (581) | |
| Total long-term debt, net | | | $ | 122,867 | | | $ | 130,680 | |
JPM Credit Facility
THG has a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPM"), as administrative agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto from time to time as lenders, as amended (the "JPM Credit Agreement").
The JPM Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility (the "JPM Credit Facility") with an aggregate borrowing capacity of $305.0 million, including the new $75.0 million commitment provided by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association in May 2024. Additionally, the JPM Credit Agreement provides for the issuance of letters of credit of up to $25.0 million and borrowings in the British Pound and Euro of up to $40.0 million in the aggregate. The JPM Credit Agreement matures in October 2026, but may be extended if agreed to by the Company and the lenders party thereto. Any unpaid balance on the JPM Credit Facility is due at maturity.
The JPM Credit Facility accrues interest at the applicable reference rate, primarily Term SOFR, depending on the currency of the borrowing plus an applicable margin determined by the Company's net leverage ratio for the preceding period (as defined in the JPM Credit Agreement). The effective interest rate related to the JPM Credit Facility was 6.88% and 7.41% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
JPM Credit Facility borrowings are collateralized by the assets and equity interests in THG and its consolidated subsidiaries, except for (i) the assets held by the SPEs related to the BAC Credit Facility and (ii) all or a portion of foreign and certain excluded or immaterial subsidiaries.
Under the JPM Credit Agreement, THG is required, among other things, to meet certain financial covenants (as defined in the JPM Credit Agreement), including a fixed charge coverage ratio and a leverage ratio. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants under the JPM Credit Agreement.
BAC Credit Facility
In December 2023, BAC and its wholly owned subsidiary BAC Funding 2023-1, LLC, as borrower, entered into a revolving credit facility with a certain lender (the "BAC Credit Agreement"). The BAC Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility (the "BAC Credit Facility"), which has an aggregate borrowing capacity of $75.0 million and is subject to a borrowing base that is determined based on the carrying value of certain BAC notes receivable. As of September 30, 2024, the applicable borrowing base for the BAC Credit Agreement was $46.1 million.
The revolving borrowing period provided by the BAC Credit Agreement expires on December 21, 2025 and the BAC Credit Agreement matures on December 21, 2026. The revolving borrowing period and the maturity date of the BAC Credit Agreement may be extended by one year if requested by BAC and agreed by the administrative agent. BAC is not a borrower or guarantor of the BAC Credit Facility.
In connection with the BAC Credit Agreement, BAC and certain of its subsidiaries may transfer originated notes receivable to wholly owned, bankruptcy remote SPEs to secure the borrowings. The assets transferred to SPEs are legally isolated from us and our other (non-SPE) subsidiaries. Accordingly, those assets are not available to satisfy our debts or other obligations and our recourse under the BAC Credit Agreement is limited.
Recourse to the Company and its subsidiaries that originated and transferred notes receivable that represent collateral under the BAC Credit Facility is limited to (i) an obligation of the applicable seller to repurchase a note receivable if it is determined that there was a breach of any representation or warranty relating to such note receivable as of the relevant date specified in the related transfer agreement and (ii) a limited guarantee covering certain liabilities that may result under certain foreign exchange hedging activity of one of the SPEs.
BAC and BAC Funding 2023-1, LLC are required, among other things, to meet certain financial covenants under the BAC Credit Agreement, including that BAC, as the servicer, maintain a minimum tangible net worth, minimum liquidity balances, and an indebtedness to tangible net worth ratio. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants under the BAC Credit Agreement.
State Farm Term Loan
In September 2023, Hagerty Re entered into an unsecured term loan credit facility with State Farm in the aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million (the "State Farm Term Loan"). The State Farm Term Loan bears interest at a rate of 8.0% per annum and will mature in September 2033. State Farm is a related party to the Company. Refer to Note 21 — Related-Party Transactions for additional information.
Notes Payable
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had outstanding notes payable, which are used to fund certain loans made by BAC in the United Kingdom ("U.K."), totaling $2.1 million and $6.9 million, respectively. The effective interest rates for these notes payable range from 8.5% to 9.8% with repayment due between December 2024 and October 2025. Refer to Note 5 — Notes Receivable for additional information on the lending activities of BAC.
Letters of Credit
As of September 30, 2024, the Company has authorized three letters of credit for a total of $11.1 million for operational purposes related to Hagerty Re's Section 953(d) tax structuring election and lease down payment support.
15 — Convertible Preferred Stock
In June 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with certain accredited investors (the "Investors"), pursuant to which it closed, issued and sold (the "Closing") to the Investors an aggregate of 8,483,561 shares of the Company's newly-designated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $80.0 million, at a per-share purchase price of $9.43 (the "Series A Purchase Price" and the transaction, the "Private Placement").
The Investors include State Farm, Markel, and persons related to Hagerty Holding Corp. ("HHC"). State Farm and Markel are both significant stockholders of the Company, each holding in excess of 5% of the outstanding common stock. McKeel Hagerty is the Company's CEO and the Chairman of its Board. Mr. Hagerty and Tammy Hagerty may be deemed to control HHC, which is the controlling stockholder of the Company. Prior to and continuing after the Private Placement, each of State Farm and Markel have the right to nominate one director to the Company's Board and HHC has the right to nominate two directors to the Company's Board. Refer to Note 16 — Stockholders' Equity and Note 21 — Related-Party Transactions for additional information.
