10-Q 1 usa9302003edgar.txt CHANDLER USA 9/30/2003 10-Q ============================================================================= UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ---------------------------------- FORM 10-Q X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE --- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE --- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from ________ to ________ COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-15135 CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) OKLAHOMA 73-1325906 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 1010 MANVEL AVENUE, CHANDLER, OKLAHOMA 74834 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (405) 258-0804 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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO --- --- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES NO X --- --- The number of common shares, $1.00 par value, of the registrant outstanding on October 31, 2003 was 2,484, which are owned by Chandler Insurance (Barbados), Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chandler Insurance Company, Ltd. ============================================================================= PAGE i CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. INDEX PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ------------------------------ ITEM 1. ------- Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 .. 1 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 ......................................... 2 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 ......................................... 3 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 .................................. 4 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 .................................. 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 ......................................... 6 Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements .......................... 7 ITEM 2. ------- Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ..................................................... 10 ITEM 4. ------- Controls and Procedures ..................................................... 14 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION --------------------------- Item 1. Legal Proceedings .................................................. 15 Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds .......................... 15 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities .................................... 15 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ................ 15 Item 5. Other Information .................................................. 15 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ................................... 15 Signatures .................................................................. 16 PAGE 1 CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands except share amounts)
September 30, December 31, 2003 2002 ------------- ------------ (Unaudited) ASSETS Investments Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value Restricted (amortized cost $7,306 and $6,737 in 2003 and 2002, respectively) ..... $ 7,435 $ 6,943 Unrestricted (amortized cost $48,569 and $48,362 in 2003 and 2002, respectively).. 49,832 50,096 Fixed maturities held to maturity, at amortized cost Restricted (fair value $394 in 2002) ............................................. - 374 Unrestricted (fair value $1,228 and $895 in 2003 and 2002, respectively) ......... 1,218 846 Equity securities available for sale, at fair value ................................ 62 681 ------------- ------------ Total investments ................................................................ 58,547 58,940 Cash and cash equivalents ($676 and $711 restricted in 2003 and 2002, respectively) ....................................................... 15,036 9,336 Premiums receivable, less allowance for non-collection of $264 and $246 at 2003 and 2002, respectively .................................... 23,903 24,009 Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses, less allowance for non-collection of $2,569 and $2,275 at 2003 and 2002, respectively ................. 7,088 11,198 Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses from related parties .......................... - 80 Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses, less allowance for non-collection of $448 and $492 at 2003 and 2002, respectively ..................... 39,163 50,377 Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses from related parties ........................ 8,377 9,038 Prepaid reinsurance premiums ......................................................... 17,931 19,202 Prepaid reinsurance premiums to related parties ...................................... 10,682 8,680 Deferred policy acquisition costs .................................................... 122 355 Property and equipment, net .......................................................... 9,972 10,093 Amounts due from related parties ..................................................... 9,514 10,582 State insurance licenses, net ........................................................ 3,745 3,745 Other assets ......................................................................... 11,578 14,220 ------------- ------------ Total assets ......................................................................... $ 215,658 $ 229,855 ============= ============ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY Liabilities Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses ......................................... $ 76,176 $ 92,606 Unearned premiums .................................................................. 53,933 55,160 Policyholder deposits .............................................................. 4,800 4,244 Accrued taxes and other payables ................................................... 5,809 8,040 Premiums payable ................................................................... 2,549 2,805 Premiums payable to related parties ................................................ 195 - Debentures ......................................................................... 14,000 24,000 Trust preferred securities ......................................................... 13,000 - ------------- ------------ Total liabilities ................................................................ 170,462 186,855 ------------- ------------ Shareholder's equity Common stock, $1.00 par value, 50,000 shares authorized; 2,484 shares issued and outstanding .............................................. 2 2 Paid-in surplus .................................................................... 60,584 60,584 Accumulated deficit ................................................................ (16,350) (19,316) Accumulated other comprehensive income: Unrealized gain on investments available for sale, net of deferred income taxes ......................................................... 960 1,730 ------------- ------------ Total shareholder's equity ....................................................... 45,196 43,000 ------------- ------------ Total liabilities and shareholder's equity ........................................... $ 215,658 $ 229,855 ============= ============
