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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 0-27216
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda Not applicable
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
Continental Building, 25 Church Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda
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(Address of principal executive offices)
441-292-3339
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(Registrant's Telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 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] Not applicable [_]
The number of the Registrant's Common Shares (par value $1.00 per share)
outstanding as of May 10, 1996 was 14,397,720.
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 1996 and September 30, 1995............................ 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three Months and Six Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995........ 4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Three Months and Six Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995........ 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995......................... 6
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements............. 7
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.................... 8
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings................................................ 17
ITEM 2. Changes in Securities............................................ 17
ITEM 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.................................. 17
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.............. 17
ITEM 5. Other information................................................ 17
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................. 17
Signatures ............................................................. 18
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in thousands of United States Dollars)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 1996 September 30, 1995
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Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $43,648 $82,360
Investments held as available for sale at fair value 433,254 440,065
(amortized cost $434,520: $441,705)
Accrued investment income 13,242 15,803
Reinsurance balances receivable 127,306 86,146
Deferred acquisition costs 15,620 10,708
Other assets 2,045 1,465
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Total assets $635,115 $636,547
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Liabilities
Reserve for losses and loss expenses $60,154 $66,654
Unearned premium reserve 129,984 87,885
Other liabilities 10,143 6,197
Dividend payable 3,600 75,000
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Total liabilities 203,881 235,736
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Minority interest 158,942 147,389
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Shareholders' equity
Share capital 14,398 14,398
(authorized, 100,000,000, par value $1.
issued & outstanding, 14,397,720 par value $1)
Additional paid in capital 221,968 221,968
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments (802) (1,039)
Retained earnings 36,728 18,095
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Total shareholders' equity 272,292 253,422
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Total liabilities, minority interest and
shareholders' equity $635,115 $636,547
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Expressed in thousands of United States Dollars, except share and per
share data)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995 March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Premiums written $132,572 $137,205 $145,191 $140,837
Change in unearned premiums (78,925) $(91,861) (42,099) $(66,810)
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Net premiums earned 53,647 45,344 103,092 74,027
Net investment income 6,416 6,126 12,588 11,711
Net realized gains/(losses) on investments (17) 0 14 (1)
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Total revenues 60,046 51,470 115,694 85,737
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Expenses
Losses and loss expenses incurred 18,354 13,462 34,235 14,054
Underwriting expenses 7,208 6,000 13,707 10,606
Operational expenses 2,727 1,656 5,168 2,672
Corporate expenses 58 0 911 (205)
Interest expense 56 0 108 0
Exchange loss (gain) 311 (802) 833 (807)
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Total expenses 28,714 20,316 54,962 26,320
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Net income before minority interest 31,332 31,154 60,732 59,417
Minority interest 11,552 11,418 22,661 21,776
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Net income after minority interest 19,780 19,736 38,071 37,641
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Net income per common share $1.31 $2.55
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Dividend declared per common share $0.25 $0.25
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Weighted average number of common shares
and common share equivalents outstanding 23,971,080 23,855,930
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 4
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(Expressed in thousands of United States Dollars, except share and per share
data)
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995 March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Common shares par value $1
Balance at beginning of period $14,398 $14,396 $14,398 $14,396
Issuance of shares 0 0 0 0
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Balance at end of period $14,398 $14,396 $14,398 $14,396
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Additional paid in capital
Balance at beginning of period $221,968 $221,945 $221,968 $221,945
Proceeds on issue of shares in
excess of par value 0 0 0 0
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Balance at end of period $221,968 $221,945 $221,968 $221,945