The net proceeds from the Private Placement after deducting issuance costs of approximately $0.8 million were $79.2 million, which was recorded within Temporary Equity on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company used the net proceeds from the Private Placement for general corporate purposes.
As of September 30, 2024, the estimated redemption value of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock was $115.4 million, which represents the maximum cash payment, including cumulative dividends, that would be required to be paid if the Optional Term Redemption provision in the Certificate of Designations, as summarized below, is exercised as of the earliest possible redemption date of June 23, 2028. The decision to redeem the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for cash is made at the discretion of the Company; however, the Company is controlled by HHC through its voting control of the Company. Accordingly, the redemption of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is considered outside the control of the Company and, as a result, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is recorded within Temporary Equity on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company has elected to apply the accretion method to adjust the carrying value of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to its estimated redemption value. Amounts recognized to accrete the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to its estimated redemption value are treated as a deemed dividend and are recorded as a reduction to "Additional paid-in capital". The estimated redemption value may vary in subsequent periods and the Company has elected to recognize such changes prospectively.
The captioned sections below provide a summary of the material terms of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, as set forth in the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Certificate of Designations").
Ranking — The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Class A Common Stock, the Class V Common Stock, and each other class or series of shares of the Company that the Company may issue in the future the terms of which do not expressly provide that such class or series ranks equally with, or senior to, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, with respect to dividend rights and/or rights upon liquidation, winding up or dissolution.
Dividends — Dividends on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are cumulative and accrue from the date of issuance at the rate per annum of 7% of the Series A Purchase Price of each share, plus the amount of previously accrued dividends, compounded annually (the "Accruing Dividends"). The Company may elect to pay the Accruing Dividends either in cash or in additional shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Prior to the third anniversary of the Closing, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will participate on an as-converted basis in dividends declared and paid on the Class A Common Stock. In June 2024, the Company paid $5.6 million of cash dividends on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to the Investors.
Conversion — Any shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock may, at the option of the holder, be converted at any time into shares of Class A Common Stock. The conversion price for the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is initially $11.79 and is subject to adjustment upon certain events, including a stock split, a reverse stock split, or a dividend of the Class A Common Stock or Class V Common Stock to the Company’s common stockholders (as adjusted, the "Conversion Price"). The Company may require such conversion (i) if the closing price per share of Class A Common Stock, for at least twenty (20) of any thirty (30) consecutive trading days, exceeds: (a) on or after the third and prior to the seventh anniversary of the Closing, 150% of the Conversion Price; or (b) on or after the seventh and prior to the tenth anniversary of the Closing, 100% of the Conversion Price; and (ii) on or after the tenth anniversary of the Closing. The conversion rate in effect at any applicable time (the "Conversion Rate") is the quotient obtained by dividing the Series A Purchase Price by the Conversion Price.
As of September 30, 2024, no shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock had been converted and the outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were convertible into 6,785,410 shares of Class A Common Stock.
Voting — The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock votes together with the Class A Common Stock on an as-converted basis, and not as a separate class. The Investors have veto rights over (i) changes to the terms of the Certificate of Designations or the Company's certificate of incorporation or bylaws that adversely impact the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and (ii) the issuance of equity securities senior to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock or other securities convertible thereto.
Liquidation Preference — In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will be paid the greater of (i) the Series A Purchase Price plus any Accruing Dividends accrued but unpaid thereon, and (ii) the amount that such share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock would have received had it converted into the Class A Common Stock immediately prior to such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company (the "Liquidation Preference"). After payment of the Liquidation Preference, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will no longer be convertible and will not participate in any distribution made to the holders of the Class A Common Stock or Class V Common Stock.
Change of Control — Upon a merger, consolidation, sale or other change of control transaction as described in the Certificate of Designations (a "Change of Control"), either (i) the Company may elect to redeem the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock or (ii) each holder of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, individually, may require the Company to redeem all or any portion of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The redemption price per share to be paid by the Company would be the greater of: (a) the Series A Purchase Price plus any accrued but unpaid Accruing Dividends multiplied by (i) if prior to or on the third anniversary of the Closing, 120%; (ii) if after the third but prior to or on the fifth anniversary of the Closing, 110%; (iii) if after the fifth anniversary of the Closing, 100%; and (b) the amount such share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock would have received had it converted into the Class A Common Stock prior to the Change of Control. Any shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock that are not so redeemed will automatically convert into shares of Class A Common Stock and be paid in connection with the Change of Control.
