10-Q 1 afg6-2002q.txt AFG 6-30-02 FORM 10-Q ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended Commission File June 30, 2002 No. 1-13653 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Incorporated under IRS Employer I.D. the Laws of Ohio No. 31-1544320 One East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) 579-2121 Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No As of August 1, 2002, there were 68,905,851 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding, excluding 18,666,614 shares owned by subsidiaries. Page 1 of 27 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Dollars In Thousands)
June 30, December 31, 2002 2001 ----------- ----------- ASSETS: Cash and short-term investments $ 444,669 $ 544,173 Investments: Fixed maturities - at market (amortized cost - $11,159,709 and $10,593,305) 11,429,209 10,748,605 Other stocks - at market (cost - $182,761 and $187,810) 325,161 313,710 Policy loans 214,928 211,288 Real estate and other investments 259,666 266,545 ----------- ----------- Total investments 12,228,964 11,540,148 Recoverables from reinsurers and prepaid reinsurance premiums 2,545,203 2,286,509 Agents' balances and premiums receivable 774,730 666,171 Deferred acquisition costs 886,281 818,323 Other receivables 337,604 254,255 Variable annuity assets (separate accounts) 518,546 529,590 Prepaid expenses, deferred charges and other assets 468,543 453,718 Goodwill 309,254 308,794 ----------- ----------- $18,513,794 $17,401,681 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL: Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 4,943,957 $ 4,777,580 Unearned premiums 1,814,249 1,640,955 Annuity benefits accumulated 6,051,718 5,832,120 Life, accident and health reserves 912,087 638,522 Long-term debt: Holding companies 622,579 608,960 Subsidiaries 270,134 270,752 Variable annuity liabilities (separate accounts) 518,546 529,590 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,302,112 1,150,093 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 16,435,382 15,448,572 Minority interest 463,663 454,730 Shareholders' Equity: Common Stock, no par value - 200,000,000 shares authorized - 68,790,697 and 68,491,610 shares outstanding 68,791 68,492 Capital surplus 916,199 911,074 Retained earnings 396,259 359,513 Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net 233,500 159,300 ----------- ----------- Total shareholders' equity 1,614,749 1,498,379 ----------- ----------- $18,513,794 $17,401,681 =========== ===========
2 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ---------------------- ------------------------ 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- INCOME: Property and casualty insurance premiums $618,935 $679,563 $1,222,843 $1,324,286 Life, accident and health premiums 72,709 70,533 143,644 139,691 Investment income 212,257 212,687 432,028 421,239 Realized losses on: Securities (47,634) (26,425) (65,434) (33,306) Subsidiaries - - - (1,586) Other income 62,403 56,881 110,725 115,165 -------- -------- ---------- ---------- 918,670 993,239 1,843,806 1,965,489 COSTS AND EXPENSES: Property and casualty insurance: Losses and loss adjustment expenses 459,037 526,411 901,950 1,022,627 Commissions and other underwriting expenses 166,689 192,902 336,955 377,876 Annuity benefits 71,016 70,716 146,541 139,980 Life, accident and health benefits 59,392 52,211 115,312 106,294 Interest charges on borrowed money 14,646 14,159 28,839 30,959 Other operating and general expenses 123,969 116,718 239,434 226,783 -------- -------- ---------- ---------- 894,749 973,117 1,769,031 1,904,519 -------- -------- ---------- ---------- Operating earnings before income taxes 23,921 20,122 74,775 60,970 Provision for income taxes 3,256 3,173 3,929 17,605 -------- -------- ---------- ---------- Net operating earnings 20,665 16,949 70,846 43,365 Minority interest expense, net of tax (6,182) (8,366) (11,859) (18,318) Equity in net losses of investees, net of tax (2,353) (2,313) (5,087) (5,647) -------- -------- ---------- ---------- Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change 12,130 6,270 53,900 19,400 Cumulative effect of accounting change - (10,040) - (10,040) -------- -------- ---------- ---------- NET EARNINGS (LOSS) $ 12,130 ($ 3,770) $ 53,900 $ 9,360 ======== ======== ========== ========== BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE: Before accounting change $.18 $.09 $.79 $.29 Cumulative effect of accounting change - (.15) - (.15) ---- ---- ---- ---- Net earnings (loss) available to Common Shares $.18 ($.06) $.79 $.14 ==== ==== ==== ==== DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE: Before accounting change $.17 $.09 $.78 $.29 Cumulative effect of accounting change - (.15) - (.15) ---- ---- ---- ---- Net earnings (loss) available to Common Shares $.17 ($.06) $.78 $.14 ==== ==== ==== ==== Average number of Common Shares: Basic 68,717 67,854 68,637 67,683 Diluted 69,410 68,491 69,209 68,217 Cash dividends per Common Share $.125 $.25 $.25 $.50
3 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Dollars in Thousands)
Common Stock Unrealized Common and Capital Retained Gain on Shares Surplus Earnings Securities Total ---------- ------------ -------- ---------- ---------- BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2002 68,491,610 $979,566 $359,513 $159,300 $1,498,379 Net earnings - - 53,900 - 53,900 Change in unrealized - - - 74,200 74,200 ---------- Comprehensive income 128,100 Dividends on Common Stock - - (17,145) - (17,145) Shares issued: Exercise of stock options 25,037 575 - - 575 Dividend reinvestment plan 90,548 2,276 - - 2,276 Employee stock purchase plan 23,016 605 - - 605 Retirement plan contributions 157,590 4,207 - - 4,207 Deferred compensation distributions 1,809 45 - - 45 Directors fees paid in stock 1,872 48 - - 48 Shares acquired and retired (785) (11) (9) - (20) Tax effect of intercompany dividends - (1,600) - - (1,600) Other - (721) - - (721) ---------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2002 68,790,697 $984,990 $396,259 $233,500 $1,614,749 ========== ======== ======== ======== ========== BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2001 67,410,091 $965,476 $442,454 $140,600 $1,548,530 Net earnings - - 9,360 - 9,360 Change in unrealized - - - 26,440 26,440 ---------- Comprehensive income 35,800 Dividends on Common Stock - - (33,815) - (33,815) Shares issued: Exercise of stock options 54,115 1,283 - - 1,283 Employee stock purchase plan 27,576 714 - - 714 Retirement plan contributions 521,777 13,032 - - 13,032 Directors fees paid in stock 2,034 48 - - 48 Deferred compensation distributions 331 9 - - 9 Shares acquired and retired (3,533) (51) (49) - (100) Tax effect of intercompany dividends - (3,200) - - (3,200) Other - (133) - - (133) ---------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2001 68,012,391 $977,178 $417,950 $167,040 $1,562,168 ========== ======== ======== ======== ==========
4 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (In Thousands)
Six months ended June 30, --------------------------- 2002 2001 ---- ---- OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net earnings $ 53,900 $ 9,360 Adjustments: Cumulative effect of accounting change - 10,040 Equity in net losses of investees 5,087 5,647 Depreciation and amortization 93,132 71,680 Annuity benefits 146,541 139,980 Realized losses on investing activities 57,683 10,167 Deferred annuity and life policy acquisition costs (80,775) (73,530) Increase in reinsurance and other receivables (355,306) (77,271) Increase in other assets (41,609) (27,385) Increase in insurance claims and reserves 375,850 169,679 Increase in other liabilities 96,355 71,156 Increase in minority interest 1,933 6,186 Other, net 519 9,421 ---------- -------- 353,310 325,130 ---------- -------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of and additional investments in: Fixed maturity investments (2,484,455) (981,049) Equity securities (10,562) (2,907) Subsidiary (48,500) - Real estate, property and equipment (29,689) (31,090) Maturities and redemptions of fixed maturity investments 827,153 337,280 Sales of: Fixed maturity investments 1,168,341 368,003 Equity securities 18,109 9,148 Subsidiaries - 22,000 Real estate, property and equipment 10,559 43,456 Cash and short-term investments of acquired (former) subsidiaries, net 4,642 (132,858) Decrease (increase) in other investments 12,989 (171) ---------- -------- (531,413) (368,188) ---------- -------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Fixed annuity receipts 361,223 271,827 Annuity surrenders, benefits and withdrawals (278,496) (341,310) Net transfers to variable annuity assets (2,855) (1,368) Additional long-term borrowings 59,000 78,868 Reductions of long-term debt (46,434) (83,192) Issuances of Common Stock 1,069 1,790 Cash dividends paid (14,908) (33,815) ---------- -------- 78,599 (107,200) ---------- -------- NET DECREASE IN CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (99,504) (150,258) Cash and short-term investments at beginning of period 544,173 438,670 ---------- -------- Cash and short-term investments at end of period $ 444,669 $288,412 ========== ========
