-----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, H7ioYF8IpWHCMkYUzryAdERAxnycCopOFDXyJppBKvQHBWgy09LzQcWMvv3Rd4B5 Rloo1w6VUgs2N9uf/Gyw8g== 0000807906-95-000002.txt : 19951211 0000807906-95-000002.hdr.sgml : 19951211 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000807906-95-000002 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19950930 FILED AS OF DATE: 19951120 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 19951208 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US CAPITAL GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000807906 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: 6331 IRS NUMBER: 133357749 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-15373 FILM NUMBER: 95598736 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE CITY: TRUMBLE STATE: CT ZIP: 06611 BUSINESS PHONE: 2033731006 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 CAMBRIDGE DR CITY: TRUMBULL STATE: CT ZIP: 06611 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PAN ATLANTIC INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PAN ATLANTIC RE INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19890814 10-Q 1 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 Period Ended September 30, 1995 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 0-15373 U.S. Capital Group Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3357749 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 7 Cambridge Drive, Trumbull, CT. 06611 (address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) 203 - 373 - 1006 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 4 West Red Oak Lane, White Plains, New York 10604 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last year) 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 the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Number of Shares Outstanding Title Of Each Class As Of August 10, 1995, Common Stock, $.10 Par Value 560,546 U.S. CAPITAL GROUP INC. INDEX PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE Item 1. Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 .....................................................................__ 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 and September 30, 1994 __...... 5 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 ......................._..... 6 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow - Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 and September 30, 1994...................._..... 7 Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ..................... 8 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation ............................................................._..... 10 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on form 8 - K........................................._.......... 14 Signatures...................................................................... ....................._.......... 15 2 PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements U.S. CAPITAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, ASSETS 1995 1994 Fixed maturities, available for sale, at market value (amortized cost: $64,417,840 in 1995 and $71,427,231 in 1994) $ 64,723,417 $ 66,467,779 Equity securities, at market value (cost: $1,683 in 1995 and $610,307 in 1994) 314 631,102 Short-term investments, at cost, which approximates market 18,318,377 23,684,147 Total Investments 83,042,108 90,783,028 Cash 43,853 48,107 Accrued investment income 1,024,207 1,325,514 Reinsurance balances receivable 14,438,444 8,167,320 Reinsurance recoverable 67,771,521 68,499,850 Deferred charges 7,987,173 11,838,981 Land, property, and equipment 1,335,256 1,327,848 Other assets 10,472,428 11,267,966 Total $ 186,114,990 $ 193,258,614 See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 3 U.S. CAPITAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) LIABILITIES AND September 30, December 31, STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1995 1994 Liabilities Reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 116,705,607 $ 122,776,285 Reinsurance balances payable 32,912,343 49,176,367 Funds held for reinsurers 2,732,869 2,399,027 Unearned premiums 22,088,482 9,044,504 Other liabilities 5,218,141 1,794,318 Total Liabilities 179,657,442 185,190,501 Investment Deposits and Contingencies -- (Note 3) Stockholders' Equity Preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share - authorized 250,000 shares, none issued Common stock, par value $.10 per share - authorized 2,500,000 shares; issued 1,112,542 (includes 551,996 shares in 1995 and 1994 held in the treasury) 111,254 111,254 Additional paid-in capital 29,480,880 29,480,880 Unrealized appreciation(depreciation) on securities 156,640 (5,638,655) Foreign exchange translation adjustment 2,273,999 2,116,590 Retained earnings (9,005,939) (1,442,670) 23,016,834 24,627,399 Less: Treasury stock at cost 16,559,286 16,559,286 Total Stockholders' Equity 6,457,548 8,068,113 Total $ 186,114,990 $193,258,614 See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 4 U.S. CAPITAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - - - - - - -----------------------------------------(Unaudited)----------------------- Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 1995 1994 1995 1994 REVENUES: Premiums earned $13,073,006 $5,524,186 $31,395,479 $15,159,281 Investment income 1,051,123 1,676,960 4,318,077 5,091,083 Realized investment gain(loss) (70,519) 285,308 