Fundamental Transaction — In the event of any acquisition by the Company with a transaction value of at least $500.0 million or any equity or debt financing by the Company that raises at least $500.0 million, either (i) the Company may elect to redeem the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, or (ii) each holder of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, individually, may require the Company to redeem all or any portion of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The redemption price per share to be paid by the Company would be the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock plus any accrued but unpaid Accruing Dividends multiplied by: (a) if prior to or on the third anniversary of the Closing, 120%; (b) if after the third but prior to or on the fifth anniversary of the Closing, 110%; (c) if after the fifth but prior to or on the sixth anniversary of the Closing, 108%; (d) if after the sixth but prior to or on the seventh anniversary of the Closing, 106%; (e) if after the seventh but prior to or on the eighth anniversary of the Closing, 104%; (f) if after the eighth but prior to or on the ninth anniversary of the Closing, 102%; or (g) if after the ninth anniversary of the Closing, 100%.
Optional Term Redemption — Any time after the fifth anniversary of the Closing, the Company may redeem all or any portion of the then-outstanding shares of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for cash (a "Term Redemption"). The redemption price per share to be paid by the Company would be equal to the greater of: (i) the Series A Purchase Price plus any accrued but unpaid Accruing Dividends multiplied by: (a) if after the fifth but prior to the sixth anniversary of the Closing, 110%; (b) if on or after the sixth but prior to the seventh anniversary of the Closing, 108%; (c) if on or after the seventh but prior to the eighth anniversary of the Closing, 106%; (d) if on or after the eighth but prior to the ninth anniversary of the Closing, 104%; (e) if on or after the ninth but prior to tenth anniversary of the Closing, 102%; or (f) if on or after the tenth anniversary of the Closing, 100%; and (ii) the amount such share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock would have received had it converted into Class A Common Stock prior to the Term Redemption.
Registration Rights Agreement — In connection with the Private Placement, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the Investors (the "Registration Rights Agreement") pursuant to which, the Investors will be entitled to certain demand, shelf and piggyback registration rights with respect to the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and shares of the Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion thereof.
16 — Stockholders' Equity
Class A Common Stock
Hagerty, Inc. is authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 89,980,363 and 84,588,536 shares of Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.
Class V Common Stock
Hagerty, Inc. is authorized to issue 300,000,000 shares of Class V Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Class V Common Stock represents voting, non-economic interests in Hagerty, Inc. Holders of Class V Common Stock are entitled to 10 votes for each share. In connection with the business combination that formed Hagerty, Inc. in 2021, shares of Class V Common Stock were issued to HHC and Markel (together, the "Legacy Unit Holders") along with an equivalent number of THG units, as discussed below. Each share of Class V Common Stock, together with the corresponding unit of THG, is exchangeable for one share of Class A Common Stock. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 251,033,906 shares of Class V Common Stock issued and outstanding.
Preferred Stock
Hagerty, Inc. is authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Hagerty, Inc.'s Board has the authority to issue shares of Preferred Stock with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time.
In June 2023, Hagerty, Inc. issued 8,483,561 shares of newly-designated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $80.0 million, at a per-share purchase price of $9.43. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 8,483,561 shares of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. Refer to Note 15 — Convertible Preferred Stock for additional information.
Non-controlling Interests
Hagerty, Inc. is the sole managing member of THG and, as a result, consolidates the financial statements of THG into its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company reports a non-controlling interest representing the economic interest in THG held by other unit holders of THG. Hagerty, Inc. owns one THG unit for each share of Class A Common Stock outstanding.
The following table summarizes the changes in ownership of THG units for the periods presented:
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| Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 |
THG units held by Hagerty, Inc. | | | | | | | |
| Beginning of period | 85,703,286 | | | 84,405,625 | | | 84,588,536 | | | 83,202,969 | |
| Issuance of shares under employee plans | 211,582 | | | 73,440 | | | 1,194,808 | | | 1,016,794 | |
| Exchange of THG units for Class A Common Stock | 189,294 | | | — | | | 320,818 | | | 259,302 | |
| Warrant Exchange (see Note 17) | 3,876,201 | | | — | | | 3,876,201 | | | — | |
| End of period | 89,980,363 | | | 84,479,065 | | | 89,980,363 | | | 84,479,065 | |
| Ownership percentage | | | | | | | |
| Beginning of period | 25.1 | % | | 24.8 | % | | 24.9 | % | | 24.5 | % |
| End of period | 26.1 | % | | 24.8 | % | | 26.1 | % | | 24.8 | % |
| | | | | | | |
THG units held by other unit holders | | | | | | | |
| Beginning of period | 255,367,640 | | | 255,499,164 | | | 255,499,164 | | | 255,758,466 | |
| Exchange of THG units for Class A Common Stock | (189,294) | | | — | | | (320,818) | | | (259,302) | |
| End of period | 255,178,346 | | | 255,499,164 | | | 255,178,346 | | | 255,499,164 | |
| Ownership percentage | | | | | | | |
| Beginning of period | 74.9 | % | | 75.2 | % | | 75.1 | % | | 75.5 | % |
| End of period | 73.9 | % | | 75.2 | % | | 73.9 | % | | 75.2 | % |
| | | | | | | |
| Total THG units outstanding | 345,158,709 | | | 339,978,229 | | | 345,158,709 | | | 339,978,229 | |
At the end of each reporting period, THG equity attributable to Hagerty, Inc. and the non-controlling unit holders, respectively, is reallocated to reflect their current ownership in THG.