5 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying consolidated financial statements for American Financial Group, Inc. ("AFG") and subsidiaries are unaudited; however, management believes that all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals unless otherwise disclosed herein) necessary for fair presentation have been made. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years to conform to the current year's presentation. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. All acquisitions have been treated as purchases. The results of operations of companies since their formation or acquisition are included in the consolidated financial statements. The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Changes in circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimates. INVESTMENTS All fixed maturity securities are considered "available for sale" and reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Short-term investments are carried at cost; loans receivable are carried primarily at the aggregate unpaid balance. Premiums and discounts on mortgage-backed securities are amortized over a period based on estimated future principal payments and adjusted to reflect actual payments. Gains or losses on securities are determined on the specific identification basis. When a decline in the value of a specific investment is considered to be other than temporary, a provision for impairment is charged to earnings and the cost basis of that investment is reduced. Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 99-20 established a new standard for recognizing interest income and impairment on certain asset-backed investments. Interest income on these investments is recorded at a yield based on projected cash flows. The yield is adjusted prospectively to reflect actual cash flows and changes in projected amounts. Impairment losses on these investments must be recognized when (i) the fair value of the security is less than its cost basis and (ii) there has been an adverse change in the expected cash flows. The new standard became effective on April 1, 2001. Impairment losses on initial application of this rule were recognized as the cumulative effect of an accounting change. Subsequent impairments are recognized as a component of net realized gains and losses. GOODWILL Goodwill represents the excess of cost of subsidiaries over AFG's equity in their underlying net assets. Through December 31, 2001, goodwill was being amortized over periods of 20 to 40 years. Effective January 1, 2002, AFG implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, under which goodwill is no longer amortized but is subject to an impairment test at least annually. As required under SFAS No. 142, AFG will complete the transitional test for goodwill impairment (as of January 1, 2002) by the end of 2002. Any resulting write-down will be reported by restating first quarter 2002 results for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. 6 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED INSURANCE As discussed under "Reinsurance" below, unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and unearned premiums have not been reduced for reinsurance recoverable. REINSURANCE In the normal course of business, AFG's insurance subsidiaries cede reinsurance to other companies to diversify risk and limit maximum loss arising from large claims. To the extent that any reinsuring companies are unable to meet obligations under agreements covering reinsurance ceded, AFG's insurance subsidiaries would remain liable. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability associated with the reinsured policies. AFG's insurance subsidiaries report as assets (a) the estimated reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses, including an estimate for losses incurred but not reported, and (b) amounts paid to reinsurers applicable to the unexpired terms of policies in force. AFG's insurance subsidiaries also assume reinsurance from other companies. Income on reinsurance assumed is recognized based on reports received from ceding companies. DEFERRED ACQUISITION COSTS ("DPAC") Policy acquisition costs (principally commissions, premium taxes and other marketing and underwriting expenses) related to the production of new business are deferred. For the property and casualty companies, DPAC is limited based upon recoverability without any consideration for anticipated investment income and is charged against income ratably over the terms of the related policies. DPAC related to annuities and universal life insurance products is amortized, with interest, in relation to the present value of expected gross profits on the policies. To the extent that realized gains and losses result in adjustments to the amortization of DPAC related to annuities, such adjustments are reflected as components of realized gains. DPAC related to annuities is also adjusted, net of tax, for the change in amortization that would have been recorded if the unrealized gains (losses) from securities had actually been realized. This adjustment is included in unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities. DPAC related to traditional life and health insurance is amortized over the expected premium paying period of the related policies, in proportion to the ratio of annual premium revenues to total anticipated premium revenues. UNPAID LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES The net liabilities stated for unpaid claims and for expenses of investigation and adjustment of unpaid claims are based upon (a) the accumulation of case estimates for losses reported prior to the close of the accounting period on direct business written; (b) estimates received from ceding reinsurers and insurance pools and associations; (c) estimates of unreported losses based on past experience; (d) estimates based on experience of expenses for investigating and adjusting claims and (e) the current state of the law and coverage litigation. Establishing reserves for asbestos and environmental claims involves considerably more judgment than other types of claims due to, among other things, inconsistent court decisions, an increase in bankruptcy filings as a result of asbestos-related liabilities, novel theories of coverage, and judicial interpretations that often expand theories of recovery and broaden the scope of coverage. Loss reserve liabilities are subject to the impact of changes in claim amounts and frequency and other factors. Changes in estimates of the liabilities for losses and loss adjustment expenses are reflected in the Statement of Operations in the period in which determined. In spite of the variability inherent in such estimates, management believes that the liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are adequate. 