-----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, TGGhzdmQImFgCh8xpOM/ab9gLhePv5MHsNHYFZvSUThWSQkvmcjZZgR1fpQjCpfZ wDRhLFEVY6NC7uKrNZInzQ== 0001144204-07-058522.txt : 20071106 0001144204-07-058522.hdr.sgml : 20071106 20071106162207 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-07-058522 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20071105 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20071106 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20071106 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: 21ST CENTURY HOLDING CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001069996 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] IRS NUMBER: 650248866 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-25001 FILM NUMBER: 071218248 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3661 WEST OAKLAND PARK BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: LAUDERDALE LAKES STATE: FL ZIP: 33311 BUSINESS PHONE: 9545819993 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3661 WEST OAKLAND PARK BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: LAUDERDALE LAKES STATE: FL ZIP: 33311 8-K/A 1 v092670_8ka.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K/A
AMENDMENT NO. 1

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report: November 5, 2007
(Date of earliest event reported)


21ST CENTURY HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Florida
 
0-2500111
 
65-0248866
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


3661 West Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 300
 
 
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
 
33311
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 581-9993
 
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o  
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o  
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o  
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o  
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 


 
 

 

This Form 8-K/A is filed to correct a typographical error that was noted in the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 column for the line item “Net Investment Income” on the Consolidated Statement of Operations Table.


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 5, 2007, 21st Century Holding Company (the “Company”) issued a press release to report its results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007. A copy of the press release is attached to this current report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is hereby intended to be furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” As provided in General Instruction B.6 of SEC Form 8-K, such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and it shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
       
(c)
 
Exhibits.
 
99.1
 
21st Century Holding Company Press Release, dated November 5, 2007.
 

 
 
 

 


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 hereunto duly authorized.


 
21ST CENTURY HOLDING COMPANY
     
     
Date: November 6, 2007
By:
/s/ Peter J. Prygelski, III
 
 

Name:  Peter J. Prygelski, III
 
 
Title:    Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
     


 
 

 


Exhibit No.
 
Exhibit Title
99.1
 
   21st Century Holding Company Press Release, dated November 5, 2007.

EX-99.1 2 v092670_ex99-1.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Peter J. Prygelski, CFO, 21st Century Holding Company
(954) 308-1252 or (954) 581-9993


21st CENTURY HOLDING COMPANY REPORTS
THIRD QUARTER RESULTS & REITERATES GUIDANCE


Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, November 5, 2007 - 21st Century Holding Company (Nasdaq: TCHC), today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 (see attached tables).

For the three months ended September 30, 2007, the Company reported net income of $1,868,802, or $0.24 per share on 7,891,650 average undiluted shares outstanding, as compared to net income of $3,029,285, or $0.40 per share on 7,560,872 average undiluted shares outstanding in the same three month period last year. On a diluted share basis, the Company reported earnings of $0.24 per share, based on 7,948,385 average diluted shares outstanding for the same three month period, as compared to $0.40 per share on 7,562,563 average diluted shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2006. The third quarter was impacted by a $2.8 million assessment which was imposed on the Company by the Florida Insurance Guarantee Association (“FIGA”). This assessment centers on the Company’s statutory requirement to participate in funding for the insolvency of other property and casualty insurance carriers that operated within the state of Florida. Upon regulatory approval, this assessment will be fully recouped by the Company through policy surcharges over an anticipated twelve-month period and reflected in the results of operations accordingly. Excluding this charge, the Company’s earnings would have been $0.22 per share greater.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company reported net income of $13,190,036, or $1.66 per share on 7,927,366 undiluted shares versus net income of $17,947,156 or $2.41 per share on 7,433,953 undiluted shares in the same nine month period last year. On a diluted share basis, the Company reported earnings of $1.64 per share, based on 8,050,983 average diluted shares outstanding for the same nine month period, as compared to $2.27 per share based on 7,912,077 average diluted shares outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

Net premiums earned increased $5.5 million or 25.2% to $27.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to $21.7 million for the same three-month period last year. Net premium earned increased $2.1 million or 2.9% to $74.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to $72.3 million for the same nine month period last year.

Total revenues increased $4.8 million or 19.4% to $29.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to $24.8 million for the same three-month period last year. Total revenues increased $7.4 million or 9.0% to $89.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to $82.2 million for the same nine month period last year.

Edward J. (Ted) Lawson, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, said, “Even with this charge to earnings, we believe our fourth quarter will be significantly more profitable and we are hereby reiterating guidance that the Company will report earnings of approximately $2.50 per share for calendar year 2007.”