Share-Based Compensation
Employees of THG subsidiaries are awarded share-based compensation in the form of restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") under the Company's 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. Upon the vesting of these awards, the employees receive shares of Class A Common Stock and the Company is issued an equivalent number of THG units. Employees of THG subsidiaries may also participate in the Company's 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan under which these employees may purchase shares of Class A Common Stock at a discounted price and the Company is issued an equivalent number of THG units.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company received 1,194,808 and 1,016,794, respectively, of THG units in connection with shares of Class A Common Stock that were issued as a result of share-based compensation awards vesting under the Company's 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, as well as shares purchased in connection with the ESPP (as defined in 18 — Share-Based Compensation). In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company received 118,009 of THG units in connection with shares of Class A Common Stock that were issued related to the Company's 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Exchange of THG Units
Each THG unit and, if applicable, the associated share of Class V Common Stock, is exchangeable for one share of Class A Common Stock. In connection with any such exchange, Hagerty, Inc. receives a corresponding number of THG units, thereby increasing its ownership interest in THG. Changes in Hagerty, Inc.'s ownership interest in THG while retaining its controlling interest are accounted for as equity transactions. Accordingly, exchanges of THG units by unit holders other than Hagerty, Inc. increase Hagerty, Inc.'s ownership in THG, thereby reducing the amount recorded as "Non-controlling interest" and increasing "Additional paid-in capital".
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, 320,818 and 259,302, respectively, of THG units were exchanged for an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock. These exchanges resulted in reductions to "Non-controlling interest" and corresponding increases to "Additional paid-in capital" of $3.2 million and $2.3 million, respectively, representing the fair value of Class A Common Stock on the date of each exchange.
THG Preferred Units
In connection with the Private Placement, the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of THG was amended and restated in the form of a Fifth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (as subsequently amended and restated, the "THG LLC Agreement"), to, among other things, create a new series of preferred units within THG (the "THG Preferred Units"). The terms of the THG Preferred Units parallel the terms of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and are held entirely by Hagerty, Inc.
The THG Preferred Units are recorded on the financial statements of THG based on their estimated redemption value, which represents the maximum cash payment, including cumulative dividends, that would be required to be paid to Hagerty, Inc. if the Optional Term Redemption of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is exercised. Amounts recognized to accrete the THG Preferred Units to their estimated redemption value are treated as a deemed dividend due to Hagerty, Inc. The amount of this deemed dividend is attributed entirely to Hagerty, Inc. prior to allocating the remainder of THG's net income between controlling and non-controlling interests. In June 2024, THG paid $5.6 million of cash dividends to Hagerty, Inc. on the THG Preferred Units. Refer to Note 15 — Convertible Preferred Stock for additional information on the Private Placement and the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
Distributions to Unit Holders of THG
Under the terms of the THG LLC Agreement, THG is obligated to make tax distributions to its unit holders. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, THG made tax distributions of $5.3 million to non-controlling interest unit holders and $1.1 million of tax distributions to Hagerty, Inc. There were no such tax distributions during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
17 — Warrant Exchange
On June 3, 2024, the Company commenced an exchange offer (the "Offer") and consent solicitation (the "Consent Solicitation") relating to its (i) Public Warrants, (ii) Private Warrants, (iii) the Underwriter Warrants, (iv) the OTM Warrants (together with the Private Warrants and the Underwriter Warrants, the "Private Placement Warrants") and (v) PIPE Warrants (together with the Public Warrants and Private Placement Warrants, the "Warrants"), which provided all holders of the Warrants the opportunity to receive 0.20 shares of Class A Common Stock in exchange for each outstanding Warrant tendered by the holder and exchanged pursuant to the Offer.
Concurrently with the Offer, the Company solicited consents from holders of the Warrants to amend (a) the warrant agreement governing the Public Warrants and Private Placement Warrants (the "IPO Warrant Amendment") and (b) the warrant agreement governing the PIPE Warrants (the "Business Combination Warrant Amendment" and together with the IPO Warrant Amendment, the "Warrant Amendments") to permit the Company to require that each Warrant that is outstanding upon the closing of the Offer be exchanged for 0.18 shares of Class A Common Stock, which is a ratio 10% less than the exchange ratio applicable to the Offer (the "Post-Offer Exchange"). Pursuant to the terms of the applicable warrant agreements, the IPO Warrant Amendment requires the vote or written consent of holders of both of (i) 50% of the Public Warrants outstanding and (ii) 50% of the Private Placement Warrants outstanding, and the Business Combination Warrant Amendment requires the vote or written consent of holders of 50% of the PIPE Warrants outstanding.