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Unrealized loss on investments
Balance at beginning of period $3,564 $(15,333) $(1,039) $(11,836)
Unrealized gain (loss) in period (4,366) 7,421 237 3,924
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Balance at end of period $(802) $(7,912) $(802) $(7,912)
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Retained earnings
Balance at beginning of period $20,548 $36,846 $18,095 $18,941
Net Income 19,780 19,736 38,071 37,641
Dividends:paid by subsidiary, prior to the Exchange Offer 0 (30,000) (25,000) (30,000)
minority's share of dividends 0 10,995 9,162 10,995
Dividends ($0.25 per share) (3,600) 0 (3,600) 0
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Balance at end of period $36,728 $37,577 $36,728 $37,577
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Total shareholders' equity $272,292 $266,006 $272,292 $266,006
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 5
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in thousands of United States Dollars)
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Six Months Ended
Cash flows from operating activities March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
<S> <C> <C>
Net income after minority interest $38,071 $37,641
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
cash provided by operating activities:
Minority interest in net income 22,661 21,776
Amortization of investment premium 2,150 2,198
Net gain on sale of investments (9) (5)
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange 377 (1,724)
Reinsurance balances receivable (41,889) (62,757)
Deferred acquisition costs (4,912) (8,143)
Accrued interest 2,561 973
Other assets (580) (192)
Reserve for losses and loss expenses (6,149) 1,355
Reserve for unearned premium 42,099 66,810
Other Liabilities 1,863 864
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Cash provided by operating activities 56,243 58,796
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of investments (70,518) (40,555)
Net purchases of short term investments 0 (9,997)
Proceeds on the sale of marketable securities 63,063 15,000
Proceeds on the maturity of marketable
securities 12,500 0
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Cash provided by (applied to) investing
activities 5,045 (35,552)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid by subsidiary, prior to the
Exchange Offer (100,000) (30,000)
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Cash applied to financing activities (100,000) (30,000)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (38,712) (6,756)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 82,360 18,098
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $43,648 $11,342
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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1. General
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been
prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q.
Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements are not included herein.
The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Prospectus
dated November 20, 1995 (Registration No. 33-97304).
Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein to the "Company"
include LaSalle Re Holdings Limited and its subsidiary, LaSalle Re Limited
("LaSalle Re").
Interim statements are subject to possible adjustments in connection with the
annual audit of the Company's accounts for the full year; in the Company's
opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of these interim
statements have been included and are of a normal and recurring nature.
LaSalle Re was incorporated in Bermuda in October 1993 and initially capitalized
by several institutional and other investors (the "Founding Shareholders") with
$373.1 million. LaSalle Re Holdings Limited was incorporated in Bermuda in
September 1995. During the quarter ended December 31, 1995, the Company and
LaSalle Re consummated an offer (the "Exchange Offer") pursuant to which, among
other things, the Founding Shareholders exchanged their capital stock of LaSalle
Re for common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares") and, in certain
circumstances, exchangeable non-voting shares of LaSalle Re (the "Exchangeable
Non-Voting Shares"). The Exchangeable Non-Voting Shares are held by certain
Founding Shareholders who would otherwise hold, or cause another shareholder to
hold, directly, indirectly or constructively, in excess of 9.9% of the voting
power of the Company or LaSalle Re. The Exchangeable Non-Voting Shares are
exchangeable, at the option of the holder, for Common Shares on a one-for-one
basis, unless the board of directors of the Company determines such exchange
may cause actual or potential adverse tax consequences to the Company or any
shareholder. The Exchangeable Non-Voting Shares will at all times rank as to
assets, dividends and in all other respects on a parity with the common shares
of LaSalle Re, except that they do not have the right to vote on any matters
except as required by Bermuda law and in connection with certain actions by the
Company.
During the quarter ended December 31, 1995, the Company and certain Founding
Shareholders also consummated an initial public offering of 4,312,500 Common
Shares (the "Offerings"), and LaSalle Re redeemed certain of its common shares
from its shareholders (the "Redemption").
Since the consummation of the Exchange Offer, the Offerings and the Redemption,
the Company has owned 100% of the outstanding voting stock of LaSalle Re, which
constitutes approximately 63% of the outstanding capital stock of LaSalle Re.
During the quarter ended December 31, 1995, LaSalle Re paid dividends of $75
million and $25 million to holders of its capital stock prior to the Exchange
Offer.
The Exchange Offer was accounted for as a pooling of interests. The consolidated
financial statements include the results of the Company and the Company's share
of LaSalle Re for all periods presented.