209,606 310,656 Underwriting fees & commissions (253,011) 85,573 (98,665) 240,986 Other income 346,165 145,855 825,331 242,656 Total revenues 14,146,764 7,717,882 36,649,828 21,044,662 LOSSES AND EXPENSES: Loss and loss adjustment expenses 6,893,795 6,983,342 19,297,509 11,362,055 Policy acquisition cost 2,142,083 (605,255) 5,477,390 695,795 Other acquisition and operating expenses 9,682,558 1,381,899 15,727,976 7,145,274 Amortization of deferred charge 3,283,936 295,252 3,851,808 885,756 Total losses and expenses 22,002,372 8,055,238 44,354,683 20,088 ,880 Income(loss) before following item: (7,855,608) (337,356) (7,704,855) 955, 782 Equity in income(loss) of unconsolidated affiliate (8,476) 141,586 (67,282) Net Income(loss) ($7,855,608) ($345,832) ($7,563,269) $ 888,500 Net income per common share ($14.01) ($0.61) ($13.49) $1.56 See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 5 U.S. CAPITAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Appreciation Foreign Shares of Additional (Depreciation) Exchange Total Common Stock Common Paid-in on Equity Translation Retained Treasury Stockholders' Issued Treasury Stock Capita l Securities Adjustment Earnings Stock Equity Balance, December 31, 1994 1,112,542 551,996 $111,254 $29,480,880 ($5,63 8,655) $2,116,590 ($1,442,670) ($16,559,286) $8,068,113 (Unaudited) Net income for nine months ended Septembere 30, 1995 (7,563,269) (7,56 3,269) Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities 5,795,295 5,795,295 Foreign currency translation __________ ________ _________ ____________ ___ _______ 157,409 ____________ ___________ __ 157,409 (233,441) Balance, September, 1995 1,112,542 551,996 $111,254 $29,480,880 $156,640 $2,273,999 ($9,005,939) ($16,559,286) $6,457,548 See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. 6 U.S. CAPITAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 1994 OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash used by operating activities ($14,024,551) ($5,086,465) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities and equity securities 25,203,897 17,133,159 Purchase of fixed maturities & equity securities (16,882,474) (3,892,037) Net decrease (increase) in short-term investments 5,390,770 (6,769,820) Sales (purchases) of fixed assets, net 3,661 (1,134,937) Net cash provided(used) by investing activities 13,715,853 5,336,365 FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Increase (decrease) in funds held 307,843 (220,094) Net cash provided (used) by financing activities 307,843 (220,094) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (3,400) 30,437 Increase(decrease) in cash (4,255) 60,243 Cash - beginning of period 48,108 12,372 Cash - end of period $ 43,853 $72,615 7 U.S. CAPITAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements September 30, 1995 and 1994 (Unaudited) Note 1 - Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements include those of the Company and its subsidiaries and GoldStreet Syndicate Corporation which is accounted for on the equity method. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles for condensed financial information and with the instructions to Form 10Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Condensed consolidated financial information included herein is unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, such information reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1995. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K as filed on March 31, 1995. Note 2 - Net Income Per Share Net income per share is calculated based on the weighted average outstanding common stock and common stock equivalents for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994 of 560,546 and 568,896, respectively. Note 3 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Pursuant to the requirements of the Constitution and By-Laws of the New York Insurance Exchange (the Exchange) and the Insurance laws of the State of New York, Pan Atlantic Investors Ltd. (PAIL), the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, and GoldStreet Syndicate Corporation (GoldStreet), a 30% owned affiliate of the Company, are contingently liable as underwriting members on the Exchange for up to a maximum of $500,000 each for the unpaid contractual obligations of underwriting members found to be insolvent. On October 21, 1994 certain subsidiaries of the Company received an unfavorable arbitration award. On October 21, 1994 a second arbitration award was purportedly issued against the Company and certain subsidiaries. These disputes and certain unfavorable arbitration awards were referenced in USCG's 10K for the fiscal year ended Dcember 31, 1994 at Note I to the financial statements. 