The Offer and Consent Solicitation expired on July 3, 2024 with (i) 5,019,278 Public Warrants, or approximately 87.3% of the outstanding Public Warrants, (ii) 1,561,381 Private Placement Warrants, or approximately 98.4% of the outstanding Private Placement Warrants, and (iii) 11,850,300 PIPE Warrants, or approximately 97.6% of the outstanding PIPE Warrants, being validly tendered prior to the expiration of the Offer. The Company completed the settlement and exchange of such warrants, each for 0.20 shares of Class A Common Stock, on July 5, 2024, which resulted in the issuance of 3,686,056 shares of Class A Common Stock. Following the expiration of the Offer, the Company processed Warrant exercises and settled the Post-Offer Exchange for the Warrants that remained outstanding, which resulted in the issuance of 189,438 shares of Class A Common Stock.
In the aggregate, the Company issued 3,876,201 shares of Class A Common Stock in exchange for 19,483,539 Warrants, with a nominal cash settlement paid in lieu of fractional shares (the "Warrant Exchange"). No Warrants remained outstanding following the Post-Offer Exchange. Accordingly, the Warrants that had been listed on the New York Stock Exchange were suspended from trading as of the close of business on July 19, 2024, and subsequently delisted.
In the third quarter of 2024, the Company recorded increases to "Class A Common Stock" and "Additional paid-in capital", representing the $42.6 million fair value of the Class A Common Stock that was issued in connection with the Warrant Exchange. The difference between the fair value of the Warrants immediately prior to the Warrant Exchange and the fair value of Class A Common Stock issued resulted in a $2.0 million loss, which is reflected within "Gain (loss) related to warrant liabilities, net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
18 — Share-Based Compensation
The Company's 2021 Stock Incentive Plan provides for the issuance of up to approximately 38.3 million shares of Class A Common Stock to employees and non-employee directors. The 2021 Stock Incentive Plan allows for the issuance of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights, RSUs, and PRSUs. As of September 30, 2024, there were approximately 27.5 million shares available for future grants under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan.
Share-based compensation expense related to employees is recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Salaries and benefits" and, to a much lesser extent, when applicable, "Restructuring, impairment and related charges, net". Share-based compensation expense related to non-employee directors is recognized within "General and administrative". The Company recognizes forfeitures of share-based compensation awards in the period in which they occur.
The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| | Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | | |
| | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | |
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| | in thousands |
| Restricted stock units | | $ | 2,962 | | | $ | 4,220 | | | $ | 10,004 | | | $ | 10,846 | | | |
| Performance restricted stock units | | 1,130 | | | 715 | | | 3,014 | | | 2,146 | | | |
| Employee stock purchase plan | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 165 | | | |
| Total share-based compensation expense | | $ | 4,092 | | | $ | 4,935 | | | $ | 13,018 | | | $ | 13,157 | | | |
Restricted Stock Units
RSUs typically vest over a two to five-year period based on the requisite service period. The grant date fair value is determined based on the closing market price of the Class A Common Stock on the business day prior to the grant date and the related share-based compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis.
The following table provides a summary of RSU activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
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| | Restricted Stock Units | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
Unvested balance as of December 31, 2023 | | 4,678,032 | | $ | 9.88 | |
| Granted | | 941,492 | | 9.20 | |
Vested (1) | | (1,805,137) | | 10.15 | |
| Forfeited | | (124,670) | | 9.58 | |
Unvested balance as of September 30, 2024 | | 3,689,717 | | $ | 9.58 | |
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(1) For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, 1,194,808 shares of Class A Common Stock were issued related to the vesting of RSUs in the period, net of shares withheld for the funding of employee tax obligations.
The following table provides additional data related to RSU award activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| | Nine months ended September 30, |
| | 2024 | | 2023 |
| | | | |
| | in thousands (except years) |
Total fair value of shares vested (1) | | $ | 18,324 | | | $ | 9,710 | |
| Unrecognized compensation expense | | $ | 28,962 | | | $ | 36,413 | |
| Weighted-average period awards are expected to be recognized (in years) | 2.93 | | 3.41 |
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(1) The tax impact related to vested RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was not material to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements due to the full valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset for the investment in the assets of THG.
Performance Restricted Stock Units
Market Condition PRSUs
In April 2022, the Company's Chief Executive Officer was granted 3,707,136 market condition PRSUs, which provide him the opportunity to receive up to 3,707,136 shares of Class A Common Stock. The award had a grant date fair value of approximately $19.2 million, which was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. These PRSUs have both market-based and service-based vesting conditions. Shares of Class A Common Stock issuable under this award can be earned based on the achievement of the following stock price targets: (i) 25% of the shares can be earned when the stock price of the Class A Common Stock exceeds $20.00 per share for 60 consecutive days, (ii) 25% of the shares can be earned when the stock price of the Class A Common Stock exceeds $25.00 per share for 60 consecutive days, and (iii) 50% of the shares can be earned when the stock price of the Class A Common Stock exceeds $30.00 per share for 60 consecutive days. These market-based conditions must be met in order for the PRSUs to vest; therefore, it is possible that no shares will ultimately vest. If any of the market-based conditions are met, the PRSUs will vest contingent upon continued service through the earlier of three years after achievement of the stock price target or the end of the seven-year performance period. As of September 30, 2024, no market condition PRSUs had vested.