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations
and Financial Condition
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The following is a discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition
as of March 31, 1996 and the results of operations for the three months and six
months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995. This discussion and analysis should be
read in conjunction with the attached unaudited consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto of the Company and its subsidiary, LaSalle Re and
the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the
Company's Prospectus dated November 20, 1995 (Registration No. 33-97304)
General
LaSalle Re was incorporated under the laws of Bermuda in October 1993 and
commenced operations on November 22, 1993. LaSalle Re was initially capitalized
with $373.1 million provided through the private sale of common shares and
special non-voting shares to the Founding Shareholders. In contemplation of the
Offerings, the Company was organized as a holding company for all of the
outstanding voting common shares of LaSalle Re. Immediately prior to the
completion of the Offerings, an Exchange Offer was consummated, pursuant to
which the Founding Shareholders exchanged their capital stock of LaSalle Re
(other than capital stock of LaSalle Re that was redeemed by LaSalle Re in the
Redemption) for Common Shares and, in certain circumstances, Exchangeable
Non-Voting Shares. The Exchangeable Non-Voting Shares are held by certain
Founding Shareholders who would otherwise hold, or cause another shareholder to
hold, directly, indirectly or constructively, in excess of 9.9% of the voting
power of the Company or LaSalle Re. The Exchangeable Non-Voting Shares are
exchangeable, at the option of the holder, for Common Shares on a one-for-one
basis, unless the Board determines such exchange may cause actual or potential
adverse tax consequences to the Company or any shareholder. Immediately
following the completion of the Offerings, LaSalle Re consummated the
Redemption, pursuant to which it redeemed from certain selling shareholders
capital stock of LaSalle Re at a price per share that was equivalent to the
initial public offering price per Common Share (less the underwriting discount
and commissions).
Since the consummation of the Exchange Offer, the Offerings and the Redemption,
the Company has owned 100% of the outstanding voting stock of LaSalle Re, which
constitutes approximately 63% of the outstanding capital stock of LaSalle Re.
The Company writes property catastrophe reinsurance on a worldwide basis
through its subsidiary, LaSalle Re. Property catastrophe reinsurance contracts
cover unpredictable events such as hurricanes, windstorms, hailstorms,
earthquakes, fires, industrial explosions, freezes, riots, floods and other
man-made or natural disasters. Therefore, there can be significant volatility
in the Company's results from fiscal quarter to quarter and fiscal year to year.
In addition, as a result of the Company's limited operating and claims
history, the financial data included herein are not necessarily indicative of
the financial condition or results of operations of the Company in the future.
Results of Operations - for the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
Net premiums written for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 were $132.6 million
compared to $137.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1995, a decrease of
3.4%. The Company does not purchase retrocessional protection therefore, there
is no difference between gross and net premiums written. For the three months
ended March 31, 1996, property catastrophe premiums written by the Company in
the United States decreased 21.7% to $42.9 million from $54.8 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1995. The decrease is a combination of a
restructuring of reinsurance programs by cedants, a modification by the Company
in the mix of clients and rate reductions. International property catastrophe
premiums written by the Company increased 11.1%
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to $77.6 million from $69.8 million, which reflects increased penetration in
major geographic zones in accordance with the Company's business plan. Other
lines of business increased 20.2% to $12.1 million from $10.1 million.
Reinstatement premiums for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 totaled $1.3 million
and related primarily to Hurricanes Luis and Marilyn and European storms. In the
quarter ended March 31, 1995, reinstatement premiums were $0.9 million and
related primarily to adjustments on the Northridge, California earthquake loss
reserves.
Net premiums earned for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 were $53.6 million
compared to $45.3 million for the same quarter in 1995. The 18.3% increase was
due to the overall increase in premiums written in the third and fourth fiscal
quarters of 1995 compared to 1994. Premiums on property catastrophe excess of
loss contracts are earned on a pro rata basis over the period coverage is
provided, which is generally 12 months. Under proportional property catastrophe
contacts, the risks underlying the contracts incept throughout the policy
period and premiums generally are earned over 18 months.