8 Note 3 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities -- continued On November 9, 1995 U.S. Capital Group Inc. and its subsidiaries ("USCG") entered into a settlement agreement with Republic Insurance Company ("Republic") in order to settle the various disputes between the parties ("the Settlement"). These disputes and certain unfavorable arbitration awards were referenced in USCG's 10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 at Note I to the financial statements. The Settlement provides for a restructuring of the complex business relationships between the parties: the transfer to Republic of the control and administration of reinsurance policies bound in Republic's name by certain subsidiaries of USCG; the payment of a liability, carried by USCG of $5,400,000, over ten years without interest, the payment being secured by a pledge of all the shares of USCG's principal subsidiary, U.S. Capital Insurance Company, with the option to discharge this obligation at any time by payment of the net present value of the amount outstanding: the commutation and release of the reinsurance obligations of various insurance company subsidiaries of USCG to Republic, some of which are immediate and others of which are to be determined at a future date; the commutation and immediate release of all Republic's reinsurance obligations to USCG's subsidiaries; the payment by Republic and other entities as parties to the settlement of up to $3,340,698 to a USCG subsidiary; and the transfer to Republic of USCG's equity interest in GoldStreet Syndicate Corporation in the amount of $4,297,026 which has been included in "Other Acquisition and Operating Expenses". The Settlement provides further for a number of continuing obligations on behalf of USCG, the performance of which determine the extent and exact timing of the release from the arbitration awards referenced above as well as from certain other contractual and reinsurance obligations. In connection with the settlement, the Company evaluated its deferred charges and recognized a reduction of this asset in the amount of $3,000,000. The Company or its subsidiaries are parties to various other lawsuits generally arising in the normal course of the Company's insurance, reinsurance and management businesses. The Company does not believe that the eventual outcome of any such litigation will have a materially adverse effect on the financial condition or business of the Company or its subsidiaries. The Company's subsidiaries are regularly engaged in the investigation and defense of claims arising out of its insurance and reinsurance business. 9 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-- Overview USCG is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, engages in primary insurance and reinsurance underwriting. Primary insurance underwriting is being conducted by U.S. Capital Insurance Company ("USCIC"), which accounts for virtually all of USCG's earned premiums and 92% of total revenues for the nine months of 1995. The other companies in USCG, whose books of business are currently in run off, are Pan Atlantic Investors Ltd. ("PAIL"), Pan Atlantic Insurance Company ("PAICO"), and Pan Atlantic Reinsurance Company, Ltd ("PARCO"). In October 1994, certain subsidiaries of the Company received an unfavorable arbitration award and in November 1995, USCG entered into a settlement agreement with Republic Insurance Company in order to settle various disputes between the parties. This matter is discussed at "Note 3" to the "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements" on Pages 8 and 9. Results of Operations Revenue for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1995 were $14,146,800 and $36,649,800 respectively, compared to $7,717,900 and $21,044,700 for the comparable 1994 periods. This increase in revenues is attributable to an increase in earned premiums generated by USCIC. USCIC is primarily engaged in underwriting personal and commercial automobile insurance, commercial property and liability insurance, general liability insurance and reinsurance of specialty classes within niche markets. The consolidated net loss for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1995 amounted to $7,855,600 or $14.01 per share and $7,563,300 or $13.49 per share, as compared to a net loss of $345,800 or $.61 per share for the comparable quarter ended September 30, 1994 and net income of $888,500 or $1.56 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 1994. Quarter Ended September 30, 1995 Compared To Quarter Ended September 30, 1994 Premium earned in the three months ended September 30, 1995 was $13,073,000 as compared to $5,524,000 for the same period in 1994. The increase in premiums earned is due to the expansion of USCIC's passenger automobile business in New York and California. Additionally, USCIC is writing commercial automobile and property insurance in New York, Louisiana and California. 10 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Continued Investment income decreased $625,800 during the third quarter 1995 as compared to the third quarter of 1994. This decrease is due to lower interest rates and a reduction in the portfolio base due to commutation settlements, and claims payments. Realized losses in the third quarter of 1995 totaled $70,519 as compared to a realized gain of $285,000 in the comparable quarter of 1994. Underwriting fees and commissions decreased $338,600 in the third quarter of 1995 as compared to the same period in 1994 as a result of termination of an agreement to manage the GoldStreet Syndicate and the write-off of uncollectible management fees. Other income increased $200,300 due mainly to the increase in policy and service fees charged by USCIC in its private passenger automobile business. LOSSES AND EXPENSES: Loss and loss adjustment expenses decreased $89,500 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Policy acquisition costs increased by $2,747,300 due largely to the increased direct premiums writings in USCIC. Other acquisition and operating expenses increased $8,300,700. This increase is mainly due to the settlement reached in order to settle the various disputes referenced at "Note 3" to the "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements". Amortization of deferred charges increased $2,988,700 which is due to the reduction of the deferred asset carried by the Company as a consequence of the settlement referenced above. Equity in income(loss) of unconsolidated affiliate remained unchanged from June 30, 1995. As a result of the foregoing, the Company sustained a net loss in the third quarter of 1995 of $7,855,600 as compared to a net loss in the comparable quarter of 1994 of $345,800. 11 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-- Continued Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 Compared To Nine Months Ended September 30, 1994 REVENUES: Premium earned increased by $16,236,000 which is due to USCIC's increased direct writings. Investment income decreased $773,000. This decrease is due to lower interest rates and a reduction in the portfolio base due to commutation settlements, and claims payments. Realized losses decreased $101,000. This decrease was caused by the partial liquidation of the PAIL portfolio in order to meet reinsurance commutation commitments. Underwriting fees and commissions decreased $339,700 as a result of termination of an agreement to manage the GoldStreet Syndicate and the write-off of uncollectible management fees. Other income increased $582,700 due mainly to the increase in policy and service fees charged by USCIC in its private passenger automobile business. LOSSES AND EXPENSES: Loss and loss adjustment expenses increased $7,935,500. This increase is largely due to the increased premium volume written by USCIC in 1995 as compared to 1994. Policy acquisition costs increased by $4,781,600 which is a direct result of the increased writings in USCIC. These expenses mainly represent the commission paid to brokers and or agents for placing business with USCIC. Other acquisition and operating expenses increased $8,582,700. This increase is mainly due to the settlement reached in order to settle the various disputes referenced at "Note 3" to the "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements". Amortization of deferred charges increased $2,966,000 which is due to the reduction of the deferred asset carried by the Company as a result of the settlement referenced above. Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate increased by $208,900 as a result of favorable results in GoldStreet Syndicate. 12 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-- Continued As a result of the foregoing, the Company sustained a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 of $7,563,300 compared to a net gain of $888,500 for the comparable period of 1994. Liquidity and Capital Resources USCG is a holding company, receiving cash principally through sales of equities, borrowings, and dividends from its subsidiaries, some of which are subject to dividend restrictions. The ability of insurance and reinsurance companies to underwrite insurance and reinsurance is based upon maintaining liquidity and capital resources sufficient to pay claims and expenses as they become due. The primary sources of liquidity for USCG subsidiaries are funds generated from insurance and reinsurance premiums, investment income, commission and fee income, and proceeds from sales and maturities of portfolio investments. The principal expenditures are for payment of losses and loss adjustment expenses, operating expenses, and commissions. All of the subsidiaries maintain liquid operating positions and follow investment guidelines that are intended to provide an acceptable return on investment while preserving capital and maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet their obligations. USCIC, the principal insurance underwriter, maintains a sufficient margin of capital and surplus to ensure its unimpaired ability to write insurance and assume reinsurance. Net decrease in cash flow generated from operations for the nine months of 1995 was $14,024,600 compared to a negative cash flow of $5,086,500 for the same period last year. This negative cash flow was offset by cash provided from investing activities of $13,715,900 for the nine months of 1995 as compared to $5,336,400 for the same period in 1994. Cash decreased in the nine months of 1995 by $4,255 as compared to an increase in cash of $60,243 in the nine months of 1994. Cash from all Company operations has been adequate to meet obligations and at this time, is believed by management to be adequate for the foreseeable future. See "Note 3" to the Consolidated Financial Statements" on Pages 8 and 9. At September 30, 1995, USCG's capital and surplus amounted to $6,457,500 as compared to $8,068,100 at year end 1994. This decrease of $1,610,500 is due to the settlement agreement discussed at "Note 3" to the "Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements." 13 U.S. CAPITAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6: EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8 - K (b) A Form 8 - K was filed on November 14, 1995. As an Exhibit to Form 8 - K was a Press Release issued on November 13, 1995 which described the settlement of various disputes involving the Company. 14 U.S. CAPITAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 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 thereunto duly authorized. U.S CAPITAL GROUP INC. November 17, 1995 /s/ Ronald H. Labenski Ronald H. Labenski Vice President Finance (Principal Accounting Officer) 15 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----