The Company will recognize the entire $19.2 million of compensation expense for this award over the requisite service period, regardless of whether such market-based conditions are met. As of September 30, 2024, unrecognized compensation expense related to this award was $12.1 million, which the Company expects to recognize over a period of 4.50 years.
The following table summarizes the assumptions and related information used to determine the grant-date fair value of the market condition PRSUs awarded in April 2022:
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| Inputs | | Performance Restricted Stock Units |
| Weighted average grant-date fair value per share | | $5.19 |
| Expected stock volatility | | 35% |
| Expected term (in years) | | 7.0 |
| Risk-free interest rate | | 2.5% |
| Dividend yield | | —% |
Performance Condition PRSUs
On March 29, 2024, the Talent, Culture, and Compensation Committee (the "Compensation Committee") of the Board adopted a new form of PRSU award agreement (the "2024 PRSU Agreement") to be used for awards of PRSUs to certain employees under the Company's 2021 Stock Incentive Plan.
PRSUs granted under the 2024 PRSU Agreement will be eligible to vest subject to the satisfaction of both performance-based and service-based conditions. The performance-based vesting condition will be satisfied contingent upon the Company's level of performance over the designated performance period (the "Performance Period") as measured against a financial performance target (the "Performance Target"), each as determined by the Compensation Committee. Following the end of the Performance Period, the Compensation Committee will determine the applicable attained performance level with payout percentages ranging from 35% to 200% (each, a "Payout Percentage") of the target number of PRSUs awarded. In the event of a Change in Control (as defined in the 2024 PRSU Agreement) before the end of a scheduled Performance Period, the Compensation Committee retains discretion to end the Performance Period early and measure performance levels as of a revised measurement date.
If both the service-based and performance-based vesting conditions are satisfied, the PRSU holder will be entitled to receive the number of shares of Class A Common Stock, if any, determined by multiplying the aggregate number of PRSUs subject to the applicable PRSU Agreement by the applicable Payout Percentage that corresponds to the level of achievement of the Performance Target pursuant to the payout formula approved by the Compensation Committee.
The amount of compensation expense ultimately recognized for PRSUs issued under the 2024 PRSU Agreement will be based on the Company's ultimate performance relative to the Performance Target. The amount of compensation expense recognized prior to the end of the Performance Period is dependent upon management's assessment of the likelihood of achieving the applicable payout levels. If, as a result of management's assessment, it is projected that a greater number of PRSUs will vest than previously anticipated, a life-to-date adjustment to increase compensation expense is recorded in the period when such determination is made. Conversely, if, as a result of management's assessment, it is projected that a lower number of PRSUs will vest than previously anticipated, a life-to-date adjustment to decrease compensation expense is recorded in the period when such determination is made.
The following table provides a summary of the activity related to PRSUs granted under the 2024 PRSU Agreement during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
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| Performance Restricted Stock Units | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
Unvested balance as of December 31, 2023 | — | | $ | — | |
| Granted | 339,564 | | 9.31 | |
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Unvested balance as of September 30, 2024 | 339,564 | | $ | 9.31 | |
As of September 30, 2024, the maximum number of shares of Class A Common Stock that may be issued with respect to PRSUs granted under the 2024 PRSU Agreement is 679,128, assuming full achievement of the Performance Target.
The following table provides additional data related to performance condition PRSU award activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
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| | Nine months ended September 30, |
| | 2024 | | |
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| | in thousands (except years) |
| Total fair value of shares vested | | $ | — | | | |
| Unrecognized compensation expense | | $ | 5,324 | | | |
| Weighted-average period awards are expected to be recognized (in years) | 2.50 | | |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") allows substantially all of the Company's employees to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock at a discount. As of September 30, 2024, 197,819 shares had been purchased under the ESPP and there were approximately 11.3 million shares available for future purchases.
19 — Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated under the Two-Class Method using Net income available to Class A Common Stockholders, divided by the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated using diluted Net income available to Class A Common Stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding during the period, adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.
The Company's potentially dilutive securities consist of (i) unvested share-based compensation awards, shares issuable under the employee stock purchase plan, and unexercised warrants (prior to completion of the Warrant Exchange) with the dilutive effect calculated using the Treasury Stock Method, and (ii) non-controlling interest THG units and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, with the dilutive effect calculated using the more dilutive of the If-Converted Method and the Two-Class Method.