See accompanying Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. PAGE 2 CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands)
Three months ended September 30, -------------------------------- 2003 2002 ------------- ------------ Premiums and other revenues Direct premiums written and assumed ........................... $ 35,141 $ 42,956 Reinsurance premiums ceded .................................... (12,692) (16,709) Reinsurance premiums ceded to related parties ................. (7,229) (6,172) ------------- ------------ Net premiums written and assumed ............................ 15,220 20,075 Increase in unearned premiums ................................. (1,075) (3,103) ------------- ------------ Net premiums earned ......................................... 14,145 16,972 Interest income, net ............................................ 527 566 Interest income, net from related parties ....................... 98 99 Realized investment gains, net .................................. 413 - Other income .................................................... 612 32 ------------- ------------ Total premiums and other revenues ........................... 15,795 17,669 ------------- ------------ Operating costs and expenses Losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of amounts ceded to related parties of $3,427 and $4,015 in 2003 and 2002, respectively ................................. 8,949 11,738 Policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commissions received from related parties of $2,529 and $2,094 in 2003 and 2002, respectively ................................. 2,459 1,912 General and administrative expenses ........................... 3,274 3,533 Interest expense .............................................. 643 558 ------------- ------------ Total operating costs and expenses .......................... 15,325 17,741 ------------- ------------ Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes .... 470 (72) Federal income tax provision .................................... (72) (11) ------------- ------------ Income (loss) from continuing operations ........................ 398 (83) Income from discontinued operations ............................. - 57 ------------- ------------ Net income (loss) ............................................. $ 398 $ (26) ============= ============
See accompanying Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. PAGE 3 CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands)
Nine months ended September 30, -------------------------------- 2003 2002 ------------ ------------ Premiums and other revenues Direct premiums written and assumed ........................... $ 95,601 $ 114,145 Reinsurance premiums ceded .................................... (33,309) (39,713) Reinsurance premiums ceded to related parties ................. (21,147) (19,756) ------------ ------------ Net premiums written and assumed ............................ 41,145 54,676 Decrease (increase) in unearned premiums ...................... 1,958 (4,353) ------------ ------------ Net premiums earned ......................................... 43,103 50,323 Interest income, net ............................................ 1,564 1,898 Interest income, net from related parties ....................... 319 260 Realized investment gains, net .................................. 2,351 404 Other income .................................................... 3,644 164 ------------ ------------ Total premiums and other revenues ........................... 50,981 53,049 ------------ ------------ Operating costs and expenses Losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of amounts ceded to related parties of $9,817 and $11,564 in 2003 and 2002, respectively ................................. 26,783 34,045 Policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commissions received from related parties of $7,122 and $6,728 in 2003 and 2002, respectively ................................. 8,578 6,957 General and administrative expenses ........................... 10,271 9,376 Interest expense .............................................. 1,801 1,676 ------------ ------------ Total operating costs and expenses .......................... 47,433 52,054 ------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations before income taxes ........... 3,548 995 Federal income tax provision .................................... (582) (474) ------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations ............................... 2,966 521 Income from discontinued operations ............................. - 296 ------------ ------------ Net income .................................................... $ 2,966 $ 817 ============ ============
See accompanying Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. PAGE 4 CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands)
Three months ended September 30, -------------------------------- 2003 2002 ------------ ------------ Net income (loss)............................................... $ 398 $ (26) ------------ ------------ Other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax: Unrealized gains (losses) on securities: Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period .... (518) 1,783 Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income (loss) ..................................... (413) - ------------ ------------ Other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax ........... (931) 1,783 Income tax benefit (provision) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) .................................. 316 (606) ------------ ------------ Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax ........... (615) 1,177 ------------ ------------ Comprehensive income (loss) .................................... $ (217) $ 1,151 ============ ============
See accompanying Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. PAGE 5 CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands)
Nine months ended September 30, ------------------------------- 2003 2002 ------------ ------------ Net income ..................................................... $ 2,966 $ 817 ------------ ------------ Other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax: Unrealized gains (losses) on securities: Unrealized holding gains arising during period ............. 1,185 2,648 Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income ............................................ (2,351) (404) ------------ ------------ Other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax ........... (1,166) 2,244 Income tax benefit (provision) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) .................................. 396 (763) ------------ ------------ Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax ........... (770) 1,481 ------------ ------------ Comprehensive income ........................................... $ 2,196 $ 2,298 ============ ============
