EX-99.1 7 dex991.htm ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS-MBIA INSURANCE CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES Additional Exhibits-MBIA Insurance Corporation & Subsidiaries

Exhibit 99.1

MBIA INSURANCE CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005

and for the periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005


MBIA INSURANCE CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 

     PAGE

Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

   3

Consolidated Statements of Income – Three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

   4

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity - Six months ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

   5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

   6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

   7-10

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share amounts)

 

    

June 30,

2006

   December 31,
2005

Assets

     

Investments:

     

Fixed maturity securities held as available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost $8,503,512 and $8,499,138)

   $ 8,583,412    $ 8,791,123

Fixed-maturity securities pledged as collateral, at fair value (amortized cost $359,765 and $433,944)

     348,369      430,700

Investments held-to-maturity, at amortized cost

     1,175,051      1,278,611

Short-term investments, at amortized cost (which approximates fair value)

     1,278,939      861,220

Other investments

     128,084      156,571
             

Total investments

     11,513,855      11,518,225

Cash and cash equivalents

     136,040      116,339

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

     322,149      380,306

Accrued investment income

     132,773      128,865

Deferred acquisition costs

     434,020      427,111

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     385,704      407,614

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses

     44,472      58,965

Goodwill

     76,938      76,938

Property and equipment, at cost (less accumulated depreciation of $98,587 and $93,543)

     97,687      98,626

Receivable for investments sold

     2,658      3,550

Derivative assets

     38,380      40,341

Other assets

     203,707      249,397
             

Total assets

   $ 13,388,383    $ 13,506,277
             

Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity

     

Liabilities:

     

Deferred premium revenue

   $ 3,123,086    $ 3,185,200

Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves

     708,293      721,502

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     322,149      380,306

Variable interest entity floating rate notes

     1,228,760      1,280,160

Short-term debt

     40,898      58,745

Deferred income taxes, net

     357,291      465,407

Deferred fee revenue

     13,802      15,954

Payable for investments purchased

     309,028      62,325

Derivative liabilities

     28,925      32,052

Other liabilities

     173,348      224,726
             

Total liabilities

     6,305,580      6,426,377

Commitments and contingencies (See Note 8)

     

Shareholder’s Equity:

     

Preferred stock, par value $1,000 per share; authorized shares - 4,000.08, issued and outstanding - none

     —        —  

Common stock, par value $150 per share; authorized, issued and outstanding - 100,000 shares

     15,000      15,000

Additional paid-in capital

     1,678,707      1,672,310

Retained earnings

     5,325,349      5,202,304

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of deferred income tax of $42,054 and $126,539

     63,747      190,286
             

Total shareholder’s equity

     7,082,803      7,079,900

Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity

   $ 13,388,383    $ 13,506,277
             

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Three months ended
June 30
    Six months ended
June 30
 
     2006     2005     2006     2005  

Revenues:

        

Gross premiums written

   $ 258,424     $ 256,908     $ 439,312     $ 548,022  

Ceded premiums

     (29,369 )     (34,576 )     (56,001 )     (69,771 )
                                

Net premiums written

     229,055       222,332       383,311       478,251  

(Increase) decrease in deferred premium revenue

     (7,573 )     (3,959 )     49,359       (43,606 )
                                

Premiums earned (net of ceded premiums of $39,289, $41,050, $78,994 and $84,928)

     221,482       218,373       432,670       434,645  

Net investment income

     138,352       120,185       270,829       236,705  

Net realized gains

     17,031       448       9,568       518  

Net gains (losses) on derivative instruments

     (2,891 )     (2,515 )     1,149       (990 )

Fees and reimbursements

     3,929       4,124       12,013       10,978  

Other

     562       1,050       714       2,063  
                                

Total revenues

     378,465       341,665       726,943       683,919  
                                

Expenses:

        

Losses and loss adjustment

     20,295       21,708       40,421       42,559  

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

     17,122       16,858       33,388       33,515  

Operating

     31,754       26,770       67,756       65,102  

Interest expense

     18,785       5,111       31,703       9,415  
                                

Total expenses

     87,956       70,447       173,268       150,591  
                                

Income before income taxes

     290,509       271,218       553,675       533,328  

Provision for income taxes

     82,456       73,576       150,630       142,866  
                                

Net income

   $ 208,053     $ 197,642     $ 403,045     $ 390,462  
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (Unaudited)

