10-K 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K X Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities _____ Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 Or Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities _____ Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 33-6534 MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Barbados Not Applicable (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. employer identification of incorporation or organization) number) Financial Services Centre Bishops Court Hill Not Applicable St. Michael, Barbados, W.I. (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (809) 436-4895 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Name of each Title of each class Exchange on which registered None None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 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 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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ X ] Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of March 1, 1995, was $1,717,500. Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Class As of March 1, 1995 _____ ___________________ Common Stock, no-par value 2,000 Participating Stock, no-par value 22,900 Based on current offering price of $75 per share. PART I Item 1. BUSINESS INTRODUCTION Motors Mechanical Reinsurance Company, Limited (the "Company") was incorporated in Barbados on June 12, 1986. It became registered in Barbados as an insurer on June 30, 1986 and commenced insurance operations on December 11, 1987. The business of the Company is the assumption of motor vehicle mechanical breakdown insurance risks arising under insurance policies reinsured by Motors Insurance Corporation ("MIC") to the extent such policies are attributable to an MIC agency account in respect of which a series of shares is issued and outstanding (the "Policies"). These policies are issued either to General Motors Corporation or affiliates ("GM") or to automobile dealers, reinsured by MIC, and retroceded to the Company. Shares of the Company's Participating Stock (the "Shares") are sold to persons designated by owners of motor vehicle sales franchises with respect to which MIC maintains an MIC Agency Account. A separate series is created for Shares relating to each MIC Agency Account, and a separate "Subsidiary Capital Account" is maintained for each such series. The profitability of the Company reflects both underwriting and investment experience, which is allocated among the Subsidiary Capital Accounts. THE RETROCESSION The Retroceding Company. MIC, the retroceding company under the Retrocession Agreement described below, is a stock insurance company organized under the laws of New York. All of MIC's outstanding stock is owned by General Motors Acceptance Corporation which, in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GM. MIC, directly and through its subsidiaries, offers property and casualty coverages in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada and Europe. MIC consistently has been awarded A.M. Best Company's insurance financial rating of A + (Superior), one of the highest possible ratings. MIC maintains MIC Agency Accounts in respect of Franchises to which the risks to be retroceded can be attributed. (A single MIC Agency Account may be established either for a single Franchise or in respect of a group of Franchises treated as a single business unit by MIC and its subsidiaries.) Currently, there are more than 6,800 MIC Agency Accounts in respect of Franchises through which mechanical insurance business is produced. The Retrocession Agreement -- Principal Agreement. The Company has entered into a "quota share" retrocession agreement (the "Agreement") which became effective as of December 11, 1987. Pursuant to the Agreement, MIC retrocedes to the Company, and the Company is obligated to assume, MIC's risks in respect of policies issued by any MIC subsidiary and reinsured by MIC that cover automobile mechanical breakdown risks, to the extent that risks under such policies are attributable to an MIC Agency Account in respect of which a series of Shares is issued and outstanding. MIC retrocedes 100% of the risk and the Company assumes 75% of the original gross premium, reduced by agents' commissions, if any. The remaining 25% of the gross premium is retained by MIC as a ceding commission. The Company assumes 75% of the risk with respect to these policies and MIC pays 56.25% of the gross premium at the time the policies are written. The remaining 25% of the risk is ceded to the Company and MIC pays 18.75% of the gross premium as the premiums are earned. Settlements between the Company and MIC are made quarterly. The Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual consent of the parties, or by either party upon 30 days written notice. Upon termination of the Agreement, MIC and the Company will remain bound by their respective obligations under the Agreement with respect to risks retroceded prior to the close of business on the date of termination. However, risks not yet retroceded to the Company under the Agreement shall remain risks of MIC. The Retrocession Agreement -- Supplemental Agreement. MIC from time to time enters into agreements with Franchise owners for which an MIC Agency Account is established, pursuant to which MIC, acting for itself and on behalf of certain of its subsidiaries, agrees to cede or retrocede to another insurance company mutually satisfactory to MIC and the respective Franchise owners the unexpired liability on service contracts, insured under the Policies, sold after the date specified in each such agreement. This liability can be ceded or retroceded to dealer-owned companies organized specifically with respect to a particular Franchise or, if a series of Shares is issued which relates to the Franchise, pursuant to an agreement between MIC and the Company (the "Supplemental Retrocession Agreement"). For this purpose, unexpired liability means MIC's liability in respect of the remaining period of coverage under the Policy as of the effective date of the cession. Under the Supplemental Retrocession Agreement, unexpired liability in respect of the Policies is assumed on the same basis as risks retroceded to the Company under the principal Retrocession Agreement. Types of Risks Subject to Retrocession. Coverages assumed under the Agreement are limited to service contracts or insurance policies insured or reinsured by MIC that provide indemnification against specific automobile mechanical breakdowns not covered by a manufacturer's new vehicle warranty. Such service contracts or insurance policies often provide additional coverages, such as towing and rental allowances. Loss Reserves. Reserves are balance sheet liabilities representing estimates of amounts needed in the future to pay claims with respect to insured events which have occurred as of the balance sheet dates. For purposes of establishing loss reserves, the Company relies upon the advice of MIC. Loss reserves are established after an annual actuarial review, based on judgments of the effects of technological change, manufacturer's warranties, and MIC's historical experience with automotive mechanical breakdown risks. Consequently, the determination of loss reserves is a process inherently subject to a number of highly variable factors. Any adjustments to reserves are reflected in the operating results for the periods in which they become known. The Company's incurred loss ratios (losses incurred as a percentage of net premium earned) on all mechanical business for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 were 69.6%, 70.7% and 62.8% respectively. The following table sets forth an analysis of changes in the loss reserves for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992: Period Ended 12/31/92 12/31/93 12/31/94 Beginning balance in reserves for losses......... $1,396,542 $1,622,855 $1,910,030 __________ __________ __________ Add-provision for losses incurred related to: Current claim year........ $8,461,984 $11,046,932 $14,893,890 Prior claim years......... $ (297,535) $ (134,249) (63,724) __________ ___________ __________ Total................. $8,164,449 $10,912,683 $14,830,166 __________ ___________ ___________ Deduct-paid losses attributable to: Current claim year...................... $7,025,671 $9,363,720 $12,527,026 Prior claim years..................... $ 912,465 $ 1,261,788 1,552,900 __________ ___________ ___________ Total..................... $7,938,136 $10,625,508 $14,079,926 __________ ___________ ___________ Ending balance in reserves for losses.................. $1,622,855 $1,910,030 $2,660,270 __________ ____________ ___________ The following table analyzes the development of loss and loss adjustment expense from February 1, 1989 through December 31, 1993. 1/31/90 12/31/90 12/31/91 12/31/92 12/31/93 12/31/94 _______ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expense $ 766,912 $1,075,123 $1,396,542 $1,622,855 $1,910,030 $2,660,270 __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Paid (cumulative) in subsequent year(s) $ 666,866 $ 748,557 $ 912,465 $1,261,788 $1,552,900 Estimated unpaid liability as of year end. 2,393 43,840 186,542 226,818 293,406 __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Cumulative Deficiency (Redun- dancy) $ (97,653) $ (282,726) $ (297,535) $ (134,249) $ (63,724) __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ Because mechanical breakdown claims are generally paid within 90 days of when they are incurred, liability for unpaid claims incurred in prior years is negligible. Accordingly, liability for unpaid claims incurred in all prior years has been combined at each year end. The table shows initial estimated reserves at December 31, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991 and 1990 and January 31, 1990 and amounts paid on claims unsettled at each prior period end. Claims are typically processed for payment at the time the claim is reported. Therefore, the recorded claim liability at each year end represents the estimated incurred but not reported claims and claims in the process of payment. The cumulative deficiency or redundancy represents the total change in reserve estimates covering prior years. It should be noted that the policies reinsured by the Company are written for multiple years (up to six years) and losses do not occur equally over the period for which the policy is written but tend to be clustered in the later years. Therefore, loss experience for prior years may not be indicative of that for future years. INVESTMENT INCOME A major source of income to an insurance company is income earned on the investment of amounts not currently required to meet claims or expenses. The principal funds available for investment by the Company come from accumulated capital, and the cumulative excess of premiums collected over losses and operating expenses paid. The Company's funds are invested in a manner consistent with investment guidelines that are established by the Board. Under the guidelines in effect prior to April, 1994, the Company was permitted to invest only in U.S. dollar- denominated securities issued outside of the United States by non-United States private or governmental issuers, and U.S. dollar-denominated bank certificates of deposit issued by foreign banks and foreign branches of U.S. banks. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, the Board authorized, in April, 1994, limited investments in non-dollar denominated bonds, on a fully currency-hedged basis. The Company may invest only in securities and certificates which are rated at least Aa3 by Moody's or AA- by Standard & Poor's or the equivalent, or are guaranteed by such an issuer. As of April, 1994, certain unrated securities may also be held if, in the opinion of the investment manager, they have at least equivalent credit standing to the above rating standard. The Board reviews on a regular basis and, where appropriate, revises the investment objectives and guidelines for the Company's funds. There can be no assurance, however, as to whether a particular investment objective, once adopted, can be achieved or that adverse factors would not cause a decrease in the overall value of the Company's investment portfolio. Investments in non-U.S. securities, particularly those of non-governmental issuers, may involve considerations not ordinarily associated with investments in domestic issuers. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the possibility of expropriation, the unavailability of financial information or difficulty in interpreting such information when it is prepared under foreign accounting or regulatory standards, the possible negative impact of political, social or diplomatic developments, and the possible imposition of withholding taxes by foreign taxing authorities. Rothschild Asset Management Limited ("Rothschild") manages the investment and reinvestment of the Company's funds in accordance with the investment policies and guidelines established by the Board. Rothschild, which is one of the leading institutions engaged in the management of offshore fixed-income portfolios, and which has been providing this service since 1974, is an affiliate of NM Rothschild and Sons Limited, a prominent merchant bank in London which has been in the investment management business worldwide for more than 100 years. Rothschild charges a management fee of 0.3% per annum on the first $20,000,000 of assets under management based on the market value of the company's investment portfolio at the end of each calendar quarter, and 0.15% per annum on the excess thereof. ALLOCATIONS TO SUBSIDIARY CAPITAL ACCOUNTS The Company has established a Subsidiary Capital Account with respect to the Common Stock as a class, and establishes such an account with respect to each series of Shares at the time a series is issued. Subsidiary Capital Accounts are maintained solely for the purpose of the allocations described below, and do not serve any other legal or accounting function. None of the Company's assets are segregated or earmarked with respect to those accounts. The consideration received by the Company upon the issuance of a particular series of Shares and the Common Stock as a class are allocated to the Subsidiary Capital Account for that series or class. Items of income and expense, and losses, attributable to insurance underwriting activities are determined and allocated to the Subsidiary Capital Accounts as of the end of each quarter. Investment experience, and other items of income and expense, gains and losses and distributions with respect to the Capital Stock, are determined and allocated to the Subsidiary Capital Accounts as of the end of each quarter. All such accounting determinations are made using United States generally accepted accounting principles, unless otherwise required by the Articles. For purposes of the following discussion, items shall be "related" to the Subsidiary Capital Account for the series identified with the MIC Agency Account to which such items can be attributed. (1) Allocations with respect to underwriting activities are made as follows: (a) With respect to premiums ceded by MIC to the Company, 100% to the related Subsidiary Capital Account; provided, however, that an amount equal to 1-1/3% of those premiums, net of related ceding commissions, are subtracted from such Subsidiary Capital Account and allocated to the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock. (b) With respect to any agents' or brokers' commissions, commissions recaptured, unearned premiums, reinsurance premiums ceded, and any United States excise tax, 100% to the related Subsidiary Capital Account. (c) With respect to losses incurred, and any amount of losses recovered through salvage, subrogation, reimbursement or otherwise: (i) ninety percent (90%) to the related Subsidiary Capital Account; and (ii) the remainder among all Subsidiary Capital Accounts of the Shares pro rata in accordance with the relative earned premiums attributable to those accounts for the quarter in which the losses are incurred. (d) With respect to return premiums, 98-2/3% to the related Subsidiary Capital Account and 1-1/3% to the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock. (2) Any expenses or liabilities attributable to day-to-day Company operations, excluding any United States Federal income taxes, are allocated among all Subsidiary Capital Accounts for the Shares pro rata in accordance with the relative earned premiums allocated to those accounts for the quarter in which the expense or liability is incurred. (3) Any United States Federal income tax liability (and any interest thereon or any penalties related thereto) is allocated among the Subsidiary Capital Accounts based upon the relative contribution of each of those accounts to the taxable income of the Company upon which the tax (or any interest or penalties) is imposed. (4) Any expenses or liabilities attributable to the sale and issuance of Shares, including but not limited to the costs of compliance with regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities laws (but not including ongoing periodic reporting costs), are allocated to the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock; however, MIC may undertake to pay such expenses. (5) Any expenses or liabilities of the Company not allocable in the manner described in paragraphs 2 through 4 above are allocated among the Subsidiary Capital Accounts on the basis of the relative balances of those accounts as of the end of the quarter preceding the date on which the expense or liability is incurred. (6) (a) Investment income, net of any direct investment expense, is allocated among the Subsidiary Capital Accounts pro rata based upon the relative Investment Asset Balance (as defined in subparagraph (b) below) of each of those accounts as of the last day of the quarter preceding the quarter for which the investment income is being allocated. For these purposes, net investment income includes realized (but not unrealized) gains and losses. (b) The Investment Asset Balance of each Subsidiary Capital Account is equal to the capital and surplus of each account, increased by: (i) the unearned portions of the written premiums that have been collected by the Company attributable to those accounts as of the last day of the quarter preceding the quarter for which the income is being allocated, net of any applicable commissions and taxes; (ii) the outstanding loss reserves attributable to each of those accounts as of the last day of the quarter preceding the quarter for which the income is being allocated; and (iii) any other outstanding liability that has been charged to the account as of the last day of the quarter preceding the quarter for which the income is being allocated. (7) (a) If, after the credits and charges described in paragraphs 1-6 above are made to the Subsidiary Capital Accounts there exists a deficit in one or more of the accounts, then each such deficit is allocated to and charged against: (i) first, the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock to the extent of Restricted Earned Surplus (the phrase "Restricted Earned Surplus" refers to the portion of the earned surplus, if any, in the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock equal to that 1-1/3% of the premiums ceded to the Company during the immediately preceding five-year period which was subtracted from the Subsidiary Capital Accounts for the Shares pursuant to paragraph 1(a) above, net of losses allocated to that account during such period pursuant to the allocation procedure described in this paragraph 7 and net of return premiums allocated to that Account during such period pursuant to the allocation procedure described in paragraph (1)(d) above); (ii) then, the Subsidiary Capital Accounts for the Shares, pro rata, based upon the relative earned premiums allocated to each such account for the quarter for which the allocation is being made, provided, however, that only accounts which have positive balances are taken into account for purposes of this allocation; (iii) then, the remaining Subsidiary Capital Accounts for the Shares with positive balances as of the last day of the quarter for which the allocation is being made, pro rata, based upon such balances; and (iv) then, to the extent necessary, the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock. (b) If, as a result of an allocation of a deficit as described in subparagraph (ii) or (iii) of paragraph (a) above, a deficit is created in one or more of the Subsidiary Capital