7 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED ANNUITY BENEFITS ACCUMULATED Annuity receipts and benefit payments are recorded as increases or decreases in "annuity benefits accumulated" rather than as revenue and expense. Increases in this liability for interest credited are charged to expense and decreases for surrender charges are credited to other income. LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH RESERVES Liabilities for future policy benefits under traditional life, accident and health policies are computed using the net level premium method. Computations are based on anticipated investment yield, mortality, morbidity and surrenders and include provisions for unfavorable deviations. Reserves established for accident and health claims are modified as necessary to reflect actual experience and developing trends. VARIABLE ANNUITY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Separate accounts related to variable annuities represent deposits invested in underlying investment funds on which Great American Financial Resources, Inc. ("GAFRI"), an 83%-owned subsidiary, earns a fee. Investment funds are selected and may be changed only by the policyholder, who retains all investment risk. Accordingly, GAFRI's liability for these accounts equals the value of the account assets. PREMIUM RECOGNITION Property and casualty premiums are earned over the terms of the policies on a pro rata basis. Unearned premiums represent that portion of premiums written which is applicable to the unexpired terms of policies in force. On reinsurance assumed from other insurance companies or written through various underwriting organizations, unearned premiums are based on reports received from such companies and organizations. For traditional life, accident and health products, premiums are recognized as revenue when legally collectible from policyholders. For interest-sensitive life and universal life products, premiums are recorded in a policyholder account which is reflected as a liability. Revenue is recognized as amounts are assessed against the policyholder account for mortality coverage and contract expenses. POLICYHOLDER DIVIDENDS Dividends payable to policyholders are included in "Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities" and represent estimates of amounts payable on participating policies which share in favorable underwriting results. Estimates are accrued during the period in which premiums are earned. Changes in estimates are included in income in the period determined. Policyholder dividends do not become legal liabilities unless and until declared by the boards of directors of the insurance companies. MINORITY INTEREST For balance sheet purposes, minority interest represents the interests of noncontrolling shareholders in AFG subsidiaries, including American Financial Corporation ("AFC") preferred stock and preferred securities issued by trust subsidiaries of AFG. For income statement purposes, minority interest expense represents those shareholders' interest in the earnings of AFG subsidiaries as well as AFC preferred dividends and accrued distributions on the trust preferred securities. INCOME TAXES AFC files consolidated federal income tax returns which include all 80%-owned U.S. subsidiaries, except for certain life insurance subsidiaries and their subsidiaries. Because holders of AFC Preferred Stock hold in excess of 20% of AFC's voting rights, AFG (parent) and its direct subsidiary, AFC Holding Company ("AFC Holding" or "AFCH"), are not eligible to file consolidated returns with AFC, and therefore, file separately. Deferred income taxes are calculated using the liability method. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on 8 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED differences between financial reporting and tax bases and are measured using enacted tax rates. Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not that a benefit will be realized. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION As permitted under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," AFG accounts for stock options and other stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value based method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Under AFG's stock option plan, options are granted to officers, directors and key employees at exercise prices equal to the fair value of the shares at the dates of grant. No compensation expense is recognized for stock option grants. BENEFIT PLANS AFG provides retirement benefits to qualified employees of participating companies through contributory and noncontributory defined contribution plans contained in AFG's Retirement and Savings Plan. The Company makes all contributions to the retirement fund and matches a portion of employee contributions to the savings fund. Employees have been permitted to direct the investment of their contributions to independently managed investment funds, while Company contributions have been invested primarily in securities of AFG and affiliates. Employees are being afforded the flexibility to direct the investment of a portion of their vested retirement fund account balances (increasing from 12.5% in July 2002 to 100% in April 2004) from securities of AFG and its affiliates to independently managed investment funds. The Plan owns 12% of AFG's outstanding Common Stock. Company contributions are charged against earnings in the year for which they are declared. AFG and many of its subsidiaries provide health care and life insurance benefits to eligible retirees. AFG also provides postemployment benefits to former or inactive employees (primarily those on disability) who were not deemed retired under other company plans. The projected future cost of providing these benefits is expensed over the period employees earn such benefits. DERIVATIVES Derivatives included in AFG's Balance Sheet consist primarily of investments in common stock warrants (included in other stocks), the equity-based component of certain annuity products (included in annuity benefits accumulated) and call options (included in other investments) used to mitigate the risk embedded in the equity-indexed annuity products. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are included in current earnings. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share includes the following dilutive effect of common stock options: second quarter of 2002 and 2001 - 693,000 shares and 637,000 shares; six months of 2002 and 2001 - 572,000 shares and 534,000 shares, respectively. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For cash flow purposes, "investing activities" are defined as making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property and equipment. "Financing activities" include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on their investments, borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed. Annuity receipts, benefits and withdrawals are also reflected as financing activities. All other activities are considered "operating". Short-term investments having original maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents for purposes of the financial statements. 9 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED B. ACQUISITIONS AND SALES OF SUBSIDIARIES MANHATTAN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE On June 28, 2002, GAFRI acquired Manhattan National Life Insurance Company ("MNL") from Conseco, Inc. for $48.5 million in cash. While MNL is not currently writing new policies, the company reported over $43 million of statutory renewal premiums in 2001. At December 31, 2001, MNL had approximately 90,000 policies in force (primarily term life) representing over $12 billion in face amount of insurance, statutory assets of $297.8 million and statutory capital and surplus of $23.1 million. JAPANESE DIVISION In December 2000, AFG agreed to sell its Japanese property and casualty division to Mitsui Marine & Fire Insurance Company of America for $22 million in cash and recorded an estimated $10.7 million pretax loss. Upon completion of the sale in March 2001, AFG realized an additional pretax loss of $1.6 million and deferred a gain of approximately $21 million on ceded insurance; the deferred gain is being recognized over the estimated settlement period (weighted average of 4 years) of the ceded claims. 10 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED C. SEGMENTS OF OPERATIONS AFG's property and casualty group is engaged primarily in specialty and private passenger automobile insurance businesses. The Specialty group includes a highly diversified group of specialty business units. Some of the more significant areas are inland and ocean marine, California workers' compensation, agricultural-related coverages, executive and professional liability, fidelity and surety bonds, collateral protection, and umbrella and excess coverages. The Personal group writes nonstandard and preferred/standard private passenger auto and other personal insurance coverage. AFG's annuity, life and health business markets primarily retirement products as well as life and supplemental health insurance. The following table (in thousands) shows AFG's revenues and operating profit (loss) by significant business segment. Operating profit (loss) represents total revenues less operating expenses.
Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, --------------------- ------------------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- REVENUES (a) Property and casualty insurance: Premiums earned: Specialty $370,286 $356,188 $ 726,701 $ 672,495 Personal 248,617 322,629 495,820 650,261 Other lines (b) 32 746 322 1,530 -------- -------- ---------- ---------- 618,935 679,563 1,222,843 1,324,286 Investment and other income 75,678 106,440 175,937 213,775 -------- -------- ---------- ---------- 694,613 786,003 1,398,780 1,538,061 Annuities, life and health (c) 207,620 202,562 425,042 419,592 Other 16,437 4,674 19,984 7,836 -------- -------- ---------- ---------- $918,670 $993,239 $1,843,806 $1,965,489 ======== ======== ========== ========== OPERATING PROFIT (Loss) Property and casualty insurance: Underwriting: Specialty $ 7,377 ($ 4,609) $ 12,671 ($ 6,839) Personal (2,654) (35,795) (7,893) (63,577) Other lines (b) (11,514) 654 (20,840) (5,801) -------- -------- ---------- ---------- (6,791) (39,750) (16,062) (76,217) Investment and other income 32,923 69,147 96,174 144,349 -------- -------- ---------- ---------- 26,132 29,397 80,112 68,132 Annuities, life and health 11,108 17,335 33,089 47,458 Other (d) (13,319) (26,610) (38,426) (54,620) -------- -------- ---------- ---------- $ 23,921 $ 20,122 $ 74,775 $ 60,970 ======== ======== ========== ==========
(a) Revenues include sales of products and services as well as other income earned by the respective segments. (b) Represents development of lines in "run-off"; AFG has ceased underwriting new business in these operations. (c) Represents primarily investment income. (d) Includes holding company expenses. 11 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED D. GOODWILL Effective January 1, 2002, goodwill is no longer amortized but is subject to annual impairment testing under a two step process. Under the first step, an entity's net assets are broken down into reporting units and compared to their fair value. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. AFG has completed the first step of its transitional impairment test and has identified potential impairment of goodwill in its annuities and life insurance segment and the personal lines segment of its property and casualty insurance business. The second step of the impairment test, that will measure the amount of impairment loss, will be completed by the end of the year with any resulting impairment charge reported by restating first quarter 2002 results for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. Management believes that while an impairment charge may be as much as 15% of the carrying value of goodwill at June 30, 2002, it may be as little as half of that amount. If the goodwill amortization of $3.4 million ($.05 per share) in the second quarter and $6.8 million ($.10 per share) in the first six months of 2001 had not been expensed, net earnings (loss) for the periods would have been a loss of $348,000 ($.01 per share) and earnings of $16.2 million ($.24 per share), respectively. E. LONG-TERM DEBT The carrying value of long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2002 2001 -------- ----------- HOLDING COMPANIES: AFG 7-1/8% Senior Debentures due April 2009 $301,203 $301,108 AFG 7-1/8% Senior Debentures due December 2007 79,600 79,600 AFC notes payable under bank line 218,000 203,000 APU 10-7/8% Subordinated Notes due May 2011 11,527 11,557 Other 12,249 13,695 -------- -------- $622,579 $608,960 ======== ======== SUBSIDIARIES: GAFRI 6-7/8% Senior Notes due June 2008 $100,000 $100,000 GAFRI notes payable under bank line 121,100 121,100 Notes payable secured by real estate 35,936 36,253 Other 13,098 13,399 -------- -------- $270,134 $270,752 ======== ======== At June 30, 2002, scheduled principal payments on debt for the balance of 2002 and the subsequent five years were as follows (in millions): Holding Companies Subsidiaries Total --------- ------------ ------ 2002 $227.2 $ .6 $227.8 2003 - 1.2 1.2 2004 - 122.4 122.4 2005 - 10.4 10.4 2006 - 19.1 19.1 2007 79.7 .6 80.3 AFC and GAFRI each have an unsecured credit agreement with a group of banks under which they can borrow up to $300 million and $155 million, respectively. Borrowings bear interest at floating rates based on prime or Eurodollar rates. Loans mature in December 2002 under the AFC credit agreement and in December 2004 under the GAFRI credit agreement. 12 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED F. MINORITY INTEREST Minority interest in AFG's balance sheet is comprised of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2002 2001 -------- ----------- Interest of noncontrolling shareholders in subsidiaries' common stock $149,846 $140,913 Preferred securities issued by subsidiary trusts 241,663 241,663 AFC preferred stock 72,154 72,154 -------- -------- $463,663 $454,730 ======== ======== PREFERRED SECURITIES Wholly-owned subsidiary trusts of AFG and GAFRI have issued preferred securities and, in turn, purchased a like amount of subordinated debt which provides interest and principal payments to fund the respective trusts' obligations. The preferred securities must be redeemed upon maturity or redemption of the subordinated debt. AFG and GAFRI effectively provide unconditional guarantees of their respective trusts' obligations. The preferred securities consisted of the following (in thousands):
Date of June 30, December 31, Optional Issuance Issue (Maturity Date) 2002 2001 Redemption Dates ------------- ------------------------ -------- ----------- -------------------- October 1996 AFCH 9-1/8% TOPrS (2026) $98,750 $98,750 Currently redeemable November 1996 GAFRI 9-1/4% TOPrS (2026) 72,913 72,913 Currently redeemable March 1997 GAFRI 8-7/8% Pfd (2027) 70,000 70,000 On or after 3/1/2007
AFC PREFERRED STOCK AFC's Preferred Stock is voting, cumulative, and consists of the following: SERIES J, no par value; $25.00 liquidating value per share; annual dividends per share $2.00; redeemable at AFC's option at $25.75 per share beginning December 2005 declining to $25.00 at December 2007 and thereafter; 2,886,161 shares (stated value $72.2 million) outstanding. MINORITY INTEREST EXPENSE Minority interest expense is comprised of (in thousands): Six months ended June 30, ------------------- 2002 2001 ---- ---- Interest of noncontrolling shareholders in earnings of subsidiaries $ 4,349 $ 6,524 Effect of basis difference in realized gains (losses) of subsidiaries (2,517) - Accrued distributions by subsidiaries on preferred securities: Trust issued securities, net of tax 7,141 8,908 AFC preferred stock 2,886 2,886 ------- ------- $11,859 $18,318 ======= ======= G. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY At June 30, 2002, there were 68,790,697 shares of AFG Common Stock outstanding, including 1,362,585 shares held by American Premier for possible distribution to certain creditors and other claimants upon proper claim presentation and settlement pursuant to the 1978 plan of reorganization of American Premier's predecessor, The Penn Central Corporation. Shares being held for distribution are not eligible to vote but otherwise are accounted for as issued and outstanding. AFG is authorized to issue 12.5 million shares of Voting Preferred Stock and 12.5 million shares of Nonvoting Preferred Stock, each without par value. 13 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED At June 30, 2002, there were 9.7 million shares of AFG Common Stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of stock options. As of that date, options for 7 million shares were outstanding. Options generally become exercisable at the rate of 20% per year commencing one year after grant; those granted to non-employee directors of AFG are fully exercisable upon grant. Options generally expire ten years after the date of grant. The change in unrealized gain on marketable securities for the six months ended June 30 included the following (in millions):
Minority Pretax Taxes Interest Net ------ ----- -------- ----- 2002 -------------------------------------- Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period $ 58.6 ($20.1) ($1.6) $36.9 Realized losses included in net income 65.4 (22.7) (5.4) 37.3 ------ ----- ---- ----- Change in unrealized gain on marketable securities, net $124.0 ($42.8) ($7.0) $74.2 ====== ===== ==== ===== 2001 --------------------------------------- Unrealized holding losses on securities arising during the period ($ 3.4) $ 1.0 ($0.7) ($ 3.1) Adoption of EITF 99-20 16.9 (6.0) (0.9) 10.0 Realized losses included in net income 33.3 (11.7) (2.1) 19.5 ------ ----- ---- ----- Change in unrealized gain on marketable securities, net $ 46.8 ($16.7) ($3.7) $26.4 ====== ===== ==== =====