For the six months ended June 30, 2006

(In thousands except per share amounts)

 

     Common Stock    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total
Shareholder’s
Equity
 
     Shares    Amount          

Balance, January 1, 2006

   100,000    $ 15,000    $ 1,672,310    $ 5,202,304     $ 190,286     $ 7,079,900  

Comprehensive income:

               

Net income

   —        —        —        403,045       —         403,045  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

               

Change in unrealized appreciation of investments net of change in deferred income taxes of $(86,632)

   —        —        —        —         (146,164 )     (146,164 )

Change in foreign currency translation net of change in deferred income taxes of $2,147

   —        —        —        —         19,625       19,625  
                     

Other comprehensive loss

                  (126,539 )
                     

Comprehensive income

                  276,506  
                     

Dividends declared (per common share $2,800.00)

   —        —        —        (280,000 )     —         (280,000 )

Variable interest entities

   —        —        52      —         —         52  

Stock-based compensation

   —        —        6,345      —         —         6,345  
                                           

Balance, June 30, 2006

   100,000    $ 15,000    $ 1,678,707    $ 5,325,349     $ 63,747     $ 7,082,803  
                                           

 

Disclosure of reclassification amount:

  

Change in unrealized appreciation of investments arising during the period, net of taxes

   $ (120,219 )

Reclassification adjustment, net of taxes

     (25,945 )
        

Net unrealized appreciation, net of taxes

   $ (146,164 )
        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

    

Six months ended

June 30

 
     2006     2005  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 403,045     $ 390,462  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

(Increase) decrease in accrued investment income

     (3,908 )     3,083  

Increase in deferred acquisition costs

     (6,909 )     (22,578 )

Decrease in prepaid reinsurance premiums

     21,910       16,784  

(Decrease) increase in deferred premium revenue

     (62,114 )     16,837  

Decrease in loss and loss adjustment expense reserves

     (13,209 )     (58,068 )

Decrease (increase) in reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses

     14,493       (7,061 )

Depreciation

     5,044       5,409  

Amortization of bond discount, net

     11,383       12,412  

Net realized gains on sale of investments

     (9,568 )     (518 )

Current income tax benefit

     (25,541 )     (10,127 )

Deferred income tax (benefit) provision

     (25,638 )     17,077  

Net (gains) losses on derivative instruments

     (1,149 )     990  

Stock option compensation

     6,345       8,634  

Other, net

     (8,780 )     (32,483 )
                

Total adjustments to net income

     (97,641 )     (49,609 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     305,404       340,853  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchase of fixed-maturity securities, net of payable for investments purchased

     (1,863,437 )     (1,504,563 )

Sale of fixed-maturity securities, net of receivable for investments sold

     1,716,564       635,817  

Redemption of fixed-maturity securities, net of receivable for investments redeemed

     152,521       300,785  

(Purchase) sale of short-term investments, net

     (66,647 )     146,123  

Sale of other investments, net

     31,156       10,225  

Redemption (purchase) of held-to-maturity investments

     103,560       (200,000 )

Capital expenditures

     (4,090 )     (2,879 )

Disposals of capital assets

     5       —    
                

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

     69,632       (614,492 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Net paydown from issuance of short-term debt

     (17,847 )     —    

Principal (paydown) proceeds of variable interest entity floating rate notes

     (54,490 )     200,000  

Other borrowings and deposits

     (1,797 )     (3,600 )

Capital issuance costs

     (1,201 )     (1,658 )

Dividends paid

     (280,000 )     —    
                

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

     (355,335 )     194,742  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     19,701       (78,897 )

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

     116,339       182,347  
                

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

   $ 136,040     $ 103,450  
                

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:

    

Income taxes paid

   $ 144,677     $ 93,147  

Interest paid:

    

Other borrowings and deposits

   $ 2,230     $ 2,089  

Variable interest entity floating rate notes

   $ 25,312     $ 9,415  

Non cash items:

    

Stock compensation

   $ 6,345     $ 8,634  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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MBIA INSURANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1: Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and include the accounts of MBIA Insurance Corporation and Subsidiaries (MBIA Corp.) and other entities required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). These statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP. These statements should be read in conjunction with MBIA Corp.’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2005. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), but in the opinion of management such financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of MBIA Corp.’s financial position and results of operations.