Accounts, then the resulting deficit(s) are further allocated in the manner provided in that subparagraph before applying a subsequent subparagraph. (c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Subsidiary Capital Account for a series of Shares had a deficit that was allocated to and charged against the Restricted Earned Surplus, then at the end of any succeeding quarter for which that account otherwise would show an account balance greater than zero, the balance is reallocated to the Restricted Earned Surplus until all reductions of that surplus attributable to that Subsidiary Capital Account have been restored. Thus, a loss in a Subsidiary Capital Account which exceeds the balance in that account is absorbed by other Subsidiary Capital Accounts, in general, as follows: The amount of such excess losses is charged first to the Restricted Earned Surplus portion of the Subsidiary Capital Account of the Common Stock. Any remaining losses, should the Restricted Earned Surplus be exhausted, is allocated among the Subsidiary Capital Accounts of other participating series. Any then unabsorbed losses are charged to the Subsidiary Capital Account of the Common Stock. Funds drawn from the Restricted Earned Surplus in the manner described above must be restored from the Subsidiary Capital Account that drew the funds if at any time it returns to a positive balance. Funds drawn from the Subsidiary Capital Accounts of other series are not, however, restored. (8) (a) Dividends, payments upon redemption or liquidation (described below), and any other distributions with respect to the Capital Stock are allocated to the Subsidiary Capital Account for the class or series with respect to which the dividend, payment or distribution was made. (b) Where all Shares of a series are repurchased by the Company pursuant to its right of first refusal or redeemed in accordance with the Company's procedures for redemption, the Subsidiary Capital Account for that series is terminated. Thereafter, all underwriting income and expenses, and losses that would have been allocated to the terminated account, are allocated among the Subsidiary Capital Accounts of the existing series of Shares pro rata based upon relative earned premiums attributable to each of those accounts for the calendar quarter in which the item was earned or incurred; provided, however, that a net deficit for any such period is allocated to the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock (to the extent of Restricted Earned Surplus) before allocating any remaining deficits to the Subsidiary Capital Accounts for the participating series. Using the procedures described above, the Company has allocated items of gain and loss to the Subsidiary Capital Account for each series. Initially each Account had a balance of $7,500 representing the amount paid for the Shares of that series. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, $945,980 of net underwriting gains and $455,238 of administrative expenses were allocated among the 222 series of Shares outstanding as of December 31, 1994, and $1,227,816 of net investment income was allocated among such series of Shares and the Common Stock. As of December 31, 1994, 189 such series had balances greater than $7,500 (ranging from $7,501 to $182,943) and 33 series had balances less than $7,500 (ranging from $7,351 to zero). (It should be noted that the amounts in the Subsidiary Capital Accounts can fluctuate substantially and therefore may not be indicative of future results.) At December 31, 1994, an aggregate of $943,252 had been advanced from the Restricted Earned Surplus (which forms a portion of the Account established for the Common Stock owned by MIC) to 23 Subsidiary Capital Accounts and remained outstanding at that date. In addition, at December 31, 1994, net deficits of $379,636 associated with 3 series of Shares that have been redeemed had been charged against Restricted Earned Surplus and remained outstanding at that date. Aggregate deficits reallocated among the Subsidiary Capital Accounts of the Shares through December 31, 1994 were $697,448. The Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock had, at the time it was established, a balance of approximately $200,000, representing the capital paid in by MIC for the 2,000 shares of the Common Stock issued to it. That Subsidiary Capital Account is not affected directly by underwriting gains and losses attributable to the various Subsidiary Capital Accounts related to series of Shares, but is affected by those gains and losses indirectly to the extent that one of the Subsidiary Capital Accounts for a series of Shares incurs a deficit, in which case resort to the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock will result, in the manner described above. The allocations of income and expense, gains and losses, and distributions described above are subject to approval by the Board, and when finally so approved are considered final and conclusive and will be binding on all holders of Shares for all purposes including without limitation any redemption of Shares pursuant to the Company's procedures for redemption. Barbados insurance law requires that the Company maintain certain levels of net assets, calculated without regard to unrealized gains or losses. The Company is currently in compliance with these requirements. However, in the event that the Company is unable to comply with such requirements in the future, it has the right to reduce the business related to a Subsidiary Capital Account by retrocession or any other means to the extent necessary to permit the Subsidiary Capital Account to meet its pro rata share of the Company's required capital and surplus. EMPLOYES The Company does not have any full-time employes. Rather, the Company relies on Alexander Insurance Managers (Barbados) Ltd. (the "Manager"), to handle its day-to-day operations. (See "Business of the Company -- Insurance Management Agreement," below.) In addition, corporate secretarial services for the Company are provided by Colybrand Company Services Limited of St. Michael, Barbados. The Board and the committees thereof, however, remain responsible for the establishment and implementation of policy decisions. COMPETITION The insurance business is extremely competitive. MIC management believes that at present, MIC and its subsidiaries are, as a group, one of the largest mechanical breakdown insurers of new GM vehicles in the United States. There are other major companies offering similar coverage. Because the insurance business of the Company is limited to the assumption of certain mechanical breakdown insurance business ceded by MIC, the profitability of the Company depends to a large degree on the success experienced by MIC and its affiliates in competing with those other insurers. Many commercial insurance groups are seeking to capture additional mechanical insurance business by offering to assist automobile dealers in the formation of their own dealer-owned reinsurance companies. MIC has assisted in the establishment of such companies for a number of qualified GM dealers. However, MIC believes that participation in the Company represents a more practical alternative for dealers who do not have the available capital, insurance management expertise or time for the personal involvement necessary for their own reinsurance company. INSURANCE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT The Company has entered into an Insurance Management Agreement (the "Management Agreement") with the Manager, pursuant to which the Manager collects and dis- burses funds on behalf of the Company, provides bookkeeping, clerical, tele- phone, telex, and other services for the Company, and advises and consults with the Company in regard to all aspects of the Company's retrocession activities. Pursuant to the Management Agreement, the Manager has undertaken to maintain an office in Barbados to perform its duties. Further, during the term of the Management Agreement and generally for a period of one year thereafter, the Manager has agreed not to provide management or accounting services for any other company which, by the nature of its operations, is offering, insuring or reinsuring mechanical breakdown and/or extended warranty or related coverages on a multi-state basis in the United States or Canada with respect to motor vehicles sold by franchised GM dealerships. Under the terms of the Management Agreement, the Company pays the Manager a fee based on hourly rates for services performed. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, the Company paid fees to the Manager in the amount of $176,154. The Manager is responsible for the payment of the salaries of its officers and employes and all office and staff overhead and other costs attributable to its services on the Company's behalf. However, out-of-pocket expenses, such as telephone, telex, postage, travel, and other items are borne by the Company on an expense reimbursement basis. The Manager was incorporated in Barbados in 1984, and is an affiliate of Alexander and Alexander, an international insurance brokerage and insurance consulting firm. The Manager performs services similar to those performed for the Company for several other entities. The Manager has nine employes. In addition, the Manager may draw upon the resources of its affiliates as needed to provide the services contemplated under the Management Agreement. No employe of the Manager devotes all of his or her time to the business of the Company. However, the Manager is obligated to devote all employe time necessary to ensure the performance of the Manager's duties under the Management Agreement. The Manager is subject to the control and direction of the Board. The Manager has served in that capacity since 1986. The current Management Agreement became effective on March 19, 1992 and may be terminated by either party as of the end of the then current fiscal year by the giving of written notice to the other party by September 1 of that year. BARBADOS REGULATION AND TAXES The Company's business is subject to regulation under the Barbados Exempt Insurance Act, 1983, as amended (the "Exempt Insurance Act"). The principal requirements of the Exempt Insurance Act require the Company to maintain its principal office in Barbados, appoint various professional advisors, and to meet certain capitalization and annual reporting requirements with respect to its operating activities and solvency requirements. Under the Exempt Insurance Act, no income tax, capital gains tax or other direct tax or impost is levied in Barbados on the results of the Company's operations, or transfers of securities or assets of the Company to any person who is not a resident of Barbados. The Company has received a guarantee from the Minister of Finance of Barbados that such benefits and exemptions will be available for a period ending December 31, 2001. Item 2. PROPERTIES The Company neither owns nor maintains any office space or facilities. Rather, the business office for the Company is provided by the Manager and is located at Financial Services Centre, Bishops Court Hill, St. Michael, Barbados. The Company believes that these facilities are adequate for its current and anticipated future needs. In addition, the Manager supplies all equipment for the Company, and maintains all insurance records for the Company. Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is not involved in any legal proceedings. Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter ended December 31, 1994. PART II Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS (a) There is no public market for the Shares or the other capital stock of the Company, and none is expected to develop. Transfer of the Shares is restricted by the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement. (b) All of the common stock of the Company is held by MIC. As of March 1, 1995 there were 392 holders of Shares of record, representing 229 series of Shares. (c) Under the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of Shares are entitled to receive minimum dividends equal to their pro-rata share of 20% of net income attributable to the associated Subsidiary Capital Account provided (i) the Company meets the Barbados regulatory requirements without regard to any letter of credit or guarantee, and (ii) the related Subsidiary Capital Account would also meet those requirements after giving effect to the dividend. In 1990 and 1991, the Company declared minimum dividends as described above in the aggregate amounts of $114,376 and $150,317, respectively. In April of 1992, 1993 and 1994, the Company declared dividends of $1,021,705, $2,021,504 and $2,156,304, respectively, which in each case exceeded the required minimum dividend. Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The Company became operational during the fiscal year ended January 31, 1988. The Company's first year of full operation was the fiscal year ended January 31, 1989. In May of 1990, the Company changed its fiscal year end from January 31 to December 31. A full 12 months of underwriting activity are reflected in the financial statements for all periods presented. The results of operations for the 11-month period ended December 31, 1990, however, include only 11 months' investment income and administrative expense. Accordingly, results for the 11- month period ended December 31, 1990 are not fully comparable with results for full fiscal years. For the 11-month period ended December 31, 1989, the Company had $5,183,768 of earned premium, $673,785 of investment income and incurred $5,278,717 of losses and expenses. The net income of the Company for the period was $578,836. The following selected financial data for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991 and the eleven month period ended December 31, 1990 have been derived from financial statements audited by Deloitte & Touche, independent chartered accountants, whose report with respect to their audits of the financial statements as of December 31, 1994 and 1993 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994 is included elsewhere herein. December 31 ____________________________________________________________ 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Premiums Assumed $38,371,896 $27,779,063 $19,386,455 $16,784,405 $12,957,759 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Premiums Earned 21,316,685 15,429,611 13,005,184 10,292,788 8,177,525 Net Investment Income 1,227,816 2,700,242 2,522,712 1,792,947 843,021 __________ ___________ ___________ ___________ __________ Total Income 22,544,501 18,129,853 15,527,896 12,085,735 9,020,546 Less Losses and Expenses 20,825,943 15,425,146 12,020,682 10,165,350 8,280,612 __________ ___________ ___________ ___________ __________ Net Income 1,718,558 2,704,707 3,507,214 1,920,385 739,934 __________ ___________ ___________ ___________ __________ Dividends Per Common Share 0 0 0 0 0 Total Assets 66,012,284 50,359,633 36,847,490 28,124,056 18,759,382 Total Policy Reserves and Other Liabilities 60,246,641 42,430,269 29,777,783 23,148,003 16,347,245 Stockholders' Equity 5,765,643 7,929,364 7,069,707 4,976,053 2,412,137 Dividends Paid on Participating Shares 2,156,304 2,021,504 1,021,705 150,317 114,376 In May of 1990, the Company changed its fiscal year end from January 31 to December 31. Information as to earnings per share is not provided inasmuch as the results for each series of stock will vary with the underwriting experience attributable to each Subsidiary Capital Account established with respect to that series. See Note 2(f) to the financial statements. Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Liquidity. The Company expects to generate sufficient funds from operations to cover current liquidity needs. The Company's liquidity requirements are related to payment of insurance losses, administrative expenses, and dividends. Premiums generated by the Company's reinsurance business, combined with investment earnings plus proceeds from the sale of Shares, will continue to be the principal sources of funds for the Company. Although losses are expected to increase due to the increased level of premiums assumed in each preceding year and the anticipated incidence of claims following the expiration of manufacturers' warranties, available funds from the sources identified above have also grown. Net cash provided by operating activities has increased from $6,734,218 in 1992 and $11,550,335 in 1993 to $14,960,494 in 1994. The Company believes that such funds will be sufficient to meet its liquidity requirements in 1995 and in future years to which its reinsurance liabilities extend. No capital expenditures are expected during the next few years. The Company had unearned premium reserves of $57,468,269 as of December 31, 1994, and $40,413,058 as of December 31, 1993. These amounts are attributable to the long-term nature of the contracts sold. Such contracts may extend for up to 72 months from date of issue. In addition, the risk of loss to the Company under the contract arises primarily after the underlying manufacturer's warranty expires. For new vehicles, the warranty generally covers 36 months or 36,000 miles. For used vehicles, the applicable warranty period depends on the unexpired portion of the original manufacturer's warranty at the time of purchase of the vehicle. Because the Company has little risk of loss prior to expiration of the underlying manufacturer's warranty, most premium is not recognized as earned until such expiration. Since very little premium is recognized as earned until the expiration of the underlying warranty, most of the premium written in any year is recorded as unearned. See "Market For Registrant's Common Equity And Related Stockholder Matters" for a discussion of dividends paid and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends. On April 8, 1994, the Board of Directors authorized the payment of dividends to eligible holders of Participating Shares aggregating $2,156,304. Capital Resources. Capitalization of the Company, as of December 31, 1994, is comprised of paid-in capital with respect to the Common Stock of $200,000, paid-in capital with respect to the Shares of $1,665,000 (compared with $1,417,500 and $1,072,500 as of December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively), and earnings retained for use in the business of $5,796,732. Barbados law requires that the Company's net assets equal at least the aggregate of $1,000,000 and 10% of the amount by which the earned premium exceeded $5,000,000 in the previous fiscal year. If the Company's net assets are less than mandated by Barbados law, the Company has the right to reduce the business related to a Subsidiary Capital Account by retrocession or any other means to the extent necessary to permit the Subsidiary Capital Account to meet its pro rata share of the Company's required capital and surplus. At January 1, 1995, the Company's required minimum net assets computed in accordance with Barbados law was approximately $2,631,669, compared to total capital and retained earnings computed for purpose of Barbados law of $7,661,732. Results of Operations. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, the Company had net income of $1,718,558 compared to $2,704,707 and $3,507,214 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. The reduction in net income during 1994 compared to the previous year is the result primarily of realized losses on the sale of investments as discussed below. The reduction in net income during 1993 compared to the previous year is the result primarily of an increase in losses incurred as discussed below. The Company had net underwriting income of approximately $490,742 in 1994 compared to $4,465 and $984,502 during 1993 and 1992 respectively. During 1994, the Company had earned premiums of $21,316,685 compared to $15,429,611 and $13,005,184 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. Increased premium income has been generated by the issuance of additional series of Shares during the year ended December 31, 1994, and the continuing flow of reinsurance premiums from series issued in prior fiscal years. During 1994, the Company issued 36 new series of Shares and redeemed 3 series of Shares for a net increase of 33 series. There were 222 series of Shares outstanding at December 31, 1994 compared to 189 and 143 series of Shares outstanding at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. The Company incurred losses and expenses during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 of $20,825,943 compared with $15,425,146 and $12,020,682 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. This was comprised of provisions for losses incurred during the period of $14,830,166, ceding commissions and excise taxes of $5,540,539 and operating expenses of $455,238. Losses incurred in 1993 and 1992 were $10,912,683 and $8,164,449, respectively. The ratio of losses incurred to premiums earned for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 was 69.6% compared to 70.7% and 62.8% for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. Management believes the Company's increased loss experience in 1994 and 1993 compared to 1992, and the reduction in the Company's net income during 1993 compared to 1992, reflects the effects of changes in underlying manufacturer's warranties. The expiration during 1992 of certain unlimited mileage mechanical plans that had been retroceded to the Company and the elimination of certain deductibles under the manufacturer's warranties for certain 1992 model vehicles had a favorable impact on 1992 loss experience. On the other hand, the reduction of the manufacturer's warranties from 50,000 to 36,000 miles for certain vehicles beginning with the 1992 model year adversely affected 1993 and 1994 losses. The Company incurred operating expenses during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 of $455,238 compared to $503,178 and $478,475 for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992. MIC has agreed to pay certain costs of issuing shares if such costs could not be allocated to the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock. In 1994, MIC paid directly, $162,989 of costs to register and issue shares. For fiscal years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, share issuance costs which totalled $74,461 and $80,298, respectively, were paid by the Company and allocated to the Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common Stock. The increase of net underwriting income during the year ended December 31, 1994 was offset by a decrease in investment income which declined in 1994 to $1,227,816 compared to $2,700,242 and $2,522,712 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. The reduction in investment income during 1994 compared to prior periods is primarily attributable to changes in interest rates which adversely affected the market values of the Company's investment portfolio and resulted in realized losses on the sale of investment securities. These losses offset interest earnings which increased approximately 52% during 1994 over the prior year, largely as a result of an increase in the amount of assets under management. Realized losses on the sale of investment securities in the year ended December 31, 1994 were $1,543,358 compared to realized gains of $872,313 and $864,282 for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. The realized losses during 1994 resulted in large part from a repositioning of the Company's investment portfolio away from longer term issues toward medium term investments. Unrealized losses on investment securities held at December 31, 1994 were $1,896,089 compared to unrealized gains at December 31, 1993 of $99,886. Unrealized losses as of December 31, 1994 include amounts attributable to decreases in value of securities purchased at a premium. As of February 28, 1995, substantially all of these unrealized losses were eliminated as a result of improved market conditions. At present, the Company's investments are comprised entirely of U.S.-dollar denominated fixed-income securities. In the future, the Company may invest in foreign denominated bonds, on a fully U.S. dollar-hedged basis, in situations where the investment manager anticipates a higher rate of return (net of hedging costs) than would be available in the market for similarly rated U.S.-dollar denominated bonds. The Company's investment guidelines do not permit the use of financial instrument derivatives in managing interest rate risk. Pursuant to the Retrocession Agreement, the Company must furnish to MIC collateral in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit of at least 12 months duration equal in amount to the unearned premium in respect of risks retroceded and unpaid loss reserves (including reserves for losses incurred but not reported) otherwise required to be maintained by MIC in respect of the Policies. As of December 31, 1994, the Company had furnished such a letter of credit in the amount of $42,900,000. Accounting Change. FASB Statement No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" is effective for years beginning after December 15, 1993 and requires the Company to classify its securities holdings into three categories (trading, available for sale, and held to maturity). The Company adopted Statement No. 115 in 1994 and classified its securities portfolio as available for sale. Adoption of the statement did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations. Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Page 1. Independent Auditors' Report................... 27 2. Balance Sheets, December 31 1994 and 1993................................ 28 3. Statements of Income and Retained Earnings for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 ............ 29 4. Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 ............ 30 5. Notes to Financial Statements.................. 31 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Stockholders of Motors Mechanical Reinsurance Company, Limited Financial Services Centre Bishops Court Hill St. Michael, Barbados We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Motors Mechanical Reinsurance Company, Limited as of December 31, 1994 and 1993 and the related statements of income and retained earnings and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Motors Mechanical Reinsurance Company, Limited as of December 31, 1994 and 1993 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1994 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Bridgetown, Barbados February 27, 1995 MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1993 (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Notes 1994 1993 _____ ___________ ___________ ASSETS Investments 3,7 $42,903,056 $29,882,488 Cash and cash equivalents 7 3,303,060 6,788,771 Accrued investment income 1,559,195 861,190 Due from ceding company 3,315,506 2,331,978 Deferred acquisition costs 14,931,467 10,495,206 ___________ ___________ Total Assets $66,012,284 $50,359,633 ___________ ___________ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Unearned premiums 57,468,269 40,413,058 Loss reserves 4 2,660,270 1,910,030 Accrued liabilities 118,102 107,181 ___________ ___________ Total Liabilities 60,246,641 42,430,269 ___________ ___________ COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 7 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 5 Share capital Common stock - no par value; Authorized - 2,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 2,000 shares 200,000 200,000 Participating stock - no par value; Authorized - 100,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 22,200 shares at December 31, 1994 and 18,900 shares at December 31, 1993 1,665,000 1,417,500 ___________ ___________ 1,865,000 1,617,500 Retained earnings 8 5,796,732 6,211,978 Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments 3 (1,896,089) 99,886 ___________ ___________ Total Stockholders' Equity 5,765,643 7,929,364 ___________ ___________ Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $66,012,284 $50,359,633 ___________ ___________ The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1993 AND 1992 (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Years Ended December 31 _________________________________________________ Notes 1994 1993 1992 _____ ___________ ___________ ___________ INCOME Reinsurance premiums assumed 6 $38,371,896 $27,779,063 $19,386,455 Increase in unearned premiums (17,055,211) (12,349,452) (6,381,271) ___________ ___________ __________ Premiums earned 21,316,685 15,429,611 13,005,184 ___________ ___________ __________ Investment income: Interest earned 2,771,174 1,827,929 1,658,430 Realized (losses) gains on investments (1,543,358) 872,313 864,282 ___________ ___________ __________ Investment income - net 1,227,816 2,700,242 2,522,712 ___________ ___________ __________ TOTAL INCOME 22,544,501 18,129,853 15,527,896 ___________ ___________ ___________ EXPENSES Acquisition costs 5,540,539 4,009,285 3,377,758 Losses paid 14,079,926 10,625,508 7,938,136 Increase in loss reserves 750,240 287,175 226,313 Administrative expenses: Related Parties 171,135 168,933 160,858 Other 284,103 334,245 317,617 ___________ ___________ __________ TOTAL EXPENSES 20,825,943 15,425,146 12,020,682 ___________ ___________ __________ NET INCOME 1,718,558 2,704,707 3,507,214 RETAINED EARNINGS, beginning of year 6,211,978 5,528,775 3,043,266 LESS: DIVIDENDS (2,156,304) (2,021,504) (1,021,705) ADD: REDEMPTION OF PARTICIPATING STOCK 22,500 - - ___________ ___________ ___________ RETAINED EARNINGS, end of year $ 5,796,732 $ 6,211,978 $ 5,528,775 ___________ ___________ ___________ The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1993, AND 1992 (Expressed in U.S. dollars) Year Ended December 31 _______________________________________ 1994 1993 1992 ___________ ___________ ___________ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Reinsurance premiums collected $35,580,944 $26,933,330 $17,624,088 Losses and underwriting expenses paid (22,168,851) (16,977,784) (11,898,682) Administrative expenses paid (527,767) (490,616) (429,735) Investment income received 2,076,168 2,085,405 1,438,547 ___________ ___________ ___________ Net cash provided by operating activities 14,960,494 11,550,335 6,734,218 ___________ __________ ___________ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of investment securities (70,748,944) (49,834,608) (60,877,408) Sales of investment securities 54,189,043 45,038,810 53,031,200 ___________ ___________ ___________ Net cash invested (16,559,901) (4,795,798) (7,846,208) ___________ ___________ ___________ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of Participating Stock 270,000 345,000 255,000 Dividends paid (2,156,304) (2,021,504) (1,021,705) ___________ ___________ ____________ Net cash used in financing activities (1,886,304) (1,676,504) (766,705) ___________ ___________ ___________ INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3,485,711) 5,078,033 (1,878,695) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 6,788,771 1,710,738 3,589,433 ___________ ___________ ___________ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 3,303,060 $ 6,788,771 $ 1,710,738 ___________ ___________ ___________ RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 1,718,558 $ 2,704,707 $ 3,507,214 Realized losses (gains) on investments 1,543,358 (872,313) (864,282) Change in: Accrued investment income (698,005) 254,177 (222,446) Due from ceding company (983,528) 24,630 (653,270) Deferred acquisition costs (4,436,261) (3,213,352) (1,662,778) Prepaid expenses - - - Unearned premiums 17,055,211 12,349,452 6,381,271 Loss reserves 750,240 287,175 226,313 Accrued liabilities 10,921 15,859 22,196 ___________ ___________ ___________ NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $14,960,494 $11,550,335 $ 6,734,218 ___________ ___________ ___________ The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Note 1. OPERATIONS The Company is incorporated under the laws of Barbados and is a licensed insurer under the Exempt Insurance Act, 1983. All of the common stock of the Company is owned by Motors Insurance Corporation ("MIC"). MIC is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation. The principal activity of the Company is the assumption of certain automobile mechanical breakdown risks arising under insurance policies reinsured by MIC and attributable to an MIC Agency Account in respect of which shares of Participating Stock are issued and outstanding. All premiums received were derived from MIC. Note 2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Basis of Presentation The financial statements are stated in United States dollars and are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Reinsurance premiums assumed by the Company represent policies ceded by MIC during the twelve months ended December 31 of each fiscal year. Certain amounts in the 1993 and 1992 financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the 1994 presentation. (b) Premium Income and Acquisition Costs Reinsurance premiums are based on the Company assuming (after ceding commission) 75% of the original policy premium written by the direct insurer. Of these reinsurance premiums, 75% is retroceded to the Company when written and 25% when earned. Premiums are taken into income on the basis of quarterly cessions and are related to anticipated loss exposures. Acquisition costs, consisting of ceding commissions and excise taxes, are taken into income on the basis of premiums earned. MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Note 2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont'd) (c) Investments Investments are comprised of interest-bearing marketable securities which are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices and dealer quotes obtained from an external pricing service. Investments with original maturities of less than 90 days are classified as cash equivalents. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is included in stockholders' equity. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments are included as investment income and are calculated based on average costs. (d) Loss Reserves The Company provides for unsettled, reported losses based on estimates of the final settlement, with an experience factor added to provide for losses incurred but not reported. The final settlement may be greater or less than the amounts provided. Any such differences, when they become known, are recognized in current operations. (e) Taxation The Company has received an undertaking from the Barbados Government exempting it from all local income, profits and capital gains taxes for a period ending December 31, 2001. Stockholders who are United States residents are taxed on their share of the Company's income on a deemed distribution basis. (f) Earnings Per Share No amount has been reported as earnings per share as the earnings applicable to the Participating Stockholders vary with the underwriting results of each series. Retained earnings applicable to the Common Stockholder include allocated investment income and operating expenses and amounts restricted for advances to Participating Stockholders (see Note 8). MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Note 3. INVESTMENTS Effective January 1, 1994, the Company adopted the requirements of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" and the Company's investments have been classified as available for sale. The Company had previously accounted for its investment securities at market value, with the resulting unrealized gains and losses included as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Accordingly, the adoption of Statement No. 115 had no material effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations. The cost and estimated fair value of investments in debt securities are as follows: Gross Gross Estimated Unrealized Unrealized Fair Cost Appreciation Depreciation Value _________ ____________ ____________ ___________ December 31, 1994: Debt securities issued by foreign governments and their agencies $31,233,934 $23,323 $(1,324,106) $29,933,151 Debt securities issued by supra-nationals 13,565,211 - (595,306) 12,969,905 ____________ _______ ___________ __________ Total $44,799,145 $23,323 $(1,919,412) $42,903,056 ___________ _______ ___________ ___________ December 31, 1993: Debt securities issued by foreign governments and their agencies $16,327,184 $72,332 $(135,761) $16,263,755 Debt securities issued by supra-nationals 7,182,454 103,034 (25,925) 7,259,563 Corporate securities 6,272,964 109,193 (22,987) 6,359,170 ___________ ________ _________ ___________ Total $29,782,602 $284,559 $(184,673) $29,882,488 ___________ ________ _________ ___________ MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Note 3. INVESTMENTS (Cont'd) The cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at December 31, 1994, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Estimated Fair Cost Value ___________ ___________ Due after one year through five years $18,203,680 $17,241,088 Due after five years through ten years 26,595,465 25,661,968 ___________ ___________ $44,799,145 $42,903,056 ___________ ___________ In 1994, gross gains of $150,704 and gross losses of $1,694,062 were realized. In 1993, gross gains of $964,613 and gross losses of $92,300 were realized. In 1992, gross gains of $1,008,932 and gross losses of $144,650 were realized. The following summarizes net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments: Balance, December 31, 1991 $ 915,287 Net depreciation (646,855) ________ Balance, December 31, 1992 $ 268,432 Net depreciation (168,546) ___________ Balance, December 31, 1993 $ 99,886 Net depreciation (1,995,975) _________ Balance, December 31, 1994 $(1,896,089) ___________ The investment portfolio is comprised of diverse U.S. dollar- denominated debt securities which do not result in any concentration in credit risks. MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Note 4. RESERVES FOR UNPAID LOSSES The following table sets forth an analysis of changes in the loss reserves for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992: 1994 1993 1992 ____ ____ ____ Beginning balance in reserves for losses $ 1,910,030 $ 1,622,855 $1,396,542 ____________ ____________ __________ Add-provision for losses incurred related to: Current claim year $ 14,893,890 $ 11,046,932 $8,461,984 Prior claim years $ (63,724) $ (134,249) $ (297,535) ____________ ____________ __________ Total $ 14,830,166 $ 10,912,683 $8,164,449 ____________ ____________ __________ Deduct-paid losses attributable to: Current claim year $ 12,527,026 $ 9,363,720 $7,025,671 Prior claim years $ 1,552,900 $ 1,261,788 $ 912,465 ____________ ____________ __________ Total $ 14,079,926 $ 10,625,508 $7,938,136 ____________ ____________ __________ Ending balance in reserves for losses $ 2,660,270 $ 1,910,030 $1,622,855 ____________ ____________ __________ As a result of change in estimates of losses incurred in prior years, the provisions for losses incurred in 1994, 1993 and 1992 decreased by $63,724, $134,249, and $297,535, respectively, because of lower than expected claims. MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Note 5. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY All of the Company's Common Stock is held by MIC. A prospectus dated July 14, 1994 is offering 26,500 shares of Participating Stock to persons certified by owners of certain motor vehicle franchises. The offering consists of 265 series of 100 shares each at a price of $75 per share. During 1994, 36 additional series of 100 shares of Participating Stock were issued as compared with 46 for the year ended December 31, 1993. In addition, in 1994 the Board of Directors redeemed 3 series of 100 shares each that had substantial accumulated deficits. As a result of the redemption, $22,500 was transferred from Participating Stock to retained earnings to eliminate the capital accounts and accumulated deficits of those series. In the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, costs in the amount of $162,989, $74,461 and $80,298, respectively, were incurred in the sale of Participating Stock. The Common Stockholder reimbursed the Company directly for these expenses in 1994. During 1993 and 1992, these amounts were expensed by the Company and allocated to the account of the Common Stockholder. The holders of Common Stock as a class are entitled to elect five directors, at least one of whom must be a resident of Barbados. They have no right to vote with respect to liquidation of the Company. As a class, these holders generally have the sole right to vote on matters not specifically reserved to Participating Stock. The holders of Participating Stock as a class are entitled to elect one director. Generally, liquidation of the Company requires approval by at least 75% of the outstanding shares of this class. Any redemption of a series of shares requires a vote of the Board provided that the director representing holders of the Participating Stock votes in favor of the redemption. Any changes in the Company's Articles or By-Laws require the approval of