H. EQUITY IN LOSSES OF INVESTEES Since 1998, AFG subsidiaries have made loans to two start-up manufacturing businesses which were previously owned by unrelated third-parties. During 2000, the former owners chose to forfeit their equity interests to AFG rather than invest additional capital. During the fourth quarter of 2000, AFG sold the equity interests to a group of employees for nominal cash consideration plus warrants to repurchase a significant ownership interest. Due to the absence of significant financial investment by the buyers relative to the amount of loans ($61.5 million at December 31, 2000) owed to AFG subsidiaries, the sale was not recognized as a divestiture for accounting purposes. Assets of the businesses transferred ($56.4 million at June 30, 2002 and $57.1 million at December 31, 2001) are included in other assets; liabilities of the businesses transferred ($10.6 million at June 30, 2002 and $11.8 million at December 31, 2001, after consolidation and elimination of loans from AFG subsidiaries) are included in other liabilities. Investee losses in the Statement of Operations represents AFG's equity in the losses of these two companies. One of the businesses is involved in litigation impacting its operations; see "Investee Corporations" in Management's Discussion and Analysis. I. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Aside from matters disclosed in Item 1 of Part II to this report, there have been no significant changes to the matters discussed and referred to in Note L "Commitments and Contingencies" of AFG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2001. 14 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS GENERAL AFG and its subsidiaries, AFC and American Premier, are organized as holding companies with almost all of their operations being conducted by subsidiaries. These parent corporations, however, have continuing cash needs for administrative expenses, the payment of principal and interest on borrowings, shareholder dividends, and taxes. Therefore, certain analyses are best done on a parent only basis while others are best done on a total enterprise basis. In addition, since most of its businesses are financial in nature, AFG does not prepare its consolidated financial statements using a current-noncurrent format. Consequently, certain traditional ratios and financial analysis tests are not meaningful. IT INITIATIVE In 1999, AFG initiated an enterprise-wide project to study its information technology ("IT") resources, needs and opportunities. The initiative, involving improvements in physical infrastructure and business support systems, entails extensive effort and costs over a period of several years. While the costs precede the expected savings, management believes the benefits will exceed the costs incurred, all of which have been and will be funded through available working capital. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believes", "expects", "may", "will", "should", "seeks", "intends", "plans", "estimates", "anticipates" or the negative version of those words or other comparable terminology. Examples of such forward-looking statements include statements relating to: expectations concerning market and other conditions and their effect on future premiums, revenues, earnings and investment activities; expected losses and the adequacy of reserves for asbestos, environmental pollution and mass tort claims; rate increases, improved loss experience and expected expense savings resulting from recent initiatives. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such forward-looking statements for a variety of factors including: o changes in economic conditions, including interest rates, performance of securities markets, and the availability of capital; o regulatory actions; o changes in legal environment; o tax law changes; o levels of natural catastrophes, terrorist events, incidents of war and other major losses; o the ultimate amount of liabilities associated with certain asbestos and environmental-related insurance claims; o adequacy of loss reserves; o availability of reinsurance and ability of reinsurers to pay their obligations; and o competitive pressures, including the ability to obtain rate increases. The forward-looking statements herein are made only as of the date of this report. AFG assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements. 15 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES RATIOS AFG's debt to total capital ratio (at the parent holding company level) was approximately 26% at June 30, 2002, and 27% at December 31, 2001. SOURCES OF FUNDS Management believes the parent holding companies have sufficient resources to meet their liquidity requirements, primarily through funds generated by their subsidiaries' operations. If funds provided by subsidiaries through dividends and tax payments are insufficient to meet fixed charges in any period, the holding companies would be required to generate cash through borrowings, sales of securities or other assets, or similar transactions. AFC has a revolving credit agreement with several banks under which it can borrow up to $300 million until December 31, 2002. At June 30, 2002, just under three-fourths of the credit line had been used. While management expects to negotiate a replacement bank agreement later this year, market conditions indicate the maximum amount may be smaller and interest costs will likely be greater. INVESTMENTS AFG's investment portfolio at June 30, 2002, contained $11.4 billion in "Fixed maturities" and $325.2 million in "Other stocks", all carried at market value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders' equity on an after-tax basis. At June 30, 2002, AFG had pretax net unrealized gains of $269.5 million on fixed maturities and $142.4 million on other stocks. Approximately 93% of the fixed maturities held by AFG at June 30, 2002, were rated "investment grade" (credit rating of AAA to BBB) by nationally recognized rating agencies. Investment grade securities generally bear lower yields and lower degrees of risk than those that are unrated and noninvestment grade. Management believes that a high quality investment portfolio is more likely to generate a stable and predictable investment return. Individual portfolio securities are sold creating gains or losses as market opportunities exist. Since all of these securities are carried at market value in the balance sheet, there is virtually no effect on liquidity or financial condition upon the sale and ultimate realization of unrealized gains and losses. 16 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED Summarized information for the unrealized gains and losses recorded in AFG's balance sheet at June 30, 2002, is shown in the following table (dollars in millions). Approximately $517 million of "Fixed maturities" and $46 million of "Other stocks" had no unrealized gains or losses at June 30, 2002. Securities Securities with with Unrealized Unrealized Gains Losses ---------- ---------- FIXED MATURITIES ---------------- Market value of securities $9,052 $1,860 Amortized cost of securities $8,674 $1,968 Gross unrealized gain or loss $ 378 $ 108 Market value as % of amortized cost 104% 95% Number of security positions 1,533 312 Number individually exceeding $2 million gain or loss 4 12 Concentration of gains or losses by type or industry (exceeding 5% of unrealized): Mortgage-backed securities $128.6 $ 8.6 Banks 34.5 - State and municipal 25.6 4.8 U.S. government 23.4 .9 Asset-backed securities 14.2 13.9 Air transportation 4.7 8.9 Telephone communications 3.9 19.4 Cable television .2 7.9 Percentage rated investment grade 97% 78% OTHER STOCKS ------------ Market value of securities $ 258 $ 21 Cost of securities $ 106 $ 31 Gross unrealized gain or loss $ 152 $ 10 Market value as % of cost 243% 68% Number individually exceeding $2 million gain or loss 2 1 AFG's investment in equity securities of Provident Financial Group, a Cincinnati-based commercial banking and financial services company, represents $138 million of the $152 million in unrealized gains on other stocks at June 30, 2002. The table below sets forth the scheduled maturities of fixed maturity securities at June 30, 2002, based on their market values. Securities Securities with with Unrealized Unrealized Maturity Gains Losses -------- ---------- ---------- One year or less 6% 1% After one year through five years 19 25 After five years through ten years 24 38 After ten years 15 15 --- --- 64 79 Mortgage-backed securities 36 21 --- --- 100% 100% === === 17 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED AFG realized aggregate losses of $11 million during the second quarter of 2002 on $209.9 million in sales of fixed maturity securities (28 issues; 23 issuers) that had unrealized losses at March 31, 2002. Market values of 22 of the issues increased an aggregate of $4 million from March 31 to date of sale. One of the securities was a Worldcom bond that decreased in value by $3.3 million from March 31 to the date of sale due to the decline in Worldcom's financial condition. Market values of the remaining five securities decreased an aggregate of $1.2 million from March 31 to the sale date. Six of the 28 issues had unrealized losses greater than $500,000 at March 31. Excluding Worldcom, actual losses on sale were $1.3 million less than the unrealized loss at March 31. Although AFG had the ability to continue holding these investments, its intent to hold them changed due primarily to deterioration in the issuer's credit, decisions to lessen exposure to a particular credit or industry, or to modify asset allocation within the portfolio. The table below (dollars in millions) summarizes the length of time securities have been in an unrealized gain or loss position at June 30, 2002.
