-----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, GZYuO+1fQ9Gz09E7sFWTtO7QyNzv6Qilt89CQ6Pm5FiMZTX/Pv/rzBz11affnutL TGiAeqURdUAihw1rS5CZGg== 0000008177-07-000024.txt : 20071113 0000008177-07-000024.hdr.sgml : 20071112 20071113105741 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000008177-07-000024 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070930 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20071113 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20071113 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000008177 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: LIFE INSURANCE [6311] IRS NUMBER: 581027114 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-03722 FILM NUMBER: 071235522 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4370 PEACHTREE RD NE CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30319 BUSINESS PHONE: 4042665500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4370 PEACHTREE ROAD CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30319 8-K 1 form_8kpressre3rdqtr2007.htm CURRENT REPORT Form 8-K Press Release 3rd Quarter 2007


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 13, 2007 (November 13, 2007)


ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)




Georgia
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-3722
(Commission File Number)
58-1027114
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
4370 Peachtree Rd., N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  30319
(Zip Code)


Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:      (404) 266-5500

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 13, 2007, Atlantic American Corporation (the “Registrant”) reported its results of operations for its third quarter ended September 30, 2007. A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant concerning the foregoing results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing. The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)  Exhibits

99.1 Press Release, dated November 13, 2007, reporting the results of operations of the Registrant for its third quarter ended September 30, 2007.




SIGNATURE

           Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

  ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
 
     By:      /s/ John G. Sample, Jr.
        John G. Sample, Jr.
      Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

                          Date:    November 13, 2007




EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits:

Exhibit 99.1         Press release dated November 13, 2007





EX-99.1 2 pressrelease111307.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2007 Press Release 11-13-07

EXHIBIT 99.1

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

ATLANTA, Georgia, November 13, 2007 - Atlantic American Corporation (Nasdaq- AAME) today reported net income of $1.8 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007 compared to net income of $2.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. The Company further reported net income of $3.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 compared to net income of $6.0 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Premium revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 decreased $3.6 million, or 9.6%, to $33.9 million and, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 decreased 11.7% to $102.9 million from the comparable prior year periods. The decrease in premiums for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 was primarily attributable to a combination of increased competition from new products and market competition as well as reduced pricing in a soft market for the Company’s property and casualty products. Realized investment gains in both the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 were $2.4 million compared to $1.4 million and $5.4 million for the three month period and nine month period ended September 30, 2006, respectively.

Commenting on the quarter, Hilton H. Howell, Jr., president and chief executive officer, stated, “Disappointed with the quarter, the challenges in our markets are requiring us to change. While we are seeing improvement in certain portions of our business, the decline in overall premiums has required that we implement cost saving initiatives to restore our core operations to profitability. While smaller initiatives have been ongoing as our premiums have declined, we have recently intensified efforts to tighten up our operations during this soft market.”

Atlantic American is an insurance holding company involved through its subsidiary companies in specialty markets of the life, health, property and casualty insurance industries. Its principal subsidiaries include American Southern Insurance Company, American Safety Insurance Company, Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company, Georgia Casualty & Surety Company, Association Risk Management General Agency, Association Casualty Insurance Company and Self-Insurance Administrators, Inc.

Note regarding Private Securities Litigation Reform Act: Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors and risks detailed from time to time in statements and reports that Atlantic American Corporation has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information contact:

John G. Sample, Jr.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Atlantic American Corporation
404-266-5501


Atlantic American Corporation
Financial Data

               
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Unaudited; In thousands, except per share data) 2007
2006
  2007
2006
Insurance premiums $    33,891   $    37,498   $   102,872   $   116,492
Investment income 4,504   4,481   13,527   13,739
Realized investment gains, net 2,371   1,400   2,388   5,370
Other income 206
  196
  618
  637
     Total revenue 40,972
  43,575
  119,405
  136,238
Insurance benefits and losses incurred 22,954   22,371   67,687   69,806
Commissions and underwriting expenses 11,361   13,297   33,908   43,809
Interest expense 1,049   1,202   3,115   3,393
Other 3,409
  3,756
  10,335
  11,481
     Total benefits and expenses 38,773
  40,626
  115,045
  128,489
Income before income tax expense 2,199   2,949   4,360   7,749
Income tax expense 393
  212
  1,269
  1,777
Net income $    1,806
  $     2,737
  $      3,091
  $      5,972
Net income per common share:  
     Basic $       0.06
  $         0.11
  $         0.08
  $         0.24
     Diluted $       0.06
  $         0.10
  $         0.08
  $         0.22
         
 
Selected Balance Sheet Data
September 30,
2007

December 31,
2006

 
Total investments $ 302,041   $   298,775  
Total assets 450,056   458,632  
Insurance reserves and policy funds 264,352   267,507  
Debt 53,988   53,988  
Total shareholders' equity 93,061   94,188  
Book value per common share 3.35   3.43  
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