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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
[ ] 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: 1-14603
THE MONY GROUP INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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DELAWARE 13-3976138
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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1740 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019
(212) 708-2000
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
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COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
(TITLE OF CLASS) (NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON
WHICH REGISTERED)
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: NONE
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or 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 by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [X]
As of March 24, 1999, there were outstanding 47,238,156 shares of Common
Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of the Registrant. The aggregate market value
of the shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was
approximately $1.1 billion, based on the closing price of $23.69 per share on
March 24, 1999.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: Portions of the Registrant's Proxy
Statement dated April 6, 1999 for the 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are
incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I 1 Business of The MONY Group Inc.............................. 3
1A Executive Officers.......................................... 17
2 Properties.................................................. 19
3 Legal Proceedings........................................... 19
4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders......... 20
PART II 5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters......................................... 20
6 Selected Consolidated Financial Information................. 21
7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operation.................................... 24
7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk........................................................ 67
8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data................. 69
9 Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure.................................... 69
PART III 10 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.......... 69
11 Executive Compensation...................................... 69
12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management.................................................. 69
13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.............. 69
PART IV 14 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form
8-K......................................................... 70
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-1
Exhibits Index.............................................. E-1
Signatures.................................................. S-1
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Company's management has made in this report, and from time to time may
make in its public filings and press releases as well as in oral presentations
and discussions, forward-looking statements concerning the Company's operations,
economic performance and financial condition. Forward-looking statements
include, among other things, discussions concerning the Company's potential
exposure to market risks, as well as statements expressing management's
expectations, beliefs, estimates, forecasts, projections and assumptions, as
indicated by words such as "believes," "estimates," "intends," "anticipates,"
"expects," "projects," "should," "probably," "risk," "target," "goals,"
"objectives," or similar expressions. The Company claims the protection afforded
by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and assumes no duty to update any
forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by
forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors including those
discussed elsewhere in this report and in the Company's other public filings,
press releases, oral presentations and discussions and the following: (i) losses
with respect to the Company's equity real estate, and the success of the
Company's continuing process of selectively selling its equity real estate; (ii)
the success of the recently implemented "tiering" of the Company's career agency
sales force, and the ability to attract and retain productive agents; (iii) The
Company's ability to control operating expenses; (iv) a successful appeal of the
order of the New York Superintendent of Insurance approving the Plan; (v) a
successful appeal of the decision and order of the New York State Appellate
Division, First Department, affirming the New York Supreme Court's grant of
summary judgment in the case of Goshen v. The Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York; (vi) deterioration in the experience of the closed block established
in connection with the Demutualization; (vii) the performance of the stock
markets; (viii) the intensity of competition for other financial institutions;
(ix) the Company's mortality, morbidity, persistency and claims experience; (x)
the Company's ability to develop, distribute and administer competitive products
and services in a timely, cost-effective manner; (xi) the Company's financial
and claims paying ratings; (xii) the effect of changes in laws and regulations
affecting the Company's businesses, including changes in tax laws affecting
insurance and annuity products; (xiii) market risks related to interest rates,
equity prices, derivatives, foreign currency exchange and credit; (xiv) the
ability of the Company to identify and consummate on successful terms any future
acquisitions, and to successfully integrate acquired businesses with minimal
disruption and (xv) the risks associated with Year 2000 non-compliance by the
Company and third-parties (including vendors and suppliers, reinsurers and
others doing business with the Company), unanticipated costs associated with
Year 2000 compliance due to, among other things the inability to locate, correct
and successfully test all relevant computer code according to schedule, the
continued availability of resources including personnel and timely and accurate
responses and corrections by third parties.
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All financial data of the Company (as defined below) presented herein has
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP") unless otherwise indicated. In addition, all financial data in Part I
and Part II (except Items 6 and 7A of Part II) is presented on a combined basis
as explained in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations unless otherwise indicated.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS OF THE MONY GROUP INC.
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
The MONY Group Inc. (the "MONY Group" or the "Holding Company") is the
parent holding company of MONY Life Insurance Company (formerly, The Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New York). On November 16, 1998, pursuant to a Plan of
Reorganization (the "Plan") approved by the New York Superintendent of
Insurance, The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York ("MONY") converted from
a mutual life insurance company to a stock life insurance company (the
"Demutualization") and became a wholly owned subsidiary of the MONY Group, which
was organized on June 24, 1997 for the purpose of becoming the parent holding
company of MONY. The MONY Group has no other operations or subsidiaries. Also,
on November 16, 1998, MONY changed its name to MONY Life Insurance Company (MONY
Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries are hereafter collectively referred
to as "MONY Life") and the MONY Group consummated an initial public offering
(the "Offerings") of approximately 12.9 million shares of its common stock. The
shares of common stock issued in the Offerings are in addition to approximately
34.3 million shares of common stock of the MONY Group distributed pursuant to
the Plan to certain eligible policyholders of MONY in exchange for their
ownership interests in MONY.
The MONY Group, through MONY Life and its subsidiaries (hereafter
collectively referred to as the "Company"), is primarily engaged in the business
of providing a wide range of life insurance, annuity, and investment products to
higher income individuals, particularly family builders, pre-retirees, and small
business owners. The Company primarily distributes its products through its
career agency sales force. The Company principally sells its products in all 50
of the United States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam
and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and currently insures or provides other
financial services to more than one million people.
On December 31, 1998, MONY Life acquired 100% of Sagamore Financial
Corporation, the parent company of U.S. Financial Life Insurance Company ("U.S.
Financial") for a purchase price of $48.0 million. U.S. Financial is a
special-risk carrier based in Ohio, which distributes its products in 41 states
through brokerage general agencies.
For management and reporting purposes, the Company's business is organized
in two principal operating segments, the "Protection Products" segment and the
"Accumulation Products" segment. Substantially all of the Company's other
business activities are combined in the "Other Products" segment. In its
Protection Products segment, the Company offers a wide range of life insurance
products, including whole life, term life, universal life, variable universal
life, last survivor life, group life and group universal life. Also included in
the Protection Products segment are the: (i) assets and liabilities transferred
pursuant to the Group Pension Transaction, as well as the Group Pension Profits,
(ii) the Closed Block assets and liabilities, as well as the Contribution from
the Closed Block, and (iii) the Company's disability income insurance business
which was transferred in the DI Transaction. In its Accumulation Products
segment, the Company offers fixed annuities, single premium deferred annuities,
flexible premium deferred annuities, immediate annuities, flexible payment
variable annuities and proprietary retail mutual funds. The Company's Other
Products segment primarily consists of a securities broker-dealer operation, an
insurance brokerage operation and certain lines of business no longer written by
the Company (the "Run-Off Businesses") (See "Information About Business
Segments"). In addition to selling the Company's proprietary investment
products, the securities broker-dealer operation provides customers of the
Company's protection and accumulation products access to other non-proprietary
investment products (including stocks, bonds, limited partnership interests,
tax-exempt unit investment trusts and other investment securities). The
insurance brokerage operation provides the Company's career agency sales force
with access to life, annuity, small group health and specialty insurance
products written by other carriers to meet the insurance and investment needs of
its customers.
For an explanation of the Group Pension Transaction and the Group Pension
Profits see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations -- The Group Pension Transaction", and Note 10 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements. For an explanation of the Closed Block and
the Contribution from the Closed Block see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements. For an explanation of the DI Transaction see "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- DI
Transaction".
The Company had total consolidated assets and equity at December 31, 1998
of approximately $25.0 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively. Of the Company's
total consolidated assets at such date, $6.9 billion represented assets held in
the Company's general account, $5.8 billion represented assets transferred
pursuant to the Group Pension Transaction, $6.2 billion represented assets
allocated to the Closed Block, and $6.1 billion represented assets held in the
Company's separate accounts, for which the Company does not generally bear
investment risk (see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and Notes 3, 10 and 20 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements).
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Total revenues reported in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
for the year ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 were $1,856.2 million and $1,976.4
million, respectively. Revenues reported for such periods by the Company's
Protection Products, Accumulation Products and Other Products segments (which
amounts are presented before unallocated amounts and non-recurring items -- see
Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) were $1,429.4 million, $275.8
million and $143.1 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 1998
and $1,598.7 million, $239.4 million and $131.1 million, respectively, for the
year ended December 31, 1997.
Consolidated income before income taxes and extraordinary item reported in
the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31,
1998 and 1997 was $294.2 million and $187.7 million, respectively. Consolidated
pre-tax earnings reported by the Company's aforementioned operating segments for
such periods (which amounts are presented before unallocated amounts and pre-tax
non-recurring items -- see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) were
$193.7 million, $80.5 million and $20.0 million, respectively, for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and $129.0 million, $44.1 million and $18.3 million,
respectively, for the year ended December 31, 1997.
The following chart sets forth the Company's life insurance and annuities
in force for the periods indicated.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES IN FORCE
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PROTECTION PRODUCTS:
Traditional life:(1)
Number of policies (in thousands).......... 967.5 1,006.3 1,060.8 1,116.5 1,163.6
Life reserves.............................. $ 6,823.3 $ 6,651.4 $ 6,491.7 $ 6,313.3 $ 6,144.2
Face amounts............................... $62,156.7 $60,640.1 $62,319.8 $63,635.1 $64,122.3
Universal life:
Number of policies (in thousands).......... 79.3 60.8 61.3 63.0 59.2
Account values............................. $ 610.9 $ 507.6 $ 492.0 $ 459.5 $ 413.7
Face amounts............................... $ 9,924.3 $ 8,858.0 $ 8,603.8 $ 8,603.9 $ 7,818.2
Variable universal life:
Number of policies (in thousands).......... 29.5 21.0 12.1 4.1 --
Account values............................. $ 264.0 $ 106.4 $ 41.3 $ 10.7 $ --
Face amounts............................... $ 7,157.5 $ 4,515.7 $ 2,508.1 $ 857.8 $ --
Group universal life:
Number of policies (in thousands).......... 54.0 57.5 50.6 49.2 40.6
Account values............................. $ 63.2 $ 60.4 $ 54.8 $ 51.6 $ 45.7
Face amounts............................... $ 2,012.1 $ 2,143.3 $ 1,890.6 $ 1,821.4 $ 1,552.4
ACCUMULATION PRODUCTS:
Variable annuities:
Number of contracts (in thousands)......... 114.1 107.2 92.5 75.3 59.6
Account values............................. $ 4,774.1 $ 4,314.1 $ 3,146.6 $ 2,217.2 $ 1,370.6
Fixed annuities:
Number of contracts (in thousands)......... 15.7 17.9 22.3 26.8 31.8
Account values............................. $ 997.4 $ 1,103.8 $ 1,311.8 $ 1,508.1 $ 1,689.9
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(1) Consists of whole life and term life contracts.
INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Protection Products --
The Company offers a diverse portfolio of protection products consisting of
traditional life insurance, universal life insurance and variable universal life
insurance.
The Company's traditional protection products consist of whole life
insurance products and term insurance products. The whole life insurance
products vary in their level and duration of premiums and guaranteed cash
values, providing flexibility to the Company's marketplace of individuals and
small businesses with varying needs. The Company's term
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insurance products include annual renewable term insurance, term insurance
providing coverage for a limited number of years and term insurance featuring a
level premium for a variable number of years.
The Company also offers several universal life insurance products.
Universal life insurance permits customers to vary the amount and frequency of
periodic cash premiums they pay, depending upon the needs of the customer and
the availability of value within the policy necessary to maintain the policy.
The Company's universal life insurance products vary as to the initial premium
required and the resulting degree of flexibility in future policy years.
The Company also offers variable universal life insurance. This is a
universal life insurance type of product that features the ability of the
policyholder to allocate premiums among sub-accounts of the Company's separate
accounts, allowing a choice among a wide variety of investment objectives. These
sub-accounts have the same investment objectives and investment advisors as the
sub-accounts that support the Company's variable annuities. See "-- Accumulation
Products".
Several of the Company's protection products are designed to particularly
meet the needs of clients for estate planning vehicles. Survivorship life
products insure several lives and provide for the payment of death benefits upon
the death of the last surviving insured. A variety of policy riders are
available for the Company's protection products. These riders are designed to
provide additional benefits or flexibility at the option of the policyholder.
They include riders that waive premium payments upon disability, pay higher
benefits in the event of accidental death, allow the purchase of additional
coverage without evidence of insurability and permit the addition of term
insurance to whole life insurance products.
The Company also offers protection products designed for marketing to
employees in their work sites. This program is designed to offer employers the
opportunity to provide employees a means of purchasing life insurance through
payroll deductions.
The following table presents Protection Products segment sales of life
insurance and life insurance account values or reserves for the periods
indicated.
PROTECTION PRODUCTS SEGMENT -- SALES AND ACCOUNT VALUE OR RESERVES
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SALES:
Traditional life(1)............................. $ 18.7 $ 24.7 $ 33.0 $ 41.5 $ 57.8
Universal life.................................. 8.3 8.7 9.3 21.4 19.8
Variable universal life......................... 58.0 39.2 29.0 13.5 --
Group universal life............................ 2.3 4.4 3.8 5.5 3.8
Disability income insurance(2).................. 1.5 4.9 5.6 7.2 7.3
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Total................................. $ 88.8 $ 81.9 $ 80.7 $ 89.1 $ 88.7
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ACCOUNT VALUE OR RESERVES:
Traditional life(1)............................. $6,823.3 $6,651.4 $6,491.7 $6,313.3 $6,144.2
Universal life.................................. 610.9 507.6 492.0 459.5 413.7
Variable universal life......................... 264.0 106.4 41.3 10.7 --
Group universal life............................ 63.2 60.4 54.8 51.6 45.7
Disability income insurance(2).................. 390.5 376.2 345.2 316.3 265.7
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Total................................. $8,151.9 $7,702.0 $7,425.0 $7,151.4 $6,869.3
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(1) Consists of whole life and term life policies.
(2) No longer offered; at December 31, 1997 all existing in force disability
income insurance has been reinsured. See "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- DI
Transaction".
The following table sets forth the Company's protection products segment's
direct premiums on a statutory basis for the periods indicated.
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PROTECTION PRODUCTS SEGMENT -- DIRECT PREMIUMS BY PRODUCT
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LIFE INSURANCE:
TRADITIONAL LIFE:(1)
First year & single.............................. $ 158.0 $ 169.3 $169.2 $ 166.6 $177.7
Renewal.......................................... 571.5 594.4 616.3 630.1 643.7
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Total.................................... $ 729.5 $ 763.7 $785.5 $ 796.7 $821.4
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UNIVERSAL LIFE:
First year & single.............................. $ 10.4 $ 13.4 $ 17.5 $ 43.8 $ 30.7
Renewal.......................................... 67.0 67.5 65.0 55.6 53.8
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Total.................................... $ 77.4 $ 80.9 $ 82.5 $ 99.4 $ 84.5
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VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE:
First year & single.............................. $ 131.7 $ 47.9 $ 32.4 $ 12.3 $ --
Renewal.......................................... 46.3 18.3 3.3 -- --
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Total.................................... $ 178.0 $ 66.2 $ 35.7 $ 12.3 $ --
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GROUP UNIVERSAL LIFE:
First year & single.............................. $ 4.7 $ 5.1 $ 5.1 $ 6.9 $ 4.8
Renewal.......................................... 12.9 11.1 10.2 8.4 5.9
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Total.................................... $ 17.6 $ 16.2 $ 15.3 $ 15.3 $ 10.7
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DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE(2):
First year & single.............................. $ 4.4 $ 4.9 $ 5.6 $ 7.5 $ 6.9
Renewal.......................................... 74.0 73.2 72.6 69.8 67.0
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Total.................................... $ 78.4 $ 78.1 $ 78.2 $ 77.3 $ 73.9
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TOTAL LIFE AND DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE....... $1,080.9 $1,005.1 $997.2 $1,001.0 $990.5
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(1) Consists of whole life and term life premiums.
(2) No longer offered. At December 31, 1997 all existing in force disability
income insurance has been reinsured. See "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- DI
Transaction".
Effective December 31, 1997, the Company ceased writing new disability
insurance business. In conjunction therewith, the Company transferred all of its
existing in force disability income insurance business to a third party
reinsurer under an indemnity reinsurance contract. The transfer was accomplished
through a novation of its existing disability income reinsurance coverage and a
concurrent amendment to such existing reinsurance contract. In connection with
the transaction, the Company entered into an agreement with an unrelated
insurance company to distribute its disability insurance products through the
Company's career agency sales force. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- DI Transaction".
The Company has achieved improving persistency levels on its life insurance
products in recent years despite ratings pressures and competitive industry
conditions during the early 1990s. The Company believes that its career agents
help contribute to its persistency.
Accumulation Products --
The Company's accumulation products focus on the savings and retirement
needs of the growing number of individuals who are preparing for retirement or
have already retired. The Company offers a wide variety of accumulation
products, such as fixed annuities, single premium deferred annuities, flexible
premium deferred annuities, immediate annuities, flexible payment variable
annuities and proprietary retail mutual funds. The Company's annuity and mutual
fund products offer numerous investment alternatives to meet the customer's
individual investment objectives. As of December 31, 1998, the Company had $5.8
billion of assets under management with respect to its annuity products and,
additionally, $3.0 billion of assets under management with respect to its
proprietary retail mutual funds.
By offering both fixed and variable annuities in its Accumulation Products
segment, the Company believes it has the ability to grow profitably in a variety
of market environments. The Company believes that periods of rising interest
rates, which tend to cause lower sales growth in its variable annuities
business, make its fixed annuity products more attractive
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to consumers. Conversely, in periods of declining interest rates, which tend to
cause lower sales growth in its fixed annuities business, the Company believes
its variable annuities are more attractive to customers. The Company further
believes that the sale of its proprietary retail mutual funds complements the
sale of its variable annuities. The Company conducts its proprietary retail
mutual funds operations through its subsidiary, Enterprise Capital Management,
Inc. ("ECM"). ECM is the registered investment advisor of The Enterprise Group
of Funds, a group of mutual funds that provides investors with a broad range of
investment alternatives through 13 separate investment portfolios. In addition,
Enterprise Accumulation Trust, for which ECM is also the registered investment
advisor, is the principal funding vehicle for the Company's variable annuities
and variable universal life insurance products. Enterprise Accumulation Trust
provides investors with a broad range of investment alternatives through five
separate investment portfolios. The Company earns investment management fees on
the assets managed in connection with both its variable annuities and its
proprietary retail mutual funds. In addition to investment management fees, the
Company also earns insurance fees in connection with its annuities.
The following table sets forth the total account value and sales of the
principal products offered by the Company in its Accumulation Products segment.
ACCUMULATION PRODUCTS SEGMENT -- ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT AND SALES
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
Individual variable annuities(1)................ $4,774.1 $4,314.1 $3,146.6 $2,217.2 $1,370.6
Individual fixed annuities(1)................... 997.4 1,103.8 1,311.8 1,508.1 1,689.9
Proprietary mutual funds........................ 2,961.7 1,716.7 952.1 679.6 493.9
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$8,733.2 $7,134.6 $5,410.5 $4,404.9 $3,554.4
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SALES BY PRODUCT
Individual variable annuities................... $ 611.7 $ 712.7 $ 668.4 $ 495.3 $ 405.8
Individual fixed annuities...................... 7.6 15.9 14.8 25.4 27.3
Proprietary retail mutual funds................. 1,295.0 751.6 347.0 207.2 150.3
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(1) Represents account values for annuities.
The Company's fixed annuity products include a single premium deferred
annuity contract. This is a tax-deferred annuity contract with a one-time
premium payment with a resulting cash accumulation over time and the option to
receive a lump sum distribution or various payout options over the life of the
annuitant. The Company also offers a single payment immediate annuity contract
which provides for a single premium payment that is immediately annuitized to
provide the annuitant with a guaranteed level income for life or for a minimum
number of years.
Variable annuity contractholders and variable universal life insurance
policyholders have a range of investment accounts in which to place the assets
held under their contracts, including accounts with interest rates guaranteed by
the Company. More than 85% of the aggregate amount held under these contracts
and policies is presently in investment accounts not guaranteed by the Company.
Since early 1992, the Company has emphasized the sale of its separate
account variable annuities over its general account annuities. The Company
believes that it benefits from a shift towards separate account variable annuity
products, as this reduces the Company's investment risks (by shifting such risks
to the separate account contractholder) and capital requirements because the
assets are held in the Company's separate accounts, while enabling the Company
to earn fee income from the management of assets held in the separate accounts.
The selection of separate accounts also permits contractholders to choose more
aggressive or conservative investment strategies without affecting the
composition and quality of assets in the Company's general account. The Company
believes there will be a continuation in the trend among U.S. employers away
from defined benefit plans (under which the employer makes the investment
decisions) toward employee-directed, defined contribution retirement and savings
plans (which allow employees to choose from a variety of investment options),
which will benefit its accumulation business. The following table illustrates
the growth in individual
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variable annuity account value from the beginning to the end of each period
presented and the principal factors which caused the increase in account value
for such period.
ACCUMULATION PRODUCTS SEGMENT -- INDIVIDUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT VALUE
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ACCOUNT VALUE
Beginning total account value................... $4,314.1 $3,146.6 $2,217.2 $1,370.6 $1,013.2
Sales and other deposits........................ 611.7 712.7 668.4 495.3 405.8
Market appreciation............................. 298.9 738.9 448.5 471.2 22.7
Surrenders and withdrawals...................... (450.6) (284.1) (187.5) (119.9) (71.1)
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Ending total account value...................... $4,774.1 $4,314.1 $3,146.6 $2,217.2 $1,370.6
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Approximately 82.1% of the Company's career agents were licensed through
MONY Securities Corp. at December 31, 1998 to sell variable annuities (with
81.0% having National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD") Series 6
licenses and 27.8% having NASD Series 7 licenses).
The Company offers a variety of proprietary retail mutual funds to retail
customers. ECM's wholly-owned subsidiary, Enterprise Fund Distributors, Inc.,
acts as the broker-dealer in distributing shares in the Enterprise Group of
Funds through MONY Securities Corp. and third-party broker-dealer firms. ECM
recently made available Enterprise Accumulation Trust as a funding vehicle for
variable product offerings of third-party insurance companies, initially
concentrating on small and mid-size insurance companies.
As of December 31, 1998, ECM had $6.9 billion in assets under management,
of which $3.0 billion related to the proprietary retail mutual funds and $3.9
billion related to the Enterprise Accumulation Trust. The Company earns
management fees on both of these categories of assets.
ECM offers an opportunity for individual retail investors to have access to
the advice and expertise of leading institutional money managers, which is
generally not available to those individual retail investors.
Other Products --
In its broker-dealer operations, in addition to selling the Company's
proprietary investment products, the Company facilitates transactions for its
accumulation customers by providing access to other non-proprietary investment
products (including stocks, bonds, limited partnership interests, tax-exempt
unit investment trusts and other investment securities).
MONY Securities Corporation ("MSC") is a registered securities
broker-dealer and investment advisor and a member of the NASD. MSC is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of MONY Life Insurance Company. MSC performs brokerage
and other investment services relating to a wide range of securities, including
mutual funds, stocks, bonds, limited partnership interests (primarily in real
estate, oil and gas and equipment leasing) and tax-exempt unit investment
trusts. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, 47%, 40%, and
30%, respectively, based on brokerage commissions, of the investment products
sold by MSC are shares in mutual funds in the Enterprise Group of Funds. MSC's
products and services are distributed through registered representatives who
belong to MONY Life's career agency sales force. MSC transacts business in all
50 of the United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Sales of
other non-proprietary investment products were $330.0 million, $296.0 million
and $360.0 million, respectively for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and
1996.
In its insurance brokerage operation, the Company provides its career
agency sales force with access to life, annuity, small group health and
specialty insurance products written by other carriers to meet the insurance and
investment needs of its customers. MONY's insurance brokerage subsidiary is
licensed as an insurance broker in Delaware and most other states.
The Run-Off Businesses include certain lines of business no longer written
by the Company. The Run-Off Businesses primarily consist of group life and
health insurance and the group pension business that was not included in the
Group Pension Transaction.
Financial information with respect to each of the Company's business
segments is included in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations and in Note 5 of the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
The Company's marketing strategy focuses on small business owners and
higher income individuals, particularly family builders and pre-retirees. The
Company believes this strategy capitalizes on the Company's key strengths,
namely its wide range of individual protection and accumulation products and its
career agency sales force. Based on commissions, the Company derived nearly 72%
of its sales from such key markets for the year ended December 31, 1998.
The Company believes that its managerial agency system and career agency
sales force is a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Distribution through
career agents allows the Company to establish closer relationships with
customers than is typical of insurers using third party brokers, thereby
enhancing the ability of the Company to evaluate customer needs and underwriting
risks.
The Company's career agency sales force consisted of approximately 2,267
field agents at December 31, 1998. The career agency sales force generates most
(approximately 99.4% in 1998 by premium) of the Company's new individual
insurance and annuity sales and is also the primary distribution system for the
Company's sale of mutual funds and other investment products to individuals. The
sales force is organized as a managerial agency system under which 59 agency
managers as of December 31, 1998 supervise the marketing and sales activities of
agents in defined marketing territories in the United States and Europe. The
agency managers are all employees of the Company, while the career agents are
all independent contractors and not employees of the Company. The contract with
each career agent requires the agent to submit to MONY Life applications for
policies of insurance issued by MONY Life. MONY Life's compensation arrangements
with career agents contain incentives for the career agents to solicit
applications for products issued by MONY Life and for products issued by
insurance companies not affiliated with the Company, made available by the
Company's insurance brokerage operations, MONY Brokerage, Inc. Those incentives
include counting first year commissions (weighted in the case of products made
available by MONY Brokerage, Inc.) for the purposes of expense reimbursement
programs, sales awards and certain other benefits. In addition, MONY Brokerage,
Inc. makes available products issued by other insurance companies that MONY Life
does not offer.
In 1998, the Company had 513 agents in the Million Dollar Round Table
("MDRT"), an industry designation based on sales which result in annual
first-year commissions of $53,000 or more, up from 460 in 1997. The Company
believes that the percentage of its career agents who are MDRT members is among
the highest in the industry.
The Company believes that the two most significant challenges of operating
a career agency system are ensuring that the interests of the agency management
organization are aligned with the interests of the Company and providing a cost-
effective and appropriate level of marketing, training and recruiting support to
each of the Company's career agents and agency managers. To address these
challenges, over the last several years the Company has made several changes in
its compensation structure for its agency management organization, which changes
culminated in January of 1998 when the Company revised its compensation
structure to provide a salary plus incentive compensation system for all of its
agency managers and sales managers designed to more closely align the interests
of the managers with those of the Company.
To further address the challenges of operating a career agency sales force,
the Company has initiated several programs directed at targeted efforts in
recruiting, marketing and training of its career agents. As a result of its new
recruiting program, the Company hired 1,017 new agents in 1998, the highest
annual number of new agents for the Company since 1990. The Company has recently
begun targeted marketing programs in specialized areas such as selling to
professional athletes and seminar selling, which the Company believes will
result in increased premium production. In the area of training, the Company
redesigned its training programs directed at new agents in order to provide them
with increased knowledge and skills.
In early 1998, in order to increase the productivity and size of its career
agency sales force, the Company adopted a plan to "tier" its agents and agencies
and to provide focused marketing, recruiting and training support tailored to
meet the particular needs of each "tier". By restructuring its agencies into
tiers, the Company is able to segment its career agency sales force into groups
according to experience and productivity levels and to assign agency managers to
tiers based on their skill sets and the particular needs and goals of such
tiers. For example, separate tiers are being established for new agents with
little or no experience in the industry, experienced agents who are producing at
superior levels and one or more groups of agents with experience or production
levels falling between those two levels. The Company began the tiering process
on a selective basis in June 1998 and expanded the process throughout the
remainder of 1998.
The Company believes that this tiering system is unique in the life
insurance industry and will give the Company a competitive advantage in the
marketplace. For example, by having certain managers responsible solely for
recruiting and providing necessary support systems for new recruits, the Company
believes that it will be able to increase the number and quality of new agents
recruited each year. The Company believes that the tiering system will also
allow the Company to attract and retain already established and successful
agents by providing an environment in which such agents can compete favorably
with other producer groups, such as third-party brokers or general agents.
Additionally, the Company believes that the tiering system will enable the
Company to attract and retain other agents by providing marketing and training
support that is responsive to such agents' career development needs.
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In addition to sales by the career agents, the Company's mutual funds are
also sold through third-party broker-dealers. The Company markets to these
third-party broker-dealers through 30 wholesalers. The Company expects to
increase the number of these specialized sales agents in the future.
PRICING AND UNDERWRITING
Insurance underwriting involves a determination of the type and amount of
risk which an insurer is willing to accept. The Company underwrites each
application. The Company's underwriters evaluate policy applications on the
basis of information provided by the applicant and others. The Company follows
detailed and uniform underwriting practices and procedures designed to properly
assess and quantify risks before issuing coverage to qualified applicants. The
Company's insurance underwriting standards attempt to produce mortality results
consistent with the assumptions used in product pricing while also allowing
competitive risk selection. Factors considered by the Company in setting
premiums and charges for products include assumptions which are considered
prudent by management as to future investment returns, expenses, persistency,
mortality and taxes, where appropriate. The long-term profitability of the
Company's products is affected by the degree to which future experience deviates
from these assumptions.
The Company is in the process of implementing a new contract issuance and
administrative system for the majority of new products introduced effective with
the demutualization. The existing systems continue to be used for older
products. For the older products on the existing systems, the Company's Field
Application Submit Transaction (FAST) system allows agents to submit policy
applications electronically. In underwriting this business, the Company uses its
automated underwriting system, which it believes to be technologically superior
to the systems of many of its competitors. The Company's Underwriting Screen
Review (USR) automatically requests and processes data necessary to underwrite
life insurance applications, including blood test results and motor vehicle
records. The Company's Total Online Production System (TOPS), which contains the
Company's policyholder database, handles policy billing and administrative
services. The Company's agencies each have computers connected to this
integrated system, enabling agents in the field to automatically submit
applications and access policyholder data.
The Company believes that its underwriting staff is highly experienced and
qualified. Of the Company's 30 Home Office Underwriting professionals, 10 have
over 20 years of industry experience and 14 others have at least 10 years of
industry experience.
REINSURANCE
MONY Life utilizes a variety of indemnity reinsurance agreements with
insurers to control its loss exposure. Generally, these agreements are
structured either on an automatic basis, where risks meeting prescribed criteria
are automatically covered, or on a facultative basis, where the reinsurer must
agree to accept the specific reinsurance risk before it becomes liable. The
amount of each risk retained by MONY Life depends on its evaluation of the
specific risk, subject, in certain circumstances, to maximum limits based on
characteristics of coverages. Under the terms of the reinsurance agreements, the
reinsurer will be liable to reimburse MONY Life for the ceded amount in the
event the claim is paid. However, MONY Life remains contingently liable for all
benefits payable even if the reinsurer fails to meet its obligations to MONY
Life.
Life insurance business is ceded on a yearly renewable term basis under
various reinsurance contracts. The Company's general practice is to retain no
more than $4.0 million of risk on any one person for individual products and
$6.0 million for last survivor products. The total amount of reinsured life
insurance in force on this basis was $9.3 billion, $7.4 billion, and $7.5
billion at December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.
The Company also has in place certain "surplus relief" reinsurance
contracts. Surplus relief reinsurance contracts are indemnity reinsurance
agreements whereby the Company transfers a certain percentage of its risk with
respect to specified business lines to another reinsurer to increase statutory
surplus through the receipt of an initial reinsurance allowance provided by the
reinsurers. Although these agreements do not qualify to be accounted for as
reinsurance under GAAP, the Company's agreements qualify for reinsurance
accounting under accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the New York
Insurance Department ("SAP") and have specifically been approved by the New York
State Insurance Department. Future statutory earnings will be reduced as amounts
are credited to reinsurers based on the experience of the reinsured business. At
December 31, 1998, the Company's statutory surplus included $69.6 million
relating to surplus relief reinsurance, or 6.9% of the Company's statutory
surplus at that date. The ability of the Company to maintain surplus relief
reinsurance at current levels may be important to its ability to maintain its
statutory surplus position. The ability of MONY Life Insurance Company to pay
dividends to the MONY Group may be affected by a reduction in its statutory
earnings caused by any reduction in the outstanding level of surplus relief
reinsurance. See "-- Regulation -- Shareholder Dividend Restrictions".
As of December 31, 1997 the Company's outstanding individual disability
income insurance business is reinsured on an indemnity basis. See "-- Protection
Products".
The following table presents the Company's principal reinsurers and the
percentage of total reinsurance recoverable reported in the Company's
consolidated financial statements at December 31, 1998 that was due from each
reinsurer,
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including reinsurance recoverable reported in the consolidated financial
statements under the caption "Amounts Due From Reinsurers" (which amounted to
$475.9 million), reinsurance recoverable in the Closed Block (which amounted to
$122.8 million), and indemnity reinsurance in connection with the "Group Pension
Transaction" (which amounted to $121.7 million).
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REINSURERS:
Centre Life Reinsurance, Ltd................................ 52.5%
AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc............................ 17.0
Life Reassurance Corp of America............................ 11.8
Unum Life Insurance Company of America...................... 3.0
All Other................................................... 15.7
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MONY Life Insurance Company, through its subsidiaries, MONY Life Insurance
Company of the Americas, Ltd. and MONY Bank & Trust Company of the Americas,
Ltd. markets its products (including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds and
trust services) internationally, principally in Latin America.
RATINGS
Ratings with respect to claims-paying ability and financial strength have
become an increasingly important factor in establishing the competitive position
of insurance companies. Ratings are important to maintaining public confidence
in MONY Life Insurance Company and its ability to market its products. Rating
organizations continually review the financial performance and condition of
insurers, including MONY Life Insurance Company. Any lowering of MONY Life
Insurance Company's ratings could have a material adverse effect on MONY Life
Insurance Company's ability to market its products and retain its current
policyholders. These consequences could, depending upon the extent thereof, have
a material adverse effect on MONY Life Insurance Company's liquidity and, under
certain circumstances, net income. MONY Life Insurance Company currently is
rated "A-" by A.M. Best Company, Inc. ("A.M. Best") and MONY Life Insurance
Company's insurance claims-paying ability is rated "A3" by Moody's Investors
Services, Inc. ("Moody's") "A+" by Duff & Phelps, Inc. ("Duff & Phelps") and
"A+" by Standard and Poor's Ratings Group ("S&P"). Moody's, on January 6, 1998,
and Duff & Phelps, on August 4, 1998, each announced that it had changed its
respective outlook on MONY Life Insurance Company's rating from stable to
positive. A.M. Best's ratings for insurance companies currently range from "A++"
to "F", and some companies are not rated. A.M. Best publications indicate that
"A-" ratings are assigned to those companies that in A.M. Best's opinion have
achieved excellent overall performance when compared to the standards
established by A.M. Best. "A" and "A-" companies are considered to have a strong
ability to meet their obligations to policyholders over a long period of time.
The Demutualization and the Offerings are part of management's strategy to
enhance the Company's capital base and its access to capital in order to improve
ratings.
Moody's ratings for insurance companies currently range from "Aaa" to "C",
S&P's ratings for insurance companies range from "AAA" to "CCC--", and Duff &
Phelps' ratings for insurance companies range from "AAA" to "CCC--". In
evaluating a company's financial and operating performance, Moody's, S&P and
Duff & Phelps review its profitability, leverage and liquidity as well as its
book of business, the adequacy and soundness of its reinsurance, the quality and
estimated market value of its assets, the adequacy of its policy reserves and
the experience and competence of its management.
The foregoing ratings reflect each rating agency's current opinion of MONY
Life Insurance Company's claims-paying ability, financial strength, operating
performance and ability to meet its obligations to policyholders and are not
evaluations directed toward the protection of investors in the Common Stock.
Such factors are of concern to policyholders, agents and intermediaries. Such
ratings should not be relied upon when making a decision to purchase shares of
the Common Stock offered hereby.
COMPETITION
The Company believes that competition in the Company's lines of business is
based on service, product features, price, commission structure, perceived
financial strength, claims-paying ratings and name recognition. The Company
competes with a large number of other insurers as well as non-insurance
financial services companies, such as banks, broker-dealers and mutual funds,
many of which have greater financial resources, offer alternative products or
more competitive pricing and, with respect to other insurers, have higher
ratings than the Company. Competition exists for individual consumers and agents
and other distributors of insurance products. National banks, with their
pre-existing customer bases for financial services products, may pose increasing
competition in the future to insurers who sell annuities, including the Company,
as a result of the United States Supreme Court's 1994 decision in NationsBank of
North Carolina v. Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company, which permits
national banks to sell annuity products of life insurance companies in certain
circumstances.
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The Company must attract and retain productive agents to sell its insurance
and annuity products. Strong competition exists among insurance companies for
agents with demonstrated ability. Management believes that key bases of
competition among insurance companies for agents with demonstrated ability
include a company's financial position and the services provided to, and
relationships developed with, these agents in addition to compensation and
product structure. Changes arising from the Demutualization, as well as the
realignment of the career agency sales force and the transition to new products,
may affect the Company's ability to retain productive distributors of its
individual insurance and annuity products. Sales of individual insurance and
annuity products and the Company's financial position and results of operations
could be materially adversely affected if such changes occur.
In addition, several proposals to repeal or modify the Glass-Steagall Act
of 1933, as amended, and the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, have
been made by members of Congress and the Clinton Administration. Currently, the
Bank Holding Company Act restricts banks from being affiliated with insurance
companies. None of these proposals have yet been enacted, and it is not possible
to predict whether any of these proposals will be enacted or, if enacted, their
potential effect on the Company.
REGULATION
General Regulation at the State Level
MONY Life Insurance Company is licensed to transact its insurance business
in, and is subject to regulation and supervision by, all 50 states, the District
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
MONY Life Insurance Company of America ("MLOA") is licensed and regulated in all
states other than New York and U.S. Financial is licensed and regulated in all
states other than Arizona, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York,
Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
The laws of the various states establish state insurance departments with
broad administrative powers to approve policy forms and, for certain lines of
insurance, rate, grant and revoke licenses to transact business, regulate trade
practices, license agents, require statutory financial statements and prescribe
the type and amount of investments permitted. In addition, the New York
Insurance Department imposes additional regulation including restrictions on
certain selling expenses. The aforementioned regulation by the state insurance
departments is for the benefit of policyholders, not stockholders.
The Company is not regulated as an insurance company but will, as the
direct or indirect owner of the capital stock of MONY Life Insurance Company,
MLOA and U.S. Financial, be subject to the insurance holding company acts of the
states in which MONY Life Insurance Company, MLOA and U.S. Financial are
domiciled (or deemed to be commercially domiciled). Most states have enacted
legislation that requires each insurance holding company and each insurance
company in an insurance holding company system to register with the insurance
regulatory authority of the insurance company's state of domicile and, annually,
to furnish financial and other information concerning the operations of
companies within the holding company system that may materially affect the
operations, management or financial condition of the insurers within such
system. The Company is subject to the insurance holding company laws in New
York, Arizona and Ohio. Under such laws, all transactions within an insurance
holding company system affecting insurers must be fair and equitable and each
insurer's policyholder surplus following any such transaction must be both
reasonable in relation to its outstanding liabilities and adequate for its
needs. The New York, Arizona and Ohio insurance holding company laws also
require prior notice or regulatory approval of the change of control of an
insurer or its holding company and of material intercorporate transfers of
assets or other material transactions within the holding company structure.
Generally, under such laws, a state insurance authority must approve in advance
the direct or indirect acquisition of 10% or more of the voting securities of an
insurance company domiciled in its state. Under the New York Insurance Law, for
a period of five years following the effective date of the Plan, no person may
acquire beneficial ownership of 5% or more of the outstanding shares of common
stock without the prior approval of the New York State Superintendent of
Insurance (the "New York Superintendent"). Certain affiliates of Goldman Sachs &
Co., one of the underwriters of the Offerings (the "Investors"), have received a
conditional waiver of this rule from the New York Superintendent in connection
with the potential exercise of warrants they hold prior to the end of such
five-year period. See "-- Determination of Non-Control".
In recent years, a number of life and annuity insurers have been the
subject of regulatory proceedings and litigation relating to alleged improper
life insurance pricing and sales practices. Some of these insurers have incurred
or paid substantial amounts in connection with the resolution of such matters.
See "Legal Proceedings". In addition, state insurance regulatory authorities
regularly make inquiries, hold investigations and administer market conduct
examinations with respect to insurers' compliance with applicable insurance laws
and regulations.
MONY Life Insurance Company, MLOA and U.S. Financial continuously monitor
sales, marketing and advertising practices and related activities of their
agents and personnel and provide continuing education and training in an effort
to ensure compliance with applicable insurance laws and regulations. There can
be no assurance that any non-compliance with such applicable laws and
regulations would not have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Insurance companies are required to file detailed annual and quarterly
financial statements with state insurance regulators in each of the states in
which they do business, and their business and accounts are subject to
examination by
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such regulators at any time. In addition, insurance regulators periodically
examine an insurer's financial condition, adherence to statutory accounting
practices and compliance with insurance department rules and regulations.
Applicable state insurance laws, rather than federal bankruptcy laws, apply to
the liquidation or the restructuring of insurance companies. Insurance company
subsidiaries of the Company would be subject to such state insurance laws;
however, the Company would generally be subject to federal bankruptcy laws.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the "NAIC") has
established a program of accrediting state insurance departments. NAIC
accreditation permits accredited states to conduct periodic examinations of
insurance companies domiciled in such states. NAIC-accredited states will not
accept reports of examination of insurance companies from unaccredited states
except under limited circumstances. As a direct result, insurers domiciled in
unaccredited states may be subject to financial examination by accredited states
in which they are licensed, in addition to any examinations conducted by their
domiciliary states. The accreditation of the New York Insurance Department, MONY
Life Insurance Company's, principal insurance regulator, has been suspended as a
result of the New York legislature's failure to adopt certain model NAIC laws.
MONY Life Insurance Company believes that the suspension of the NAIC
accreditation of the New York Insurance Department, even if continued, will not
have a significant impact upon its ability to conduct its insurance businesses.
MONY Life Insurance Company's variable life insurance products and variable
annuity products are considered securities within the meaning of the federal
securities laws and are, therefore, subject to regulation thereunder, as well as
under state insurance laws. In addition, MONY Life Insurance Company and its
subsidiaries are generally subject to federal and state laws and regulations
which affect the conduct of their business.
Statutory Examination
As part of their routine regulatory oversight process, state insurance
departments conduct periodic detailed examinations of the books, records and
accounts of insurance companies domiciled in their states. Such examinations are
generally conducted in cooperation with the departments of two or three other
states under guidelines promulgated by NAIC.
The New York Insurance Department recently completed an examination of MONY
Life Insurance Company for each of the five years in the period ended December
31, 1996, and the Arizona State Insurance Department recently completed an
examination of MLOA, for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 1996. The New York report noted certain technical violations of New York
Insurance Law regarding advertising and the crediting of interest (with respect
to which the Company does not believe there will be any material consequences),
but the examination did not reveal any material financial reporting items. With
regard to the Arizona examination of MLOA, the report noted that certain
reinsurance agreements were either not in writing or not submitted to the
Arizona Department for approval, that MLOA does not settle its federal income
tax liability to MONY Life Insurance Company in a timely fashion and does not
maintain current appraisals on its limited real estate portfolio (with respect
to which the Company does not believe there will be any material consequences),
but it did not reveal any material financial condition or operating items.
Shareholder Dividend Restrictions
The payment of dividends by MONY Life Insurance Company to the Company is
regulated under state insurance law. Under the New York Insurance Law, MONY Life
Insurance Company will be permitted to pay shareholder dividends to the Company
only if it files notice of its intention to declare such a dividend and the
amount thereof with the New York Superintendent and the New York Superintendent
does not disapprove the distribution. The applicable statute gives the New York
Superintendent broad discretion to disapprove dividend requests based upon a
determination of whether MONY Life Insurance Company's financial condition would
support the payment of dividends. The New York Insurance Department has
established informal guidelines for the New York Superintendent's
determinations, which focus upon, among other things, overall financial
condition and profitability under statutory accounting practices. Management
believes these guidelines may limit the ability of MONY Life Insurance Company
to pay dividends to the Company. There can be no assurance that MONY Life
Insurance Company will have statutory earnings to support the payment of
dividends to the Company in an amount sufficient to fund its cash requirements,
interest and pay cash dividends (including interest on Company notes (the
"Holding Company Subordinated Notes") which may be issued to the Investors in
exchange for Surplus Notes issued by MONY Life Insurance Company (the "MONY
Notes") to the Investors.) See "Managements' Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital
Resources." In addition, Arizona and Ohio insurance laws contain restrictions on
the abilities of MLOA and U.S. Financial respectively to pay dividends to MONY
Life Insurance Company. MONY Life Insurance Company's inability to pay dividends
to the Company in the future in an amount sufficient for the Company to pay
dividends to its stockholders would have a material adverse effect on the
Company and the market value of the common stock.
If the Holding Company Subordinated Notes are issued, the Company may also
receive payments of principal and interest from MONY Life Insurance Company on
one or more surplus notes (the "Intercompany Surplus Notes") of MONY Life
Insurance Company in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount
of the Holding Company Subordinated Notes. Such payments can only be made with
the prior approval of the New York Superintendent "whenever, in his judgment,
the financial condition of such insurer warrants". Such payments further may be
made only out of surplus funds which are available for such payments under the
New York Insurance Law. There can be no
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assurance that MONY Life Insurance Company will obtain the requisite approval
for payments with respect to the Intercompany Surplus Notes, or that surplus
funds will be available for such payments. If such payments are not made, the
Company may not be able to meet its cash requirements, including principal and
interest payments on the Holding Company Subordinated Notes.
NAIC IRIS Ratios
The NAIC has developed a set of financial relationships or "tests" known as
the Insurance Regulatory Information System ("IRIS") that were designed for
early identification of companies which may require special attention or action
by insurance regulatory authorities. Insurance companies submit data annually to
the NAIC, which in turn analyzes the data by utilizing, in the case of life
insurance companies, 12 ratios, each with defined "usual ranges". Generally, an
insurance company will become subject to regulatory scrutiny if it falls outside
the usual ranges of four or more of the ratios, and regulators may then act, if
the company has insufficient capital, to constrain such company's underwriting
capacity. Neither MONY Life Insurance Company nor MLOA is currently subject to
regulatory scrutiny based on its IRIS ratios.
Policy and Contract Reserve Sufficiency Analysis
Under the New York Insurance Law and the laws of several other states, the
Company is required to conduct an annual analysis of reserve sufficiency
including all life and health insurance reserves and interest-sensitive single
premium life and annuity reserves. A qualified actuary must submit an opinion
which states that the reserves when considered in light of the assets held with
respect to such reserves make good and sufficient provision for the associated
contractual obligations and related expenses of the insurance company. If such
an opinion cannot be provided, the insurance company must set up additional
reserves by transferring funds from surplus. MONY Life Insurance Company and
MLOA have provided a current opinion, without qualification, to applicable state
regulators with respect to such reserves.
Statutory Investment Valuation Reserves
SAP require a life insurance company to maintain both an Asset Valuation
Reserve ("AVR") and interest maintenance reserve ("IMR") to absorb both realized
and unrealized gains and losses on a portion of its investments. AVR establishes
statutory reserves for fixed maturity securities, equity securities, mortgage
loans, equity real estate, and other invested assets. AVR is designed to capture
all realized and unrealized gains and losses on such assets, other than those
resulting from changes in interest rates. The level of AVR is based on both the
type of investment and its rating. In addition, the reserves required for
similar investments, for example, fixed maturity securities, differ according to
the ratings of the investments, which are based upon ratings established
periodically by the NAIC Securities Valuation Office. IMR applies to all types
of fixed maturity investments, including bonds, preferred stocks, mortgage
backed securities and mortgage loans. IMR is designed to capture the net gains
which are realized upon the sale of such investments and which result from
changes in the overall level of interest rates. Such captured net realized gains
are then amortized into income over the remaining period to the stated maturity
of the investment sold. Any increase in AVR and IMR causes a reduction in MONY's
statutory capital and surplus which, in turn, reduces funds available for
stockholder dividends.