a majority of the holders of Participating Stock present and voting together with a majority of the holders of Common Stock. From time to time, funds are held in escrow on account of Participat- ing Stock applications. Such amounts are not included in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying financial statements. At December 31, 1994, $7,500 was held in escrow and at December 31, 1993, there were no amounts held in escrow. MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Note 6. REINSURANCE PREMIUMS Under the provisions of the retrocession agreement, the Company will receive additional cessions of $19,156,090 ($13,471,019 at December 31, 1993) relating to premiums written by the ceding insurer but unearned at the respective period ends. The amounts will be received as the premiums are earned, net of related acquisition costs. Note 7. LETTERS OF CREDIT As of December 31, 1994, the Company has provided an irrevocable letter of credit to MIC, in the amount of $42,900,000 to secure the amounts recoverable from the Company related to the business ceded. Cash equivalents and investments are assigned to secure the letter of credit. Note 8. RETAINED EARNINGS Items of income or loss and expenses attributable to insurance underwriting activities are determined as of the end of each calendar quarter and are allocated to the Participating Stockholders' capital accounts. An amount equal to 1-1/3 percent of assumed premiums (net of related ceding commissions) is allocated to the capital account of the Common Stockholder. Such allocations accumulate as restricted retained earnings and may be used to advance capital to any Participating Stockholders who incur a deficit in their capital accounts; any such advances are repayable out of future profitable operations of the respective Participating Stockholder. Amounts allocated to the Common Stockholder, net of advances to Participating Stockholders, are presented in the table below as "net transfers." Dividends may be declared and paid at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors subject to the right of holders of participating stock to receive minimum dividends. The minimum annual dividend payable on each share shall be such shares pro rata portion of an amount equal to twenty percent (20%) of the net income, if any, for the preceding fiscal year attributable to the subsidiary capital account associated with the series of which that share is part. Barbados law requires that the Company maintain a minimum capitalization based generally on the amount of premiums earned in the preceding fiscal year. At January 1, 1995, the Company's required minimum capital computed in accordance with Barbados law was approximately $2,631,669. MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Expressed in U.S. Dollars) Note 8. RETAINED EARNINGS (Cont'd) Amounts of retained earnings applicable to the Common and Participating Stockholders are comprised of the following: Common Participating Total ______ _____________ _____ Balance, December 31, 1991 $ 77,557 $2,965,709 $3,043,266 Net income (loss) for the year (42,631) 3,549,845 3,507,214 Net transfers 173,954 (173,954) - Dividends paid - (1,021,705) (1,021,705) _________ __________ __________ Balance, December 31, 1992 208,880 5,319,895 5,528,775 Net income (loss) for the year (41,909) 2,746,616 2,704,707 Net transfers (175,245) 175,245 - Dividends paid - (2,021,504) (2,021,504) _________ __________ __________ Balance (deficit), December 31, 1993 (8,274) 6,220,252 6,211,978 Net income (loss) for the year (7,536) 1,726,094 1,718,558 Net transfers (37,410) 37,410 Dividends paid - (2,156,304) (2,156,304) Redemption of participating stock - 22,500 22,500 _________ __________ __________ Balance (Deficit) December 31, 1994 $ (53,220) $5,849,952 $5,796,732 _________ __________ __________ PART III Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. None. Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Two of the current directors of the Company were elected by MIC through its ownership of the Common Stock. Three additional directors, who each retired during 1994, were also elected by MIC: Robert T. O'Connell, who also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chairman of the Board of General Motors Acceptance Corporation and MIC; Joseph J. Pero, who also served as President of the Company and President and Director of MIC; and Vincent K. Quinn, who also served as Executive Vice President of the Company and Executive Vice President and Director of MIC. One director was elected by the holders of the Shares at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting held on April 8, 1994. The directors and officers of the Company are as follows: POSITION WITH THE COMPANY AGE (AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT DURING NAME PAST FIVE YEARS) Louis S. Carrio, Jr........ 51 Vice-President and Director (Vice-President, MIC). Mr. Carrio became a Director and was appointed Vice-President in 1991. Peter R. P. Evelyn ........ 53 Director (Attorney, Evelyn, Gittens & Farmer, a Barbados law firm). Mr. Evelyn has been a Director since 1986. Donald C. Mealey............ 59 Director (President, Don Mealey, Chevrolet, Inc.). Mr. Mealey has been a Director since 1994. Ronald W. Jones ........... 42 Vice-President, Finance (Managing Director, Alexander Insurance Managers (Barbados) Ltd.). Mr. Jones has served as Vice-President, Finance since 1987. Michael B. Boyce........... 54 Secretary (Principal, Colybrand Company Services, Limited, Barbados, since 1993; previously principal, Price Waterhouse, Eastern Caribbean). Mr. Boyce has served as Secretary since 1994. Mr. Boyce served previously as Assistant Secretary to the Company. The directors and officers named above serve in those capacities until the annual meeting of shareholders next following their election. Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION No director or officer of the Company is compensated directly for his services as such. However, each director and officer of the Company is reimbursed for expenses incurred for attendance at Board, committee, and shareholder meetings. In addition, Mr. Jones is an officer of the Manager, which receives management fees and compensation for data processing services. Mr. Evelyn is a member of the law firm of Evelyn, Gittens & Farmer, which serves as the Company's Barbados counsel; and Mr. Boyce is affiliated with Colybrand Company Services Limited, St. Michael, Barbados, which receives compensation for corporate secretarial services provided to the Company. Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT MIC owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Common Stock of the Company, which consists of 2,000 shares. Don Mealey, a director, owns 140 shares of Participating Stock and is the president of a company that owns 10 shares of Participating Stock. Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS See Item 1, THE RETROCESSION, INSURANCE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT and Item 11, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Part IV Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Index to Document List (1) Financial Statements The following are included in Item 8: (i) Independent Auditors' Report. (ii) Balance Sheets, December 31 1994 and 1993. (iii) Statements of Income and Retained Earnings for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992. (iv) Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1994, 1993, and 1992. (v) Notes to Financial Statements. (2) Financial Statement Schedules. Schedules are omitted because of the absence of the conditions under which they are required or because the information required is presented in the financial statements or related notes. (3) Exhibits. The following exhibits are included in response to Item 14(c): 3(a) Restated Articles of Incorporation dated January 29, 1987, as amended, filed by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Post Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534, dated April 29, 1993. 3(b) By-laws of the Company dated June 6, 1986 filed by reference to Exhibit 3(b) of the Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534, dated June 18, 1986. 4 Specimen Participating Stock Certificate filed by reference to Exhibit 4 of Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534, dated February 12, 1987. 10(a) Form of Principal Retrocession Agreement between Motors Insurance Corporation and Registrant filed by reference to Exhibit 10(a) of the Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534, dated June 18, 1986. 10(b) Form of Supplemental Retrocession Agreement between Motors Insurance Corporation and Registrant filed by reference to Exhibit 10(b) of the Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534 dated June 18, 1986. 10(c) Specimen Stock Purchase Agreement filed by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534, dated May 22, 1987. 10(d) Amended and Restated Stock Purchase Agreement between Registrant and Motors Insurance Corporation filed by reference to Exhibit 10(d) to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534, dated February 12, 1987. 10(e) Insurance Management Agreement between Registrant and Alexander Insurance Managers (Barbados) Ltd., dated March 19, 1992, filed by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to Annual Report on Form 10-K, File No. 33-6534, for the year ended December 31, 1993. 20(a) Proxy solicitation materials sent to shareholders in connection with annual meeting held on April 8, 1994, filed by reference to Exhibit 20(b) to Annual Report on Form 10-K, File No. 33-6534, for the year ended December 31, 1993. 20(b) Proxy solicitation materials sent to shareholders in connection with annual meeting to be held on April 6, 1995. 27 Financial Data Schedule. 28(a) Certification Form filed by reference to Exhibit 28(a) to Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534, dated June 18, 1986. 28(b) Guarantee issued by the Minister of Finance of Barbados filed by reference to Exhibit 28(b) to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534, dated June 18, 1986. 28(c) Certificate of Barbados Residency filed by reference to Exhibit 28(c) to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-6534, dated June 18, 1986. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K for the quarter ended December 31, 1994 have been filed. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED (Registrant) By s/Ronald W. Jones ________________________ Ronald W. Jones Vice-President, Finance Date: March 28, 1995 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated. Signature Title Date s/Louis S. Carrio, Jr. Vice-President and March 24, 1995 Louis S. Carrio, Jr. Director s/Peter R. P. Evelyn Director March 28, 1995 Peter R. P. Evelyn Director Donald C. Mealey s/Ronald W. Jones Vice-President, March 28, 1995 Ronald W. Jones Finance, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANT WHICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE ACT Proxy solicitation materials were sent to shareholders in connection with the annual meeting held on April 8, 1994, and in connection with the 1995 annual meeting, to be held on April 6, 1995. EX-20 2 PROXY STATEMENT MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Eighth Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED will be held at the Miramar Conference Centre, Royal Pavilion Hotel, St. James, Barbados on Thursday the 6th day of April, 1995 at 12:00 noon for the following purposes: 1. Adoption of minutes of previous meeting. 2. To receive and consider the financial statements of the Company for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1994 together with the auditors report thereon. 3. To elect directors. 4. To consider the proposal to amend the Restated Articles of Incorporation. 5. To consider the proposal that Deloitte & Touche continue as the Company's auditors until the next Annual Meeting of the shareholders. 6. To conduct any other business that may properly be transacted at an annual meeting. DATED THE 10th DAY OF MARCH, 1995 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD Michael R. Boyce AS SECRETARY OF MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED Annual Meeting April 6, 1995 PROXY STATEMENT March 10, 1995 This proxy statement is furnished by management of Motors Mechanical Reinsurance Company, Limited (the "Company") in connection with the solicitation of proxies for use at the annual meeting of the Company to be held on April 6, 1995 at 12:00 noon at the Miramar Conference Centre, Royal Pavilion Hotel, St. James, Barbados. Please complete and return the attached proxy whether or not you plan to attend the meeting. A proxy may be revoked at any time prior to the meeting in writing or by attendance of the shareholder at the meeting. Shareholders of record as of the date of this proxy statement are entitled to notice and to vote at the meeting. As of such date, there were 22,900 participating shares outstanding, held by 392 persons representing 229 series. All the common stock is held by Motors Insurance Corporation ("MIC"), which organized the Company. Each share entitles the holder to one vote on matters on which that class of stock is entitled to vote. This proxy statement is accompanied by notice of the meeting, financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1994 and a form of proxy. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS The Company has a board of directors consisting of six members. Five directors, of whom one is a resident of Barbados, are elected by the holder of the common shares and one director is elected by holders of the participating shares. Directors serve without compensation other than reimbursement of actual expenses. They are elected for one year terms. Henry Faulkner, III has been nominated to stand for election as director by the participating shareholders. Other nominations can be made by the holders of at least two series of participating shares by notifying the secretary in writing at least ten days prior to the meeting. The nominee receiving the highest number of votes will be elected. In addition, five directors will be elected by the common shareholder. It is anticipated that MIC will choose to elect John D. Finnegan, William B. Noll and Bernard J. Buselmeier and re elect Louis S. Carrio, Jr. and Peter R.P. Evelyn to serve as directors. Information regarding the age and current occupation of persons nominated to be elected or re elected as directors by the common shareholder and the person nominated to be elected as director by the participating shareholders is set forth below. Position with the Company and Other Name Age Employment During the Past Five Years John D. Finnegan 46 Nominee for Director (Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, General Motors Acceptance Corporation, June 1992; Assistant Treasurer and Funds Officer, General Motors Corporation, 1987 1992). William B. Noll 52 Nominee for Director (Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, MIC, March 1993; Group Vice President, MIC, 1991 1993; Vice President, MIC, 1989 1990). Louis S. Carrio, Jr. 51 Vice President and Director (Vice President, MIC). Mr. Carrio has been a Vice- President & Director since 1991. Bernard J. Buselmeier 39 Nominee for Director (Vice President since 1993 and Treasurer since 1989, MIC). Peter R.P. Evelyn 53 Director (Attorney, Evelyn Gittens & Farmer, A Barbados Law firm). Mr. Evelyn has been a Director since 1986. Henry Faulkner, III 45 Nominee for Director to be elected by the participating shareholders (President, Faulkner Saturn of Trevose). AMENDMENT OF RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION The Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation currently provide that deficits with respect to a Subsidiary Capital Account for a series of participating shares are to be allocated first to Restricted Earned Surplus and then to the Subsidiary Capital Accounts of the other participating shares. If at any time a Subsidiary Capital Account with prior deficits returns to a positive balance, prior deficits charged against Restricted Earned Surplus are restored. However, under the Company's existing Articles, prior deficits charged against Subsidiary Capital Accounts of the particapting shares are not restored. Management proposes to amend the Company's Articles to provide that deficits of a Subsidiary Capital Account that are charged against Subsidiary Capital Accounts of participating shares are to be restored, provided that all deficit amounts with respect to that account previously charged against Restricted Earned Surplus have been restored. This change shall apply only with respect to deficits that are charged against Subsidiary Capital Accounts of participating shares for periods after January 1, 1995. Accordingly, Management proposes that the Company's Articles be amended to read as follows: Section 3(1)(7)(c) (c) Although this paragraph (7) shall be applied in a manner that does not result in a balance in any Subsidiary Capital Account for a series of Shares that is less than zero, if any such account had a deficit that was allocated to and charged against the Subsidiary Capital Account of the Common shares pursuant to Section 3(1)(7)(a)(i) hereof, or to the Subsidiary Capital Account for any series of Shares pursuant to Section 3(1)(7)(a)(ii) or (iii) hereof (after taking into account the provisions of Section 3(1)(7)(b)) after January 1, 1995, then at the end of any succeeding fiscal quarter for which that account otherwise would show an account balance greater than zero, such balance will be reallocated and credited: (i) first to the Subsidary Capital Account of the Common shares until all reductions of such Subsidiary Capital Account for the Common shares under Section 3(1)(7)(a)(i) hereof with respect to said series of Shares have been restored, and (ii) then, with respect to any deficits charged against the Subsidiary Capital Account for any series of Shares pursuant to Section 3(1)(7)(a)(ii) or (iii) for periods after January 1, 1995, to the Subsidiary Capital Accounts for the Shares, pro rata, based upon the relative amounts, through the end of the fiscal quarter for which the reallocation hereunder is being made, of deficits that were allocated to those accounts (whether under Section 3(1)(7)(a)(ii) or (iii)) from the Subsidiary Capital Account for the series of Shares for which the reallocation hereunder is being made and that have not previously been restored, until all reductions of such Subsidiary Capital Accounts after January 1, 1995 under Section 3(1)(7)(a) with respect to said series of Shares have been restored. ELECTION OF AUDITORS It is proposed to confirm the selection of Deloitte & Touche, Bridgetown, Barbados as the auditors of the Company for the current fiscal year. The auditors through their Detroit office also serve as auditors of MIC. P R O X Y MOTORS MECHANICAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED I/We, , a member of the above named company hereby appoint Ronald W. Jones, Vice President Finance of the Company as my/our proxy to vote for me/us on my/our behalf at the shareholders meeting to be held on the 6th day of April, 1995 or at any adjournment thereof and in particular to vote for: (i) The election of Henry Faulkner, III to serve as a director representing the participating shareholders; (ii) The approval of the amendment of the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation as contained in the proxy statement dated March 10, 1995; and (iii) The confirmation of Deloitte & Touche as the auditors of the Company for the current fiscal year. Dated this ________ day of __________, 1995. ____________________________________________ EX-27 3 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
7 This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from audited financial statements contained in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 and is qualified in its entirety by references to such financial statements. YEAR DEC-31-1994 DEC-31-1994 42,903,056 0 0 0 0 0 42,903,056 3,303,060 0 14,931,467 66,012,284 2,660,270 57,468,269 0 0 0 200,000 0 0 5,565,643 66,012,284 21,316,685 2,771,174 (1,543,358) 0 14,830,166 5,540,539 455,238 1,718,558 0 1,718,558 0 0 0 1,178,558 0 0 1,910,030 14,893,890 (63,724) 12,527,026 1,552,900 2,660,270 (63,724) Information as to earnings per share is not provided inasmuch as the results for each series of stock will vary with the underwriting experience attributable to each Subsidiary Capital Account established with respect to that series.