Mr. Lawson continued, “The significant events that occurred in our third quarter are as follows:
 
1.
The Company is now debt free for the first time in its history.
 
2.
Surplus in both of the Company’s insurance subsidiaries, American Vehicles Insurance Company and Federated National Insurance Company, is at record levels.
 
3.
The Company’s subsidiary, American Vehicle Insurance Company, was approved to write commercial general liability business in California on an Excess & Surplus basis. This license will, over time, become a significant driver of future growth and earnings for the Company.
 
4.
The Company’s reinsurance costs continue to drop, with another drop in costs coming in our fourth quarter.
 
5.
The Company increased its reserve levels at quarter end for both insurance subsidiaries.”

Mr. Lawson concluded saying, “Overall, I believe the Company had a solid third quarter and going forward we expect to report record earnings for the fourth quarter of approximately $0.80 per share.”

The Company will hold an investor conference call at 4:30 PM (ET) today, November 5, 2007. Mr. Lawson and Peter J. Prygelski, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the financial results and review the outlook for the Company. Messrs. Lawson and Prygelski invite interested parties to participate in the conference call. Listeners can access the conference call by dialing toll free 888-460-6235, conference ID 21042064. Please call at least five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation. A replay of the conference call will be available for 7 days at 800-642-1687.





About the Company
The Company, through its subsidiaries, underwrites commercial general liability insurance, homeowners’ property and casualty insurance, flood insurance and personal automobile insurance in the State of Florida. The Company underwrites general liability coverage as an admitted carrier in the States of Louisiana, Texas and Alabama for more than 300 classes of business, including special events. The Company is approved to operate as a surplus lines/non-admitted carrier in the States of Georgia, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Missouri, Arkansas, Nevada, Maryland and California offering the same general liability products. The Company is licensed and has the facilities to market and underwrite other insurance carriers’ lines of business, as well as to process and adjust claims for third party insurance carriers. In addition to insurance services, the Company offers premium finance services to its insureds as well as insureds of certain third party insurance companies.

Safe harbor statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those discussed herein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “estimate,” or “continue” or the other negative variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, uncertainties related to estimates, assumptions and projections generally; inflation and other changes in economic conditions (including changes in interest rates and financial markets); pricing competition and other initiatives by competitors; ability to obtain regulatory approval for applications to underwrite in an additional jurisdiction or for requested rate changes, and the timing thereof; legislative and regulatory developments; the outcome of litigation pending against the Company and any settlement thereof; risks related to the nature of the Company’s business; dependence on investment income and the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio; the adequacy of the Company’s liability for loss and loss adjustment expense; insurance agents; claims experience; limited experience in the insurance industry; ratings by industry services; catastrophe losses; reliance on key personnel; weather conditions (including the severity and frequency of storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and hail); changes in driving patterns and loss trends; acts of war and terrorist activities; court decisions and trends in litigation, and health care and auto repair costs; and other matters described from time to time by the Company in releases and publications, and in periodic reports and other documents filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, investors should be aware that generally accepted accounting principles prescribe when a company may reserve for particular risks, including litigation exposures. Accordingly, results for a given reporting period could be significantly affected if and when a reserve is established for a major contingency. Reported results may therefore appear to be volatile in certain accounting periods.
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21st CENTURY HOLDING COMPANY
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
Revenue:
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
Gross premiums written
 
$
16,063,633
 
$
24,669,503
 
$
109,715,866
 
$
111,031,248
 
Gross premiums ceded
   
(30,736,350
)
 
(57,378,252
)
 
(46,545,180
)
 
(60,750,033
)
                           
Net premiums written
   
(14,672,717
)
 
(32,708,749
)
 
63,170,686
   
50,281,215
 
                           
Increase in prepaid reinsurance premiums
   
19,321,814
   
42,060,048
   
1,503,984
   
32,795,387
 
Decrease in unearned premiums
   
22,532,155
   
12,356,106
   
9,693,313
   
(10,821,117
)
Net change in prepaid reinsurance premiums and
unearned premiums
   
41,853,969
   
54,416,154
   
11,197,297
   
21,974,270
 
                           
Net premiums earned
   
27,181,252
   
21,707,405
   
74,367,983
   
72,255,485
 
Finance revenue
   
116,357
   
335,181
   
462,968
   
1,467,324
 
Managing general agent fees
   
178,129
   
602,119
   
1,600,174
   
1,983,107
 
Net investment income
   
2,328,718
   
1,572,606
   
6,028,654
   
4,380,885
 
Net realized investment (losses) gains
   
(1,441,182
)
 