See accompanying Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. PAGE 6 CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands)
Nine months ended September 30, ------------------------------- 2003 2002 ------------ ------------ OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income ................................................................... $ 2,966 $ 817 Add (deduct): Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash applied to operating activities: Realized investment gains, net ........................................... (2,351) (404) Gain on retirement of debentures ......................................... (2,227) - Net (gains) losses on sale of property and equipment ..................... (1,152) 35 Amortization and depreciation expense .................................... 1,104 1,216 Provision for non-collection of premiums ................................. 239 246 Provision for non-collection of reinsurance recoverables ................. 298 652 Net change in non-cash balances relating to operating activities: Premiums receivable .................................................... (133) (1,148) Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses ................................. 3,750 512 Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses from related parties ............ 80 240 Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses ............................... 11,276 (6,613) Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses from related parties .......... 661 1,911 Prepaid reinsurance premiums ........................................... 1,271 4,476 Prepaid reinsurance premiums to related parties ........................ (2,002) (2,013) Deferred policy acquisition costs ...................................... 233 (421) Other assets ........................................................... 2,898 1,358 Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses ............................. (16,430) 1,034 Unearned premiums ...................................................... (1,227) 1,890 Policyholder deposits .................................................. 556 (481) Accrued taxes and other payables ....................................... (1,069) (2,119) Premiums payable ....................................................... (256) (2,821) Premiums payable to related parties .................................... 195 - ------------ ------------ Cash applied to operating activities .................................... (1,320) (1,633) ------------ ------------ INVESTING ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fixed maturities available for sale: Purchases ................................................................ (27,672) (13,167) Sales .................................................................... 22,806 19,481 Maturities ............................................................... 4,296 3,877 Unrestricted fixed maturities held to maturity: Maturities ............................................................... 70 - Equity securities available for sale: Sales .................................................................... 1,720 - Cost of property and equipment purchased ................................... (650) (222) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment ............................... 88 55 ------------ ------------ Cash provided by investing activities .................................... 658 10,024 ------------ ------------ FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from issuance of trust preferred securities ....................... 13,000 - Payment on retirement of debentures ........................................ (7,250) - Debt issue costs ........................................................... (456) - Payments and loans from related parties .................................... 1,653 3,095 Payments and loans to related parties ...................................... (585) (4,475) ------------ ------------ Cash provided by (applied to) financing activities ....................... 6,362 (1,380) ------------ ------------ Increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period ...................... 5,700 7,011 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ............................. 9,336 4,124 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ................................... $ 15,036 $ 11,135 ============ ============
See accompanying Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements. PAGE 7 CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002 (Unaudited) NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Chandler (U.S.A.), Inc. ("Chandler USA") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there have been no material changes in the information included in Chandler USA's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Chandler USA and all wholly owned subsidiaries including National American Insurance Company ("NAICO"). See Note 4 regarding Chandler Capital Trust I, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chandler USA, which was established in May 2003. Effective December 1, 2002, Chandler USA completed the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary LaGere and Walkingstick Insurance Agency, Inc. ("L&W"). L&W previously functioned as Chandler USA's agency segment. Prior periods have been restated to reflect the results of L&W as a discontinued operation. Chandler USA is wholly owned by Chandler Insurance (Barbados), Ltd. ("Chandler Barbados") which in turn is wholly owned by Chandler Insurance Company, Ltd. ("Chandler Insurance"), a Cayman Islands company. NOTE 2. LITIGATION Chandler Insurance and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, including Chandler USA, were previously involved in various matters of litigation with CenTra, Inc. ("CenTra"). In the CenTra litigation, certain officers and directors of Chandler USA and Chandler Insurance were named as defendants. In accordance with its Articles of Association, Chandler Insurance and its subsidiaries have advanced the litigation expenses of these persons in exchange for undertakings to repay such expenses if those persons are later determined to have breached the standard of conduct provided in the Articles of Association. These expenses together with certain other expenses may be recovered from Chandler Insurance's director and officer liability insurance policy (the "D&O Insurer"). As a result of various events in 1995, 1996 and 1997, Chandler Barbados and Chandler USA recorded estimated recoveries of costs from its D&O Insurer totaling $3,456,000 and $1,044,000, respectively, for reimbursable amounts previously paid that relate to allowable defense