-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, IRvjk4Iv+HOsH7Oz+pDyybfUBKXltN6yV8WK/ywe/T6SecbstN09rt+9hUtqRydH pKuPeSixEwJo2yuSGLZrPw== 0001034588-98-000016.txt : 19980723 0001034588-98-000016.hdr.sgml : 19980723 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001034588-98-000016 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980720 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19980721 SROS: NYSE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HSB GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001034588 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] IRS NUMBER: 061475343 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CT FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13135 FILM NUMBER: 98668966 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE STATE ST STREET 2: P O BOX 5024 CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06102-5024 BUSINESS PHONE: 8607221866 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE STATE ST STREET 2: PO BOX 5024 CITY: HARTFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06102 8-K 1 8-K FILING SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) - July 20, 1998 HSB Group, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Connecticut 001-13135 06-1475343 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) One State Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5024 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code - (860-722-1866) Item 5. Other Events On July 20, 1998, HSB Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its second quarter earnings. On the same day, the Company issued another press release announcing the declaration of a dividend of 42 cents per share payable on October 29, 1998. Included herewith as Exhibit 99(i) and Exhibit 99(ii) are the Company's press releases related to these announcements and such information is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Exhibits. 99(i) Press release dated July 20, 1998 announcing second quarter results. 99(ii) Press release dated July 20, 1998 announcing the declaration of October, 1998 dividend. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. HSB Group, Inc. Dated: July 21, 1998 /s/ R. Kevin Price R. Kevin Price Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary EX-99 2 PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99(i) CONTACT: James C. Rowan Jr. Office: (860) 722-5180 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HSB GROUP, INC. REPORTS GAINS IN SECOND QUARTER HARTFORD, Conn., July 20, 1998 -- HSB Group, Inc. (NYSE-HSB), today reported that second quarter net income per share on a fully diluted basis, was 68 cents. This represents an increase of 28.3 percent, compared to 53 cents per share, restated for the stock split, in the second quarter of 1997. HSB Group's gross earned insurance premiums grew 19.6 percent. The expense ratio declined to 45.5 percent from 47.9 percent for the second quarter of 1997. The combined ratio -- the sum of losses and expenses as a percentage of insurance revenue -- was 88.9 percent compared to 91.8 percent last year. "Our earnings performance demonstrates that our growth strategy is working," said Gordon W. Kreh, president and chief executive officer. "These results also confirm that our customers recognize the unique value we add to their businesses." HSB's Engineering Services net revenues increased 32.7 percent over the second quarter of 1997. The margin was 8.1 percent. Income from investment operations increased to $23.3 million compared to $12.2 million in the second quarter of 1997. Realized gains were 13 cents per share as compared to 7 cents in 1997. -more- HSB Group, Inc. is a global provider of insurance products and engineering management consulting services. HSB Group is the parent company of The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, founded in 1866 to provide loss prevention service and insurance to businesses, industries and institutions. For more information about HSB, visit its website at www.hsb.com. -more- Summary of Operations In millions, except per share amounts
Quarter Year-To-Date Ended June 30 Percent June 30 Percent 1998 1997** Change 1998 1997** Change ------- -------- ------- ------ ------- --------- Gross earned premium.................................... $ 178.5 $ 149.2 19.6% $ 360.2 $ 305.0 18.1% Reinsurance............................................. 85.4 32.0 165.6 65.5 ------- -------- -------- -------- Net earned premium...................................... 93.1 117.2 194.6 239.5 Claims and adjustment expenses.......................... 40.4 51.4 85.0 102.9 Policy acquisition expenses............................. 10.7 20.4 23.3 43.9 Underwriting and inspection expenses.................... 31.9 36.0 65.4 71.3 ------- -------- -------- -------- Insurance operating gain................................ $ 10.1 $ 9.4 $ 20.9 $ 21.4 ------- -------- -------- -------- Loss ratio....................................... 43.4% 43.9% 43.7% 43.0% Expense ratio*................................... 45.5% 47.9% 45.2% 47.9% Combined ratio*.................................. 88.9% 91.8% 88.9% 90.9% Engineering services revenues........................... $ 19.9 $ 15.0 32.7% $ 37.5 $ 29.7 26.4% Engineering services expenses........................... 