263,072
   
(1,489,227
)
 
742,624
 
Other income
   
777,517
   
(169,715
)
 
1,756,735
   
779,534
 
                           
Total revenue
   
29,571,321
   
24,770,427
   
89,649,173
   
82,227,230
 
                           
Expenses:
                         
Loss and loss adjustment expenses
   
14,849,851
   
10,270,956
   
38,610,206
   
27,182,957
 
Operating and underwriting expenses
   
3,883,616
   
3,779,909
   
10,948,979
   
8,392,485
 
Salaries and wages
   
1,775,041
   
1,698,993
   
5,064,909
   
5,309,465
 
Interest expense
   
27,824
   
135,168
   
173,077
   
545,455
 
Policy acquisition costs, net of amortization
   
5,379,240
   
4,998,739
   
14,895,770
   
13,043,776
 
                           
Total expenses
   
25,915,572
   
20,883,765
   
69,692,941
   
54,474,138
 
                           
Income before provision for income tax expense
   
3,655,749
   
3,886,662
   
19,956,232
   
27,753,092
 
Provision for income tax expense
   
1,786,947
   
857,377
   
6,766,196
   
9,805,936
 
Net income
 
$
1,868,802
 
$
3,029,285
 
$
13,190,036
 
$
17,947,156
 
Basic net income per share
 
$
0.24
 
$
0.40
 
$
1.66
 
$
2.41
 
Fully diluted net income per share
 
$
0.24
 
$
0.40
 
$
1.64
 
$
2.27
 
                           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
   
7,891,650
   
7,560,872
   
7,927,366
   
7,433,953
 
                           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (assuming dilution)
   
7,948,385
   
7,562,563
   
8,050,983
   
7,912,077
 
                           
Dividends paid per share
 
$
0.18
 
$
0.12
 
$
0.54
 
$
0.36
 




21st CENTURY HOLDING COMPANY
Other Selected Data
(Unaudited)

Balance Sheet
   
Period Ending
 
   
09/30/07
 
12/31/06
 
Total Cash & Investments
 
$
162,010,205
 
$
142,750,333
 
Total Assets
 
$
218,350,767
 
$
212,133,886
 
Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense
 
$
50,319,564
 
$
39,615,478
 
Total Liabilities
 
$
139,198,313
 
$
145,940,468
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
 
$
79,152,454
 
$
66,193,418
 
Common Stock Outstanding
   
7,999,311
   
7,896,919
 
Book Value Per Share
 
$
9.89
 
$
8.38
 



Premium Breakout
   
3 Months Ending
 
9 Months Ending
 
Line of Business
 
09/30/07
 
09/30/06
 
09/30/07
 
09/30/06
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Homeowners’
 
$
8,513
 
$
15,907
 
$
82,472
 
$
80,865
 
General Liability
   
7,377
   
8,293
   
25,601
   
24,750
 
Automobile
   
174
   
469
   
1,642
   
5,416
 
                           
Gross Written Premiums
 
$
16,064
 
$
24,670
 
$
109,716
 
$
111,031
 



Commercial General Liability
Written Premium by State
   
3 Months Ending
 
9 Months Ending
 
State
 
09/30/07
 
09/30/06
 
09/30/07
 
09/30/06
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Florida
 
$
4,563
 
$
5,428
 
$
17,067
 
$
18,169
 
Georgia
   
208
   
660
   
800
   
1,230
 
Kentucky
   
--
   
--
   
5
   
--
 
Louisiana
   
1,365
   
1,380
   
4,047
   
4,234
 
South Carolina
   
47
   
--
   
134
   
--
 
Texas
   
1,194
   
825
   
3,516
   
1,117
 
Virginia
   
--
   
--
   
32
   
--
 
                           
Gross Written Premiums
 
$
7,377
 
$
8,293
 
$
25,601
 
$
24,750
 



Loss Ratios
   
3 Months Ending
 
9 Months Ending
 
Line of Business
 
09/30/07
 
09/30/06
 
09/30/07
 
09/30/06
 
Homeowners’
   
28.78
%
 
63.40
%
 
43.03
%
 
36.00
%
General Liability
   
95.30
%
 
18.01
%
 
55.54
%
 
17.76
%
Automobile
   
260.11
%
 
64.18
%
 
165.72
%
 
78.43
%
All Lines
   
54.63
%
 
47.32
%
 
51.92
%
 
37.62
%

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