The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | | |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | |
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| in thousands (except per share amounts) |
| Earnings Per Share of Class A Common Stock, Basic | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income available to Class A Common Stockholders | $ | 2,798 | | | $ | 3,255 | | | $ | 7,753 | | | $ | 3,712 | | | |
| Weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding | 89,691 | | | 84,479 | | | 86,689 | | | 84,042 | | | |
| Net income per share of Class A Common Stock, basic | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | |
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| Earnings Per Share of Class A Common Stock, Diluted | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income available to Class A Common Stockholders | $ | 2,798 | | | $ | 3,255 | | | $ | 7,802 | | | $ | 3,712 | | | |
| Weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding | 89,691 | | | 84,479 | | | 87,601 | | | 84,042 | | | |
| Net income per share of Class A Common Stock, Diluted | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | |
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| Net Income Available to Class A Common Stockholders | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income | $ | 19,007 | | | $ | 18,623 | | | $ | 69,863 | | | $ | 19,137 | | | |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | (14,122) | | | (13,269) | | | (55,951) | | | (13,477) | | | |
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| Accretion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | (1,875) | | | (1,838) | | | (5,552) | | | (1,838) | | | |
| Undistributed earnings allocated to Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | (212) | | | (261) | | | (607) | | | (110) | | | |
| Net income available to Class A Common Stockholders, Basic | 2,798 | | | 3,255 | | | 7,753 | | | 3,712 | | | |
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| Adjustment for potentially dilutive THG units | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Adjustment for potentially dilutive Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Adjustment for potentially dilutive share-based compensation awards | — | | | — | | | 49 | | | — | | | |
| Adjustment for potentially dilutive warrants | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Net income available to Class A Common Stockholders, Diluted | $ | 2,798 | | | $ | 3,255 | | | $ | 7,802 | | | $ | 3,712 | | | |
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| Weighted Average Shares of Class A Common Stock Outstanding | | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding, Basic | 89,691 | | | 84,479 | | | 86,689 | | | 84,042 | | | |
| Adjustment for potentially dilutive THG units | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Adjustment for potentially dilutive Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Adjustment for potentially dilutive share-based compensation awards | — | | | — | | | 912 | | | — | | | |
| Adjustment for potentially dilutive warrants | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | |
| Weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding, Diluted | 89,691 | | | 84,479 | | | 87,601 | | | 84,042 | | | |
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The following table summarizes the weighted average potential shares of Class A Common Stock excluded from diluted earnings per share of Class A Common Stock as their effect would be anti-dilutive:
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| Three months ended September 30, | | Nine months ended September 30, | | |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | |
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| in thousands |
THG units | 255,252 | | | 255,499 | | | 255,378 | | | 255,579 | | | |
| Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | 6,785 | | | 6,785 | | | 6,785 | | | 2,485 | | | |
| Unvested shares associated with share-based compensation awards | 7,746 | | | 8,509 | | | 3,918 | | | 7,480 | | | |
| Warrants | — | | | 19,484 | | | — | | | 19,484 | | | |
| Total | 269,783 | | | 290,277 | | | 266,081 | | | 285,028 | | | |
20 — Taxation
United States — With the exception of certain U.S. corporate and foreign subsidiaries, THG is taxed as a pass-through ownership structure under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") and a similar section of state income tax law. As such, any taxable income or loss generated by THG is passed through to and included in the taxable income or loss of THG unit holders, including Hagerty, Inc.
Hagerty, Inc. is taxed as a corporation under the IRC and pays corporate, federal, state, and local taxes with respect to income allocated from THG. Hagerty, Inc., Hagerty Insurance Holdings, Inc., Broad Arrow, Hagerty Radwood, Inc., and various foreign subsidiaries are treated as taxable entities and income taxes are provided where applicable. Hagerty Insurance Holdings, Inc. files a consolidated tax return with its wholly owned corporate subsidiaries Hagerty Re and Drivers Edge.
The Company has a TRA with the Legacy Unit Holders that requires the Company to pay 85% of the tax savings that are realized as a result of increases in the tax basis in THG's assets as a result of an exchange of THG units and shares of Class V Common Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock or cash. See "Tax Receivable Agreement Liability" below for additional information.
Canada — Hagerty's Canadian entities are taxed as non-resident corporations and subject to income tax in Canada under provisions of the Canadian Revenue Agency.
United Kingdom — Hagerty's U.K. entities are taxed as corporations and subject to income tax in the U.K. under provisions of HM Revenue & Customs.
Bermuda — Hagerty Re made an irrevocable election under Section 953(d) of the U.S. IRC, as amended, to be taxed as a U.S. domestic corporation. As a result, Hagerty Re is subject to U.S. taxation on its world-wide income as if it were a U.S. corporation. In accordance with an agreement between Hagerty Re and the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), Hagerty Re established an irrevocable letter of credit with the IRS in 2021.
Tax Legislation — The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has a framework to implement a global minimum corporate tax of 15% for companies with global revenues and profits above certain thresholds (referred to as "Pillar 2"), with certain aspects of Pillar 2 effective January 1, 2024 and other aspects effective January 1, 2025. While its uncertain whether the U.S. will enact legislation to adopt Pillar 2, certain countries in which the Company operates have adopted legislation, and other countries are in the process of introducing legislation to implement Pillar 2. While the Company expects that its effective income tax rate and cash income tax payments could increase in future years as a result of the global minimum tax, management does not expect there to be a material impact to the Company's results of operations for the year ending December 31, 2024. The Company's assessment could be affected by legislative guidance and future enactment of additional provisions within the Pillar 2 framework.