18.3 14.1 34.4 27.7 ------- -------- -------- -------- Engineering services operating gain..................... $ 1.6 $ 0.9 $ 3.1 $ 2.0 ------- -------- -------- -------- Engineering services operating margin................ 8.1% 6.1% 8.2% 6.6% Investment income, net of related interest expense........................................ $ 16.0 $ 8.8 81.8% $ 31.2 $ 16.7 86.6% Realized investment gains............................... 7.3 3.4 10.5 4.0 ------- -------- -------- -------- Income from investment operations....................... $ 23.3 $ 12.2 $ 41.7 $ 20.7 Interest expense........................................ 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.6 Gain on sale of IRI..................................... _ _ 39.0 _ Income from continuing operations before income taxes and distributions on capital securities................................... $ 34.8 $ 22.1 $ 104.4 $ 43.5 Income taxes............................................ 9.3 5.7 31.8 11.3 Distribution on capital securities of subsidiary trust, net of tax............................ 4.7 - 9.2 - ------- --------- --------- -------- Income from continuing operations....................... $ 20.8 $ 16.4 $ 63.4 $ 32.2 ======= ======== ======== ======== Discontinued operations: After tax gain on disposal of Radian International LLC, net of deferred loss of $6.6 million.................................... - - 30.3 - ------- -------- --------- --------- Net income.............................................. $ 20.8 $ 16.4 $ 93.7 $ 32.2 Earnings per common-assuming dilution: Income from continuing operations....................... $ 0.68 $ 0.53 28.3% $ 1.99 $ 1.05 89.5% Net income.............................................. $ 0.68 $ 0.53 28.3% $ 2.85 $ 1.05 171.4% Dividends declared per common share..................... $ 0.40 $ 0.38 $ 0.80 $ 0.76 Average common shares outstanding and common stock equivalents................................ 35.4 30.7 35.3 30.7
* Excludes goodwill amortization related to EIG. **Restated for the effects of discontinued operations. -more- Summary of Financial Position In millions, except per share amounts
Percent June 30, 1998 December 31, 1997 Change ------------- ----------------- ------- Assets Cash and short-term investments........................ $ 121.9 $ 424.5 Fixed maturities, at fair value........................ 554.2 248.4 Equity securities, at fair value....................... 461.3 323.8 ------------ ------------ Cash and invested assets............................ 1,137.4 996.7 Reinsurance assets..................................... 357.2 124.5 Insurance premiums receivable.......................... 164.8 138.0 Engineering services receivable........................ 25.1 12.2 Fixed assets........................................... 40.0 36.4 Investment in Radian................................... - 83.4 Other assets........................................... 202.0 149.0 Total assets........................................ $ 1,926.5 $ 1,540.2 25.1% Liabilities Unearned - insurance premiums and ceding commissions $ 456.8 $ 290.3 Claims and adjustment expenses......................... 323.2 276.7 Total borrowings....................................... 32.2 67.5 Other liabilities...................................... 271.3 151.5 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities................................... 1,083.5 786.0 Company obligated mandatorily redeemable capital securities of subsidiary Trust I holding solely junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures of the Company, net of unamortized discount................... 108.9 108.9 Company obligated mandatorily redeemable convertible capital securities of subsidiary Trust II holding solely junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures of the Company.............................. 300.0 300.0 Shareholders' equity...................................... 434.1 345.3 ------------ ------------ Total.................................................. $ 1,926.5 $ 1,540.2 ============ ============ Shareholders' equity per common share..................... $ 14.77 $ 11.75 25.7% Based on common shares outstanding of..................... 29.4 29.4 Pro forma shareholders' equity per common share assuming conversion of Trust II capital securities and net exercise of in the money HSB stock options......................... $ 20.56 $ 18.46 Based on pro forma common shares outstanding.............. 35.7 35.0
### EX-99 3 PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99(ii) CONTACT: James C. Rowan Jr. Office: (860) 722-5180 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HSB GROUP, INC. DECLARES DIVIDEND HARTFORD, Conn., July 20, 1998 -- The Board of Directors of HSB Group, Inc. (NYSE-HSB) today voted to increase the regular quarterly dividend from 40 cents to 42 cents per share. The increased dividend will be payable on October 29, 1998, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 9, 1998. This marks the 33rd consecutive year that shareholders have received a higher dividend payment and the 128th consecutive year in which Hartford Steam Boiler has paid a dividend, one of the longest records of the New York Stock Exchange. "The increase in the dividend reflects our Board's continuing confidence in our strategy to grow profitably," said Gordon W. Kreh, president and chief executive officer. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----