The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2006 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006. The December 31, 2005 balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Certain amounts have been reclassified in prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current presentation. This includes the reclassification of variable interest entity (VIE) interest expense from “Net investment income” to “Interest expense,” which had no effect on net income, total assets, total liabilities or shareholder’s equity as previously reported.

NOTE 2: Significant Accounting Policies

MBIA Corp. has disclosed its significant accounting policies in “Note 3: Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Exhibit 99.1 to MBIA Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. The following significant accounting policy provides an update to that included under the same caption in Exhibit 99.1 to MBIA Inc.’s Form 10-K.

PREMIUM REVENUE RECOGNITION

Upfront premiums are earned in proportion to the expiration of the related principal balance of an insured obligation. Therefore, for transactions in which the premium is received upfront, premium earnings are greater in the earlier periods when there is a higher amount of principal outstanding. The upfront premiums are apportioned to individual sinking fund payments of a bond issue according to an amortization schedule. After the premiums are allocated to each scheduled sinking fund payment, they are earned on a straight-line basis over the period of that sinking fund payment. Accordingly, deferred premium revenue represents the portion of premiums written that is applicable to the unexpired risk of insured bonds and notes. When an MBIA Corp.-insured issue is retired early, is called by the issuer, or is in substance paid in advance through a refunding accomplished by placing U.S. Government securities in escrow, the remaining deferred premium revenue is earned at that time since there is no longer risk to MBIA Corp. Installment premiums are earned on a straight-line basis over each installment period, generally one year or less. As the outstanding principal of an installment-based policy is paid down by the issuer of an MBIA Corp.-insured obligation, less premium is collected and recognized by MBIA Corp. Both upfront and installment premium recognition methods recognize premiums over the term of an insurance policy in proportion to the remaining outstanding principal balance of the insured obligation.

Premiums ceded to reinsurers reduce the amount of earned premium MBIA Corp. will recognize from its insurance policies. For both upfront and installment policies, ceded premium expense is recognized in earnings in proportion to and at the same time the related premium revenue is recognized. Ceding commission income is recognized in earnings at the time the related premium is recognized.

NOTE 3: Dividends Declared

Dividends declared and paid by MBIA Corp. during the six months ended June 30, 2006 were $280.0 million.

NOTE 4: Variable Interest Entities

MBIA Corp. provides structured funding and credit enhancement services to global finance clients through the use of certain MBIA-administered, bankruptcy-remote special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and through third-party SPVs. Third-party SPVs are used in a variety of structures guaranteed or managed by MBIA Corp., whereby MBIA Corp. has risks analogous to those of MBIA-administered SPVs. MBIA Corp. has determined that such SPVs fall within the definition of a VIE under FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (Revised).” Under the provisions of FIN 46(R), MBIA Corp. must determine whether it has a variable interest in a VIE and if so, whether that variable interest would

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

 

cause MBIA Corp. to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that will absorb the majority of the expected losses, receive the majority of the expected residual returns, or both, of the VIE and is required to consolidate the VIE.

In the third quarter of 2004, MBIA Corp. began consolidating two VIEs established in connection with the Capital Asset Research Funding Series 1997A and Series 1998A tax lien securitizations to which MBIA Corp. provided financial guarantees. The assets of these entities, which are principally reported within “Other assets” on MBIA Corp.’s consolidated balance sheet, totaled $1.0 million at June 30, 2006 and $2.5 million at December 31, 2005. Liabilities of the securitizations substantially represented amounts due to MBIA Corp., which were eliminated in consolidation. Additionally, MBIA Corp. consolidates certain third-party VIEs as a result of financial guarantees provided by the insurance operations. Third-party VIE assets and liabilities are primarily reported in “Investments held-to-maturity” and “Variable interest entity floating rate notes,” respectively, on MBIA Corp.’s balance sheet. The assets and liabilities of these VIEs each totaled $1.2 billion at June 30, 2006 and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2005. Consolidation of such VIEs does not increase MBIA Corp.’s exposure above that already committed to in its insurance policies.