Income Tax Expense — Income tax expense reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations differs from the tax computed by applying the statutory U.S. federal rate of 21% to "Income before income tax expense" as follows:
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| Nine months ended September 30, |
| 2024 | | 2023 | | |
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| in thousands (except percentages) |
| Income tax expense at statutory rate | $ | 16,754 | | | 21 | % | | $ | 6,539 | | | 21 | % | | | | |
| State taxes | 360 | | | — | % | | 377 | | | 1 | % | | | | |
| (Income) loss not subject to entity-level taxes | (7,992) | | | (10) | % | | 4,961 | | | 17 | % | | | | |
| Foreign rate differential | (165) | | | — | % | | (219) | | | (1) | % | | | | |
| Change in valuation allowance | (1,319) | | | (2) | % | | (635) | | | (2) | % | | | | |
| (Gain) loss related to warrant liabilities, net | 1,794 | | | 2 | % | | 298 | | | 1 | % | | | | |
| Permanent items | 507 | | | 1 | % | | 711 | | | 2 | % | | | | |
| Other, net | (21) | | | — | % | | (30) | | | — | % | | | | |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | $ | 9,918 | | | 12 | % | | $ | 12,002 | | | 39 | % | | | | |
Deferred Tax Assets — As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had deferred tax assets of $145.3 million and $146.0 million, respectively, related to the difference between the outside tax basis and book basis of its investment in the assets of THG. The Company's deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when management believes it is more likely than not that some, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. After considering all positive and negative evidence of taxable income in the carryback and carryforward periods, as permitted by law, the Company believes it is more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets, including the deferred tax asset for the investment in the assets of THG, will not be realized. As a result, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $171.8 million and $169.6 million against its deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. In the event that management subsequently determines that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize its deferred tax assets in the future over the recorded amount, a decrease to the valuation allowance will be made, which will reduce the provision for income taxes.
Tax Examinations — The Company is subject to taxation and files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, as well as many state and foreign jurisdictions. As of September 30, 2024, tax years 2020 to 2023 are subject to examination by various tax authorities. With few exceptions, as of September 30, 2024, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, local or foreign examinations for years before 2020. THG is currently under audit by the IRS for the 2021 tax year.
The Canadian Revenue Agency examination of the Company for the 2018 tax year was closed in March 2024 with no changes to previously filed tax returns. In July 2024, the Canadian Revenue Agency selected Hagerty Drivers Club Canada, LLC for an audit of non-resident withholding tax for the period 2020 to 2022.
Uncertain Tax Positions — The calculation of the Company's tax liabilities involves uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across its global operations. ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740") states that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, on the basis of the technical merits.
The Company records uncertain tax benefits ("UTB") as liabilities in accordance with ASC 740 and adjusts these liabilities when management's conclusion changes as a result of the evaluation of new information not previously available. Because of the complexity of some of these uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the UTB liabilities. These differences will be reflected as increases or decreases to income tax expense in the period in which new information is available.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits and had no material accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. If recorded, interest and penalties would be recorded within "Income tax benefit (expense)" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Tax Receivable Agreement Liability — The TRA provides for payment to the Legacy Unit Holders of 85% of the U.S. federal, state and local income tax savings realized by Hagerty, Inc. as a result of the increases in tax basis and certain other tax benefits as outlined in the Business Combination Agreement (provided as Exhibit 2.1, incorporated by reference within Item 6. Exhibits, in this Quarterly Report) upon the exchange of THG units and Hagerty, Inc. Class V Common Stock for Hagerty, Inc. Class A Common Stock or cash. THG made an election under Section 754 of the IRC with the filing of its 2019 income tax return, which cannot be revoked without the permission of the IRS Commissioner and will be in place for any future exchange of THG units. The remaining 15% cash tax savings resulting from the basis adjustments will be retained by Hagerty, Inc.
The amount and timing of any payments under the TRA will vary depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the increase in tax basis of THG's assets, the timing of any future redemptions, exchanges or purchases of THG units held by Legacy Unit Holders, the price of Hagerty, Inc. Class A Common Stock at the time of the purchase, redemption, or exchange, the extent to which redemptions or exchanges are taxable, the amount and timing of the taxable income that Hagerty, Inc. generates in the future, the tax rates then applicable and the portion of the payments under the TRA constituting imputed interest. The estimated value of the TRA recorded by the Company within "Other long-term liabilities" on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets was $1.9 million and $0.6 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The increase in value of $1.3 million is due to an increase in taxable income allocated to Hagerty, Inc. from THG and was recorded in Interest and other income (expense), net within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In general, cash tax savings result in a year when the tax liability of Hagerty, Inc. for the year, computed without regard to the deductions attributable to the amortization of the basis increase and other deductions that arise in connection with the payment of the cash consideration under the TRA or the exchange of THG units and Hagerty, Inc. Class V Common Stock for Hagerty, Inc. Class A Common Stock, would be more than the tax liability for the year taking into account such deductions. Payments under the TRA will not be due until the Company produces taxable income and the resulting cash tax liability is reduced by deducting the amortization of the basis increase on a filed tax return. The payments under the TRA are expected to be substantial.
21 — Related-Party Transactions
As of September 30, 2024, Markel and State Farm had the following equity interests in Hagerty and, as a result, are considered related parties: