DANIELSON HOLDING CORP
10-Q, 2000-11-14
FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549




                                    FORM 10-Q

(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

                                       OR

( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
    ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM               TO
                              ---------------  -------------

                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-6732

                          DANIELSON HOLDING CORPORATION
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

                DELAWARE                              95-6021257
        (State of Incorporation)          (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

       767 THIRD AVENUE,  NEW YORK, NEW YORK               10017-2023
       (Address of Principal Executive Offices)            (Zip Code)

  REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:         (212) 888-0347


    Indicate  by check mark  whether  the  registrant  (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of
1934  during  the  preceding  12 months  (or for such  shorter  period  that the
registrant was required to file such reports),  and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                             YES  X           NO
                                ------          ----


    Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

         CLASS                               OUTSTANDING AT NOVEMBER 6, 2000
-----------------------------                -------------------------------
 Common Stock, $0.10 par value                       18,476,254 shares
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                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.       FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

                 DANIELSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                  (In thousands, except per share information)
                                   (Unaudited)
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                                                     FOR THE THREE MONTHS                    FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                                                      ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,                    ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                               -------------------------------        -------------------------------
                                                      2000             1999                 2000              1999
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                                                     ------           -------             -------            -------

REVENUES:

   Gross premiums earned                            $ 19,025         $ 16,392            $ 52,992           $ 46,785
   Ceded premiums earned                              (1,894)          (3,130)             (4,852)            (8,680)
                                                     -------          -------             -------            -------
   Net premiums earned                                17,131           13,262              48,140             38,105

   Net investment income                               2,318            1,924               6,528              5,707
   Net realized investment gains (losses)              1,651                1               5,741               (153)
   Other income                                          289              228                 791                653
                                                     -------          -------             -------            -------

         TOTAL REVENUES                               21,389           15,415              61,200             44,312
                                                     -------          -------             -------            -------

LOSSES AND EXPENSES:

   Gross losses and loss adjustment expenses          14,827           13,237              39,325             35,308
   Ceded losses and loss adjustment expenses          (1,005)          (4,334)             (2,897)            (9,502)
                                                     -------          -------             -------            -------
   Net losses and loss adjustment expenses            13,822            8,903              36,428             25,806

   Policyholder dividends                                 39              338                 135                698
   Policy acquisition expenses                         4,146            3,457              12,058             10,057
   General and administrative expenses                 2,056            2,209               6,409              6,854
                                                     -------          -------             -------            -------


         TOTAL LOSSES AND EXPENSES                    20,063           14,907              55,030             43,415
                                                     -------          -------             -------            -------

Income before provision for income taxes               1,326              508               6,170                897
Income tax provision                                      59               42                 144                 65
                                                     -------          -------             -------            -------

NET INCOME                                          $  1,267         $    466            $  6,026           $    832


EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK

Basic                                               $    .07         $    .03            $    .33           $    .05
                                                     =======          =======             =======            =======
Diluted                                             $    .07         $    .03            $    .32           $    .05
                                                     =======          =======             =======            =======

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                    See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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                 DANIELSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    (In thousands, except share information)

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<CAPTION>

                                                          September 30, 2000   December 31,
                                                              (UNAUDITED)          1999
                                                            --------------     -----------
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ASSETS:

  Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value
    (Cost: $125,746 and $113,641)                               $123,841         $110,841
  Equity securities, at fair value (Cost: $21,737 and $20,614)    23,049           21,316
  Short term investments, at cost which
      Approximates fair value                                      2,532            8,234
                                                                 -------         --------

      TOTAL INVESTMENTS                                          149,422          140,391

  Cash                                                             2,794              105
  Receivable for securities sold                                   2,366               --
  Accrued investment income                                        1,691            1,499
  Premiums and fees receivable, net of allowances
      of $320 and $274                                            15,958           11,619
  Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses, net of allowances
      of $602 and $402                                             3,875            6,060
  Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses, net of
      allowances of $170 and $246                                 14,305           15,628
  Prepaid reinsurance premiums                                     2,457            1,767
  Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
      of $9,239 and $8,225                                         1,426            1,762
  Deferred acquisition costs                                       3,512            2,522
  Receivable on reinsurance treaty rescission                         --           11,459
  Other assets                                                     1,595            1,940
                                                                 -------         --------

      TOTAL ASSETS                                              $199,401         $194,752
                                                                ========         ========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

  Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses                    $ 86,807         $ 94,934
  Unearned premiums                                               21,692           16,239
  Policyholder dividends                                             732              814
  Reinsurance premiums payable                                     1,212              905
  Funds withheld on ceded reinsurance                              1,666            1,708
  Other liabilities                                                3,535            3,926
                                                                 -------         --------

      TOTAL LIABILITIES                                          115,644          118,526

  Preferred stock ($0.10 par value; authorized
      10,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding)                 --               --
  Common stock ($0.10 par value; authorized
      100,000,000 shares; issued 18,486,994 shares;
      outstanding 18,476,254 shares and 18,476,265 shares)         1,849            1,849
  Additional paid-in capital                                      59,491           59,491
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)                     (593)          (2,098)
  Retained earnings                                               23,076           17,050
  Treasury stock (cost of 10,740 shares and 10,729 shares)           (66)             (66)
                                                                 -------         --------

      TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                  83,757           76,226
                                                                 -------         --------

      TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                $199,401         $194,752
                                                                ========         ========

</TABLE>

                    See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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                 DANIELSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                      (In thousands, except share amounts)
                                   (UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>

                                                                              Comprehensive                  Comprehensive
                                                                             Income for the              Income (Loss) for the
                                                                           Three Months Ended              Nine Months Ended
                                                                               September 30,                  September 30,
                                            SEPTEMBER 30, 2000             2000               1999           2000           1999
                                            ------------------             ----               ----           ----           ----
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COMMON STOCK

  Balance, beginning of year                 $     1,849
                                              ----------
  Balance, end of period                           1,849
                                              ----------

ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL

  Balance, beginning of year                      59,491
                                              ----------
  Balance, end of period                          59,491
                                              ----------

RETAINED EARNINGS

  Balance, beginning of year                      17,050
  Net income                                 $     6,026                  $1,267              $466          $6,026        $   832
                                              ----------                   -----               ---           -----         ------

  Balance, end of period                          23,076
                                              ----------

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
  Balance, beginning of year                      (2,098)
  Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-
        For-sale securities (1)                                             (664)              200           1,505         (1,442)
                                                                           -----               ---           -----         ------
  Other comprehensive income (loss)                1,505                    (664)              200           1,505         (1,442)
                                              ----------                   -----               ---           -----         ------
  Total comprehensive income (loss)                                      $   603              $666          $7,531           (610)
                                                                           =====               ===           =====         ======
  Balance, end of period                            (593)
                                              ----------

TREASURY STOCK

  Balance, beginning of year                         (66)
                                              ----------
  Balance, end of period                             (66)
                                              ----------

      TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                 $83,757
                                              ==========


COMMON STOCK, SHARES

  Balance, beginning of year                  18,486,994
                                              ----------
  Balance, end of period                      18,486,994
                                              ==========

TREASURY STOCK, SHARES

  Balance, beginning of year                      10,729
  Purchased during period                             11
                                              ----------
  Balance, end of period                          10,740
                                              ==========

(1)  DISCLOSURE OF RECLASSIFICATION AMOUNT:
           Unrealized holding gains (losses)
             arising during the period                                    $  987              $201          $7,246       $ (1,595)
           Less: reclassification adjustment
       for net gains (losses )included in
            Net income                                                     1,651                 1           5,741           (153)
                                                                           -----               ---           -----         ------
 Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities                              $ (664)              $200          $1,505       $(1,442)
                                                                           =====               ===           =====        =======
</TABLE>
                    See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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                 DANIELSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (In thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>

                                                                 FOR THE NINE MONTHS
                                                                  ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                               2000            1999
                                                              -------         --------
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

  Net income                                                 $  6,026        $    832
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     provided by (used in) operating activities:
     Net realized investment (gains) losses                    (5,741)            153
     Depreciation and amortization                                647             553
     Change in accrued investment income                         (192)             11
     Change in premiums and fees receivable                    (4,339)         (1,358)
     Change in reinsurance recoverables                         2,185           6,437
     Change in reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses         1,323          (2,994)
     Change in prepaid reinsurance premiums                      (690)            (58)
     Change in deferred acquisition costs                        (990)           (398)
     Change in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses      (8,127)         (6,696)
     Change in unearned premiums                                5,453           2,470
     Change in reinsurance payables and funds withheld            265            (300)
     Change in policyholder dividends payable                     (82)            (29)
     Change in receivable on reinsurance treaty rescission     11,459              --
     OTHER, NET                                                  (183)           (627)
                                                              --------        --------
     Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities        7,014          (2,004)
                                                              -------         -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from sales:

     Fixed income maturities available-for-sale                 8,970             741
     Equity securities                                         18,248              --
  Investments, matured or called:
     Fixed income maturities available-for-sale                18,541          17,523
  Investments purchased:
     Fixed income maturities available-for-sale               (42,016)        (23,810)
     Equity securities                                        (13,654)             --

  Purchases of property and equipment                            (116)           (264)
                                                             --------        -------
     Net cash used in investing activities                    (10,027)         (5,810)
                                                             --------        --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

  Proceeds from issuance of common stock                           --           9,000
                                                              -------         -------
     Net cash provided by financing activities                     --           9,000
                                                              -------         -------

  Net increase (decrease) in cash and short term investments  (3,013)           1,186
  Cash and short term investments at beginning of year          8,339           4,157
                                                              -------         -------
  Cash and short term investments at end of period           $  5,326        $  5,343
                                                              =======         =======

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                DANIELSON HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                   (UNAUDITED)

1)      BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        The  accompanying   unaudited   Consolidated   Financial  Statements  of
Danielson   Holding   Corporation   ("DHC"  or  "Registrant")  and  subsidiaries
(collectively  with DHC, the  "Company")  have been prepared in accordance  with
generally accepted accounting  principles.  However,  they do not include all of
the  information  and  footnotes  required  by  generally  accepted   accounting
principles for complete  consolidated  financial  statements.  In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the
nine months  ended  September  30, 2000 are not  necessarily  indicative  of the
results that may be expected for the year ending  December 31, 2000. For further
information,  reference is made to the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and
footnotes  thereto  included  in DHC's  Annual  Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999.

2)      PER SHARE DATA

     Per share data is based on the weighted  average number of shares of common
stock of DHC, par value $0.10 per share ("Common Stock"),  outstanding  during a
particular  year  or  other  relevant   period.   Diluted   earnings  per  share
computations, as calculated under the treasury stock method, include the average
number of shares of  additional  outstanding  Common  Stock  issuable  for stock
options and warrants, whether or not currently exercisable.  Such average shares
were 18,765,650 and 18,981,847 for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2000, respectively,  and 17,474,970 and 16,340,895 for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1999, respectively.  Basic earnings per share are calculated
using  only the  average  number  of  outstanding  shares  of  Common  Stock and
disregarding  the  average  number of shares  issuable  for  stock  options  and
warrants.  Such average shares were  18,476,261 and 18,476,263 for the three and
nine  months  ended  September  30,  2000,  respectively,   and  16,663,232  and
15,942,576 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, respectively.

3)      INCOME TAXES

     DHC files a Federal  consolidated  income tax return with its subsidiaries.
DHC's return includes the taxable results of certain trusts that assumed various
liabilities of certain present and former  subsidiaries of DHC. These trusts are
not included on the consolidated  financial statements.  The Company records its
interim tax provisions based upon estimated effective tax rates for the year.

     The Company has made  provisions  for certain  state and local  taxes.  Tax
filings for these jurisdictions do not include the taxable results of the trusts
referred to above. For further  information,  reference is made to Note 8 of the
Notes to Consolidated  Financial  Statements  included in DHC's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.


ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
           CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


        1.     GENERAL

     Danielson  Holding  Corporation  ("DHC") is organized as a holding  company
with substantially all of its operations conducted by subsidiaries (collectively
with DHC, the "Company").  DHC, on a parent-only  basis, has limited  continuing
expenditures for rent and administrative expenses and derives revenues primarily
from investment returns on portfolio securities.  Therefore, the analysis of the
Company's  financial  condition  is generally  done on an  operating  subsidiary
basis.

     This  Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis of  Financial  Condition  and
Results  of  Operations  and  the  information  in  Item  3, "  Qualitative  and
Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk" contain forward-looking  statements,
including statements concerning capital adequacy,  adequacy of reserves,  goals,
future events and underlying  assumptions and other  statements  which are other
than  statements of historical  facts.  Such  forward-looking  statements may be
identified,   without   limitation,   by  the  use  of  the  words   "believes",
"anticipates",  "expects",  "intends", "plans" and similar expressions. All such
statements represent only current estimates or expectations as to future results
and are subject to risks and  uncertainties  which could cause actual results to
materially differ from current estimates or expectations. See "RISK FACTORS THAT
MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS".
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        2.     RESULTS OF NAICC'S OPERATIONS

     The operations of DHC's principal  subsidiary,  National American Insurance
Company of  California  ("NAICC"),  are  primarily  in  specialty  property  and
casualty insurance.

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE OPERATIONS

     Net premiums  earned were $17.1 million and $48.1 million for the three and
nine months ended  September 30, 2000,  respectively,  compared to $13.3 million
and $38.1  million  for the three and nine  months  ended  September  30,  1999,
respectively.  Net premiums written were $18.9 million and $52.9 million for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively,  compared to $14.2
million  and $40.5  million for the three and nine months  ended  September  30,
1999, respectively.

     The overall  increase in net earned  premiums and net written  premiums for
2000 over the comparable periods in 1999 is attributable to increased production
and decreased  reinsurance  coverage  associated with the rescission of a treaty
effective in 1999.

     Net  investment  income was $2.0 million and $5.8 million for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively, compared to $1.8 million and
$5.4  million  for  the  three  and  nine  months  ended   September  30,  1999,
respectively.  The  slight  growth  in  investment  income  is  attributable  to
increased  cash  flow  from  operations  of $8.9  million  over  the  comparable
year-to-date  period in 1999.  Realized gains increased by $5.6 million from the
comparable  year-to-date  period  in 1999.  The  gains  were  recognized  almost
exclusively from the sale of equity securities.

     Net losses and loss  adjustment  expenses  ("LAE")  were $13.8  million and
$36.4  million  for  the  three  and  nine  months  ended  September  30,  2000,
respectively,  compared to $8.9 million and $25.8 million for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1999, respectively. The resulting loss and LAE ratios
for the corresponding  year-to-date  periods were 75.7 percent and 67.7 percent,
respectively  for 2000 and 1999.  The loss and LAE ratio  increased in 2000 over
1999 due primarily to the rescission of several  treaties in 1999 that increased
the Company's workers' compensation retention.

     Policy  acquisition costs were $4.1 million and $12.1 million for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2000, respectively, compared to $3.5 million
and $10.0  million  for the three and nine  months  ended  September  30,  1999,
respectively.  As a  percentage  of  net  premiums  earned,  policy  acquisition
expenses were 25.1 percent and 26.4 percent for the nine months ended  September
30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.  The decrease in the policy acquisition expense
ratio in 2000 is due primarily to the overall  increase in premium  volume while
fixed  underwriting  expenses of policy  acquisition  costs remained  relatively
constant.

     General and administrative  expenses were $1.5 million and $4.5 million for
the three and nine months ended  September 30, 2000,  respectively.  General and
administrative  expenses  were $1.6  million and $5.2  million for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1999,  respectively.  General and administrative
expenses  decreased  slightly in 2000 over 1999 due to cost  reduction  measures
initiated at the end of 1999.

     The combined ratios (which  represent a ratio of losses and expenses to net
earned premiums in a particular period) were 110.7 percent and 109.9 percent for
the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Net income from
insurance  operations for the nine months ended  September 30, 2000 and 1999 was
$6.8  million and $2.1  million,  respectively.  The increase in net income from
insurance  operations  during the first nine months of 2000 compared to the same
period for 1999 is primarily  attributable  to realized  gains,  and to a lesser
extent, the increase in premium volume.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     The Company's insurance subsidiaries require both readily liquid assets and
adequate capital to meet ongoing obligations to policyholders and claimants,  as
well as to pay ordinary operating expenses. The primary sources of funds to meet
these  obligations  are premium  revenues,  investment  income,  recoveries from
reinsurance and, if required,  the sale of invested assets.  NAICC's  investment
policy guidelines require that all liabilities be matched by a comparable amount
of investment grade invested assets. Management of NAICC believes that NAICC has
both  adequate  capital  resources  and  sufficient   reinsurance  to  meet  any
unforeseen  events  such as  natural  catastrophes,  reinsurer  insolvencies  or
possible reserve deficiencies.

     The Company meets both its short-term and long-term liquidity  requirements
through  operating cash flows that include premium  receipts,  investment income
and reinsurance  recoveries.  To the extent  operating cash flows do not provide
sufficient cash flow, the Company relies on the sale of invested  asssets.  Cash
provided by operations was $8.2 million for the nine months ended  September 30,
2000,  and cash used in  operations  was $0.7  million for the nine months ended
September  30, 1999.  The increase in cash  provided by  operations is primarily
attributable  to the collection of amounts due, as a result of the rescission of
several  reinsurance  treaties,  in  excess  of $11  million.  Overall  cash and
invested  assets,  at market value,  at September 30, 2000 were $137.5  million,
compared to $122.4 million at December 31, 1999.
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        3.     RESULTS OF DHC'S OPERATIONS

CASH FLOW FROM PARENT-ONLY OPERATIONS

     Operating  cash flow of DHC on a parent-only  basis is primarily  dependent
upon the rate of return achieved on its investment  portfolio and the payment of
general and  administrative  expenses incurred in the normal course of business.
For the nine months ended  September 30, 2000 and 1999, cash used in parent-only
operating  activities  was $1.2  million  and $1.3  million,  respectively.  The
decrease in cash used in operating  activities is attributable to an increase in
DHC's  investment  portfolio  and  the  income  it  generates.  For  information
regarding  DHC's  operating  subsidiaries'  cash FLOW FROM  OPERATIONS,  SEE "2.
RESULTS OF NAICC'S OPERATIONS, CASH FLOW FROM INSURANCE OPERATIONS."

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     At September 30, 2000 cash and  investments of DHC,  including  receivables
for trades pending  settlement,  were approximately  $17.0 million,  compared to
$18.1 million at December 31, 1999. As noted above, the primary use of funds was
the  payment of general  and  administrative  expenses  in the normal  course of
business. For information regarding DHC's operating  subsidiaries' liquidity and
CAPITAL RESOURCES, SEE "2. RESULTS OF NAICC'S OPERATIONS,  LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL
RESOURCES."

               4.     RISK FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

     As noted  above,  the  foregoing  discussion  may  include  forward-looking
statements  that involve risks and  uncertainties.  In addition to other factors
and matters discussed  elsewhere herein,  some of the important factors that, in
the view of the Company,  could cause actual results to differ  materially  from
those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the following:

     1. The  insurance  products  sold by the  Company  are  subject  to intense
competition  from  many  competitors,  many of whom have  substantially  greater
resources  than the Company.  There can be no assurance that the Company will be
able  to  successfully   compete  and  generate  sufficient  premium  volume  at
attractive prices to be profitable.

     2. In order to implement its business plan, the Company has been seeking to
enter into strategic  partnerships  and/or make  acquisitions of businesses that
would  enable  the  Company  to  earn  an  attractive   return  on   investment.
Restrictions  on the Company's  ability to issue  additional  equity in order to
finance  any such  transactions  exist  which  could  significantly  affect  the
Company's ability to finance any such transaction.  The Company may have limited
other  resources  with  which to  implement  its  strategy  and  there can be no
assurance that any transaction will be successfully consummated.

     3. The  insurance  industry is highly  regulated  and it is not possible to
predict the impact of future state and federal  regulation on the  operations of
the Company.

     4.  Unpaid  losses  and  loss  adjustment  expenses  ("LAE")  are  based on
estimates of reported losses,  historical  Company experience of losses reported
by reinsured  companies for insurance assumed from such insurers,  and estimates
based on historical Company and industry  experience for unreported claims. Such
liability is, by necessity,  based upon  estimates  which may change in the near
term, and there can be no assurance that the ultimate liability will not exceed,
or even materially exceed, such estimates.

ITEM 3.    QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


     The  Company's  objectives  in managing  its  investment  portfolio  are to
maximize  investment  income and  investment  returns while  minimizing  overall
credit risk. Investment strategies are developed based on many factors including
underwriting  results,  overall  tax  position,  regulatory  requirements,   and
fluctuations in interest rates.  Investment decisions are made by management and
approved by the Board of  Directors.  Market risk  represents  the potential for
loss due to adverse  changes in the fair value of  securities.  The market risks
related to the Company's  fixed maturity  portfolio are primarily  interest rate
risk and  prepayment  risk.  The market risks  related to the  Company's  equity
portfolio are foreign  currency  risk and equity price risk.  There have been no
material  changes  to the  Company's  market  risk  for the  nine  months  ended
September 30, 2000. For further  information,  reference is made to Management's
Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results of  Operations
included in DHC's  Annual  Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December  31,
1999.

                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

     NAICC is a party to various legal proceedings which are considered  routine
and  incidental to its business and are not material to the financial  condition
and operation of its business.  DHC is not a party to any legal proceeding which
is considered material to the financial condition and operation of its business.

ITEM 2.    CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

           Not applicable.

ITEM 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

           Not applicable.
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ITEM 4.    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

           Not applicable.

ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION.

           Not applicable.

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

                 Not applicable.
                                   SIGNATURES

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

Date:   November 14, 2000


                               DANIELSON HOLDING CORPORATION
                                              (Registrant)



                               BY:   /S/  DAVID BARSE
                                     ------------------------------------
                                          David Barse

                                          PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

                               BY:   /S/  MICHAEL CARNEY
                                     -----------------------------
                                          Michael Carney

                                          CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


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