Net investment income increased 4.7% to $6.4 million for the quarter ended March
31, 1996 from $6.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1995. The increase
was attributable to a larger average investment base in the quarter ended March
31, 1996 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 1995. Annualized investment
income as a percentage of the average market value of invested assets was 5.6%
for both the 1996 and 1995 period.
Net realized losses on investments were $0.02 million during the quarter ended
March 31, 1996 compared to $0.0 million net gains or losses during the quarter
ended March 31, 1995. In accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, unrealized gains and losses on the Company's investment portfolio
are not recognized in the Company's consolidated results of operations but are
reflected as a separate component of shareholders' equity.
The following table sets forth the Company's combined ratios for the
three-month periods ended March 31, 1996 and 1995:
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Quarter Ended
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
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Loss and loss expense ratio 34.2% 29.7%
Expense ratio 18.5% 16.9%
Combined ratio 52.7% 46.6%
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Losses and loss expenses incurred represents losses paid and reserves
established in respect of specific losses and loss expenses reported by cedents
and expected loss development and additions to incurred-but-not-reported loss
reserves.
The Company incurred losses and loss expenses of $18.4 million during the
quarter ended March 31, 1996 compared with $13.5 million during the quarter
ended March 31, 1995. The main components of losses and loss expenses incurred
during the quarter ended March 31, 1996 relate to a strengthening in reserves of
$10.3 million for Hurricanes Luis and Marilyn and $1.5 million for
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Norwegian floods. Other losses incurred in the quarter include international and
United States winter storms of $1.2 million and a satellite loss of $1 million.
Losses and loss expenses incurred in the quarter ended March 31, 1995 included
$6.7 million for the Kobe, Japan earthquake, $4.7 million for a per risk fire
loss and $1.9 million for losses relating to a variety of world wide losses
reported under proportional contracts.
The expense ratio includes underwriting expenses and operational expenses.
Underwriting expenses include brokerage, commissions, excise taxes and other
costs related to underwriting reinsurance contracts. Underwriting expenses as a
percentage of net earned premiums were 13.4% for the quarter ended March 31,
1996 compared to 13.2% for the quarter ended March 31, 1995.
Operational expenses as a percentage of earned premiums were 5.1% during the
quarter ended March 31, 1996 compared with 3.6% for the quarter ended March 31,
1995. The increase is primarily due to increased staff at the executive level
and increased fees under the Administrative Services Agreement between the
Company and Aon Risk Consultants (Bermuda) Ltd.
Corporate expenses were $0.06 million during the quarter ended March 31, 1996
compared with $0.0 million in the quarter ended March 31, 1995. Corporate
expenses included costs associated with the Offerings, other than the
underwriting discount. All corporate expenses are charged to income in the
period they are incurred.
Interest expense was $0.06 million during the quarter ended March 31, 1996
compared with $0.0 million in the quarter ended March 31, 1995. Interest expense
in the quarter relates to ongoing commitment fees payable on the Company's
credit facility. As at March 31, 1996, there were no borrowings under this
facility.
Foreign exchange losses in the quarter ended March 31, 1996 were $0.3 million
compared to gains of $0.8 million in the quarter ended March 31, 1995. The
losses in the quarter were primarily due to the weak performance of Sterling
against the United States dollar. Foreign exchange losses in the quarter were
partially mitigated through the use of foreign currency contracts. In the
quarter ended March 31, 1995, the Company experienced foreign currency gains as
a result of the United States dollar depreciation against Sterling.
The Company's net income per share was $1.31 for the quarter ended March 31,
1996.
Results of Operations - for the six months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
Net premiums written for the six months ended March 31, 1996 were $145.2 million
compared to $140.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 1995, an increase
of 3.1%. The increase in premiums written was due to new, renewal and adjustment
premiums in the first three months of the period which more than offset the
decrease in premiums written in the second three months of the period.
Reinstatement premiums for the six months totaled $3.1 million and related
primarily to Hurricanes Marilyn, Luis, Opal, and European storms. In the six
months ended March 31, 1995, reinstatement premiums were $0.8 million and
related primarily to adjustments on the Northridge, California earthquake loss
reserves.
Net premiums earned for the six months ended March 31, 1996 were $103.1 million
compared to $74.0 million for the same period in 1995. The 39.3% increase was
due to the overall increase in premiums written in the third and fourth fiscal
quarters of 1995 compared to 1994.
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Net investment income increased 7.5% to $12.6 million for the six months ended
March 31, 1996 from $11.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 1995. The
increase is attributable to a larger average investment base in the six months
ended March 31, 1996 compared to the six months ended March 31, 1995. Annualized
investment income as a percentage of the average market value of invested assets
was 5.4% for both the 1996 and 1995 period.
Net realized gains on investments were $0.01 million during the six months ended
March 31, 1996 compared to negligible net losses during the six months ended
March 31, 1995.
The following table sets forth the Company's combined ratios for the six-month
periods ended March 31, 1996 and 1995:
Six Months Ended
March 31, 1996 March 31, 1995
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Loss and loss expense ratio 33.2% 19.0%
Expense ratio 18.3% 17.9%
Combined ratio 51.5% 36.9%
The Company incurred losses and loss expenses of $34.2 million during the six
months ended March 31, 1996 compared with $14.1 million during the six months
ended March 31, 1995. Losses and loss expenses incurred during the six months
ended March 31, 1996 included $6.6 million for German hailstorms, $1.6 million
for Norwegian floods, international and United States winter storms of $1.5
million, various risk losses totaling $2.1 million and a satellite loss of $1
million. There was a strengthening in reserves of $13.7 million for Hurricanes
Marilyn and Luis. Losses and loss expenses incurred in the six months ended
March 31, 1995 included $6.7 million for the Kobe, Japan earthquake, $4.7
million for a per risk fire loss and $1.9 million for losses relating to a
variety of world wide losses reported under proportional contracts.
Underwriting expenses as a percentage of net premiums earned were 13.3% for the
six months ended March 31, 1996 compared to 14.3% for the six months ended March
31, 1995. The reduction is due to the structure of the underwriting profit
commission accrual under the Underwriting Services Agreement between the Company
and CNA (Bermuda) Services Ltd. Underwriting expenses for the six months ended
March 31, 1995 included an annual profit commission accrual as significant
losses incurred in early 1994 prevented an earlier accrual of the annual profit
commission. Underwriting expenses for the six months ended March 31, 1996 only
included a six month allocation of profit commission since the conditions for
an underwriting profit commission accrual continued to be met.
Operational expenses as a percentage of earned premiums were 5.0% during the six
months ended March 31, 1996 compared with 3.6% for the six months ended March
31, 1995. The increase was primarily due to increased staff at the executive
level and increased fees under the Administrative Services Agreement between the
Company and Aon Risk Consultants (Bermuda) Ltd.
Corporate expenses were $0.9 million during the six months ended March 31, 1996
compared with $(0.2) million in the six months ended March 31, 1995. Corporate
expenses included costs
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associated with the Offerings, other than the underwriting discount. Corporate
expenses also included all costs associated with the establishment of the
Company's debt facility, including $0.4 million for the one time arrangement fee
and participation fee paid to the lead bank for completing the debt facility. In
1995, the recovery related to a reduction in the estimated legal costs
associated with the initial private placement of securities. All corporate
expenses are charged to income in the period they are incurred.
Interest expense was $0.1 million during the six months ended March 31, 1996
compared with $0.0 million in the six months ended March 31, 1995. Interest
expense relates to ongoing agency and commitment fees payable on the Company's
credit facility. As at March 31, 1996, there were no borrowings under this
facility.
Foreign exchange losses in the six months ended March 31, 1996 were $0.8 million
compared to gains of $0.8 million in the six months ended March 31, 1995. The
losses in the six months ended March 1996 31, 1996 were primarily due to the
weak performance of Sterling against the United States dollar. Foreign exchange
losses in the six months ended March 31, 1995 were partially mitigated through
the use of foreign currency contracts. In the six months ended March 31, 1995,
the Company experienced foreign currency gains as a result of the United States
dollar depreciation against Sterling.
The Company's net income per share was $2.55 for the six months ended March 31,
1996.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As a holding company, the Company's assets consist primarily of all of the
outstanding voting stock of LaSalle Re. The Company's cash flows depend
primarily on dividends and other permitted payments from LaSalle Re.
LaSalle Re's sources of funds consist of net premiums collected, investment
income and proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments. Funds are applied
primarily to the settlement of losses and loss expenses, administrative expenses
and dividends. Under the Bermuda Insurance Act 1978 (the "Insurance Act"),
LaSalle Re is generally prohibited from declaring or paying dividends in excess
of 25% of its statutory capital and surplus or when such dividends would result
in a breach of the solvency margin and minimum liquidity ratio requirements. As
of March 31, 1996, the Company had sufficient liquidity and capital to meet the
current requirements of the Insurance Act. In addition, the payment of dividends
by LaSalle Re will be subject to the rights of holders of the Exchangeable Non-
Voting Shares to receive a pro rata share of any dividend and to its need to
maintain shareholders' equity adequate to support the level of LaSalle Re's
insurance operations.
Operating activities provided cash of $56.2 million for the six months ended
March 31, 1996 compared to $58.8 million for six months ended March 31, 1995.
Cash flows from operations in future quarters may differ substantially from net
income. Cash flows are affected by loss payments, which, due to the nature of
the reinsurance coverage provided by LaSalle Re, are generally expected to
comprise large loss payments on a limited number of claims and can therefore
fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. The irregular timing of these
large loss payments can create significant variations in cash flows from
operations between periods. LaSalle Re funds such payments from cash flows from
operations and sales of investments.
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The reduction in cash and cash equivalents during the six months ended March 31,
1996 from $82.3 million to $43.6 million was due primarily to the payment in
October 1995 of $75 million in dividends which were accrued at September 30,
1995.
The Company has adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement 115
("FASB 115") to account for its marketable securities. In accordance with FASB
115, all of the Company's investments are classified as "available for sale."
Under this classification, investments are recorded at fair market value and any
unrealized gains or losses are reported as a separate component of shareholders'
equity. The unrealized loss on the investment portfolio was $0.8 million at
March 31, 1996 compared to $1.0 million at September 30, 1995.
As of March 31, 1996, the market value of investments available for sale totaled
$433.3 million with an average duration of 2.2 years. The portfolio had a
minimum credit quality rating of "A" and 96.3% was rated "AA" or above. As of
September 30, 1995, the market value of investments available for sale totaled
$440.1 million with an average duration of 2.0 years and credit quality rating
of "AA" or above.
In accordance with the terms of certain reinsurance contracts, the Company had
posted letters of credit in the amount of $17.2 million as of March 31, 1996 as
compared to $15.7 million as of September 30, 1995. These letters of credit
support outstanding loss reserves and unearned premium reserves and fluctuate in
accordance with activity in these accounts. The letters of credit are secured by
a lien on the Company's investment portfolio equivalent to 115% of the posted
letter of credit amount.
The Company has in place a $100 million committed line of credit from a
syndicate of banks. The facility may only be used to buy preferred shares of
LaSalle Re, which in turn may use the proceeds of such purchase to meet current
cash requirements. The facility matures December 1, 2000, and is secured by a
pledge ("legal mortgage") of all of the capital stock of LaSalle Re held by the
Company. The line of credit contains various convenants, including: limitations
on incurring additional indebtedness; prohibition of dividend payments that
would cause the Company's tangible net worth to fall below $350 million;
restriction of dividends to $7.5 million per fiscal quarter unless the Company's
tangible net worth (after giving effect to such dividends) is at least $375
million; restrictions on the sale or lease of assets not in the ordinary course
of business; maintenance of a ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated
tangible net worth of no more than 0.40 to 1.00; maintenance of tangible net
worth at the end of each fiscal year of the greater of $250 million or 70% of
net premiums written; maintenance of statutory capital at the end of each fiscal
year of at least $250 million; and maintenance of a ratio of net premiums
written to statutory capital at the end of any fiscal quarter of no more than
1.00 to 1.00 in each case.
In March 1996, the Company declared a $0.25 per share dividend to shareholders
on record as at March 28, 1996 payable on April 11, 1996. The total amount of
the dividend declared was $3.6 million.
As of March 31, 1995 the Company had no material commitments for capital
expenditures.
The Company's financial condition and results of operations are influenced by
both internal and external forces. Loss payments, investment returns and
premiums may be impacted by changing rates of inflation and other economic
conditions. Cash flows from operations and the liquidity of the investment
portfolio are, in the Company's opinion, adequate to meet the Company's expected
cash requirements in the foreseeable future.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations
and Financial Condition
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Except for historical financial and other information and descriptions of the
current status of the Company and other conditions, information provided in this
Form 10-Q is forward looking. Actual results may differ materially as a result
of many factors including, but not limited to, the following:
Limited Operating History
The Company commenced operations in November 1993 and accordingly has a limited
operating and loss history. The Company's limited operating and loss history may
make it more difficult for the Company to assess the risks it underwrites based
on its own historical loss experience and to project future results based on
past results.
Volatility of Financial Results
Because the property catastrophe reinsurance business involves large aggregate
exposures to man-made and natural disasters, the Company expects that its claim
experience will be characterized by relatively low frequency and high severity.
The occurrence of losses from catastrophic events is likely to result in
substantial volatility in the Company's financial results for any fiscal quarter
or year and could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial
condition and results of operations and its ability to write new business.
The Company's property catastrophe reinsurance contracts cover unpredictable
events such as hurricanes, windstorms, hailstorms, earthquakes, fires,
industrial explosions, freezes, riots, floods and other man-made or natural
disasters. The Company endeavors to manage its exposure to catastrophic events
by, among other things, limiting the amount of its exposure in each geographic
zone worldwide and implementing exposure limits and attachment points on each
property catastrophe reinsurance contract. Nonetheless, a single catastrophic
event could affect multiple geographic zones or the frequency or severity of
catastrophic events could exceed the Company's estimates, either of which could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results
of operations.
While the property catastrophe reinsurance contracts represent the most volatile
aspect of the Company's portfolio, other lines of insurance and reinsurance may
be assumed by the Company. These lines have their own characteristics, which may
include, but not be limited to, a longer reporting period between the event and
the discovery of the event giving rise to a loss. For these lines of insurance
and reinsurance, the Company will post incurred but not reported loss reserves
using actuarial techniques. Actual losses and loss expenses, if any, may
deviate, perhaps substantially, from the incurred but not reported loss reserve.
There can be no assurance that the final loss settlements, if any, will not
exceed the Company's incurred but not reported loss reserve and have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations in
a particular period.
Premium negotiations
The Company engages in negotiations with its clients and their brokers during
the underwriting process with respect to rates, attachment points, limits and
line size. Since all of these and other factors are subject to negotiation, any
estimated premiums provided by the Company could change materially as
negotiations are finalized and contracts are signed.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations
and Financial Condition
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Premiums for proportional contracts are based on estimates provided to the
Company by the ceding company. These contracts are adjusted during the course of
the contract life as actual figures become available. There can be material
differences between estimated and actual results and these differences can have
a material impact on the Company's results of operations.
Business Considerations
The Company believes that an imbalance between the supply and demand for
property catastrophe reinsurance existed in 1993 and resulted in an increase in
premiums from pre-1993 levels. The Company believes that the numerous and severe
catastrophic events experienced worldwide from 1987 to 1992 resulted in large
losses for reinsurers and led to the withdrawal, in whole or in part, of certain
reinsurers from the property catastrophe market. At the same time, increased
scrutiny of catastrophe exposures and a general increase in insured property
values in catastrophe-exposed areas contributed to increased demand for property
catastrophe insurance and reinsurance. There can be no assurance that the
present level of demand will continue or that the present level of supply of
reinsurance will not increase as a result of increased capital provided by
future market entrants or by existing property catastrophe reinsurers, either of
which factors could materially impact the amount of premiums written by the
Company and have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition
and results of operations.
Investment income
Investment income is a function of the composition of the investment portfolio
and the external interest rate environment. The composition of the investment
portfolio may change in response to the Company's operations, in particular loss
payments. The external interest rate environment, which is beyond the control of
the Company, can change at any time. Either of these factors alone or in
combination could materially impact the amount of investment income earned by
the Company.
Reliance of Aon and CNA; Transactions with Affiliates; Conflicts of Interest
The majority of the Company's day-to-day operations are performed by affiliates
of Aon Corporation ("Aon") and CNA Financial Corporation ("CNA") pursuant to
service agreements. The service agreements generally provide for underwriting,
actuarial, information technology, financial reporting and investment
management. The service agreements terminate on December 31, 1998 with a two
year extension at the option of the Company. While a number of other
organizations offer the services provided to the Company by affiliates of Aon
and CNA, there can be no assurance that if any of the service agreements were to
terminate, the Company would be able to successfully perform such services for
itself or obtain such services from persons which are not affiliated to CNA and
Aon on substantially similar terms. In particular, the termination of the
Company's underwriting services agreement or administrative services agreement
could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Since inception, CNA has ceded to the Company a portion of its existing book of
property catastrophe reinsurance business. Such cessions assisted the Company in
establishing a geographic diversification of exposures. If CNA were to suddenly
cease ceding business to the Company, the geographical diversity of the
Company's portfolio of property catastrophe risks and the Company's results of
operations could be materially adversely affected.
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Operations
and Financial Condition
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Loss Reserves
It is the Company's policy to establish loss reserves for the settlement costs
of all loss and loss expenses incurred with respect to business written by it.
Loss reserves represent loss estimates derived from actuarial and statistical
projections of the Company's expectations of ultimate loss and loss expenses for
incurred losses at a given time. Under GAAP, the Company is not permitted to
establish loss reserves with respect to its property catastrophe reinsurance
until an event occurs that may give rise to a loss. As a result, only loss
reserves applicable to losses incurred up to the reporting date may be set
aside, with no allowance for the provision of a contingency reserve to account
for expected future losses. Reserve estimates by the Company may be inherently
less reliable than the reserve estimates of reinsurers with stable volumes of
business and an established loss history. Actual losses and loss expenses paid
may deviate, perhaps substantially, from the reserve estimates. There can be no
assurance that actual losses and loss expenses will not deviate substantially
from the reserves reflected in the Company's financial statements or that the
final loss settlements will not exceed the Company's loss reserve and have a
material adverse effect in the Company's financial condition and results of
operations in a particular period.
Foreign Currency Fluctuations
The Company's financial statements are reported in US dollars. The Company
writes a significant amount of business in currencies other than US dollars and
is exposed to risks relating to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
These risks include exposure to changes in net cash inflows on non-US dollar
denominated insurance premiums and exposure to reinsurance losses denominated in
non-US currencies. The Company may from time to time experience significant
exchange gains or losses in currencies other than US dollars, which will affect
the Company's results of operations.
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES.
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits-The following exhibits are filed as part of this report on
Form 10-Q:
11.1 Statement Regarding Computation of Net Income Per Common Share.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. The Registrant did not file any reports on Form
8-K during the three months ended March 31, 1996
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LaSalle Re Holdings Limited
SIGNATURES
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.
Date: May 10, 1996 LASALLE RE HOLDINGS LIMITED
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/s/ Andrew Cook
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Name: Andrew Cook
Title: Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Date: May 10, 1996 /s/ Victor H. Blake
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Name: Victor H. Blake
Title: Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 10, 1996 /s/ Andrew Cook
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Name: Andrew Cook
Title: Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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