-----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, CYm8U0MiOd26pA1ZYQp1cIXa7N4hEKru5KSxigisZpl+JUiwBhc4nyCzFSQ1XAcu +zdUEqjpXGaikQwXKzJwVQ== 0000919607-01-500048.txt : 20010604 0000919607-01-500048.hdr.sgml : 20010604 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000919607-01-500048 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010521 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010601 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FORTUNE FINANCIAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000067199 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] IRS NUMBER: 591218935 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-06764 FILM NUMBER: 1652599 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10475 FORTUNE PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE 103 CITY: JACKSONVILLE STATE: FL ZIP: 32256 BUSINESS PHONE: 9043636339 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10475 FORTUNE PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE 103 CITY: JACKSONVILLE STATE: FL ZIP: 32256 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MOBILE AMERICA CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 fortune8_k.txt INITIAL FILING AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JUNE 1, 2001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 May 21, 2001 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) FORTUNE FINANCIAL, INC. ----------------------- (Exact Name of registrant as Specified in its Charter) Florida 000-6764 59-1218935 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 10475-103 Fortune Parkway Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (Address of principal executive offices) (904) 363-6339 Registrant's telephone number, including area code Mobile America Corporation (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ================================================================================ Item 5. Other Events Fortune Financial, Inc. announced that its primary operating subsidiary, Fortune Insurance Company, has consented to the appointment of the Florida Department of Insurance as Receiver for purposes of rehabilitation. Fortune Insurance Company suspended the writing of all new and renewal insurance policies on May 15, 2001 because of its inadequate capital base. The Department of Insurance will oversee Fortune Insurance Company's operations to ensure the orderly run-off of the Company's existing policies, including the normal processing of endorsements, handling of customer service and payment of claims. Fortune Financial, Inc. is continuing to evaluate financing alternatives to allow resumption of its insurance business through one of its other insurance subsidiaries. A copy of the press release announcing these matters is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Signature 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. FORTUNE FINANCIAL, INC. Date: June 1, 2001 By: /s/ MARK P. BROCKELMAN ----------------------------------------- Mark P. Brockelman Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 2 Exhibit Index ------------- Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release on Fortune Insurance Company Agreeing to Voluntary Rehabilitation 3 Exhibit 99.1 - ------------ May 30, 2001 For Release: FORTUNE INSURANCE AGREES TO VOLUNTARY REHABILITATION Fortune Financial, Inc. announced that its primary operating subsidiary, Fortune Insurance Company, has consented to the appointment of the Florida Department of Insurance as Receiver for purposes of rehabilitation. Fortune Insurance Company suspended the writing of all new and renewal insurance policies on May 15, 2001 because of its inadequate capital base. The Department of Insurance will oversee Fortune Insurance Company's operations to ensure the orderly run-off of the Company's existing policies, including the normal processing of endorsements, handling of customer service and payment of claims. Fortune Financial, Inc. is continuing to evaluate financing alternatives to allow resumption of its insurance business through one of its other insurance subsidiaries. Fortune Financial, Inc. is an insurance holding company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Its property and casualty insurance subsidiaries write personal nonstandard automobile insurance and homeowner's insurance through independent specialty agents. For further information, please contact: Mark Brockelman Vice President and CFO Fortune Financial, Inc. 10475-103 Fortune Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32256 Telephone: 904-363-6339, ext. 2319 E-mail: MBrockelman@Fortune.net Forward-Looking Statements - -------------------------- Some statements made in this informational release are forward-looking within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors and prospective investors are referred to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 and its most recently filed Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 for a more detailed discussion of the factors that could cause actual results to differ. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 4 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----