Market Aggregate Aggregate Value as Market Unrealized % of Cost Value Gain (Loss) Basis --------- ----------- --------- Fixed Maturities ---------------------------------------------- SECURITIES WITH UNREALIZED GAINS: Exceeding $500,000 at 6/30/02 and for: Less than one year (172 issues) $2,192 $133 106.5% More than one year (51 issues) 688 60 109.6 Less than $500,000 at 6/30/02 (1,310 issues) 6,172 185 103.1 ------ ---- $9,052 $378 104.4 ====== ==== SECURITIES WITH UNREALIZED LOSSES: Exceeding $500,000 at 6/30/02 and for: Less than one year (37 issues) $ 307 ($ 47) 86.7% More than one year (14 issues) 100 (31) 76.3 Less than $500,000 at 6/30/02 (261 issues) 1,453 (30) 98.0 ------ ---- $1,860 ($108) 94.5 ====== ==== Other Stocks --------------------------------------------- SECURITIES WITH UNREALIZED GAINS: Exceeding $500,000 at 6/30/02 and for: Less than one year (2 issues) $ 10 $ 2 125.0% More than one year (4 issues) 234 147 269.0 Less than $500,000 at 6/30/02 (57 issues) 14 3 127.3 ------ ---- $ 258 $152 243.4 ====== ==== SECURITIES WITH UNREALIZED LOSSES: Exceeding $500,000 at 6/30/02 and for: Less than one year (3 issues) $ 4 ($ 6) 40.0% More than one year (0 issues) - - - Less than $500,000 at 6/30/02 (71 issues) 17 (4) 81.0 ------ ---- $ 21 ($ 10) 67.7 ====== ====
When a decline in the value of a specific investment is considered to be "other than temporary," a provision for impairment is charged to earnings (accounted for as a realized loss) and the cost basis of that investment is reduced. The determination of whether unrealized losses are "other than temporary" requires judgment based on subjective as well as objective factors. A listing of factors considered and resources used is contained in the discussion of "Investments" under Management's Discussion and Analysis in AFG's 2001 Form 10-K. 18 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED Based on its analysis, management believes (i) AFG will recover its cost basis in the securities with unrealized losses and (ii) that AFG has the ability and intent to hold the securities until they mature or recover in value. Should either of these beliefs change with regard to a particular security, a charge for impairment would likely be required. While it is not possible to accurately predict if or when a specific security will become impaired, charges for other than temporary impairment could be material to results of operations in a future period. Management believes it is not likely that future impairment charges will have a significant effect on AFG's liquidity. UNCERTAINTIES As more fully explained in the following paragraphs, management believes that the areas posing the greatest risk of material loss are the adequacy of its insurance reserves and American Premier's contingencies arising out of its former operations. PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE RESERVES Future costs of claims are projected based on historical trends adjusted for changes in underwriting standards, policy provisions, product mix and other factors. Estimating the liability for unpaid losses and LAE is inherently judgmental and is influenced by factors which are subject to significant variation. Through the use of analytical reserve development techniques, management monitors items such as the effect of inflation on medical, hospitalization, material, repair and replacement costs, general economic trends and the legal environment. ASBESTOS AND ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED ("A&E") RESERVES Establishing reserves for A&E claims is subject to uncertainties that are significantly greater than those presented by other types of claims. Estimating ultimate liability for asbestos claims presents unique and difficult challenges to the insurance industry due to, among other things, inconsistent court decisions, an increase in bankruptcy filings as a result of asbestos-related liabilities, novel theories of coverage, and judicial interpretations that often expand theories of recovery and broaden the scope of coverage. The casualty insurance industry is engaged, as is AFG, in extensive litigation over these coverage and liability issues as the volume and severity of claims against asbestos defendants continue to increase. While management believes that AFG's reserves for A&E claims are a reasonable estimate of ultimate liability for such claims, actual results may vary materially from the amount currently recorded due to outstanding issues and uncertainties such as whether coverage exists, whether claims are to be allocated among triggered policies and implicated years, whether claimants who exhibit no signs of illness will be successful in pursuing their claims, predicting the number of future claims, and the impact of recent bankruptcy filings. Further, certain policyholders assert that each bodily injury claim should be treated as a separate occurrence under the policy, and that their claims are not subject to aggregate limits on coverage because either their policies did not contain aggregate limits with respect to products liability coverage or, faced with exhaustion of products coverage limits, their asbestos claims fall within non-products liability coverage which is not subject to any aggregate limit. These claims are now being contested in insurance coverage litigation in various jurisdictions. In rejecting the claims that are the basis of this litigation, AFG believes its coverage defenses are substantial and intends to continue to vigorously defend its position. Nonetheless, the outcome of disputes related to asbestos and environmental matters, whether through litigation or negotiation, may result in liabilities exceeding current related reserves by amounts that 19 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED could have a material adverse effect upon AFG's results of operations and financial condition. For further discussion of uncertainties and litigation involving AFG, see "Legal Proceedings." RESULTS OF OPERATIONS GENERAL Results of operations as shown in the accompanying financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Many investors and analysts focus on "core earnings" of companies, setting aside certain items included in net earnings. Nonetheless, these items are significant components of AFG's overall financial results. The following table reconciles AFG's operating earnings before income taxes as shown in the Statement of Operations to "core earnings" as generally referred to in quarterly news releases and independent financial analysts' reports (in millions, except per share amounts):
Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, -------------------- ----------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- Operating earnings before income taxes $23.9 $20.1 $ 74.8 $61.0 Adjustments: Eliminate net realized losses 47.6 26.4 65.4 34.9 Include minority interest (10.8) (12.6) (21.7) (25.2) ----- ----- ------ ----- 60.7 33.9 118.5 70.7 Provision for income taxes 17.9 10.0 22.8 25.0 ----- ----- ------ ----- Core earnings from insurance businesses $42.8 $23.9 $ 95.7 $45.7 ===== ===== ====== ===== Per Common Share (diluted) $.62 $.35 $1.38 $.67 ==== ==== ===== ====
"Core earnings" for the first six months of 2002 include a $16 million ($.23 per share) first quarter tax benefit resulting from the reduction of previously accrued amounts due to the resolution of certain tax matters. "Core earnings" for 2001 include goodwill amortization expense of $3.4 million ($.05 per share) in the second quarter and $6.8 million ($.10 per share) for the first six months. The improvement in "core earnings" in the comparable second quarter and six month results was due primarily to significantly improved property and casualty underwriting results. PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE - UNDERWRITING AFG's property and casualty group consists of two major business groups: Specialty and Personal. The Specialty group includes a highly diversified group of business lines. Some of the more significant areas are inland and ocean marine, California workers' compensation, agricultural-related coverages, executive and professional liability, fidelity and surety bonds, collateral protection, and umbrella and excess coverages. The Personal group sells nonstandard and preferred/standard private passenger auto insurance and, to a lesser extent, homeowners' insurance. Nonstandard automobile insurance covers risk not typically accepted for standard automobile coverage because of an applicant's driving record, type of vehicle, age or other criteria. 20 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED Underwriting profitability is measured by the combined ratio which is a sum of the ratios of underwriting losses, loss adjustment expenses, underwriting expenses and policyholder dividends to premiums. When the combined ratio is under 100%, underwriting results are generally considered profitable; when the ratio is over 100%, underwriting results are generally considered unprofitable. The combined ratio does not reflect investment income, other income or federal income taxes. Premiums and combined ratios for AFG's property and casualty insurance subsidiaries were as follows (dollars in millions):
Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ------------------- ----------------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- Gross Written Premiums (GAAP) Specialty $662.1 $544.1 $1,241.0 $1,030.0 Personal 335.9 312.9 689.5 692.9 Other lines - .1 .3 .1 ------ ------ -------- -------- $998.0 $857.1 $1,930.8 $1,723.0 ====== ====== ======== ======== Net Written Premiums (GAAP) Specialty $393.8 $393.8 $ 780.5 $ 750.4 Personal 244.9 252.0 501.3(a) 622.5 Other lines - - .3 - ------ ------ -------- -------- $638.7 $645.8 $1,282.1 $1,372.9 ====== ====== ======== ======== Combined Ratios (GAAP) Specialty 98.0% 101.3% 98.3% 101.0% Personal 101.1 111.1 101.6 109.8 Aggregate (including discontinued lines) 101.1 105.9 101.4 105.7 (a) Reflects the ceding of $171 million in premiums in 2002 compared to $50 million in 2001 under a reinsurance agreement (effective April 1, 2001).
SPECIALTY The Specialty group's gross written premiums for the second quarter and six months of 2002 increased more than 20% over the comparable 2001 periods. These increases reflect the impact of rate increases and the realization of growth opportunities in certain commercial markets, partially offset by the decision to discontinue certain lines of business (during 2001) that were not achieving adequate returns. Specialty rate increases averaged approximately 30% during the first six months of 2002 and are expected to average about 30% for the year. Net written premiums were comparable to 2001 for the second quarter and increased by 4% for the six months. Strong growth in gross written premiums was offset by increased reinsurance coverage in certain lines. The Specialty group reported a solid underwriting profit for the six months and second quarter of 2002 with a combined ratio of 98.0% for the quarter and 98.3% for the six months. The improvement in the combined ratios compared to 2001 reflects strategic changes in the mix of specialty businesses and the impact of rate increases. PERSONAL The Personal group's gross written premiums for the second quarter increased 7% compared to the second quarter of 2001 as the impact of rate increases was partially offset by lower business volume. Effective April 1, 2001, AFG began reinsuring 80% of the automobile physical damage business written by three of its insurance subsidiaries. In July 2001, the agreement was amended to increase the level of reinsurance to 90% and to add an additional 21 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED insurance subsidiary. This agreement enables AFG to reallocate some of its capital to the more profitable specialty operations. The decline in net written premiums for the second quarter and six months reflects the impact of this reinsurance agreement. Rate increases implemented in the first six months of 2002 were about 8% and are expected to be about 10% for the year. As a result of rate increases implemented over the last year, the Personal group's combined ratio improved by 10 points for the second quarter and 8.2 points for the six months compared to the 2001 periods. Nearly 90% of the Personal group's business is written through independent agents. Business written through this distribution channel achieved an underwriting profit for the third consecutive quarter with a combined ratio of 98.2% for second quarter of 2002. Management expects the Personal group as a whole to achieve underwriting profitability by the fourth quarter of 2002. REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS AFG's subsidiaries are engaged in a variety of real estate operations including hotels, apartments, office buildings and recreational facilities; they also own several parcels of land. Revenues and expenses of these operations, including gains and losses on disposal, are included in AFG's Statement of Operations as shown below (in millions).
Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ----------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- Other income $29.6 $29.4 $44.9 $61.4 Other operating and general expenses 17.7 16.6 32.2 31.6 Interest charges on borrowed money .7 .6 1.3 1.3 Minority interest expense, net .4 1.4 .4 3.3
Other income includes net pretax gains on the sale of real estate assets of $7.5 million in the second quarter and $7.6 million in the first six months of 2002 compared to $9.3 million and $24.6 million for the 2001 periods. OTHER INCOME Excluding gains on sales of real estate assets (discussed above), other income increased $7.4 million (16%) for the second quarter and $12.5 million (14%) for the first six months of 2002 compared to 2001 due primarily to fees earned by the Specialty group's new warranty business and higher fee income in certain other specialty insurance operations. REALIZED GAINS Realized capital gains have been an important part of the return on investments. Individual assets are sold creating gains and losses as market opportunities exist. LOSSES ON SECURITIES Realized losses on securities include provisions for other than temporary impairment of securities still held as follows: second quarter of 2002 and 2001 - $70.1 million and $29.2 million; six months of 2002 and 2001 -$88.4 million and $37.2 million, respectively. Increased impairment charges in recent years reflect a rise in corporate defaults in the marketplace. Warrants to purchase common stock of publicly traded companies are generally considered derivatives and marked to market through current earnings as realized gains and losses. Realized losses on securities include gains of $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2002 and $660,000 for the first six months of 2002 compared to gains of $3.2 million and $2.3 million in the 2001 periods to adjust the carrying value of AFG's investment in warrants to market value ($26.4 million at June 30, 2002). 22 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED LOSS ON SUBSIDIARIES AFG recognized a $1.6 million pretax loss in connection with the sale of the Japanese division in 2001. ANNUITY BENEFITS Annuity benefits reflect amounts accrued on annuity policyholders' funds accumulated. The majority of GAFRI's fixed rate annuity products permit GAFRI to change the crediting rate at any time (subject to minimum interest rate guarantees of 3% or 4% per annum). As a result, management has been able to react to changes in market interest rates and maintain a desired interest rate spread. INTEREST EXPENSE Interest expense for the first six months of 2002 decreased compared to 2001 as lower average interest rates on AFG's variable rate debt more than offset higher average indebtedness. OTHER OPERATING AND GENERAL EXPENSES Other operating and general expenses for the second quarter and first six months of 2001 include goodwill amortization of $3.4 million and $6.8 million, respectively. Under SFAS No. 142, which was implemented January 1, 2002, goodwill is no longer amortized. Excluding 2001 goodwill amortization, other operating and general expenses increased $10.7 million (9%) for the second quarter and $19.5 million (9%) for the first six months compared to 2001. Expenses of the Specialty group's new warranty business, higher expenses related to growth in certain other Specialty operations and increased amortization of annuity and life deferred policy acquisition costs were partially offset by lower IT-related expenses. INCOME TAXES The 2002 provision for income taxes includes a $16 million first quarter tax benefit for the reduction of previously accrued amounts due to the resolution of certain tax matters. INVESTEE CORPORATIONS Equity in losses of investee corporations represents losses of two start-up manufacturing businesses (see Note H). In November 2001, an injunction was issued against one of the companies which would prohibit the company from using equipment subject to litigation alleging the misappropriation of a trade secret and effectively close the plant. The injunction was subsequently modified, pending appeal, to permit operations to continue and require certain escrow payments. If the investee is unsuccessful in its attempt to have the injunction lifted or further modified, or if operating results fail to improve, a substantial portion of AFG's investment ($32.3 million as of June 30, 2002), may be written off. CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE The cumulative effect of accounting change represents the implementation of a new accounting standard (EITF 99-20) which resulted in a write down of $16.9 million ($10.0 million or $.15 per share after tax and minority interest) of the carrying value of certain collateralized debt obligations as of April 1, 2001. ---------------------------------------------------------- ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE OF MARKET RISK ------------------------------------------------------ As of June 30, 2002, there were no material changes to the information provided in AFG's Form 10-K for 2001 under the caption "Exposure to Market Risk" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 23 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ----------------- AFG's subsidiaries are parties to litigation and receive claims asserting alleged injuries and damages from asbestos, environmental and other substances and workplace hazards and have established loss accruals for such potential liabilities. As previously reported, A.P. Green Industries, Inc. and its subsidiary, A.P. Green Services, Inc. (the "Policyholders") filed petitions for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (In re: Global Industrial Technologies, Inc., et al. filed February 14, 2002). Great American Insurance Company and certain other insurers are parties to litigation with the Policyholders involving liability coverage for a substantial number of asbestos related bodily injury claims that have been asserted against the Policyholders. These claims (some of which are direct actions against Great American) allege that the refractory materials manufactured, sold or installed by the Policyholders contained asbestos and resulted in bodily injury from exposure to asbestos. The Policyholders seek to recover defense and indemnity expenses related to those claims from a number of insurers, including Great American, and in an effort to maximize coverage assert that Great American's policies on various grounds are not subject to aggregate limits on liability, that each exposure alleged by a claimant constitutes a separate occurrence, and that each insurer is liable for all sums the Policyholders become legally obliged to pay. Prior to the bankruptcy filing, Great American sought to have these coverage issues decided as part of a contribution and declaratory judgment action that it brought several years earlier (Great American Insurance Company, et al. v. The Royal Insurance Company, et al., United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, filed January 29, 1998) (the "District Court Action") and asked the court to declare, among other things, that all asbestos bodily injury claims against the Policyholders constitute not more than one occurrence and are subject to a $1,000,000 aggregate limit under each of the four Great American policies at issue in the action and should be allocated among triggered policies and implicated years on a pro rata basis. Great American believes that its coverage defenses are substantial and intends to vigorously defend its position if it is unable to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution of the claims. The bankruptcy filing, however, stays the District Court Action. In March 2002, Great American and certain other insurers filed a motion in the Bankruptcy Court to modify the stay so as to permit the District Court action to proceed. During the same month, the Policyholders filed adversary proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court to decide the coverage issues. On June 4, 2002, the Bankruptcy Court entered orders continuing proceedings on both the stay motion and the adversary proceeding and referring the insurance coverage dispute to non-binding mediation. If the mediation does not result in a negotiated settlement, and if the stay is not modified or the adversary proceedings are permitted to go forward in the Bankruptcy Court, then the resolution of these disputes will be subject to the complexities and uncertainties associated with a Chapter 11 proceeding. For a further discussion of the uncertainties relative to confronting asbestos and environmental claims, see the following sections of AFG's 2001 Form 10-K: Business - "Asbestos and Environmental Reserves" and Note L - "Commitments 24 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q PART II OTHER INFORMATION - CONTINUED And Contingencies" to the Financial Statements. As a consequence of these uncertainties, the outcome of disputes related to asbestos and environmental matters, whether through litigation or negotiation, may result in liabilities exceeding current related reserves by an amount that could have a material adverse effect on AFG's results of operations and financial condition. In March 2000, a jury in Dallas, Texas, returned a verdict against Great American Life Insurance Company ("GALIC") with total damages of $11.2 million in a lawsuit brought by two former agents of GALIC (Martin v. Great American Life Insurance Company, 191st District Court of Dallas County, Texas, Case No. 96-04843). The former agents had alleged that their agency agreement with GALIC had been wrongfully terminated. On August 6, 2002, the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals issued an opinion reversing the verdict in its entirety and finding that GALIC had no liability to the plaintiffs based on the facts of the case. The plaintiffs have no further appeal rights in this case. ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS --------------------------------------------------- AFG's Annual Meeting of shareholders was held on June 17, 2002; the only issue voted upon was the election of a Board of Directors. Approximately 90% of the shares eligible to vote were represented at the meeting. All eight nominees were elected. Name For Against Withheld Abstain -------------------- ---------- ------- --------- ------- Theodore H. Emmerich 59,494,187 N/A 1,143,385 N/A James E. Evans 55,574,045 N/A 5,063,527 N/A Carl H. Lindner 55,213,887 N/A 5,423,685 N/A Carl H. Lindner III 55,221,162 N/A 5,416,410 N/A Keith E. Lindner 55,213,816 N/A 5,423,756 N/A S. Craig Lindner 55,256,882 N/A 5,380,690 N/A William R. Martin 59,508,963 N/A 1,128,609 N/A William W. Verity 59,748,165 N/A 889,407 N/A -------------------- N/A - Not Applicable ITEM 6 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K -------------------------------- (a) Exhibit 99 - Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (b) Reports on Form 8-K: none 25 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q SIGNATURE --------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, American Financial Group, Inc. has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized. American Financial Group, Inc. August 13, 2002 BY: Fred J. Runk ----------------------------------- Fred J. Runk Senior Vice President and Treasurer 26