and litigation costs for such parties. Chandler Barbados and Chandler USA received payment for a 1995 claim during 1996 in the amount of $636,000 and $159,000, respectively. The balance of $2,820,000 and $885,000 is included in other assets in Chandler Barbados' and Chandler USA's respective balance sheets. Chandler Insurance and its subsidiaries contend they are entitled to a total of $5 million under the applicable insurance policy to the extent they have advanced reimbursable expenses. The D&O Insurer contends that certain policy provisions exclude coverage for these claims. On August 22, 2001, Chandler Insurance and its subsidiaries, including Chandler USA, filed an action in the State District Court in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ("Oklahoma State Court") alleging that the director and officer liability insurance policies should be rescinded and seeking repayment of more than $5 million in premiums they previously paid. Chandler Insurance and its subsidiaries are currently involved in litigation with the insurer for payment of the policy balance or rescission and repayment of premiums previously paid. The litigation is pending in the Oklahoma State Court. The case is still in the early pleading stages and Chandler USA cannot predict the date of resolution or the outcome of this case. Chandler Insurance and its subsidiaries may or may not recover the remaining policy limits or the previously paid premiums and could incur significant costs in resolving this matter. PAGE 8 Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company ("Transamerica") reinsured NAICO for certain workers compensation risks during 1989, 1990 and 1991. Beginning in 1996, Transamerica refused to pay NAICO for balances that it owed under the reinsurance treaties. Transamerica owed NAICO approximately $1.6 million for reinsurance recoverables on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses as of September 30, 2003. NAICO is currently engaged in arbitration in order to enforce the terms of the reinsurance treaties. Chandler USA and its subsidiaries are not parties to any other material litigation other than as is routinely encountered in their respective business activities. While the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, Chandler USA does not expect these matters to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. NOTE 3. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARD In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ("SFAS") No. 150, ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH CHARACTERISTICS OF BOTH LIABILITIES AND EQUITY. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. SFAS No. 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after September 15, 2003. During May 2003, Chandler USA issued trust preferred securities through a wholly owned subsidiary and has accounted for the trust preferred securities as a liability in accordance with SFAS No. 150. NOTE 4. TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES In May 2003, Chandler USA established Chandler Capital Trust I (the "Trust"). The Trust is a Delaware statutory business trust and is a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of Chandler USA. On May 22, 2003, the Trust issued $13.0 million of capital securities (the "Trust Preferred Securities") to InCapS Funding I, Ltd., an unaffiliated company established under the laws of the Cayman Islands, in a private transaction. Distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities are payable quarterly at a fixed annual rate of 9.75% beginning August 23, 2003. The Trust may defer these payments for up to 20 consecutive quarters, but not beyond the maturity of the Trust Preferred Securities, with such deferred payments accruing interest compounded quarterly. The Trust Preferred Securities are subject to a mandatory redemption on May 23, 2033, but they may be redeemed after five years at a premium of half the fixed rate coupon declining ratably to par in the 10th year. All payments by the Trust regarding the Trust Preferred Securities are guaranteed by Chandler USA. The Trust used the proceeds from the sale of the Trust Preferred Securities to purchase 9.75% junior subordinated debentures (the "Junior Debentures") of Chandler USA in like amount, and will distribute any cash payments it receives thereon to the holders of its preferred and common securities. The Junior Debentures are the sole assets of the Trust. Distributions on the Junior Debentures are payable quarterly at a fixed annual rate of 9.75% beginning August 23, 2003. Chandler USA may defer these payments for up to 20 consecutive quarters, but not beyond the maturity of the Junior Debentures, with such deferred payments accruing interest compounded quarterly. The Junior Debentures are subject to a mandatory redemption on May 23, 2033, but they may be redeemed after five years at a premium of half the fixed rate coupon declining ratably to par in the 10th year. The sale of the Trust Preferred Securities resulted in net proceeds of $12.5 million to Chandler USA, net of placement costs. Chandler USA used $7.5 million of the proceeds to purchase $10.0 million principal amount of its outstanding senior debentures. The senior debentures purchased by Chandler USA have been cancelled. The purchase and cancellation of the senior debentures resulted in a pre-tax gain of $2.2 million, net of an adjustment to unamortized issuance costs, which is included in other income in the consolidated statement of operations. Chandler USA also contributed $5.0 million of the proceeds to NAICO to be used for general corporate purposes. PAGE 9 NOTE 5. SEGMENT INFORMATION Chandler USA has one reportable operating segment for property and casualty insurance. In December 2002, Chandler USA sold L&W, which had previously been reported as Chandler USA's agency segment. The agency segment and certain items related to L&W have been restated and reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Net premiums earned and losses and loss adjustment expenses within the property and casualty segment can be identified to Chandler USA designated insurance programs. Chandler USA's chief operating decision makers review net premiums earned and losses and loss adjustment expenses in assessing the performance of an insurance program. In addition, Chandler USA's chief operating decision makers consider many other factors such as the lines of business offered within an insurance program and the states in which the insurance programs are offered. Certain discrete financial information is not readily available by insurance program, including assets, interest income, and investment gains or losses, allocated to each insurance program. Chandler USA does not consider its insurance programs to be reportable segments, however, the following supplemental information pertaining to each insurance program's net premiums earned and losses and loss adjustment expenses is presented for the property and casualty segment.
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------------- -------------------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (In thousands) INSURANCE PROGRAM ---------------------------------------- NET PREMIUMS EARNED Standard property and casualty ......... $ 11,666 $ 12,506 $ 34,614 $ 37,207 Political subdivisions ................. 1,666 3,597 6,371 10,392 Surety bonds ........................... 734 861 1,948 2,551 Other (1) .............................. 79 8 170 173 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ $ 14,145 $ 16,972 $ 43,103 $ 50,323 ============ ============ ============ ============ LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES Standard property and casualty ......... $ 7,743 $ 10,136 $ 20,629 $ 26,278 Political subdivisions ................. 927 1,439 4,984 6,460 Surety bonds ........................... 103 64 734 1,003 Other (1) .............................. 176 99 436 304 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ $ 8,949 $ 11,738 $ 26,783 $ 34,045 ============ ============ ============ ============ -------------------------------------------------------- (1) This program is comprised primarily of the run-off of other discontinued programs and NAICO's participation in various mandatory workers compensation pools and assigned risks.
NOTE 6. INCOME TAXES Chandler USA's effective tax rate for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003 is less than the statutory tax rate in the consolidated statements of operations due principally to the utilization of Chandler USA's capital loss carryforward. NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES During March 2001, Chandler USA entered into a $3.8 million sale and leaseback transaction for certain owned equipment. Chandler USA agreed to lease the equipment for three years with monthly rental installments equal to the sum of (i) $22,167 plus (ii) interest on the unpaid lease balance at a floating interest rate of 1% over Chase Manhattan Bank Prime, which was 4.00% at September 30, 2003. The sale and leaseback transaction resulted in a reduction of property and equipment of $1.9 million and a deferred gain of $2.0 million which is included in accrued taxes and other payables. During the first quarter of 2003, Chandler USA exercised its option to repurchase the equipment at the end of the lease for approximately $3.0 million. The deferred gain is being amortized into income over the final year of the lease, resulting in other income of $510,000 and $1.2 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively. PAGE 10 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Some of the statements made in this Form 10-Q report, as well as statements made by Chandler (U.S.A.), Inc. ("Chandler USA") in periodic press releases and oral statements made by Chandler USA's officials constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Chandler USA to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, (i) general economic and business conditions; (ii) interest rate changes; (iii) competition and regulatory environment in which Chandler USA and its subsidiaries operate, including the ability to implement price increases; (iv) claims frequency; (v) claims severity; (vi) catastrophic events of unanticipated frequency or severity; (vii) the number of new and renewal policy applications submitted to National American Insurance Company ("NAICO") by its agents; (viii) the ability of NAICO to obtain adequate reinsurance in amounts and at rates that will not adversely affect its competitive position; (ix) the ability of NAICO to maintain favorable insurance company ratings; and (x) various other factors. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS PREMIUMS EARNED The following table sets forth premiums earned on a gross basis (before reductions for premiums ceded to reinsurers) and on a net basis (after such reductions) for each insurance program for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002:
GROSS PREMIUMS EARNED NET PREMIUMS EARNED --------------------------- --------------------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 2002 2003 2002 ---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (In thousands) Standard property and casualty ... $ 23,634 $ 26,379 $ 11,666 $ 12,506 Political subdivisions ........... 6,747 9,001 1,666 3,597 Surety bonds ..................... 1,044 1,290 734 861 Other ............................ 79 5 79 8 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ TOTAL ............................ $ 31,504 $ 36,675 $ 14,145 $ 16,972 ============ ============ ============ ============
GROSS PREMIUMS EARNED NET PREMIUMS EARNED --------------------------- --------------------------- NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 2002 2003 2002 ---------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (In thousands) Standard property and casualty ... $ 70,976 $ 81,703 $ 34,614 $ 37,207 Political subdivisions ........... 22,817 26,433 6,371 10,392 Surety bonds ..................... 2,860 3,944 1,948 2,551 Other ............................ 175 175 170 173 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ TOTAL ............................ $ 96,828 $ 112,255 $ 43,103 $ 50,323 ============ ============ ============ ============