NOTE 5: Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves (LAE)

Loss and LAE reserves are established in an amount equal to MBIA Corp.’s estimate of unallocated losses, identified or case basis reserves and costs of settlement and other loss mitigation expenses on obligations it has insured. A summary of the unallocated and case basis activity and the components of the liability for losses and LAE reserves for the first and second quarters of 2006 are shown in the following table:

 

In thousands

   2Q 2006     1Q 2006  

Case basis loss and LAE reserves:

    

Beginning balance

   $ 512,467     $ 512,888  

Less: reinsurance recoverable

     59,324       58,965  
                

Net beginning balance

     453,143       453,923  
                

Case basis transfers from (to) unallocated loss reserve related to:

    

Current year

     266       —    

Prior years

     (18,997 )     10,650  
                

Total

     (18,731 )     10,650  
                

Paid related to:

    

Current year

     5,681       —    

Prior years

     21,458       11,430  
                

Total paid

     27,139       11,430  
                

Net ending balance

     407,273       453,143  

Plus: reinsurance recoverable

     44,472       59,324  
                

Case basis reserve ending balance

     451,745       512,467  
                

Unallocated loss reserve:

    

Beginning balance

     217,885       208,614  

Losses and LAE incurred(1)

     20,295       20,126  

Channel Re elimination(2)

     (363 )     (205 )

Transfers from (to) case basis and LAE reserves

     18,731       (10,650 )
                

Unallocated loss reserve ending balance

     256,548       217,885  
                

Total

   $ 708,293     $ 730,352  
                

(1) Represents MBIA Corp.’s provision for losses calculated as 12% of scheduled net earned premium.
(2) Represents the amount of losses and LAE incurred that have been eliminated in proportion to MBIA Corp.’s ownership interest in Channel Reinsurance Ltd. (Channel Re), which is carried on an equity method accounting basis.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

 

During the first six months of 2006, $8 million of total net case basis activity increased MBIA Corp.’s unallocated loss reserve resulting from reversals of previously established case basis reserves within the aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates and manufactured housing sectors. Partially offsetting the reserve reversals were loss reserves for insured obligations within the CDO and equipment lease pools sectors, MBIA Corp.’s guaranteed tax lien portfolio and insured obligations issued by Allegheny Health, Education and Research Foundation (AHERF). The unallocated loss reserve approximated $257 million at June 30, 2006, which represents MBIA Corp.’s estimate of losses associated with credit deterioration that has occurred in MBIA Corp.’s insured portfolio but have not been specifically identified and is available for future case-specific activity. MBIA Corp. recorded $40 million in losses and LAE in the first half of 2006 based on 12% of scheduled net earned premium. See “Note 3: Significant Accounting Policies” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Exhibit 99.1 to MBIA Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 for a description of MBIA Corp.’s loss reserving policy.

NOTE 6: Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities

In the first quarter of 2006 and in connection with its remediation efforts, MBIA Corp. exercised a call right with respect to $411 million of MBIA Corp.-insured Northwest Airlines’ enhanced equipment trust certificates issued by Northwest Airlines Pass Through Trust 2000-1G (the Certificates). Under the terms of the trust agreement relating to the Certificates, MBIA Corp. had the right to call the Certificates at par as a result of the bankruptcy filing by Northwest Airlines. MBIA Corp. entered into an agreement with a third party under which the third party financed the call of the Certificates and purchased the Certificates from MBIA Corp. as part of a planned future securitization of the Certificates. MBIA Corp.’s policy guaranteeing payment of the Certificates remains in effect.

Due to certain continuing rights MBIA Corp. possesses with respect to the Certificates, MBIA Corp. recorded the Certificates and the related financing on its balance sheet under the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.” The Certificates are included within “Short-term investments” and the related financing is included within “Payable for investments purchased” on MBIA Corp.’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the second quarter of 2006, the carrying value of the Certificates was reduced to $260 million as a result of principal payments related to the sale of certain aircraft collateralizing the Certificates. Upon completion of a securitization of the Certificates, the Certificates and the related financing are expected to no longer be recorded on MBIA Corp.’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

NOTE 7: Derivative Instruments

A comprehensive discussion of MBIA Corp.’s derivative instruments is provided in “Note 6: Derivative Instruments” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Exhibit 99.1 to MBIA Inc.’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. The following provides an update to such discussion and should be read in conjunction with the information included in “Note 6: Derivative Instruments” in Exhibit 99.1 to MBIA Inc.’s Form 10-K.

MBIA Corp. accounts for derivative transactions in accordance with SFAS 133, as amended, which requires that all such transactions be recorded on MBIA Corp.’s balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in current earnings within net gains (losses) on derivative instruments or in shareholder’s equity within accumulated other comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated as a hedge, and if so designated, the type of hedge.

MBIA Corp. has entered into derivative transactions that it views as an extension of its core financial guarantee business but do not qualify for the financial guarantee scope exception under SFAS 133 and, therefore, must be stated at fair value. MBIA Corp. has insured derivatives primarily consisting of structured pools of credit default swaps that MBIA Corp. intends to hold for the entire term of the contract. MBIA Corp. has also provided guarantees on the value of certain structured closed-end funds, which meet the definition of a derivative under SFAS 133. MBIA Corp. reduces risks embedded in its insured portfolio through the use of reinsurance and by entering into derivative transactions. This includes cessions of insured derivatives under reinsurance agreements and capital markets transactions in which MBIA Corp. economically hedges a portion of the credit and market risk associated with its insured credit derivative portfolio. Such arrangements are also accounted for as derivatives under SFAS 133 and recorded in MBIA Corp.’s financial statements at fair value. Premiums received on insured derivatives are recorded as part of premiums earned. Additionally, changes in fair values of these transactions are recorded through the income statement within net gains (losses) on derivative instruments.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

 

NOTE 8: Commitments and Contingencies

In July 2002, MBIA Corp. filed suit against Royal Indemnity Company (Royal) in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, to enforce insurance policies that Royal issued on certain vocational student loan transactions that MBIA Corp. insured. To date, claims in the amount of approximately $354 million have been made under the Royal policies with respect to loans that have defaulted. MBIA Corp. expects that there will be additional claims made under the policies with respect to student loans that may default in the future. Royal had filed an action seeking a declaration that it is not obligated to pay on its policies. In October 2003, the court granted MBIA Corp.’s motion for summary judgment and ordered Royal to pay all claims under its policies. Royal appealed the order, and, in connection with the appeal, pledged $393 million of investment grade collateral to MBIA Corp. to secure the entire amount of the judgment, with interest, and has agreed to post additional security for future claims and interest.

On October 3, 2005, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld the decision of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware insofar as it enforced the Royal insurance policies, but remanded the case to the District Court for a determination of whether the Royal policies cover all losses claimed under the policies. In particular, the Court of Appeals directed the District Court to consider whether the Royal policies would cover losses resulting from the misappropriation of student payments rather than from defaults by students. MBIA Corp. believes that the Royal policies would cover losses even if they result from misappropriation of student payments, but in any event it appears that all or substantially all of the claims made under the Royal policies relate to defaults by students rather than misappropriation of funds. Therefore, MBIA Corp. expects Royal to be required to pay all or substantially all of the claims made under its policies and to be reimbursed for any payments MBIA Corp. made under its policies.

Royal filed a petition with the Third Circuit requesting that the case be reheard, which was denied in April 2006. In April 2006, Royal filed a motion with the District Court seeking a release of the collateral it pledged in connection with its appeal of the District Court judgment against it in 2003. MBIA has opposed Royal’s motion to release the collateral and believes that, in light of the Third Circuit affirmance of the parts of the District Court judgment enforcing the Royal policies, and the language in the pledge agreement, the collateral should remain subject to the pledge, although there is no assurance that the District Court will not order a release of the collateral.

If the collateral is released and Royal is unable to make payments on the Royal policies, MBIA Corp. would incur substantial losses under its policies. MBIA Corp. does not believe, however, that any such losses will have a material adverse effect on its financial strength.

 

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