Risk-Based Capital Requirements
In order to enhance the regulation of insurer solvency, the NAIC has
adopted a model law to implement RBC requirements for life insurance companies.
The requirements are designed to monitor capital adequacy and to raise the level
of protection that statutory surplus provides for policyholders. The model law
measures four major areas of risk facing life insurers: (i) the risk of loss
from asset defaults and asset value fluctuation; (ii) the risk of loss from
adverse mortality and morbidity experience; (iii) the risk of loss from
mismatching of asset and liability cash flow due to changing interest rates and
(iv) business risks. Insurers having less statutory surplus than required by the
RBC model formula will be subject to varying degrees of regulatory action
depending on the level of capital inadequacy.
The RBC formula provides a mechanism for the calculation of an insurance
company's Authorized Control Level RBC and its total adjusted capital. The model
law sets forth the points at which a superintendent of insurance is authorized
and expected to take regulatory action. The first level is known as the Company
Action Level RBC, which is set at twice the Authorized Control Level RBC. The
second level is the Regulatory Action Level RBC, set at 1.5 times the Authorized
Control Level RBC. The third is the Authorized Control Level RBC, and the fourth
is the Mandatory Control Level RBC, set at 70% of the Authorized Control Level
RBC.
If an insurance company's adjusted capital is higher than the Regulatory
Action Level but below the Company Action Level, the insurance company must
submit to its superintendent of insurance a comprehensive financial plan. If an
insurance company's adjusted capital is higher than the Authorized Control level
but lower than the Regulatory Action Level, the superintendent of insurance
shall perform such examination or analysis as he or she deems necessary of the
insurer's business and operations and issue any appropriate corrective orders to
address the insurance company's financial problems. If an insurer's adjusted
capital is higher than the Mandatory Control Level but lower than the Authorized
Control Level, the superintendent may place the insurer under regulatory
control. If the insurance company's adjusted
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capital falls below the Mandatory Control Level, the superintendent will be
required to place the insurer under regulatory control. The adjusted RBC capital
ratios of all the Company's insurance subsidiaries at December 31, 1998 and 1997
were in excess of the Company Action Levels.
Regulation of Investments
MONY Life Insurance Company, MLOA and U.S. Financial are subject to state
laws and regulations that require diversification of their investment portfolios
and limit the amount of investments in certain investment categories such as
below investment grade fixed income securities, equity real estate and equity
investments. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations would cause
investments exceeding regulatory limitations to be treated as non-admitted
assets for purposes of measuring surplus, and, in some instances, would require
divestiture of such non-qualifying investments. As of December 31, 1998, MONY
Life Insurance Company, MLOA and U.S. Financial investments complied with all
such regulations.
DETERMINATION OF NON-CONTROL
On December 30, 1997, the Investors entered into an investment agreement
with MONY (the "Investment Agreement"), pursuant to which: (i) the Investors
purchased the MONY Notes and (ii) warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase from the
Company (after giving effect to the Offerings) in the aggregate 7.0% of the
fully diluted common stock as of the first date following such effectiveness on
which shares of common stock were first issued to policyholders.
The New York Superintendent issued a determination pursuant to Section
1501(c) of the New York Insurance Law, dated December 29, 1997, that the
Investors would not control MONY Life as a result of the transactions
contemplated by the Investment Agreement, subject to certain notice and approval
requirements, and certain commitments by the Investors. The Investors have
agreed to the following notice and approval requirements: (i) the Investors and
their affiliates will notify the New York Superintendent before exercising the
Warrants or selling any of the Warrants or MONY Notes; (ii) the Investors and
their affiliates must notify the New York Superintendent before the sale of any
securities of MONY Life, the Company or any of their affiliates acquired
pursuant to the Investment Agreement; (iii) the notice and non-disapproval
requirements of Section 1505(c) and (d) of the New York Insurance Law (relating
to transactions within a holding company system) apply to transactions between
the Investors and the Company or any affiliate, except transactions in the
ordinary course of the Investors' business other than transactions involving
investment management or investment advisory services performed by the Investors
for or on behalf of the Company or any affiliate, to which (along with certain
other transactions) the notice requirements of Section 1505(d) of the New York
Insurance Law will apply; and (iv) the Investors will provide to the New York
Superintendent quarterly and annual reports of transactions between the
Investors and the Company or any affiliate. The Investors have also made
commitments to the New York Superintendent as follows: (i) every transaction
between the Investors and the Company or any affiliate will comply with the
standards of the New York Insurance Law related to transactions within a holding
company system; (ii) the Investors will be subject to New York Insurance Law
requirements regarding examinations by the New York Superintendent and
violations and penalties in the context of holding company system; (iii) the
Investors will not acquire, directly or indirectly, any security issued by the
Company or any affiliate except pursuant to the Investment Agreement or in the
ordinary course of their business; (iv) the Investors will not exercise the
rights of security holders to vote (except for certain major corporate
transactions), propose directors in opposition to management, solicit proxies,
call special meetings, or dispose or threaten to dispose of securities as a
condition for corporate action or non-action by the Company or any affiliate;
(v) the Investors may have one representative (with certain restrictions on
activities) on the boards of MONY Life, the Company, or a key subsidiary thereof
as long as such boards have at least 13 members; and (vi) the Investors will not
otherwise cause, or attempt to cause, the direction of the management or
policies of, or otherwise exercise control over, the Company or any affiliate.
The determination of non-control will remain in effect until revoked by the New
York Superintendent in accordance with the New York Insurance Law, at the
request of the Investors or upon the initiative of the New York Superintendent,
or the Investors own less than 2% of the equity securities of the Company.
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST INSURERS
Insurance guaranty association laws exist in all states, the District of
Columbia and Puerto Rico. Insurers doing business in any of these jurisdictions
can be assessed for policyholder losses incurred by insolvent insurance
companies. These arrangements provide certain levels of protection to
policyholders from losses under insurance policies (and certificates issued
under group insurance policies issued by life insurance companies) issued by
insurance companies that become impaired or insolvent. Typically, assessments
are levied (up to prescribed limits) on member insurers on a basis which is
related to the member insurer's proportionate share of the business written by
all member insurers in the appropriate state.
While the amount and timing of any future assessment on MONY Life Insurance
Company and MLOA under these laws cannot be reasonably estimated and are beyond
the control of MONY Life Insurance Company and MLOA, MONY Life Insurance Company
and MLOA have established reserves which they consider adequate for assessments
in respect to insurance companies that are currently subject to insolvency
proceedings. Recent regulatory actions against certain large life insurers
encountering financial difficulty have prompted the various state insurance
guaranty associations
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to begin assessing life insurance companies for the deemed loss. Most of these
laws do provide, however, that an assessment may be excused or deferred if it
would threaten an insurer's solvency and further provide for annual limits on
such assessments. A large part of the assessments paid by MONY Life Insurance
Company and MLOA pursuant to these laws may be used as credits for a portion of
MONY Life Insurance Company's and MLOA's premium taxes. The Company believes the
total assessments will not be material to its operating results or financial
position. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company paid
approximately $0.8 million, $3.3 million and $3.7 million, respectively, in
assessments pursuant to state insurance guaranty association laws.
General Regulation at Federal Level
Although the federal government generally does not directly regulate the
insurance business, federal initiatives often have an impact on the business in
a variety of ways. Current and proposed federal measures that may significantly
affect the insurance business include limitations on antitrust immunity, minimum
solvency requirements and the removal of barriers restricting banks from
engaging in the insurance and mutual fund business.
Securities Laws
The Company, certain of its subsidiaries and certain policies and contracts
offered by such subsidiaries are subject to various levels of regulation under
the federal securities laws administered by the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") and under certain state securities laws. Certain
separate accounts and a variety of mutual funds and other pooled investment
vehicles are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended
(the "Investment Company Act"). Certain annuity contracts and insurance policies
issued by subsidiaries are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Securities Act"), and certain other subsidiaries of the Company
are registered as broker-dealers under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Exchange Act").
MONY Life Insurance Company and certain of its subsidiaries are investment
advisors registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the
"Investment Advisers Act"). Certain investment companies managed by such
subsidiaries are registered with the Commission under the Investment Company Act
and the shares of certain of these entities are qualified for sale in certain
states in the United States and the District of Columbia. Certain subsidiaries
of the Company are also subject to the Commission's net capital rules.
All aspects of MONY Life Insurance Company's subsidiaries' investment
advisory activities are subject to various federal and state laws and
regulations in jurisdictions in which they conduct business. These laws and
regulations are primarily intended to benefit investment advisory clients and
investment company shareholders and generally grant supervisory agencies broad
administrative powers, including the power to limit or restrict the carrying on
of business for failure to comply with such laws and regulations. In such event,
the possible sanctions which may be imposed include the suspension of individual
employees, limitations on the activities in which the investment advisor may
engage, suspension or revocation of the investment advisor's registration as an
advisor, censure and fines.
MONY Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries may also be subject to
similar laws and regulations in the states and foreign countries in which they
provide investment advisory services, offer the products described above or
conduct other securities related activities.
ERISA Considerations
On December 13, 1993, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company v. Harris Trust and Savings Bank
holding that certain assets in excess of amounts necessary to satisfy guaranteed
obligations held by John Hancock in its general account under a participating
group annuity contract are "plan assets" and therefore subject to certain
fiduciary obligations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended ("ERISA"), which specifies that fiduciaries must perform their duties
solely in the interest of ERISA plan participants and beneficiaries. The Court
limited the imposition of ERISA fiduciary obligations in these instances to
assets in an insurer's general account that were not reserved to pay benefits of
guaranteed benefit policies (i.e., benefits whose value would not fluctuate in
accordance with the insurer's investment experience). On December 22, 1997 the
Secretary of Labor issued proposed regulations, providing guidance for the
purpose of determining, in cases where an insurer issues one or more policies
backed by the insurer's general account to or for the benefit of an employee
benefit plan, the extent to which assets of the insurer constitute plan assets
for purposes of ERISA and the Code. Final regulations will be issued after a
notice and comment period. The regulations will apply only with respect to a
policy issued by an insurer on or before December 31, 1998. In the case of such
a policy, the regulations will generally take effect at the end of the 18-month
period following the date such regulations become final. Generally, no person
will be liable under ERISA or the Code for conduct occurring prior to the end of
such 18-month period, where the basis of a claim is that insurance company
general account assets constitute plan assets. Insurers issuing new policies
after December 31, 1998, that are not guaranteed benefit policies will be
subject to fiduciary obligations under ERISA.
The regulations should indicate the requirements that must be met in order
to satisfy ERISA's fiduciary standards. A review of the Company's procedures
with respect to its general account contracts will be required to ensure
compliance with the regulations.
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Potential Tax Legislation
Congress has, from time to time, considered possible legislation that would
eliminate the deferral of taxation on the accretion of value within certain
annuities and life insurance products. The 1994 United States Supreme Court
ruling in NationsBank of North Carolina v. Variable Annuity Life Insurance
Company that annuities are not insurance for purposes of the National Bank Act
may cause Congress to consider legislation that would eliminate such tax
deferral at least for certain annuities. Other possible legislation, including a
simplified "flat tax" income tax structure with an exemption from taxation for
investment income, could also adversely affect purchases of annuities and life
insurance if such legislation were to be enacted. There can be no assurance as
to whether legislation will be enacted which would contain provisions with
possible adverse effects on the Company's annuity and life insurance products.
Environmental Considerations
As owners and operators of real property, MONY and certain of its
subsidiaries are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental
laws and regulations. Inherent in such ownership and operation is also the risk
that there may be potential environmental liabilities and costs in connection
with any required remediation of such properties. In addition, MONY and certain
of its subsidiaries hold equity stakes in companies that could potentially be
subject to environmental liabilities. MONY assesses the business and properties
and its level of involvement in the operation and management of such companies.
MONY routinely conducts environmental assessments for real estate being acquired
for investment and before taking title through foreclosure to real property
collateralizing mortgages held by MONY. While there can be no assurance that
unexpected environmental liabilities will not arise, based on these
environmental assessments and compliance with MONY's internal procedures,
management believes that any costs associated with compliance with environmental
laws and regulations or any remediation of such properties would not have a
material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1998, the Company had approximately 2,554 employees. No
employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The Company is
represented by approximately 2,267 full time career agents, at December 31,
1998, who are all independent contractors and are not employees of the Company.
The Company believes that its employee and agent relations are satisfactory.
ITEM 1A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The names of the executive officers of the Company and MONY Life
Insurance Company and their respective ages and positions are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION
---- --- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Michael I. Roth...................... 53 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and
Director
Samuel J. Foti....................... 47 President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
Richard Daddario..................... 51 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth M. Levine.................... 52 Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and
Director
Thomas J. Conklin.................... 52 Senior Vice President and Secretary
Richard E. Connors................... 46 Senior Vice President of MONY Life Insurance Company
Phillip A. Eisenberg................. 56 Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary of MONY Life
Insurance Company
Stephen J. Hall...................... 51 Senior Vice President of MONY Life Insurance Company
Richard E. Mulroy, Jr. .............. 53 Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Victor Ugolyn........................ 51 Senior Vice President of MONY Life Insurance Company
Francis J. Waldron................... 55 Senior Vice President of MONY Life Insurance Company
Larry Cohen.......................... 46 Vice President and Controller of MONY Life Insurance
Company
</TABLE>
Officers of the Company are elected annually and serve until their
retirement, resignation, death or removal.
Set forth below is a description of the business positions during at
least the past five years for the executive officers of the Company and
MONY Life Insurance Company.
Michael I. Roth has been a Director of the Company since September 1997
and is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He is
Chairman of the Board (since July 1993) and Chief Executive Officer
(since January 1993) of MONY Life Insurance Company and has been a
Director since May 1991. Mr. Roth is also a director of the following
subsidiaries of MONY Life Insurance Company: MONY Life Insurance Company
of America (since July 1991), and 1740 Advisers, Inc. (since December
1992). He has
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also served as MONY Life Insurance Company's President and Chief
Executive Officer (from January 1993 to July 1993), President and Chief
Operating Officer (from January 1991 to January 1993) and Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer (from March 1989 to January 1991).
Mr. Roth has been with MONY Life Insurance Company for 10 years. Mr. Roth
also served on the board of directors of the American Council of Life
Insurance and serves on the boards of directors of the Life Insurance
Council of New York, Insurance Marketplace Standards Association,
Enterprise Foundation (a charitable foundation which develops housing and
which is not affiliated with the Enterprise Group of Funds), Metropolitan
Development Association of Syracuse and Central New York, Enterprise
Group of Funds, Inc., Enterprise Accumulation Trust, Pitney Bowes, Inc.,
Promus Hotel Corporation and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Leadership Committee.
Samuel J. Foti has been a Director of the Company since September 1997
and is President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. He is
President and Chief Operating Officer (since February 1994) of MONY Life
Insurance Company and has been a Director since January 1993. Mr. Foti is
also a director of the following subsidiaries of MONY Life Insurance
Company: MONY Life Insurance Company of America (since October 1989),
MONY Brokerage, Inc. (since January 1990), MONY International Holdings,
Inc. (since October 1994), MONY Life Insurance Company of the Americas,
Ltd., (since December 1994) and MONY Bank & Trust Company of the
Americas, Ltd. (since December 1994). He has also served as MONY Life
Insurance Company's Executive Vice President (from January 1991 to
February 1994) and Senior Vice President (from April 1989 to January
1991). Mr. Foti has been with MONY Life Insurance Company for 10 years.
Mr. Foti previously served on the board of directors of the Life
Insurance Marketing and Research Association, where he served as Chairman
from October 1996 through October 1997, and currently serves on the
boards of Enterprise Group of Funds, Inc., Enterprise Accumulation Trust
and The American College.
Richard Daddario is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
of the Company. He is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (since April 1994) of MONY Life Insurance Company. Mr. Daddario
is also a director of the following subsidiaries of MONY Life Insurance
Company: MONY Life Insurance Company of America (since October 1989),
MONY Brokerage, Inc. (since June 1997) and MONY Life Insurance Company of
the Americas, Ltd. (since December 1997). He has also served as MONY Life
Insurance Company's Chief Financial Officer (from January 1991 to
present) and Senior Vice President (from July 1989 to April 1994). Mr.
Daddario has been with MONY Life Insurance Company for 9 years.
Kenneth M. Levine has been a Director of the Company since September 1997
and is Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of the
Company since August 1998. He has also been a Director (since May 1994)
and Executive Vice President (since February 1990) and Chief Investment
Officer (since January 1991) of MONY Life Insurance Company. Mr. Levine
is also a director of the following subsidiaries of MONY Life Insurance
Company: MONY Life Insurance Company of America (since July 1991), MONY
Series Fund, Inc. (since December 1991), 1740 Advisers, Inc. (since
December 1989), MONY Benefits Management Corp. (formerly MONY Funding,
Inc.) (since October 1991), MONY Realty Partners, Inc. (since October
1991) and 1740 Ventures, Inc. (since October 1991). He has also served as
MONY Life Insurance Company's Senior Vice President -- Pensions (from
January 1988 to February 1990). Prior to that time, Mr. Levine held
various management positions within MONY Life Insurance Company. Mr.
Levine has been with MONY Life Insurance Company for 25 years.
Thomas J. Conklin is Senior Vice President and Secretary of the Company.
He is Senior Vice President and Secretary of MONY Life Insurance Company
(since March 1989). Mr. Conklin was Vice President and Corporate
Secretary of MONY Life Insurance Company (from January 1988 to February
1989) and prior to that time held several positions with MONY Life
Insurance Company. Mr. Conklin has been with MONY Life Insurance Company
for 13 years.
Richard E. Connors is Senior Vice President of MONY Life Insurance
Company (since February 1994). Mr. Connors is also a director of the
following subsidiaries of MONY Life Insurance Company: MONY Life
Insurance Company of America (since June 1994) and MONY Brokerage, Inc.
(since May 1994). He has also served as MONY Life Insurance Company's
Regional Vice President -- Western Region (from June 1991 to February
1994), Vice President -- Small Business Marketing (from January 1990 to
June 1991) and Vice President -- Manpower Development (from March 1988 to
January 1990). Mr. Connors has been with MONY Life Insurance Company for
10 years.
Phillip A. Eisenberg is Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary of MONY
Life Insurance Company (since April 1993). Mr. Eisenberg is also a
director of the following subsidiary of MONY Life Insurance Company: MONY
Life Insurance Company of America (since June 1997). He has also served
as MONY Life Insurance Company's Vice President -- Individual Financial
Affairs (from January 1989 to March 1993). Prior to that time, Mr.
Eisenberg held various positions within MONY Life Insurance Company. Mr.
Eisenberg has been with MONY Life Insurance Company for 34 years.
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Stephen J. Hall is Senior Vice President of MONY Life Insurance Company
(since February 1994). Mr. Hall is also a director of the following
subsidiaries of MONY Life Insurance Company: MONY Life Insurance Company
of America (since July 1991) and MONY Brokerage, Inc (since October
1991). He has also served as MONY Life Insurance Company's Vice President
& Chief Marketing Officer (from November 1990 to February 1994) and prior
to that time was manager of MONY Life Insurance Company's Boise, Idaho
insurance agency. Mr. Hall has been with MONY Life Insurance Company for
24 years.
Richard E. Mulroy, Jr. is Senior Vice President and General Counsel of
MONY Life Insurance Company (since April 1992). He has also served as
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel (from 1987 to April 1992).
Prior to that time, Mr. Mulroy served as legal counsel in the Law
Department of MONY Life Insurance Company. Mr. Mulroy has been with MONY
Life Insurance Company for 26 years.
Victor Ugolyn is Senior Vice President of MONY Life Insurance Company
(since May 1991). He is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Enterprise Capital Management, Inc. (since May 1991); Enterprise Group of
Funds, Inc. (since May 1991); Enterprise Accumulation Trust (since
September 1994); and Enterprise Fund Distributors, Inc. (since May 1991);
Chairman of MONY Securities Corporation (since May 1991); and Chairman
and President of Enterprise International Group of Funds (since October
1994). Mr. Ugolyn is also a Director of the following subsidiaries or
affiliates of MONY Life Insurance Company: Enterprise Capital Management,
Inc. (since May 1991); Enterprise Group of Funds, Inc. (since May 1991),
Enterprise Accumulation Trust (since September 1994), Enterprise Fund
Distributors, Inc. (since May 1991), MONY Securities Corporation (since
May 1991), MONY Life Insurance Company of the Americas, Ltd. (since
October 1994), MONY Bank & Trust Company of the Americas, Ltd. (since
December 1994) and Enterprise International Group of Funds (since October
1994). Mr. Ugolyn has been with MONY Life Insurance Company for 8 years.
Francis J. Waldron is Senior Vice President -- International Operations
and Development of MONY Life Insurance Company (since February 1994). He
has also served as a Regional Vice President (from January 1991 to
February 1994). Prior to that time, Mr. Waldron held several positions
with MONY Life Insurance Company. Mr. Waldron is also a director and
President of the following subsidiaries of MONY Life Insurance Company:
MONY International Holdings, Inc. (since October 1994), MONY Life
Insurance Company of the Americas, Ltd. (since December 1994), MONY Bank
& Trust Company of the Americas, Ltd. (since December 1994) and a
director of MONY International Life Insurance Co. Seguros de Vida S.A.
(since September 1995). Mr. Waldron has been with MONY Life Insurance
Company for 30 years.
Larry Cohen is Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting
Officer of Life Insurance Company. He has held that position since 1994.
Prior to that he was Vice President and Tax Director. Mr. Cohen has been
with MONY Life Insurance Company for 7 years.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company leases its headquarters building which is located at 1740
Broadway, New York, New York and consists of approximately 225,000 square feet.
The Company also leases facilities in Syracuse, New York, for use in its
insurance operations, which consist of approximately 600,000 square feet in the
aggregate. The Company also leases all 108 of its agency and subsidiary offices,
which consist of approximately 663,000 square feet in the aggregate. The Company
believes that such properties are suitable and adequate for its current and
anticipated business operations.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In late 1995 and thereafter a number of purported class actions were
commenced in various state and federal courts against the Company alleging that
the Company engaged in deceptive sales practices in connection with the sale of
whole and/or universal life insurance policies in the 1980s and 1990s. Although
the claims asserted in each case are not identical, they seek substantially the
same relief under essentially the same theories of recovery (i.e., breach of
contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, negligent supervision and
training, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and/or violation of state
insurance and/or deceptive business practice laws). Plaintiffs in these cases
(including the Goshen case discussed below) seek primarily equitable relief
(e.g., reformation, specific performance, mandatory injunctive relief
prohibiting the Company from canceling policies for failure to make required
premium payments, imposition of a constructive trust and/or creation of a claims
resolution facility to adjudicate any individual issues remaining after
resolution of all class-wide issues) as opposed to compensatory damages,
although they also seek compensatory damages in unspecified amounts. The Company
has answered the complaints in each action (except for one recently filed action
and another being voluntarily held in abeyance), has denied any wrongdoing and
has asserted numerous affirmative defenses.
On June 7, 1996, the New York State Supreme Court certified the Goshen
case, being the first of the aforementioned class actions filed, as a nationwide
class consisting of all persons or entities who have, or at the time of the
policy's termination had, an ownership interest in a whole or universal life
insurance policy issued by the Company and sold on an alleged "vanishing
premium" basis during the period January 1, 1982 to December 31, 1995. On March
27,
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1997, the Company filed a motion to dismiss or, alternatively, for summary
judgment on all counts of the complaint. All of the other putative class actions
(with one exception discussed below) have been consolidated and transferred by
the Judicial Panel on multidistrict litigation to the United States District
Court for the District of Massachusetts, or are being voluntarily held in
abeyance pending the outcome of the Goshen case. The Massachusetts District
Court in the multidistrict litigation has entered an order essentially holding
all of the federal cases in abeyance pending the outcome of the Goshen case.
On October 21, 1997, the New York State Supreme Court granted the Company's
motion for summary judgment and dismissed all claims filed in the Goshen case
against the Company on the merits. On March 18, 1999 the order by the New York
State Supreme Court was affirmed by the New York State Appellate Division, First
Department. All actions before the United States District Court for the District
of Massachusetts are still pending. In addition, on or about February 25, 1999,
a purported class action was filed against MONY Life Insurance Company of
America in Kentucky state court covering policyholders who purchased individual
universal life insurance policies from MLOA after January 1, 1988 claiming
breach of contract and violations of the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act. On
March 26, 1999 MLOA removed that action to the United States District Court for
the Eastern District of Kentucky, requested the Judicial Panel on multidistrict
litigation to transfer the action to the multidistrict litigation in the
District of Massachusetts and sought a stay of further proceedings in the
Kentucky District Court pending a determination on multidistrict transfer. The
Company intends vigorously to defend that litigation. There can be no assurance
that the present or any future litigation relating to sales practices will not
have a material adverse effect on the Company.
In addition to the foregoing, from time to time the Company is a party to
litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of its business,
none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the fourth quarter of 1998, there were no matters submitted to a
vote of security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
The MONY Group's common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange
("NYSE") under the symbol "MNY" on November 11, 1998. Prior to such date, there
was no established public trading market for the common stock. The MONY Group's
common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the trading
symbol "MNY". For a description of the use of proceeds from the Offerings see
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources".
The following table presents the high and low closing prices for the common
stock of The MONY Group on the NYSE for the period indicated and the quarterly
dividends declared per share.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIOD FROM
NOVEMBER 11, 1998
THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1998
-------------------------
<S> <C>
High........................................................ $ 32.50
Low......................................................... $ 27.56
Dividends Declared.......................................... $ 0.0
</TABLE>
As of March 24, 1999, the closing price of the MONY Group's common stock
was $23.69. There were 742,333 holders of common stock at March 24, 1999.
On February 23, 1999, the MONY Group's Board of Directors approved a
quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend was paid on March 26, 1999
to shareholders of record as of March 8, 1999. The MONY Group expects to
continue paying quarterly dividends on its common stock of $0.10 per share
throughout 1999. Dividend decisions will be based on and affected by a number of
factors, including the operating results and financial requirements of the MONY
Group and the impact of regulatory restrictions. See "Regulation" and
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources".
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ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial information
for the Company. The selected consolidated financial information for each of the
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1998 and at December 31, 1998
and 1997 has been derived from the Company's audited consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere herein. The consolidated financial information as
of December 31, 1996 and for the year ended December 31, 1995 has been derived
from audited financial statements not included elsewhere herein. The financial
information set forth below for all other periods has been derived from
unaudited consolidated financial information not included elsewhere herein
which, in the opinion of management, presents fairly such consolidated financial
information in conformity with GAAP. The selected consolidated financial
information should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", the Company's
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and the other financial
information included elsewhere herein.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
(1)(12)(13)
Revenues:
Premiums......................................... $ 621.7 $ 838.6 $ 859.8 $ 875.9 $ 890.6
Universal life and investment-type product policy
fees.......................................... 151.6 127.3 100.9 80.8 69.8
Net investment income............................ 689.1 733.0 751.6 728.8 666.9
Net realized gains (losses) on Investments(2).... 168.7 72.1 75.9 16.2 (8.8)
Group Pension Profits(3)......................... 56.8 60.0 59.5 61.7 90.4
Other income..................................... 162.6 145.4 117.3 96.2 107.6
Contribution from the Closed Block(1)............ 5.7
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Total revenues................................ 1,856.2 1,976.4 1,965.0 1,859.6 1,816.5
Total benefits and expenses................... 1,562.0 1,788.7 1,864.5 1,797.8 1,751.5
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Income before income taxes and extraordinary
item............................................. 294.2 187.7 100.5 61.8 65.0
Income tax expense(4).............................. 103.0 57.3 44.0 21.4 42.9
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Income before extraordinary item................... 191.2 130.4 56.5 40.4 22.1
Extraordinary item -- demutualization expenses,
net.............................................. 27.2 13.3 0.0 0.0 0.0
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Net income......................................... $ 164.0 $ 117.1 $ 56.5 $ 40.4 $ 22.1
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Basic Earnings Per Share(5)........................ 0.19 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
Diluted Earnings Per Share(5)...................... 0.18 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
Cash Dividends Per Common Share(6)................. xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA:(12)
Total assets(7)(8)................................. $24,956.0 $23,611.3 $22,143.5 $21,678.2 $20,326.8
Total debt......................................... 375.4 423.6 422.7 578.4 504.7
Total liabilities(9)(10)........................... 23,178.4 22,290.7 20,973.0 20,504.3 19,384.8
Shareholders' equity(11)........................... 1,777.6 1,320.6 1,170.5 1,173.9 942.0
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NOTES TO SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(1) The results of the Closed Block for the period from November 16, 1998
through December 31, 1998 are reported on one line in the Company's
consolidated statement of income. Accordingly, the individual line items on
the income statement for the year ended December 31, 1998 are not
comparable to the prior years presented.
(2) Includes writedowns for impairment and net changes in valuation allowances
on real estate, mortgage loans and investment securities aggregating $24.4
million, $76.0 million, $20.1 million, $54.3 million and $49.3 million for
the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, and 1994,
respectively.
(3) See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations -- The Group Pension Transaction" and Note 10 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4) As a mutual life insurance company, MONY Life was subject to the add-on
(surplus) tax imposed on mutual life insurance companies under Section 809
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"). Section 809 requires
(and the surplus tax results from) the disallowance of a portion of a
mutual life insurance company's policyholder dividends as a deduction from
taxable income. The income tax expense amounts include $0.0 million, $(5.8)
million, $12.8 million, $0.0 million and $23.0 million of surplus tax for
the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, and 1994,
respectively.
(5) In accordance with GAAP, per share amounts are based on results of
operations for the period from November 16, 1998 (the effective date of the
Company's reorganization) through December 31, 1998. The weighted average
number of shares used to determine basic and diluted per share amounts are
47,241,084 and 47,884,815, respectively. See Note 4 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
(6) On February 23, 1999, the MONY Group declared its first quarterly dividend
of $0.10 per share of common stock payable March 26, 1999 to shareholders
of record on March 8, 1999.
(7) Includes assets transferred in the Group Pension Transaction of $5,751.8
million, $5,714.9 million, $5,627.6 million, $5,992.8 million, and $5,660.1
million at December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- The Group Pension Transaction" and Note 10 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
(8) Includes Closed Block assets of $6,161.2 million at December 31, 1998. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and Note 3 and Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(9) Includes liabilities transferred in the Group Pension Transaction of
$5,678.5 million, $5,638.7 million, $5,544.1 million, $5,855.7 million, and
$5,608.0 million at December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, and 1994,
respectively. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations -- The Group Pension Transaction" and
Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(10) Includes Closed Block liabilities of $7,290.7 million at December 31, 1998.
See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" and Note 3 and Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(11) Shareholders' equity at December 31, 1998 includes approximately $248.7
million which represents the remaining net proceeds from MONY Group's
initial public offering after deducting cash used to pay cash to certain
eligible policyholders and cash used to fund policy credits given to
certain eligible policyholders in connection with the Demutualization. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(12) Prior to 1996, MONY, as a mutual life insurance company, prepared its
financial statements in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or
permitted by the New York Insurance Department, which accounting practices
were considered to be GAAP for mutual life insurance companies. As of
January 1, 1996, MONY adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Interpretation No. 40, Applicability of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles to Mutual Life Insurance and Other Enterprises, and Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 120, Accounting and Reporting
by Mutual Life Insurance Enterprises and by Insurance Enterprises for
Certain Long Duration Participating Policies. Interpretation No. 40 and
SFAS No. 120 require mutual life insurance companies to adopt all
applicable authoritative GAAP pronouncements in their general purpose
financial statements. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accordingly, the financial information presented in the Selected
Consolidated Financial Information for periods prior to 1996 has been
derived from financial information of MONY which has been retroactively
restated to reflect the adoption of all applicable authoritative GAAP
pronouncements. All such applicable pronouncements were adopted as of the
effective date originally specified in each such pronouncement. However, if
the effective date of a pronouncement was subsequent to the earliest
financial information presented herein, MONY applied the accounting
alternative available during such prior periods which was most consistent
with the subsequent pronouncement. The following sets forth the significant
accounting pronouncements with effective dates subsequent to the earliest
financial information presented herein, the effective dates of their
adoption by MONY and, if applicable, a description of the accounting
followed by MONY for periods presented herein prior to the effective date
of such pronouncements.
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NOTES TO SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
- SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, was
adopted on a retroactive basis for the year ended December 31, 1993 and
subsequent years. For periods prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 114,
MONY established a policy to record impairment losses for troubled loans
based on discounted cash flows. The policy was substantially consistent
with SFAS No. 114 except that impairment losses were reflected as
permanent reductions in the cost basis of such loans. There was no
material effect on MONY's financial statements as a result of the
adoption of SFAS No. 114.
- SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities, was adopted on a retroactive basis as of December 31, 1993
and subsequent years.
- SFAS No. 120, Accounting and Reporting by Mutual Life Insurance
Enterprises for Certain Long-Duration Participating Contracts, was
adopted on a retroactive basis for the year ended December 31, 1992 and
subsequent years.
- SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of, was adopted for the year ended
December 31, 1994 and subsequent years. For periods prior to the
adoption of SFAS No. 121, MONY had no material real estate that it
intended to dispose of, and writedowns on impaired real estate were
established if the undiscounted cash flows were less than the carrying
value. In such cases, the asset was written down to the discounted cash
flow amount. Accordingly, there was no material effect on MONY's
financial statements as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 121.
(13) The comparability of the Company's results of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1998 with prior years is affected by the sale of the Company's
disability income business pursuant to the DI Transaction. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations".
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ITEM 7.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion addresses the consolidated financial condition and
results of operations of the Company for the periods indicated. The discussion
of the Company's consolidated financial results of operations is based on the
results of the Closed Block for the period from November 16, 1998 through
December 31, 1998 combined on a line by line basis with the results of
operations outside the Closed Block, as further discussed below. The discussion
and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results presented below
should be read in conjunction with the "Selected Consolidated Financial
Information" and the Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes and
other financial information included elsewhere herein.
The MONY Group was incorporated on June 24, 1997, under the laws of
Delaware, as a wholly owned subsidiary of MONY. The MONY Group was formed for
the purpose of becoming the parent holding company of MONY pursuant to the Plan.
On November 16, 1998, the Plan was approved by the New York Superintendent of
Insurance and MONY converted from a mutual life insurance company to a stock
life insurance company and became a wholly owned subsidiary of the MONY Group.
In connection with the Plan, MONY established the Closed Block to fund the
guaranteed benefits and dividends of certain participating insurance policies
(see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements) and eligible policyholders
of MONY received either cash, policy credits, or shares of common stock in the
MONY Group in exchange for their membership interests in MONY. Also, on November
16, 1998, the MONY Group consummated an initial public offering (the
"Offerings") of approximately 12.9 million shares of its common stock (see
"Liquidity and Capital Resources") and MONY changed its name to MONY Life. The
shares of common stock issued in the Offerings are in addition to approximately
34.3 million shares of common stock of the MONY Group distributed to the
aforementioned eligible policyholders. The MONY Group has no other operations or
subsidiaries.
MONY's conversion to a stock life insurance company and the establishment
of the Closed Block have significantly affected the presentation of the
consolidated financial statements of the Company. The most significant affects
are as follows:
(i) the actual results of the Closed Block's operations are reflected as a
single line item in the Company's statements of income, entitled
"Contribution from the Closed Block", whereas, prior to the
establishment of the Closed Block the results of its operations were
reported in various line items in the Company's income statement,
including premiums, net investment income, net realized gains,
benefits, amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, etc.
(ii) all assets and liabilities allocated to the Closed Block are reported
separately in the Company's balance sheet under the captions "Closed
Block assets" and "Closed Block liabilities", respectively, whereas
prior to the establishment of the Closed Block such assets and
liabilities were reported in various line items in the Company's
balance sheet, including fixed maturity securities, mortgage loans on
real estate, policy loans, deferred policy acquisition costs, etc.
(iii) revenues and expenses reported in the income statement for the year
ended December 31, 1998 represent all revenues and associated
expenses earned or incurred during such period, however, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, actual
"basic" and "diluted" per share amounts are presented only for
periods subsequent to the effective date of the Plan.
The pre-tax contribution from the Closed Block for the period from November
16, 1998 through December 31, 1998 was $5.7 million. The Closed Block includes
only those revenues, benefit payments, dividends and premium taxes considered in
funding the Closed Block and excludes many costs and expenses associated with
operating the Closed Block and administering the policies included therein.
Since many expenses related to the Closed Block were excluded from the
calculation of the Closed Block contribution, the contribution from the Closed
Block does not represent the actual profitability of the business in the Closed
Block. As a result, operating costs and expenses outside the Closed Block are
disproportionate to the business outside the Closed Block.
For comparability with prior periods, the following table presents the
results of operations of the Closed Block for the period from November 16, 1998
through December 31, 1998 combined on a line by line basis with the results of
operations outside the Closed Block. In all other respects the financial
information herein is presented in accordance with GAAP unless otherwise noted.
Management's Discussion and Analysis, which follows this table, addresses the
results of operations of the Company on the aforementioned combined basis unless
otherwise noted.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Premiums.................................................... $ 721.8 $ 838.6 $ 859.8
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees...... 151.6 127.3 100.9
Net investment income....................................... 735.7 733.0 751.6
Net realized gains on investments........................... 171.1 72.1 75.9
Group Pension Profits....................................... 56.8 60.0 59.5
Other income................................................ 163.2 145.4 117.3
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Total revenues.................................... 2,000.2 1,976.4 1,965.0
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES:
Benefits to policyholders................................... 789.8 840.1 872.2
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 113.7 125.9 146.9
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs........... 131.0 181.2 158.2
Dividends to policyholders.................................. 218.2 224.3 231.4
Other operating costs and expenses.......................... 453.3 417.2 455.8
-------- -------- --------
Total benefits and expenses....................... 1,706.0 1,788.7 1,864.5
Income before income taxes and extraordinary item........... 294.2 187.7 100.5
Income tax expense.......................................... 103.0 57.3 44.0
-------- -------- --------
Income before extraordinary item............................ 191.2 130.4 56.5
Extraordinary item -- demutualization expenses, net......... 27.2 13.3 0.0
-------- -------- --------
Net income.................................................. 164.0 117.1 56.5
Other comprehensive income (loss), net...................... 34.3 33.0 (59.9)
-------- -------- --------
Comprehensive income........................................ $ 198.3 $ 150.1 $ (3.4)
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FACTORS AFFECTING PROFITABILITY
The Company derives its revenues principally from: (i) premiums on
participating individual life insurance, (ii) insurance, administrative and
surrender charges on universal life and annuity products, (iii) asset management
fees from separate account and mutual fund products, (iv) net investment income
on general account assets, (v) the Group Pension Profits, See "-- The Group
Pension Transaction" and (vi) commissions from securities and insurance
brokerage operations. The Company's expenses consist of insurance benefits
provided to policyholders, interest credited on policyholders' account balances,
dividends to policyholders, the cost of selling and servicing the various
products sold by the Company, including commissions to sales representatives
(net of any deferrals), and general business expenses.
The Company's profitability depends in large part upon (i) the amount of
its assets, (ii) the adequacy of its product pricing (which is primarily a
function of competitive conditions, management's ability to assess and manage
trends in mortality and morbidity experience as compared to the level of benefit
payments, and its ability to maintain expenses within pricing assumptions),
(iii) the maintenance of the Company's target spreads between credited rates on
policyholders' account balances and the rate of earnings on its investments,
(iv) the persistency of its policies (which affects the ability of the Company
to recover the costs incurred to sell a policy) and (v) its ability to manage
the market and credit risks associated with its invested assets. External
factors, such as legislation and regulation of the insurance marketplace and
products, may also affect the Company's profitability.
Year Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1997
Premium revenue was $721.8 million for 1998, a decrease of $116.8 million,
or 13.9%, from $838.6 million reported for 1997. Approximately $74.4 million of
the decrease resulted from lower premiums due to the transfer of the Company's
disability income insurance business in December of 1997 pursuant to the DI
Transaction, as hereafter defined. See "DI Transaction". The balance of the
decrease resulted primarily from lower new and renewal premiums of approximately
$6.1 million and $26.1 million, respectively, as well as lower single premiums
of approximately $8.1 million due to a reduction in the Company's dividend
scales (substantially all single premiums result from policyholders electing to
buy additional insurance coverage with dividends received on existing policies).
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Universal life and investment-type product policy fees were $151.6 million
for 1998, an increase of $24.3 million, or 19.1%, from $127.3 million reported
for 1997. This increase was primarily the result of higher fees relating to the
Company's flexible premium deferred annuity ("FPVA") business and variable
universal life ("VUL") business of $13.4 million and $9.8 million, respectively.
The Company reported total fees from its FPVA business of $63.4 million in 1998,
as compared to $50.0 million in 1997. The Company reported total fees from its
VUL business of $27.5 million in 1998, as compared to $17.7 million in 1997. The
increase in the FPVA fees is primarily a result of an increase in the account
value of such products during the year of approximately $460.0 million. The
increase in account value resulted from new sales and other deposits of $611.7
million, market appreciation of approximately $298.9 million, offset by
approximately $450.6 million in withdrawals and surrenders. The average FPVA
account value during 1998 was approximately $4.5 billion, as compared to $3.7
billion in 1997. The increase in VUL fees is primarily due to higher cost of
insurance charges of approximately $5.5 million, consistent with the in force
growth of such business.
Net investment income was $735.7 million for 1998, an increase of $2.7
million, or 0.4%, from $733.0 million reported for 1997. Lower interest rates in
1998 resulted in lower investment income of approximately $22.0 million, while
an increase in the Company's average total invested assets during 1998 of
approximately $179.9 million, as compared to 1997, and changes in the mix of
invested assets from lower yielding real estate to higher yielding fixed
maturity securities resulted in an offsetting increase in investment income of
approximately $24.7 million. The effect of investing new money of approximately
$2.4 billion (including the proceeds from prepayments, sales and maturities of
its invested assets, as well as net cash flow from operating activities),
reduced the total yield on invested assets by approximately 10 basis points in
1998 compared to 1997. Average total invested assets in 1998 increased, as
compared to 1997; primarily as a result of proceeds received in the Offerings
and positive cash flow from operations and investing activities. During 1998,
the Company's average investment in fixed maturity securities (before unrealized
gains or losses) increased by approximately $539.8 million, while its average
investment in mortgage loans and real estate decreased by approximately $81.1
million and $435.5 million, respectively. At December 31, 1998, fixed maturity
securities, mortgage loans and real estate represented approximately 61.0%,
12.9% and 5.7%, respectively, of total invested assets, as compared to 56.9%,
13.7% and 10.6%, respectively, at December 31, 1997. The annualized yield on the
Company's invested assets before and after realized gains/(losses) on
investments was 7.0% and 8.6%, respectively, for the year ended December 31,
1998, as compared to 7.1% and 7.8%, respectively, for 1997. See "Investments".
Net realized gains on investments were $171.1 million for 1998, an increase
of $99.0 million, or 137.3%, from $72.1 million reported for 1997. The increase
is primarily due to higher gains on sales of real estate and real estate
partnership equities, lower provisions for valuation allowances on real estate
to be disposed of, lower impairment writedowns on real estate held for
investment, and higher gains on prepayments and sales of fixed maturities,
partially offset with lower gains from sales of equity securities, higher other
than temporary impairment losses on fixed maturities, and an increase in the
provision for mortgage loan valuation allowances. Realized gains on sales of
real estate and real estate partnership equities totaled $157.4 million for
1998, as compared to $88.1 million for 1997. See "Real Estate Sales". Provisions
for valuation allowances on real estate to be disposed of and impairment
writedowns on real estate held for investment aggregated $11.7 million in 1998,
as compared to $64.2 million in 1997. Net realized gains from prepayments and
sales of fixed maturities were $23.6 million in 1998, as compared to $13.3
million in 1997. Realized gains on sales of equity securities were $7.5 million
in 1998, as compared to $39.9 million in gains in 1997. Other than temporary
impairment losses on fixed maturities were $15.1 million in 1998, as compared to
$6.1 million in 1997. Provisions for mortgage loan valuation allowances were
$0.6 million in 1998, as compared to recoveries of $4.7 million in 1997.
Group Pension Profits (see "The Group Pension Transaction" and Note 10 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements) were $56.8 million for 1998, a decrease
of $3.2 million, or 5.3%, from $60.0 million reported for 1997. Group Pension
Profits in 1998 consisted of $49.8 million of Group Pension Payments and $7.0
million relating to adjustments required to reflect the earnings from such
payments in accordance with GAAP. Such adjustments primarily relate to changes
in the valuation allowances established to recognize impairment of assets
supporting the business transferred in the Group Pension Transaction. In 1997,
Group Pension Profits consisted of $55.7 million of Group Pension Payments and a
$4.3 million reduction in the valuation allowances established to recognize
impairment of assets supporting the business transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction. Group Pension Payments in 1998 decreased from that recorded in 1997
primarily because of the continuing run-off of the Existing Deposits. The
decrease in valuation allowances in 1998 resulted primarily from the decrease in
mortgage loan assets supporting the transferred business due to prepayments of
such loans.
Other income (which consists primarily of fees earned by the Company's
mutual fund management, broker-dealer, and insurance brokerage operations, as
well as revenues from interest on deposits held under financial reinsurance
arrangements, certain other asset management fees, and other miscellaneous
revenues) was $163.2 million for 1998, an increase of $17.8 million, or 12.2%,
from $145.4 million reported for 1997. The increase was primarily the result of
higher commissions earned in 1998 by the Company's broker-dealer operations of
$11.1 million, higher fees earned in 1998 by the Company's mutual fund
management operations of $19.5 million, offset by a gain of $19.4 million
recognized in 1997 relating to certain assets which had appreciated in value and
were transferred to partially fund the cost of the indemnity reinsurance
purchased in connection with the DI Transaction as hereafter defined. See "DI
Transaction". During 1998, the Company's broker-dealer operations reported
commission earnings of $43.5 million, as compared to $32.4 million reported in
1997. Also, during 1998, the Company's mutual fund management operations
reported $61.8 million in fees
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from advisory, underwriting and distribution services, as compared to $42.3
million reported in 1997, as assets under management increased to approximately
$6.9 billion from $5.4 billion at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Benefits to policyholders were $789.8 million for 1998, a decrease of $50.3
million, or 6.0%, from $840.1 million reported for 1997. The decrease primarily
resulted from the transfer of the Company's disability income insurance business
pursuant to the DI Transaction in 1997, as hereafter defined (See "DI
Transaction"), and a decrease in reserves and surrenders on traditional business
in 1998, offset by higher death benefits claims in 1998. Benefits to
policyholders recorded in 1998 relating to the business transferred pursuant to
the DI Transaction decreased by $47.7 million to $0.9 million, as compared to
$48.6 million recorded in 1997. The change in reserves on traditional business
in 1998 decreased $21.2 million to $168.1 million, as compared to $189.3 million
reported in 1997. Surrenders on traditional business in 1998 decreased $5.0
million to $322.4 million, as compared to $327.4 million in 1997 and, death
benefits in 1998 increased $28.9 million to $230.5 million, as compared to
$201.6 million in 1997.
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances was $113.7 million for
1998, a decrease of $12.2 million, or 9.7%, from $125.9 million reported for
1997. The decrease primarily resulted from lower interest crediting across
substantially all product lines reflecting current market conditions and the
continuing decrease in the Company's single premium deferred annuity business.
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC") was $131.0
million for 1998, a decrease of $50.2 million, or 27.7%, from $181.2 million
reported for 1997. The decrease primarily resulted from: (i) a non-recurring
charge of $33.6 million recorded in 1997 relating to the transfer of the
Company's disability income insurance business pursuant to the DI Transaction,
as hereafter defined (See "DI Transaction"), (ii) lower amortization of
approximately $5.1 million resulting from a revision during 1997 of mortality
assumptions on the Company universal life business, (iii) lower amortization of
approximately $6.7 million resulting from higher death claims in 1998 as
compared to 1997, and (iv) lower amortization of approximately $2.9 million
relating to the Company's single premium deferred annuity business as a result
of lower profit margins caused by declining fund balances and a narrowing of
interest spreads.
Dividends to policyholders were $218.2 million for 1998, a decrease of $6.1
million, or 2.7%, from $224.3 million reported for 1997. The decrease primarily
resulted from a reduction in the interest component of the dividend scales on
all policies during 1997 by amounts ranging from 15 to 50 basis points, which
was partially offset by an increase in life insurance reserves.
Other operating costs and expenses were $453.3 million for 1998, an
increase of $36.1 million, or 8.7%, from $417.2 million reported for 1997. The
increase primarily consisted of (i) $7.4 million of higher costs associated with
addressing the Year 2000 issue, (ii) $17.0 million of higher cost associated
with restructuring the Company's career agency sales force and other strategic
initiatives, (iii) $15.7 million of higher sub-advisory fees and other expenses
incurred by the Company's mutual fund management operations, (iv) $13.9 million
of higher commissions and other expenses incurred by the Company's broker-dealer
operations, and (v) $9.5 million of higher interest expense primarily relating
to the MONY Notes issued on December 30, 1997, offset by (vi) approximately $6.4
million relating to a reduction in the fair value of the Company's liability
under its non-qualified pension plan, (vii) $3.7 million, $4.0 million and $2.7
million of non-recurring costs incurred in 1997 relating to the issuance of the
MONY Notes, the cancellation of an information technology service agreement, and
severance charges relating to the DI Transaction, respectively, and (viii) other
miscellaneous items.
The Company's provision for federal income taxes in 1998, including the tax
effect of demutualization expenses, of $103.0 million included no surplus tax,
compared to a surplus tax benefit of $5.8 million in 1997. The Company's
effective tax rate before the surplus tax and extraordinary item was 35.0% in
1998, as compared to approximately 33.6% in 1997.
Prior to its reorganization pursuant to the Plan, MONY Life was subject to
the surplus tax (add-on tax) imposed on mutual life insurance companies under
Section 809 of the Code. Section 809 requires (and the surplus tax results from)
the disallowance of a portion of a mutual life insurance company's policyholder
dividends as a deduction from taxable income. As a stock company, the MONY Life
is no longer subject to the surplus tax.
EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE FOR DEMUTUALIZATION
The $27.2 million and $13.3 million reflected as after-tax demutualization
expenses on the Company's consolidated statements of income for the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, were direct nonrecurring costs
specifically related to the demutualization. Costs incurred include primarily
the fees of financial, legal, actuarial and accounting advisors to the Company
and to the New York Insurance Department, as well as printing and postage for
communication with policyholders.
Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1996
Premium revenue was $838.6 million for 1997, a decrease of $21.2 million,
or 2.5%, from $859.8 million reported for 1996. The decrease was primarily the
result of lower new and renewal premiums of $4.3 million and $23.5 million,
respectively, offset by higher sales of single premium individual life insurance
of approximately $6.6 million. Management believes that the decrease was
consistent with trends in the industry, particularly the continuing shift by
consumers from
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traditional protection products to asset accumulation and retirement income
products. Management also believes that the decrease was reflective of the then
current interest rate environment wherein declining long-term rates have caused
traditional protection products to be comparatively less competitive with
variable products.
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees were $127.3 million
for 1997, an increase of $26.4 million, or 26.2%, from $100.9 million reported
for 1996. This increase was primarily the result of higher fees relating to the
Company's FPVA and VUL business of $14.8 million and $8.9 million, respectively,
as a result of an increase in the aggregate account values of such products. For
the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company reported total fees from its FPVA
and VUL business of $50.0 million and $17.8 million, respectively, as compared
to $35.2 million and $8.9 million reported for the year ended December 31, 1996.
FPVA account value increased $1,167.5 million during 1997 to $4,314.1 million as
compared to $3,146.6 million in 1996. The increase in account value in 1997
resulted from new sales and other deposits of $712.7 million and market
appreciation of $738.9 million, offset by approximately $284.1 million in
withdrawals and surrenders. VUL account value increased $65.1 million during
1997 to $106.4 million as compared to $41.3 million in 1996. The increase in
account value in 1997 resulted from new sales and other deposits of $68.3
million and market appreciation of $14.2 million, offset by approximately $17.4
million in withdrawals and surrenders.
Net investment income was $733.0 million for 1997, a decrease of $18.6
million, or 2.5%, from $751.6 million reported for 1996. Lower interest rates in
1997 resulted in lower investment income of approximately $10.4 million, while a
decrease in the Company's average total invested assets during 1997 of
approximately $107.9 million, as compared to 1996, resulted in a further
decrease in investment income of approximately $7.8 million. The effect of
investing new money of approximately $2.0 billion (including the proceeds from
prepayments, sales and maturities of its invested assets, as well as net cash
flow from operating activities), in conjunction with a change in the mix of
invested assets, reduced the total yield on invested assets by approximately 10
basis points in 1997. Average total invested assets in 1997 decreased, as
compared to 1996, primarily as a result of the retirement of the Company's
Eurobond debt issuances at their scheduled maturity dates (see Note 16 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements). During 1997, the Company's average
investment in fixed maturity securities (before unrealized gains or losses)
increased by approximately $459.3 million, while its average investment in
mortgage loans and real estate decreased by approximately $170.5 million and
$390.1 million, respectively. At December 31, 1997, fixed maturity securities,
mortgage loans and real estate represented approximately 56.9%, 13.6% and 10.7%
of total invested assets, as compared to 52.2%, 15.1 % and 14.4% at December 31,
1996. The yield on the Company's invested assets before and after realized gains
(losses) on investments was 7.1% and 7.8%, respectively, for 1997, as compared
to 7.2% and 7.9%, respectively, for 1996. See "Investments".
Net realized gains on investments were $72.1 million for 1997, a decrease
of $3.8 million, or 5.0%, from $75.9 million reported for 1996. The decrease was
due to higher provisions for losses and lower gains on sales of certain
partnership interests offset by higher gains on sales of real estate and common
stock. Provisions for valuation allowances on real estate to be disposed of
aggregated $63.8 million for 1997, as compared to $16.8 million in 1996,
primarily as a result of additional properties put up for sale in 1997 that had
carrying values in excess of their fair values less costs to sell; realized
gains on sales of real estate were $87.6 million in 1997, as compared to $42.8
million in 1996; realized gains on sales of common stock were $39.7 million in
1997, as compared to $31.4 million in 1996; and gains on sales of certain
partnership interests totaled $1.3 million in 1997, as compared to $10.5 million
in 1996.
Group Pension Profits (see "The Group Pension Transaction" and Note 10 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements) were $60.0 million for 1997, an increase
of $0.5 million, or approximately 0.8%, as compared to $59.5 million reported in
1996. Group Pension Profits in 1997 consisted of $55.7 million of Group Pension
Payments and $4.3 million relating to adjustments required to reflect the
earnings from such payments in accordance with GAAP. Such adjustments primarily
relate to changes in the valuation allowances established to recognize
impairment of assets supporting the business transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction. In 1996, Group Pension Profits consisted of $66.7 million of Group
Pension Payments offset by $7.2 million relating to an increase in the
aforementioned valuation allowances. Group Pension Payments in 1997 decreased
from that recorded in 1996 primarily because of the continuing run-off of the
Existing Deposits. The decrease in valuation allowances in 1997 resulted
primarily from the decrease in mortgage loan assets supporting the transferred
business due to prepayments of such loans.
Other income was $145.4 million for 1997, an increase of $28.1 million, or
24.0%, as compared to $117.3 million reported in 1996. The increase was
primarily the result of higher commissions earned by the Company's broker-dealer
operations of $3.5 million, higher fees earned by the Company's mutual fund
management operations of $17.2 million and a gain of $19.4 million relating to
certain assets which had appreciated in value and were transferred to partially
fund the cost of the indemnity reinsurance purchased in connection with the DI
Transaction in 1997 (see "The DI Transaction"). These assets had previously been
held on deposit by a third party reinsurance company under a financial
reinsurance arrangement which was replaced with the aforementioned indemnity
reinsurance. Offsetting such increases was miscellaneous non-recurring income of
approximately $8.1 million recorded in Other Income in 1996 and lower earnings
of approximately $2.7 million relating to an aviation reinsurance pool in which
the Company participates. During 1997, the Company's broker-dealer operations
reported commission earnings of $32.2 million, as compared to $28.7 million
reported in 1996. Also, during 1997, the Company's mutual fund management
operations reported $42.3 million in fees from advisory, underwriting and
distribution services, as compared to $25.1 million reported in 1996, as assets
under management increased to approximately $5.4 billion from $3.5 billion at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
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Benefits to policyholders were $840.1 million for 1997, a decrease of $32.1
million, or 3.7%, from $872.2 million reported for 1996. The decrease primarily
resulted from favorable mortality in almost all product lines and the DI
Transaction (see the "DI Transaction"). Favorable mortality contributed
approximately $15.6 million of the decrease, while the DI Transaction caused a
decrease in benefits of approximately $21.6 million. The decrease in benefits
caused by the DI Transaction resulted from the difference between the amount of
reserves ceded (which approximated $367.5 million) and the cost of such
reinsurance (which approximated $345.9 million). However, after the writeoff of
associated deferred policy acquisition costs of approximately $30.7 million, the
DI Transaction resulted in a pre-tax loss of approximately $9.1 million.
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances was $125.9 million for
1997, a decrease of $21.0 million, or 14.3%, from $146.9 million reported for
1996. The decrease was comprised of lower interest crediting of $9.5 million and
$11.9 million on the Company's SPDAs and retained group pension business, offset
by $4.9 million of higher interest crediting on universal life business. The
year to year change in interest credited primarily resulted from the change in
average account balances for the aforementioned products. The average account
balances for such products were $636.5 million, $220.4 million and $496.6
million for 1997, respectively, and $788.0 million, $292.7 million and $470.3
million for 1996, respectively.
Amortization of DAC was $181.2 million for 1997, an increase of $23.0
million, or 14.5%, from $158.2 million reported for 1996. The increase was
primarily the result of: (i) charging off approximately $30.7 million of
deferred policy acquisition costs relating to the DI Transaction (see the "DI
Transaction"), (ii) higher amortization of approximately $11.6 million relating
to the Company's FPVA product line and (iii) a decrease in amortization of
approximately $21.5 million relating to the Company's traditional life business
which resulted from revised projections of the present value of the ultimate
profits expected from such business to reflect actual results to date. The
increase in amortization relating to FPVAs resulted from higher profits due to
an increase in account value of approximately $1,167.5 million during 1997 to
$4,314.1 million, as compared to $3,146.6 million in 1996. The increase in
account value in 1997 resulted from new sales and other deposits of $712.7
million and market appreciation of $738.9 million, offset by approximately
$284.1 million in withdrawals and surrenders.
Other operating costs and expenses were $417.2 million for 1997, a decrease
of $38.6 million, or 8.5%, from $455.8 million reported for 1996. The decrease
consists primarily of: (i) lower interest expense in 1997, as compared to 1996,
of approximately $16.2 million as a result of the maturity of the Company's
Eurobond debt (see Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), (ii) lower
costs incurred of approximately $27.6 million in 1997, as compared to 1996, in
connection with settlements of, and reserves for, various legal disputes,
including lawsuits against the Company alleging market conduct improprieties
(see Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), (iii) nonrecurring
charges in 1996 of approximately $14.0 million relating to special termination
benefits granted to certain employees under an early retirement program offered
by the Company in April 1996 (see Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements), (iv) costs incurred of approximately $2.7 million for severance
benefits granted to certain employees in connection with the DI Transaction and
(v) higher commissions and sub-advisor fees of approximately $7.0 million and
higher operating expenses of approximately $8.5 million incurred by the
Company's broker-dealer and mutual fund management operations.
Dividends to policyholders of $224.3 million in 1997 decreased $7.1
million, or 3.1%, from $231.4 million reported in 1996. The decrease primarily
resulted from a reduction in the interest component of the dividend scales on
all policies during 1997 by amounts ranging from 15 to 50 basis points, which
was partially offset by an increase in life insurance reserves.
The Company's provision for federal income taxes in 1997, including the tax
effect of demutualization expenses, of $53.8 million included a benefit relating
to the surplus tax of $5.8 million, compared to surplus tax expense incurred of
$12.8 million in 1996. The Company's effective tax rate before the surplus tax
and extraordinary item was 33.6% in 1997, as compared to approximately 31% in
1996.
DI TRANSACTION
Effective December 31, 1997, the Company ceased writing new disability
insurance business and transferred all of its existing in force disability
income insurance business to a third party reinsurer, Centre Life Reinsurance,
Ltd. ("Centre Re"), under an indemnity reinsurance contract (the "DI
Transaction"). MONY Life Insurance Company remains contingently liable for all
benefits payable with respect to such business if Centre Re fails to meet its
obligations under the reinsurance agreement. As a result of this transaction,
the Company recorded a pre-tax loss for the year ended December 31, 1997 of
approximately $9.1 million which represented the excess of the amount paid for
the indemnity reinsurance and deferred acquisition costs relating to such
business (which were reflected on the Company's books at the date of the
transaction) over the carrying value of the liabilities transferred. In
addition, the indemnity reinsurance purchased pursuant to the DI Transaction
replaced a previously existing reinsurance contract, which had been accounted
for as a financing rather than reinsurance. The assets held on deposit under the
replaced contract, which had a fair value in excess of the carrying value of the
deposit on MONY's books at the date of the transaction, were used to partially
fund the cost of the aforementioned indemnity agreement. As a result thereof,
the Company recorded a gain of $19.4 million in 1997, which is separate from the
DI Transaction and reported in "Other Income". The impact on the Company's
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historical consolidated operating results for the years ended December 31, 1997
and 1996 from the Company's disability income insurance business was not
material.
THE GROUP PENSION TRANSACTION
On December 31, 1993 (the "Group Pension Transaction Date"), the Company
entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") with AEGON USA, Inc. ("AEGON") under
which the Company transferred a substantial portion of its group pension
business (hereafter referred to as the "Group Pension Transaction"), to AEGON's
wholly-owned subsidiary, AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc. ("AUSA"). The
transferred group pension business consisted of approximately $6.4 billion in
group pension assets and liabilities, which was comprised of approximately $2.8
billion of general account assets and liabilities, and $3.6 billion of separate
account assets and liabilities. The transfer was initially structured in the
form of indemnity reinsurance, however, the Agreement contemplated that the
transfer would be restructured in the form of assumption reinsurance as soon as
practicable following the consent of contractholders to assumption of their
contracts. Substantially all of the contractholders consented to the assumption
of their contracts by AUSA.
In addition, pursuant to the Agreement, the Company agreed to make a $200
million capital investment in AEGON by purchasing $150 million face amount of
Series A Notes and $50 million face amount of Series B Notes (hereinafter
referred to as the "AEGON Notes"). The Series A Notes pay interest at 6.44
percent per annum and the Series B Notes pay interest at 6.24 percent per annum.
Both the Series A Notes and the Series B Notes mature on December 31, 2002.
MONY's investment in the Series A Notes was intended to provide AEGON with the
funding necessary to capitalize AUSA.
In accordance with GAAP, the transaction did not constitute a sale because
the Company retained substantially all the risks and rewards associated with the
transferred business. As a result, the Company continues to reflect the
transferred assets and liabilities on its balance sheet under separate captions
entitled "Assets transferred in Group Pension Transaction" and "Liabilities
transferred in Group Pension Transaction". In addition, the Company reports in
its GAAP earnings the profits from such transferred business under the caption
entitled, Group Pension Profits (as described below). See Note 10 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company receives from AUSA (i) payments on
an annual basis through December 31, 2002 (the "Group Pension Payments") equal
to all of the earnings, as defined in the Agreement, from the existing deposits
on contracts in force and transferred to AUSA on the Group Pension Transaction
Date (the "Existing Deposits"), (ii) a final payment (the "Final Value Payment")
at December 31, 2002 based on the remaining fair value of the Existing Deposits
and (iii) a contingent payment (the "New Business Growth Payment") at December
31, 2002 based on new business growth subsequent to the Group Pension
Transaction Date. However, the level of new business growth necessary for MONY
to receive the New Business Growth Payment make it unlikely that MONY will ever
receive any such payment.
With respect to the Group Pension Payments, the annual results from the
Existing Deposits are measured on a basis in accordance with the Agreement (such
basis hereafter referred to as the "Earnings Formula"), which is substantially
the same as GAAP, except that: (i) asset impairments on fixed maturity
securities are only recognized when such securities are designated with an NAIC
rating of "6" and (ii) no impairment losses are recognized on mortgage loans
until such loans are disposed of or at the time, and in the calculation, of the
Final Value Payment.
Earnings which emerge from the Existing Deposits pursuant to the
application of the Earnings Formula are recorded in the Company's financial
statements only after adjustments (primarily to recognize asset impairments in
accordance with SFAS Nos. 114 and 115) to reflect such earnings on a basis in
accordance with GAAP (such earnings hereafter referred to as the "Group Pension
Profits"). Losses which arise from the application of the Earnings Formula for
any annual period will be reflected in the Company's results of operations
(after adjustments to reflect such losses in accordance with GAAP) only up to
the amount for which the Company is at risk (as described below), which at any
time is equal to the then outstanding principal amount of the Series A Notes.
Operating losses reported in any annual period pursuant to the earnings
Formula are carried forward to reduce any earnings in subsequent years reported
pursuant to the Earnings Formula. Any resultant deficit remaining at December
31, 2002 will be deducted from the Final Value Payment and New Business Growth
Payment, if any, due to the Company. If a deficit still remains, it will be
applied as an offset against the principal payment due to the Company upon
maturity of the Series A Notes. The Series A Notes have been allocated to the
Closed Block. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Management expects that Group Pension Profits will decline in future
periods consistent with the continuing run-off of the underlying business until
they terminate as of December 31, 2002.
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The following sets forth certain summarized financial information relating
to the Group Pension Transaction as of and for the periods indicated, including
information regarding: (i) the general account assets transferred to support the
Existing Deposits in the Group Pension Transaction, (ii) the transferred
separate account assets and liabilities and (iii) the components of revenue and
expense comprising the Group Pension Profits:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
General Account
Fixed Maturities:
Available for sale at estimated fair value (amortized
cost $1,564.6 and $1,585.4, respectively)............. $1,620.2 $1,645.0
Mortgage loans on real estate.......................... 214.8 347.9
Real estate held for investment........................ 37.9 50.4
Cash and cash equivalents.............................. 21.7 24.5
Accrued investment income.............................. 27.6 33.1
-------- --------
Total general account assets...................... 1,922.2 2,100.9
Separate account assets................................... 3,829.6 3,614.0
-------- --------
Total assets...................................... $5,751.8 $5,714.9
======== ========
LIABILITIES:
General Account(1)
Policyholders' account balances........................ $1,824.9 $1,991.0
Other liabilities...................................... 24.0 33.7
-------- --------
Total general account liabilities................. 1,848.9 2,024.7
Separate account liabilities(2)........................... 3,829.6 3,614.0
-------- --------
Total liabilities................................. $5,678.5 $5,638.7
======== ========
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(1) Includes general account liabilities transferred in connection with the
Group Pension Transaction pursuant to indemnity reinsurance of $121.7
million and $142.8 million as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
(2) Includes separate account liabilities transferred in connection with the
Group Pension Transaction pursuant to indemnity reinsurance of $33.3 million
and $31.1 million as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Product policy fees......................................... $ 23.3 $ 23.7 $ 24.7
Net investment income....................................... 154.7 169.3 192.4
Net realized gains (losses) on investments.................. 7.2 7.1 (7.4)
------ ------ ------
Total revenues.................................... 185.2 200.1 209.7
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES:
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 108.7 117.3 125.9
Other operating costs and expenses.......................... 19.7 22.8 24.3
------ ------ ------
Total benefits and expenses....................... 128.4 140.1 150.2
------ ------ ------
Group Pension Profits............................. $ 56.8 $ 60.0 $ 59.5
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
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TOTAL FIXED MATURITIES BY CREDIT QUALITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF AS OF
DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997
RATING AGENCY ----------------- -----------------
NAIC EQUIVALENT CARRYING % OF CARRYING % OF
RATING DESIGNATION VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL
------ ---------------------- -------- ----- -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1......................................... Aaa/Aa/A $1,082.9 66.8% $ 998.9 60.7%
2......................................... Baa 475.2 29.3 510.9 31.1
3......................................... Ba 48.4 3.0 74.0 4.5
4......................................... B 0.0 0.0 18.4 1.1
5......................................... Caa and lower 13.7 0.9 42.8 2.6
6......................................... In or near default 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
-------- ----- -------- -----
Total Fixed Maturities.............................................. $1,620.2 100.0% $1,645.0 100.0%
======== ===== ======== =====
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ANALYSIS OF MORTGAGE LOAN CREDIT QUALITY(1)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Total commercial mortgages.................................. $214.8 $347.9 $527.9
====== ====== ======
Problem commercial mortgages(2)............................. $ 4.4 $ 8.1 $ 19.3
Potential problem commercial mortgages...................... 0.0 0.0 9.4
Restructured commercial mortgages........................... 59.7 88.5 107.2
------ ------ ------
Total problem, potential problem and restructured commercial
mortgages................................................. $ 64.1 $ 96.6 $135.9
====== ====== ======
Total problem, potential problem and restructured commercial
mortgages as a percent of total commercial mortgages...... 29.9% 27.8% 25.7%
====== ====== ======
Valuation allowances:
Problem loans............................................. $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 1.9
Potential problem loans................................... 0.0 0.0 0.7
Restructured loans........................................ 11.4 5.8 7.2
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Total valuation allowances(3)............................... $ 11.4 $ 5.8 $ 9.8
====== ====== ======
Total valuation allowances as a percent of problem,
potential problem and restructured commercial mortgages at
carrying value before valuation allowances................ 15.1% 5.7% 6.7%
====== ====== ======
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(1) See "Investments" for definitions of problem, potential problem, and
restructured mortgages.
(2) Problem commercial mortgages included delinquent mortgage loans of $4.4
million, $0.0 million, and $0.0 million at December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, and mortgage loans in foreclosure of $0.0 million, $8.1
million, and $19.3 million at such dates, respectively.
(3) Does not include a non-asset specific estimate of expected losses on all
other mortgages based on historical loss experience for such investments of
$4.6 million, $7.8 million and $12.5 million as of December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996 respectively.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
For management and reporting purposes, the Company's business is organized
in two principal operating segments, the "Protection Products" segment and the
"Accumulation Products" segment. Substantially all of the Company's other
business activities are combined and reported in the "Other Products" segment.
In its Protection Products segment, the Company offers a wide range of
individual life insurance products, including whole life, term life, universal
life, variable universal life, last survivor life, group life and group
universal life. Also included in the Protection Products segment are the: (i)
assets and liabilities transferred pursuant to the Group Pension Transaction, as
well as the Group Pension Profits, (ii) the Closed Block assets and liabilities,
as well as the Contribution from the Closed Block, and (iii) the Company's
disability income insurance business which was transferred in the DI
Transaction. In its Accumulation Products segment, the Company offers fixed
annuities, single premium deferred annuities, flexible premium deferred
annuities, immediate annuities, flexible payment variable annuities and
proprietary retail mutual funds. The Company's Other Products segment primarily
consists of a securities broker-dealer operation, an insurance brokerage
operation and the Run-Off Businesses. In addition to selling the Company's
proprietary investment products, the securities broker-dealer operation
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provides customers of the Company's protection and accumulation products access
to other non-proprietary investment products (including stocks, bonds, limited
partnership interests, tax-exempt unit investment trusts and other investment
securities). The insurance brokerage operation provides the Company's career
agency sales force with access to life, annuity, small group health and
specialty insurance products written by other carriers to meet the insurance and
investment needs of its customers. The Run-Off Businesses primarily consist of
group life and health insurance as well as the group pension business that was
not included in the Group Pension Transaction. For a reconciliation of the
amounts reported in the segments with the amounts reported in the consolidated
financial statements, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The following table presents certain summary financial data for the Company
by operating segment as of the dates and for the periods indicated.
SEGMENT DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF OR FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
TOTAL REVENUES:(1)
Protection Products(2).................................... $ 1,573.4 $ 1,598.7 $ 1,593.8
Accumulation Products..................................... 275.8 239.4 217.0
Other Products............................................ 143.1 131.1 145.9
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$ 1,992.3 $ 1,969.2 $ 1,956.7
========= ========= =========
TOTAL BENEFITS AND EXPENSES:(1)
Protection Products....................................... $ 1,379.7 $ 1,469.7 $ 1,492.6
Accumulation Products..................................... 195.3 195.3 181.1
Other Products............................................ 123.1 112.8 137.8
--------- --------- ---------
$ 1,698.1 $ 1,777.8 $ 1,811.5
========= ========= =========
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES:(1)
Protection Products(2).................................... $ 193.7 $ 129.0 $ 101.2
Accumulation Products..................................... 80.5 44.1 35.9
Other Products............................................ 20.0 18.3 8.1
--------- --------- ---------
$ 294.2 $ 191.4 $ 145.2
========= ========= =========
ASSETS:(1)
Protection Products(3)(8)................................. $16,578.7 $15,776.5 $15,158.5
Accumulation Products..................................... 6,171.3 5,757.9 4,747.2
Other Products............................................ 1,256.2 1,234.2 1,417.1
--------- --------- ---------
$24,006.2 $22,768.6 $21,322.8
========= ========= =========
POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES:(1)(4)
Protection Products(5)(9)................................. $10,267.0 $10,105.7 $ 9,996.2
Accumulation Products..................................... 1,318.6 1,416.1 1,601.7
Other Products............................................ 455.6 513.4 542.4
--------- --------- ---------
$12,041.2 $12,035.2 $12,140.3
========= ========= =========
SEPARATE ACCOUNT LIABILITIES:(1)(6)
Protection Products(7).................................... $ 4,056.8 $ 3,720.1 $ 3,393.0
Accumulation Products..................................... 4,452.6 4,002.6 2,851.4
Other Products............................................ 621.9 547.7 625.6
--------- --------- ---------
$ 9,131.3 $ 8,270.4 $ 6,870.0
========= ========= =========
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(1) Excluded from the Company's operating segments are revenues, benefits and
expenses, assets and liabilities relating to contracts issued by the Company
with respect to its employee benefit plans, as well as any nonrecurring or
unusual items. Such amounts constitute reconciling items in accordance with
SFAS No. 131. Accordingly, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated
Financial
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Statements for a reconciliation of amounts reported for the Company's
operating segments to such amounts reported in the Company's consolidated
financial statements.
(2) Includes Group Pension Profits of $56.8 million, $60.0 million and $59.5
million for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
See "-- The Group Pension Transaction".
(3) Includes assets transferred in the Group Pension Transaction of $5,751.8
million, $5,714.9 million and $5,627.6 million as of December 31, 1998,
1997, and 1996, respectively (see Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements).
(4) Includes interest credited to policyholders' account balances.
(5) Includes policyholder liabilities transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction of $1,824.9 million, $1,991.0 million and $2,158.1 million as of
December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively (see Note 10 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements).
(6) Each segment includes separate account assets in an amount not less than the
corresponding liability reported.
(7) Includes separate account liabilities transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction of $3,829.6 million, $3,614.0 million and $3,358.3 million as of
December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively (see Note 10 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements).
(8) Includes Closed Block assets of $6,161.2 million as of December 31, 1998
(see Note 3 and Note 20 Consolidated Financial Statements).
(9) Includes Closed Block policyholders' liabilities of $7,177.1 million as of
December 31, 1998 (see Note 3 and Note 20 Consolidated Financial
Statements).
Assets have been allocated to the segments in amounts sufficient to support
the associated liabilities of each segment. In addition, capital is allocated to
each segment in amounts sufficient to maintain a targeted Risk Based Capital
("RBC") level for each segment. Allocations of net investment income and net
realized gains on investments were based on the amount of assets allocated to
each segment. Other costs and operating expenses were allocated to each of the
segments based on; (i) a review of the nature of such costs, (ii) cost
allocations utilizing time studies and (iii) cost estimates included in the
Company's product pricing. Substantially all non-cash transactions and impaired
real estate (including real estate acquired in satisfaction of debt) have been
allocated to the Protection Products segment.
Set forth below is a discussion of the operating results of the Company by
segment for the periods indicated.
Protection Products Segment
The following table presents certain summary financial data relating to the
Company's Protection Products segment for the periods indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Premiums.................................................... $ 702.3 $ 817.0 $ 837.4
Universal life policy fees.................................. 86.2 74.9 63.4
Net investment income and net realized gains on
investments............................................... 704.5 611.9 605.3
Group Pension Profits....................................... 56.8 60.0 59.5
Other income................................................ 23.6 34.9 28.2
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1,573.4 1,598.7 1,593.8
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES:
Benefits to policyholders................................... 731.9 776.8 815.0
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 42.5 44.3 39.0
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs........... 101.4 146.8 135.0
Other operating costs and expenses.......................... 288.7 280.8 276.3
Dividends to policyholders.................................. 215.2 221.0 227.3
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1,379.7 1,469.7 1,492.6
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Income before income taxes.................................. $ 193.7 $ 129.0 $ 101.2
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</TABLE>
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Year Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to Year Ended December 31,
1997 -- Protection Products Segment
Premium revenue was $702.3 million for 1998, a decrease of $114.7 million,
or 14.0%, from $817.0 million reported for 1997. Approximately $74.4 million of
the decrease resulted from lower premiums due to the transfer of the Company's
disability income insurance business in December of 1997 pursuant to the DI
Transaction. The balance of the decrease resulted primarily from lower new and
renewal premiums of approximately $6.1 million and $26.1 million, respectively,
as well as lower single premiums of approximately $8.1 million due to a
reduction in the Company's dividend scales (substantially all single premiums
result from policyholders electing to buy additional insurance coverage with
dividends received on existing policies).
Universal life policy fees were $86.2 million for 1998, an increase of
$11.3 million, or 15.1%, from $74.9 million reported for 1997. This increase was
primarily the result of higher fees relating to the Company's VUL business of
$9.8 million and approximately $3.2 million relating to corporate sponsored
variable universal life ("CSVUL") business, which the Company began offering
during the 4th quarter of 1998. For 1998, the Company reported total fees from
its VUL business of $27.5 million, as compared to $17.7 million reported for
1997. The increase in VUL fees is primarily due to higher charges for the cost
of insurance, administration, and loading of approximately $5.5 million, $0.8
million and $1.8 million, respectively.
Net investment income and net realized gains on investments were $704.5
million for 1998, an increase of $92.6 million, or 15.1%, from $611.9 million
reported for 1997. The increase was primarily due to higher gains from sales of
real estate, which was partially offset by a decrease in yield on investment of
new money.
Group Pension Profits (see "The Group Pension Transaction" and Note 10 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements) were $56.8 million for 1998, a decrease
of $3.2 million, or 5.3%, from $60.0 million reported for 1997. Group Pension
Profits in 1998 consisted of $49.8 million of Group Pension Payments and $7.0
million relating to adjustments required to reflect the earnings from such
payments in accordance with GAAP. Such adjustments primarily relate to changes
in the valuation allowances established to recognize impairment of assets
supporting the business transferred in the Group Pension Transaction. In 1997,
Group Pension Profits consisted of $55.7 million of Group Pension Payments and a
$4.3 million reduction in the valuation allowances established to recognize
impairment of assets supporting the business transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction. Group Pension Payments in 1998 decreased from that recorded in 1997
primarily because of the continuing run-off of the Existing Deposits. The
decrease in valuation allowances in 1998 resulted primarily from the decrease in
mortgage loan assets supporting the transferred business due to prepayments of
such loans.
Other income was $23.6 million for 1998, a decrease of $11.3 million, or
32.4%, from $34.9 million reported in 1997. The decrease was primarily the
result of a non-recurring gain of $19.4 million recognized in 1997 relating to
certain assets which had appreciated in value and were transferred to partially
fund the cost of the indemnity reinsurance purchased in connection with the DI
Transaction, offset by an increase in reinsurance allowances and officer life
insurance premiums of $5.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
Benefits to policyholders were $731.9 million for 1998, a decrease of $44.9
million, or 5.8%, from $776.8 million reported for 1997. The decrease primarily
resulted from the transfer of the Company's disability income insurance business
pursuant to the DI Transaction in 1997, and a decrease in reserves and
surrenders on traditional business in 1998, offset by higher death benefits
claims in 1998. Benefits to policyholders recorded in 1998 relating to the
business transferred pursuant to the DI Transaction decreased by $47.7 million
to $0.9 million, as compared to $48.6 million recorded in 1997. The change in
reserves on traditional business in 1998 decreased $21.2 million to $168.1
million, as compared to $189.3 million reported in 1997. Surrenders on
traditional business in 1998 decreased $5.0 million to $322.4 million, as
compared to $327.4 million in 1997 and, death benefits in 1998 increased $28.9
million to $230.5 million, as compared to $201.6 million in 1997.
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances was $42.5 million for
1998, a decrease of $1.8 million, or 4.1%, from $44.3 million reported for 1997.
The decrease primarily resulted from lower interest crediting across
substantially all product lines.
Amortization of DAC was $101.4 million for 1998, a decrease of $45.4
million, or 30.9%, from $146.8 million reported for 1997. The decrease primarily
resulted from: (i) a non-recurring charge of $33.6 million recorded in 1997
relating to the transfer of the Company's disability income insurance business
pursuant to the DI Transaction, (ii) lower amortization of approximately $5.1
million resulting from a revision during the fourth quarter of 1997 of mortality
assumptions on the Company universal life business, and (iii) lower amortization
of approximately $6.7 million resulting from higher death claims in 1998 as
compared to 1997.
Dividends to policyholders were $215.2 million for 1998, a decrease of $5.8
million, or 2.6%, from $221.0 million reported in 1997. The decrease primarily
resulted from a reduction in the fourth quarter of 1997 in the interest
component of the dividend scales on all policies by amounts ranging from 15 to
50 basis points, which was partially offset by an increase in life insurance
reserves.
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Other operating costs and expenses were $288.7 million for 1998, an
increase of $7.9 million, or 2.8% from $280.8 million reported for 1997. The
increase primarily consists of higher costs incurred in connection with (i)
certain strategic initiatives, (ii) the Year 2000 issue (see "-- Year 2000")
and, (iii) interest expense on the MONY Notes, offset by lower costs relating
to: (iv) the Company's non-qualified pension plan, (v) issuance costs in 1997
relating to the MONY Notes, (vi) cancellation of an information technology
service agreement and, (vii) severance charges relating to the DI Transaction.
Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended December 31,
1996 -- Protection Products Segment
Premium revenue was $817.0 million for 1997, a decrease of $20.4 million,
or 2.4%, from $837.4 million reported for 1996. The decrease was primarily the
result of lower new and renewal premiums, offset by higher sales of single
premium individual life insurance.
Universal life policy fees were $74.9 million for 1997, an increase of
$11.5 million, or 18.1%, from $63.4 million reported for 1996. This increase was
primarily the result of an increase in fees relating to the Company's VUL
business of $8.9 million. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company
reported total fees from VUL business of $17.8 million, as compared to $8.9
million reported for the year ended December 31, 1996. VUL account value
increased $65.1 million during 1997 to $106.4 million, as compared to $41.3
million in 1996. The increase in account value in 1997 resulted from new sales
and other deposits of $68.3 million and market appreciation of $14.2 million,
offset by approximately $17.4 million in withdrawals and surrenders.
Net investment income and net realized gains on investments were $611.9
million for the year ended December 31, 1997, a $6.6 million increase from
$605.3 million for 1996. The increase was primarily due to higher average
invested assets of approximately $300.0 million offset by slightly lower yields
(including net realized gains on investments) for 1997 of 7.8%, as compared to
7.9% for 1996.
Group Pension Profits were $60.0 million for 1997, an increase of $0.5
million, or approximately 0.8%, as compared to $59.5 million reported in 1996.
Group Pension Profits in 1997 consisted of $55.7 million of Group Pension
Payments and $4.3 million relating to adjustments required to reflect the
earnings from such payments in accordance with GAAP. Such adjustments primarily
related to changes in the valuation allowances established to recognize
impairment of assets supporting the business transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction. In 1996, Group Pension Profits consisted of $66.7 million of Group
Pension Payments, offset by $7.2 million relating to an increase in the
aforementioned valuation allowances. Group Pension Payments in 1997 decreased
from that recorded in 1996 primarily because of the continuing run-off of the
Existing Deposits. The decrease in valuation allowances in 1997 resulted
primarily from the decrease in mortgage loan assets supporting the transferred
business due to prepayments of such loans.
Other income was $34.9 million for 1997, an increase of $6.7 million, or
23.8%, as compared to $28.2 million reported in 1996. The increase was primarily
the result of a gain of $19.4 million on assets held on deposit under a
financial reinsurance contract which was replaced with an indemnity reinsurance
contract during 1997, offset by a decrease of $8.1 million relating to
miscellaneous non-recurring income recorded in Other Income in 1996 and $4.6
million of other miscellaneous items.
Benefits to policyholders were $776.8 million for 1997, a decrease of $38.2
million, or 4.7%, from $815.0 million reported for 1996. The decrease primarily
resulted from favorable mortality in almost all product lines and the DI
Transaction. Favorable mortality contributed approximately $15.6 million of the
decrease, while the DI Transaction caused a decrease in benefits of
approximately $21.6 million. The decrease in benefits caused by the DI
Transaction resulted from the difference between the amount of reserves ceded
(which approximated $367.5 million) and the cost of such reinsurance (which
approximated $345.9 million). However, after the writeoff of associated deferred
policy acquisition costs of approximately $30.7 million, the DI Transaction
resulted in a loss of approximately $9.1 million.
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances was $44.3 million for
1997, an increase of $5.3 million, or 13.6%, from $39.0 million reported for
1996. The increase was primarily comprised of $4.9 million of higher interest
crediting on universal life business. The average interest crediting rates in
1997 on the Company's universal life business was approximately 6.3% in 1997, as
compared to 6.0% in 1996. The average account balances for such products were
$496.6 million for 1997 and $470.3 million for 1996, respectively.
Amortization of DAC was $146.8 million for 1997, an increase of $11.8
million, or 8.7%, from $135.0 million reported for 1996. The increase was
primarily the result of charging off approximately $30.7 million of deferred
policy acquisition costs relating to the DI Transaction, offset by a decrease in
amortization of approximately $21.5 million relating to traditional life
business which resulted from revised projections of the ultimate profits
expected from such business based on actual results to date.
Other operating costs and expenses were $280.8 million for 1997, an
increase of $4.5 million, or 1.6%, from $276.3 million reported for 1996. The
increase was primarily related to an increase in the Company's non-qualified
pension plan.
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Dividends to policyholders of $221.0 million in 1997 decreased $6.3
million, or 2.8%, from $227.3 million reported in 1996. The decrease primarily
resulted from a reduction in the interest component of the dividend scales in
1997 on all policies by amounts ranging from 15 to 50 basis points, which was
partially offset by an increase in life insurance reserves.
Accumulation Products Segment
The following table presents certain summary financial data relating to the
Company's Accumulation Products segment for the periods indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Premiums.................................................... $ 2.6 $ 5.0 $ 4.2
Investment-type product fees................................ 64.1 50.9 36.6
Net investment income and net realized gains on
investments............................................... 136.3 131.4 144.0
Other income................................................ 72.8 52.1 32.2
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275.8 239.4 217.0
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES:
Benefits to policyholders................................... 19.0 21.2 17.9
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 60.6 71.4 84.9
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs........... 29.6 34.4 23.2
Other operating costs and expenses.......................... 84.4 66.3 52.8
Dividends to policyholders.................................. 1.7 2.0 2.3
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195.3 195.3 181.1
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Income before income taxes.................................. $ 80.5 $ 44.1 $ 35.9
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Year Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to Year Ended December 31,
1997 -- Accumulation
Products Segment
Premium revenue was $2.6 million for 1998, a decrease of $2.4 million, or
48.0% from $5.0 million reported for 1997. The decrease in premiums during 1998
was due to lower sales of immediate annuities.
Investment-type product fees were $64.1 million for 1998, an increase of
$13.2 million, or 25.9%, from $50.9 million reported for 1997. This increase was
primarily the result of an increase in fees relating to the Company's FPVA
business of $13.4 million as a result of an increase in the account value of
such products. For the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company reported total
fees in its FPVA business of $63.4 million, as compared to $50.0 million
reported for the year ended December 31, 1997. During 1998, FPVA account values
increased by approximately $460.0 million. The increase in account value
resulted from new sales and other deposits of $611.7 million and market
appreciation of approximately $298.9 million, offset by approximately $450.6
million in withdrawals and surrenders. The average FPVA account value during
1998 was approximately $4.5 billion, as compared to $3.7 billion in 1997.
Net investment income and net realized gains on investments aggregated
$136.3 million for 1998, an increase of $4.9 million, or 3.7%, from $131.4
million reported for 1997. The increase was primarily due to higher gains from
the sales of real estate which was partially offset by a decrease in yield on
investment of new money.
Other income was $72.8 million for 1998, an increase of $20.7 million, or
39.7%, from $52.1 million reported for 1997. The increase was primarily the
result of higher fees earned by the Company's mutual fund management operations
of $19.5 million. During 1998, the Company's mutual fund management operations
reported $61.8 million in fees from advisory, underwriting and distribution
services, as compared to $42.3 million reported in 1997 as assets under
management increased to approximately $6.9 billion from $5.4 billion at December
31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Benefits to policyholders were $19.0 million for 1998, a decrease of $2.2
million, or 10.4%, from $21.2 million reported for 1997. The decrease is
primarily due to lower reserves on immediate annuities resulting from lower
sales and a decrease in the issuance of supplementary contracts during the
period.
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances was $60.6 million for
1998, a decrease of $10.8 million, or 15.1%, from $71.4 million reported for
1997. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest crediting of
approximately $7.1 million relating to the Company's SPDA business in
conjunction with lower interest crediting on all other accumulation products.
During 1998, SPDA account value decreased approximately $100.9 million to $457.2
million, as compared to $558.1 million at the end of 1997. The decrease in
account value in 1998 was primarily due to continuing withdrawals, as compared
to 1997, which management believes partially reflects consumer preferences for
separate account products. Average interest crediting rates on the Company
SPDA's were approximately 5.5% in both 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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Amortization of DAC was $29.6 million for 1998, a decrease of $4.8 million,
or 14.0%, from $34.4 million reported for 1997. The decrease was primarily
caused by lower amortization of approximately $2.9 million relating to the
Company's single premium deferred annuity business as a result of lower profit
margins caused by declining fund balances and a narrowing of interest spreads.
Dividends to policyholders were $1.7 million for 1998, a decrease of $0.3
million, or 15.0%, from $2.0 million reported for 1997.
Other operating costs and expenses were $84.4 million for 1998, an increase
of $18.1 million, or 27.3%, from $66.3 million reported for 1997. The increase
primarily consists of higher sub-advisory fees, and other expenses incurred by
the Company's mutual fund management operations of approximately $15.7 million.
Revenue from the Company's mutual fund management operations is recorded in
Other Income. See discussion above regarding the corresponding increase in Other
Income.
Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended December 31,
1996 -- Accumulation Products Segment
Premium revenue was $5.0 million for 1997, an increase of $0.8 million, or
19.0% from $4.2 million reported for 1996. The increase primarily resulted from
$0.8 million in higher sales of immediate annuities to $5.0 million for 1997, as
compared to $4.2 million for 1996.
Investment-type product fees were $50.9 million for 1997, an increase of
$14.3 million, or 39.1%, from $36.6 million reported for 1996. This increase was
primarily the result of an increase in fees relating to the Company's FPVA
business of $14.8 million. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company
reported total fees in its FPVA business of $50.0 million, as compared to $35.2
million reported for the year ended December 31, 1996. FPVA account value
increased $1,167.5 million during 1997 to $4,314.1 million, as compared to
$3,146.6 million in 1996. The increase in account value in 1997 resulted from
new sales and other deposits of $712.7 million and market appreciation of $738.9
million, offset by approximately $284.1 million in withdrawals and surrenders.
Net investment income and net realized gains on investments aggregated
$131.4 million for 1997, a decrease of $12.6 million, or 8.8%, from $144.0
million reported for 1996. The decrease is primarily related to lower average
invested assets during 1997 of approximately $180.0 million, as compared to
1996. Average total invested assets in 1997 decreased, as compared to 1996,
primarily as a result of a decline in SPDA's in force. During 1997, SPDA account
value decreased $156.8 million to $558.1 million, as compared to $714.9 million
in 1996. The decrease in account value in 1997 resulted from new sales and other
deposits of $4.0 million and interest on the account value of $34.1 million,
offset by approximately $194.9 million in withdrawals and surrenders.
Other income was $52.1 million for 1997, an increase of $19.9 million, or
61.8%, as compared to $32.2 million reported in 1996. The increase was primarily
the result of higher fees earned by the Company's mutual fund management
operations of $16.1 million. During 1997, the Company's mutual fund management
operations reported $40.2 million in fees from advisory, underwriting and
distribution services as compared to $24.1 million reported in 1996 as assets
under management increased to approximately $5.4 billion from $3.5 billion at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Benefits to policyholders were $21.2 million for 1997, an increase of $3.3
million, or 18.4%, from $17.9 million reported for 1996. The increase primarily
resulted from higher transfers to supplementary contracts of approximately $2.9
million.
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances was $71.4 million for
1997, a decrease of $13.5 million, or 15.9%, from $84.9 million reported for
1996. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest crediting of
approximately $9.5 million relating to the Company's SPDA business which
resulted from a decrease in SPDA account value of approximately $156.8 million
during 1997 to $558.1 million, as compared to $714.9 million at the end of 1996.
The decrease in account value in 1997 was primarily due to continuing
withdrawals, which management believes partially reflects consumer preferences
for separate account products. Average interest crediting rates on the Company
SPDA's were approximately 5.5% in both 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Amortization of DAC was $34.4 million for 1997, an increase of $11.2
million, or 48.3%, from $23.2 million reported for 1996. This increase primarily
consisted of higher amortization of $11.6 million, as compared to the prior
year, relating to the Company's FPVA product line which resulted from higher
profits due to an increase account value of approximately $1,167.5 million
during 1997 to $4,314.1 million, as compared to $3,146.6 million in 1996. The
increase in account value in 1997 resulted from new sales and other deposits of
$712.7 million and market appreciation of $738.9 million, offset by
approximately $284.1 million in withdrawals and surrenders.
Other operating costs and expenses were $66.3 million for 1997, an increase
of $13.5 million, or 25.6%, from $52.8 million reported for 1996. The increase
consisted primarily of higher sub-advisor fees and commissions of approximately
$5.1 million and higher operating expenses of approximately $5.9 million
incurred by the Company's mutual fund management operations.
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Other Products Segment
The following table presents certain summary financial data relating to the
Company's Other Products segment for the periods indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Premiums.................................................... $ 16.9 $ 16.6 $ 18.2
Investment-type product policy fees......................... 1.3 1.5 0.9
Net investment income and net realized gains on
investments............................................... 63.8 59.9 74.6
Other income................................................ 61.1 53.1 52.2
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143.1 131.1 145.9
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES:
Benefits to policyholders................................... 31.0 35.0 31.7
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 10.6 10.4 22.4
Other operating costs and expenses.......................... 80.2 66.2 81.9
Dividends to policyholders.................................. 1.3 1.2 1.8
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123.1 112.8 137.8
Income before income taxes.................................. $ 20.0 $ 18.3 $ 8.1
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Year Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1997 -- Other
Products Segment
Premium revenue was $16.9 million for 1998, an increase of $0.3 million, or
1.8%, from $16.6 million reported for 1997. The increase primarily relates to
higher annuitization of pension contracts during the period.
Investment-type product policy fees were $1.3 million for 1998, a decrease
of $0.2 million, or 13.3%, from $1.5 million reported for 1997.
Net investment income and net realized gains on investments were $63.8
million for 1998, an increase of $3.9 million, or 6.5%, from $59.9 million
reported for 1997. The increase was due to higher gains from the sale of real
estate which was partially offset by a decrease in yield on investment of new
money.
Other income was $61.1 million for 1998, an increase of $8.0 million, or
15.1%, from $53.1 million reported for 1997. The increase primarily related to
higher commission revenue reported by the Company's broker-dealer operations of
approximately $11.1 million, offset by lower revenues of approximately $3.1
million relating to an aviation reinsurance pool in which the Company
participates. During 1998, the Company's broker-dealer operations reported
commission revenue of $43.5 million, as compared to $32.2 million in 1997.
Benefits to policyholders were $31.0 million for 1998, a decrease of $4.0
million, or 11.4%, from $35.0 million reported for 1997. The decrease primarily
relates to the runoff of the Company's retained group pension business.
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances was $10.6 million for
1998, an increase of $0.2 million, or 1.9%, from $10.4 million reported for
1997.
Other operating costs and expenses were $80.2 million for 1998, an increase
of $14.0 million, or 21.1%, from $66.2 million reported for 1997. The increase
primarily consists of higher commission expenses of $7.8 million and higher
general expenses of $2.0 million incurred by the Company's broker-dealer
operations, as well as an increase in expenses allocated to this segment of
approximately $3.9 million.
Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1996 -- Other
Products Segment
Premium revenue was $16.6 million for 1997, a decrease of $1.6 million, or
8.8%, from $18.2 million reported for 1996. The decrease was primarily due to
lower assumed premiums resulting from the termination of the Company's
participation in a reinsurance pool covering group health business.
Investment-type product policy fees were $1.5 million for 1997, an increase
of $0.6 million, or 66.7%, from $0.9 million reported for 1996. The increase
primarily resulted from higher surrender charges on group annuities relating to
the retained group pension business.
Net investment income and net realized gains on investments were $59.9
million for 1997, a decrease of $14.7 million, or 19.7%, from $74.6 million
reported for 1996. The decrease primarily consisted of $6.9 million relating to
a decline in the segment's assets due to the runoff of the Company's Group
Pension business, as well as approximately $14.2 million relating to the
retirement of the Company's Eurobond debt issuances at their scheduled maturity
dates (see
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Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), offset by higher realized
gains of approximately $6.3 million recorded by the Company's non-life
subsidiaries. The Company issued the Eurobonds and invested the proceeds
therefrom through its wholly owned subsidiary, MONY Funding, Inc., which is
reported in the Other Products Segment.
Other income was $53.1 million for 1997, an increase of $0.9 million, or
1.7%, as compared to $52.2 million reported in 1996. The increase primarily
related to higher commission revenue reported by the Company's broker-dealer
operations of approximately $3.5 million, offset by lower revenues of
approximately $2.7 million relating to an aviation reinsurance pool in which the
Company participates. During 1997, the Company's broker-dealer operations
reported commission revenue of $32.2 million, as compared to $28.7 million in
1996.
Benefits to policyholders were $35.0 million for 1997, an increase of $3.3
million, or 10.4%, from $31.7 million reported for 1996. The increase primarily
resulted from $6.0 million of reserve strengthening on the Company's retained
Group Pension business, offset by lower claims of approximately $2.3 million
reported by the aforementioned aviation reinsurance pool.
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances was $10.4 million for
1997, a decrease of $12.0 million, or 53.6%, from $22.4 million reported for
1996. The decrease was primarily related to lower average account balances on
the Company's retained group pension business. The average account balance on
such business was $220.4 million and $292.7 million for 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
Other operating costs and expenses were $66.2 million for 1997, a decrease
of $15.7 million, or 19.2%, from $81.9 million reported for 1996. The decrease
primarily relates to lower interest expense of approximately $16.2 million as a
result of the maturity of the Company's Eurobond debt (see Note 17 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements), offset by higher commission expense of
approximately $2.1 million incurred by the Company's broker-dealer operations.
Dividends to policyholders of $1.2 million in 1997 decreased $0.6 million,
or 33.3%, from $1.8 million reported in 1996. The decrease reflects lower
interest rates and a decrease in the number of policies that pay dividends.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
MONY Group's cash flow consists of investment income from its invested
assets, as well as dividends from MONY Life, if declared and paid, offset by
expenses incurred in connection with the administration of MONY Group's affairs,
including salaries and other expenses. As a holding company, the MONY Group's
ability to meet its cash requirements and pay dividends on its Common Stock
substantially depends upon the receipt of dividends and other payments from MONY
Life. The payment of dividends by MONY Life to MONY Group is regulated under
state insurance law. Under the New York Insurance Law, MONY Life will be
permitted to pay shareholder dividends to the MONY Group only if it files notice
of its intention to declare such a dividend and the amount thereof with the New
York Superintendent and the New York Superintendent does not disapprove the
distribution. Under the New York Insurance Law, the New York Superintendent has
broad discretion in determining whether the financial condition of a stock life
insurance company would support the payment of dividends to its shareholders.
The New York Insurance Department has established informal guidelines for the
New York Superintendent's determinations that focus on, among other things,
overall financial condition and profitability under statutory accounting
practices. Management believes these guidelines may limit the ability of MONY
Life to pay dividends to the MONY Group. There can be no assurance that MONY
Life will have statutory earnings to support the payment of dividends to the
MONY Group in an amount sufficient to fund its cash requirements and pay cash
dividends. In addition, state insurance laws contain similar restrictions on the
ability of the life insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to MONY Life. There
can be no assurance that state insurance laws will in the future permit the
payment of dividends by the life insurance subsidiaries to MONY Life in an
amount sufficient to support the ability of MONY Life to pay dividends to the
MONY Group.
On December 30, 1997, the Investors entered into the Investment Agreement
with MONY, pursuant to which among other things the Investors purchased, for
$115.0 million (the "Consideration"), MONY Notes with an aggregate principal
amount equal to the Consideration. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements. Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Agreement, the Investors may
elect to exchange the MONY Notes for Holding Company Subordinated Notes. If such
exchange occurs, the MONY Group will hold one or more Intercompany Surplus Notes
in an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of the Holding
Company Subordinated Notes.
If the Holding Company Subordinated Notes are issued, the MONY Group will
receive payments of principal and interest from MONY Life on the Intercompany
Surplus Notes. The Intercompany Surplus Notes will be in an aggregate principal
amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Holding Company
Subordinated Notes and bear interest at 9.50% per annum, which is payable
semiannually. Principal is payable at maturity. However, payments of principal
and interest on the Intercompany Surplus Notes can only be made with the prior
approval of the New York Superintendent "whenever, in his judgment, the
financial condition of such insurer warrants". Such payments further may be made
only out of surplus funds which are available for such payments under the New
York Insurance Law. There can be no assurance that MONY Life will obtain the
requisite approval for payments with respect to the Intercompany Surplus Notes,
or that surplus funds will be available for such payments.
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On February 23, 1999, the MONY Group's Board of Directors approved a
quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 26,
1999 to shareholders of record as of March 8, 1999. The MONY Group expects to
continue paying quarterly dividends on its common stock of $0.10 per share
throughout 1999. See "Regulation".
Capitalization --
The Company's total capitalization, excluding accumulated comprehensive
income, increased $374.5 million, or 23.0%, to $2,000.6 million at December 31,
1998, as compared to $1,626.1 million at December 31, 1997. The increase was
primarily the result of net income of $164.0 million and net proceeds from the
Offerings of $282.5 million. The Company's debt to equity (excluding accumulated
comprehensive income) and debt to total capitalization ratios decreased to 23.1%
and 18.8% at December 31, 1998, respectively, from 35.2% and 26.1% at December
31, 1997, respectively.
Initial Public Offering --
On November 16, 1998, the MONY Group consummated the Offerings. In
conjunction therewith, approximately 12.9 million shares of its common stock
were issued at an initial public offering price of $23.50 per share. Net
proceeds from the Offerings totalled $282.5 million. Approximately $60.6 million
of the net proceeds were retained by the MONY Group and the balance of
approximately $221.9 million was contributed to MONY Life.
Of the net proceeds contributed by the MONY Group to MONY Life,
approximately $168.2 million is for use by MONY Life in its general operations,
approximately $13.2 million was used to fund policy credits required to be
credited to Eligible Policyholders pursuant to the Plan, and $40.5 million
represents a reimbursement for the estimated after-tax cost of expenses incurred
by MONY Life to effect the Demutualization, as required by the New York
Insurance Law.
Of the net proceeds retained by the MONY Group, approximately $2.5 million
was used to pay cash to Eligible Policyholders who received cash as described in
the Plan (other than pursuant to an expression of a preference to receive cash),
$10.0 million is for working capital for the MONY Group, $30.0 million is to be
used to pay dividends on the MONY Group's common stock and $18.1 million was
used by the MONY Group to pay cash to Eligible Policyholders pursuant to an
expression of a preference to receive cash in accordance with the Plan.
MONY Life
MONY Life's cash inflows are provided mainly from life insurance premiums,
annuity considerations and deposit funds, investment income and maturities and
sales of invested assets. Cash outflows primarily relate to the liabilities
associated with its various life insurance and annuity products, dividends to
policyholders, operating expenses, income taxes and principal and interest on
its outstanding debt obligations. The life insurance and annuity liabilities
relate to the Company's obligation to make benefit payments under its insurance
and annuity contracts, as well as the need to make payments in connection with
policy surrenders, withdrawals and loans. The Company develops an annual cash
flow projection which shows expected asset and liability cash flows on a monthly
basis. At the end of each quarter actual cash flows are compared to projections,
projections for the balance of the year are adjusted in light of the actual
results, if appropriate, and investment strategies are also changed, if
appropriate. The quarterly cash flow reports contain relevant information on all
of the following: new product sales and deposits versus projections, existing
liability cash flow versus projections and asset portfolio cash flow versus
projections. An interest rate projection is a part of the initial annual cash
flow projections for both assets and liabilities. Actual changes in interest
rates during the year and, to a lesser extent, changes in rate expectations will
impact the changes in projected asset and liability cash flows during the course
of the year. When the Company is formulating its cash flow projections it
considers, among other things, its expectations about sales of the Company's
products, its expectations concerning customer behavior in light of current and
expected economic conditions, its expectations concerning competitors and the
general outlook for the economy and interest rates. See
"Investments -- General".
The events most likely to cause an adjustment in the Company's investment
policies are: (i) a significant change in its product mix, (ii) a significant
change in the outlook for either the economy in general or for interest rates in
particular and (iii) a significant reevaluation of the prospective risks and
returns of various asset classes. See "Investments -- General."
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The following table sets forth the withdrawal characteristics and the
surrender and withdrawal experience of the Company's total annuity reserves and
deposit liabilities at December 31, 1998 and 1997.
WITHDRAWAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
ANNUITY RESERVES AND DEPOSIT LIABILITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT AT AMOUNT AT
DECEMBER 31, PERCENT DECEMBER 31, PERCENT
1998 OF TOTAL 1997 OF TOTAL
------------ -------- ------------ --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Not subject to discretionary withdrawal provisions....... $1,092.6 14.0% $ 944.2 12.6%
Subject to discretionary withdrawal -- with market value
adjustment or at carrying value less surrender
charge................................................. 5,475.4 69.9 5,236.4 70.1
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Subtotal................................................. 6,568.0 83.9 6,180.6 82.7
Subject to discretionary withdrawal -- without adjustment
at carrying value...................................... 1,264.5 16.1 1,295.3 17.3
-------- ----- -------- -----
Total annuity reserves and deposit liabilities (gross)... 7,832.5 100.0% 7,475.9 100.0%
-------- ===== -------- =====
Less reinsurance......................................... 121.7 145.7
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Total annuity reserves and deposit liabilities (net)..... $7,710.8 $7,330.2
======== ========
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth by product line the actual amounts paid in
connection with surrenders and withdrawals for the periods indicated.
SURRENDERS AND WITHDRAWALS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
PRODUCT LINE:
Traditional life............................................ $323.5 $326.2 $321.1
Variable and universal life................................. 33.2 29.5 27.3
Annuities................................................... 537.8 461.2 393.7
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Total............................................. $894.5 $816.9 $742.1
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</TABLE>
The Company's principal sources of liquidity to meet cash outflows are its
portfolio of liquid assets and its net operating cash flow. During 1998, the
Company reported net cash flow from operations of $76.7 million, as compared to
$69.1 million in 1997. In 1998, cash flow from operations excluded $87.3 million
of cash flow relating to the Closed Block. Total combined cash flow from
operations for 1998, including the Closed Block was $164.0 million, an increase
of $94.9 million. The increase from the prior year is primarily due to a
non-recurring payment of $149.5 million made in 1997 in connection with the DI
Transaction, offset by other miscellaneous items in 1998 principally,
extraordinary expenses, Year 2000 costs and costs incurred in connection with
certain strategic initiatives. During 1997, the Company reported net cash flow
from operations of $69.1 million, as compared to $334.8 million in 1996. The
decrease in net cash flow from operations of $265.7 million in 1997, as compared
to that reported for 1996, resulted primarily from a $149.5 million payment made
in 1997 representing a portion of the assets transferred in the DI Transaction
and higher federal income tax payments in 1997 of approximately $101.0 million,
as compared to 1996. The Company's liquid assets include substantial U.S.
Treasury holdings, short-term money market investments and marketable long-term
fixed maturity securities. Management believes that the Company's sources of
liquidity are adequate to meet its anticipated needs. As of December 31, 1998,
the Company had readily marketable fixed maturity securities with a carrying
value of $6,706.0 million (including fixed maturities in the Closed Block),
which were comprised of $3,690.2 million public and $3,015.8 million private
fixed maturity securities. At that date, approximately 94.1% of the Company's
fixed maturity securities were designated in NAIC rating categories 1 and 2
(considered investment grade, with a rating of "Baa" or higher by Moody's or
"BBB" or higher by S&P). In addition, at December 31, 1998 the Company had cash
and cash equivalents of $463.5 million.
In addition, the Company has two bank line of credit facilities with
domestic banks aggregating $150.0 million, with scheduled renewal dates in
September 1999 and September 2003. Under these lines of credit, the Company is
required to maintain a certain statutory tangible net worth and debt to
capitalization ratio. The purpose of these facilities is to provide additional
liquidity for any unanticipated short-term cash needs the Company might
experience. The Company has not borrowed against these lines of credit since
their inception.
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At December 31, 1998, the Company had commitments to contribute capital to
its equity partnership investments of $100.8 million.
At December 31, 1998, MONY Life had commitments to issue $39.2 million of
fixed rate agricultural loans with periodic interest rate reset dates. The
initial interest rates on such loans range from 6.7% to 7.7%. MONY Life also had
commitments outstanding to purchase $76.4 million of commercial mortgage loans
as of December 31, 1998 with interest rates ranging from 7.0% to 8.1%. In
addition, at that date MONY Life had no outstanding commitments to issue any
fixed rate commercial mortgage loans.
Of the $886.9 million of currently outstanding commercial mortgage loans in
the Company's investment portfolio at December 31, 1998, $124.0 million, $50.7
million and $56.9 million are scheduled to mature in 1999, 2000 and 2001,
respectively. See "Investments -- Mortgage Loans -- Commercial Mortgage Loans".
In 1994, MONY Life completed the sale of $125.0 million face amount of its
11.25% Surplus Notes due August 15, 2024, which generated net proceeds of $70.0
million after a discount of approximately 42.2% from the principal amount
payable at maturity and issuance expenses of approximately $2.3 million.
Following the discount accretion period, interest will begin to accrue on August
15, 1999; thereafter, interest is scheduled to be paid on February 15 and August
15 of each year, commencing February 15, 2000, at a rate of 11.25% per annum.
To the extent that the MONY Notes are not exchanged for Holding Company
Subordinated Notes, they will remain as surplus notes of MONY Life having an
interest rate of 9.50%, payable semiannually in arrears on June 30 and December
31 in each year.
The Company has mortgage loans on certain of its real estate properties.
The interest rates on these loans range from 7.9% to 8.7%. Maturities range from
June 2000 to July 2009. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
interest expense on such mortgage loans aggregated $9.0 million, $12.3 million,
and $12.9 million, respectively.
During 1989, the Company entered into a transaction which is accounted for
as a financing arrangement involving certain real estate properties held for
investment. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company effectively
pledged the real estate properties as collateral for a loan of approximately
$35.0 million bearing simple interest at a rate of 8% per annum. Interest is
cumulative. Periodic interest payments are not required. All principal and
interest are effectively due at the maturity of the obligation (March 30, 2000)
which is subject to extension at the option of the creditor. However, interest
may be paid periodically subject to available cash flow from the real estate
properties. At December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the outstanding balance of the
obligation including accrued interest was $42.4 million, $41.3 million and $40.1
million, respectively. Interest expense on the obligation of $3.1 million, $3.0
million, and $2.9 million is reflected in Other Operating Costs and Expenses on
the Company's statements of income for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996, respectively.
In 1988, the Company financed one of its real estate properties under a
sale/leaseback arrangement. The facility was sold for $66.0 million, $56.0
million of which was in the form of an interest bearing note receivable and
$10.0 million in cash. The note is due January 1, 2009. The transaction is
accounted for as a financing. Accordingly, the facility remains on the Company's
books and continues to be depreciated. An obligation representing the total
proceeds on the sale was recorded by the Company at the effective date of the
transaction, and is reduced based on payments under the lease. The lease has a
term of 20 years beginning December 21, 1988 and requires minimum annual rental
payments of $7.1 million in 1999, $7.3 million in 2000, $7.4 million in 2001,
$7.6 million in 2002, $7.7 million in 2003 and $41.0 million thereafter. The
Company has the option to renew the lease at the end of the lease term.
At December 31, 1998, aggregate maturities of long-term debt based on
required principal payments for 1999 and the succeeding four years are $12.2
million, $87.0 million, $35.9 million, $0.5 million and $0.5 million,
respectively, and $247.6 million thereafter.
Aggregate contractual debt service payments on the Company's debt at
December 31, 1998, for 1999 and the succeeding four years are $30.4 million,
$117.1 million, $63.5 million, $25.6 million and $25.7 million, respectively,
and $640.8 million thereafter.
Among the assets allocated to the Closed Block are the Series A Notes. MONY
Life has undertaken to reimburse the Closed Block from its general account
assets outside the Closed Block for any reduction in principal payments on the
Series A Notes pursuant to the terms thereof, as described in "-- The Group
Pension Transaction".
The NAIC established RBC requirements to help state regulators monitor and
safeguard life insurers' financial strength by identifying those companies that
may be inadequately capitalized. The RBC guidelines provide a method to measure
the adjusted capital (statutory-basis capital and surplus plus the Asset
Valuation Reserve ("AVR") and other adjustments) that a life insurance company
should have for regulatory purposes, taking into consideration the risk
characteristics of such company's investments and products. A life insurance
company's RBC ratio will vary over time depending upon many factors, including
its earnings, the nature, mix and credit quality of its investment portfolio and
the nature and volume of the products that it sells.
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While the RBC guidelines are intended to be a regulatory tool only, and are
not intended as a means to rank insurers generally, comparisons of RBC ratios of
life insurers have become generally available. The adjusted RBC capital ratios
of all the Company's insurance subsidiaries at December 31, 1998 and December
31, 1997 were in excess of the minimum required RBC.
REAL ESTATE SALES
In accordance with its ongoing strategy to strengthen the Company's
financial position, management expects to continue to selectively sell equity
real estate. Once management identifies a real estate property to be sold and
commences a plan for marketing the property, the property is classified as to be
disposed of and a valuation allowance is established and periodically revised,
if necessary, to adjust the carrying value of the property to reflect the lower
of its current carrying value or its fair value, less associated selling costs
(see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). Increases in such
valuation allowances are recorded as realized investment losses and,
accordingly, are reflected in the Company's results of operations. Real estate
classified as to be disposed of may also be net of impairment adjustments
recorded prior to the time such real estate was designated for sale or at the
time of foreclosure, if acquired in satisfaction of debt. At December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996, the carrying value of real estate to be disposed of was $312.9
million, $621.2 million and $434.8 million, respectively, or 2.8%, 5.9% and 4.2%
of invested assets at such dates, respectively. The aforementioned carrying
values are net of valuation allowances of $30.6 million, $82.7 million and $46.0
million, respectively. In addition, the carrying value of real estate to be
disposed of at such dates is net of $79.1 million, $182.3 million and $120.1
million of impairment adjustments, respectively. For the years ended December
31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, such increases in valuation allowances aggregated $6.7
million, $63.8 million and $16.8 million, respectively. Because the carrying
value of real estate to be disposed of is adjusted to reflect the aforementioned
valuation allowances, management expects that the net proceeds from sales of
real estate will not be materially different from the carrying value of such
real estate on a GAAP basis. However, there can be no assurance that increases
in valuation allowances will not be required in the future or that future sales
of real estate will not be made at amounts below recorded GAAP carrying value
which may have a material effect on the Company's financial position and results
of operations.
In addition, as a result of differences between SAP and GAAP, the carrying
value of real estate on a SAP basis exceeds the carrying value of such
investments on a GAAP basis. Accordingly, management expects to incur losses on
a SAP basis as a result of anticipated real estate sales, which losses could
materially affect the Company's statutory-basis surplus and net income. Although
there can be no assurance, the Company believes that any such impact on
statutory surplus will be partially offset by the release of the statutory
investment reserves established by the Company and expected future statutory net
income. The Company will monitor the results of its real estate sales strategy
and its ongoing effect on statutory surplus. The GAAP carrying value of real
estate to be disposed of was $312.9 million at December 31, 1998 (or 2.8% of
invested assets), which amount is net of impairment adjustments and valuation
allowances aggregating approximately $79.1 million and $30.6 million,
respectively. There can be no assurance as to whether, when or for what amounts
any real estate that is classified to be disposed of will actually be disposed
of. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 the GAAP carrying value
of real estate sold was approximately $424.7 million, $346.3 million and $414.1
million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the
SAP carrying value of real estate sold was approximately $593.8 million, $395.0
million and $449.1 million, respectively (see "Investments -- Equity Real
Estate", "-- Investment Impairments and Valuation Allowances" and Note 19 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.)
The following table sets forth certain data concerning the Company's real
estate sales during the periods indicated.
REAL ESTATE SALES(1)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales proceeds.............................................. $ 573.4 $433.9 $456.9
======= ====== ======
Carrying value before impairment adjustments and valuation
allowances................................................ $ 570.1 $462.3 $519.2
Impairment adjustments...................................... (100.1) (88.9) (85.2)
Valuation allowances........................................ (45.3) (27.1) (19.9)
------- ------ ------
Carrying value after impairment adjustments and valuation
allowances................................................ $ 424.7 $346.3 $414.1
======= ====== ======
Gain (loss)................................................. $ 148.7 $ 87.6 $ 42.8
======= ====== ======
</TABLE>
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(1) Excludes sales of unconsolidated real estate joint venture interests. Real
estate joint venture interests are reported in Other Invested Assets. Gains
(losses) from the sales of such interests in 1998, 1997 and 1996 were $19.6
million, $1.1 million and $0.0 million, respectively. See Note 4 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Most of the proceeds from real estate sales have been invested in
investment grade public bonds. This has served to make the overall asset
portfolio somewhat more sensitive to changes in interest rates. It has also
served to reduce exposure to an illiquid asset class, real estate, and increase
exposure to a more liquid asset class, investment grade public bonds.
YEAR 2000
State of Readiness
In 1996, the Company initiated a formal Year 2000 Project (the "Project")
to resolve the Year 2000 issue. The scope of the Project was identified, and
funding was established. In early 1997, the Company retained Command Systems,
Inc., and Keane, Inc. to assist in bringing the Company's computer and
information systems into Year 2000 compliance. The Company's overall goal for
information technology ("IT") related items was to have business-critical
hardware and software compliant by December 31, 1998, with additional testing
and enterprise end-to-end testing occurring in 1999. The Company has also
retained a consulting firm to assist in the evaluation of Year 2000 issues
affecting the Company's non-IT systems in facilities and equipment which may
contain date logic in embedded chips. The Company's overall goal is to have
these non-IT systems compliant by mid-1999.
The scope of the Company's Project includes: ensuring the compliance of all
applications, operating systems and hardware on mainframe, PC and LAN platforms;
ensuring the compliance of voice and data network software and hardware;
addressing issues related to non-IT systems in buildings, facilities and
equipment which may contain date logic in embedded chips; and addressing the
compliance of key vendors and other third parties.
The phases of the Project are: (i) inventorying Year 2000 items and
assigning priorities; (ii) assessing the Year 2000 compliance of items; (iii)
remediating or replacing items that are determined not to be Year 2000
compliant; (iv) testing items for Year 2000 compliance; and (v) designing and
implementing Year 2000 contingency and business continuity plans. To determine
that all IT systems (whether internally developed or purchased) are Year 2000
compliant, each system is tested using a standard testing methodology which
includes unit testing, baseline testing, and future date testing. Future date
testing includes critical dates near the end of 1999 and into the year 2000,
including leap year testing.
The inventory and assessment phases of the Project were completed prior to
mid 1998. At December 31, 1998, all of the Company's application systems had
been remediated and current date tested. In addition, approximately 94% of the
Company's applications had been future date tested, with future date testing for
the remaining 6% scheduled for completion by mid-1999. Newly implemented
applications and new releases of software packages will be tested in 1999 as
part of the implementation process.
Approximately 87% of the operating systems, systems software, and hardware
for mainframe, PC and LAN platforms were deemed compliant based on information
supplied by vendors verbally, in writing, or on the vendor's Internet site.
Essentially all critical hardware and software was compliant and tested by
December 31, 1998. The remaining items will be resolved and tested in the first
quarter of 1999. Ongoing testing for Year 2000 compliance will take place in
1999 as applications, systems software and hardware is upgraded or replaced.
Approximately 50% of critical non-IT systems had been remediated as of December
31, 1998. Ongoing testing for year 2000 compliance will continue through 1999.
As part of the Project, significant service and information providers,
external vendors, suppliers, and other third parties (including
telecommunication, electrical, security, and HVAC systems), that are believed to
be critical to business operations after January 1, 2000, have been identified
and contacted. Procedures are being undertaken in an attempt to reasonably
ascertain their stage of Year 2000 readiness through questionnaires, compliance
letters, interviews, on-site visits, and other available means.
Costs
The estimated total cost of the Year 2000 Project is approximately $26.0
million. Costs incurred on the Project during 1998, 1997 and 1996 were $17.0
million, $5.0 million, and $1.0 million, respectively, aggregating $23.0 million
through December 31, 1998, which includes $16.0 million for external vendor
costs and $7.0 million for internal costs. The future cost of completing the
Year 2000 Project is estimated to be approximately $3.0 million, which includes
$1.0 million for external vendor costs, and $2.0 million for internal costs,
which is being funded through operating cash flows. These amounts include costs
associated with the current development of contingency plans.
Risks
The Company believes that completed and planned modifications and
conversions of its internal systems and equipment will allow it to be Year 2000
compliant in a timely manner. There can be no assurance, however, that the
Company's internal systems or equipment or those external parties on which the
Company relies will be Year 2000 compliant in a timely manner or that the
Company's or external parties' contingency plans will mitigate the effects of
any noncompliance. Based upon currently available information and considering
the Company's Year 2000 Project status, management believes that the most
reasonably likely worst case scenario could result in short-term business
interruptions.
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However, failure by the Company and/or external parties to complete Year 2000
readiness work in a timely manner could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's consolidated financial position and results of its operations.
Contingency Plans
The Company has retained outside consultants to assist in the development
of Business Continuity Plans, which includes identification of third party
service providers, information systems, equipment, facilities, and other items
which are mission-critical to the operation of the business. In conjunction with
this effort, the Company is developing a Year 2000 Contingency Plan (the
"Contingency Plan") to address failures due to the Year 2000 problem of third
parties and other items, which are critical to the ongoing operation of the
business. The Contingency Plan includes the performance of alternate processing
as well as consideration for changing third party service providers, vendors,
and suppliers if necessary. The scheduled date for completion of the Contingency
Plan is mid-1999. The Company believes that due to the pervasive nature of
potential Year 2000 issues, the contingency planning process is an ongoing one
that will require further modifications as the Company obtains additional
information regarding the status of third party Year 2000 readiness.
EFFECTS OF INFLATION
The Company does not believe that inflation has had a material effect on
its consolidated results of operations except insofar as inflation affects
interest rates.
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INVESTMENTS
On the effective date of the Plan, the Company's invested assets were
allocated between the Closed Block and operations outside the Closed Block. In
view of the similar asset quality characteristics of the major asset categories
in the two portfolios, the invested assets in the Closed Block have been
combined with the Company's invested assets outside the Closed Block for
purposes of the following discussion and analysis. In addition, the following
discussion excludes invested assets transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction. Accordingly, this discussion should be read in conjunction with the
summary financial information regarding assets transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction presented in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
GENERAL
The Company's investment operations are managed by its investment area,
which reports directly to the Chief Investment Officer of the Company. The
investment area, in consultation with the product actuaries, is responsible for
determining, within specified risk tolerances and investment guidelines, the
general asset allocation, duration and other characteristics of the Company's
investment portfolio.
The primary investment objective of the Company is to maximize after-tax
returns consistent with acceptable risk parameters (including the management of
the interest rate sensitivity of invested assets to that of policyholder
obligations). The Company is exposed to two primary sources of investment risk:
credit risk, relating to the uncertainty associated with the continued ability
of a given obligor to make timely payments of principal and interest, and
interest rate risk, relating to the market price and/or cash flow variability
associated with changes in market yield curves. The Company manages credit risk
through industry and issuer diversification and asset allocation. The Company
manages interest rate risk as part of its asset/liability management strategies,
product design, such as the use of market value adjustment features and
surrender charges and proactive monitoring and management of certain
non-guaranteed elements of the Company's products (such as the resetting of
credited interest rates for policies that permit such adjustments). A key aspect
in managing interest rate exposure are the analyses performed by the Company to
assess the adequacy of its projected asset cash flows relative to its projected
liability cash flows. These analyses, many of which are required pursuant to the
standard valuation laws of virtually all states, involve evaluating the
potential gain or loss for over 95% of the Company's in force business under
various increasing and decreasing interest rate environments, including inverted
yield curves. For purposes of these analyses the Company has developed models of
its in force business which reflect product characteristics such as cost of
insurance rates, surrender charges, market value adjustments, dividends, cash
values, etc. The models include assumptions, based on current and anticipated
experience, regarding lapse and mortality rates and interest crediting
strategies. In addition, these models include asset cash flow projections
reflecting coupon payments, sinking fund payments, principal payments, defaults,
bond calls, and mortgage prepayments.
Generally, subject to certain minimum rates, these cash flow analyses are
based on projections of cash flows using ten different interest rate scenarios
over ten or more years. First a baseline interest rate is selected based on
current rates. Then from the selected baseline rate the ten scenarios are: (i)
level, (ii) an immediate increase of 3.0% and then level, (iii) an immediate
decrease of 3% and then level, (iv) a uniform increase over ten years of one
half a percent per year and then level, (v) a uniform decrease over ten years of
one half a percent per year and then level, (vi) a uniform increase of one
percent per year over five years followed by a uniform decrease of one percent
per year over the next five years and then level, (vii) a uniform decrease of
one percent per year over five years followed by a uniform increase of one
percent per year over the next five years and then level and (viii) a decrease
of 2.0% and then level. In addition, two of the scenarios are run with an
inverted yield curve.
Since most of its in force liabilities result from participating whole life
insurance and separate account products, the Company does not focus on more
precise liability duration measures because management believes that the
scenario testing employed is sufficient to adequately assess interest rate risk.
The Company does not use hedging instruments because management believes that
there is limited general account risk exposure from recurring cash flows and
limitations contained in product designs. The Company's strategy for the
management of investment risk also includes the continuing selective sale of
real estate. See "-- Equity Real Estate -- Real Estate Sales".
The Company had total consolidated assets at December 31, 1998 of
approximately $25.0 billion. Of the Company's total consolidated assets at such
date, approximately $13.1 billion represented assets held in the Company's
general account (which includes $6.2 billion of assets in the Closed Block),
approximately $5.8 billion represented assets transferred pursuant to the Group
Pension Transaction (see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements), and approximately $6.1 billion were held in the Company's separate
accounts, for which the Company does not generally bear investment risk.
Separate account assets are managed in accordance with the prescribed
investment strategy that applies to the specific separate account. Separate
accounts are established in conformity with insurance laws and are generally not
chargeable with liabilities that arise from any other business of the Company.
Separate account assets are subject to general account claims only to the extent
that the value of such assets exceeds the separate account liabilities.
Investments held in separate accounts and liabilities of the separate accounts
are reported separately as assets and liabilities. Substantially all separate
account assets are reported at estimated fair value. Investment income and gains
or
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losses on the investments of separate accounts accrue directly to
contractholders and, accordingly, are not reflected in the Company's
consolidated statements of income and cash flows. Fees charged to the separate
accounts by the Company (including mortality charges, policy administration fees
and surrender charges) are reflected in the Company's revenues.
General account assets are managed to support all of the Company's life
insurance and annuity lines of business. With respect to the general account,
the Company seeks to protect policyholders' benefits through asset/liability
matching, emphasizing safety of principal, maintaining sufficient liquidity and
avoiding undue asset concentrations through diversification. At the same time,
the Company seeks to produce an investment return that supports competitive
product pricing and which contributes to achieving the required risk adjusted
return on surplus. The Company's general account consists of a diversified
portfolio of investments. Although all the assets of the general account support
all the Company's liabilities, the Company has developed separate investment
portfolios for specific classes of product liabilities within the general
account. The investment area works closely with the business lines to develop
investment guidelines, including duration targets, asset allocation,
asset/liability mismatch tolerances and return objectives, for each product line
in order to achieve each such product line's individual risk and return
objectives.
The following discussion analyzes the results of the major categories of
general account invested assets, which includes invested assets of the closed
block.
The table below summarizes the invested assets held in the general account
of the Company at the dates indicated.
INVESTED ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------
1998 1997
------------------ ------------------
CARRYING % OF CARRYING % OF
VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL
--------- ----- --------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed maturities............................................ $ 6,706.0 61.0% $ 5,950.1 56.9%
Equity securities........................................... 457.2 4.2 337.8 3.2
Mortgage loans on real estate............................... 1,420.0 12.9 1,430.1 13.7
Policy loans................................................ 1,269.6 11.6 1,247.2 11.9
Real estate to be disposed of............................... 312.9 2.8 621.2 5.9
Real estate held for investment............................. 321.3 2.9 495.9 4.7
Other invested assets....................................... 40.7 0.4 68.6 0.7
Cash and cash equivalents................................... 463.5 4.2 313.4 3.0
--------- ----- --------- -----
Total invested assets....................................... $10,991.2 100.0% $10,464.3 100.0%
========= ===== ========= =====
</TABLE>
The yield on general account invested assets (including net realized gains
and losses on investments) was 8.6%, 7.8% and 7.9% for the years ended December
31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The following table illustrates the yields on average assets for each of
the components of the Company's investment portfolio for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.
INVESTMENT RESULTS BY ASSET CATEGORY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF AND FOR THE AS OF AND FOR THE AS OF AND FOR THE
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1996
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
YIELD(1) AMOUNT YIELD(1) AMOUNT YIELD(1) AMOUNT
-------- --------- -------- --------- -------- ---------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FIXED MATURITIES:
Investment income......................... 7.4% $ 448.7 7.6% $ 422.5 7.7% $ 392.4
Net realized gains (losses)............... 0.1 8.5 0.1 7.3 0.1 6.2
Total..................................... 7.5% $ 457.2 7.7% $ 429.8 7.8% $ 398.6
---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------
Ending assets(1).......................... 6,453.5 5,764.4 5,373.8
EQUITY SECURITIES:(2)
Investment income......................... 13.5% $ 53.6 16.6% $ 53.5 19.0% $ 54.5
Net realized gains (losses)............... 1.7 6.9 11.1 35.8 10.5 30.0
Total..................................... 15.2% $ 60.5 27.7% $ 89.3 29.5% $ 84.5
---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------
Ending assets............................. 457.2 337.8 305.2
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF AND FOR THE AS OF AND FOR THE AS OF AND FOR THE
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1996
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
YIELD(1) AMOUNT YIELD(1) AMOUNT YIELD(1) AMOUNT
-------- --------- -------- --------- -------- ---------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MORTGAGE LOANS:
Investment income......................... 8.7% $ 124.1 9.1% $ 137.1 9.5% $ 159.2
Net realized gains (losses)............... 0.5 7.6 0.7 10.4 0.5 8.4
Total..................................... 9.2% $ 131.7 9.8% $ 147.5 10.0% $ 167.6
---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------
Ending assets............................. 1,420.0 1,430.1 1,582.3
REAL ESTATE:(3)
Investment income......................... 5.0% $ 44.4 4.3% $ 56.2 4.9% $ 84.1
Net realized gains (losses)............... 14.6 127.6 1.5 20.1 1.2 20.8
Total..................................... 19.6% $ 172.0 5.8% $ 76.3 6.1% $ 104.9
---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------
Ending assets............................. 634.2 1,117.1 1,505.2
POLICY LOANS:
Investment income......................... 6.6% $ 82.4 6.6% $ 82.2 6.5% $ 80.2
Net realized gains (losses)............... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total..................................... 6.6% $ 82.4 6.6% $ 82.2 6.5% $ 80.2
---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------
Ending assets............................. 1,269.6 1,247.2 1,231.3
CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Investment income......................... 4.8% $ 18.8 5.8% $ 18.2 6.0% $ 22.4
Net realized gains (losses)............... 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total..................................... 4.8% $ 18.8 5.8% $ 18.2 6.0% $ 22.4
---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------
Ending assets............................. 463.5 313.4 315.4
OTHER INVESTED ASSETS:
Investment income(4)...................... 1.8% $ 1.0 1.3% $ 0.9 5.1% $ 3.4
Net realized gains (losses)............... 37.5 20.5 (2.2) (1.5) 15.6 10.5
Total..................................... 39.3% $ 21.5 (0.9)% $ (0.6) 20.7% $ 13.9
---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------
Ending assets............................. 40.7 68.6 65.8
TOTAL BEFORE INVESTMENT EXPENSES:
Investment income(5)...................... 7.4% $ 773.0 7.5% $ 770.6 7.6% $ 796.2
Net realized gains (losses)............... 1.6 171.1 0.7 72.1 0.7 75.9
Total..................................... 9.0% $ 944.1 8.2% $ 842.7 8.3% $ 872.1
---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------
Ending assets............................. 10,738.7 10,278.6 10,379.0
Investment expenses net of fee
income(6)............................... (0.4)% $ (37.3) (0.4)% $ (37.6) 0.4% $ (44.6)
TOTAL AFTER INVESTMENT EXPENSES:
Investment income(6)...................... 7.0% $ 735.7 7.1% $ 733.0 7.2% $ 751.6
Net realized gains (losses)............... 1.6 171.1 0.7 72.1 0.7 75.9
Total..................................... 8.6% $ 906.8 7.8% $ 805.1 7.9% $ 827.5
---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---------
Ending assets............................. 10,738.7 10,278.6 10,379.0
Net unrealized gains (losses) on fixed
maturities.............................. 252.5 185.7 87.0
--------- --------- ---------
Total invested assets..................... $10,991.2 $10,464.3 $10,466.0
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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(1) Yields are based on annual average asset carrying values, excluding
unrealized gains (losses) in the fixed maturity asset category.
(2) Including net unrealized gains and losses in the determination of the total
yield on equity securities for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and
1996 would have resulted in a total yield of 21.3%, 28.0% and 34.4%,
respectively, which would have resulted in a total return on invested assets
of 8.8%, 7.8% and 8.0% for such years, respectively.
(3) Equity real estate income is shown net of operating expenses, depreciation
and minority interest.
(4) Excludes amounts referred to in (6) below.
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(5) Total investment income includes non-cash income from amortization,
payment-in-kind distributions and undistributed equity earnings of $52.3
million, $49.6 million and $83.0 million for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. In addition, real estate investment
income is shown net of depreciation of $26.6 million, $45.1 million and
$48.3 million for such years, respectively.
(6) Includes mortgage servicing fee and other miscellaneous fee income of
approximately $4.8 million, $3.3 million and $3.5 million for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
FIXED MATURITIES
Fixed maturities consist of publicly traded debt securities, privately
placed debt securities and small amounts of redeemable preferred stock, and
represented 61.0% and 56.9% of total invested assets at December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
The Securities Valuation Office of the NAIC evaluates the bond investments
of insurers for regulatory reporting purposes and assigns securities to one of
six investment categories called "NAIC Designations". The NAIC Designations
closely mirror the Nationally Recognized Securities Rating Organizations' credit
ratings for marketable bonds. NAIC Designations 1 and 2 include bonds considered
investment grade ("Baa" or higher by Moody's, or "BBB" or higher by S&P) by such
rating organizations. NAIC Designations 3 through 6 are referred to as below
investment grade ("Ba" or lower by Moody's, or "BB" or lower by S&P).
The following tables present the Company's private, public and total fixed
maturities by NAIC designation and the equivalent ratings of the Nationally
Recognized Securities Rating Organizations as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, as
well as the percentage, based on fair value, that each designation comprises.
PUBLIC FIXED MATURITIES BY CREDIT QUALITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
NAIC RATING AGENCY AMORTIZED % OF ESTIMATED AMORTIZED % OF ESTIMATED
RATING EQUIVALENT COST TOTAL FAIR VALUE COST TOTAL FAIR VALUE
------ ------------------ --------- ----- ---------- --------- ----- ----------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1.............................. Aaa/Aa/A $2,556.5 71.8% $2,648.4 $2,251.2 72.1% $2,313.9
2.............................. Baa 858.1 24.2 893.0 781.1 25.3 812.1
3.............................. Ba 138.5 3.8 140.6 69.8 2.2 71.6
4.............................. B 4.9 0.1 4.9 10.8 0.3 9.6
5.............................. Caa and lower 1.0 0.0 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.0
6.............................. In or near default 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
-------- ----- -------- -------- ----- --------
Subtotal 3,559.0 99.9 3,688.3 3,112.9 99.9 3,207.2
Redeemable
preferred stock 2.2 0.1 1.9 2.5 0.1 2.2
-------- ----- -------- -------- ----- --------
Total public fixed
maturities $3,561.2 100.0% $3,690.2 $3,115.4 100.0% $3,209.4
======== ===== ======== ======== ===== ========
</TABLE>
PRIVATE FIXED MATURITIES BY CREDIT QUALITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997
-------------------------------- --------------------------------
NAIC RATING AGENCY AMORTIZED % OF ESTIMATED AMORTIZED % OF ESTIMATED
RATING EQUIVALENT COST TOTAL FAIR VALUE COST TOTAL FAIR VALUE
------ ------------------ --------- ----- ---------- --------- ----- ----------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1.............................. Aaa/Aa/A $ 996.8 35.0% $1,058.9 $1,059.4 40.5% $1,110.0
2.............................. Baa 1,630.5 56.1 1,691.0 1,369.2 51.4 1,408.3
3.............................. Ba 207.8 6.9 207.0 170.4 6.3 173.0
4.............................. B 9.6 0.3 8.6 27.5 1.0 26.8
5.............................. Caa and lower 24.7 0.9 26.8 6.4 0.2 6.7
6.............................. In or near default 1.6 0.1 1.6 10.7 0.4 10.7
-------- ----- -------- -------- ----- --------
Subtotal 2,871.0 99.3 2,993.9 2,643.6 99.8 2,735.5
Redeemable
preferred stock 21.3 0.7 21.9 5.4 0.2 5.2
-------- ----- -------- -------- ----- --------
Total private
fixed maturities $2,892.3 100.0% $3,015.8 $2,649.0 100.0% $2,740.7
======== ===== ======== ======== ===== ========
</TABLE>
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TOTAL FIXED MATURITIES BY CREDIT QUALITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997
-------------------------------- ------------------------------------
NAIC RATING AGENCY AMORTIZED % OF ESTIMATED AMORTIZED % OF TOTAL FAIR
RATING EQUIVALENT COST TOTAL FAIR VALUE COST ESTIMATED VALUE
- ------ ------------------ --------- ----- ---------- --------- --------- ----------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1.............................. Aaa/Aa/A $3,553.3 55.3% $3,707.3 $3,310.6 57.6% $3,423.9
2.............................. Baa 2,488.6 38.5 2,584.0 2,150.3 37.3 2,220.4
3.............................. Ba 346.3 5.2 347.6 240.2 4.1 244.6
4.............................. B 14.5 0.2 13.5 38.3 0.6 36.4
5.............................. Caa and lower 25.7 0.4 28.2 6.4 0.1 6.7
6.............................. In or near default 1.6 0.0 1.6 10.7 0.2 10.7
-------- ----- -------- -------- ----- --------
Subtotal 6,430.0 99.6 6,682.2 5,756.5 99.9 5,942.7
Redeemable
preferred stock 23.5 0.4 23.8 7.9 0.1 7.4
-------- ----- -------- -------- ----- --------
Total fixed
maturities $6,453.5 100.0% $6,706.0 $5,764.4 100.0% $5,950.1
======== ===== ======== ======== ===== ========
</TABLE>
The Company utilizes its investments in privately placed fixed maturities
to enhance the overall value of the portfolio, increase diversification and
obtain higher yields than are possible with comparable quality public market
securities. These privately placed securities are also used to enhance cash flow
as a result of sinking fund payments. Generally, private placements provide the
Company with broader access to management information, strengthened negotiated
protective covenants, call protection features and, where applicable, a higher
level of collateral. They are, however, generally not freely tradable because of
restrictions imposed by federal and state securities laws and illiquid trading
markets.
At December 31, 1998, the percentage, based on estimated fair value, of
total public and private placement fixed maturities that were investment grade
(NAIC Designation 1 or 2) was 94.1% compared to 94.4% for December 31, 1997. The
fixed maturities portfolio was comprised, based on estimated fair value, of
55.0% in public fixed maturities and 45.0% in private fixed maturities at
December 31, 1998 and 53.9% in public fixed maturities and 46.1% in private
fixed maturities at December 31, 1997.
The Company reviews all fixed maturity securities at least once each
quarter and identifies investments that management concludes require additional
monitoring. Among the criteria are: (i) violation of financial covenants, (ii)
public securities trading at a substantial discount as a result of specific
credit concerns and (iii) other subjective factors relating to the issuer.
The Company defines problem securities in the fixed maturity category as
securities (i) as to which principal and/or interest payments are in default or
are to be restructured pursuant to commenced negotiations or (ii) issued by a
company that went into bankruptcy subsequent to the acquisition of such
securities or (iii) are deemed to have other than temporary impairments to
value. The fair value of problem fixed maturities was $33.9 million and $30.2
million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. For the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, $0.9 million, $1.1 million and $5.1 million of
interest income was not accrued on problem fixed maturities.
The Company defines potential problem securities in the fixed maturity
category as securities that are deemed to be experiencing significant operating
problems or difficult industry conditions. Typically these credits are
experiencing or anticipating liquidity constraints, having difficulty meeting
projections/budgets and would most likely be considered a below investment grade
risk. The fair value of potential problem fixed maturities was $82.9 million and
$86.2 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The Company defines restructured securities in the fixed maturity category
as securities where a concession has been granted to the borrower related to the
borrower's financial difficulties that the Company would not have otherwise
considered. The Company restructures certain securities in instances where a
determination was made that greater economic value will be realized under the
new terms than through liquidation or other disposition. The terms of the
restructure generally involve some or all of the following characteristics: a
reduction in the interest rate, an extension of the maturity date and a partial
forgiveness of principal and/or interest. The fair value of restructured fixed
maturities was $8.6 million and $0.0 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
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The following table sets forth the total carrying values of the Company's
fixed maturity portfolio, as well as its problem, potential problem and
restructured fixed maturities.
PROBLEM, POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND
RESTRUCTURED FIXED MATURITIES AT FAIR VALUE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Total fixed maturities (public and private)................. $6,706.0 $5,950.1
======== ========
Problem fixed maturities.................................... 33.9 30.2
Potential problem fixed maturities.......................... 82.9 86.2
Restructured fixed maturities............................... 8.6 0.0
-------- --------
Total problem, potential problem & restructured fixed
maturities................................................ $ 125.4 $ 116.4
======== ========
Total problem, potential problem & restructured fixed
maturities as a percent of total fixed maturities......... 1.9% 2.0%
======== ========
</TABLE>
The Company believes that its long-term fixed maturities portfolio is well
diversified among industry types. The following tables set forth the fair value
of the Company's fixed maturities by industry category, as well as the
percentage of the total portfolio that each industry category comprises as of
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The tables also show by industry
category the relative amounts of publicly traded and privately placed
securities.
FIXED MATURITIES PORTFOLIO BY INDUSTRY AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRIVATELY TRADED PRIVATELY PLACED TOTAL
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
FAIR % FAIR % FAIR %
INDUSTRY CLASS VALUE OF TOTAL VALUE OF TOTAL VALUE OF TOTAL
- -------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Public Utilities.............................. $ 600.4 16.3% $ 291.7 9.7% $ 892.1 13.3%
Other Manufacturing........................... 312.2 8.5 567.3 18.8 879.5 13.0
Consumer Goods & Services..................... 330.9 9.0 483.7 16.0 814.6 12.1
Financial Services............................ 306.3 8.3 384.8 12.8 691.1 10.3
Non-Government -- Asset/Mortgage Backed....... 371.1 10.1 318.7 10.6 689.8 10.3
Transportation/Aerospace...................... 283.0 7.7 251.3 8.3 534.3 8.0
Mortgage Backed-Government & Agency(1)........ 467.8 12.7 3.7 0.1 471.5 7.0
Energy........................................ 245.8 6.6 220.5 7.3 466.3 7.0
Nat Res/Manuf (non-energy).................... 116.7 3.2 234.0 7.8 350.7 5.2
Bank Holding Companies........................ 222.8 6.0 27.3 0.9 250.1 3.7
Banks......................................... 191.2 5.1 48.0 1.6 239.2 3.6
Government & Agency........................... 124.3 3.3 2.4 0.1 126.7 1.9
Media/Adver/Printing.......................... 39.8 1.1 86.0 2.9 125.8 1.9
Other......................................... 74.9 2.0 42.7 1.3 117.6 1.8
Cable Television.............................. 1.1 0.0 31.8 1.1 32.9 0.5
Redeemable Preferred Stock.................... 1.9 0.1 21.9 0.7 23.8 0.4
-------- ----- -------- ----- -------- -----
Total............................... $3,690.2 100.0% $3,015.8 100.0% $6,706.0 100.0%
======== ===== ======== ===== ======== =====
</TABLE>
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FIXED MATURITIES PORTFOLIO BY INDUSTRY AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRIVATELY TRADED PRIVATELY PLACED TOTAL
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
FAIR % FAIR % FAIR %
INDUSTRY CLASS VALUE OF TOTAL VALUE OF TOTAL VALUE OF TOTAL
- -------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Other Manufacturing........................... $ 315.3 9.9% $ 489.6 17.9% $ 804.9 13.5%
Public Utilities.............................. 464.2 14.5 283.3 10.3 747.5 12.6
Consumer Goods & Services..................... 254.4 7.9 357.0 13.0 611.4 10.3
Non-Government -- Asset/Mortgage Backed....... 326.5 10.2 281.9 10.3 608.4 10.2
Financial Services............................ 249.7 7.8 334.6 12.2 584.3 9.8
Transportation/Aerospace...................... 258.3 8.0 275.7 10.1 534.0 9.0
Energy........................................ 238.6 7.4 267.2 9.7 505.8 8.5
Mortgage-Backed -- Government & Agency(1)..... 469.9 14.6 4.4 0.2 474.3 8.0
Nat Res/Manuf (non-energy).................... 77.1 2.4 214.6 7.8 291.7 4.9
Bank Holding Companies........................ 208.4 6.5 31.7 1.2 240.1 4.0
Banks......................................... 149.6 4.7 38.4 1.4 188.0 3.2
Government & Agency........................... 129.5 4.0 4.1 0.1 133.6 2.2
Media/Adver/Printing.......................... 33.3 1.0 81.1 3.0 114.4 1.9
Other......................................... 32.4 1.0 43.6 1.6 76.0 1.3
Cable Television.............................. 0.0 0.0 28.3 1.0 28.3 0.5
Redeemable Preferred Stock.................... 2.2 0.1 5.2 0.2 7.4 0.1
-------- ----- -------- ----- -------- -----
Total............................... $3,209.4 100.0% $2,740.7 100.0% $5,950.1 100.0%
======== ===== ======== ===== ======== =====
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) Mortgage-Backed -- Government & Agency industry are bonds collateralized by
mortgages backed by the Federal National Mortgage Association, Government
National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., or Canadian
Housing Authority.
At December 31, 1998, the Company's largest unaffiliated single
concentration of fixed maturities consists of $195.1 million of face amount of
AEGON Notes purchased in connection with the Group Pension Transaction. These
AEGON Notes represent approximately 1.8% of total invested assets at December
31, 1998 (See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.) No other
individual non-government issuer represents more than 0.5% of invested assets.
The Company held approximately $1,161.3 million and $1,082.7 million of
mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Of such amounts, $471.5 million and $474.3 million or 40.6% and
43.8%, respectively, represented agency-issued pass-through and collateralized
mortgage obligations ("CMOs") secured by the Federal National Mortgage
Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Government National
Mortgage Association and Canadian Housing Authority collateral. The balance of
such amounts were comprised of other types of mortgage-backed and asset-backed
securities. The Company believes that its active monitoring of its portfolio of
mortgage-backed securities and the limited extent of its holdings of more
volatile types of mortgage-backed securities mitigate the Company's exposure to
losses from prepayment risk associated with interest rate fluctuations for this
portfolio. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, 88.6%, and 93.2%, respectively, of the
Company's mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities were assigned an NAIC
Designation 1. In addition, the Company believes that it holds a relatively low
percentage of CMOs compared to other life insurance companies.
The following table presents the types of mortgage-backed securities
("MBSs"), as well as other asset-backed securities, held by the Company as of
the dates indicated.
MORTGAGE AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
CMOs........................................................ $ 569.5 $ 522.0
Pass-through securities..................................... 40.6 106.4
Commercial MBSs............................................. 85.7 122.1
Asset-backed securities..................................... 465.5 332.2
-------- --------
Total MBS's and asset-backed securities........... $1,161.3 $1,082.7
======== ========
</TABLE>
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CMOs are purchased to diversify the portfolio risk characteristics from
primarily corporate credit risk to a mix of credit and cash flow risk. The
majority of the CMOs in the Company's investment portfolio have relatively low
cash flow variability. In addition, approximately 76% of the CMOs in the
portfolio have minimal credit risk because the underlying collateral is backed
by the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation, or the Government National Mortgage Association. These CMOs offer
greater liquidity and higher yields than corporate debt securities of similar
credit quality and expected average lives.
The principal risks inherent in holding CMOs (as well as pass-through
securities) are prepayment and extension risks arising from changes in market
interest rates. In declining interest rate environments, the mortgages
underlying the CMOs are prepaid more rapidly than anticipated, causing early
repayment of the CMOs. In rising interest rate environments, the underlying
mortgages are prepaid at a slower rate than anticipated, causing CMO principal
repayments to be extended. Although early CMO repayments may result in
acceleration of income from recognition of any unamortized discount, the
proceeds typically are reinvested at lower current yields, resulting in a net
reduction of future investment income.
The Company manages this prepayment and extension risk by investing in CMO
tranches that provide for greater stability of cash flows. The mix of CMO
tranches was as follows as of the dates indicated.
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS BY TRANCHE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Planned Amortization Class.................................. $384.2 $268.1
Sequential.................................................. 164.9 234.8
Target Amortization Class................................... 18.4 19.1
Other....................................................... 2.0 0.0
------ ------
Total CMO's....................................... $569.5 $522.0
====== ======
</TABLE>
The Planned Amortization Class ("PAC") tranche is structured to provide
more certain cash flows to the investor and therefore is subject to less
prepayment and extension risk than other CMO tranches. In general, the Company's
PACs are structured to provide average life stability for increases and
decreases in interest rates of 100 to 200 basis points. PACs derive their
stability from two factors: (i) early repayments are applied first to other
tranches to preserve the PACs' originally scheduled cash flows as much as
possible and (ii) cash flows applicable to other tranches are applied first to
the PAC if the PACs' actual cash flows are received later than originally
anticipated.
The prepayment and extension risk associated with a sequential tranche can
vary as interest rates fluctuate, since this tranche is not supported by other
tranches. The Target Amortization Class tranche has protection similar to PACs
in decreasing interest rate environments, but has minimal protection in
increasing rate environments.
The majority of the securities contained in the Company's CMO portfolio are
traded in the open market. As such, the Company obtains market prices from
outside vendors. Any security price not received from such vendors is obtained
from the originating broker or internally calculated.
Asset-backed securities ("ABS") are purchased both to diversify the overall
credit risks of the fixed maturity portfolio and to provide attractive returns.
The ABS portfolio is diversified both by type of asset and by issuer. The
largest asset class exposure in the ABS portfolio is to credit card receivables.
These are comprised of pools of both general purpose credit card receivables
such as Visa and Mastercard and private label credit card receivable pools.
Excluding the exposures to home equity loans (which represented 2.9% and 6.9% of
the ABS portfolio as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively), the ABS
portfolio is in general insensitive to changes in interest rates. As of December
31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, the ABS portfolio did not contain any pools of
assets outside of the United States.
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The following table presents the types of ABS held by the Company as of the
dates indicated.
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES BY TYPE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Credit cards................................................ $148.0 $150.1
Automobile receivables...................................... 55.3 48.6
Collateralized bond obligations/Collateralized loan
Obligations............................................... 47.0 26.3
Franchisee receivables...................................... 45.7 19.5
Home equity................................................. 13.6 22.8
Lease receivables........................................... 28.3 13.4
Miscellaneous............................................... 127.6 51.5
------ ------
Total ABS......................................... $465.5 $332.2
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</TABLE>
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities,
by contractual maturity dates, (excluding scheduled sinking funds) as of
December 31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows:
FIXED MATURITY SECURITIES BY CONTRACTUAL MATURITY DATES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997
----------------------- -----------------------
AMORTIZED ESTIMATED AMORTIZED ESTIMATED
COST FAIR VALUE COST FAIR VALUE
--------- ---------- --------- ----------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less................................... $ 155.3 $ 155.9 $ 58.6 $ 58.5
Due after one year through five years..................... 1,536.2 1,573.5 1,250.3 1,273.0
Due after five years through ten years.................... 2,441.8 2,565.6 2,412.3 2,499.7
Due after ten years....................................... 1,187.4 1,249.7 989.4 1,036.2
-------- -------- -------- --------
Subtotal............................................. 5,320.7 5,544.7 4,710.6 4,867.4
Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities......... 1,132.8 1,161.3 1,053.8 1,082.7
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total........................................... $6,453.5 $6,706.0 $5,764.4 $5,950.1
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
MORTGAGE LOANS
Mortgage loans comprise 12.9% and 13.7% of total invested assets at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Mortgage loans consist of commercial,
agricultural and residential loans. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, commercial
mortgage loans comprised $886.9 million and $914.9 million or 62.5% and 64.0% of
total mortgage loan investments, respectively. Agricultural loans comprised
$531.2 million and $512.7 million or 37.4% and 35.8% of total mortgage loans,
and residential mortgages comprised $1.9 million and $2.5 million or 0.1% and
0.2% of total mortgage loan investments at the dates indicated.
In 1992, the Company discontinued making new commercial mortgage loans,
except to honor outstanding commitments or safeguard the values of existing
investments. In 1996, due to improving market conditions, the need to maintain a
diversified investment portfolio and advantageous yields, the Company started to
originate new commercial mortgage loans. New commercial mortgage loan
originations aggregated $279.3 million, $79.9 million and $54.3 million for the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Commercial Mortgage Loans
Following is a summary of the Company's commercial mortgage loans by
geographic area and property type as of December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
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COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LOAN DISTRIBUTION BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND BY PROPERTY TYPE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
- ---------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING % OF
REGION OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL
- --------------------- --- ------ -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Northeast............ 38 $299.1 33.7%
Southeast............ 30 270.9 30.5
West................. 18 125.0 14.1
Mountain............. 11 78.0 8.8
Midwest.............. 15 74.3 8.4
Southwest............ 13 39.6 4.5
--- ------ -----
Total........... 125 $886.9 100.0%
=== ====== =====
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PROPERTY TYPE
- ---------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING % OF
TYPE OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL
- --------------------- --- ------ -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Office............... 69 $554.9 62.6%
Retail............... 21 106.7 12.0
Hotel................ 4 61.4 6.9
Mixed Use............ 11 55.2 6.2
Industrial........... 13 54.5 6.2
Apartments........... 4 30.0 3.4
Other................ 3 24.2 2.7
--- ------ -----
Total......... 125 $886.9 100.0%
=== ====== =====
</TABLE>
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LOAN DISTRIBUTION BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND BY TYPE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
- ---------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING % OF
REGION OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL
- --------------------- --- ------ -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Northeast............ 53 $367.8 40.2%
Southeast............ 33 323.0 35.3
West................. 14 110.5 12.1
Mountain............. 9 54.9 6.0
Midwest.............. 11 41.4 4.5
Southwest............ 12 17.3 1.9
--- ------ -----
Total........... 132 $914.9 100.0%
=== ====== =====
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PROPERTY TYPE
- ---------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING % OF
TYPE OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL
- --------------------- --- ------ -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Office............... 70 $597.7 65.3%
Retail............... 29 144.1 15.7
Industrial........... 13 53.6 5.9
Apartments........... 9 51.1 5.6
Other................ 3 26.0 2.9
Mixed Use............ 7 25.5 2.8
Hotel................ 1 16.9 1.8
--- ------ -----
Total........... 132 $914.9 100.0%
=== ====== =====
</TABLE>
Below is a summary of the changes in the commercial mortgage portfolio for
the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
------ -------- --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance........................................... $914.9 $1,057.9 $1,227.1
Plus: New loan originations................................. 279.3 79.9 54.3
Other additions....................................... 6.1 14.4 8.9
Less: Scheduled principal payments.......................... 150.1 111.7 115.7
Prepayments........................................... 154.8 108.3 87.6
Mortgages foreclosed.................................. 3.8 13.7 28.8
Other................................................. 4.7 3.6 0.3
------ -------- --------
Ending balance.............................................. $886.9 $ 914.9 $1,057.9
====== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The total number of commercial mortgage loans outstanding at December 31,
1998 and 1997 was 125 and 132, respectively, with an average loan size of $7.1
million and $6.9 million, respectively. The largest amount loaned on any single
property at such dates aggregated $46.7 million and $46.2 million, respectively,
and represented less than 0.5% and 0.5% of general account invested assets,
respectively. At such dates, amounts loaned on seven and five properties were
$20 million or greater, representing in the aggregate 24.9% and 22.4%
respectively, of the total carrying value of the commercial mortgage loan
portfolio at such dates. Total mortgage loans to the five largest borrowers
accounted in the aggregate for approximately 26.7% and 32.4% of the total
carrying value of the commercial mortgage loan portfolio at
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December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and less than 2.2% and 2.9%,
respectively, of total invested assets at such dates. All such loans were
performing.
The Company's commercial mortgage loan portfolio is managed by a group of
experienced real estate professionals. These professionals monitor the
performance of the loan collateral, physically inspect properties, collect
financial information from borrowers and keep in close contact with borrowers
and the local broker communities to assess the market conditions and evaluate
the impact of such conditions on property cash flows. The Company's real estate
professionals identify problem and potential problem mortgage assets and develop
workout strategies to deal with borrowers' financial weakness, whether by
foreclosing on properties to prevent a deterioration in collateral value, or by
restructuring mortgages with temporary cash flow difficulties.
Of the $220.1 million, $195.5 million and $276.3 million, respectively, in
maturing loans during the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, 7.6%,
13.9% and 12.9%, respectively, were refinanced, 58.2%, 48.1% and 40.4%,
respectively, were paid off, 2.2%, 6.9% and 7.4%, respectively, were foreclosed,
and 0.0%, 5.1% and 7.3%, respectively, were restructured. Of the $886.9 million
of outstanding commercial mortgage loans in the Company's investment portfolio
at December 31, 1998, $124.0 million, $50.7 million and $56.9 million are
scheduled to mature in 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
The following table presents the disposition of maturities for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.
DISPOSITIONS OF SCHEDULED MATURITIES OF COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LOANS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1998 1997 1996
------ ------ ------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Repayment................................................... $128.0 $ 94.0 $111.5
Extension(1)................................................ 57.3 43.6 56.5
Refinance at market......................................... 16.7 27.1 35.8
Foreclosure................................................. 4.8 13.4 20.5
Restructure below market.................................... 0.0 10.0 20.1
In process of negotiation................................... 13.1 4.7 4.9
Borrower extension(2)....................................... 0.0 1.6 27.0
Principal write-off......................................... 0.2 1.1 0.0
------ ------ ------
Total............................................. $220.1 $195.5 $276.3
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
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(1) Consists of loans which have had their maturity date extended for a period
of less than one year.
(2) Consists of loans which have had their maturity date extended pursuant to
the borrower's option as provided by the loan documents.
The following table presents the Company's commercial mortgage loan
maturity profile for the periods indicated.
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LOAN PORTFOLIO MATURITY PROFILE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
CARRYING % OF CARRYING % OF
VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL
-------- ----- -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 year or less............................................ $124.0 14.0% $220.1 24.0%
Over 1 year but less than or equal to 2 years............. 50.7 5.7 79.6 8.7
Over 2 years but less than or equal to 3 years............ 56.9 6.4 86.5 9.5
Over 3 years but less than or equal to 4 years............ 79.3 9.0 62.0 6.8
Over 4 years but less than or equal to 5 years............ 50.5 5.7 98.4 10.8
Over 5 years but less than or equal to 6 years............ 42.8 4.8 62.3 6.8
Over 6 years but less than or equal to 7 years............ 50.8 5.7 47.9 5.2
Over 7 years but less than or equal to 8 years............ 49.5 5.6 25.9 2.8
Over 8 years but less than or equal to 9 years............ 32.0 3.6 44.6 4.9
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
CARRYING % OF CARRYING % OF
VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL
-------- ----- -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Over 9 years but less than or equal to 10 years........... 122.1 13.8 33.6 3.7
Over 10 years............................................. 228.3 25.7 154.0 16.8
------ ----- ------ -----
Total........................................... $886.9 100.0% $914.9 100.0%
====== ===== ====== =====
</TABLE>
PROBLEM, POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND RESTRUCTURED COMMERCIAL
MORTGAGES. Commercial mortgage loans are stated at their unpaid principal
balances, net of valuation allowances and writedowns for impairment. The Company
provides valuation allowances for commercial mortgage loans considered to be
impaired. Mortgage loans are considered impaired when, based on current
information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to
collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan
agreement. When the Company determines that a loan is impaired, a valuation
allowance for loss is established for the excess of the carrying value of the
mortgage loan over its estimated fair value. Estimated fair value is based on
either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's
original effective interest rate, the loan's observable market price or the fair
value of the collateral. The provision for loss is reported as a realized loss
on investment.
The Company reviews its mortgage loan portfolio and analyzes the need for a
valuation allowance for any loan which is delinquent for 60 days or more, in
process of foreclosure, restructured, on "watchlist", or which currently has a
valuation allowance. Loans which are delinquent and loans in process of
foreclosure are categorized by the Company as "problem" loans. Loans with
valuation allowances, but which are not currently delinquent, and loans which
are on watchlist are categorized by the Company as "potential problem" loans.
Loans for which the original terms of the mortgages have been modified or for
which interest or principal payments have been deferred are categorized by the
Company as "restructured" loans.
The carrying value of commercial mortgage loans at December 31, 1998 was
$886.9 million, which amount is net of valuation allowances aggregating $67.5
million which represents management's best estimate of cumulative impairments at
such date. However, there can be no assurance that increases in valuation
allowances will not be necessary. Any such increases may have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
At December 31, 1998, the carrying value of problem, potential problem and
restructured loans was $11.6 million, $86.1 million and $153.6 million,
respectively, net of valuation allowances of $1.8 million, $26.7 million and
$25.8 million, respectively.
Gross interest income on restructured commercial mortgage loan balances
that would have been recorded in accordance with the loans' original terms was
approximately $17.8 million, $25.0 million and $24.3 million at December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. As a result of the restructurings, the gross
interest income recognized in net income at December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, was $12.6 million, $18.6 million and $18.1 million.
The following table presents the carrying amounts of problem, potential
problem and restructured commercial mortgages relative to the carrying value of
all commercial mortgages as of the dates indicated. The table also presents the
valuation allowances and writedowns recorded by the Company relative to
commercial mortgages defined as problem, potential problem and restructured as
of each of the aforementioned dates.
PROBLEM, POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND RESTRUCTURED COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES AT CARRYING
VALUE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
------------------
1998 1997
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Total commercial mortgages.................................. $886.9 $914.9
====== ======
Problem commercial mortgages(1)............................. $ 11.6 $ 11.3
Potential problem commercial mortgages...................... 86.1 74.7
Restructured commercial mortgages........................... 153.6 225.6
------ ------
Total problem, potential problem & restructured commercial
mortgages................................................. $251.3 $311.6
====== ======
Total problem, potential problem and restructured commercial
mortgages as a percent of total commercial mortgages...... 28.3% 34.1%
====== ======
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
------------------
1998 1997
------- -------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Valuation allowances/writedowns(2):
Problem loans............................................... $ 1.8 $ 2.1
Potential problem loans..................................... 26.7 15.8
Restructured loans.......................................... 25.8 40.9
------ ------
Total valuation allowances/writedowns(2).................... $ 54.3 $ 58.8
====== ======
Total valuation allowances/writedowns as a percent of
problem, potential problem and restructured commercial
mortgages at carrying value before valuation allowances
and writedowns............................................ 17.8% 15.9%
====== ======
</TABLE>
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(1) Problem commercial mortgages included mortgage loans in foreclosure of $11.6
million, and $11.3 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
(2) Includes impairment writedowns recorded prior to the adoption of SFAS No.
114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, of $26.3 million and
$27.4 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
In addition to valuation allowances and impairment writedowns recorded on
specific commercial mortgage loans classified as problem, potential problem, and
restructured mortgage loans, the Company records a non-specific estimate of
expected losses on all other such mortgage loans based on its historical loss
experience for such investments. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, such reserves
were $13.2 million and $17.2 million, respectively.
The following tables present the distribution of problem, potential problem
and restructured commercial mortgages by property type and by state as of
December 31, 1998 and 1997.
PROBLEM COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES BY PROPERTY TYPE AND BY STATE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
--------------------------- ---------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING % OF NUMBER CARRYING % OF
OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL
-------- -------- ----- -------- -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PROPERTY TYPE:
Retail............................................. 2 $11.6 100.0% 0 $ 0.0 0.0%
Office............................................. 0 0.0 0.0 1 4.9 43.4
Apartments......................................... 0 0.0 0.0 1 6.4 56.6
-- ----- ----- -- ----- -----
Total.................................... 2 $11.6 100.0% 2 $11.3 100.0%
== ===== ===== == ===== =====
STATE:
New York........................................... 2 $11.6 100.0% 0 $ 0.0 0.0%
Ohio............................................... 0 0.0 0.0 1 4.9 43.4
Massachusetts...................................... 0 0.0 0.0 1 6.4 56.6
-- ----- ----- -- ----- -----
Total.................................... 2 $11.6 100.0% 2 $11.3 100.0%
== ===== ===== == ===== =====
</TABLE>
POTENTIAL PROBLEM COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES BY PROPERTY TYPE AND BY STATE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
--------------------------- ---------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING % OF NUMBER CARRYING % OF
OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL
-------- -------- ----- -------- -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PROPERTY TYPE:
Office............................................. 5 $82.1 95.4% 6 $65.8 88.1%
Retail............................................. 1 4.0 4.6 2 8.9 11.9
-- ----- ----- -- ----- -----
Total.................................... 6 $86.1 100.0% 8 $74.7 100.0%
== ===== ===== == ===== =====
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
--------------------------- ---------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING % OF NUMBER CARRYING % OF
OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL
-------- -------- ----- -------- -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATE:
District of Columbia............................... 1 $33.9 39.4% 1 $33.5 44.8%
Virginia........................................... 1 26.0 30.2 0 0.0 0.0
New York........................................... 2 17.2 20.0 4 31.2 41.9
New Jersey......................................... 1 5.0 5.8 1 8.2 10.9
Wisconsin.......................................... 1 4.0 4.6 0 0.0 0.0
Florida............................................ 0 0.0 0.0 1 1.1 1.5
Vermont............................................ 0 0.0 0.0 1 0.7 0.9
-- ----- ----- -- ----- -----
Total.................................... 6 $86.1 100.0% 8 $74.7 100.0%
== ===== ===== == ===== =====
</TABLE>
RESTRUCTURED COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES BY PROPERTY TYPE AND BY STATE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
--------------------------- ---------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING % OF NUMBER CARRYING % OF
OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL
-------- -------- ----- -------- -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PROPERTY TYPE:
Office............................................. 15 $123.2 80.2% 19 $174.2 77.2%
Retail............................................. 4 20.9 13.6 6 29.2 13.0
Industrial......................................... 1 9.5 6.2 1 9.5 4.2
Apartments......................................... 0 0.0 0.0 1 11.2 4.9
Mixed use.......................................... 0 0.0 0.0 1 1.5 0.7
-- ------ ----- -- ------ -----
Total.................................... 20 $153.6 100.0% 28 $225.6 100.0%
== ====== ===== == ====== =====
STATE:
New York........................................... 10 $ 94.7 61.7% 12 $101.7 45.1%
District of Columbia............................... 2 15.2 9.9 3 21.8 9.7
California......................................... 1 9.5 6.2 1 9.5 4.2
Texas.............................................. 2 7.8 5.1 3 9.2 4.1
Arizona............................................ 1 7.7 5.0 1 7.7 3.4
Colorado........................................... 1 7.1 4.6 1 7.4 3.3
South Carolina..................................... 1 6.3 4.1 1 6.4 2.8
Maryland........................................... 1 4.4 2.9 2 37.5 16.6
Louisiana.......................................... 1 0.9 0.5 1 0.9 0.4
Alabama............................................ 0 0.0 0.0 1 11.2 4.9
Florida............................................ 0 0.0 0.0 1 7.1 3.2
Connecticut........................................ 0 0.0 0.0 1 5.2 2.3
-- ------ ----- -- ------ -----
Total.................................... 20 $153.6 100.0% 28 $225.6 100.0%
== ====== ===== == ====== =====
</TABLE>
Agricultural Mortgage Loans
The carrying value of the Company's agricultural mortgage loans was $531.2
million and $512.7 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively,
representing 37.4% and 35.8% of total mortgage assets and 4.8% and 4.9% of
general account invested assets at such dates, respectively. The agricultural
mortgage portfolio is diversified both geographically and by type of product.
The security for these loans includes row crops, permanent plantings, dairies,
ranches and timber tracts. Due to strong agricultural markets and advantageous
yields, the Company expects to continue to invest in agricultural mortgage
investments. Less than 0.9% and 0.5% of total agricultural loans outstanding at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, were delinquent or in process of
foreclosure. Following is a summary of agricultural mortgage loans by state
which were held by the Company at the dates indicated.
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AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE LOANS BY STATE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------------------- -----------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING % OF NUMBER CARRYING % OF
OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL OF LOANS VALUE TOTAL
-------- -------- ----- -------- -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATE:
California.................................... 134 $100.6 18.9% 122 $ 96.1 18.7%
Washington.................................... 202 69.0 13.0 185 67.9 13.2
Texas......................................... 103 52.3 9.8 104 52.2 10.2
Oregon........................................ 118 50.2 9.5 104 38.6 7.5
Idaho......................................... 127 45.6 8.6 118 55.6 10.9
Missouri...................................... 124 36.3 6.8 120 31.4 6.1
Georgia....................................... 59 35.1 6.6 54 35.1 6.8
Arizona....................................... 48 30.5 5.7 47 29.6 5.8
Montana....................................... 52 23.3 4.4 54 26.1 5.1
Arkansas...................................... 31 15.4 2.9 0 0.0 0.0
Colorado...................................... 38 12.0 2.3 43 15.8 3.1
Florida....................................... 20 10.9 2.1 30 15.3 3.0
Mississippi................................... 13 9.4 1.8 6 5.4 1.1
New Mexico.................................... 18 9.3 1.7 17 12.0 2.3
Illinois...................................... 20 6.8 1.3 15 4.1 0.8
Indiana....................................... 12 5.2 1.0 0 0.0 0.0
All others (no other state more than 0.8%).... 66 19.3 3.6 105 27.5 5.4
----- ------ ----- ----- ------ -----
Total............................... 1,185 $531.2 100.0% 1,124 $512.7 100.0%
===== ====== ===== ===== ====== =====
</TABLE>
PROBLEM, POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND RESTRUCTURED AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGES. The
Company defines problem, potential problem and restructured agricultural
mortgages in the same manner as it does for commercial mortgages. The following
table presents the carrying amounts of problem, potential problem and
restructured agricultural mortgages relative to the carrying value of all
agricultural mortgages as of the dates indicated. The table also presents the
valuation allowances established by the Company relative to agricultural
mortgages defined as problem, potential problem and restructured as of each of
the aforementioned dates indicated.
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PROBLEM, POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND RESTRUCTURED AGRICULTURAL
MORTGAGES AT CARRYING VALUE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Total agricultural mortgages................................ $531.2 $512.7
====== ======
Problem agricultural mortgages(1)........................... $ 2.1 $ 2.1
Potential problem agricultural mortgages.................... 1.7 2.6
Restructured agricultural mortgages......................... 11.7 17.2
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Total problem, potential problem & restructured agricultural
mortgages................................................. $ 15.5 $ 21.9
====== ======
Total problem, potential problem and restructured
agricultural mortgages as a percent of total agricultural
mortgages................................................. 2.9% 4.3%
====== ======
Valuation allowances/writedowns: problem loans.............. $ 0.0 $ 0.9
Potential problem loans..................................... 0.1 0.1
Restructured loans.......................................... 0.3 0.4
------ ------
Total valuation allowances/writedowns....................... $ 0.4 $ 1.4
====== ======
Total valuation allowances as a percent of problem,
potential problem and restructured agricultural mortgages
at carrying value before valuation allowances and
writedowns................................................ 2.5% 6.0%
====== ======
</TABLE>
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(1) Problem agricultural mortgages included delinquent mortgage loans of $2.1
million, and $1.2 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and
mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure of $0.0 million and $0.9
million, at such dates, respectively.
In addition to valuation allowances and impairment writedowns recorded on
specific agricultural mortgage loans classified as problem, potential problem,
and restructured mortgage loans, the Company records a non-specific estimate of
expected losses on all other agricultural mortgage loans based on its historical
loss experience for such investments. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, such
reserves were $5.2 million, $5.0 million, respectively.
As illustrated in the table above, at December 31, 1998 and 1997 problem
agricultural mortgage loans totaled $2.1 million and $2.1 million, or 0.4% and
0.4% of the total carrying value of agricultural mortgages at such dates.
Potential problems (not currently in a delinquent status, but with collateral
impairment) totaled $1.7 million and $2.6 million or 0.3% and 0.5% of the total
carrying value of agricultural mortgages at such dates, respectively, and
restructured mortgages totaled $11.7 million and $17.2 million or 2.2% and 3.4%
of the total carrying value of agricultural mortgages at such dates,
respectively. Total problem, potential problem and restructured mortgages were
$15.5 million and $21.9 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, or
2.9% and 4.3% of the total carrying value of agricultural mortgages at such
dates, respectively. Total specific asset valuation allowances of $0.4 million
as of December 31, 1998 for agricultural mortgages were 2.5% of the carrying
value before valuation allowances and writedowns of these total problem
agricultural mortgages of $15.9 million.
MONY Life has, from time to time, pooled certain of its agricultural
mortgage loans and sold beneficial interests in each of the individual
agricultural mortgage loans in such pools (referred to as "participation
interests") to third parties. Under such arrangements, MONY Life retains a
specified equity interest in the loans in such pools and sells the remaining
participation interest. MONY Life is responsible for servicing the individual
agricultural mortgage loans in each pool, for which it receives a servicing fee
from the third party participants. As of December 31, 1998, the aggregate amount
of agricultural mortgage loans in such pools being serviced by MONY Life was
approximately $268.0 million.
EQUITY REAL ESTATE
The Company holds real estate as part of its general account investment
portfolio. The Company has adopted a policy of not investing new funds in equity
real estate except to safeguard values in existing investments or to honor
outstanding commitments. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997 the carrying value of
the Company's equity real estate investments was $634.2 million and $1,117.1
million, respectively, or 5.7% and 10.6%, respectively, of general account
invested assets. The Company owns real estate, interests in real estate joint
ventures (both majority owned and minority owned), and real estate acquired upon
foreclosure of commercial and agricultural mortgage loans. The following table
presents the carrying value of the Company's equity real estate investments by
such classifications as of the dates indicated.
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EQUITY REAL ESTATE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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TYPE 1998 1997
- ---- ------ --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Real estate................................................. $271.1 $ 449.9
Joint ventures.............................................. 219.9 341.1
------ --------
Subtotal.......................................... 491.0 791.0
Foreclosed.................................................. 143.2 326.1
------ --------
Total............................................. $634.2 $1,117.1
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</TABLE>
Equity real estate is categorized as either "Real estate held for
investment" or "Real Estate to be disposed of". Real estate to be disposed of
consists of properties for which the Company has commenced marketing efforts.
The carrying value of real estate held for investment totaled $321.3 million and
$495.9 million as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The carrying
value of real estate to be disposed of aggregated $312.9 million and $621.2
million as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The following tables present information concerning the geographic and
property type breakdown of the equity real estate portfolio as of December 31,
1998 and 1997.
EQUITY REAL ESTATE BY REGION AND PROPERTY TYPE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL PORTFOLIO BY REGION
- -----------------------------------------------------
CARRYING
NUMBER VALUE PERCENTAGE
------ ------ -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Mountain............. 15 $240.1 37.9%
Midwest.............. 23 115.1 18.1
Southeast............ 16 106.9 16.9
Northeast............ 9 81.5 12.8
West................. 10 50.3 7.9
Southwest............ 7 40.3 6.4
-- ------ -----
Total......... 80 $634.2 100.0%
== ====== =====
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL PORTFOLIO BY TYPE
- ---------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER CARRYING
OF LOANS VALUE PERCENTAGE
-------- ------ -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Office............... 36 $278.0 43.8%
Hotel................ 6 215.4 34.0
Retail............... 13 95.5 15.1
Industrial........... 3 25.3 4.0
Other................ 10 18.2 2.9
Agriculture.......... 10 1.5 0.2
Apartments........... 2 0.3 0.0
-- ------ -----
Total......... 80 $634.2 100.0%
== ====== =====
</TABLE>
EQUITY REAL ESTATE BY REGION AND PROPERTY TYPE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL PORTFOLIO BY REGION
- -------------------------------------------------------
CARRYING
NUMBER VALUE PERCENTAGE
------ -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Mountain............. 24 $ 389.4 34.9%
Southeast............ 34 234.7 21.0
Midwest.............. 32 164.1 14.7
Northeast............ 15 123.2 11.0
Southwest............ 27 118.8 10.6
West................. 18 86.9 7.8
--- -------- -----
Total......... 150 $1,117.1 100.0%
=== ======== =====
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL PORTFOLIO BY TYPE
- -------------------------------------------------------
CARRYING
NUMBER VALUE PERCENTAGE
------ -------- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Office............... 66 $ 494.8 44.3%
Hotel................ 9 328.0 29.4
Retail............... 26 188.0 16.8
Industrial........... 8 57.8 5.2
Apartments........... 15 30.5 2.7
Other................ 10 15.7 1.4
Agriculture.......... 16 2.3 0.2
--- -------- -----
Total......... 150 $1,117.1 100.0%
=== ======== =====
</TABLE>
Equity real estate is evenly distributed across geographic regions of the
country with a slightly larger concentration in the mountain region of the
United States at December 31, 1998. By property type, there is a concentration
in office buildings which represented approximately 43.8% of the equity real
estate portfolio at December 31, 1998. The Company's largest equity real estate
holding at December 31, 1998 consisted of two related hotel properties located
in Arizona with an aggregate carrying value of approximately $189.3 million and
representing less than approximately 1.7%
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of general account invested assets. The ten largest real estate properties as of
December 31, 1998 comprise 51.2% of total real estate assets and less than 3.0%
of total invested assets.
The Company closely monitors property net operating income on a cash basis,
along with occupancy levels of the Company's commercial real estate properties
owned for more than one year, which comprise a significant portion (86.4% at
December 31, 1998) of the Company's equity real estate portfolio. During 1998,
the net operating income for these properties increased for the eighth
consecutive year.
EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company's equity securities primarily consist of investments in common
stocks and limited partnership interests. The Company's investments in common
stocks are classified as available for sale and are reported at estimated fair
value. Unrealized gains and losses on common stocks are reported as a separate
component of other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes and an
adjustment for the effect on deferred acquisition costs that would have occurred
if such gains and losses had been realized.
Substantially all the common stocks owned by the Company are publicly
traded on national securities exchanges. The Company's investments in equity
securities represented 4.2% and 3.2% of invested assets at December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively. The Company achieved a total return on its investments in
equity securities of 21.3%, 28.0% and 34.4% for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The Company defines total return as the
percentage obtained by dividing the summation of realized and unrealized gains
and losses and dividends by the average market value of the portfolio during the
period. Proceeds on the sale of common stocks totaled $165.0 million, $234.1
million and $164.7 million which resulted in net realized gains of $7.2 million,
$39.7 million, and $31.4 million for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and
1996, respectively.
The following table presents the carrying values of the Company's
investments in common stocks and limited partnership interests at the dates
indicated. Included in common stocks at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are $19.1
million and $0.8 million, respectively, of non-marketable private equity
securities.
INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Common stocks............................................... $294.6 $191.4
Limited partnership interests............................... 162.6 146.4
------ ------
Total............................................. $457.2 $337.8
====== ======
</TABLE>
The following table presents the Company's total return on its investment
in equity securities for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.
RETURN ON INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY SECURITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1998 1997 1996
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Common stocks............................................... 16.7% 20.5% 21.5%
==== ==== ====
Limited partnership interests............................... 28.4% 37.5% 51.1%
==== ==== ====
Total Equity Securities..................................... 21.3% 28.0% 34.4%
==== ==== ====
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had investments in approximately
43 and 36 different limited partnerships which represented 1.5% ($162.6 million)
and 1.4% ($146.4 million), respectively, of the Company's general account
invested assets. Investment results for the portfolio are dependent upon, among
other things, general market conditions for initial and secondary offerings of
common stock. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, investment
income from investments in limited partnership interests was approximately $49.5
million, $49.0 million and $50.5 million, respectively, representing 6.7%, 6.7%
and 6.7%, respectively, of the net investment income for such periods. For the
same periods, the Company achieved total returns on its investments in limited
partnership interests of 28.4%, 37.5% and 51.1%, respectively. There can be no
assurance that the recent level of investment returns achieved on limited
partnership investments can be sustained in the future, and the failure to do so
could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position and
results of operations.
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INVESTMENT IMPAIRMENTS AND VALUATION ALLOWANCES
The cumulative asset specific impairment adjustments and provisions for
valuation allowances that were recorded as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are
shown in the table below.
CUMULATIVE IMPAIRMENT ADJUSTMENTS ON INVESTMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Fixed maturities............................................ $ 15.1 $ 7.3
Equity securities........................................... 5.8 17.8
Mortgages................................................... 26.3 27.4
Real estate(1).............................................. 166.6 244.0
------ ------
Total............................................. $213.8 $296.5
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</TABLE>
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(1) Includes $55.8 million and $110.0 million at December 31, 1998, and 1997,
respectively, relating to impairments taken upon foreclosure of mortgage
loans.
CUMULATIVE PROVISIONS FOR VALUATION ALLOWANCES ON INVESTMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Mortgages................................................... $46.8 $ 54.9
Real estate................................................. 30.6 82.7
Other....................................................... 0.0 3.5
----- ------
Total............................................. $77.4 $141.1
===== ======
</TABLE>
TOTAL CUMULATIVE IMPAIRMENT ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS
FOR VALUATION ALLOWANCES ON INVESTMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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1998 1997
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Fixed maturities............................................ $ 15.1 $ 7.3
Equity securities........................................... 5.8 17.8
Mortgages................................................... 73.1 82.3
Real estate................................................. 197.2 326.7
Other....................................................... 0.0 3.5
------ ------
Total............................................. $291.2 $437.6
====== ======
</TABLE>
All of the Company's fixed maturity and equity securities are classified as
available for sale and, accordingly, are marked to market, with unrealized gains
and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of
accumulated other comprehensive income. Securities whose value is deemed other
than temporarily impaired are written down to fair value. The writedowns are
recorded as realized losses and included in earnings. The cost basis of such
securities is adjusted to fair value. The new cost basis is not changed for
subsequent recoveries in value. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and
1996, such writedowns aggregated $15.7 million, $10.2 million, and $4.5 million,
respectively.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, 8.1% ($886.9 million) and 8.7% ($914.9
million), respectively, of the Company's general account invested assets
consisted of commercial mortgage loans. Commercial mortgage loans are stated at
their unpaid principal balances, net of valuation allowances for impairment. The
Company provides valuation allowances for commercial mortgage loans when it is
probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to
the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Increases in such valuation
allowances are recorded as realized investment losses and, accordingly, are
reflected in the Company's results of operations. For the years ended December
31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, such increases (decreases) in valuation allowances
aggregated $11.7 million, $0.4 million and $(4.2) million, respectively. The
carrying value of commercial mortgage loans at December 31, 1998 was $886.9
million, which
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amount is net of $67.5 million representing management's best estimate of
cumulative impairment losses at such date. However, there can be no assurance
that additional provisions for impairment adjustments with respect to the real
estate held for investment will not need to be made. Any such adjustments may
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position and results
of operations.
The carrying value of real estate held for investment is generally adjusted
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Such impairment adjustments
are recorded as realized investment losses and, accordingly, are reflected in
the Company's results of operations. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997
and 1996, such impairment adjustments aggregated $5.9 million, $0.0 million, and
$3.8 million, respectively. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the carrying value of
real estate held for investment was $321.3 million and $495.9 million, or 2.9%
and 4.7% of invested assets at such dates, respectively. The aforementioned
carrying values are net of cumulative impairments of $87.4 million and $61.7
million, respectively, and net of accumulated depreciation of $153.9 million and
$239.3 million, respectively. However, there can be no assurance that additional
provisions for impairment adjustments with respect to real estate held for
investment will not need to be made. Any such adjustments may have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
The carrying value of real estate to be disposed of at December 31, 1998
and 1997 was $312.9 million and $621.2 million, net of impairment adjustments of
$79.1 million and $182.3 million, valuation allowances of $30.6 million and
$82.7 million and accumulated depreciation of $136.2 million and $255.1 million,
respectively. Once management identifies a real estate property to be sold and
commences a plan for marketing the property, the property is classified as to be
disposed of and a valuation allowance is established and periodically revised,
if necessary, to adjust the carrying value of the property to reflect the lower
of its current carrying value or the fair value, less associated selling costs
(See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). Increases in such
valuation allowances are recorded as realized investment losses and,
accordingly, are reflected in the Company's results of operations. For the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, such increases in valuation allowances
aggregated $6.8 million, $63.8 million and $16.8 million, respectively. See
"-- Equity Real Estate -- Real Estate Sales".
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company's exposure to market risk relates to the market price and/or
cash flow variability associated with changes in market interest rates and
prices of equity securities. Set forth below is an overview of the Company's
primary exposure to market risk, and its objectives and strategies relating to
such risk. Following this is a more detailed discussion of: (i) the Company's
exposure to interest rate and equity price risks, (ii) liability characteristics
of the Company's business, and (iii) asset/liability management techniques used
by the Company to manage market risks:
OVERVIEW --
The Company's results of operations significantly depend on profit margins
between general account invested assets and interest credited on insurance and
annuity products. Changes in interest rates can potentially impact the Company's
profitability. Management believes the Company's liabilities should be supported
by a portfolio principally composed of fixed rate investments that can generate
predictable, steady rates of return. Although these assets are purchased for
long-term investment, the portfolio management strategy considers them available
for sale in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in prepayment
risk, changes in relative values of asset sectors and individual securities and
loans, changes in credit quality outlook and other relevant factors. The
objective of portfolio management is to maximize returns, taking into
consideration the aforementioned factors. The Company's asset/liability
management discipline includes strategies to minimize exposure to loss as
interest rates and economic and market conditions change. As a result, the
Company's fixed maturity portfolio has modest exposure to call and prepayment
risk and the vast majority of mortgage loan investments are fixed rate mortgages
that carry yield maintenance and prepayment provisions.
INTEREST RATE RISK --
The Company's exposure to interest rate risk primarily relates to its
investments in fixed maturity securities and mortgage loans outside the Closed
Block, and fixed maturity securities and mortgage loans included in the assets
transferred in the Group Pension Transaction (for a discussion of the Group
Pension Transaction see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations -- The Group Pension Transaction" and Note
10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For a discussion of the Closed
Block see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). The risk with
respect to assets transferred in the Group Pension Transaction is limited, as
discussed in "Policyholder Liability Characteristics." The carrying value of
investments in fixed maturity securities and mortgage loans outside the Closed
Block (including such general account assets in the balance sheet line item
entitled, "Assets Transferred in Group Pension Transaction") represent 78.7%, at
December 31, 1998, of the aggregate carrying value of the Company's consolidated
invested assets outside the Closed Block (including the general account invested
assets included in the balance sheet line item entitled, "Assets Transferred in
Group Pension Transaction"). Substantially all of the Company's fixed maturity
securities are U.S. dollar-denominated securities. As part of its
asset/liability management discipline, quantitative analyses are conducted that
model the assets with interest rate risk assuming various changes in interest
rates (see "Investments -- General" for a more detailed discussion of these
analyses). The table below shows the Company's potential exposure, measured in
terms of fair value, to an immediate 100 basis point increase in interest rates
from levels prevailing at December 31, 1998. A 100 basis point fluctuation in
interest rates is a hypothetical interest rate scenario used to calibrate
potential risk and does not represent management's view of future market
changes. While these fair value measurements provide a representation of
interest rate sensitivity of fixed maturities and mortgage loans, they are based
on the Company's portfolio exposures at a particular point in time and may not
be representative of future market results. These exposures will change as a
result of ongoing portfolio activities in response to management's assessment of
changing market conditions and available investment opportunities.
ASSETS WITH INTEREST RATE RISK -- FAIR VALUE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT
DECEMBER 31, +100 BASIS
1998 POINT CHANGE
------------ ------------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS OUTSIDE THE CLOSED BLOCK
Fixed maturities............................................ $3,132.0 $(147.5)
Mortgage loans.............................................. 1,082.4 (41.5)
-------- -------
Total..................................................... $4,214.4 $(189.0)
======== =======
ASSETS TRANSFERRED IN GROUP PENSION TRANSACTION:
Fixed maturities............................................ $1,620.2 $ (48.9)
Mortgage loans.............................................. 225.4 (4.4)
-------- -------
Total..................................................... $1,845.6 $ (53.3)
======== =======
</TABLE>
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In addition to its interest rate risk relating to fixed maturity securities
and mortgage loans, the Company has interest rate exposure relating to its
issuance of long-term debt obligations. Set forth below is a discussion of these
items.
At December 31, 1998, the aggregate fair value of long-term debt issued by
the Company was $419.9 million. The table below shows the potential fair value
exposure to an immediate 100 basis point increase in interest rates from those
prevailing at December 31, 1998.
LONG TERM DEBT -- FAIR VALUE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT
DECEMBER 31, +100 BASIS
1998 POINT CHANGE
------------ ------------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Fixed rate debt............................................. $ 419.9 $ (25.5)
</TABLE>
EQUITY PRICE RISK --
The Company's investment portfolio also contains investments in public and
private equity securities. In addition, the Company is exposed to equity price
risk from the excess of Separate Accounts assets over Separate Accounts
liabilities. The following table shows the Company's potential exposure from
those equity security investments, measured in terms of fair value, to an
immediate 10% drop in equity prices from those prevailing at December 31, 1998.
A 10% decrease in equity prices is a hypothetical scenario used to calibrate
potential risk and does not represent management's view of future market
changes. The fair value measurements shown are based on the equity securities
portfolio exposures at a particular point in time and these exposures will
change as a result of ongoing portfolio activities in response to management's
assessment of changing market conditions and available investment opportunities.
ASSET WITH EQUITY PRICE RATE RISK -- FAIR VALUE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AT
DECEMBER 31, 10 PERCENT
1998 CHANGE IN PRICE
------------ ---------------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Equity securities........................................... $457.2 $ (45.7)
</TABLE>
POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITY CHARACTERISTICS --
Due to the manner in which the Closed Block was funded and the ability of
management to adjust dividends paid on Closed Block policies, as more fully
explained in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, management
believes that the Company's exposure to market risk with respect to liabilities
and assets allocated to the Closed Block is deminimus. In addition, the
Company's exposure to loss relating to both the assets and liabilities
transferred in the Group Pension Transaction is contractually limited to the
principal amount of the Series A Notes outstanding, as more fully explained in
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- The Group Pension Transaction" and Note 10 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements. Furthermore, management does not expect to incur any
material loss from the assets and liabilities transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction, however, there can be no assurance that such a loss will not
ultimately be incurred.
Policyholders' liabilities outside the Closed Block (and excluding such
liabilities transferred in the Group Pension Transaction) at December 31, 1998
consisted of future policy benefits, policyholders' account balances, and other
policyholder liabilities of $960.0 million, $1,991.7 million, $104.8 million,
respectively. These liabilities were backed, at such date, by approximately $6.9
billion of assets (total consolidated assets excluding "Assets transferred in
Group Pension Transaction", "Closed Block assets" and "Separate Account
assets"), including invested assets of approximately $5.6 billion. Ensuring that
the expected cash flows generated by the assets are sufficient, given the
policyholder obligations, is an explicit objective of the Company's
asset/liability management strategy. Following is a discussion of the Company's
policyholders' policy and annuity liabilities at December 31, 1998.
Future Policy Benefits
Products in this category contain significant actuarial (including
mortality and morbidity) pricing and cash flow risks. The cash flows associated
with these policy liabilities are not interest rate sensitive but do vary based
on the timing and amount of benefit payments. The primary risks associated with
these products are that the benefits will exceed expected actuarial pricing
and/or that the actual timing of the cash flows will differ from those
anticipated resulting in an investment return lower than that assumed in
pricing. Products comprising this category include single premium whole life,
yearly renewable term, level term policies, group pensions, group life and
health insurance, supplementary contracts with life contingencies, and immediate
annuities. Future policy benefit liabilities on such business aggregated
approximate $0.6 billion at December 31, 1998. The guaranteed rate on single
premium whole life business, which represents
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policyholder liabilities of approximately $0.1 billion at December 31, 1998, is
6.0%. Also, included in this category are disability income future policy
benefit liabilities of approximately $0.4 billion at December 31, 1998. All such
business was reinsured effective December 31, 1997.
Policyholders' Account Balances and Other Policyholders' Liabilities
Products in this category credit interest to policyholders, subject to
market conditions and minimum guarantees. Interest crediting on the products in
this category may be reset periodically. Policyholders may surrender at book
value, but under the terms of certain of the products in this category may be
subject to surrender charges for an initial period. Product examples include,
single premium deferred annuities, universal life contracts, and the general
account portion of the Company's variable annuity products. In general, the
Company's investment strategy is designed to manage a portfolio of assets with
appropriate duration and convexity consistent with the characteristics and risk
elements of the products comprising the policyholder account balance
liabilities. Liability durations are short to intermediate term for annuities
and intermediate term for life insurance products.
ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES --
Asset/liability management is integrated into many aspects of the Company's
operations, including investment decisions, product development and
determination of interest crediting rates. As part of the risk management
process, numerous scenarios are modeled, including cash flow testing required
for insurance regulatory purposes, to determine if existing assets would be
sufficient to meet projected liability cash flows. See
"Investments" -- "General". Key variables include policy terms and policyholder
behavior, such as persistency, under differing crediting rate strategies. See
"Life Insurance Liability Characteristics". On the basis of these analyses,
management believes there is no material solvency risk to the Company with
respect to interest rate movements up or down 100 basis points from rate levels
at December 31, 1998 or with respect to a 10 percent drop in equity prices from
December 31, 1998.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
See the Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data beginning
at page F-1.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Certain of the information called for by Item 10 is set forth in the
definitive proxy statement for the 1999 annual meeting of shareholders
(the "Proxy Statement") filed or to be filed by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the
last fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K under the caption "Proposal 1.
Election of Directors" and is incorporated herein by reference.
Additional information called for by Item 10 is set forth in Item 1A
hereof under the caption "Executive Officers" and is incorporated herein
by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information called for by Item 11 is set forth in the Proxy Statement
under the captions "Executive Officer Compensation" and "Compensation of
Directors" and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information called for by Item 12 is set forth in the Proxy Statement
under the caption "Ownership of Common Stock by Certain Beneficial
Owners" and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information called for by Item 13 is set forth in the Proxy Statement
under the caption "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" and is
incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Report:
(1) Financial Statements.
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements included at page F-1
hereto.
(2) Financial Statement Schedule.
See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements included at Page F-1
hereto for supplementary schedule.
(3) Exhibits
See Exhibit Index at page E-1.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
No report on Form 8-K was filed during the period covered by this
report.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Independent accountants' report............................. F-2
Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 1998 and
1997...................................................... F-3
Consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income
for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996...... F-4
Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity
for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996...... F-5
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.......................... F-6
Notes to consolidated financial statements.................. F-8
Supplementary Schedule to the Consolidated Financial
Statements:
Independent accountants' report............................. F-42
The MONY Group Inc. condensed balance sheets as of December
31, 1998 and 1997......................................... F-43
The MONY Group Inc. condensed statement of income for the
period from January 1, 1998 (commencement of operations)
through December 31, 1998................................. F-44
The MONY Group Inc. condensed statement of cash flows for
the period from January 1, 1998 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1998..................... F-45
Notes to The MONY Group Inc. condensed financial
statements................................................ F-46
</TABLE>
F-1
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors of
The MONY Group Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the
related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in
shareholders' equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects,
the financial position of The MONY Group Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company"),
formerly known as The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York and
subsidiaries, at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the
Company adopted in 1996, Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 120
(SFAS 120) and Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 40 (FIN
40) which required implementation of several accounting pronouncements not
previously adopted. The effects of adopting SFAS 120 and FIN 40 were
retroactively applied to the Company's previously issued financial statements,
consistent with the implementation guidance of those standards.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 15, 1999, except for Note 18(b),
as to which the date is March 22, 1999.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
--------- ---------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at fair
value.................................................. $ 3,132.0 $ 5,950.1
Equity securities available-for-sale, at fair value....... 457.2 337.8
Mortgage loans on real estate (Note 13)................... 988.3 1,430.1
Policy loans.............................................. 61.1 1,247.2
Real estate to be disposed of (Note 13)................... 312.9 621.2
Real estate held for investment (Note 13)................. 321.3 495.9
Other invested assets..................................... 40.7 68.6
--------- ---------
5,313.5 10,150.9
========= =========
Cash and cash equivalents................................... 329.1 313.4
Accrued investment income................................... 68.9 182.8
Amounts due from reinsurers................................. 475.9 574.5
Premiums receivable......................................... 9.1 21.6
Deferred policy acquisition costs........................... 439.7 1,007.1
Other assets................................................ 316.5 243.0
Assets transferred in Group Pension Transaction (Note 10)... 5,751.8 5,714.9
Separate account assets..................................... 6,090.3 5,403.1
Closed Block assets (Note 20)............................... 6,161.2 --
--------- ---------
Total assets...................................... $24,956.0 $23,611.3
========= =========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Future policy benefits...................................... $ 960.0 $ 7,469.4
Policyholders' account balances............................. 1,991.7 2,352.8
Other policyholders' liabilities............................ 104.8 238.5
Amounts due to reinsurers................................... 93.4 104.3
Accounts payable and other liabilities...................... 526.7 539.0
Debt (Note 16).............................................. 375.4 423.6
Current federal income taxes payable........................ 79.1 120.5
Deferred federal income taxes (Note 8)...................... -- 11.5
Liabilities transferred in Group Pension Transaction (Note
10)....................................................... 5,678.5 5,638.7
Separate account liabilities................................ 6,078.1 5,392.4
Closed Block liabilities (Note 20).......................... 7,290.7 --
--------- ---------
Total liabilities................................. 23,178.4 22,290.7
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 9, 18)
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 400 million shares
authorized; 47.2 million shares issued and outstanding.... 0.5 --
Capital in excess of par.................................... 1,615.9 --
Retained earnings........................................... 8.8 1,202.5
Accumulated other comprehensive income...................... 152.4 118.1
--------- ---------
Total shareholders' equity........................ 1,777.6 1,320.6
--------- ---------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........ $24,956.0 $23,611.3
========= =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
PRO FORMA*
1998 1997 1996 (UNAUDITED)
-------- -------- -------- -----------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Premiums.................................................. $ 621.7 $ 838.6 $ 859.8 $ 77.9
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees.... 151.6 127.3 100.9 151.6
Net investment income (Note 11)........................... 689.1 733.0 751.6 361.9
Net realized gains on investments (Note 11)............... 168.7 72.1 75.9 160.9
Group Pension Profits (Note 10)........................... 56.8 60.0 59.5 56.8
Other income.............................................. 162.6 145.4 117.3 161.3
Contribution from the Closed Block........................ 5.7 52.2
-------- -------- -------- --------
1,856.2 1,976.4 1,965.0 1,022.6
-------- -------- -------- --------
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES:
Benefits to policyholders................................. 679.8 840.1 872.2 124.4
Interest credited to policyholders' account Balances...... 112.7 125.9 146.9 105.0
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs......... 122.0 181.2 158.2 52.2
Dividends to policyholders................................ 195.8 224.3 231.4 3.3
Other operating costs and expenses........................ 451.7 417.2 455.8 443.5
-------- -------- -------- --------
1,562.0 1,788.7 1,864.5 728.4
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income before income taxes and extraordinary Item......... 294.2 187.7 100.5 294.2
Income tax expense........................................ 103.0 57.3 44.0 103.0
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income before extraordinary item.......................... 191.2 130.4 56.5 191.2
-------- -------- -------- --------
Extraordinary item -- demutualization expenses, net (Note
4)...................................................... 27.2 13.3 -- --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income................................................ 164.0 117.1 56.5 $ 191.2
========
Other comprehensive income, net (Note 11)................. 34.3 33.0 (59.9)
-------- -------- --------
Comprehensive income...................................... $ 198.3 $ 150.1 $ (3.4)
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIOD YEAR ENDED
NOVEMBER 16, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1998
THROUGH PRO FORMA*
DECEMBER 31, 1998 (UNAUDITED)
----------------- -----------------
($ IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA
AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C>
Income before extraordinary item/Net income................. $ 8.8 $ 191.2
========== ==========
Basic Earnings Per Share.................................... $ 0.19 $ 4.05
========== ==========
Diluted Earnings Per Share.................................. $ 0.18 $ 3.99
========== ==========
SHARE DATA:
Weighted-average shares used in basic per share
calculations.............................................. 47,241,084 47,241,084
Plus: incremental shares from assumed conversion of warrants
(Notes 2 and 4)........................................... 643,731 643,731
---------- ----------
Weighted-average shares used in diluted per share
calculations.............................................. 47,884,815 47,884,815
========== ==========
</TABLE>
- ---------------
* The pro forma information gives effect to the transactions referred to in
Notes 1 and 21.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ACCUMULATED
CAPITAL OTHER TOTAL
COMMON IN EXCESS RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE SHAREHOLDERS'
STOCK OF PAR EARNINGS INCOME EQUITY
------ --------- --------- ------------- -------------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995..................... $ $ $ 1,028.9 $145.0 $1,173.9
Comprehensive income:
Net income................................... 56.5 56.5
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized losses on investments, net of
unrealized gains, reclassification
adjustments, and taxes (Note 11)........ (59.9) (59.9)
---- -------- --------- ------ --------
Comprehensive income........................... (3.4)
--------
Balance, December 31, 1996..................... 1,085.4 85.1 1,170.5
Comprehensive income:
Net income................................... 117.1 117.1
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on investments, net of
unrealized losses, reclassification
adjustments, and taxes (Note 11)........ 35.9 35.9
Minimum pension liability adjustment...... (2.9) (2.9)
------ --------
Other comprehensive income................... 33.0 33.0
---- -------- --------- ------ --------
Comprehensive income........................... 150.1
--------
Balance, December 31, 1997..................... 1,202.5 118.1 1,320.6
Demutualization Transaction.................. 1,323.9 (1,357.7) (33.8)
Initial Public Offering...................... 0.5 282.0 282.5
Warrants..................................... 10.0 10.0
Comprehensive income:
Net income before demutualization............ 155.2 155.2
Net income after demutualization............. 8.8 8.8
---- -------- --------- ------ --------
Net income for the year................... 164.0 164.0
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized losses on investments, net of
unrealized gains, reclassification
adjustments, and taxes (Note 11)........ 31.4 31.4
Minimum pension liability adjustment...... 2.9 2.9
------ --------
Other comprehensive income................... 34.3 34.3
---- -------- --------- ------ --------
Comprehensive income 198.3
--------
Balance, December 31, 1998..................... $0.5 $1,615.9 $ 8.8 $152.4 $1,777.6
==== ======== ========= ====== ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
--------- --------- ---------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (SEE NOTE 4):
Net income.................................................. $ 164.0 $ 117.1 $ 56.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances...... 110.6 122.3 141.2
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee
income................................................. (123.6) (112.9) (98.4)
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs....... (124.5) (141.0) (145.3)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs......... 122.0 181.2 158.2
Provision for depreciation and amortization............... 41.4 55.0 53.8
Provision for deferred federal income taxes............... 11.4 (50.2) (32.6)
Net realized gains on investments......................... (168.7) (72.1) (75.9)
Non-cash distributions from investments................... (35.1) (31.1) (56.1)
Change in other assets and accounts payable and other
liabilities............................................ (22.7) (177.5) 57.0
Change in future policy benefits.......................... 136.2 206.9 191.7
Change in other policyholders' liabilities................ 32.9 (17.4) 21.4
Change in current federal income taxes payable............ (14.6) (11.2) 63.3
Initial cash transferred to the Closed Block.............. (46.9) -- --
Contribution from the Closed block........................ (5.7) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities................... 76.7 69.1 334.8
--------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales, maturities or repayments of:
Fixed maturities.......................................... 887.3 952.0 690.1
Equity securities......................................... 177.4 246.7 170.7
Mortgage loans on real estate............................. 424.4 334.4 353.6
Real estate............................................... 578.3 430.8 442.4
Other invested assets..................................... 46.0 5.0 13.3
Acquisitions of investments:
Fixed maturities.......................................... (1,479.7) (1,336.2) (1,200.8)
Equity securities......................................... (230.5) (211.5) (119.7)
Mortgage loans on real estate............................. (422.4) (183.1) (166.8)
Real estate............................................... (39.5) (52.7) (63.6)
Other invested assets..................................... (2.1) (1.7) (1.6)
Policy loans, net......................................... (17.8) (15.9) (12.7)
Other, net................................................ 8.8 10.1 0.1
Property & equipment, net................................. (30.9) (35.8) (3.9)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired......... (46.0) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by investing activities................... $ (146.7) $ 142.1 $ 101.1
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -- (CONTINUED)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
--------- --------- ---------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of debt............................................ -- 115.0 0.0
Repayments of debt.......................................... (61.3) (126.0) (174.1)
Receipts from annuity and universal life policies credited
to policyholders' account balances........................ 1,254.0 1,226.4 1,204.9
Return of policyholders' account balances on annuity
policies and universal life policies...................... (1,377.0) (1,435.2) (1,584.1)
Other....................................................... -- 6.6 6.7
Issuance of common stock.................................... 282.5 -- --
Payments to eligible policyholders.......................... (12.5) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in financing activities....................... 85.7 (213.2) (546.6)
--------- --------- ---------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents........ 15.7 (2.0) (110.7)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year................ 313.4 315.4 426.1
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...................... $ 329.1 $ 313.4 $ 315.4
========= ========= =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:
Income taxes................................................ $ 97.4 $ 114.6 $ 13.6
Interest.................................................... $ 20.3 $ 20.8 $ 36.8
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS:
On November 16, 1998, pursuant to its Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan")
which was approved by the New York Superintendent of Insurance on the same day
(the "Plan Effective Date"), The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
("MONY") converted from a mutual life insurance company to a stock life
insurance company (the "Demutualization") and became a wholly owned subsidiary
of The MONY Group Inc., (the "MONY Group" or the "Holding Company"), a Delaware
corporation organized on June 24, 1997 for the purpose of becoming the parent
holding company of MONY. The MONY Group has no other operations or subsidiaries.
In connection with the Plan, MONY established a closed block, as more fully
discussed in Note 3, to fund the guaranteed benefits and dividends of certain
participating insurance policies and eligible policyholders received cash policy
credits, or shares of common stock of the MONY Group in exchange for their
membership interests in MONY (see Note 4). Also, on November 16, 1998, the MONY
Group consummated an initial public offering (the "Offerings") of approximately
12.9 million shares of its common stock (see Note 4) and MONY changed its name
to MONY Life Insurance Company (MONY Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries
are hereafter collectively referred to as "MONY Life"). The shares of common
stock issued in the Offerings are in addition to approximately 34.3 million
shares of common stock of the MONY Group distributed to the aforementioned
eligible policyholders. The Plan and the Offerings are hereafter collectively
referred to as the "Transaction".
The MONY Group, through MONY Life and its subsidiaries (hereafter
collectively referred to as the "Company"), is primarily engaged in the business
of providing a wide range of life insurance, annuity, and investment products to
higher income individuals, particularly family builders, pre-retirees, and small
business owners (see Note 5). The Company distributes its products primarily
through its career agency sales force. The Company primarily sells its products
in all 50 of the United States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, Guam and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
On December 31, 1998, MONY Life acquired Sagamore Financial Corporation,
the parent company of U.S. Financial Life Insurance Company ("USFL") for a
purchase price of $48 million. USFL is a special-risk carrier based in Ohio,
which distributes its products in 41 states through brokerage general agencies.
The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. In conjunction therewith, MONY
Life recorded $18.8 million of goodwill which will be amortized over 20 years.
2. INVESTMENT AGREEMENT:
On December 30, 1997, affiliates of Goldman, Sachs & Co. (the "Investors"),
one of the underwriters for the Offerings, entered into an investment agreement
with MONY (the "Investment Agreement"), pursuant to which: (i) the Investors
purchased, for $115.0 million (the "Consideration"), Surplus Notes issued by
MONY (the "MONY Notes") with an aggregate principal amount equal to the
Consideration (see Note 16), and (ii) the Investors purchased, for $10.0
million, warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase from the Holding Company (after
giving effect to the initial public offering) in the aggregate 7.0% of the fully
diluted Common Stock as of the first date following such effectiveness on which
shares of Common Stock were first issued to Eligible Policyholders (December 24,
1998).
The purchase price payable for each share of the Common Stock issuable upon
exercise of Warrants (the "Exercise Price") is the initial public offering price
of the Common Stock, unless the average of the daily closing prices of the
Common Stock for the 40 trading days following the first 20 trading days after
December 24, 1998 is greater than 115% of the initial public offering price, in
which case such exercise price shall be equal to the sum of the initial public
offering price plus an amount equal to one half of the excess of such 40 day
average over 115% of the initial public offering price. The Warrants contain
standard anti-dilution provisions, providing for adjustment to the exercise
price in the event of, among other things, a dividend or other distribution of
capital stock, evidences of indebtedness or other property, issuances of rights,
options or warrants, certain cash dividends and certain tender offers.
3. THE CLOSED BLOCK:
On November 16, 1998, the Company established a closed block (the "Closed
Block") of certain participating insurance policies as defined in the Plan (the
"Closed Block Business"). In conjunction therewith, the Company allocated assets
to the Closed Block expected to produce cash flows which, together with
anticipated revenues from the Closed Block Business, are reasonably expected to
be sufficient to support the Closed Block Business, including but not limited
to, provision for payment of claims and surrender benefits, certain expenses and
taxes, and for continuation of current payable dividend scales in effect at the
date of Demutualization, assuming the experience underlying such dividend scales
continues, and for appropriate adjustments in such scales if the experience
changes. The assets allocated to the Closed Block and the aforementioned
revenues inure solely to the benefit of the owners of policies included in the
Closed Block.
The assets and liabilities allocated to the Closed Block are recorded in
the Company's financial statements at their historical carrying values. The
carrying value of the assets allocated to the Closed Block are less than the
carrying value of
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
the Closed Block liabilities at the Plan Effective Date. The excess of the
Closed Block liabilities over the Closed Block assets at the Plan Effective Date
represents the total estimated future post-tax contribution expected to emerge
from the operation of the Closed Block, which will be recognized in the
Company's income over the period the policies and the contracts in the Closed
Block remain in force.
In determining the amount of assets to be allocated to the Closed Block,
management made certain estimates and assumptions regarding the expected cash
flows from the Closed Block assets and the Closed Block Business, including
estimates and assumptions regarding investment cash flows, mortality,
persistency, and expenses which are to be funded in the Closed Block. The
estimated net cash flows assumed in determining the Closed Block funding
consisted of premiums from policies included in the Closed Block, investment
income from Closed Block assets, proceeds from maturities and dispositions of
Closed Block assets, less benefits paid on Closed Block policies, certain
expenses (including taxes) funded in the Closed Block, and dividends on Closed
Block policies based on current payable dividend scales. To the extent that the
actual cash flows, subsequent to the Plan Effective Date, from the assets
allocated to the Closed Block and the Closed Block Business are, in the
aggregate, more favorable than assumed in establishing the Closed Block, total
dividends paid to the Closed Block policyholders in future years will be greater
than the total dividends that would have been paid to such policyholders if the
current payable dividend scales had been continued. Conversely, to the extent
that the actual cash flows, subsequent to the Plan Effective Date, from the
assets allocated to the Closed Block and the Closed Block Business are, in the
aggregate, less favorable than assumed in establishing the Closed Block, total
dividends paid to the Closed Block policyholders in future years will be less
than the total dividends that would have been paid to such policyholders if the
current payable dividend scales had been continued. Accordingly, the recognition
of the aforementioned estimated future post-tax contribution expected to emerge
from the operation of the Closed Block is not affected by the aggregate actual
experience of the Closed Block assets and the Closed Block Business subsequent
to the Plan Effective Date, except in the unlikely event that the Closed Block
assets and the actual experience of the Closed Block Business subsequent to the
Plan Effective Date are not sufficient to pay the guaranteed benefits on the
Closed Block Policies, in which case the Company will be required to fund any
such deficiency from its general account assets outside of the Closed Block.
In addition, MONY has undertaken to reimburse the Closed Block from its
general account assets outside the Closed Block for any reduction in principal
payments due on the Series A Notes (which have been allocated to the Closed
Block) pursuant to the terms thereof, as described in Note 10. Since the Closed
Block has been funded to provide for payment of guaranteed benefits and the
continuation of current payable dividends on the policies included therein, it
will not be necessary to use general funds to pay guaranteed benefits unless the
Closed Block Business experiences very substantial ongoing adverse experience in
investment, mortality, persistency or other experience factors. The Company
regularly (at least quarterly) monitors the experience from the Closed Block and
may make changes to the dividend scale, when appropriate, to ensure that the
profits are distributed to the Closed Block policyholders in a fair and
equitable manner. In addition, periodically the New York Insurance Department
requires the filing of an independent auditor's report on the operations of the
Closed Block.
The results of the Closed Block are presented as a single line item in the
Company's statements of income entitled, "Contribution from the Closed Block".
Prior to the establishment of the Closed Block the results of the assets and
policies comprising the Closed Block were reported in various line items in the
Company's income statements, including: premiums, investment income, net
realized gains and losses on investments, benefits, amortization of deferred
acquisition costs, etc. In addition, all assets and liabilities allocated to the
Closed Block will be reported in the Company's balance sheet separately under
the captions "Closed Block assets" and "Closed Block liabilities", respectively.
Accordingly, certain line items in the Company's financial statements subsequent
to the establishment of the Closed Block reflect material reductions in reported
amounts, as compared to years prior to the establishment of the Closed Block,
while having no effect on net income.
The pre-tax Contribution from the Closed Block includes only those
revenues, benefit payments, dividends, premium taxes, state guaranty fund
assessments, and investment expenses considered in funding the Closed Block.
However, many expenses associated with operating the Closed Block and
administering the policies included therein were excluded from and, accordingly,
are not funded in the Closed Block. These expenses are reported in the Company's
statement of operations, outside of the Contribution from the Closed Block,
consistent with how they are funded. Such expenses are reported in the separate
line items to which they apply based on the nature of such expenses. Federal
income taxes applicable to the Closed Block, which are funded in the Closed
Block, are reflected as a component of federal income tax expense in the
Company's statement of operations. Since many expenses related to the Closed
Block are funded outside the Closed Block, operating costs and expenses outside
the Closed Block are disproportionate to the level of business outside the
Closed Block.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
conformity with GAAP. Prior to 1996, MONY, as a mutual life insurance company,
prepared its financial statements in conformity with accounting practices
prescribed or permitted by the New York State Insurance Department ("SAP"),
which accounting practices were considered to be GAAP for mutual life insurance
companies. As of January 1, 1996, MONY adopted Financial Accounting Standards
Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 40, Applicability of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles to Mutual Life Insurance and Other Enterprises (the
"Interpretation"), and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
120, Accounting and Reporting by Mutual Life Insurance Enterprises and by
Insurance Enterprises for Certain Long Duration Participating Policies (the
"Standard"). The Interpretation and the Standard require mutual life insurance
companies to adopt all applicable authoritative GAAP pronouncements in their
general purpose financial statements. Accordingly, the initial effect of
applying the Interpretation and the Standard has been reported retroactively
through the restatement of previously issued financial statements presented
herein for comparative purposes (see Note 19). Certain reclassifications have
been made in the amounts presented for prior periods to conform those periods to
the current presentation.
During 1997, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive
Income, and SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information, which were issued by the FASB in June of 1997. SFAS No. 130
established standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its
components in general purpose financial statements. SFAS No. 131 established
standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about
operating segments in their annual and interim financial statements. SFAS No.
131 also established standards for disclosures about an enterprise's products
and services, geographic areas, and major customers. All periods presented
herein reflect the provisions of both SFAS No. 130 and SFAS No. 131.
In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures
about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits," which is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS 132 revises and standardizes
disclosures required by SFAS 87, SFAS 88 and SFAS 106. The Company has adopted
this standard for its 1998 fiscal year (see Note 7).
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly
from those estimates. The most significant estimates made in conjunction with
the preparation of the Company's financial statements include those used in
determining (i) deferred policy acquisition costs, (ii) the liability for future
policy benefits, and (iii) valuation allowances for mortgage loans and real
estate to be disposed of, and impairment writedowns for real estate held for
investment.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company and those partnerships in which the Company has a majority voting
interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated.
Minority interest related to partnerships that are consolidated, which is
included in Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities, amounted to $33.5 million
and $48.7 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Transaction
In connection with the Demutualization on the Plan Effective Date, eligible
policyholders received, in the aggregate, approximately $20.6 million of cash,
$13.2 million of policy credits and 34.3 million shares of common stock of the
MONY Group in exchange for their membership interests in MONY. The
demutualization was accounted for as a reorganization. Accordingly, the
Company's retained earnings at the Plan Effective Date (net of the
aforementioned cash payments and policy credits which were charged directly to
retained earnings) were reclassified to "Common stock" and "Capital in excess of
par".
Also, on the Plan Effective Date, the MONY Group consummated the Offerings.
In conjunction therewith, approximately 12.9 million shares of its common stock
were issued at an initial public offering price of $23.50 per share. Net
proceeds from the Offerings totaled $282.5 million.
In addition, the capital of the MONY Group includes $10.0 million relating
to the Warrants (see Note 2), which as a subsidiary of MONY prior to the Plan
Effective Date, was recorded in MONY's consolidated financial statements as
minority interest.
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Valuation of Investments and Realized Gains and Losses
All of the Company's fixed maturity securities are classified as
available-for-sale and are reported at estimated fair value. The Company's
equity securities are comprised of investments in common stocks and limited
partnership interests. The Company's investments in common stocks are classified
as available-for-sale and are reported at estimated fair value. The Company
accounts for its investments in limited partnership interests in accordance with
the equity method of accounting or the cost method of accounting depending upon
the Company's percentage of ownership of the partnership and the date it was
acquired. In general, partnership interests acquired after May 18, 1995 are
accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting if the
Company's ownership interest exceeds 3 percent, whereas, if the partnership was
acquired prior to May 18, 1995, the equity method would be applied only if the
Company's ownership interest exceeded 20 percent. In all other circumstances the
Company accounts for its investment in limited partnership interests in
accordance with the cost method. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity
securities and common stocks are reported as a separate component of other
comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes and an adjustment for the
effect on deferred policy acquisition costs that would have occurred if such
gains and losses had been realized. The cost of fixed maturity securities and
common stock is adjusted for impairments in value deemed to be other than
temporary. These adjustments are reflected as realized losses on investments.
Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are determined on the basis of
specific identification.
Mortgage loans on real estate are stated at their unpaid principal
balances, net of valuation allowances. Valuation allowances are established for
the excess of the carrying value of a mortgage loan over its estimated fair
value when the loan is considered to be impaired. Mortgage loans are considered
to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable
that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the
contractual terms of the loan agreement. Estimated fair value is based on either
the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's
original effective interest rate, or the loan's observable market price (if
considered to be a practical expedient), or the fair value of the collateral if
the loan is collateral dependent and if foreclosure of the loan is considered
probable. The provision for loss is reported as a realized loss on investment.
Loans in foreclosure and loans considered to be impaired, other than
restructured loans, are placed on non-accrual status. Interest received on
non-accrual status mortgage loans is included in investment income in the period
received. Interest income on restructured mortgage loans is accrued at the
restructured loans' interest rate.
Real estate held for investment, as well as related improvements, are
generally stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is determined using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset (which may
range from 5 to 40 years). Cost is adjusted for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not
be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, management
estimates the future cash flows expected from real estate investments, including
the proceeds on disposition. If the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash
flows is less than the carrying amount of the real estate, an impairment loss is
recognized. Impairment losses are based on the estimated fair value of the real
estate, which is generally computed using the present value of expected future
cash flows from the real estate discounted at a rate commensurate with the
underlying risks. Real estate acquired in satisfaction of debt is recorded at
estimated fair value at the date of foreclosure. Real estate that management
intends to sell is classified as "to be disposed of". Real estate to be disposed
of is reported at the lower of its current carrying value or estimated fair
value less estimated sales costs. Changes in reported values relating to real
estate to be disposed of and impairments of real estate held for investment are
reported as realized gains or losses on investments.
Policy loans are carried at their unpaid principal balances.
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks and
highly liquid debt instruments with an original maturity of three months or
less.
Recognition of Insurance Revenue and Related Benefits
Premiums from participating and non-participating traditional life, health
and annuity policies with life contingencies are recognized as premium income
when due. Benefits and expenses are matched with such income so as to result in
the recognition of profits over the life of the contracts. This match is
accomplished by means of the provision for liabilities for future policy
benefits and the deferral and subsequent amortization of policy acquisition
costs.
Premiums from universal life and investment-type contracts are reported as
deposits to policyholders' account balances. Revenue from these types of
products consist of amounts assessed during the period against policyholders'
account balances for policy administration charges, cost of insurance and
surrender charges. Policy benefits charged to expense include benefit claims
incurred in the period in excess of the related policyholders' account balance.
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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs ("DAC")
The costs of acquiring new business, principally commissions, underwriting,
agency, and policy issue expenses, all of which vary with and are primarily
related to the production of new business, are deferred.
For participating traditional life policies, DAC is amortized over the
expected life of the contracts (30 years) as a constant percentage based on the
present value of estimated gross margins expected to be realized over the life
of the contracts using the expected investment yield. At December 31, 1998, the
expected investment yield was 7.32%, for the year 1999 with subsequent years
grading down to an ultimate aggregate yield of 7.12% in year 2013. Estimated
gross margins include anticipated premiums and investment results less claims
and administrative expenses, changes in the net level premium reserve and
expected annual policyholder dividends.
For universal life products and investment-type products, DAC is amortized
over the expected life of the contracts (ranging from 15 to 30 years) as a
constant percentage based on the present value of estimated gross profits
expected to be realized over the life of the contracts using the initial locked
in contract rate. The contract rate for all products is 8%. Estimated gross
profits arise principally from investment results, mortality and expense margins
and surrender charges.
DAC is subject to recoverability testing at the time of policy issuance and
loss recognition testing at the end of each accounting period. The effect on the
amortization of DAC of revisions in estimated experience is reflected in
earnings in the period such estimates are revised. In addition, the effect on
the DAC asset that would result from the realization of unrealized gains
(losses) is recognized through an offset to Other Comprehensive Income as of the
balance sheet date.
Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders' Account Balances
Future policy benefit liabilities for participating traditional life
policies are calculated using a net level premium method on the basis of
actuarial assumptions equal to guaranteed mortality and dividend fund interest
rates. The liability for annual dividends represents the accrual of annual
dividends earned. Dividend fund interest assumptions range from 2.0 percent to
5.5 percent.
Policyholders' account balances for universal life and investment-type
contracts represent an accumulation of gross premium payments plus credited
interest less expense and mortality charges and withdrawals. The weighted
average interest crediting rate for universal life products was approximately
5.7%, 5.8% and 5.8% for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively. The weighted average interest crediting rate for investment-type
products was approximately 5.6 percent for each of the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.
Dividends to Policyholders
Dividends to policyholders, which are substantially all on the Closed Block
Business (see Note 3) are determined annually by the Board of Directors of MONY
Life. The aggregate amount of policyholders' dividends is related to actual
interest, mortality, morbidity and expense experience for the year.
Participating Business
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, participating business, substantially all of
which is in the Closed Block, represented approximately 72.6% and 81.0% of the
Company's life insurance in force, and 84.2% and 88.4% of the number of life
insurance policies in force, respectively. For each of the years ended December
31, 1998 and 1997, participating business, represented approximately 99.9% of
life insurance premiums.
Property, Equipment, and Leasehold Improvements
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, which are reported in Other
Assets, are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.
Depreciation is determined using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the related assets which generally range from 3 to 40 years.
Amortization of leasehold improvements is determined using the straight-line
method over the lesser of the unexpired lease term or the estimated useful life
of the improvement.
Accumulated depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of
leasehold improvements was $71.0 million and $58.5 million at December 31, 1998
and 1997, respectively. Related depreciation and amortization expense was $11.4
million, $8.8 million, and $5.9 million for the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997, and 1996, respectively.
Federal Income Taxes
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with its life
and non-life affiliates except Sagamore Financial Corporation and its
subsidiaries. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on
the
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difference between financial statement carrying amounts and income tax bases of
assets and liabilities using enacted income tax rates and laws.
Reinsurance
The Company has reinsured certain of its life insurance and investment
contracts with other insurance companies under various agreements. Amounts due
from reinsurers are estimated based on assumptions consistent with those used in
establishing the liabilities related to the underlying reinsured contracts.
Policy and contract liabilities are reported gross of reserve credits. Gains on
reinsurance are deferred and amortized into income over the remaining life of
the underlying reinsured contracts.
In determining whether a reinsurance contract qualifies for reinsurance
accounting, SFAS No. 113 requires that there be a "reasonable possibility" that
the reinsurer may realize a "significant loss" from assuming insurance risk
under the contract. In making this assessment, the Company projects the results
of the policies reinsured under the contract under various scenarios and
assesses the probability of such results actually occurring. The projected
results represent the present value of all the cash flows under the reinsurance
contract. The Company generally defines a "reasonable possibility" as having a
probability of at least 10%. In assessing whether the projected results of the
reinsured business constitute a "significant loss", the Company considers: (i)
the ratio of the aggregate projected loss, discounted at an appropriate rate of
interest (the "aggregate projected loss"), to an estimate of the reinsurer's
investment in the contract, as hereafter defined, and (ii) the ratio of the
aggregate projected loss to an estimate of the total premiums to be received by
the reinsurer under the contract discounted at an appropriate rate of interest.
The reinsurer's investment in a reinsurance contract consists of amounts
paid to the ceding company at the inception of the contract (e.g. expense
allowances and the excess of liabilities assumed by the reinsurer over the
assets transferred to the reinsurer under the contract) plus the amount of
capital required to support such business consistent with prudent business
practices, regulatory requirements, and the reinsurer's credit rating. The
Company estimates the capital required to support such business based on what it
considers to be an appropriate level of risk-based capital in light of
regulatory requirements and prudent business practices.
Separate Accounts
Separate accounts are established in conformity with insurance laws and are
generally not chargeable with liabilities that arise from any other business of
the Company. Separate account assets are subject to general account claims only
to the extent that the value of such assets exceeds the separate account
liabilities. Investments held in separate accounts and liabilities of the
separate accounts are reported separately as assets and liabilities.
Substantially all separate account assets are reported at estimated fair value.
Investment income and gains or losses on the investments of separate accounts
accrue directly to contractholders and, accordingly, are not reflected in the
Company's consolidated statements of income and cash flows. Fees charged to the
separate accounts by the Company (including mortality charges, policy
administration fees and surrender charges) are reflected in the Company's
revenues.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- Non-cash Transactions
For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively, real
estate of $5.0 million, $14.4 million, and $29.1 million was acquired in
satisfaction of debt. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company owned real
estate acquired in satisfaction of debt of $143.2 million and $326.1 million,
respectively. Other non-cash transactions, which are reflected in the statement
of cash flows as a reconciling item from net income to net cash provided by
operating activities, consisted primarily of stock distributions from the
Company's partnership investments and payment-in-kind for interest due on
certain fixed maturity securities.
Extraordinary Item -- Demutualization Expenses
The accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income
reflect extraordinary charges (net of taxes) of $27.2 million and $13.3 million
for the year ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, relating to costs
associated with the Demutualization.
Earnings Per Share
Under GAAP, earnings per share is presented only for periods since the
effective date of the Transaction (November 16, 1998). In addition, on a pro
forma basis, earnings per share is presented as if the Transaction had occurred
as of January 1, 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Basic earnings per share for the period from November 16, 1998 through
December 31, 1998 is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding
during such period. The unaudited basic pro forma earnings per share for the
year ended December 31, 1998 is based on the weighted average number of shares
that would have been outstanding during the year had the Transaction occurred as
of January 1, 1998. Diluted earnings per share and unaudited diluted pro forma
earnings per share amounts are computed the same as in the respective
calculations of basic and pro forma basic earnings per share amounts,
respectively, except that such calculations assume the exercise of the Warrants
at the beginning of the periods presented. For purposes of this calculation at
December 31, 1998, the exercise price of the Warrants was determined by assuming
that the average daily closing prices of the common stock of MONY Group for the
40 trading days following the first 20 trading days after December 24, 1998 was
equal to the closing price of such common stock at December 31, 1998 (see Note
2). The aforementioned 40 trading day period ended on March 24, 1999.
Accordingly, the actual exercise price of the Warrants, which will be used in
diluted earnings per share calculations for periods subsequent to December 31,
1998, is $23.50 per share.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In January 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
issued Statement of Position (SOP) 97-3, "Accounting by Insurance and Other
Enterprises for Insurance-Related Assessments". SOP 97-3 provides guidance for
determining when an entity should recognize a liability for guaranty fund and
other insurance-related assessments and when it may recognize an asset for a
portion or all of the assessment liability or paid assessment that can be
recovered through premium tax offsets or policy surcharges. SOP 97-3 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. Adoption of SOP
97-3 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial
condition or results of operations.
In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
issued SOP 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or
Obtained for Internal Use". SOP 98-1 provides guidance for determining when an
entity should capitalize or expense external and internal costs of computer
software developed or obtained for internal use. SOP 98-1 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. Adoption of SOP 98-1 is not
expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial condition or
results of operations.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 133 requires all derivatives to be
recognized in the statement of financial position as either assets or
liabilities and measured at fair value. The corresponding derivative gains and
losses should be reported based on the hedge relationship that exists, if there
is one. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as
hedges or that do not meet the hedge accounting criteria in SFAS 133, are
required to be reported in earnings. SFAS 133 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 1999. Adoption of SFAS 133 is not expected to have a
material effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
5. SEGMENT INFORMATION:
The Company's business activities consist of the following: protection
product operations, accumulation product operations, mutual fund operations,
securities broker-dealer operations, insurance brokerage operations, and certain
insurance lines of business no longer written by the Company (the "run-off
businesses"). These business activities represent the Company's operating
segments. Except as discussed below, these segments are managed separately
because they either provide different products or services, are subject to
different regulation, require different strategies, or have different technology
requirements.
Management considers the Company's mutual fund operations to be an integral
part of the products offered by the Company's accumulation products segment,
since substantially all the mutual funds sold by the Company are offered
through, and in conjunction with, the products marketed by the accumulation
products segment. Accordingly, for management purposes (including, performance
assessment and making decisions regarding the allocation of resources), the
Company aggregates its mutual fund operations with its accumulation products
segment.
Of the aforementioned segments, only the protection products segment and
the accumulation products segment qualify as reportable segments in accordance
with FASB Statement No. 131. All of the Company's other segments are combined
and reported in an other products segment.
Products comprising the protection products segment primarily include a
wide range of individual life insurance products, including: permanent and last
survivor whole life, term life, universal life, variable universal life, group
life, and group universal life. In addition, included in the protection products
segment are: (i) the assets and liabilities transferred pursuant to the Group
Pension Transaction, as well as the Group Pension Profits (see Note 10), (ii)
the Closed Block assets and liabilities, as well as the Contribution from the
Closed Block, and (iii) the Company's disability income insurance business.
Products comprising the accumulation products segment primarily include fixed
annuities, non-
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participating interest sensitive products (including; single premium deferred
annuities, flexible premium deferred annuities, immediate annuities, and
flexible premium variable annuities), proprietary mutual funds, investment
management services, and certain other financial services products. The
Company's other products segment primarily consists of the securities
broker-dealer operation, the insurance brokerage operation, and the run-off
businesses. The securities broker-dealer operation markets the Company's
proprietary investment products and, in addition, provides customers of the
Company's protection and accumulation products access to other non-proprietary
investment products (including stocks, bonds, limited partnership interests,
tax-exempt unit investment trusts and other investment securities). The
insurance brokerage operation provides the Company's field agency force with
access to life, annuity, small group health and specialty insurance products
written by other carriers to meet the insurance and investment needs of its
customers. The run-off businesses primarily consist of group life and health
business, as well as group pension business that was not included in the Group
Pension Transaction (see Note 10).
Set forth in the table below is certain financial information with respect
to the Company's operating segments as of and for each of the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, as well as amounts not allocated to the
segments. Except for various allocations discussed below, the accounting
policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of
significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates the performance of each
operating segment based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes
and nonrecurring items (e.g. items of an unusual or infrequent nature). The
Company does not allocate certain nonrecurring items to the segments. In
addition, all segment revenues are from external customers.
Assets have been allocated to the segments in amounts sufficient to support
the associated liabilities of each segment. In addition, capital is allocated to
each segment in amounts sufficient to maintain a targeted regulatory risk-based
capital ("RBC") level for each segment (see Note 19). Allocations of net
investment income and net realized gains on investments were based on the amount
of assets allocated to each segment. Other costs and operating expenses were
allocated to each of the segments based on: (i) a review of the nature of such
costs, (ii) time studies analyzing the amount of employee compensation costs
incurred by each segment, and (iii) cost estimates included in the Company's
product pricing. Substantially all non-cash transactions and impaired real
estate (including real estate acquired in satisfaction of debt) have been
allocated to the Protection Products segment (see Note 4).
Amounts reported as "unallocated amounts" in the table below primarily
relate to: (i) contracts issued by MONY Life relating to its employee benefit
plans, (ii) assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the MONY Group, (iii)
expenses incurred in 1996 and 1995 relating to settlements and reserves for
various lawsuits and legal disputes, including lawsuits against the Company
alleging market conduct improprieties (see Note 18), and (iv) expenses incurred
in 1996 in connection with special termination benefits paid to certain
employees under an early retirement program (see Note 7).
SEGMENT SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
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($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
PREMIUMS:
Protection Products......................................... $ 602.2 $ 817.0 $ 837.4
Accumulation Products....................................... 2.6 5.0 4.2
Other Products.............................................. 16.9 16.6 18.2
--------- --------- ---------
$ 621.7 $ 838.6 $ 859.8
========= ========= =========
UNIVERSAL LIFE AND INVESTMENT-TYPE PRODUCT POLICY FEES:
Protection Products......................................... $ 86.2 $ 74.9 $ 63.4
Accumulation Products....................................... 64.1 50.9 36.6
Other Products.............................................. 1.3 1.5 0.9
--------- --------- ---------
$ 151.6 $ 127.3 $ 100.9
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
--------- --------- ---------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET INVESTMENT INCOME AND NET REALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON
INVESTMENTS:
Protection Products......................................... $ 655.5 $ 611.9 $ 605.3
Accumulation Products....................................... 136.3 131.4 144.0
Other Products.............................................. 63.8 59.9 74.6
Unallocated amounts......................................... 2.2 1.9 3.6
--------- --------- ---------
$ 857.8 $ 805.1 $ 827.5
========= ========= =========
OTHER INCOME:
Protection Products(1)(7)................................... $ 85.5 $ 94.9 $ 87.7
Accumulation Products....................................... 72.8 52.1 32.2
Other Products.............................................. 61.1 53.1 52.2
Unallocated amounts......................................... 5.7 5.3 4.7
--------- --------- ---------
$ 225.1 $ 205.4 $ 176.8
========= ========= =========
AMORTIZATION OF DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS:
Protection Products......................................... $ 92.4 $ 146.8 $ 135.0
Accumulation Products....................................... 29.6 34.4 23.2
--------- --------- ---------
$ 122.0 $ 181.2 $ 158.2
========= ========= =========
BENEFITS TO POLICYHOLDERS:(2)
Protection Products......................................... $ 663.4 $ 821.1 $ 854.0
Accumulation Products....................................... 79.6 92.5 102.8
Other Products.............................................. 41.6 45.2 54.1
Unallocated amounts......................................... 7.9 7.2 8.2
--------- --------- ---------
$ 792.5 $ 966.0 $ 1,019.1
========= ========= =========
OTHER OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Protection Products......................................... $ 287.1 $ 281.0 $ 276.3
Accumulation Products....................................... 84.4 66.3 52.8
Other Products.............................................. 80.2 66.2 81.9
Unallocated amounts......................................... 0.0 3.7 44.8
--------- --------- ---------
$ 451.7 $ 417.2 $ 455.8
========= ========= =========
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES:
Protection Products......................................... $ 193.7 $ 129.0 $ 101.2
Accumulation Products....................................... 80.5 44.1 35.9
Other Products.............................................. 20.0 18.3 8.1
Unallocated amounts......................................... 0.0 (3.7) (44.7)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 294.2 $ 187.7 $ 100.5
========= ========= =========
ASSETS:
Protection Products(3)(8)................................... $16,578.7 $15,776.5 $15,158.5
Accumulation Products....................................... 6,171.3 5,757.9 4,747.2
Other Products.............................................. 1,256.2 1,234.2 1,417.1
Unallocated amounts......................................... 949.8 842.7 820.7
--------- --------- ---------
$24,956.0 $23,611.3 $22,143.5
========= ========= =========
DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS:
Protection Products(9)...................................... $ 857.6 $ 874.1 $ 961.8
Accumulation Products....................................... 136.7 133.0 133.4
--------- --------- ---------
$ 994.3 $ 1,007.1 $ 1,095.2
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
--------- --------- ---------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES:
Protection Products(4)(10).................................. $10,267.0 $10,105.7 $ 9,996.2
Accumulation Products....................................... 1,318.6 1,416.1 1,601.7
Other Products.............................................. 455.6 513.4 542.4
Unallocated amounts......................................... 17.4 16.5 88.3
--------- --------- ---------
$12,058.6 $12,051.7 $12,228.6
========= ========= =========
SEPARATE ACCOUNT LIABILITIES:(5)
Protection Products(6)...................................... $ 4,056.8 $ 3,720.1 $ 3,393.0
Accumulation Products....................................... 4,452.6 4,002.6 2,851.4
Other Products.............................................. 621.9 547.7 625.6
Unallocated amounts......................................... 776.4 736.0 650.4
--------- --------- ---------
$ 9,907.7 $ 9,006.4 $ 7,520.4
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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(1) Includes Group Pension Profits of $56.8 million, $60.0 million and $59.5
million for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
(See Note 10).
(2) Includes interest credited to policyholders' account balances.
(3) Includes assets transferred in the Group Pension Transaction of $5,751.8
million, $5,714.9 million and $5,627.6 million as of December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996, respectively.
(4) Includes policyholder liabilities transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction of $1,824.9 million, $1,991.0 million and $2,158.1 million as
of December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 respectively.
(5) Each segment includes separate account assets in an amount not less than
the corresponding liability reported.
(6) Includes separate account liabilities transferred in the Group Pension
Transaction of $3,829.6 million, $3,614.0 million and $3,358.3 million as
of December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
(7) Includes $5.7 million relating to the Contribution from the Closed Block
for the period from November 16, 1998 through December 31, 1998 (see Note 3
and Note 20).
(8) Includes Closed Block assets of $6,161.2 million as of December 31, 1998
(see Note 3 and Note 20).
(9) Includes deferred policy acquisition costs allocated to the Closed Block of
$554.6 million as of December 31, 1998 (see Note 3 and Note 20).
(10) Includes Closed Block policyholders' liabilities of $7,177.1 million as of
December 31, 1998 (see Note 3 and Note 20).
Substantially all of the Company's revenues are derived in the United
States. Revenue derived from outside the United States is not material and
revenue derived from any single customer does not exceed 10 percent of total
consolidated revenues.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Following is a summary of revenues by product for the years ended December
31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
PREMIUMS:
Individual life(1).......................................... $602.5 $742.4 $762.7
Disability income insurance................................. 0.2 74.6 74.8
Group insurance............................................. 16.9 16.6 18.1
Other....................................................... 2.1 5.0 4.2
------ ------ ------
Total............................................. $621.7 $838.6 $859.8
====== ====== ======
UNIVERSAL LIFE AND INVESTMENT-TYPE
PRODUCT POLICY FEES:
Universal life.............................................. $ 52.2 $ 52.1 $ 45.1
Variable universal life..................................... 23.6 14.0 8.9
Group universal life........................................ 10.4 8.7 9.4
Individual variable annuities............................... 63.4 50.0 35.2
Individual fixed annuities.................................. 2.0 2.5 2.3
------ ------ ------
Total............................................. $151.6 $127.3 $100.9
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) Excludes revenues from individual life in the Closed Block of $100.1
million, for the period from November 16, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
6. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS:
Policy acquisition costs deferred and amortized in 1998, 1997 and 1996 are
as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, beginning of year.................................. $1,007.1 $1,095.2 $1,047.1
Balance transferred to the Closed Block at November 16,
1998...................................................... (562.3) -- --
-------- -------- --------
444.8 1,095.2 1,047.1
-------- -------- --------
Cost deferred during the year............................... 124.7 141.0 145.3
Amortized to expense during the year........................ (122.0) (181.2) (158.2)
Effect on DAC from unrealized gains (losses) (see Note 4)... (7.8) (47.9) 61.0
-------- -------- --------
Balance, end of year........................................ $ 439.7 $1,007.1 $1,095.2
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
7. PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
Pension Plans --
The Company has a qualified pension plan covering substantially all of its
salaried employees. The provisions of the plan provide both (a) defined benefit
accruals based on (i) years of service, (ii) the employee's final average annual
compensation and (iii) wage bases or benefits under Social Security and (b)
defined contribution accruals based on a Company matching contribution equal to
100% of the employee's elective deferrals under the incentive savings plan for
employees up to 3% of the employee's eligible compensation and an additional 2%
of eligible compensation for each active participant. The Company did not make
any contribution in the current year or prior year under Section 404 of the
Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") because the plan was fully funded under Section
412 of the IRC.
In April 1996, the Company offered special benefits to its employees who
elected by May 31, 1996, voluntary termination of employment (special
termination benefits). The special termination benefits represented benefits in
excess of that which would normally be due to employees electing to retire
early. These excess benefits were calculated based on grants of additional years
of service and age used in the benefit calculation. All of the special
termination benefits relating to the Company's qualified plan, which aggregated
$10.6 million, were paid from the Plan's assets. All the benefits paid relating
to the Company's non-qualified plan, which aggregated $3.4 million, were paid
directly from the Company's assets. As a result of the aforementioned early
retirement offer, the Company recorded a charge of $14.0 million in 1996 and
reflected this amount in Other Operating Costs and Expenses.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The assets of the qualified pension plan are primarily invested in MONY
Pooled Accounts which include common stock, real estate, private placement debt
securities and bonds. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, $457.3 million and $430.3
million were invested in the MONY Pooled Accounts. Benefits of $26.3 million,
$24.2 million and $30.7 million were paid by this plan for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.
The Company also sponsors a non-qualified employee excess pension plan,
which provides both defined benefits and defined contribution accruals in excess
of Internal Revenue Service limits to certain employees. The benefits are based
on years of service and the employees final average annual compensation. Pension
benefits are paid from Company's general accounts.
Postretirement Benefits --
The Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits for
retired employees and field underwriters. The Company amortizes its unamortized
postretirement transition obligation over a period of twenty years.
Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the
amounts reported for the health care plan. A one-percentage point change in
assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1-PERCENTAGE- 1-PERCENTAGE-
POINT INCREASE POINT DECREASE
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Effect on total of service and interest cost components..... $ 27,328 $ (29,218)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation................. 294,001 (328,624)
</TABLE>
The following presents the change in the benefit obligation, change in plan
assets and other information with respect to the Company's qualified and
non-qualified defined benefit pension plans and other benefits which represents
the Company's post-retirement benefit obligation:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PENSION BENEFITS OTHER BENEFITS
---------------- ------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------ ------ ------- -------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year..................... $390.1 $348.5 $ 101.1 $ 93.4
Service cost................................................ 14.4 12.9 1.3 1.0
Interest cost............................................... 26.3 27.5 6.4 6.7
Actuarial (gain)/loss....................................... 2.0 33.0 (3.0) 7.4
Benefits paid............................................... (34.5) (31.8) (5.8) (7.4)
------ ------ ------- -------
Benefit obligation at end of year........................... 398.3 390.1 100.0 101.1
------ ------ ------- -------
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year.............. $432.5 $393.4 $ $
Actual return on plan assets................................ 56.7 66.5
Employer contribution....................................... 5.1 4.4 5.8 7.4
Benefits and expenses paid.................................. (34.5) (31.8) (5.8) (7.4)
------ ------ ------- -------
Fair value of plan assets at end of year.................... 459.8 432.5 -- --
------ ------ ------- -------
Funded status............................................... 61.5 42.4 (100.0) (101.1)
Unrecognized actuarial loss/(gain).......................... 16.4 19.7 11.1 14.3
Unamortized transition obligation........................... (19.8) (27.3) 42.7 45.8
Unrecognized prior service cost............................. 9.7 10.7 0.0 0.0
------ ------ ------- -------
Net amount recognized....................................... $ 67.8 $ 45.5 $ (46.2) $ (41.0)
====== ====== ======= =======
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position
consist of:
Prepaid benefit cost........................................ $103.0 $ 89.4 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
Accrued benefit liability................................... (39.5) (45.3) (46.2) (41.0)
Intangible asset............................................ 1.4 4.3 0.0 0.0
Accumulated other comprehensive income...................... 2.9 (2.9) 0.0 0.0
------ ------ ------- -------
Net amount recognized....................................... $ 67.8 $ 45.5 $ (46.2) $ (41.0)
====== ====== ======= =======
</TABLE>
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The Company's qualified plan had assets of $459.8 million and $432.5
million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The projected benefit
obligation and accumulated benefit obligation for the qualified plan were $350.8
million and $311.5 million at December 31, 1998 and $333.2 million and $306.3
million at December 31, 1997, respectively.
The projected benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation for the
non-qualified defined benefit pension plan, which is unfunded, were $47.5
million and $39.5 million at December 31, 1998 and $56.9 million and $45.3
million at December 31, 1997, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PENSION BENEFITS OTHER BENEFITS
---------------- ------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------ ------ ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31:
Discount rate............................................... 6.75% 6.75% 6.75% 6.75%
Expected return on plan assets.............................. 10.0% 10.0% -- --
Rate of compensation increase............................... 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
</TABLE>
For measurements purposes, a 11% percent annual rate of increase in the per
capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed for 1998. The rate was
assumed to decrease gradually to 6% percent for 2010 and remain at that level
thereafter.
Components of net periodic benefit cost for the pension and other
post-retirement plans are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PENSION BENEFITS OTHER BENEFITS
-------------------------- -----------------------
1998 1997 1996 1998 1997 1996
------ ------ ------ ----- ----- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST
Service cost..................................... $ 14.4 $ 12.9 $ 13.9 $ 1.3 $ 1.0 $ 1.8
Interest cost.................................... 26.3 27.5 25.1 6.4 6.7 6.4
Expected return on plan assets................... (41.8) (38.0) (36.7) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Amortization of prior service cost............... 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Special Termination Benefits..................... 14.0
Recognized net actuarial loss.................... 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.4
Amortization of Transition Items................. (7.5) (7.5) (7.5) 3.1 3.1 3.1
------ ------ ------ ----- ----- -----
Net periodic benefit cost........................ $ (7.6) $ (4.0) $ 9.9 $10.9 $10.8 $11.7
====== ====== ====== ===== ===== =====
</TABLE>
The Company also has a qualified money purchase pension plan covering
substantially all career field underwriters. Company contributions of 5% of
earnings plus an additional 2% of such earnings in excess of the social security
wage base are made each year. In addition, after-tax voluntary field underwriter
contributions of up to 10% of earnings are allowed. At December 31, 1998 and
1997, the fair value of plan assets was $222.2 million and $211.0 million,
respectively. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, the Company
contributed $3.2 million, $3.3 million and $3.7 million to the plan,
respectively, which amounts are reflected in Other Operating Costs and Expenses.
The Company has a non-qualified defined contribution plan, which is
unfunded. The non-qualified defined contribution plan projected benefit
obligation which equaled the accumulated benefit obligation was $48.4 million
and $42.9 million as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The
non-qualified defined contribution plan's net periodic expense was $6.6 million,
$9.4 million and $7.2 million for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and
1996 respectively.
The Company also has incentive savings plans in which substantially all
employees and career field underwriters are eligible to participate. The Company
matches field underwriter contributions up to 2% of eligible compensation and
may also make an additional profit sharing contribution for non-officer
employees. As with the Employee Excess Plan, the Company also sponsors
non-qualified excess defined contribution plans for both the field underwriter
retirement plan and the incentive savings plan for field underwriters.
8. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES:
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with its life
and non-life affiliates, except Sagamore Financial Corporation and its
subsidiaries.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Federal income taxes have been calculated in accordance with the provisions
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. A summary of the Federal
income tax expense (benefit) is presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------ ------ ------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Federal income tax (benefit) expense:
Current................................................... $ 84.9 $104.1 $ 76.6
Deferred.................................................. 18.1 (46.8) (32.6)
------ ------ ------
Total............................................. $103.0 $ 57.3 $ 44.0
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Federal income taxes reported in the consolidated statements of income are
different from the amounts determined by multiplying the earnings before federal
income taxes by the statutory federal income tax rate of 35%. The sources of the
difference and the tax effects of each are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------ ----- -----
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Tax at statutory rate....................................... $103.0 $65.7 $35.2
Differential earnings amount................................ -- (5.8) 12.8
Dividends received deduction................................ (1.4) (0.5) (0.5)
Other....................................................... 1.4 (2.1) (3.5)
------ ----- -----
Provision for income taxes.................................. $103.0 $57.3 $44.0
====== ===== =====
</TABLE>
The Company's federal income tax returns for years through 1991 have been
examined by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). No material adjustments were
proposed by the IRS as a result of these examinations. In the opinion of
management, adequate provision has been made for any additional taxes which may
become due with respect to open years.
The components of deferred tax liabilities and assets at December 31, 1998
and 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------ ------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred policy acquisition costs........................... $127.9 $251.4
Fixed maturities and equity securities...................... 68.2 65.8
Other (net)(1).............................................. 71.3 27.3
Nonlife subsidiaries........................................ 8.3 0.0
------ ------
Total deferred tax liabilities.............................. 275.7 344.5
------ ------
Policyholder and separate account liabilities............... 113.8 176.0
Accrued expenses............................................ 70.4 55.2
Deferred compensation and benefits.......................... 24.0 8.6
Policyholder dividends...................................... 39.8 39.1
Real estate and mortgages................................... 29.4 54.1
------ ------
Total deferred tax assets................................... 277.4 333.0
------ ------
Net deferred tax asset/(liability).......................... $ 1.7 $(11.5)
====== ======
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) Includes $25.7 million and $20.9 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997 of
deferred taxes relating to net unrealized gains on fixed maturity securities
in the AEGON Portfolio (see Note 10).
The Company is required to establish a valuation allowance for any portion
of the deferred tax asset that management believes will not be realized. In the
opinion of management, it is more likely than not that it will realize the
benefit of the deferred tax assets and, therefore, no such valuation allowance
has been established.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
9. LEASES:
The Company has entered into various operating lease agreements for office
space, furniture and equipment. These leases have remaining non-cancelable lease
terms in excess of one year. Total rental expense for these operating leases
amounted to $8.6 million in 1998, $14.5 million in 1997 and $15.1 million in
1996. The future minimum rental obligations under these leases at December 31,
1998 are as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1999........................................................ $ 8.6
2000........................................................ 7.3
2001........................................................ 6.1
2002........................................................ 7.7
2003........................................................ 7.5
Later years................................................. 106.7
------
$143.9
======
</TABLE>
10. THE GROUP PENSION TRANSACTION:
On December 31, 1993 (the "Group Pension Transaction Date"), the Company
entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") with AEGON USA, Inc. ("AEGON") under
which the Company transferred a substantial portion of its group pension
business (hereafter referred to as the "Group Pension Transaction"), including
its full service group pension contracts, consisting primarily of tax- deferred
annuity, 401(k) and managed funds lines of business, to AEGON's wholly-owned
subsidiary, AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc. ("AUSA"). The Company also
transferred to AUSA the corporate infrastructure supporting the group pension
business, including data processing systems, facilities and regional offices.
AUSA was newly formed by AEGON solely for the purpose of facilitating this
transaction. In connection with the transaction, the Company and AEGON have
entered into certain service agreements. These agreements, among other things,
provide that the Company will continue to manage the transferred assets, and
that AUSA will continue to provide certain administrative services to the
Company's remaining group pension contracts not included in the transfer.
The transferred group pension business consisted of approximately $6.4
billion in group pension assets and liabilities, which was comprised of
approximately $2.8 billion of general account assets and liabilities, and $3.6
billion of separate account assets and liabilities. The transfer was initially
structured in the form of indemnity reinsurance, however, the Agreement
contemplated that the transfer would be restructured in the form of assumption
reinsurance as soon as practicable following the consent of contractholders to
assumption of their contracts. Substantially all of the contractholders
consented to the assumption of their contracts by AUSA.
In addition, pursuant to the Agreement, MONY agreed to make a $200 million
capital investment in AEGON by purchasing $150 million face amount of Series A
Notes and $50 million face amount of Series B Notes (hereinafter referred to as
the "Notes"). The Series A Notes pay interest at 6.44 percent per annum and the
Series B Notes pay interest at 6.24 percent per annum. Both the Series A Notes
and the Series B Notes mature on December 31, 2002. MONY's investment in the
Series A Notes was intended to provide AEGON with the funding necessary to
capitalize AUSA.
The Company entered into the Group Pension Transaction due to downgrades of
its financial strength ratings resulting from the deterioration of its financial
position during the period from 1989 through the early 1990s. The Company's
group pension business was considered to be particularly sensitive to heightened
withdrawal and surrender activity due to requirements of many pension fund
advisors that insurance carriers have a minimum financial strength rating
consistent with a "AA" claims-paying ability rating from Standard & Poor's. In
light of the downgrades and certain highly publicized failures of life insurance
companies in the 1990s resulting from abnormally high withdrawal and surrender
activity, management became concerned with respect to the Company's ability to
sustain inordinate amounts of such activity and entered into the Group Pension
Transaction to preserve the value of such business. The transaction allowed the
Company to: (i) place the transferred Group Pension Business in a higher rated
entity which significantly diminished the risk of adverse persistency with
respect to such business, and (ii) retain all the profits resulting from the
$6.4 billion of deposits on contracts in force and transferred to AEGON on the
Group Pension Transaction Date (the "Existing Deposits"). As consideration for
the transaction, MONY remunerated AEGON by transferring to AUSA (i) the
intangible value associated with MONY's group pension franchise, including
established customer relationships, (ii) rights to substantially all the profits
associated with any new deposits made after the Group Pension Transaction Date
on the contracts which were in force and transferred by MONY to AUSA on the
Group Pension Transaction Date, and (iii) rights to substantially all the
profits on any new business generated subsequent to the Group Pension
Transaction Date.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
In accordance with GAAP, the transaction did not constitute a sale because
the Company retained substantially all the risks and rewards associated with the
Existing Deposits. Accordingly, the Company continues to reflect the transferred
assets and liabilities on its balance sheet under separate captions entitled
"Assets transferred in Group Pension Transaction" and "Liabilities transferred
in Group Pension Transaction". In addition, the Company reports in its GAAP
earnings the profits from the Existing Deposits as discussed below.
Pursuant to the Agreement, MONY receives from AUSA (i) payments on an
annual basis through December 31, 2002 (the "Group Pension Payments") equal to
all of the earnings from the Existing Deposits, (ii) a final payment (the "Final
Value Payment") at December 31, 2002 based on the remaining fair value of the
Existing Deposits, and (iii) a contingent payment (the "New Business Growth
Payment") at December 31, 2002 based on new business growth subsequent to the
Transaction Date. However, the level of new business growth necessary for MONY
to receive the New Business Growth Payment makes it unlikely that MONY will ever
receive any such payment.
With respect to the Group Pension Payments, the annual results from the
Existing Deposits are measured on a basis in accordance with the Agreement (such
basis hereafter referred to as the "Earnings Formula") which is substantially
the same as GAAP, except that: (i) asset impairments on fixed maturity
securities are only recognized when such securities are designated with an NAIC
rating of "6", and (ii) no impairment losses are recognized on mortgage loans
until such loans are disposed of or at the time, and in the calculation, of the
Final Value Payment.
Earnings which emerge from the Existing Deposits pursuant to the
application of the Earnings Formula are recorded in the Company's financial
statements only after adjustments (primarily to recognize asset impairments in
accordance with SFAS Nos. 114 and 115) to reflect such earnings on a basis
entirely in accordance with GAAP (such earnings hereafter referred to as the
"Group Pension Profits"). Losses which arise from the application of the
Earnings Formula for any annual period will be reflected in the Company's
results of operations (after adjustments to reflect such losses in accordance
with GAAP) only up to the amount for which the Company is at risk (as described
below), which at any time is equal to the then outstanding principal amount of
the Series A Notes.
Operating losses reported in any annual period pursuant to the Earnings
Formula are carried forward to reduce any earnings in subsequent years reported
pursuant to the Earnings Formula. Any resultant deficit remaining at December
31, 2002 will be deducted from the Final Value Payment and New Business Growth
Payment, if any, due to the Company. If a deficit still remains, it will be
applied (as provided for in the Agreement) as an offset against the principal
payment due to the Company upon maturity of the Series A Notes.
For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, AUSA reported
earnings to the Company pursuant to the application of the Earnings Formula of
$49.8 million, $55.7 million, and $66.7 million, respectively, and the Company
recorded Group Pension Profits of $56.8 million, $60.0 million and $59.5
million, respectively. In addition, the Company earned $12.8 million, $17.7
million, and $23.0 million of interest income on the Notes during the
aforementioned years. From 1994 through 1996, the Company reinvested an
aggregate of $169 million of the aforementioned profits and interest in
additional Series A notes (the "Additional Notes") with a face amount equal to
the amount reinvested. The Additional Notes paid interest at 1% above the
two-year U.S. Treasury rate in effect at the time of their issuance. All of the
Additional Notes were redeemed at face value by AEGON during 1997. At December
31, 1998, the remaining Series A notes held by the Company consisted of the
$150.0 million face amount of Series A Notes it acquired on December 31, 1993.
The following sets forth certain summarized financial information relating
to the Group Pension Transaction as of and for the periods indicated, including
information regarding: (i) the general account assets transferred to support the
Existing Deposits in the Group Pension Transaction (such assets hereafter
referred to as the "AEGON Portfolio"),
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(ii) the transferred separate account assets and liabilities, and (iii) the
components of revenue and expense comprising the Group Pension Profits:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS:
General Account
Fixed maturities: available for sale, at estimated fair
value (amortized cost; $1,564.6 and $1,585.4,
respectively)......................................... $1,620.2 $1,645.0
Mortgage loans on real estate.......................... 214.8 347.9
Real estate held for investment........................ 37.9 50.4
Cash and cash equivalents.............................. 21.7 24.5
Accrued investment income.............................. 27.6 33.1
-------- --------
Total general account assets........................... 1,922.2 2,100.9
Separate account assets................................... 3,829.6 3,614.0
-------- --------
Total assets...................................... $5,751.8 $5,714.9
======== ========
LIABILITIES:
General Account(1)
Policyholders' account balances........................ $1,824.9 $1,991.0
Other liabilities...................................... 24.0 33.7
-------- --------
Total general account liabilities................. 1,848.9 2,024.7
Separate account liabilities(2)........................... 3,829.6 3,614.0
-------- --------
Total liabilities................................. $5,678.5 $5,638.7
======== ========
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) Includes general account liabilities transferred in connection with the
Group Pension Transaction pursuant to indemnity reinsurance of $121.7
million and $142.8 million as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
(2) Includes separate account liabilities transferred in connection with the
Group Pension Transaction pursuant to indemnity reinsurance of $33.3 million
and $31.1 million as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Product policy fees......................................... $ 23.3 $ 23.7 $ 24.7
Net investment income....................................... 154.7 169.3 192.4
Net realized gains (losses) on investments.................. 7.2 7.1 (7.4)
------ ------ ------
Total revenues.................................... 185.2 200.1 209.7
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES:
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 108.7 117.3 125.9
Other operating costs and expenses.......................... 19.7 22.8 24.3
------ ------ ------
Total benefits and expenses....................... 128.4 140.1 150.2
Group Pension Profits............................. $ 56.8 $ 60.0 $ 59.5
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Fixed Maturity Securities
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, there were no fixed maturity securities in
the AEGON Portfolio deemed to have other than temporary impairments in value. In
addition, there were no fixed maturity securities at such dates which have been
non-income producing for the preceding twelve months.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the carrying value of problem fixed
maturities (as hereafter defined -- see Note 12) held in the AEGON Portfolio was
$0.0 million and $24.4 million, respectively. In addition, at such dates the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
carrying value of potential problem fixed maturities held in the AEGON Portfolio
was $3.7 million and $7.4 million, respectively. Also, none of the fixed
maturity securities held in the AEGON Portfolio at December 31, 1998 and 1997 or
prior thereto had been restructured.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities
held in the AEGON Portfolio, by contractual maturity dates, (excluding scheduled
sinking funds), as of December 31, 1998 are as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMORTIZED ESTIMATED
COST FAIR VALUE
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less..................................... $ 162.6 $ 164.1
Due after one year through five years....................... 752.2 778.2
Due after five years through ten years...................... 304.6 322.2
Due after ten years......................................... 37.7 38.3
-------- --------
Subtotal.................................................... 1,257.1 1,302.8
Mortgage and asset backed securities........................ 307.5 317.4
-------- --------
Total............................................. $1,564.6 $1,620.2
======== ========
</TABLE>
Fixed maturity securities that are not due at a single maturity date have been
included in the preceding table in the year of final maturity. Actual maturities
may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to
call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
The net change in unrealized investment gains (losses) represents the only
component of other comprehensive income generated by the AEGON Portfolio for the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996 and prior thereto. Following is a
summary for the AEGON Portfolio of the change in unrealized investment gains
(losses) (see Note 12):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----- ----- ------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS
Fixed maturities............................................ $(4.0) $(1.5) $(41.6)
----- ----- ------
</TABLE>
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
Mortgage loans on real estate in the AEGON Portfolio at December 31, 1998
and 1997 consist of the following ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
------------------
1998 1997
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Mortgage loans.............................................. $230.8 $361.5
Valuation allowances........................................ (16.0) (13.6)
------ ------
Mortgage loans, net of valuation allowance.................. $214.8 $347.9
====== ======
</TABLE>
An analysis of the valuation allowances with respect to the AEGON Portfolio
for 1998, 1997 and 1996 is as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1998 1997 1996
----- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, beginning of year.................................. $13.6 $22.2 $31.8
Increase (decrease) in allowance............................ 2.9 (5.1) (8.7)
Reduction due to pay downs and pay offs..................... (0.5) (1.6) 0.0
Transfers to real estate.................................... 0.0 (1.9) (0.9)
----- ----- -----
Balance, end of year........................................ $16.0 $13.6 $22.2
===== ===== =====
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Impaired mortgage loans along with related valuation allowances with
respect to the AEGON Portfolio at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows ($
in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1998 1997 1996
------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Investment in impaired mortgage loans (before valuation
allowances):
Loans that have valuation allowances...................... $ 71.1 $ 56.6 $ 92.2
Loans that do not have valuation allowances............... 4.4 45.8 53.5
------ ------ ------
Subtotal.......................................... 75.5 102.4 145.7
Valuation allowances........................................ (11.4) (5.8) (9.8)
------ ------ ------
Impaired mortgage loans, net of valuation allowances........ $ 64.1 $ 96.6 $135.9
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Impaired mortgage loans that do not have valuation allowances are loans
where the net present value of the expected future cash flows related to the
loan or the fair value of the collateral equals or exceeds the recorded
investment in the loan. Such loans primarily consist of restructured loans.
During the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, the average
recorded investment in impaired mortgage loans with respect to the AEGON
Portfolio was approximately $80.4 million, $116.3 million, and $127.4 million,
respectively. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996
approximately $4.5 million, $6.5 million, and $13.1 million, respectively, of
interest income on impaired loans with respect to the AEGON Portfolio was
earned.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the carrying values of mortgage loans which
were non-income producing for the twelve months preceding such dates with
respect to the AEGON Portfolio were $0.0 million and $21.6 million,
respectively.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997 the AEGON Portfolio held restructured
mortgage loans of $59.7 million and $88.5 million, respectively. Interest income
of $4.0 million, $6.6 million, and $10.4 million was recognized on restructured
mortgage loans for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively. Gross interest income on these loans that would have been recorded
in accordance with the original terms of such loans amounted to approximately
$6.9 million, $9.2 million, and $11.1 million for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.
The following table presents the maturity distribution of mortgage loans
held in the AEGON Portfolio as of December 31, 1998 ($ in millions).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1998
-----------------
CARRYING % OF
VALUE TOTAL
-------- -----
<S> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less..................................... $ 64.3 29.9%
Due after one year through five years....................... 101.2 47.1
Due after five years through ten years...................... 42.1 19.6
Due after ten years......................................... 7.2 3.4
------ -----
Total............................................. $214.8 100.0%
====== =====
</TABLE>
Real Estate
As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the AEGON Portfolio had real estate held
for investment of $37.9 million and $50.4 million, respectively, which are net
of $18.2 million and $25.6 million, respectively, of impairments taken upon
foreclosure of mortgage loans. Losses recorded during the years ended December
31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 related to impairments taken upon foreclosure were $0.0
million, $4.3 million, and $16.8 million, respectively.
Real estate is net of accumulated depreciation of $2.5 million, and $1.8
million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Depreciation expense of
$1.1 million, $1.4 million, and $0.7 million, was recorded for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.
There was no real estate included in the AEGON Portfolio which was
non-income producing for the twelve months preceding December 31, 1998, 1997,
and 1996, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
11. INVESTMENT INCOME, REALIZED AND UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES), AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Net investment income for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996
was derived from the following sources ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
Fixed maturities............................................ $418.1 $422.5 $392.4
Equity securities........................................... 53.6 53.5 54.5
Mortgage loans.............................................. 118.7 137.1 159.2
Real estate................................................. 44.4 56.2 84.1
Policy loans................................................ 72.5 82.2 80.2
Other investments (including cash & short-terms)............ 23.9 22.4 29.3
------ ------ ------
Total investment income..................................... 731.2 773.9 799.7
Investment expenses......................................... 42.1 40.9 48.1
------ ------ ------
Net investment income....................................... $689.1 $733.0 $751.6
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Net realized gains (losses) on investments for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996 are summarized as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------ ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET REALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS
Fixed maturities............................................ $ 8.3 $ 7.3 $ 6.2
Equity securities........................................... 6.9 35.8 30.0
Mortgage loans.............................................. 5.4 10.4 8.4
Real estate................................................. 127.6 20.1 20.8
Other invested assets....................................... 20.5 (1.5) 10.5
------ ----- -----
Net realized gains on investments........................... $168.7 $72.1 $75.9
====== ===== =====
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Following is a summary of the change in unrealized investment gains
(losses), net of related deferred income taxes and adjustment for deferred
policy acquisition costs (see Note 4), which are reflected in Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income for the periods presented. The net change in unrealized
investment gains (losses) and the change in the Company's minimum pension
liability represent the only components of other comprehensive income for the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 as presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------ ------ -------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Change in unrealized gains(losses):
Fixed maturities............................................ $ 66.8 $ 98.7 $(126.7)
Equity securities........................................... 24.2 0.6 13.8
Other....................................................... (1.8) 3.7 1.0
------ ------ -------
Subtotal.................................................... 89.2 103.0 (111.9)
AEGON Portfolio (See Note 10)............................... (4.0) (1.5) (41.6)
------ ------ -------
Subtotal.................................................... 85.2 101.5 (153.5)
Effect on unrealized gains (losses) on investments
attributable to:
DAC....................................................... (6.7) (47.9) 61.0
Deferred federal income taxes............................. (28.4) (17.7) 32.6
Net unrealized gains and DAC transferred to the Closed
Block..................................................... (18.7) 0.0 0.0
------ ------ -------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net..... 31.4 35.9 (59.9)
Minimum pension liability adjustment (See Note 7)........... 2.9 (2.9) 0.0
------ ------ -------
Other comprehensive income................................ $ 34.3 $ 33.0 $ (59.9)
====== ====== =======
</TABLE>
The following table sets forth the reclassification adjustments required
for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996 to avoid double-counting
in comprehensive income items that are included as part of net income for a
period that also had been part of other comprehensive income in earlier periods:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------ ------ -------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
RECLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENTS
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments arising during
period.................................................... $ 39.3 $ 53.5 $ (44.8)
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net
income.................................................... (7.9) (17.6) (15.1)
------ ------ -------
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of
reclassification adjustments.............................. $ 31.4 $ 35.9 $ (59.9)
====== ====== =======
</TABLE>
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, (excluding net unrealized gains
(losses) and DAC on assets allocated to the Closed Block), reported in the above
table for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 are net of income tax
expense (benefit) of $24.1 million, $8.2 million, and $(40.8) million,
respectively, and $0.8 million, $(30.2) million, and $(75.5) million,
respectively, relating to the effect of such unrealized gains (losses) on DAC.
Reclassification adjustments, (excluding net unrealized gains (losses) and
DAC on assets allocated to the Closed Block), reported in the above table for
the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 are net of income tax expense
of $4.3 million, $9.5 million and $8.2 million, respectively, and $(7.5)
million, $(17.7) million and $(14.5) million, respectively, relating to the
effect of such amounts on DAC.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
12. INVESTMENTS:
Fixed Maturity Securities Available-For-Sale:
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair
value of fixed maturity securities available for sale as of December 31, 1998
and 1997 are as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED
AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
------------------- --------------- ------------- -------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997
-------- -------- ------ ------ ----- ----- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
US Treasury securities and obligations of U.S.
government agencies............................ $ 63.8 $ 131.4 $ 3.2 $ 2.3 $ 0.0 $ 0.1 $ 67.0 $ 133.6
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
Government agency-backed....................... 180.2 398.9 3.3 6.6 0.0 0.3 183.5 405.2
Non-agency backed.............................. 85.7 112.4 3.4 4.4 0.0 0.0 89.1 116.8
Other asset-backed securities:
Government agency-backed....................... 20.0 68.1 1.0 1.3 0.0 0.3 21.0 69.1
Non-agency backed.............................. 347.5 474.4 12.2 17.5 0.9 0.3 358.8 491.6
Foreign governments.............................. 16.6 0.0 1.2 0.0 0.6 0.0 17.2 0.0
Utilities........................................ 385.2 719.1 17.2 30.6 5.1 2.2 397.3 747.5
Corporate bonds.................................. 1,908.0 3,852.2 75.3 141.4 9.0 14.7 1,974.3 3,978.9
-------- -------- ------ ------ ----- ----- -------- --------
Total bonds............................. 3,007.0 5,756.5 116.8 204.1 15.6 17.9 3,108.2 5,942.7
Redeemable preferred stocks...................... 23.5 7.9 0.6 0.1 0.3 0.6 23.8 7.4
-------- -------- ------ ------ ----- ----- -------- --------
Total................................... $3,030.5 $5,764.4 $117.4 $204.2 $15.9 $18.5 $3,132.0 $5,950.1
======== ======== ====== ====== ===== ===== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The carrying value of the Company's fixed maturity securities at December
31, 1998 and 1997 is net of adjustments for impairments in value deemed to be
other than temporary of $15.1 million and $7.3 million, respectively.
There were no fixed maturity securities at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
which have been non-income producing for the twelve months preceding such dates.
The Company classifies fixed maturity securities which, (i) are in default
as to principal or interest payments, or (ii) are to be restructured pursuant to
commenced negotiations, (iii) went into bankruptcy subsequent to acquisition, or
(iv) are deemed to have other than temporary impairments to value as "problem
fixed maturity securities". At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the carrying value of
problem fixed maturities held by the Company was $33.9 million and $30.2
million, respectively. In addition, at December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company
held $8.6 million and $0.0 million of fixed maturity securities which had been
restructured. Gross interest income that would have been recorded in accordance
with the original terms of restructured fixed maturity securities amounted to
$0.9 million and $0.0 million for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Gross interest income on these fixed maturity securities included
in net investment income aggregated $1.3 million and $0.0 million for the years
ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities,
by contractual maturity dates (excluding scheduled sinking funds) as of December
31, 1998, are as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
-----------------------
AMORTIZED ESTIMATED
COST FAIR VALUE
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less..................................... $ 108.2 $ 108.4
Due after one year through five years....................... 667.9 685.9
Due after five years through ten years...................... 998.5 1,040.8
Due after ten years......................................... 622.5 644.5
-------- --------
Subtotal.......................................... 2,397.1 2,479.6
Mortgage- and asset-backed securities....................... 633.4 652.4
-------- --------
Total............................................. $3,030.5 $3,132.0
======== ========
</TABLE>
Fixed maturity securities that are not due at a single maturity date have
been included in the preceding table in the year of final maturity. Actual
maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the
right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment
penalties.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Proceeds from sales of fixed maturity securities including those in the
Closed Block during 1998, 1997 and 1996 were $396.9 million, $225.0 million and
$197.3 million, respectively. Gross gains of $10.6 million, $5.2 million, and
$4.1 million and gross losses of $2.9 million, $2.6 million, and $4.3 million
were realized on these sales, respectively.
Equity Securities
The cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of
marketable and nonmarketable equity securities at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are
as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED
UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
--------------- -------------- ------------- ---------------
1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997 1998 1997
------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Marketable equity securities................ $233.6 $165.3 $ 48.7 $30.2 $ 6.7 $ 4.9 $275.6 $190.6
Nonmarketable equity securities............. 128.2 101.4 65.7 53.0 12.3 7.2 181.6 147.2
------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- ------ ------
$361.8 $266.7 $114.4 $83.2 $19.0 $12.1 $457.2 $337.8
====== ====== ====== ===== ===== ===== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Proceeds from sales of equity securities during 1998, 1997 and 1996 were
$165.0 million, $234.1 million and $164.7 million, respectively. Gross gains of
$24.4 million, $44.4 million, and $35.9 million and gross losses of $17.2
million, $4.7 million, and $4.5 million were realized on these sales,
respectively.
13. MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE AND REAL ESTATE:
Mortgage loans on real estate at December 31, 1998 and 1997 consist of the
following ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Commercial mortgage loans................................... $ 546.1 $ 963.5
Agricultural and other loans................................ 465.4 521.5
-------- --------
Total loans................................................. 1,011.5 1,485.0
Less: valuation allowances.................................. (23.2) (54.9)
-------- --------
Mortgage loans, net of valuation allowances................. $ 988.3 $1,430.1
======== ========
</TABLE>
An analysis of the valuation allowances for 1998, 1997 and 1996 is as
follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------ ------ -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, beginning of year.................................. $ 54.9 $ 67.0 $79.6
Increase (decrease) in allowance............................ 11.9 1.4 (4.2)
Reduction due to pay downs and pay offs..................... (16.0) (12.7) (0.6)
Transfers to real estate.................................... (4.0) (0.8) (7.8)
Transfers to the Closed Block............................... (23.6) 0.0 0.0
------ ------ -----
Balance, end of year........................................ $ 23.2 $ 54.9 $67.0
====== ====== =====
</TABLE>
Impaired mortgage loans along with related valuation allowances were as
follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
Investment in impaired mortgage loans (before valuation
allowances):
Loans that have valuation allowances........................ $116.7 $199.1
Loans that do not have valuation allowances................. 29.5 167.1
------ ------
Subtotal.......................................... 146.2 366.2
Valuation allowances........................................ 10.9 32.8
------ ------
Impaired mortgage loans, net of valuations
allowances........................................ $135.3 $333.4
====== ======
</TABLE>
Impaired mortgage loans that do not have valuation allowances are loans
where the net present value of the expected future cash flows related to the
loan or the fair value of the collateral equals or exceeds the recorded
investment in the loan. Such loans primarily consist of restructured loans or
loans on which impairment writedowns were taken prior to the adoption of SFAS
No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan".
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
During 1998 and 1997, the average recorded investment in impaired mortgage
loans was approximately $300.1 million and $349.9 million, respectively
including Closed Block mortgages. During 1998, 1997, and 1996, the Company
recognized $24.2 million, $28.5 million, and $33.3 million, respectively, of
interest income on impaired loans (see Note 20.)
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the carrying values of mortgage loans which
were non-income producing for the twelve months preceding such dates were $12.9
million and $21.1 million, respectively.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had restructured mortgage loans
of $110.6 million (excluding the Closed Block) and $242.7 million, respectively.
Interest income of $13.0 million, $20.3 million and $19.8 million was recognized
on restructured mortgage loans in 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. Gross
interest income on these loans that would have been recorded in accordance with
the original terms of such loans amounted to approximately $18.1 million, $26.7
million, and $26.3 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The following table summarizes the Company's real estate at December 31,
1998 and 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
-------------------
1998 1997
-------- -------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Real estate to be disposed of(1)............................ $ 393.7 $800.2
Impairment writedowns....................................... (50.2) (96.3)
Valuation allowance......................................... (30.6) (82.7)
------- ------
Carrying value of real estate to be disposed of............. $ 312.9 $621.2
======= ======
Real estate held for investment(2).......................... $ 381.9 $533.6
Impairment writedowns....................................... (60.6) (37.7)
------- ------
Carrying value of real estate held for investment........... $ 321.3 $495.9
======= ======
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) Amounts presented as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are net of $29.0 million
and $75.0 million, respectively, relating to impairments taken upon
foreclosure of mortgage loans.
(2) Amounts presented as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 are net of $26.8 million
and $35.0 million, respectively, relating to impairments taken upon
foreclosure of mortgage loans.
An analysis of the valuation allowances relating to real estate classified
as to be disposed of for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 is as
follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, beginning of year.................................. $ 82.7 $ 46.0 $ 49.1
Increase due to transfers of properties to real estate to be
disposed of during the year............................... 1.7 66.1 11.6
Increases (decreases) in valuation allowances from the end
of the prior period on properties to be disposed of....... 5.0 (2.3) 5.2
Decrease as a result of transfers of valuation allowances to
held for investment....................................... (13.5) 0.0 0.0
Decrease as a result of sale................................ (45.3) (27.1) (19.9)
------ ------ ------
Balance, end of year........................................ $ 30.6 $ 82.7 $ 46.0
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
Real estate is net of accumulated depreciation of $290.1 million and $494.4
million for 1998 and 1997, respectively, and depreciation expense recorded was
$26.6 million, $45.1 million and $48.3 million for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the carrying value of real estate which was
non-income producing for the twelve months preceding such dates was $12.5
million and $34.5 million, respectively. Approximately 77.8% of such real estate
at December 31, 1998 consisted of land and the balance consisted of vacant
buildings.
The carrying value of impaired real estate as of December 31, 1998 and 1997
was $78.4 million and $62.3 million, respectively. The depreciated cost of such
real estate as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 was $189.1 million and $196.4
million before impairment writedowns of $110.7 million and $134.0 million,
respectively. The aforementioned impairments occurred primarily as a result of
low occupancy levels and other market related factors. Losses recorded during
1998, 1997, and 1996 related to impaired real estate aggregated $5.9 million,
$0.0 million, and $3.8 million, respectively,
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
and are included as a component of net realized gains on investments.
Substantially all impaired real estate is allocated to the Protection Products
segment.
14. ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments
approximate their carrying amounts except for long-term debt as described below.
The methods and assumptions utilized in estimating the fair values of the
Company's financial instruments are summarized as follows:
Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities
The estimated fair values of fixed maturity securities are based upon
quoted market prices, where available. The fair values of fixed maturity
securities not actively traded and other non-publicly traded securities are
estimated using values obtained from independent pricing services or, in the
case of private placements, by discounting expected future cash flows using a
current market interest rate commensurate with the credit quality and term of
the investments. Equity securities primarily consist of investments in common
stocks and limited partnership interests. The fair values of the Company's
investment in common stocks are determined based on quoted market prices, where
available. The fair value of the Company's investments in limited partnership
interests are based on amounts reported by such partnerships to the Company.
Mortgage Loans
The fair values of mortgage loans are estimated by discounting expected
future cash flows, using current interest rates for similar loans to borrowers
with similar credit risk. Loans with similar characteristics are aggregated for
purposes of the calculations. The fair value of mortgages in process of
foreclosure is the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral.
Policy Loans
Policy loans are an integral component of insurance contracts and have no
maturity dates. Management has determined that it is not practicable to estimate
the fair value of policy loans.
Long-term Debt
The fair value of long-term debt at December 31, 1998 was $419.9 million
and is determined based on contractual cash flows discounted at market rates.
The estimated fair values for non-recourse mortgage debt are determined by
discounting contractual cash flows at a rate which takes into account the level
of current market interest rates and collateral risk.
Separate Account Assets and Liabilities
The estimated fair value of assets held in Separate Accounts is based on
quoted market prices. The fair value of liabilities related to Separate Accounts
is the amount payable on demand, which includes surrender charges.
Investment-Type Contracts
The fair values of annuities are based on estimates of the value of
payments available upon full surrender. The fair values of the Company's
liabilities under guaranteed investment contracts are estimated by discounting
expected cash outflows using interest rates currently offered for similar
contracts with maturities consistent with those remaining for the contracts
being valued.
15. REINSURANCE:
Life insurance business is ceded on a yearly renewable term basis under
various reinsurance contracts. The Company's general practice is to retain no
more than $4.0 million of risk on any one person for individual products and
$6.0 million for last survivor products.
The Company has entered into coinsurance agreements with other insurers
related to a portion of its extended term insurance, guaranteed interest
contract and long-term disability claim liabilities and reinsures approximately
50% of its block of paid-up life insurance policies.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes the effect of reinsurance for the years
indicated:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
------- ------ ------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Direct premiums (includes $78.4, $78.1 and $78.2 of accident
and health premiums for 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively)............................................. $ 728.7 $871.0 $889.4
Reinsurance assumed......................................... 5.3 6.2 8.3
Reinsurance ceded (includes $(78.2), $(3.5), and $(3.4) of
accident and health premiums for 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively)............................................. (112.3) (38.6) (37.9)
------- ------ ------
Net premiums........................................... $ 621.7 $838.6 $859.8
======= ====== ======
Universal life and investment type product policy fee income
ceded..................................................... $ 8.9 $ 8.8 $ 8.5
======= ====== ======
Policyholders' benefits ceded............................... $ 107.3 $ 69.0 $ 44.6
======= ====== ======
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances
ceded..................................................... $ 6.5 $ 9.9 $ 14.5
======= ====== ======
</TABLE>
The Company is contingently liable with respect to ceded insurance should
any reinsurer be unable to meet its obligations under these agreements. To limit
the possibility of such losses, the Company evaluates the financial condition of
its reinsurers and monitors concentration of credit risk.
Effective December 31, 1997, the Company transferred all of its existing in
force disability income insurance business to a third party reinsurer under an
indemnity reinsurance contract and ceased writing new disability income
insurance business. As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a loss
before tax of approximately $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1997.
16. DEBT:
The Company's debt at December 31, 1998 and 1997 consists of the following
($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
DEBT:
Surplus notes............................................... $231.7 $219.6
Real estate mortgage encumbrances........................... 94.6 155.8
Other....................................................... 49.1 48.2
------ ------
$375.4 $423.6
====== ======
</TABLE>
Surplus Notes
On December 31, 1997, the Company issued the MONY Notes in connection with
the Investment Agreement (see Note 2). The MONY Notes have a face amount of
$115.0 million, a coupon rate of interest of 9.5% per annum, and mature on
December 30, 2012. Interest on the MONY Notes is payable semi-annually and
principal is payable at maturity. Payment of interest on the MONY Notes may only
be made upon the prior approval of the New York State Superintendent of
Insurance.
On August 15, 1994, the Company issued Surplus Notes due August 15, 2024
with a face amount of $125.0 million. The notes were issued at a discount of
approximately 42.1% from the principal amount payable at maturity, resulting in
net proceeds after issuance expenses of approximately $70.0 million. The amount
of such original issue discount represents a yield of 11.25% per annum for the
period from August 15, 1994 until August 15, 1999. Interest on the notes will
not accrue until August 15, 1999; thereafter, interest on the notes is scheduled
to be paid on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing February 15,
2000, at a rate of 11.25% per annum.
Payment of interest on the notes may only be made upon the prior approval
of the New York State Superintendent of Insurance. The Company amortizes the
discount using the interest method. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997,
and 1996, the Company recorded interest expense of $12.1 million, $10.8 million,
and $9.7 million, respectively, related to these notes.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Real Estate Mortgage Encumbrances
The Company has mortgage loans on certain of its real estate properties.
The interest rates on these loans range from 7.9% to 8.7%. Maturities range from
June 2000 to July 2009. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
interest expense on such mortgage loans aggregated $9.0 million, $12.3 million,
and $12.9 million, respectively.
Other
During 1989, the Company entered into a transaction which is accounted for
as a financing arrangement involving certain real estate properties held for
investment. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company effectively
pledged the real estate properties as collateral for a loan of approximately
$35.0 million bearing simple interest at a rate of 8% per annum. Interest is
cumulative. Periodic interest payments are not required. All principal and
interest are effectively due at the maturity of the obligation (March 30, 2000)
which is subject to extension at the option of the creditor. However, interest
may be paid periodically subject to available cash flow from the real estate
properties. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the outstanding balance of the
obligation including accrued interest was $42.4 million and $41.3 million,
respectively. Interest expense on the obligation of $3.1 million, $3.0 million,
and $2.9 million is reflected in Other Operating Costs and Expenses on the
statements of income for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
In 1988, the Company financed one of its real estate properties under a
sales/leaseback arrangement. The facility was sold for $66.0 million, $56.0
million of which was in the form of an interest bearing note receivable and
$10.0 million in cash. The note is due January 1, 2009. The transaction is
accounted for as a financing. Accordingly, the facility remains on the Company's
books and continues to be depreciated. An obligation representing the total
proceeds on the sale was recorded by the Company at the effective date of the
transaction, and is reduced based on payments under the lease. The lease has a
term of 20 years beginning December 21, 1988 and requires minimum annual rental
payments of $7.1 million in 1999, $7.3 million in 2000, $7.4 million in 2001,
$7.6 million in 2002, $7.7 million in 2003 and $41.0 million thereafter. The
Company has the option to renew the lease at the end of the lease term.
Prior to December 31, 1997, the Company had outstanding debt which
represented floating rate notes that were issued by a trust that qualified as a
Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (REMIC) under Section 860 of the
Internal Revenue Code. For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, the
Company recorded interest expense of $0.8 million and $3.3 million,
respectively, related to the REMIC. The weighted average interest rate on the
notes for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 was 5.9%, and 5.8%,
respectively.
Prior to December 31, 1997, the Company had outstanding Eurobond debt. For
the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 interest expense on the Eurobonds
outstanding aggregated $2.1 million and $18.3 million, respectively. The
weighted average interest rate on such debt for the years ended December 31,
1997 and 1996 was 8.13%, and 8.2%, respectively.
At December 31, 1998, aggregate maturities of long-term debt based on
required principal payments for 1999 and the succeeding four years are $12.2
million, $87.0 million, $35.9 million, $0.5 million, and $0.5 million,
respectively, and $247.6 million thereafter.
17. OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK:
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk:
Pursuant to a securities lending agreement with a major financial
institution, the Company from time to time lends securities to approved
borrowers. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, securities loaned by the Company under
this agreement had a fair value of approximately $98.9 million and $36.4
million, respectively. The minimum collateral on securities loaned is 102
percent of the market value of the loaned securities. Such securities are marked
to market on a daily basis and the collateral is correspondingly increased or
decreased.
Concentration of Credit Risk:
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had no single investment or
series of investments with a single issuer (excluding U.S. Treasury securities
and obligations of U.S. government agencies) exceeding 3.5% and 1.9%,
respectively, of total cash and invested assets.
The Company's fixed maturity securities are diversified by industry type.
The industries that comprise 10% or more of the carrying value of the fixed
maturity securities at December 31, 1998 are Non-Government
Asset/Mortgage-Backed of $448.0 million (14.3%), Public Utilities of $412.9
million (13.2%), Consumer Goods and Services of $408.5 million (13.1%), Other
Manufacturing of $391.3 million (12.5%).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
At December 31, 1997 the industries that comprise 10% or more of the
carrying value of the fixed maturity securities were Other Manufacturing of
$804.9 million (13.5%), Public Utilities of $747.9 million (12.6%), Consumer
Goods and Services of $614.6 million (10.3%), Non-Government
Asset/Mortgage-Backed of $608.4 million (10.2%), and Government and Agencies of
$607.9 million (10.2%).
The Company holds below investment grade fixed maturity securities with a
carrying value of $252.0 million at December 31, 1998. These investments consist
mostly of privately issued bonds which are monitored by the Company through
extensive internal analysis of the financial condition of the issuers and which
generally include protective debt covenants. At December 31, 1997, the carrying
value of the Company's investments in below investment grade fixed maturity
securities amounted to $304.3 million.
The Company has significant investments in commercial and agricultural
mortgage loans and real estate (including joint ventures and partnerships). The
locations of property collateralizing mortgage loans and real estate investment
carrying values (in millions) at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
GEOGRAPHIC REGION
Mountain.................................................... $ 392.5 24.2% $ 591.5 23.2%
West........................................................ 315.8 19.5 399.2 15.7
Southeast................................................... 292.2 18.0 616.3 24.2
Northeast................................................... 261.5 16.1 494.2 19.4
Midwest..................................................... 220.7 13.6 253.7 10.0
Southwest................................................... 139.8 8.6 192.3 7.5
-------- ----- -------- -----
$1,622.5 100.0% $2,547.2 100.0%
======== ===== ======== =====
</TABLE>
The states with the largest concentrations of mortgage loans and real
estate investments at December 31, 1998 are: Arizona, $235.3 million (14.5%);
California $179.6 million (11.1%); New York, $140.7 million (8.7%); Georgia,
$96.9 million (6.0%); Illinois, $93.0 million (5.7%); New Jersey, $93.0 million
(5.7%); Texas, $91.1 million (5.6%).
As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the real estate and mortgage loan
portfolio was also diversified as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PROPERTY TYPE:
Office buildings............................................ $ 585.4 36.1% $1,092.4 42.9%
Agricultural................................................ 459.7 28.4 515.0 20.2
Hotel....................................................... 264.9 16.3 344.8 13.5
Retail...................................................... 164.1 10.1 332.1 13.0
Industrial.................................................. 51.0 3.1 111.4 4.4
Other....................................................... 72.7 4.5 84.6 3.4
Apartment Buildings......................................... 24.7 1.5 66.9 2.6
-------- ----- -------- -----
$1,622.5 100.0% $2,547.2 100.0%
======== ===== ======== =====
</TABLE>
18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
(a) In late 1995 and thereafter, a number of purported class actions were
commenced in various state and federal courts against the Company alleging that
the Company engaged in deceptive sales practices in connection with the sale of
whole and/or universal life insurance policies in the 1980s and 1990s. Although
the claims asserted in each case are not identical, they seek substantially the
same relief under essentially the same theories of recovery (i.e. breach of
contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, negligent supervision and
training, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment and/or violation of state
insurance and/or deceptive business practice laws). Plaintiffs in these cases
(including the Goshen case discussed below) seek primarily equitable relief
(e.g., reformation, specific performance, mandatory injunctive relief
prohibiting the Company from canceling policies for failure to make required
premium payments, imposition of a constructive trust and/or creation of a claims
resolution facility to adjudicate any individual issues remaining after
resolution of all class-wide issues) as opposed to compensatory damages,
although they also seek compensatory damages in unspecified amounts. The Company
has answered the complaints in each action (except for one recently filed action
and another being voluntarily held in abeyance), has denied any wrongdoing, and
has asserted numerous affirmative defenses.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
On June 7, 1996, the New York State Supreme Court certified the Goshen
case, being the first of the aforementioned class actions filed, as a nationwide
class consisting of all persons or entities who have, or at the time of the
policy's termination had, an ownership interest in a whole or universal life
insurance policy issued by the Company and sold on an alleged "vanishing
premium" basis during the period January 1, 1982 to December 31, 1995. On March
27, 1997, the Company filed a motion to dismiss or, alternatively, for summary
judgment on all counts of the complaint. All of the other putative class actions
(with one exception discussed below) have been consolidated and transferred by
the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to the United States District
Court for the District of Massachusetts, or are being voluntarily held in
abeyance pending the outcome of the Goshen case. The Massachusetts District
Court in the multidistrict litigation has entered an order essentially holding
all of the federal cases in abeyance pending the action of the Goshen case. On
October 21, 1997, the New York State Supreme Court granted the Company's motion
for summary judgment and dismissed all claims filed in the Goshen case against
the Company on the merits.
In addition to the matters discussed above, the Company is involved in
various other legal actions and proceedings in connection with its businesses.
The claimants in certain of these actions and proceedings seek damages of
unspecified amounts. During 1996, the Company paid $12.6 million to settle a
number of these claims in the state of Alabama and, accordingly, recorded such
amount in Other Operating Costs and Expenses for the year then ended.
With respect to all of the other aforementioned pending litigation, the
Company recorded a provision, which is reflected in Other Operating Costs and
Expenses, of $10.3 million, $0.0 million, and $27.6 million during the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. While the outcome of such
matters cannot be predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management, any
additional liability beyond that recorded in the consolidated financial
statements at December 31, 1998, resulting from the resolution of these matters
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
Insurance companies are subject to assessments, up to statutory limits, by
state guaranty funds for losses of policyholders of insolvent insurance
companies. In the opinion of management, such assessments will not have a
material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position and the results
of operations of the Company.
The Company maintains two lines of credit with domestic banks totaling
$150.0 million with scheduled renewal dates in September 1999 and September
2003. Under these lines of credit, the Company is required to maintain a certain
statutory tangible net worth and debt to capitalization ratio. The Company has
not borrowed against these lines of credit since their inception.
At December 31, 1998, the Company had commitments to issue $39.2 million of
fixed rate agricultural loans with periodic interest rate reset dates. The
initial interest rates on such loans range from approximately 6.7% to 7.7%. In
addition, the Company had commitments to issue $76.4 million of fixed rate
commercial mortgage loans with interest rates ranging from 7.0% to 8.1%. The
Company had no commitments outstanding to purchase private fixed maturity
securities as of December 31, 1998. At December 31, 1998, the Company had
commitments to contribute capital to its equity partnership investments of
$100.8 million.
(b) The order, referred to above, by the New York State Supreme Court on
October 21, 1997 was affirmed by the New York State Appellate Division, First
Department on March 18, 1999. All actions before the United States District
Court for the District of Massachusetts are still pending. In addition, on or
about February 25, 1999, a proported class action was filed against MONY Life
Insurance Company of America ("MLOA") in Kentucky State Court covering
policyholders who purchased individual universal life insurance policies from
MLOA after January 1, 1988 claiming breach of contract and violations of the
Kentucky Consumer Protection Act. On March 26, 1999, MLOA removed that action to
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, requested
the Judicial Panel on multidistrict litigation to transfer the action to the
Judicial Panel on multidistrict litigation for the District of Massachusetts and
sought a stay of further proceedings in the Kentucky District Court pending a
determination on multidistrict transfer. The Company intends vigorously to
defend that litigation. Due to the early stage of this litigation no
determination can be made as to whether the Company will incur any loss with
respect to this matter.
On February 23, 1999, the MONY Group's Board of Directors approved a
quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend will be payable March 26,
1999 to shareholders of record March 8, 1999 (see Note 19).
19. STATUTORY FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND REGULATORY RISK-BASED CAPITAL:
Financial statements of the Company prepared in accordance with SAP for
filing with the New York State Insurance Department (the "Department") differ
from financial statements of the Company prepared in accordance with GAAP. The
principal differences result from the following: (i) subsidiaries are generally
accounted for under the equity method of accounting under SAP, whereas
subsidiaries in which the Company has a majority voting interest are
consolidated under GAAP; (ii) acquisition costs are charged to operations as
incurred under SAP rather than being amortized over the expected life of the
contracts under GAAP; (iii) certain assets designated as "non-admitted assets"
are charged directly to statutory surplus under SAP but are reflected as assets
under GAAP; (iv) federal income taxes are provided only on taxable income for
which income taxes are currently payable under SAP, whereas under GAAP deferred
income taxes are
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
recognized; (v) an interest maintenance reserve ("IMR") and asset valuation
reserve ("AVR") are computed based on specific statutory requirements and
recorded under SAP, whereas under GAAP, such reserves are not recognized; (vi)
surplus notes are reported in statutory surplus under SAP, whereas under GAAP,
such notes are recorded as a liability; (vii) premiums for universal life and
investment-type products are recognized as revenue when due under SAP, whereas
under GAAP, such amounts are recorded as deposits and not included in the
Company's revenues; (viii) future policy benefit reserves are based on specific
statutory requirements regarding mortality and interest, without consideration
of withdrawals, and are reported net of reinsurance under SAP, whereas, under
GAAP, such reserves are calculated using a net level premium method based on
actuarial assumptions equal to guaranteed mortality and dividend fund interest
rates and are reported gross of reinsurance; (ix) investments in bonds and
redeemable preferred stocks are generally carried at amortized cost under SAP,
whereas under GAAP, such investments are classified as "available for sale" and
reported at estimated fair value; (x) pension expense for the Company's
qualified defined benefit pension plan is recognized when pension contributions
are deductible for federal income tax purposes, whereas under GAAP, such expense
is recognized over the service period for all eligible employees; (xi)
postretirement benefits are recognized for vested employees and current retirees
under SAP, whereas under GAAP, such expenses are recognized over the service
period for all eligible employees; (xii) methods used for calculating real
estate and mortgage loan impairments, valuation allowances, and real estate
depreciation under GAAP are different from those permitted under SAP; and (xiii)
certain contracts with reinsurers are accounted for as reinsurance under SAP,
whereas under GAAP, such contracts are accounted for as deposits ("financial
reinsurance").
MONY Life is restricted as to the amounts it may pay as dividends to the
MONY Group. Under the New York Insurance Law, the New York Superintendent has
broad discretion to determine whether the financial condition of a stock life
insurance company would support the payment of dividends to its shareholders.
The New York Insurance Department has established informal guidelines for the
Superintendent's determinations which focus upon, among other things, the
overall financial condition and profitability of the insurer under statutory
accounting practices.
Set forth below are reconciliations of the Company's combined capital and
surplus and the net change in capital and surplus, determined in accordance with
SAP, with its equity and net income reported in accordance with GAAP as of and
for each year ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Capital and surplus......................................... $1,015.8 $ 835.4 $ 703.5
AVR......................................................... 341.8 348.6 317.7
-------- -------- --------
Capital and surplus, and AVR................................ 1,357.6 1,184.0 1,021.2
Adjustments:
Future policy benefits and policyholders' account
balances............................................... (254.8) (386.5) (356.8)
Deferred policy acquisition costs......................... 439.7 1,007.1 1,095.2
Valuation of investments:
Real estate............................................ (182.1) (343.9) (372.7)
Mortgage loans......................................... (30.9) (77.1) (91.2)
Fixed maturity securities.............................. 55.8 154.4 39.9
Other.................................................. 25.8 12.0 12.7
Deferred federal income taxes............................. 12.4 (6.6) (42.6)
Reinsurance............................................... (106.7) (108.7) (141.0)
Surplus notes............................................. (231.7) (219.6) (93.8)
Pension and postretirement benefits....................... 89.4 71.3 66.2
Non-admitted assets....................................... 95.3 51.5 40.8
MONY Group Inc. equity.................................... 50.5 -- --
Other, net................................................ (10.0) (17.3) (7.4)
Closed Block:
Investments............................................... 123.1
Future Policy Benefits and Policyholders' account
balance................................................ (130.5)
Deferred Policy Acquisition costs......................... 554.6
Deferred Federal income taxes............................. (61.2)
Other..................................................... (18.7)
-------- -------- --------
GAAP Equity................................................. $1,777.6 $1,320.6 $1,170.5
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net change in capital and surplus........................... $ 180.4 $ 131.9 $ 14.5
Change in AVR............................................... (6.8) 30.9 32.4
-------- -------- --------
Net change in capital and surplus, and AVR.................. 173.6 162.8 46.9
Adjustments:
Future policy benefits and policyholders' account
balances............................................... 1.2 (29.7) (9.9)
Reinsurance............................................... 2.0 32.3 5.3
Deferred policy acquisition costs......................... (6.5) (40.2) (12.9)
Valuation of investments
Real estate............................................ 161.8 28.8 12.0
Mortgage loans......................................... 8.0 14.1 15.0
Fixed maturity securities.............................. (13.8) 8.6 (13.6)
Other.................................................. 2.8 6.3 (2.0)
Deferred federal income taxes............................. (13.7) 53.4 35.3
Issuance of surplus notes................................. -- (115.0) --
Amortization of discount on surplus notes................. (12.1) (10.8) (9.7)
Pension and postretirement benefits....................... 18.1 5.1 (4.1)
Capital contribution...................................... (221.9) -- --
Policy credits............................................ 13.2 -- --
Change in non-admitted assets............................. 43.8 10.7 0.9
Other, net................................................ 7.5 (9.3) (6.7)
-------- -------- --------
Net income.................................................. $ 164.0 $ 117.1 $ 56.5
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The difference between statutory basis "net income" and the "net change in
capital and surplus, and AVR" reflected in the reconciliation above primarily
relates to the AVR, unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, reinsurance
gains, and certain contingency provisions which for statutory reporting purposes
are charged directly to surplus and are not reflected in statutory basis net
income. The combined statutory net income reported by the Company for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996 was $9.7 million, $88.5 million, and
$62.7 million, respectively.
In March 1998, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC")
voted to adopt its Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles project
(referred to hereafter as "codification"). Codification is a modified form of
statutory accounting principles that will result in changes to the current NAIC
Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual applicable to insurance enterprises.
Although adoption of codification by all states is not a certainty, the NAIC has
recommended that all states enact codification as soon as practicable with an
effective date of January 1, 2001. It is currently anticipated that codification
will become an NAIC state accreditation requirement starting in 2002. In
addition, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the NAIC
have agreed to continue to allow the use of certain permitted accounting
practices when codification becomes effective in 2001. Any accounting
differences from codification principles, however, must be disclosed and
quantified in the footnotes to the audited financial statements. Therefore,
codification will likely result in changes to what are currently considered
prescribed statutory insurance accounting practices.
Each insurance company's state of domicile imposes minimum risk-based
capital requirements. The formulas for determining the amount of risk-based
capital specify various weighting factors that are applied to financial balances
or various levels of activity based on the perceived degree of risk. Regulatory
compliance is determined by a ratio of the Company's regulatory total adjusted
capital, as defined by the NAIC, to its authorized control level risk-based
capital, as defined by the NAIC. Companies below specific trigger points or
ratios are classified within certain levels, each of which requires specified
corrective action. Each of the Company's insurance subsidiaries exceed the
minimum risk based capital requirements.
As part of their routine regulatory oversight, the Department recently
completed an examination of MONY for each of the five years in the period ended
December 31, 1996, and the Arizona State Insurance Department recently completed
an examination of MONY's wholly owned life insurance subsidiary, MONY Life
Insurance Company of America, for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1996. The reports did not cite any matter which would result in a
material effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
20. CLOSED BLOCK -- SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Summarized financial information of the Closed Block as of December 31,
1998 and November 16, 1998 (date of establishment) and for the period from
November 16, 1998 through December 31, 1998 is presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, NOVEMBER 16,
1998 1998
------------ ------------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS:
Fixed Maturities:
Available for sale, at estimated fair value (amortized
cost, $3,423.0 and $3,433.9)........................... $3,574.0 $3,586.5
Mortgage loans on real estate............................... 431.7 464.9
Policy loans................................................ 1,208.4 1,205.7
Cash and cash equivalents................................... 134.4 46.9
Premiums receivable......................................... 16.8 17.9
Deferred policy acquisition costs........................... 554.6 562.3
Other assets................................................ 241.3 249.2
-------- --------
Total Closed Block assets......................... $6,161.2 $6,133.4
======== ========
LIABILITIES:
Future policy benefits...................................... $6,715.6 $6,681.8
Policyholders' account balances............................. 298.0 296.4
Other policyholders' liabilities............................ 163.5 171.3
Other liabilities........................................... 113.6 109.7
-------- --------
Total Closed Block liabilities.................... $7,290.7 $7,259.2
======== ========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOVEMBER 16,
1998 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31,
1998
----------------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C>
REVENUES:
Premiums.................................................... $100.1
Net investment income....................................... 46.6
Net realized gains (losses) on investments.................. 2.4
Other Income................................................ 0.6
------
Total revenues.................................... 149.7
------
BENEFITS AND EXPENSES:
Benefits to policyholders................................... 110.0
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 1.0
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs........... 9.0
Dividends to policyholders.................................. 22.4
Other operating costs and expenses.......................... 1.6
------
Total benefits and expenses....................... 144.0
------
Contribution from the Closed Block.......................... $ 5.7
======
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998 and November 16, 1998, there were no adjustments in
the value of fixed maturity securities in the Closed Block deemed to be other
than temporary or fixed maturities which have been non-income producing for the
twelve months preceding such dates.
At December 31, 1998 and November 16, 1998, there were no problem fixed
maturities or fixed maturities which were restructured.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities in
the Closed Block, by contractual maturity dates, (excluding scheduled sinking
funds) as of December 31, 1998 are as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMORTIZED ESTIMATED
COST FAIR VALUE
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less..................................... $ 47.0 $ 47.4
Due after one year through five years....................... 868.3 887.6
Due after five years through ten years...................... 1,443.4 1,524.8
Due after ten years......................................... 565.0 605.2
-------- --------
Subtotal.......................................... 2,923.7 3,065.0
Mortgage and asset backed securities........................ 499.3 509.0
-------- --------
$3,423.0 $3,574.0
======== ========
</TABLE>
Fixed maturity securities that are not due at a single maturity date have
been included in the preceding table in the year of final maturity. Actual
maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the
right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment
penalties.
Mortgage loans on real estate in the Closed Block at December 31, 1998 and
November 16, 1998 consist of the following ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, NOVEMBER 16,
1998 1998
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Commercial mortgage loans................................... $382.0 $395.7
Agricultural and other loans................................ 73.3 93.9
------ ------
Subtotal.......................................... 455.3 489.6
Less: valuation allowances.................................. 23.6 24.7
------ ------
Mortgage loans, net of valuation allowances................. $431.7 $464.9
====== ======
</TABLE>
An analysis of the valuation allowances for the period from November 16,
1998 through December 31, 1998 is as follows ($ in millions):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Beginning balance, November 16, 1998........................ $24.7
Increase (decrease) in allowance............................ (0.8)
Reduction due to pay downs and pay offs..................... (0.3)
-----
Balance, December 31, 1998.................................. $23.6
=====
</TABLE>
Impaired mortgage loans along with related valuation allowances were as
follows as of December 31, 1998 ($ in millions):
Investment in impaired mortgage loans (before valuation allowances):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Loans that have valuation allowances........................ $117.9
Loans that do not have valuation allowances................. 31.1
------
Subtotal.......................................... 149.0
Valuation allowances........................................ (17.5)
------
Impaired mortgage loans, net of valuation allowances........ $131.5
======
</TABLE>
Impaired mortgage loans that do not have valuation allowances are loans
where the net present value of the expected future cash flows related to the
loan or the fair value of the collateral equals or exceeds the recorded
investment in the loan. Such loans primarily consist of restructured loans or
loans on which impairment writedowns were taken prior to the adoption of SFAS
No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan".
During the period from November 16, 1998 through December 31, 1998, the
Closed Block's average recorded investment in impaired mortgage loans was
approximately $138.3 million and the Closed Block recognized $1.8 million of
interest income on impaired loans.
At December 31, 1998 the carrying values of mortgage loans in the Closed
Block which were non-income producing for the twelve months preceding such date
was $0.5 million.
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THE MONY GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
At December 31, 1998, the Closed Block had restructured mortgage loans of
$54.8 million. Interest income of $0.7 million was recognized on such loans
during the period from November 16, 1998 through December 31, 1998. Gross
interest income on these loans that would have been recorded in accordance with
the original terms of such loans amounted to approximately $0.8 million.
21. PRO FORMA INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
The unaudited pro forma earnings information give effect to the Transaction
as if it occurred January 1, 1998. Accordingly, pro forma earnings reflect the
elimination of demutualization expenses, which were assumed to have been fully
incurred prior to January 1, 1998, and the elimination of the differential
earnings (surplus) tax applicable to mutual life insurance companies. MONY Life
is no longer subject to the differential earnings (surplus) tax as a stock life
insurance company.
The unaudited pro forma information is provided for informational purposes
only and should not be construed to be indicative of the Company's consolidated
results of operations had the Transaction been consummated on the date assumed,
and does not in any way represent a projection or forecast of the Company's
consolidated results of operations as of any future date or for any future
period.
The pro forma revenues and expenses of the Closed Block for the year ended
December 31, 1998, based on certain estimates and assumptions that management
believes are reasonable, as if the Closed Block had been established on January
1, 1998, are summarized below:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Premiums.................................................... $ 643.9
Net investment income....................................... 373.8
Net realized gains on investments........................... 10.2
Other income................................................ 1.9
--------
Total revenues............................................ 1,029.8
--------
Benefits to policyholders................................... 665.4
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 8.7
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs........... 78.8
Dividends to policyholders.................................. 214.9
Other operating costs and expenses.......................... 9.8
--------
Total benefits and expenses............................... 977.6
--------
Contribution from the Closed Block..................... $ 52.2
========
</TABLE>
22. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
The Quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 1998
and 1997 are summarized in the table below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
---------------------------------------------------
MARCH 31 JUNE 30 SEPTEMBER 30 DECEMBER 31
-------- ------- ------------- -----------
($ IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998
Total revenues........................................... $498.0 $546.5 $463.4 $348.3
Income before extraordinary item......................... 53.4 74.7 41.2 21.9
Extraordinary item -- demutualization expenses, net...... (5.1) (4.6) (5.8) (11.7)
Net income............................................... 48.3 70.1 35.4 10.2
1997
Total revenues........................................... $478.0 $477.5 $473.4 $547.5
Income before extraordinary item......................... 27.2 19.3 44.3 39.6
Extraordinary item -- demutualization expenses, net...... -- (2.4) (0.9) (10.0)
Net income............................................... 27.2 16.9 43.4 29.6
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS ON
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE
To the Board of Directors of
The MONY Group Inc.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements referred to in our
report dated February 15, 1999, except for Note 18(b), as to which the date is
March 22, 1999, appearing on page F-2 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K also
included an audit of the information included in the consolidated financial
statement supplemental schedule listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial
Statements on page F-1. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statement
supplemental schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the information
set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated
financial statements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 15, 1999 except for Note 18(b) to The MONY
Group Inc. consolidated financial statements, as to which the date
is March 22, 1999.
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THE MONY GROUP INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------ ---------
($ IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ 58,896.8 $ --
Investment in Subsidiary.................................... 1,727,067.9 --
Other assets................................................ -- 10,001.0
------------ ---------
Total assets...................................... $1,785,964.7 $10,001.0
============ =========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable............................................ 8,346.2 --
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 400 million
shares; 47.2 million shares issued and outstanding........ 472.4 --
Capital in excess of par.................................... 1,768,346.1 10,001.0
Retained earnings........................................... 8,800.0 --
------------ ---------
Total shareholders' equity........................ 1,777,618.5 10,001.0
------------ ---------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........ $1,785,964.7 $10,001.0
============ =========
</TABLE>
These condensed financial statements of The MONY Group Inc. should be read in
conjunction with the accompanying notes hereto, and the consolidated financial
statements of The MONY Group Inc. and Subsidiaries and related notes thereto
presented elsewhere herein.
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THE MONY GROUP INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS)
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
($ IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
REVENUES:
Net investment income....................................... $ 852.2
Net realized losses on investments.......................... (2.6)
----------
Total revenues.................................... 849.6
----------
EXPENSES:
Other operating expenses.................................... 4.1
----------
Total Expenses.................................... 4.1
----------
Equity in net income of subsidiary.......................... 163,461.1
----------
Income before income taxes.................................. 164,306.6
Income tax expense.......................................... 295.9
----------
Net income.................................................. $164,010.7
==========
</TABLE>
These condensed financial statements of The MONY Group Inc. should be read in
conjunction with the accompanying notes hereto, and the consolidated financial
statements of The MONY Group Inc. and Subsidiaries and related notes thereto
presented elsewhere herein.
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THE MONY GROUP INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1998 (COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS)
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1998
($ IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income.................................................. $ 164,010.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities......................................
Equity in net income of subsidiary........................ (163,461.1)
Change in other assets and accounts payable............... 9,998.4
Change in current taxes payable........................... 295.9
Realized losses on investments............................ 2.6
-----------
Net cash provided by operating activities................... 10,846.5
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital contribution to subsidiary........................ (221,917.8)
-----------
Net cash used by investing activities....................... (221,917.8)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from initial public offering................. 282,483.8
Payment to eligible policyholders......................... (12,515.7)
-----------
Net cash provided by financing activities................... 269,968.1
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS................... 58,896.8
Cash and cash equivalent, beginning of year................. --
-----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...................... $ 58,896.8
===========
</TABLE>
These condensed financial statements of The MONY Group Inc. should be read in
conjunction with the accompanying notes hereto, and the consolidated financial
statements of The MONY Group Inc. and Subsidiaries and related notes thereto
presented elsewhere herein.
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THE MONY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION:
On November 16, 1998, pursuant to its Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan")
which was approved by the New York Superintendent of Insurance on the same day
(the "Plan Effective Date"), The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
("MONY") converted from a mutual life insurance company to a stock life
insurance company (the "Demutualization") and became a wholly owned subsidiary
of The MONY Group Inc., (the "MONY Group" or the "Holding Company"), a Delaware
corporation organized on June 24, 1997 for the purpose of becoming the parent
holding company of MONY. The MONY Group has no other operations or subsidiaries.
In connection with the Plan eligible policyholders received cash, policy
credits, or shares of common stock of the MONY Group in exchange for their
membership interests in MONY. Also, on November 16, 1998, the MONY Group
consummated an initial public offering (the "Offerings") of approximately 12.9
million shares of its common stock and MONY changed its name to MONY Life
Insurance Company (MONY Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries are
hereafter collectively referred to as "MONY Life"). The shares of common stock
issued in the Offerings are in addition to approximately 34.3 million shares of
common stock of the MONY Group distributed to the aforementioned eligible
policyholders.
Net proceeds from the Offerings totalled $282.5 million. Approximately
$60.6 million of the net proceeds were retained by the MONY Group and the
balance of approximately $221.9 million was contributed to MONY Life.
Of the net proceeds contributed by the MONY Group to MONY Life,
approximately $168.2 million is for use by MONY Life in its general operations,
approximately $13.2 million was used to fund policy credits required to be
credited to Eligible Policyholders pursuant to the Plan, and $40.5 million
represents a reimbursement for the estimated after-tax cost of expenses incurred
by MONY Life to effect the demutualization, as required by the New York
Insurance Law.
Of the net proceeds retained by the MONY Group, approximately $2.5 million
was used to pay cash to Eligible Policyholders who received cash as described in
the Plan (other than pursuant to an expression of a preference to receive cash),
$10.0 million is for working capital for the MONY Group, $30.0 million is to be
used to pay dividends on the MONY Group's common stock and $18.1 million was
used by the MONY Group to pay cash to eligible policyholders pursuant to an
expression of a preference to receive cash in accordance with the Plan.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been omitted. These financial statements have been prepared consistent
with, and should be read in conjunction with, the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto of The MONY Group Inc. and Subsidiaries presented
elsewhere herein, except that MONY Group carries its investment in its
subsidiaries, which are wholly owned, under the equity method.
3. INVESTMENT AGREEMENT:
On December 30, 1997, affiliates of Goldman, Sachs & Co. (the "Investors"),
one of the underwriters for the Offerings, entered into an investment agreement
with MONY (the "Investment Agreement"), pursuant to which: (i) the Investors
purchased, for $115.0 million (the "Consideration"), Surplus Notes issued by
MONY (the "MONY Notes") with an aggregate principal amount equal to the
Consideration, and (ii) the Investors purchased, for $10.0 million, warrants
(the "Warrants") to purchase from the Holding Company (after giving effect to
the initial public offering) in the aggregate 7.0% of the fully diluted Common
Stock as of the first date following such effectiveness on which shares of
Common Stock were first issued to Eligible Policyholders, (December 24, 1998).
The purchase price payable for each share of the Common Stock issuable upon
exercise of the Warrants is the initial public offering price of the Common
Stock, unless the average of the daily closing prices of the Common Stock for
the 40 trading days following the first 20 trading days after December 24, 1998
is greater than 115% of the initial public offering price, in which case such
exercise price shall be equal to the sum of the initial public offering price
plus an amount equal to one half of the excess of such 40 day average over 115%
of the initial public offering price. The aforementioned 40 trading day period
ended on March 24, 1999. Accordingly, the actual exercise price of the Warrants,
which will be used in diluted earnings per share calculations for periods
subsequent to December 31, 1998, is $23.50 per share. The Warrants contain
standard anti-dilution provisions, providing for adjustment to the exercise
price in the event of, among other things, a dividend or other distribution of
capital stock, evidences of indebtedness or other property, issuances of rights,
options or warrants, certain cash dividends and certain tender offers.
4. DIVIDEND RESTRICTIONS:
The Holding Company's cash flows consist of dividends from MONY Life, if
declared and paid and investment income on assets held by the Holding Company,
offset by expenses incurred for salaries and other expenses. As a holding
company, the Holding Company's ability to meet cash requirements and pay
dividends depends upon the receipt of
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THE MONY GROUP INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
dividends and other payments from MONY Life. The payment of dividends by MONY
Life to the Holding Company is regulated under state insurance law. Under the
New York Insurance Law, MONY Life will be permitted to pay shareholder dividends
to the Holding Company only if it files notice of its intention to declare such
a dividend and the amount thereof with the New York Superintendent and the New
York Superintendent does not disapprove the distribution. In addition, the state
insurance laws contain similar restrictions on the ability of MONY Life's
insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to MONY Life.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTIONS
------- ------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C>
2.1 Plan of Demutualization, as amended*
3.1 Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of
the Company*
3.2 Form of By-laws of the Company, as amended*
3.3 Amendments to By-laws of the Company
4.1 Form of Certificate for the Common Stock, par value $0.01
per share*
4.2 Form of MONY Note*
4.3 Form of Warrant*
10.1 Investment Agreement, dated as of December 30, 1997, among
MONY, the Holding Company and GS Mezzanine Partners, GS
Mezzanine Partners Offshore, L.P., Stone Street Fund 1997,
L.P. and Bridge Street Fund 1997, L.P.*
10.2 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 30, 1997,
by and among MONY, the Holding Company and the Investors*
10.3 Fiscal Agency Agreement dated as of December 30, 1997, by
and among MONY and Citibank, N.A.*
10.4 Amended and Restated Reinsurance Agreement, effective as of
January 1, 1994, between MONY and Life Reassurance
Corporation of America*
10.5 Portfolio Indemnity Reinsurance Agreement, effective as of
December 30, 1995, between MONY and The Guardian Life
Insurance Company of America, and all amendments thereto*
10.6 Amendment Eight to the Amended and Restated Portfolio
Indemnity Reinsurance Agreement, effective as of December
31, 1995, between MONY and The Guardian Life Insurance
Company of America*
10.7 Amendment Nine to the Amended and Restated Portfolio
Indemnity Reinsurance Agreement, dated as of December 31,
1995, between MONY and The Guardian Life Insurance Company
of America*
10.8 Amended and Restated Reinsurance Agreement (Amendment
Eleven), effective as of December 31, 1995, between MONY and
Lyndon Life Insurance Company*
10.9 Assignment and Novation Agreement, effective January 1,
1996, by and among MONY, Lyndon Life Insurance Company and
RGA Reinsurance Company*
10.10 Amendment Twelve to the Amended and Restated Reinsurance
Agreement, effective as of January 1, 1996, between MONY and
RGA Reinsurance Company*
10.11 Amendment Thirteen to the Amended and Restated Reinsurance
Agreement, effective as of January 1, 1996, between MONY and
RGA Reinsurance Company*
10.12 Agreement of Lease, dated as of December 17, 1990, between
1740 Broadway Associates L.P. and MONY, and all amendments
thereto*
10.13 Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of April 26, 1996,
between 1740 Broadway Associates L.P. and MONY*
10.14 Second Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of August
6, 1996, between 1740 Broadway Associates L.P. and MONY*
10.15 Third Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of December
18, 1996, between 1740 Broadway Associates L.P. and MONY*
10.16 Fourth Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of January
14, 1997, between 1740 Broadway Associates L.P. and MONY*
10.17 Fifth Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of May 30,
1997, between 1740 Broadway Associates L.P. and MONY*
10.18 Letter Agreement, dated as of April 26, 1996, to accompany
Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of April 26, 1996,
between 1740 Broadway Associates L.P. and MONY*
10.19 Letter, dated as of December 18, 1996, amending Letter
Agreement, dated as of April 26, 1996, to accompany First
Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of April 26, 1996,
between 1740 Broadway Associates L.P. and MONY*
10.20 Letter, dated as of January 14, 1997, amending Letter
Agreement, dated as of April 26, 1996, to accompany
Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of April 26, 1996,
between 1740 Broadway Associates L.P. and MONY*
10.21 Agreement of Lease, dated as of December 21, 1988, between
Continental Towers and MONY, and all amendments thereto*
10.22 First Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of January
14, 1994, between Continental Towers and MONY*
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTIONS
------- ------------------------------------------------------------
<C> <S> <C>
10.23 Second Amendment to Agreement of Lease, dated as of October
15, 1997, between Continental Towers and MONY*
10.24 1998 Stock Incentive Plan*
10.25 Asset Transfer and Acquisition Agreement, dated as of
December 31, 1993, by and among MONY, AEGON USA, Inc. and
AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.*
10.26 Series A Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 31,
1993, by and between AEGON USA, Inc. and MONY*
10.27 Series B Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 31,
1993, by and between AEGON USA, Inc. and MONY*
10.28 Fiscal Agency Agreement, dated as of August 15, 1994,
between MONY and The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.*
10.29 Excess Benefit Plan for MONY Employees*
10.30 Form of MONY Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement for Key
Employees*
10.31 Form of MONY Deferred Compensation Plan Agreement for MONY
Trustees*
10.32 1988 Equity Share Plan*
10.33 Form of Equity Share Plan Deferred Compensation Agreement*
10.34 Split Dollar Life Insurance Plan*
10.35 Form of Employment Agreement applicable to Messrs. Roth,
Levine and Foti*
10.36 Form of Employment Agreement applicable to Messrs. Conklin,
Connors, Mulroy, Waldron, Hall and Daddario*
10.37 Form of Shareholder Rights Agreement*
10.38 Letter Agreement, dated June 25, 1997, between MONY and The
Chase Manhattan Bank*
10.39 Letter Agreement, dated June 19, 1997, between MONY and
Fleet Bank*
10.40 Letter Agreement, dated June 30, 1997, between MONY and
Citibank, N.A.*
10.41 Letter Agreement, dated June 30, 1997, between MONY and
Mellon Bank*
10.42 Letter Agreement, dated August 6, 1997, between MONY and
State Street Bank and Trust Company*
10.43 The MONY Group Inc. Annual Incentive Compensation Plan*
10.44 Form of Change in Control Employment Agreements*
21.1 Subsidiaries of the registrant
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>
- ---------------
* Incorporated herein by reference to the corresponding Exhibit Number to
the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration Number
333-63835.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New
York, New York on March 29, 1999.
THE MONY GROUP INC.
By: /s/ MICHAEL ISOR ROTH
----------------------------------------
Name: Michael Isor Roth
Title: Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed on March 29, 1999 by the following persons on behalf of
the Registrant and in the capacities indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURES TITLE
---------- -----
<C> <S>
/s/ MICHAEL ISOR ROTH Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer;
- ----------------------------------------------------- Director (Principal Executive Officer)
Michael Isor Roth
/s/ RICHARD DADDARIO Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- ----------------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial Officer)
Richard Daddario
/s/ LARRY COHEN Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting
- ----------------------------------------------------- Officer)
Larry Cohen
/s/ CLAUDE MARK BALLARD Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
Claude Mark Ballard
/s/ TOM HANS BARRETT Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
Tom Hans Barrett
/s/ DAVID LINCOLN CALL Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
David Lincoln Call
/s/ GLEN ROBERT DURHAM Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
Glen Robert Durham
/s/ JAMES BERNARD FARLEY Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
James Bernard Farley
/s/ SAMUEL JOSEPH FOTI President and Chief Operating Officer and Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
Samuel Joseph Foti
/s/ ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
Robert Holland, Jr.
/s/ JAMES LAWRENCE JOHNSON Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
James Lawrence Johnson
/s/ ROBERT RAYMOND KILEY Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
Robert Raymond Kiley
</TABLE>
S-1
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURES TITLE
---------- -----
<C> <S>
/s/ KENNETH MARC LEVINE Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
- ----------------------------------------------------- and Director
Kenneth Marc Levine
/s/ JOHN ROBERT MEYER Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
John Robert Meyer
/s/ JANE CAHILL PFEIFFER Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
Jane Cahill Pfeiffer
/s/ THOMAS CHARLES THEOBALD Director
- -----------------------------------------------------
Thomas Charles Theobald
</TABLE>
S-2
<PAGE> 1
Exhibit 3.3
Section 1.04. Quorum. A stockholders' meeting duly called shall not be organized
for the transaction of business unless a quorum is present. Except as otherwise
expressly provided by law, the Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, these By-laws, as amended (the "By-laws"), or any certificate
filed under Section 151(g) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL")
(or its successor statute as in effect from time to time) or in instances of a
separate class vote, the presence in person or by proxy of holders of record
entitled to exercise at least one-third of the voting power of the Corporation
shall constitute a quorum for such meeting. The stockholders present at a duly
organized meeting can continue to do business until adjournment, notwithstanding
the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum. If a meeting
cannot be organized because a quorum has not attended, stockholders representing
a majority of the voting power of the stockholders present may adjourn or, in
the absence of a decision by the majority, any officer entitled to preside at
such meeting may adjourn, the meeting from time to time to such time (not more
than 30 days after the previously adjourned meeting) and place as such
stockholders or officer may determine, without notice other than by announcement
at the meeting of the time and place of the adjourned meeting.
****
Section 1.08. Proxies. Any stockholder entitled to vote at any meeting of the
stockholders may, by (a) a written instrument signed by such stockholder or his
or her attorney-in-fact, or (b) transmitting or authorizing the transmission of
a telegram, cablegram, or other means of electronic transmission (which may
include telephone, datagram, or communication through the internet) to the
person who will be the holder of the proxy or to an agent duly authorized by the
person who will be the holder of the proxy, together with authenticating
information deemed appropriate by the inspectors or other persons determining
that such transmission was authorized by the stockholder, authorize another
person or persons to vote at any such meeting for him or her by proxy. No such
proxy shall be voted after the expiration of three years from the date of such
proxy, unless such proxy provides for a longer period. Every proxy shall be
revocable at the pleasure of the stockholder executing it, except in those cases
where applicable law provides that a proxy shall be irrevocable. A stockholder
may revoke any proxy which is not irrevocable by attending the meeting and
voting in person, by filing an instrument in writing revoking the proxy, by
transmitting or authorizing the transmission of a telegram, cablegram, or other
means of electronic transmission (which may include telephone, datagram, or
communication through the internet) revoking the proxy, together with
authenticating information deemed appropriate by the inspectors or other persons
determining that such transmission was authorized by the stockholder or by
filing another duly executed proxy bearing a later date with the Secretary.
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EXHIBIT 21.1
THE MONY GROUP INC.
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NAME OF SUBSIDIARY STATE OF DOMICILE
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<S> <C>
MONY Life Insurance Company New York
MONY Life Insurance Company of America Arizona
Enterprise Capital Management, Inc. Georgia
Enterprise Fund Distributors, Inc. Delaware
MONY Brokerage, Inc. Delaware
MBI Insurance Agency of Alabama, Inc. Alabama
MBI Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, Inc. Massachusetts
MBI Insurance Agency of New Mexico, Inc. New Mexico
MBI Insurance Agency of Ohio, Inc. Ohio
MBI Insurance Agency of Texas, Inc. Texas
MBI Insurance Agency of Washington, Inc. Washington
MONY Assets Corp.(1) New York
MONY Benefits Management Corp.(2) Delaware
MONY International Holdings, Inc. Delaware
MONY Life Insurance Company of the Americas, Ltd. Cayman Islands
MONY Bank & Trust Company of the Americas, Ltd. Cayman Islands
MONY International Life Insurance Co. Seguros de Vida S.A. Argentina
MONY Realty Partners, Inc. Delaware
MONY Securities Corporation(3) New York
Trusted Securities Advisors Corp.(4) Minnesota
CFSB Insurance Agency, Inc. Massachusetts
Sagamore Financial Corporation Ohio
U.S. Financial Life Insurance Company Ohio
Financial Marketing Agency, Inc. Ohio
1740 Advisers, Inc. New York
1740 Ventures, Inc. New York
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(1) Formerly known as MONY Credit Corporation
(2) Formerly known as MONY Funding, Inc.
(3) Formerly known as MONY Securities Corp.
(4) Formerly known as CFS Brokerage Corp.
MONY CS, Inc.* Georgia
* Dissolved November 24, 1998
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<ARTICLE> 7
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and the consolidated
balance sheet and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 of The Mony Group Inc.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLAR
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1998
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1998
<EXCHANGE-RATE> 1
<DEBT-HELD-FOR-SALE> 3,132
<DEBT-CARRYING-VALUE> 0
<DEBT-MARKET-VALUE> 0
<EQUITIES> 457
<MORTGAGE> 988
<REAL-ESTATE> 634
<TOTAL-INVEST> 5,314
<CASH> 329
<RECOVER-REINSURE> 476<F1>
<DEFERRED-ACQUISITION> 440
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 24,956
<POLICY-LOSSES> 960
<UNEARNED-PREMIUMS> 0
<POLICY-OTHER> 1,992
<POLICY-HOLDER-FUNDS> 105
<NOTES-PAYABLE> 375
0
0
<COMMON> 1
<OTHER-SE> 1,777
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 24,956
773<F2>
<INVESTMENT-INCOME> 689
<INVESTMENT-GAINS> 169
<OTHER-INCOME> 225<F3>
<BENEFITS> 680
<UNDERWRITING-AMORTIZATION> 122
<UNDERWRITING-OTHER> 452
<INCOME-PRETAX> 294
<INCOME-TAX> 103
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 191
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 27
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 164
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0<F4>
<EPS-DILUTED> 0<F4>
<RESERVE-OPEN> 0
<PROVISION-CURRENT> 0
<PROVISION-PRIOR> 0
<PAYMENTS-CURRENT> 0
<PAYMENTS-PRIOR> 0
<RESERVE-CLOSE> 0
<CUMULATIVE-DEFICIENCY> 0
<FN>
<F1>includes reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses.
<F2>includes premiums and universal life and investment-type product policy fees.
<F3>includes other income, Group Pension Profits and contribution from the Closed
Block
<F4>Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) represents EPS for the period
November 16, 1998 to December 31, 1998.
</FN>
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