Gross premiums earned decreased $5.2 million or 14% and $15.4 million or 14% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to the 2002 periods. Gross premiums earned in Oklahoma decreased $3.3 million and $8.5 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, from the 2002 periods, and gross premiums earned in Texas decreased $2.6 million and $8.2 million in these periods. These decreases were primarily the result of NAICO's efforts to focus on improving underwriting profitability in its core programs by re-underwriting the business. Net premiums earned decreased $2.8 million or 17% and $7.2 million or 14% for the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively. PAGE 11 Gross premiums earned in the standard property and casualty program decreased $2.7 million or 10% and $10.7 million or 13% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to the 2002 periods. The workers compensation line accounted for $2.4 million and $8.8 million of the decrease in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively. Gross premiums earned in Texas decreased $2.6 million and $8.1 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, and gross premiums earned in Oklahoma decreased $1.1 million and $5.3 million in the same periods. The decreases were primarily due to discontinuing certain accounts where rates were not believed to be adequate. Net premiums earned in this program decreased $840,000 or 7% and $2.6 million or 7% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively. Net premiums earned decreased less than gross premiums earned due to quota share reinsurance that expired on January 1, 2002 and that was in runoff during the 2002 periods. Gross premiums earned in the political subdivisions program decreased $2.3 million or 25% and $3.6 million or 14% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to the 2002 periods. Gross premiums earned in the school districts portion of the program decreased $1.8 million and $1.6 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively. The decreases were due to the loss of certain schools where rates were not believed to be adequate. Gross premiums earned in the municipalities portion of the program decreased $439,000 and $2.0 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively. During 2002, NAICO significantly reduced its premium writings in this portion of the program. Net premiums earned in the political subdivisions program decreased $1.9 million or 54% and $4.0 million or 39% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, due to the decrease in gross premiums earned and to reinsuring a portion of the property lines of coverage with Chandler Insurance (Barbados), Ltd. ("Chandler Barbados") on a quota share basis effective January 1, 2003. Gross premiums earned in the surety bond program decreased $246,000 or 19% and $1.1 million or 27% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to the 2002 periods. The decreases are primarily due to stricter underwriting policies and a reduction in the number of appointed agents that produce this business as NAICO focuses on improving underwriting profitability in this program. Net premiums earned in this program decreased $127,000 or 15% and $603,000 or 24% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively. NAICO experienced an increase in the cost of its reinsurance for this program during the first quarter of 2003. NAICO elected not to renew its surety bond reinsurance program effective April 1, 2003 due to the decreased premium volume in this program and to the current market for this reinsurance. NET INTEREST INCOME AND NET REALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS At September 30, 2003, Chandler USA's investment portfolio consisted primarily of fixed income U.S. Government and high-quality corporate bonds, with approximately 20% invested in cash and money market instruments. Income generated from this portfolio is largely dependent upon prevailing levels of interest rates. Chandler USA's portfolio contains no non-investment grade bonds or real estate investments. Chandler USA also receives interest income from Chandler Barbados on intercompany loans. Net interest income from continuing operations, excluding interest income from Chandler Barbados, decreased $39,000 or 7% in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002, and decreased $334,000 or 18% for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. The decreases were due primarily to lower interest rates and a decrease in the average amount of invested assets in 2003. Net interest income from Chandler Barbados decreased $1,000 or 1% and increased $59,000 or 23% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively. Net realized investment gains were $413,000 and $2.4 million during the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to $0 and $404,000 during the third quarter and first nine months of 2002. Realized investment gains in the first nine months of 2003 included a gain of $1.7 million from the sale of 19,371 shares of common stock of Insurance Services Office, Inc. ("ISO") that was recorded during the second quarter of 2003. NAICO received these shares in 1997 as a result of ISO converting to a for-profit corporation. PAGE 12 OTHER INCOME Other income from continuing operations was $612,000 and $3.6 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to $32,000 and $164,000 during the third quarter and first nine months of 2002. Other income in the first nine months of 2003 included a gain of $2.2 million related to the purchase and cancellation of $10.0 million of Chandler USA's senior debentures that was recorded during the second quarter of 2003. Other income also included $510,000 and $1.2 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003 for the amortization of the deferred gain related to the sale and leaseback of certain equipment. The deferred gain is being amortized into income over the final year of the lease following the exercise of the option for Chandler USA to repurchase the equipment at the end of the lease. See LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES. LOSSES AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES Chandler USA estimates losses and loss adjustment expenses based on historical experience and payment and reporting patterns for the type of risk involved. These estimates are based on data available at the time of the estimate and are periodically reviewed by independent professional actuaries. Although such estimates are management's best estimates of the expected values, the ultimate liability for unpaid claims may vary from these values. The percentage of losses and loss adjustment expenses to net premiums earned ("loss ratio") was 63.3% and 62.1% for the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, compared to 69.2% and 67.7% in the corresponding 2002 periods. The decrease in the 2003 loss ratios resulted primarily from NAICO's past efforts to re-underwrite and re-price its business. Weather-related losses from wind and hail totaled $285,000 and $1.6 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003 and increased the respective loss ratios by 2.0 and 3.8 percentage points. Weather-related losses totaled $274,000 and $1.3 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2002, and increased the respective 2002 loss ratios by 1.6 and 2.6 percentage points. POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS Policy acquisition costs consist of costs associated with the acquisition of new and renewal business and generally include direct costs such as premium taxes, commissions to agents and ceding companies and premium-related assessments and indirect costs such as salaries and expenses of personnel who perform and support underwriting activities. NAICO also receives ceding commissions from the reinsurers who assume premiums from NAICO under certain reinsurance contracts and the ceding commissions are accounted for as a reduction of policy acquisition costs. Direct policy acquisition costs and ceding commissions are deferred and amortized over the terms of the policies. When the sum of anticipated losses, loss adjustment expenses and unamortized policy acquisition costs exceeds the related unearned premiums, including anticipated investment income, a provision for the indicated deficiency is recorded. The following table sets forth Chandler USA's policy acquisition costs from continuing operations for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, ---------------------- ---------------------- 2003 2002 2003 2002 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (In thousands) Commissions expense ........................$ 4,775 $ 5,507 $ 14,070 $ 15,948 Other premium related assessments .......... 329 385 1,023 1,151 Premium taxes .............................. 544 394 1,943 2,185 Excise taxes ............................... 72 62 211 197 Dividends to policyholders ................. (2) 2 13 40 Other expense .............................. 146 113 497 396 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total direct expenses ...................... 5,864 6,463 17,757 19,917 Indirect underwriting expenses ............. 1,840 1,890 5,824 6,208 Commissions received from reinsurers ....... (5,932) (6,822) (15,236) (18,291) Adjustment for deferred acquisition costs .. 687 381 233 (877) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net policy acquisition costs ...............$ 2,459 $ 1,912 $ 8,578 $ 6,957 ========== ========== ========== ==========
PAGE 13 Total gross direct and indirect expenses as a percentage of direct written and assumed premiums were 21.9% and 24.7% for the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to 19.4% and 22.9% in the corresponding year ago periods. Commission expense as a percentage of gross written and assumed premiums was 13.6% and 14.7% in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to 12.8% and 14.0% in the corresponding 2002 periods. The increase in commission expense was primarily due to an increase in contingent commissions to agents that resulted from lower loss ratios than had been projected for these agents. Commissions received from reinsurers decreased $890,000 or 13.0% and $3.1 million or 16.7% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to the 2002 periods. The decrease was due to a decrease in reinsurance premiums ceded during the periods and to an increase in ceding commissions in the 2002 periods that resulted from a lower than expected loss ratio for certain reinsurance that included a sliding scale commission arrangement. Indirect underwriting expenses were 5.2% and 6.1% of total direct written and assumed premiums in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to 4.4% and 5.4% in the corresponding 2002 periods. Indirect expenses include general overhead and administrative costs associated with the acquisition of new and renewal business, some of which is relatively fixed in nature, thus, the percentage of such expenses to direct written and assumed premiums will vary depending on Chandler USA's overall premium volume. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES General and administrative expenses from continuing operations were 10.4% and 10.6% of gross premiums earned in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to 9.6% and 8.4% for the corresponding 2002 periods. The 2003 percentages increased due to the decrease in gross premiums earned and to increased employee related expenses. General and administrative expenses have historically not varied in direct proportion to Chandler USA's revenues. A portion of such expenses is allocated to policy acquisition costs (indirect underwriting expenses) and loss and loss adjustment expenses based on various factors including employee counts, salaries, occupancy and specific identification. Because certain types of expenses are fixed in nature, the percentage of such expenses to revenues will vary depending on Chandler USA's overall premium volume. INTEREST EXPENSE Interest expense from continuing operations increased $85,000 and $125,000 in the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively, compared to the 2002 periods. The increase is due to the issuance of $13.0 million of trust preferred securities in May 2003, less the interest saved from the purchase and cancellation of $10.0 million of Chandler USA's senior debentures. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES In the first nine months of 2003, Chandler USA used $1.3 million in cash from operations due primarily to a reduction in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses. In the first nine months of 2002, Chandler USA used $1.6 million in cash from operations. In May 2003, Chandler USA established Chandler Capital Trust I (the "Trust"). The Trust is a Delaware statutory business trust and is a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of Chandler USA. On May 22, 2003, the Trust issued $13.0 million of capital securities (the "Trust Preferred Securities") to InCapS Funding I, Ltd., an unaffiliated company established under the laws of the Cayman Islands, in a private transaction. Distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities are payable quarterly at a fixed annual rate of 9.75% beginning August 23, 2003. The Trust may defer these payments for up to 20 consecutive quarters, but not beyond the maturity of the Trust Preferred Securities, with such deferred payments accruing interest compounded quarterly. The Trust Preferred Securities are subject to a mandatory redemption on May 23, 2033, but they may be redeemed after five years at a premium of half the fixed rate coupon declining ratably to par in the 10th year. All payments by the Trust regarding the Trust Preferred Securities are guaranteed by Chandler USA. The Trust used the proceeds from the sale of the Trust Preferred Securities to purchase 9.75% junior subordinated debentures (the "Junior Debentures") of Chandler USA in like amount, and will distribute any cash payments it receives thereon to the holders of its preferred and common securities. The Junior Debentures are the sole assets of the Trust. Distributions on the Junior Debentures are payable quarterly at a fixed annual rate of 9.75% beginning August 23, 2003. Chandler USA may defer these payments for up to 20 consecutive quarters, but not beyond the maturity of the Junior Debentures, with such deferred payments accruing interest compounded quarterly. The Junior Debentures are subject to a mandatory redemption on May 23, 2033, but they may be redeemed after five years at a premium of half the fixed rate coupon declining ratably to par in the 10th year. PAGE 14 The sale of the Trust Preferred Securities resulted in net proceeds of $12.5 million to Chandler USA, net of placement costs. Chandler USA used $7.5 million of the proceeds to purchase $10.0 million principal amount of its outstanding senior debentures. The senior debentures purchased by Chandler USA have been cancelled. The purchase and cancellation of the senior debentures resulted in a pre-tax gain of $2.2 million, net of an adjustment to unamortized issuance costs, which is included in other income in the consolidated statement of operations. Chandler USA also contributed $5.0 million of the proceeds to NAICO to be used for general corporate purposes. At September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, Chandler Barbados owed approximately $9.5 million and $10.6 million, respectively, to Chandler USA under an Intercompany Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") covering intercompany loans between the parties. The Credit Agreement requires interest to be paid at the prime interest rate published in the Wall Street Journal each month, and balances owed by either party are payable at any time upon demand. During March 2001, Chandler USA entered into a $3.8 million sale and leaseback transaction for certain owned equipment. Chandler USA agreed to lease the equipment for three years with monthly rental installments equal to the sum of (i) $22,167 plus (ii) interest on the unpaid lease balance at a floating interest rate of 1% over Chase Manhattan Bank Prime, which was 4.00% at September 30, 2003. The sale and leaseback transaction resulted in a reduction of property and equipment of $1.9 million and a deferred gain of $2.0 million which is included in accrued taxes and other payables. During the first quarter of 2003, Chandler USA exercised its option to repurchase the equipment at the end of the lease for approximately $3.0 million. The deferred gain is being amortized into income over the final year of the lease, resulting in other income of $510,000 and $1.2 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2003, respectively. ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES As of the end of the period covered by this report and pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), Chandler USA's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness and design of Chandler USA's disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, Chandler USA's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that Chandler USA's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting information required to be disclosed by Chandler USA, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS In addition and as of the end of the period covered by this report, there have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting. PAGE 15 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ----------------- Item 1. Legal Proceedings ----------------- In response to this item, Chandler USA incorporates by reference to Note 2. Litigation to its Interim Consolidated Financial Statements contained elsewhere in this report. Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds ----------------------------------------- None. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities ------------------------------- None. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders --------------------------------------------------- None. Item 5. Other Information ----------------- None. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K -------------------------------- Index of Exhibits ----------------- 31.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002. Reports on Form 8-K ------------------- None. PAGE 16 SIGNATURES ---------- 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. Date: November 11, 2003 CHANDLER (U.S.A.), INC. By: /s/ W. Brent LaGere ------------------------------- W. Brent LaGere Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) By: /s/ Mark C. Hart ------------------------------- Mark C. Hart Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer)