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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FORM S-1
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NUMBER 45 TO
REGISTRATION STATEMENT NUMBER 2-55252
SERIES D-1 INVESTMENT CERTIFICATE
(FORMERLY SINGLE-PAYMENT CERTIFICATES, SERIES D-1)
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
IDS CERTIFICATE COMPANY
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(IDS Certificate Company effective April 1984)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
6725
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(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)
41-6009975
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
IDS Tower 10, Minneapolis, MN 55440, (612) 671-3131
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(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area
code, of registrant's principal executive offices)
Bruce A. Kohn - IDS Tower 10, Minneapolis, MN 55440-0010, (612) 671-2221
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(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
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CONTENTS OF THIS POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 45 TO
REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 2-55252
Cover Page
Prospectus
Auditor's Report
Financial Statements
Part II Information
Signatures
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IDS Series D-1 Investment Certificate
Prospectus/April 28, 1999
IDS Certificate Company (IDSC), a subsidiary of American Express Financial
Corporation, issues IDS Series D-1 Investment Certificates. These certificates:
o Are only available through certain retirement plans and accounts
and to affiliated companies of IDSC.
o Bear a specific rate of interest for each calendar quarter.
o Mature 20 years from their issue date.
Like all investment companies the Securities and Exchange Commission has not
approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this
prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
This certificate is backed solely by the assets of IDSC. See "Risk factors" on
page 2.
The distributor is not required to sell any specific amount of certificates.
IDS Certificate Company Distributor
IDS Tower 10 American Express Financial Advisors Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0010
800-437-3133
800-846-4852 (TTY)
An American Express company
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Annual Interest Rates as of April 28, 1999
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Simple Compound
Interest Effective
Rate Yield
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These rates were in effect on the date of this prospectus. IDSC reviews and may
change its rates on new purchases each week. The interest rate paid during the
first calendar quarter the certificate is owned will be that in effect on the
date an application or investment is accepted. IDSC guarantees that when the
rate for new purchases takes effect, the rate for the first quarter will be
within a specified range of the average 12-month certificate of deposit rate
then published in the most recent BANK RATE MONITOR National IndexTM, N. Palm
Beach, FL 33408 (page ---). Interest rates for future calendar quarters are
declared at the discretion of IDSC and may be greater or less than the rates
shown here.
We reserve the right to issue other securities with different terms.
Risk factors
You should consider the following when investing in this certificate.
This certificate is backed solely by the assets of IDSC. Most of our assets are
debt securities whose price generally falls as interest rates increase, and
rises as interest rates decrease. Credit ratings of the issuers of securities in
our portfolio vary. See "How your money is used and protected."
American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC), the parent company of IDSC,
maintains the major computer systems used by IDSC. The Year 2000 (Y2K) issue is
the result of computer programs that may recognize a date using "00" as the year
1900 rather than 2000. This could result in the failure of major systems. AEFC
and its parent company, American Express Company, began addressing the Y2K issue
in 1995 and have established a plan for resolution.
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Table of contents
Annual interest rates as of April 28, 1999 p
Risk factors p
ABOUT THE SERIES D-1 INVESTMENT CERTIFICATE p
Read and keep this prospectus
Investment amounts and interest rates p
Determining the face amount and principal of the Series D-1 Investment
Certificate p
Value at maturity will exceed face-amount p
Earning interest p
USING THE SERIES D-1 INVESTMENT CERTIFICATE p
Contributions to the Series D-1 Investment Certificate p
Other IRAs or 401(k) plan accounts and other qualified retirement
accounts p
Receiving cash p
At maturity p
Transferring Series D-1 Investment Certificate ownership p
Giving us instructions p
INCOME AND TAXES p
Tax treatment of this investment p
Withholding taxes p
HOW YOUR MONEY IS USED AND PROTECTED p
Invested and guaranteed by IDSC p
Regulated by government p
Backed by our investments p
Investment policies p
HOW YOUR MONEY IS MANAGED p
Relationship between IDSC and American
Express Financial Corporation p
Capital structure and certificates issued p
Investment management and services p
Distribution p
Transfer agent p
Employment of other American Express affiliates p
Directors and officers p
Independent auditors p
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Appendix p
Annual financial information p
Summary of selected financial information p
Management's discussion and analysis of financial
condition and results of operations p
Report of independent auditors p
Financial statements p
Notes to financial statements p
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ABOUT THE SERIES D-1 INVESTMENT CERTIFICATE
Read and keep this prospectus
This prospectus describes terms and conditions of your IDS Series D-1 Investment
Certificate. It contains facts that can help you decide if the certificate is
the right investment for you. Read the prospectus before you invest and keep it
for future reference. No one has the authority to change the terms and
conditions of the IDS Series D-1 Investment Certificate as described in the
prospectus, or to bind IDSC by any statement not in it.
Investment amounts and interest rates
The Series D-1 Investment Certificate is offered only in connection with the
American Express Retirement Plan, the Career Distributors' Retirement Plan
(CDRP), and the IDS Mutual Funds Profit Sharing Plan of the IDS MUTUAL FUND
GROUP (individually a "Plan" and collectively the "Plans") and to affiliated
companies of IDSC. These Plans have been adopted for the exclusive benefit and
participation of eligible employees and personal financial advisors of American
Express Financial Corporation (AEFC) and its subsidiary companies, and the IDS
MUTUAL FUND GROUP. You may obtain instructions on how to direct a contribution
to a Series D-1 Investment Certificate from the appropriate Plan Administrator.
IDSC offers persons who retire as full-time employees or as full- time financial
advisors or district managers of AEFC and its subsidiary companies the
opportunity to purchase the Series D-1 Investment Certificate in Individual
Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The trustee or custodian purchases the Series D-1
Investment Certificate at the direction of Plan participants or IRA owners using
contributions to a Plan or IRA.
The Series D-1 Investment Certificate is a security purchased with single or
multiple payments. The provisions of the Plans and applicable tax laws determine
the amount that can be invested. A participant's Plan investment is the dollar
amount or its equivalent percentage contributions directed to the participant's
Plan account. The interest rate applied to the investment is the quarterly rate
then in effect. Investments earn interest from the date IDSC accepts each Plan
contribution or IRA contribution.
Interest on the Series D-1 Investment Certificate is guaranteed for each
calendar quarter. The rate paid will not change during a quarter. A calendar
quarter begins each Jan. 1, April 1, July 1, or Oct. 1. IDSC guarantees that
when rates for new purchases take effect, the rate will be within a range from
75 to 175 basis points above the average interest rate then published for
12-month certificates of deposit in the BANK RATE MONITOR National Index
(trademark), N. Palm Beach, FL 33408. For example, if the rate published for a
given week in the BANK RATE MONITOR National Index (trademark), N. Palm Beach,
FL 33408 for 12-month certificates is 3.25 percent, IDSC's rate in effect for
new purchases would be between 4 percent and 5 percent.
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Interest rates may differ for investments of more than $1 million in one or more
Series D-1 Investment Certificates by any affiliated company of IDSC. When rates
for new purchases by any such company take effect, the rate will be within a
range from 20 basis points below to 80 basis points above the average interest
rate then published for 12-month certificates of deposit in the BANK RATE
MONITOR National Index (trademark), N. Palm Beach, FL 33408.
The BANK RATE MONITOR National Index (trademark), N. Palm Beach, FL 33408 is an
index of rates and annual effective yields offered on various length
certificates of deposit by large banks and thrifts in large metropolitan areas.
The frequency of compounding varies among the banks and thrifts.
Certificates of deposit in the BANK RATE MONITOR National Index (trademark), N.
Palm Beach, FL 33408 are government-insured fixed-rate time deposits. The BANK
RATE MONITOR National Index (trademark), N. Palm Beach, FL 33408 is published in
the BANK RATE MONITOR, a weekly magazine published in N. Palm Beach, FL, by
Advertising News Service Inc., an independent national news organization that
collects and disseminates information about bank products and interest rates. It
is not affiliated with IDSC, AEFC, or any of their affiliates.
The publisher of the BANK RATE MONITOR distributes to national and broadcast
news media on a regular weekly basis its current index rates for various terms
of certificates of deposit of banks and thrifts.
The BANK RATE MONITOR periodical may be available in your local library. To
obtain information on the current BANK RATE MONITOR Top Market AverageTM rates,
call the Client Service Organization at the telephone numbers listed on the back
cover between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. your local time.
Interest is credited to the certificate daily. The rate in effect on the day the
contribution is accepted in Minneapolis will apply to the certificate. The
interest rate shown near the front of this prospectus may or may not be in
effect on the date a participant's contribution is accepted.
Interest for future calendar quarters may be greater or less than the rates for
the first quarter. The then prevailing investment climate, including 12-month
average certificate of deposit effective yields as reflected in the BANK RATE
MONITOR National Index (trademark), N. Palm Beach, FL 33408, will be a primary
consideration in deciding future rates. Nevertheless, IDSC has complete
discretion as to what interest it will declare on a Series D-1 Investment
Certificate beyond the initial quarter in which the certificate was purchased.
Any investments rolled over from the Series D-1 Investment Certificate to an IRA
or 401(k) plan account or other qualified retirement account will be subject to
the limits and provisions of that account or plan and applicable tax laws.
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Determining the face amount and principal of the Series D-1 Investment
Certificate
The face amount is the amount of the initial investment in the Series D-1
Investment Certificate. At the beginning of each quarter, all interest
previously credited to a Series D-1 Investment Certificate and not withdrawn
will become part of its principal. For example: if the initial investment in a
certificate was $100,000, the face amount would be $100,000. If the certificate
earns $1,000 in interest during a quarter and it is not withdrawn, the principal
for the next quarter will be $101,000. IDSC guarantees your principal.
Value at maturity will exceed face-amount
The Series D-1 Investment Certificate matures in 20 years except as provided in
"receiving cash" under "Using the Series D-1 Investment Certificate." A
certificate held to maturity will have had interest declared each quarter over
its life. Interest once declared for the quarter will not be reduced. The value
at maturity of a certificate held to maturity without withdrawals will exceed
the face amount.
Earning interest
Interest is accrued and credited daily on the Series D-1 Investment Certificate.
If a withdrawal is made during a month, interest will be paid to the date of the
withdrawal. Interest is compounded at the end of each calendar month. The amount
of interest earned each month is determined by applying the daily interest rate
then in effect to the daily balance of the Series D-1 Investment Certificate.
Interest is calculated on a 360-day year basis.
USING THE SERIES D-1 INVESTMENT CERTIFICATE
Contributions to the Series D-1 Investment Certificate
A contribution will be made to the Series D-1 Investment Certificate by the Plan
sponsor as directed by the participant. The appropriate Plan Administrator can
provide instructions to Plan participants on how to direct Plan contributions to
a Series D-1 Investment Certificate. The terms of the Plan and applicable tax
laws will limit the amount of contributions made on behalf of a participant or
AEFC. You may obtain instructions on how to purchase a Series D-1 Investment
Certificate in an IRA from your financial advisor or your local American Express
Financial Advisors office or by writing to American Express Financial Advisors
Inc., IDS Tower 10, Minneapolis, MN 55440-0534 or by calling 1-800-437-3133.
Any additional contributions to a Plan or IRA made on behalf of participants or
investors who already have a beneficial interest in or related to an IDS Series
D-1 Investment Certificate in the same Plan or IRA will be added directly to
that certificate, rather than invested in a new certificate.
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The Series D-1 Investment Certificate is offered only in connection with the
American Express Retirement Plan, the CDRP, the IDS Mutual Funds Profit Sharing
Plan of the IDS MUTUAL FUND GROUP, and the IRAs of persons who retire as
full-time employees, financial advisors or district managers of AEFC and its
subsidiary companies, and the IDS MUTUAL FUND GROUP and to affiliated companies
of IDSC. These Plans are for the exclusive benefit of eligible employees and
financial advisors of AEFC and its subsidiary companies and the IDS MUTUAL FUND
GROUP. Any Series D-1 Investment Certificate issued will be owned by and issued
in the name of the trustee or custodian of the IRA or Plan except that a
certificate issued in conjunction with the CDRP will be issued in the name of
AEFC.
Participating employees and advisors have a beneficial interest in or related to
the applicable Series D-1 Investment Certificates but are not the direct owners.
The terms of a Plan, as interpreted by the applicable Plan trustee, or AEFC in
the case of the CDRP, will determine how a participant's individual account is
administered. These terms will likely differ in some aspects from those of the
Series D-1 Investment Certificate. The custodian or trustee may change the
ownership of any Series D-1 Investment Certificate issued to a participant in a
Plan in connection with an "in kind" distribution of benefits from a Plan as
described below. Any new custodian or trustee, including any IRA custodian, will
be responsible for contacting us to change ownership.
Other IRAs or 401(k) plan accounts and other qualified retirement accounts
Unless prohibited by your Plan, any Series D-1 Investment Certificate proceeds
distributed to an eligible participant in a qualifying distribution from a plan
qualified under Internal Revenue Code section 401(a) may be rolled to an IRA or
qualified retirement plan. Plan provisions will limit the rollover of proceeds
of the Series D-1 Investment Certificate to an IRA or 401(k) plan account or
other qualified retirement plan account. CDRP is a nonqualified deferred
compensation plan. Federal tax laws may affect your ability to invest in certain
types of retirement accounts. You may wish to consult your tax advisor or your
local American Express Tax and Business Services tax professional, where
available, for further information.
In addition, under limited circumstances a Series D-1 Investment Certificate may
be distributed "in kind" to an IRA or qualified retirement account. An "in kind"
distribution will not reduce or extend the certificate's maturity. If an "in
kind" distribution is made, the terms and conditions of the Series D-1
Investment Certificate apply to the IRA or qualified retirement account as the
holder of the certificate. The terms of the Plan, as interpreted by the Plan
trustee or administrator, will determine how a participant's individual account
with the Plan is administered. These terms may differ from the terms of the
certificate. A Series D-1 Investment Certificate may only be distributed "in
kind" to another qualified retirement plan or to an IRA. If you make a
withdrawal from a qualified retirement plan or IRA prior to age 59 1/2, you may
be required to pay federal early distribution penalty tax.
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IDSC will withhold federal income taxes of 10% on IRA withdrawals unless you
tell us not to. IDSC is required to withhold federal income taxes of 20% on most
qualified plan distributions, unless the distribution is directly rolled over to
another qualified plan or IRA. See your tax advisor to see how these rules apply
to you before you request a distribution from your plan or IRA.
Receiving cash
The following sections briefly describe the limitations upon a participant's
ability to withdraw cash from the Series D-1 Investment Certificate. Any such
withdrawal could take place after the participant in a Plan (other than CDRP) or
an IRA owner has taken an "in kind" distribution of the Series D-1 Investment
Certificate.
Federal tax limitations -
The following briefly discusses certain federal tax limitations on a
participant's ability to take "in kind" distributions. You may wish to consult
your tax advisor or your local American Express Tax and Business Services tax
professional, where available, for further information.
If a Series D-1 Investment Certificate is distributed to the beneficial owner by
the trustee or custodian of a plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 then, unless otherwise elected by the trustee or
custodian on a form satisfactory to IDSC:
1) the maturity date will be no later than the end of the taxable year in
which the later of the following occurs:
a) the beneficial owner attains age 70 1/2 or, if later, retires; or
b) distribution of the Series D-1 Investment Certificate is made to
the beneficial owner; and
2) the total value of the Series D-1 Investment Certificate will be paid
out in equal or substantially equal monthly, quarterly, semiannual or
annual payments over a specified period of time which does not extend
beyond the life expectancy of the beneficial owner (determined as of
the maturity date) or the joint and survivor life expectancy of the
beneficial owner and his/her spouse.
If the Series D-1 Investment Certificate is issued in connection with a
qualified plan or IRA, (1) the owner must elect a maturity date which is no
later than the taxable year in which he or she attains age 70 1/2 or, if later,
retires, and (2) the total value of the Series D-1 Investment Certificate will
be paid out in equal or substantially equal monthly, quarterly, semiannual or
annual payments over a specified period of time which does not extend beyond the
owner's life expectancy (determined as of the end of the taxable year in which
the owner attains age 70 1/2 or, if later, retires) or the joint and survivor
life expectancy of the owner and his/her spouse.
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Except as noted above, each of the payout options described is subject to the
following general provisions governing payout options.
o All election(s) must be made by written notice in a form acceptable by
IDSC. The election(s) will become effective on the date(s) chosen.
o No election(s) can be made that will require IDSC to make any payment
later than 30 years from the date elected; and make any term or
periodic interest payment of less than $50.
o After the date of the elected payout option, the owner may elect to
receive all or part of the balance left under a payout option. If done
only in part, the balance may be left under the elected option.
Payout options -
Any time after the issue date of the Series D-1 Investment Certificate if an "in
kind" distribution has occurred, including at the time of maturity, a payout
option may be elected for all or any part of a Plan investment. The payout
options are described below.
Payout options may be changed. The balance remaining in the certificate will
continue to accrue interest at the then current rate; the amount transferred to
an option will continue to accrue interest at the then current option rate. The
maturity date of the balance will not be affected. Notwithstanding the
provisions of the payout options herein described, tax laws in effect at the
time a payout option is selected and plan provisions may limit the availability
of the option.
Withdrawals -
Withdrawals can be made from the certificate. To do so, a request must be
submitted in a form acceptable to IDSC at the address or phone number on the
cover of this prospectus. If proceeds from a full or partial surrender are
received by a participant and are not rolled over directly to an IRA or
qualified retirement plan, mandatory 20% withholding may apply. In addition
withdrawals before age 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10% early withdrawal penalty
tax.
Installment payments -
Installment payments of $50 or more may be elected. The payment periods
designated may be monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually over a period of
more than two years but less than 30 years, but also cannot exceed that
permitted under federal tax law. Payments will begin one payment period after
the effective date of the payout option. Depending on the size of the payment
selected, these payments may include both principal and interest.
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Periodic interest payments -
Combined interest on the Series D-1 Investment Certificate may be paid in
monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual payments of more than two years but
less than 30 years provided the payments are at least $50. The time period
selected cannot exceed that permitted under federal tax law.
Deferred interest -
At maturity or after any installment or periodic interest payout plan has begun,
all or part of the Series D-1 Investment Certificate may be left with IDSC to
continue to earn interest for an additional period of years. The additional
years elected may not exceed 30 years from the date of maturity, and payments
must begin by the date on which the participant reaches age 70 1/2 or, if later,
retires.
At its option, IDSC may defer for not more than thirty days any payment to which
the participant may become entitled prior to the Series D-1 Investment
Certificate's maturity. IDSC will pay interest on the amount deferred at the
rate used in accumulating the reserves for the Series D-1 Investment Certificate
for any period of deferment. Any payment by us also may be subject to other
deferment as provided by the rules, regulations or orders made by the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
At maturity
If an "in kind" distribution has been taken, at the Series D-1 Investment
Certificate's maturity, a check will be sent for the remaining value of the
certificate. Instead of receiving cash, the Deferred Interest Option, or one of
the payout options explained above may be selected.
Transferring Series D-1 Investment Certificate ownership
While the Series D-1 Investment Certificate is not negotiable, under limited
circumstances it can, if eligible, be transferred to a qualified plan or IRA
trustee or custodian upon written request. When a trustee or custodian of a Plan
or IRA owns the Series D-1 Investment Certificate, the trustee or custodian may
request a transfer of the ownership of the Series D-1 Investment Certificate on
the books of IDSC. A transfer request must be in a form acceptable to the Plan
or the IRA custodian and to IDSC and received at IDSC's home office.
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Giving us instructions
We must receive proper notice in writing or by telephone of any instructions
regarding a certificate.
Proper written notice must:
o be addressed to our home office,
o include sufficient information for us to carry out the request, and
o be signed and dated by all participant(s).
All amounts payable by us in connection with the Series D-1 certificate are
payable at our home office unless we advise otherwise.
To give us instructions by telephone, call the Client Service Organization at
the telephone numbers listed on the back cover between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. your
local time.
INCOME AND TAXES
Tax treatment of this investment
Interest paid to the Series D-1 Investment Certificate is generally not taxable
until a participant begins to make withdrawals. For further discussion of
certain federal tax limitations, see pages 9-10.
Rules regarding Plan distributions and other aspects of the Series D-1
Investment Certificate are complicated. We recommend that participants consult
their own tax advisor or local American Express Tax and Business Services tax
professional, where available, to determine how the rules may apply to their
individual situation.
Withholding taxes
According to federal tax laws, you must provide us with your correct certified
taxpayer identification number. This number is your Social Security number. If
you do not provide this number, we may be required to withhold a portion of your
interest income and certain other payments, including distributions from a
retirement account or qualified plan. Be sure your correct taxpayer
identification number is provided.
If you supply an incorrect taxpayer identification number, the IRS may assess a
$50 penalty against you.
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HOW YOUR MONEY IS USED AND PROTECTED
Invested and guaranteed by IDSC
IDSC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AEFC, issues the Series D-1 Investment
Certificate in the name of the custodian of the IRA, trustee of a Plan or in the
case of the CDRP of AEFC, to AEFC as the sponsor of the plan, or to an
affiliated company of IDSC. We are by far the largest issuer of face amount
certificates in the United States, with total assets of more than $3.8 billion
and a net worth in excess of $222 million on Dec. 31, 1998.
We back our certificates by investing the money received and keeping the
invested assets on deposit. Our investments generate interest and dividends, out
of which we pay:
o interest to certificate owners, and
o various expenses, including taxes, fees to AEFC for advisory and other
services and distribution fees to American Express Financial Advisors Inc.
For a review of significant events relating to our business, see "Management's
discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations." Our
certificates are not rated by a national rating agency.
Most banks and thrifts offer investments known as certificates of deposit that
are similar to our certificates in many ways. Banks and thrifts generally have
federal deposit insurance for their deposits and lend much of the deposited
money to individuals, businesses and other enterprises. Other financial
institutions may offer investments with comparable combinations of safety and
return on investment.
Regulated by government
Because the IDS Series D-1 Investment Certificate is a security, its offer and
sale are subject to regulation under federal and state securities laws. (It is a
face amount certificate -- not a bank product, an equity investment, a form of
life insurance or an investment trust.)
The federal Investment Company Act of 1940 requires us to keep investments on
deposit in a segregated custodial account to protect all of our outstanding
certificates. These investments back the entire value of your certificate
account. Their amortized cost must exceed the required carrying value of the
outstanding certificates by at least $250,000. As of Dec. 31, 1998, the
amortized cost of these investments exceeded the required carrying value of our
outstanding certificates by more than $226 million.
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Backed by our investments
Our investments are varied and of high quality. This was the composition of our
portfolio as of Dec. 31, 1998:
50% corporate and other bonds
24 government agency bonds
16 preferred stocks
9 mortgages
1 municipal bonds
As of Dec. 31, 1998, about 90% of our securities portfolio (bonds and preferred
stocks) is rated investment grade. For additional information regarding
securities ratings, please refer to Note 3B to the financial statements.
Most of our investments are on deposit with American Express Trust Company
(formerly IDS Trust Company), Minneapolis, although we also maintain separate
deposits as required by certain states. American Express Trust Company is a
wholly owned subsidiary of AEFC. Copies of our Dec. 31, 1998 schedule of
Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers are available upon request.
For comments regarding the valuation, carrying values and unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) of investment securities, see Notes 1, 2 and 3 to
the financial statements.
Investment policies
In deciding how to diversify the portfolio -- among what types of investments in
what amounts -- the officers and directors of IDSC use their best judgment,
subject to applicable law. The following policies currently govern our
investment decisions:
Debt securities -
Most of our investments are in debt securities as referenced in the table in
"Backed by our investments" under "How your money is used and protected." The
price of bonds generally falls as interest rates increase, and rises as interest
rates decrease. The price of a bond also fluctuates if its credit rating is
upgraded or downgraded. The price of bonds below investment grade may react more
to the ability of a company to pay interest and principal when due than to
changes in interest rates. They have greater price fluctuations, are more likely
to experience a default, and sometimes are referred to as junk bonds. Reduced
market liquidity for these bonds may occasionally make it more difficult to
value them. In valuing bonds, IDSC relies both on independent rating agencies
and the investment manager's credit analysis. Under normal circumstances, at
least 85% of the securities in IDSC's Portfolio will be rated investment grade,
or in the opinion of IDSC's
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investment advisor will be the equivalent of investment grade. Under normal
circumstances, IDSC will not purchase any security rated below B- by Moody's
Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor's Corporation. Securities that are
subsequently downgraded in quality may continue to be held by IDSC and will be
sold only when IDSC believes it is advantageous to do so.
As of Dec. 31, 1998, IDSC held about 10% of its investment portfolio (including
bonds, preferred stocks and mortgages) in investments rated below investment
grade.
Purchasing securities on margin -
We will not purchase any securities on margin or participate on a joint basis or
a joint-and-several basis in any trading account in securities.
Commodities -
We have not and do not intend to purchase or sell commodities or commodity
contracts except to the extent that transactions described in "Financial
transactions including hedges" in this section may be considered commodity
contracts.
Underwriting -
We do not intend to engage in the public distribution of securities issued by
others. However, if we purchase unregistered securities and later resell them,
we may be considered an underwriter under federal securities laws.
Borrowing money -
From time to time we have established a line of credit if management believed
borrowing was necessary or desirable. We may pledge some of our assets as
security. We may occasionally use repurchase agreements as a way to borrow
money. Under these agreements, we sell debt securities to our lender, and
repurchase them at the sales price plus an agreed-upon interest rate within a
specified period of time.
Real estate -
We may invest in limited partnership interests in limited partnerships that
either directly, or indirectly through other limited partnerships, invest in
real estate. We may invest directly in real estate. We also invest in mortgage
loans secured by real estate. We expect that investments in real estate, either
directly or through a subsidiary of IDSC, will be less than five percent of
IDSC's assets.
Lending securities -
We may lend some of our securities to broker-dealers and receive cash equal to
the market value of the securities as collateral. We invest this cash in
short-term securities. If the market value of the securities goes up, the
borrower pays us additional cash. During the course of the loan, the borrower
makes cash payments to us equal to all interest, dividends and other
distributions paid on the loaned securities. We will try to vote these
securities if a major event affecting our investment is under consideration. We
expect that outstanding securities loans will not exceed ten percent of IDSC's
assets
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When-issued securities -
Most of our investments in debt securities are purchased on a when-issued or
similar basis. It may take as long as 45 days or more before these securities
are issued and delivered to us. We generally do not pay for these securities or
start earning on them until delivery. We have established procedures to ensure
that sufficient cash is available to meet when-issued commitments. When-issued
securities are subject to market fluctuations and they may affect IDSC's
investment portfolio the same as owned securities.
When-issued securities are subject to market fluctuations and they may affect
IDSC's investment portfolio the same as owned securities.
Financials transactions including hedges -
We buy or sell various types of options contracts for hedging purposes or as a
trading technique to facilitate securities purchases or sales. We may buy
interest rate caps for hedging purposes. These pay us a return if interest rates
rise above a specified level. If interest rates do not rise above a specified
level, the interest rate caps do not pay us a return. IDSC may enter into other
financial transactions, including futures and other derivatives, for the purpose
of managing the interest rate exposures associated with IDSC's assets or
liabilities. Derivatives are financial instruments whose performance is derived,
at least in part, from the performance of an underlying asset, security or
index. A small change in the value of the underlying asset, security or index
may cause a sizable gain or loss in the fair value of the derivative. We do not
use derivatives for speculative purposes.
Illiquid securities -
A security is illiquid if it cannot be sold in the normal course of business
within seven days at approximately its current market value. Some investments
cannot be resold to the U.S. public because of their terms or government
regulations. All securities, however, can be sold in private sales, and many may
be sold to other institutions and qualified buyers or on foreign markets. IDSC's
investment advisor will follow guidelines established by the board and consider
relevant factors such as the nature of the security and the number of likely
buyers when determining whether a security is illiquid. No more than 15% of
IDSC's investment portfolio will be held in securities that are illiquid. In
valuing its investment portfolio to determine this 15% limit, IDSC will use
statutory accounting under an SEC order. This means that, for this purpose, the
portfolio will be valued in accordance with applicable Minnesota law governing
investments of life insurance companies, rather than generally accepted
accounting principles.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions on concentration of investments in any
particular industry or group of industries or on rates of portfolio turnover.
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HOW YOUR MONEY IS MANAGED
Relationship between IDSC and American Express Financial Corporation
IDSC was originally organized as Investors Syndicate of America, Inc., a
Minnesota corporation, on Oct. 15, 1940, and began business as an issuer of face
amount investment certificates on Jan. 1, 1941. The company became a Delaware
corporation on Dec. 31, 1977, and changed its name to IDS Certificate Company on
April 2, 1984.
IDSC files reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). The public may read and copy materials we file with the SEC at
the SEC's Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the public
reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an
Internet site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information
statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically
with the SEC.
Before IDSC was created, AEFC (formerly known as IDS Financial Corporation), our
parent company, had issued similar certificates since 1894. As of Jan. 1, 1995,
IDS Financial Corporation changed its name to AEFC. IDSC and AEFC have never
failed to meet their certificate payments.
During its many years in operation, AEFC has become a leading manager of
investments in mortgages and securities. As of Dec. 31, 1998, AEFC managed or
administered investments, including its own, of more than $212 billion. American
Express Financial Advisors Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AEFC, provides a
broad range of financial planning services for individuals and businesses
through its nationwide network of more than 180 offices and more than 9,000
financial advisors. American Express Financial Advisors' financial planning
services are comprehensive, beginning with a detailed written analysis that's
tailored to your needs. Your analysis may address one or all of these six
essential areas: financial position, protection planning, investment planning,
income tax planning, retirement planning and estate planning.
AEFC itself is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company, a
financial services company with executive offices at American Express Tower,
World Financial Center, New York, NY 10285. American Express Company is a
financial services company engaged through subsidiaries in other businesses
including:
o travel related services (including American Express(R) Card and Travelers
Cheque operations through American Express Travel Related Services Company,
Inc. and its subsidiaries); and
o international banking services (through American Express Bank Ltd. and its
subsidiaries including American Express Bank International).
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American Express Financial Advisors Inc. is not a bank, and the securities
offered by it, such as face amount certificates issued by IDSC, are not backed
or guaranteed by any bank, nor are they insured by the FDIC.
Capital structure and certificates issued
IDSC has authorized, issued and has outstanding 150,000 shares of common stock,
par value of $10 per share. AEFC owns all of the outstanding shares.
For fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 1998, IDSC had issued (in face amount)
$99,499,694 of installment certificates and $1,092,517,052 of single payment
certificates. As of Dec. 31, 1998, IDSC had issued (in face amount)
$13,593,267,561 of installment certificates and $18,351,877,659 of single
payment certificates since its inception in 1941.
Investment management and services
Under an Investment Advisory and Services Agreement, AEFC acts as our investment
advisor and is responsible for:
o providing investment research;
o making specific investment recommendations; and
o executing purchase and sale orders according to our policy of obtaining
the best price and execution.
All these activities are subject to direction and control by our board of
directors and officers. Our agreement with AEFC requires annual renewal by our
board, including a majority of directors who are not interested persons of AEFC
or IDSC as defined in the federal Investment Company Act of 1940.
For its services, we pay AEFC a monthly fee, equal on an annual basis to a
percentage of the total book value of certain assets (included assets).
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Advisory and services fee computation:
Percentage of total
Included assets book value
First $250 million 0.750%
Next 250 million 0.650
Next 250 million 0.550
Next 250 million 0.500
Any amount over 1 billion 0.107
Included assets are all assets of IDSC except mortgage loans, real estate, and
any other asset on which we pay an outside advisory or a service fee.
Advisory and services fees for the past three years were:
Percentage of
Year Total fees included assets
1998 $ 9,084,332 0.24%
1997 $17,232,602 0.50
1996 $16,989,093 0.50
Estimated advisory and services fees for 1999 are $8,651,000.
Other expenses payable by IDSC: The Investment Advisory and Services Agreement
provides that we will pay:
o costs incurred by us in connection with real estate and mortgages;
o taxes;
o depository and custodian fees;
o brokerage commissions;
o fees and expenses for services not covered by other agreements and provided
to us at our request, or by requirement, by attorneys, auditors, examiners
and professional consultants who are not officers or employees of AEFC;
o fees and expenses of our directors who are not officers or employees of
AEFC;
o provision for certificate reserves (interest accrued on certificate
holder accounts); and
o expenses of customer settlements not attributable to any sales function.
Distribution
Under a Distribution Agreement with American Express Financial Advisors Inc. we
pay an annual fee of $100 for the distribution of this certificate.
This fee is not assessed to your certificate account.
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Transfer Agent
Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, American Express Client Service Corporation
(AECSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEFC, maintains certificate owner accounts
and records. IDSC pays AECSC a monthly fee of one-twelfth of $10.353 per
certificate owner account for this service.
Employment of other American Express affiliates
AEFC may employ another affiliate of American Express as executing broker for
our portfolio transactions only if:
o we receive prices and executions at least as favorable as those offered by
qualified independent brokers performing similar services;
o the affiliate charges us commissions consistent with those charged to
comparable unaffiliated customers for similar transactions; and
o the affiliate's employment is consistent with the terms of the current
Investment Advisory and Services Agreement and federal securities laws.
Directors and officers
IDSC's directors, chairman, president and controller are elected annually for a
term of one year. The other executive officers are appointed by the president.
We paid a total of $37,000 during 1998 to directors not employed by AEFC.
Board of directors
Rodney P. Burwell
Born in 1939. Director beginning in 1999.
Chairman, Xerxes Corporation (fiberglass storage tanks). Director, Fairview
Corporation.
David R. Hubers*
Born in 1943. Director since 1987.
President and chief executive officer of AEFC since 1993. Senior vice president
and chief financial officer of AEFC from 1984 to 1993.
Charles W. Johnson
Born in 1929. Director since 1989.
Director, Communications Holdings, Inc. Acting president of Fisk University from
1998 to 1999. Former vice president and group executive, Industrial Systems,
with Honeywell, Inc. Retired 1989.
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Jean B. Keffeler
Born in 1945. Director beginning in 1999.
Independent management consultant.
Richard W. Kling*
Born in 1940. Director since 1996.
Chairman of the board of directors since 1996. Director of IDS Life Insurance
Company since 1984; president since 1994. Executive vice president of marketing
and products of AEFC from 1988 to 1994. Senior vice president of AEFC since
1994. Director of IDS Life Series Fund, Inc. and member of the board of managers
of IDS Life Variable Annuity Funds A and B.
Thomas R. McBurney
Born in 1938. Director beginning in 1999.
President, McBurney Management Advisors. Director, The Valspar Corporation
(paints), Wenger Corporation, Allina, Space Center Enterprises and Greenspring
Corporation.
Paula R. Meyer*
Born in 1954. Director since 1998.
President since 1998.
Vice president - Assured Assets of AEFC since 1998. President of Piper Capital
Management (PCM) from 1997 to 1998. Director of Marketing of PCM from 1995 to
1997. Director of Retail Marketing of PCM from 1993 to 1995.
*"Interested Person" of IDSC as that term is defined in Investment Company Act
of 1940.
Executive officers
Paula R. Meyer
Born in 1954. President since 1998.
Jeffrey S. Horton
Born in 1961. Vice president and treasurer since December 1997.
Vice president and corporate treasurer of AEFC since December 1997. Controller,
American Express Technologies - Financial Services of AEFC from July 1997 to
December 1997. Controller, Risk Management Products of AEFC from May 1994 to
July 1997. Director of finance and analysis, Corporate Treasury of AEFC from
June 1990 to May 1994.
Timothy S. Meehan
Born in 1957. Secretary since 1995.
Secretary of AEFC and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. since 1995.
Senior counsel to AEFC since 1995. Counsel from 1990 to 1995.
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Lorraine R. Hart
Born in 1951. Vice president-investments since 1994.
Vice president - insurance investments of AEFC since 1989. Vice president,
investments of IDS Life Insurance Company since 1992.
Jay C. Hatlestad
Born in 1957. Vice president and controller of IDSC since 1994. Manager of
investment accounting of IDS Life Insurance Company from 1986 to 1994.
Bruce A. Kohn
Born in 1951. Vice president and general counsel since 1993. Senior counsel to
AEFC since 1996. Counsel to AEFC from 1992 to 1996. Associate counsel from 1987
to 1992.
F. Dale Simmons
Born in 1937. Vice president - real estate loan management since 1993. Vice
president of AEFC since 1992. Senior portfolio manager of AEFC since 1989.
Assistant vice president from 1987 to 1992.
The officers and directors as a group beneficially own less than 1% of the
common stock of American Express Company.
IDSC has provisions in its bylaws relating to the indemnification of its
officers and directors against liability, as permitted by law. Insofar as
indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be
permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the registrant pursuant
to the foregoing provisions, the registrant has been informed that in the
opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in
the Act and is therefore unenforceable.
Independent auditors
A firm of independent auditors audits our financial statements at the close of
each fiscal year (Dec. 31). Copies of our annual financial statements (audited)
and semiannual financial statements (unaudited) are available to any certificate
owner upon request.
Ernst & Young LLP, Minneapolis, has audited the financial statements for each of
the years in the three-year period ended Dec. 31, 1998. These statements are
included in this prospectus. Ernst & Young LLP is also the auditor for American
Express Company, the parent company of AEFC and IDSC.
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Appendix
Description of corporate bond ratings
Bond ratings concern the quality of the issuing corporation. They are not an
opinion of the market value of the security. Such ratings are opinions on
whether the principal and interest will be repaid when due. A security's rating
may change which could affect its price. Ratings by Moody's Investors Service,
Inc. are Aaa, Aa, A, Baa, Ba, B, Caa, Ca and C. Ratings by Standard & Poor's
Corporation are AAA, AA, A, BBB, BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D.
Aaa/AAA - Judged to be of the best quality and carry the smallest degree of
investment risk. Interest and principal are secure.
Aa/AA - Judged to be high-grade although margins of protection for interest and
principal may not be quite as good as Aaa or AAA rated securities.
A - Considered upper-medium grade. Protection for interest and principal is
deemed adequate but may be susceptible to future impairment.
Baa/BBB - Considered medium-grade obligations. Protection for interest and
principal is adequate over the short-term; however, these obligations may have
certain speculative characteristics.
Ba/BB - Considered to have speculative elements. The protection of interest and
principal payments may be very moderate.
B - Lack characteristics of more desirable investments. There may be small
assurance over any long period of time of the payment of interest and principal.
Caa/CCC - Are of poor standing. Such issues may be in default or there may be
risk with respect to principal or interest.
Ca/CC - Represent obligations that are highly speculative. Such issues are often
in default or have other marked shortcomings.
C - Are obligations with a higher degree of speculation. These securities have
major risk exposures to default.
D - Are in payment default. The D rating is used when interest payments or
principal payments are not made on the due date.
Non-rated securities will be considered for investment. When assessing each
non-rated security, IDSC will consider the financial condition of the issuer or
the protection afforded by the terms of the security.
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(back cover)
Quick telephone reference*
Client Service Organization/Transaction Line
Withdrawals, transfers, inquiries
National/Minnesota: 800-437-3133
TTY Service
For the hearing impaired
800-846-4852
American Express Easy Access Line
Account value, cash transactions information, current rate information
(automated response, Touchtone(R) phones only)
National/Minnesota: 800-862-7919
Mpls./St. Paul area: 800-862-7919
* You may experience delays when call volumes are high.
IDS Series D-1 Investment Certificate
IDS Tower 10
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0010
Distributed by American Express Financial Advisors Inc.
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Summary of selected financial information
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The following selected financial information has been derived from the audited financial statements and should be
read in conjunction with those statements and the related notes to financial statements. Also see "Management's
discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations" for additional comments.
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Year Ended Dec. 31, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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($ thousands)
Statement of Operations Data
Investment income $273,135 $258,232 $251,481 $256,913 $207,975
Investment expenses 76,811 70,137 62,851 62,817 58,690
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Net investment income before provision for
certificate reserves and income tax benefit 196,324 188,095 188,630 194,096 149,285
Net provision for certificate reserves 167,108 165,136 171,968 176,407 107,288
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Net investment income before income
tax benefit 29,216 22,959 16,662 17,689 41,997
Income tax benefit 265 3,682 6,537 9,097 2,663
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Net investment income 29,481 26,641 23,199 26,786 44,660
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments:
Securities of unaffiliated issuers 5,143 980 (444) 452 (7,514)
Other - unaffiliated - - 101 (120) 1,638
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments
before income taxes 5,143 980 (343) 332 (5,876)
Income tax (expense) benefit (1,800) (343) 120 (117) 2,047
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments 3,343 637 (223) 215 (3,829)
Net income - wholly owned subsidiary 1,646 328 1,251 373 241
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Net income $34,470 $27,606 $24,227 $27,374 $41,072
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Cash Dividends Declared $29,500 $- $65,000 $- $40,200
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Balance Sheet Data
Total assets $3,834,244 $4,053,648 $3,563,234 $3,912,131 $3,040,857
Certificate loans 32,343 37,098 43,509 51,147 58,203
Certificate reserves 3,404,883 3,724,978 3,283,191 3,628,574 2,887,405
Stockholder's equity 222,033 239,510 194,550 250,307 141,852
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IDS Certificate Company (IDSC) is 100% owned by American Express Financial
Corporation (Parent).
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Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results
of operations
Results of operations:
IDS Certificate Company's (IDSC) earnings are derived primarily from the
after-tax yield on invested assets less investment expenses and interest
credited on certificate reserve liabilities. Changes in earnings' trends occur
largely due to changes in the rates of return on investments and the rates of
interest credited to certificate owner accounts and also, the mix of fully
taxable and tax-advantaged investments in the IDSC portfolio.
During the year 1998, total assets and certificate reserves decreased due
primarily to certificate maturities and surrenders exceeding certificate sales.
The excess of certificate maturities and surrenders over certificate sales
resulted primarily from lower accrual rates declared by IDSC during the year.
The decrease in total assets in 1998 reflects also, a decrease in net unrealized
appreciation on investment securities classified as available for sale of $35
million and cash dividends paid to Parent of $30 million.
During the year 1997, total assets and certificate reserves increased due to
certificate sales exceeding certificate maturities and surrenders. The excess of
certificate sales over maturities and surrenders resulted primarily from a
special introductory offer of the seven- and 13-month term IDS Flexible Savings
Certificate. The increase in total assets in 1997 reflects also, an increase of
$27 million in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities classified
as available for sale.
1998 Compared to 1997:
Gross investment income increased 5.8% due primarily to a higher average balance
of invested assets partially offset by slightly lower yields.
Investment expenses increased 9.5% in 1998. The increase resulted primarily from
higher amortization of premiums paid for index options of $6.4 million, higher
interest expense on reverse repurchase and interest rate swap agreements of $5.2
million, and $3.9 million of fees paid under a transfer agent agreement with
American Express Client Service Corporation effective Jan. 1, 1998. Prior to
Jan. 1, 1998, transfer agent services were provided by AEFC under the investment
advisory and services fee agreement. These higher expenses were partially offset
by lower investment advisory and services fees of $8.1 million and lower
distribution fees of $.7 million.
Net provision for certificate reserves increased 1.2% due primarily to the net
of a higher average balance of certificate reserves and lower accrual rates
during 1998.
The decrease in income tax benefit resulted primarily from a lesser portion of
net investment income before income tax benefit being attributable to
tax-advantaged income.
1997 Compared to 1996:
Gross investment income increased 2.7% due primarily to a higher average balance
of invested assets.
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Investment expenses increased 12% in 1997. The increase resulted primarily from
higher amortization of premiums paid for index options of $4.4 million, higher
distribution fees of $1.8 million and $3.2 million of interest expense on
reverse repurchase and interest rate swap agreements entered into in 1997. These
higher expenses were partially offset by $2.3 million lower amortization of
premiums paid for interest rate caps, corridors and floors due primarily to the
expiration of the cap and corridor agreements in 1996 and early 1997.
Net provision for certificate reserves decreased 4.0% due primarily to the net
of lower accrual rates and a higher average balance of certificate reserves
during 1997.
The decrease in income tax benefit resulted primarily from a lesser portion of
net investment income before income tax benefit being attributable to
tax-advantaged income.
Liquidity and cash flow:
IDSC's principal sources of cash are payments from sales of face-amount
certificates and cash flows from investments. In turn, IDSC's principal uses of
cash are payments to certificate owners for matured and surrendered
certificates, purchase of investments and payments of dividends to its Parent.
Certificate sales remained strong in 1998 reflecting clients' ongoing desire for
safety of principal. Sales of certificates totaled $1.1 billion in 1998 compared
to $1.5 billion in 1997 and $1.0 billion in 1996. The higher certificate sales
in 1997 over 1996 resulted primarily from a special introductory promotion of
the seven- and 13-month term IDS Flexible Savings Certificate which produced
sales of $238 million. Certificate sales in 1997 benefited also, from higher
sales of the IDS Preferred Investors Certificate of $113 million and sales of
the American Express Special Deposits Certificate of $85 million. The IDS
Preferred Investors Certificate was first offered for sale early in the last
quarter of 1996. The American Express Special Deposits Certificate was first
offered for sale to private banking clients of American Express Bank Ltd. in
Hong Kong late in the third quarter of 1997.
The special promotion of the seven- and 13-month term IDS Flexible Savings
Certificate was offered from Sept. 10, 1997 to Nov. 25, 1997, and applied only
to sales of new certificate accounts during the promotion period. Certificates
sold during the promotion period received a special interest rate, determined on
a weekly basis, of one percentage point above the Bank Rate Monitor Top 25
Market AverageTM of comparable length certificates of deposit.
Certificate maturities and surrenders totaled $1.7 billion during 1998 compared
to $1.3 billion in 1997 and $1.7 billion in 1996. The higher certificate
maturities and surrenders in 1998 resulted primarily from $242 million of
surrenders of the seven- and 13-month IDS Flexible Savings Certificate. The
higher certificate maturities and surrenders in 1996 resulted primarily from
$461 million of surrenders of the 11-month IDS Flexible Savings Certificate.
These surrenders resulted primarily from lower accrual rates declared by IDSC at
term renewal, reflecting interest rates available in the marketplace.
IDSC, as an issuer of face-amount certificates, is affected whenever there is a
significant change in interest rates. In view of the uncertainty in the
investment markets and due to the short-term repricing nature of certificate
reserve liabilities, IDSC continues to invest in securities that provide for
more immediate, periodic interest/principal payments, resulting in improved
liquidity. To accomplish this, IDSC continues to invest much of its cash flow in
intermediate-term bonds and mortgage-backed securities.
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IDSC's investment program is designed to maintain an investment portfolio that
will produce the highest possible after-tax yield within acceptable risk
standards with additional emphasis on liquidity. The program considers
investment securities as investments acquired to meet anticipated certificate
owner obligations.
Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, "Accounting
for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities", debt securities that
IDSC has both the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are carried at
amortized cost. Debt securities IDSC does not have the positive intent to hold
to maturity, as well as all marketable equity securities, are classified as
available for sale and carried at fair value. The available-for-sale
classification does not mean that IDSC expects to sell these securities, but
that under SFAS No. 115 positive intent criteria, these securities are available
to meet possible liquidity needs should there be significant changes in market
interest rates or certificate owner demand. See notes 1 and 3 to the financial
statements for additional information relating to SFAS No. 115.
At Dec. 31, 1998, securities classified as held to maturity and carried at
amortized cost were $.6 billion. Securities classified as available for sale and
carried at fair value were $2.7 billion. These securities, which comprise 88% of
IDSC's total invested assets, are well diversified. Of these securities, 97%
have fixed maturities of which 90% are of investment grade. Other than U.S.
Government Agency mortgage- backed securities, no one issuer represents more
than 1% of total securities. See note 3 to financial statements for additional
information on ratings and diversification.
During the year ended Dec. 31, 1998, IDSC accepted a tender offer of a
held-to-maturity security with an amortized cost and fair value of $6.2 million.
During the same period in 1998, securities classified as available for sale were
sold with an amortized cost and fair value of $343 million and $346 million,
respectively. The securities were sold in general management of the investment
portfolio.
There were no transfers of available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities
during the years ended Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997.
Market risk and derivative financial instruments:
The sensitivity analysis of two different tests of market risk discussed below
estimate the effects of hypothetical sudden and sustained changes in the
applicable market conditions on the ensuing year's earnings based on year-end
positions. The market changes, assumed to occur as of year-end, are a 100 basis
point increase in market interest rates and a 10% decline in a major stock
market index. Computation of the prospective effects of hypothetical interest
rate and major stock market index changes are based on numerous assumptions,
including relative levels of market interest rates and the major stock market
index level, as well as the levels of assets and liabilities. The hypothetical
changes and assumptions will be different than what actually occurs in the
future. Furthermore, the computations do not anticipate actions that may be
taken by management if the hypothetical market changes actually occurred over
time. As a result, actual earnings affects in the future will differ from those
quantified below.
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IDSC primarily invests in intermediate-term and long-term fixed income
securities to provide its certificate owners with a competitive rate of return
on their certificates while managing risk. These investment securities provide
IDSC with a historically dependable and targeted margin between the interest
rate earned on investments and the interest rate credited to certificate owners'
accounts. IDSC does not invest in securities to generate trading profits for its
own account.
IDSC's Investment Committee, which comprises senior business managers, meets
regularly to review models projecting different interest rate scenarios and
their impact on IDSC's profitability. The committee's objective is to structure
IDSC's portfolio of investment securities based upon the type and behavior of
the certificates in the certificate reserve liabilities, to achieve targeted
levels of profitability and meet certificate contractual obligations.
Rates credited to certificate owners' accounts are generally reset at shorter
intervals than the maturity of underlying investments. Therefore, IDSC's margins
may be negatively impacted by increases in the general level of interest rates.
Part of the committee's strategies include the purchase of derivatives, such as
interest rate caps, corridors, floors and swaps, for hedging purposes. On two
series of certificates, interest is credited to the certificate owners' accounts
based upon the relative change in a major stock market index between the
beginning and end of the certificates' terms. As a means of hedging its
obligations under the provisions of these certificates, the committee purchases
and writes call options on the major stock market index. See note 9 to the
financial statements for additional information regarding derivative financial
instruments.
The negative impact on IDSC's pretax earnings of the 100 basis point increase in
interest rates, which assumes repricings and customer behavior based on the
application of proprietary models to the book of business at Dec. 31, 1998 and
1997, would be approximately $7.5 million and $5.9 million for 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The 10% decrease in a major stock market index level would have a
minimal impact on IDSC's pretax earnings as of Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997, because
the income effect is a decrease in option income and a corresponding decrease in
interest credited to the IDS and American Express Stock Market Certificate
owners' accounts.
Year 2000 Issue:
IDSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Financial Corporation
(AEFC), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company (American
Express). All of the major systems used by IDSC are maintained by AEFC and are
utilized by multiple subsidiaries and affiliates of AEFC. American Express is
coordinating Year 2000 (Y2K) efforts on behalf of all of its businesses and
subsidiaries. Representatives of AEFC are participating in these efforts. The
Y2K issue is the result of computer programs having been written using two
digits rather than four to define a year. Some programs may recognize a date
using "00" as the year 1900 rather than 2000. This misinterpretation could
result in the failure of major systems or miscalculations, which could have a
material impact on American Express and its businesses and subsidiaries through
business interruption or shutdown, financial loss, reputation damage and legal
liability to third parties. American Express and AEFC began addressing the Y2K
issue in 1995 and have established a plan for resolution, which involves the
remediation, decommissioning and replacement of relevant systems, including
mainframe, mid-range and desktop computers, application software, operating
systems, systems software, date back-up archival and retrieval services,
telephone and other communications systems, and hardware peripherals and
facilities dependent on embedded technology. As part of their plan, American
Express has generally followed and utilized the specific policies and guidelines
established by the
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Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, as well as other U.S. and
international regulatory agencies. Additionally, American Express continues to
participate in Y2K related industry consortia sponsored by various partners and
suppliers. Progress is reviewed regularly with IDSC's senior management and
American Express' senior management and Board of Directors.
American Express' and AEFC's Y2K compliance effort related to information
technology (IT) systems is divided into two initiatives. The first, which is the
much larger initiative, is known internally as "Millenniax," and relates to
mainframe and other technological systems maintained by the American Express
Technologies organization. The second, known as "Business T," relates to the
technological assets that are owned, managed or maintained by American Express'
individual business units, including AEFC. Business T also encompasses the
remediation of non-IT systems. These initiatives involve a substantial number of
employees and external consultants. This multiple sourcing approach is intended
to mitigate the risk of becoming dependent on any one vendor or resource. While
the vast majority of American Express' and AEFC's systems that require
modification are being remediated, in some cases they have chosen to migrate to
new applications that are already Y2K compliant.
American Express's and AEFC's plans for remediation with respect to Millenniax
and Business T include the following program phases: (i) employee awareness and
mobilization, (ii) inventory collection and assessment, (iii) impact analysis,
(iv) remediation/decommission, (v) testing and (vi) implementation. As part of
the first three phases, American Express and AEFC have identified their
mission-critical systems for purposes of prioritization. American Express' and
AEFC's goals are to complete testing of critical systems by early 1999, and to
continue compliance efforts, including but not limited to, the testing of
systems on an integrated basis and independent validation of such testing,
through 1999.** American Express and AEFC are currently on schedule to meet
these goals. With respect to systems maintained by American Express and AEFC,
the first three phases referred to above have been substantially completed for
both Millenniax and Business T. In addition, remediation of critical systems is
substantially complete. As of Dec. 31, 1998, for Millenniax for American
Express, the remediation/decommission, testing and implementation phases for
critical and non-critical systems in total are 82%, 75% and 60% complete,
respectively. For Millenniax for AEFC, such phases are 99%, 97% and 97%
complete, respectively. For Business T for American Express, such phases are
85%, 70% and 69% complete, respectively. For Business T for AEFC, such phases
are 74%, 62% and 62% complete, respectively.
American Express' most commonly used methodology for remediation is the sliding
window. Once an application/system has been remediated, American Express applies
specific types of tests, such as stress, regression, unit, future date and
baseline to ensure that the remediation process has achieved Y2K compliance
while maintaining the fundamental data processing integrity of the particular
system. To assist with remediation and testing, American Express is using
various standardized tools obtained from a variety of vendors.
American Express's cumulative costs since inception of the Y2K initiatives were
$383 million through Dec. 31, 1998 and are estimated to be in the range of
$135-$160 million for the remainder through 2000.** AEFC's cumulative costs
since inception of the Y2K initiative were $56 million through Dec. 31, 1998 and
are estimated to be in the range of $13-$19 million for the remainder through
2000.** These include both remediation costs and costs related to replacements
that were or will be required as a result of Y2K. These costs, which are
expensed as incurred, relate to both Millenniax and Business T, and have not
had, nor are they expected to have, a material adverse impact on American
Express', AEFC's or IDSC's results of operations or financial condition.**
Costs related to Millenniax, which represent most of the total Y2K costs of
American
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Express, are managed by and included in the American Express corporate level
financial results; costs related to Business T are included in American
Express' individual business segment's financial results, including AEFC's.
American Express and AEFC have not deferred other critical technology projects
or investment spending as a result of Y2K. However, because American Express and
AEFC must continually prioritize the allocation of finite financial and human
resources, certain non-critical spending initiatives have been deferred.
American Express' and AEFC's major businesses are heavily dependent upon
internal computer systems, and all have significant interaction with systems of
third parties, both domestically and internationally. American Express and AEFC
are working with key external parties, including merchants, clients,
counterparties, vendors, exchanges, utilities, suppliers, agents and regulatory
agencies to mitigate the potential risks to American Express and AEFC of Y2K.
The failure of external parties to resolve their own Y2K issues in a timely
manner could result in a material financial risk to American Express or AEFC. As
part of their overall compliance program, American Express and AEFC are actively
communicating with third parties through face-to-face meetings and
correspondence, on an ongoing basis, to ascertain their state of readiness.
Although numerous third parties have indicated to American Express and AEFC in
writing that they are addressing their Y2K issues on a timely basis, the
readiness of third parties overall varies across the spectrum. Because American
Express' and AEFC's Y2K compliance is dependent on key third parties being
compliant on a timely basis, there can be no assurances that American Express'
and AEFC's efforts alone will resolve all Y2K issues.
At this point, American Express and AEFC are in the process of performing an
assessment of reasonably likely Y2K systems failures and related consequences.
American Express is also preparing specific Y2K contingency plans for all key
American Express business units, including AEFC, to mitigate the potential
impact of such failures. This effort is a full-scale initiative that includes
both internal and external experts under the guidance of an American
Express-wide steering committee. The contingency plans, which will be based in
part on an assessment of the magnitude and probability of potential risks, will
primarily focus on proactive steps to prevent Y2K failures from occurring, or if
they should occur, to detect them quickly, minimize their impact and expedite
their repair. The Y2K contingency plans will supplement disaster recovery and
business continuity plans already in place, and are expected to include measures
such as selecting alternative suppliers and channels of distribution, and
developing American Express' and AEFC's own technology infrastructure in lieu
of those provided by third parties. Development of the Y2K contingency plans is
expected to be substantially complete by the end of the first quarter of 1999,
and will continue to be refined throughout 1999 as additional information
related to American Express' and AEFC's exposures is gathered.**
** Statements in this Y2K discussion marked with two asterisks are
forward-looking statements which are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Important factors that could cause results to differ materially from these
forward-looking statements include, among other things, the ability of American
Express or AEFC to successfully identify systems containing two-digit codes, the
nature and amount of programming required to fix the affected systems, the costs
of labor and consultants related to such efforts, the continued availability of
such resources, and the ability of third parties that interface with American
Express and AEFC to successfully address their Y2K issues.
Ratios:
The ratio of stockholder's equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive
income net of tax, to total assets less certificate loans and net unrealized
holding gains on investment securities at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997 was 5.6% and
5.2%, respectively. IDSC's current regulatory requirement is a ratio of 5.0%.
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Annual Financial Information
IDS Certificate Company
Responsibility for Preparation of Financial Statements
The management of IDS Certificate Company (IDSC) is responsible for the
preparation and fair presentation of its financial statements. The financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles appropriate in the circumstances, and include amounts based on the
best judgment of management. IDSC's management is also responsible for the
accuracy and consistency of other financial information included in the
prospectus.
In recognition of its responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of data
in the financial statements, IDSC maintains a system of internal control over
financial reporting. The system is designed to provide reasonable, but not
absolute, assurance with respect to the reliability of IDSC's financial
statements. The concept of reasonable assurance is based on the notion that the
cost of the internal control system should not exceed the benefits derived.
The internal control system is founded on an ethical climate and includes an
organizational structure with clearly defined lines of responsibility, policies
and procedures, a Code of Conduct, and the careful selection and training of
employees. Internal auditors monitor and assess the effectiveness of the
internal control system and report their findings to management throughout the
year. IDSC's independent auditors are engaged to express an opinion on the
year-end financial statements and, with the coordinated support of the internal
auditors, review the financial records and related data and test the internal
control system over financial reporting.
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Report of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors and Security Holders
IDS Certificate Company:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of IDS Certificate Company, a
wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Financial Corporation, as of
December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the related statements of operations,
comprehensive income, stockholder's equity and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the management of IDS Certificate Company. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards 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. Our procedures included
confirmation of investments owned as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 by
correspondence with custodians and brokers. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of IDS Certificate Company at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 4, 1999
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Balance Sheets, Dec. 31,
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Assets
Qualified Assets (note 2) 1998 1997
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($ thousands)
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (notes 3, 4 and 10):
Held-to-maturity securities $592,815 $758,143
Available-for-sale securities 2,710,545 2,911,524
First mortgage loans on real estate 334,280 212,433
Certificate loans - secured by certificate reserves 32,343 37,098
Investments in and advances to affiliates 418 6,772
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Total investments 3,670,401 3,925,970
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Receivables:
Dividends and interest 46,579 48,817
Investment securities sold 3,085 1,635
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Total receivables 49,664 50,452
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Other (notes 9 and 10) 96,213 56,127
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Total qualified assets 3,816,278 4,032,549
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Other Assets
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Deferred federal income taxes (note 8) 1,095 -
Due from affiliate 1,082 -
Deferred distribution fees and other 15,789 21,099
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Total other assets 17,966 21,099
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Total assets $3,834,244 $4,053,648
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See notes to financial statements.
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Balance Sheets, Dec. 31, (continued)
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Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
Liabilities 1998 1997
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($ thousands)
Certificate Reserves (notes 5 and 10):
Installment certificates:
Reserves to mature $309,110 $343,219
Additional credits and accrued interest 15,062 19,554
Advance payments and accrued interest 894 968
Other 55 56
Fully paid certificates:
Reserves to mature 2,909,891 3,186,191
Additional credits and accrued interest 169,514 174,699
Due to unlocated certificate holders 357 291
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Total certificate reserves 3,404,883 3,724,978
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities:
Due to Parent (note 7A) 771 1,639
Due to Parent for federal income taxes 7,381 495
Due to affiliates (note 7B, 7C, 7D and 7E) 426 331
Reverse repurchase agreements 141,000 22,000
Payable for investment securities purchased 2,211 19,601
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other (notes 9 and 10) 55,539 29,919
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Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities 207,328 73,985
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Deferred federal income taxes (note 8) - 15,175
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Total liabilities 3,612,211 3,814,138
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Commitments (note 4)
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Stockholder's Equity (notes 5B, 5C, and 6)
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Common stock, $10 par - authorized and issued 150,000 shares 1,500 1,500
Additional paid-in capital 143,844 143,844
Retained earnings:
Appropriated for predeclared additional credits/interest 3,710 6,375
Appropriated for additional interest on advance payments 10 50
Unappropriated 63,623 55,948
Accumulated other comprehensive income - net of tax (note 1) 9,346 31,793
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Total stockholder's equity 222,033 239,510
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $3,834,244 $4,053,648
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
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Year ended Dec. 31, 1998 1997 1996
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($ thousands)
Investment Income
Interest income from investments:
Bonds and notes:
Unaffiliated issuers $209,408 $191,190 $184,653
Mortgage loans on real estate:
Unaffiliated 18,173 18,053 19,583
Affiliated - - 36
Certificate loans 1,896 2,200 2,533
Dividends 40,856 44,543 44,100
Other 2,802 2,246 576
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Total investment income 273,135 258,232 251,481
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Investment Expenses
Parent and affiliated company fees (note 7):
Distribution 33,783 34,507 32,732
Investment advisory and services 9,084 17,233 16,989
Transfer agent 3,932 - -
Depositary 250 238 228
Options (note 9) 21,012 14,597 10,156
Interest rate caps, corridors and floors (note 9) - 35 2,351
Reverse repurchase agreements 3,689 1,217 -
Interest rate swap agreements (note 9) 4,676 1,956 -
Other 385 354 395
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Total investment expenses 76,811 70,137 62,851
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Net investment income before provision
for certificate reserves and income tax benefit $196,324 $188,095 $188,630
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations (continued)
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Year ended Dec. 31, 1998 1997 1996
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($ thousands)
Provision for Certificate Reserves (notes 5 and 9)
According to the terms of the certificates:
Provision for certificate reserves $9,623 $9,796 $10,445
Interest on additional credits 1,032 1,244 1,487
Interest on advance payments 44 50 61
Additional credits/interest authorized by IDSC:
On fully paid certificates 146,434 141,515 146,474
On installment certificates 11,001 13,560 14,574
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Total provision for certificate reserves before reserve recoveries 168,134 166,165 173,041
Reserve recoveries from terminations prior to maturity (1,026) (1,029) (1,073)
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Net provision for certificate reserves 167,108 165,136 171,968
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Net investment income before income tax benefit 29,216 22,959 16,662
Income tax benefit (note 8) 265 3,682 6,537
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Net investment income 29,481 26,641 23,199
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments
Securities of unaffiliated issuers 5,143 980 (444)
Other-unaffiliated - - 101
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments before income taxes 5,143 980 (343)
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Income tax (expense) benefit (note 8):
Current (1,800) (304) 772
Deferred - (39) (652)
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Total income tax (expense) benefit (1,800) (343) 120
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Net realized gain (loss) on investments 3,343 637 (223)
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Net income - wholly owned subsidiary 1,646 328 1,251
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Net income $34,470 $27,606 $24,227
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Comprehensive Income
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Year ended Dec. 31, 1998 1997 1996
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($ thousands)
Net income $34,470 $27,606 $24,227
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Other comprehensive (loss) income (note 1)
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale
securities:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during year (32,020) 26,639 (25,853)
Income tax benefit (expense) 11,207 (9,324) 9,048
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Net unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during period (20,813) 17,315 (16,805)
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Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (2,514) 59 2,802
Income tax expense (benefit) 880 (20) (981)
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Net reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (1,634) 39 1,821
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Net other comprehensive (loss) income (22,447) 17,354 (14,984)
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Total comprehensive income $12,023 $44,960 $9,243
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Stockholder's Equity
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Year ended Dec. 31, 1998 1997 1996
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($ thousands)
Common Stock
Balance at beginning and end of year $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
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Additional Paid-in Capital
Balance at beginning of year $143,844 $143,844 $168,844
Cash dividends declared - - (25,000)
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Balance at end of year $143,844 $143,844 $143,844
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Retained Earnings
Appropriated for predeclared additional credits/interest (note 5B)
Balance at beginning of year $6,375 $11,989 $18,878
Transferred to unappropriated retained earnings (2,665) (5,614) (6,889)
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Balance at end of year $3,710 $6,375 $11,989
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Appropriated for additional interest on advance payments (note 5C)
Balance at beginning of year $50 $50 $50
Transferred to unappropriated retained earnings (40) - -
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Balance at end of year $10 $50 $50
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Unappropriated (note 6)
Balance at beginning of year $55,948 $22,728 $31,612
Net income 34,470 27,606 24,227
Transferred from appropriated retained earnings 2,705 5,614 6,889
Cash dividends declared (29,500) - (40,000)
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Balance at end of year $63,623 $55,948 $22,728
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Accumulated other comprehensive income -
net of tax (note 1)
Balance at beginning of year $31,793 $14,439 $29,423
Net other comprehensive (loss) income (22,447) 17,354 (14,984)
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Balance at end of year $9,346 $31,793 $14,439
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Total stockholder's equity $222,033 $239,510 $194,550
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Cash Flows
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Year ended Dec. 31, 1998 1997 1996
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($ thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income $34,470 $27,606 $24,227
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Net income of wholly owned subsidiary (1,646) (328) (1,251)
Net provision for certificate reserves 167,108 165,136 171,968
Interest income added to certificate loans (1,180) (1,414) (1,631)
Amortization of premiums/discounts-net 22,620 15,484 14,039
Provision for deferred federal income taxes (3,088) (2,266) (1,124)
Net realized (gain) loss on investments before income taxes (5,143) (980) 343
Decrease (increase) in dividends and interest receivable 2,238 (4,804) 5,619
Decrease in deferred distribution fees 5,310 4,434 2,761
Increase in other assets (1,082) - -
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities 16,814 443 (679)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 236,421 203,311 214,272
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Maturity and redemption of investments:
Held-to-maturity securities 161,649 76,678 163,066
Available-for-sale securities 468,218 408,019 537,565
Other investments 76,894 79,929 52,189
Sale of investments:
Held-to-maturity securities 6,245 33,910 24,984
Available-for-sale securities 344,901 160,207 356,194
Other investments - - 385
Certificate loan payments 4,006 4,814 6,003
Purchase of investments:
Held-to-maturity securities (1,034) (4,565) (49,984)
Available-for-sale securities (663,347) (1,283,620) (617,138)
Other investments (189,905) (62,831) (28,617)
Certificate loan fundings (3,703) (5,021) (5,288)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $203,924 ($592,480) $439,359
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
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Year ended Dec. 31, 1998 1997 1996
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($ thousands)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Payments from certificate owners $1,192,026 $1,580,013 $1,129,023
Proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements 919,500 433,000 -
Dividend from wholly owned subsidiary 8,000 - -
Certificate maturities and cash surrenders (1,729,871) (1,324,175) (1,663,196)
Payments under reverse repurchase agreements (800,500) (411,000) -
Dividends paid (29,500) - (65,000)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (440,345) 277,838 (599,173)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents - (111,331) 54,458
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year - 111,331 56,873
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Cash and cash equivalents end of year $- $- $111,331
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Supplemental Disclosures Including Non-cash Transactions
Cash received (paid) for income taxes $1,217 ($104) $7,195
Certificate maturities and surrenders through
loan reductions 5,632 8,032 8,554
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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1. Nature of business and summary of significant accounting policies
Nature of business
IDS Certificate Company (IDSC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Express
Financial Corporation (Parent), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Express Company. IDSC is registered as an investment company under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 ("the 1940 Act") and is in the business of
issuing face-amount investment certificates. The certificates issued by IDSC are
not insured by any government agency. IDSC's certificates are sold primarily by
American Express Financial Advisors Inc.'s (an affiliate) field force operating
in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. IDSC's Parent acts as
investment advisor for IDSC.
IDSC currently offers nine types of certificates with specified maturities
ranging from ten to twenty years. Within their specified maturity, most
certificates have interest rate terms of one- to 36-months. In addition, two
types of certificates have interest tied, in whole or in part, to any upward
movement in a broad-based stock market index. Except for two types of
certificates, all of the certificates are available as qualified investments for
Individual Retirement Accounts or 401(k) plans and other qualified retirement
plans.
IDSC's gross income is derived primarily from interest and dividends generated
by its investments. IDSC's net income is determined by deducting from such gross
income its provision for certificate reserves, and other expenses, including
taxes, the fee paid to Parent for investment advisory and other services, and
the distribution fees paid to American Express Financial Advisors, Inc.
Described below are certain accounting policies that are important to an
understanding of the accompanying financial statements.
Basis of financial statement presentation
The accompanying financial statements are presented in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. IDSC uses the equity method of accounting for
its wholly owned unconsolidated subsidiary, which is the method prescribed by
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for non-investment company
subsidiaries of issuers of face-amount certificates. Certain amounts from prior
years have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of income and
expenses during the year then ended. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Fair values of financial instruments
The fair values of financial instruments disclosed in the notes to financial
statements are estimates based upon current market conditions and perceived
risks, and require varying degrees of management judgment.
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Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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Preferred stock dividend income
IDSC recognizes dividend income from cumulative redeemable preferred stocks with
fixed maturity amounts on an accrual basis similar to that used for recognizing
interest income on debt securities. Dividend income from perpetual preferred
stock is recognized on an ex-dividend basis.
Comprehensive Income
Effective Jan. 1, 1998, IDSC adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS No. 130 requires the
reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive
income is defined as the aggregate change in stockholder's equity excluding
changes in ownership interests. For IDSC, comprehensive income consists of net
income and unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities net of
taxes. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the requirements
of the new Statement.
Securities
Cash equivalents are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
IDSC has defined cash and cash equivalents as cash in banks and highly liquid
investments with a maturity of three months or less at acquisition and are not
interest rate sensitive.
Debt securities that IDSC has both the positive intent and ability to hold to
maturity are carried at amortized cost. Debt securities IDSC does not have the
positive intent to hold to maturity, as well as all marketable equity
securities, are classified as available for sale and carried at fair value.
Unrealized holding gains and losses on securities classified as available for
sale are carried, net of deferred income taxes, as accumulated other
comprehensive income in stockholder's equity.
The basis for determining cost in computing realized gains and losses on
securities is specific identification. When there is a decline in value that is
other than temporary, the securities are carried at estimated realizable value
with the amount of adjustment included in income.
First mortgage loans on real estate
Mortgage loans are carried at amortized cost, less reserves for losses, which is
the basis for determining any realized gains or losses. The estimated fair value
of the mortgage loans is determined by a discounted cash flow analysis using
mortgage interest rates currently offered for mortgages of similar maturities.
Impairment is measured as the excess of the loan's recorded investment over its
present value of expected principal and interest payments discounted at the
loan's effective interest rate, or the fair value of collateral. The amount of
the impairment is recorded in a reserve for mortgage loan losses.
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Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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The reserve for mortgage loan losses is maintained at a level that management
believes is adequate to absorb estimated losses in the portfolio. The level of
the reserve account is determined based on several factors, including historical
experience, expected future principal and interest payments, estimated
collateral values, and current and anticipated economic and political
conditions. Management regularly evaluates the adequacy of the reserve for
mortgage loan losses.
IDSC generally stops accruing interest on mortgage loans for which interest
payments are delinquent more than three months. Based on Management's judgment
as to the ultimate collectibility of principal, interest payments received are
either recognized as income or applied to the recorded investment in the loan.
Certificates
Investment certificates may be purchased either with a lump-sum payment or by
installment payments. Certificate owners are entitled to receive at maturity a
definite sum of money. Payments from certificate owners are credited to
investment certificate reserves. Investment certificate reserves accumulate at
specified percentage rates as declared by IDSC. Reserves also are maintained for
advance payments made by certificate owners, accrued interest thereon, and for
additional credits in excess of minimum guaranteed rates and accrued interest
thereon. On certificates allowing for the deduction of a surrender charge, the
cash surrender values may be less than accumulated investment certificate
reserves prior to maturity dates. Cash surrender values on certificates allowing
for no surrender charge are equal to certificate reserves. The payment
distribution, reserve accumulation rates, cash surrender values, reserve values
and other matters are governed by the 1940 Act.
Deferred distribution fee expense
On certain series of certificates, distribution fees are deferred and amortized
over the estimated lives of the related certificates, which is approximately 10
years. Upon surrender prior to maturity, unamortized deferred distribution fees
are recognized in expense and any related surrender charges are recognized as a
reduction in provision for certificate reserves.
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Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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Federal income taxes
IDSC's taxable income or loss is included in the consolidated federal income tax
return of American Express Company. IDSC provides for income taxes on a separate
return basis, except that, under an agreement between Parent and American
Express Company, tax benefits are recognized for losses to the extent they can
be used in the consolidated return. It is the policy of Parent and its
subsidiaries that Parent will reimburse a subsidiary for any tax benefits
recorded.
Accounting developments
In March 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer
Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." This SOP, which is effective
Jan. 1, 1999, requires the capitalization of certain costs incurred to develop
or obtain software for internal use. Software utilized by IDSC is owned by
Parent and will be capitalized on Parent's financial statements. As a result,
the new rule will not have a material impact on IDSC's results of operations or
financial condition.
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities," which is effective Jan. 1, 2000. This Statement
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for
hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as
either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and measure those instruments
at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative
depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.
Earlier application of all of the provisions of this Statement is encouraged,
but it is permitted only as of the beginning of any fiscal quarter that begins
after issuance of the Statement. This Statement cannot be applied retroactively.
The ultimate financial impact of the new rule will be measured based on the
derivatives in place at adoption and cannot be estimated at this time.
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Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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2. Deposit of assets and maintenance of qualified assets
A) Under the provisions of its certificates and the 1940 Act, IDSC was required
to have qualified assets (as that term is defined in Section 28(b) of the 1940
Act) in the amount of $3,353,920 and $3,694,204 at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. IDSC had qualified assets of $3,799,689 at Dec. 31, 1998 and
$3,964,036 at Dec. 31, 1997, excluding net unrealized appreciation on
available-for-sale securities of $14,378 and $48,912 at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively and payable for securities purchased of $2,211 and $19,601 at Dec.
31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Qualified assets are valued in accordance with such provisions of Minnesota
Statutes as are applicable to investments of life insurance companies. Qualified
assets for which no provision for valuation is made in such statutes are valued
in accordance with rules, regulations or orders prescribed by the SEC. These
values are the same as financial statement carrying values, except for debt
securities classified as available for sale and all marketable equity
securities, which are carried at fair value in the financial statements but are
valued at amortized cost for qualified asset and deposit maintenance purposes.
B) Pursuant to provisions of the certificates, the 1940 Act, the central
depositary agreement and to requirements of various states, qualified assets of
IDSC were deposited as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Dec. 31, 1998
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Required
Deposits deposits Excess
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Deposits to meet certificate
liability requirements:
States $364 $327 $37
Central Depositary 3,543,964 3,317,295 226,669
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Total $3,544,328 $3,317,622 $226,706
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Dec. 31, 1997
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Required
Deposits deposits Excess
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Deposits to meet certificate
liability requirements:
States $363 $328 $35
Central Depositary 3,826,505 3,650,121 176,384
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Total $3,826,868 $3,650,449 $176,419
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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The assets on deposit at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997 consisted of securities having a
deposit value of $3,153,038 and $3,580,866, respectively; mortgage loans of
$334,280 and $212,433, respectively; and other assets of $57,010 and $33,569,
respectively.
American Express Trust Company is the central depositary for IDSC. See note 7C.
3. Investments in securities
A) Fair values of investments in securities represent market prices or estimated
fair values when quoted prices are not available. Estimated fair values are
determined by IDSC using established procedures, involving review of market
indexes, price levels of current offerings and comparable issues, price
estimates and market data from independent brokers and financial files. The
procedures are reviewed annually. IDSC's vice president, investments, reports to
the board of directors on an annual basis regarding such pricing sources and
procedures to provide assurance that fair value is being achieved.
The following is a summary of securities held to maturity and securities
available for sale at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Dec. 31, 1998
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Gross Gross
Amortized Fair unrealized unrealized
cost value gains losses
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Held to maturity
U.S. Government and
agencies obligations $363 $373 $10 $-
Mortgage-backed securities 22,366 22,986 620 -
Corporate debt securities 168,191 172,941 4,750 -
Stated maturity preferred stock 401,895 428,689 26,802 8
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Total $592,815 $624,989 $32,182 $8
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Available for sale
Mortgage-backed securities $831,677 $846,864 $15,787 $600
State and municipal obligations 32,075 33,437 1,362 -
Corporate debt securities 1,674,932 1,667,264 29,197 36,865
Stated maturity preferred stock 63,257 65,822 2,637 72
Perpetual preferred stock 94,226 97,158 2,947 15
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Total $2,696,167 $2,710,545 $51,930 $37,552
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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Dec. 31, 1997
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Gross Gross
Amortized Fair unrealized unrealized
cost value gains losses
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Held to maturity
U.S. Government and
agencies obligations $363 $369 $6 $-
Mortgage-backed securities 29,340 29,969 629 -
Corporate debt securities 242,050 248,455 6,493 88
Stated maturity preferred stock 486,390 505,522 19,332 200
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Total $758,143 $784,315 $26,460 $288
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Available for sale
Mortgage-backed securities $1,251,283 $1,274,417 $23,336 $202
State and municipal obligations 41,116 42,526 1,410 -
Corporate debt securities 1,417,668 1,438,640 22,636 1,664
Stated maturity preferred stock 63,214 64,444 1,284 54
Perpetual preferred stock 88,726 91,497 2,771 -
Common stock 605 - - 605
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Total $2,862,612 $2,911,524 $51,437 $2,525
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</TABLE>
The amortized cost and fair value of securities held to maturity and available
for sale, by contractual maturity, at Dec. 31, 1998, are shown below. Cash flows
will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to
call or prepay obligations.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amortized Fair
cost value
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<S> <C> <C>
Held to maturity
Due within 1 year $99,718 $100,336
Due after 1 year through 5 years 274,565 288,415
Due after 5 years through 10 years 179,098 194,280
Due after 10 years 17,068 18,972
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570,449 602,003
Mortgage-backed securities 22,366 22,986
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Total $592,815 $624,989
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Available for sale
Due within 1 year $76,383 $76,569
Due after 1 year through 5 years 825,032 841,426
Due after 5 years through 10 years 506,693 508,301
Due after 10 years 362,156 340,227
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1,770,264 1,766,523
Mortgage-backed securities 831,677 846,864
Perpetual preferred stock 94,226 97,158
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Total $2,696,167 $2,710,545
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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During the years ended Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997, there were no securities
classified as trading securities.
The proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities and the gross realized
gains and gross realized losses on those sales during the years ended Dec. 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996, were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proceeds $346,353 $161,188 $313,976
Gross realized gains 4,487 1,292 456
Gross realized losses 1,461 1,637 5,836
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Sales of held-to-maturity securities resulting from acceptance of a tender offer during the year ended
Dec. 31, 1998 and significant credit deterioration during the years ended Dec. 31, 1997 and 1996,
were as follows:
1998 1997 1996
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Amortized cost $6,182 $32,969 $22,297
Gross realized gains 63 1,621 3,200
Gross realized losses - 680 513
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</TABLE>
During the years ended Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997, no securities were reclassified
from held to maturity to available for sale.
B) Investments in securities with fixed maturities comprised 85% and 89% of
IDSC's total invested assets at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Securities
are rated by Moody's and Standard & Poors (S&P), or by Parent's internal
analysts, using criteria similar to Moody's and S&P, when a public rating does
not exist. A summary of investments in securities with fixed maturities by
rating of investment is as follows:
Rating 1998 1997
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Aaa/AAA 37% 44%
Aa/AA 1 1
Aa/A 1 1
A/A 13 14
A/BBB 5 6
Baa/BBB 33 25
Below investment grade 10 9
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100% 100%
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Of the securities rated Aaa/AAA, 84% and 83% at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, are U.S. Government Agency mortgage-backed securities that are not
rated by a public rating
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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agency. Approximately 11% and 9% at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, of
securities with fixed maturities, other than U.S. Government Agency
mortgage-backed securities, are rated by Parent's internal analysts. At Dec. 31,
1998 and 1997 no one issuer, other than U.S. Government Agency mortgage-backed
securities, is greater than 1% of IDSC's total investment in securities with
fixed maturities.
C) IDSC reserves freedom of action with respect to its acquisition of restricted
securities that offer advantageous and desirable investment opportunities. In a
private negotiation, IDSC may purchase for its portfolio all or part of an issue
of restricted securities. Since IDSC would intend to purchase such securities
for investment and not for distribution, it would not be "acting as a
distributor" if such securities are resold by IDSC at a later date.
The fair values of restricted securities are determined by the board of
directors using the procedures and factors described in note 3A.
In the event IDSC were to be deemed to be a distributor of the restricted
securities, it is possible that IDSC would be required to bear the costs of
registering those securities under the Securities Act of 1933, although in most
cases such costs would be incurred by the issuer of the restricted securities.
4. Investments in first mortgage loans on real estate
At Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997, IDSC's recorded investment in impaired mortgage loans
was $296 and $363, respectively, and the reserve for loss on those amounts was
$261 in both years. During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the average recorded investment
in impaired mortgage loans was $331, $743 and $925, respectively.
IDSC recognized $31, $37 and $88 of interest income related to impaired mortgage
loans for the years ended Dec. 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
During the years ended Dec. 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, there were no changes in
the reserve for loss on mortgage loans of $611.
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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At Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997, approximately 9% and 5%, respectively, of IDSC's
invested assets were first mortgage loans on real estate. A summary of first
mortgage loans by region and type of real estate is as follows:
Region 1998 1997
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West North Central 21% 21%
South Atlantic 18 23
East North Central 17 18
Mountain 14 13
West South Central 12 6
Pacific 7 3
New England 6 5
Middle Atlantic 5 11
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Total 100% 100%
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Property Type 1998 1997
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Retail/shopping centers 28% 31%
Office buildings 25 20
Apartments 19 23
Industrial buildings 12 17
Other 16 9
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Total 100% 100%
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The carrying amounts and fair values of first mortgage loans on real estate are
as follows at Dec. 31. The fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow
analysis, using market interest rates currently being offered for loans with
similar maturities.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Dec. 31, 1998 Dec. 31, 1997
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Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
amount value amount value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
First mortgage loans on real estate $334,891 $343,406 $213,044 $216,951
Reserve for losses (611) - (611) -
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Net first mortgage loans on
real estate $334,280 $343,406 $212,433 $216,951
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</TABLE>
At Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997, commitments for fundings of first mortgage loans, at
market interest rates, aggregated $60,828 and $9,375, respectively. IDSC employs
policies and procedures to ensure the creditworthiness of the borrowers and that
funds will be available on the funding date. IDSC's loan fundings are restricted
to 80% or less of the market value of the real estate at the time of the loan
funding. Management believes there is no fair value for these commitments.
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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5. Certificate reserves
Reserves maintained on outstanding certificates have been computed in accordance
with the provisions of the certificates and Section 28 of the 1940 Act. The
average rates of accumulation on certificate reserves at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997
were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
------------------------------------------------
Average Average
gross additional
Reserve accumulation credit
balance rate rate
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Installment certificates
Reserves to mature:
With guaranteed rates $21,018 3.50% .50%
Without guaranteed rates (A) 288,092 - 2.92
Additional credits and accrued interest 15,061 3.16 -
Advance payments and accrued interest (C) 894 3.18 .82
Other 55 - -
Fully paid certificates
Reserves to mature:
With guaranteed rates 146,437 3.20 1.47
Without guaranteed rates (A) and (D) 2,763,454 - 4.29
Additional credits and accrued interest 169,515 3.18 -
Due to unlocated certificate holders 357 - -
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Total $3,404,883
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1997
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Average Average
gross additional
Reserve accumulation credit
balance rate rate
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installment certificates
Reserves to mature:
With guaranteed rates $24,316 3.50% 1.35%
Without guaranteed rates (A) 318,903 - 2.96
Additional credits and accrued interest 19,554 3.17 -
Advance payments and accrued interest (C) 968 3.17 1.68
Other 56 - -
Fully paid certificates
Reserves to mature:
With guaranteed rates 165,258 3.21 1.83
Without guaranteed rates (A) and (D) 3,020,933 - 5.03
Additional credits and accrued interest 174,699 3.21 -
Due to unlocated certificate holders 291 -
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Total $3,724,978
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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A) There is no minimum rate of accrual on these reserves. Interest is declared
periodically, quarterly or annually, in accordance with the terms of the
separate series of certificates.
B) On certain series of single payment certificates, additional interest is
predeclared for periods greater than one year. At Dec. 31, 1998, $3,710 of
retained earnings had been appropriated for the predeclared additional interest,
which represents the difference between certificate reserves on these series,
calculated on a statutory basis, and the reserves maintained per books.
C) Certain series of installment certificates guarantee accrual of interest on
advance payments at an average of 3.18%. IDSC has increased the rate of accrual
to 4.00% through April 30, 2000. An appropriation of retained earnings amounting
to $10 has been made, which represents the estimated additional accrual that
will result from the increase granted by IDSC.
D) IDS Stock Market Certificate, American Express Stock Market Certificate and
IDS Market Strategy Certificate enable the certificate owner to participate in
any relative rise in a major stock market index without risking loss of
principal. Generally the certificates have a term of 12 months and may continue
for up to 20 successive terms. The reserve balance on these certificates at Dec.
31, 1998 and 1997 was $622,409 and $416,485, respectively.
E) The carrying amounts and fair values of certificate reserves consisted of the
following at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997. Fair values of certificate reserves with
interest rate terms of one year or less approximated the carrying values less
any applicable surrender charges.
The fair values for other certificate reserves are determined by a discounted
cash flow analysis using interest rates currently offered for certificates with
similar remaining terms, less any applicable surrender charges.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
amount value amount value
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Reserves with terms of one year or less $3,070,001 $3,068,463 $3,186,971 $3,185,396
Other 334,882 350,509 538,007 551,988
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Total certificate reserves 3,404,883 3,418,972 3,724,978 3,737,384
Unapplied certificate transactions 853 853 868 868
Certificate loans and accrued interest (32,703) (32,703) (37,495) (37,495)
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Total $3,373,033 $3,387,122 $3,688,351 $3,700,757
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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6. Dividend restriction
Certain series of installment certificates outstanding provide that cash
dividends may be paid by IDSC only in calendar years for which additional
credits of at least one-half of 1% on such series of certificates have been
authorized by IDSC. This restriction has been removed for 1999 and 2000 by
IDSC's declaration of additional credits in excess of this requirement.
7. Fees paid to Parent and affiliated companies ($ not in thousands)
A) The basis of computing fees paid or payable to Parent for investment
advisory, joint facilities, technology support and treasury services is:
The investment advisory and services agreement with Parent provides for a
graduated scale of fees equal on an annual basis to 0.750% on the first $250
million of total book value of assets of IDSC, 0.650% on the next $250 million,
0.550% on the next $250 million, 0.500% on the next $250 million and 0.107% on
the amount in excess of $1 billion. Effective Jan. 1, 1998, the fee on the
amount in excess of $1 billion was changed from 0.450% to 0.107%. The fee is
payable monthly in an amount equal to one-twelfth of each of the percentages set
forth above. Excluded from assets for purposes of this computation are first
mortgage loans, real estate and any other asset on which IDSC pays an outside
service fee.
B) The basis of computing fees paid or payable to American Express Financial
Advisors, Inc. (an affiliate) for distribution services is:
Fees payable to American Express Financial Advisors, Inc. on sales of IDSC's
certificates are based upon terms of agreements giving American Express
Financial Advisors, Inc. the exclusive right to distribute the certificates
covered under the agreements. The agreements provide for payment of fees over a
period of time.
From time to time, IDSC may sponsor or participate in sales promotions involving
one or more of the certificates and their respective terms. These promotions may
offer a special interest rate to attract new clients or retain existing clients.
To cover the cost of these promotions, distribution fees paid to American
Express Financial Advisors may be lowered. For the promotion of the seven- and
13-month term IDS Flexible Savings Certificate which occurred Sept. 10, 1997 to
Nov. 25, 1997, the distribution fee for sales of these certificates was lowered
to 0.067%.
The aggregate fees payable under the agreements per $1,000 face amount of
installment certificates and a summary of the periods over which the fees are
payable are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of
certificate
years over
Aggregate fees payable which
-----------------------------------------------
subsequent
First Subsequent years' fees
Total year years are payable
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
On sales effective April 30, 1997 $25.00 $ 2.50 $22.50 9
On sales prior to April 30, 1997(a) 30.00 6.00 24.00 4
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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(a) At the end of the sixth through the 10th year, an additional fee of 0.5% is
payable on the daily average balance of the certificate reserve maintained
during the sixth through the 10th year, respectively.
Effective April 30, 1997, fees on the IDS Cash Reserve and IDS Flexible Savings
Certificates are paid at a rate of 0.20% of the purchase price at the time of
issuance and 0.20% of the reserves maintained for these certificates at the
beginning of the second and subsequent quarters from issue date. For
certificates sold prior to April 30, 1997, fees were paid at a rate of 0.25% of
the purchase price at the time of issuance and 0.25% of the reserves maintained
for these certificates at the beginning of the second and subsequent quarters
from issue date.
Fees on the IDS Future Value Certificate were paid at the rate of 5% of the
purchase price at time of issuance. Effective May 1, 1997, the IDS Future Value
Certificate is no longer being offered for sale.
Fees on the American Express Investors Certificate are paid at an annualized
rate of 1% of the reserves maintained for the certificates. Fees are paid at the
end of each term on certificates with a one-, two- or three-month term. Fees are
paid each quarter from date of issuance on certificates with a six-, 12-, 24- or
36-month term.
Fees on the IDS Preferred Investors Certificate are paid at an annualized rate
of 0.66% of the reserves maintained for the certificates. Fees are paid at the
end of each term on certificates with a one-, two- or three-month term. Fees are
paid each quarter from date of issuance on certificates with a six-, 12-, 24- or
36-month term.
Effective April 30, 1997, fees on the IDS and American Express Stock Market
Certificates, and IDS Market Strategy Certificate are paid at the rate of 0.70%
of the purchase price on the first day of the certificate's term and 0.70% of
the reserves maintained for these certificates at the beginning of each
subsequent term. For certificates sold prior to April 30, 1997, fees were paid
at a rate of 1.25% of the purchase price on the first day of the certificate's
term and 1.25% of the reserves maintained for these certificates at the
beginning of each subsequent term.
C) The basis of computing depositary fees paid or payable to American Express
Trust Company (an affiliate) is:
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Maintenance charge per account 5 cents per $1,000 of assets on deposit
Transaction charge $20 per transaction
Security loan activity:
Depositary Trust Company
receive/deliver $20 per transaction
Physical receive/deliver $25 per transaction
Exchange collateral $15 per transaction
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A transaction consists of the receipt or withdrawal of securities and commercial
paper and/or a change in the security position. The charges are payable
quarterly except for maintenance, which is an annual fee.
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D) The basis for computing fees paid or payable to American Express Bank Ltd.
(an affiliate) for the distribution of the American Express Special
Deposits Certificate on an annualized basis is:
1.25% of the reserves maintained for the certificates on an amount from $100,000
to $249,000, 0.80% on an amount from $250,000 to $499,000, 0.65% on an amount
from $500,000 to $999,000 and 0.50% on an amount $1,000,000 or more. Fees are
paid at the end of each term on certificates with a one-, two- or three-month
term. Fees are paid at the end of each quarter from date of issuance on
certificates with a six-, 12-, 24- or 36-month term.
E) The basis of computing transfer agent fees paid or payable to American
Express Client Service Corporation (AECSC) (an affiliate) is:
Under a Transfer Agency Agreement effective Jan. 1, 1998, AECSC maintains
certificate owner accounts and records. IDSC pays AECSC a monthly fee of
one-twelfth of $10.353 per certificate owner account for this service. Prior to
Jan. 1, 1998, AEFC provided this service to IDSC under the investment advisory
and services agreement.
8. Income taxes
Income tax (expense) benefit as shown in the statement of operations for the
three years ended Dec. 31, consists of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Federal
Current ($5,668) $1,138 $5,560
Deferred 4,183 2,266 1,124
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(1,485) 3,404 6,684
State (50) (65) (27)
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Total income tax (expense) benefit ($1,535) $3,339 $6,657
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income tax (expense) benefit differs from that computed by using the U.S. Statutory rate
of 35%. The principal causes of the difference in each year are shown below:
1998 1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal tax expense at U.S. statutory rate ($12,026) ($8,378) ($5,711)
Tax-exempt interest 394 724 1,517
Dividend exclusion 10,121 11,044 10,865
Other, net 26 14 13
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Federal tax (expense) benefit ($1,485) $3,404 $6,684
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred income taxes result from the net tax effects of temporary differences. Temporary differences
are differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial
statements that will result in differences between income for tax purposes and income for financial statement
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
purposes in future years. Principal components of IDSC's deferred tax assets and
liabilities as of Dec. 31, are as follows.
Deferred tax assets 1998 1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Certificate reserves $19,423 $13,488
Investment reserves 502 502
Other, net 18 19
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Total deferred tax assets $19,943 $14,009
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred tax liabilities 1998 1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred distribution fees $5,523 $7,382
Investment unrealized gains 5,032 17,119
Purchased/written call options 7,417 3,557
Dividends receivable 553 654
Investments 280 429
Return of capital dividends 43 43
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Total deferred tax liabilities 18,848 29,184
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $1,095 ($15,175)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Derivative financial instruments
IDSC enters into transactions involving derivative financial instruments as an
end user (nontrading). IDSC uses these instruments to manage its exposure to
interest rate risk and equity price risk, including hedging specific
transactions. IDSC manages risks associated with these instruments as described
below.
Market risk is the possibility that the value of the derivative financial
instrument will change due to fluctuations in a factor from which the instrument
derives its value, primarily an interest rate or a major market index. IDSC is
not impacted by market risk related to derivatives held because derivatives are
largely used to manage risk and, therefore, the cash flows and income effects of
the derivatives are inverse to the effects of the underlying hedged
transactions.
Credit risk is the possibility that the counterparty will not fulfill the terms
of the contract. IDSC monitors credit risk related to derivative financial
instruments through established approval procedures, including setting
concentration limits by counterparty, reviewing credit ratings and requiring
collateral where appropriate. At Dec. 31, 1998, IDSC's counterparties to the
interest rate floors and swaps are rated AA by nationally recognized rating
agencies. The counterparties to the purchased call options are seven major
broker/dealers.
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The notional or contract amount of a derivative financial instrument is
generally used to calculate the cash flows that are received or paid over the
life of the agreement. Notional amounts do not represent market or credit risk
and are not recorded on the balance sheet.
Credit risk related to derivative financial instruments is measured by the
replacement cost of those contracts at the balance sheet date. The replacement
cost represents the fair value of the instrument, and is determined by market
values, dealer quotes or pricing models.
IDSC's holdings of derivative financial instruments were as follows at Dec. 31,
1998 and 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
---------------------------------------------------------------
Notional Total
or contract Carrying Fair credit
amount value value risk
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Assets
Interest rate floors $500,000 $37 $348 $348
Purchased call options 448 96,176 92,357 92,357
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $500,448 $96,213 $92,705 $92,705
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Liabilities
Interest rate swaps $500,000 $- $1,488 $-
Written call options 448 38,071 54,181 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $500,448 $38,071 $55,669 $-
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1997
---------------------------------------------------------------
Notional Total
or contract Carrying Fair credit
amount value value risk
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets
Interest rate floors $500,000 $205 $251 $251
Purchased call options 389 55,922 54,609 54,609
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Total $500,389 $56,127 $54,860 $54,860
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Liabilities
Interest rate swaps $1,000,000 $- $2,138 $-
Written call options 376 24,739 32,990 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $1,000,376 $24,739 $35,128 $-
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The fair values of derivative financial instruments are based on market values, dealer quotes or
pricing models. The interest rate floors and swaps at Dec. 31, 1998, expire in April of 1999. The
options at Dec. 31, 1998, expire throughout 1999.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest rate caps, corridors, floors and swaps, and options are used to manage
IDSC's exposure to rising interest rates. These instruments are used primarily
to protect the margin between the interest earned on investments and the
interest rate credited to related investment certificate owners.
The interest rate floors are reset monthly and IDSC earns interest on the
notional amount to the extent the U.S. Treasury securities at "constant
maturity" for a period of one year exceed the reference rates specified in the
floor agreements. These reference rates range from 4.6% to 4.7%. The cost of
interest rate floors is amortized over the terms of the agreements on a straight
line basis and is included in other qualified assets. The amortization, net of
any interest earned, is included in investment expenses or other investment
income, as appropriate.
The interest rate caps and corridors were reset quarterly and IDSC earned
interest on the notional amount to the extent the London Interbank Offering Rate
exceeded the reference rates specified in the cap and corridor agreements. These
reference rates ranged from 4% to 9%. The cost of interest rate caps and
corridors is amortized over the terms of the agreements on a straight line basis
and is included in other qualified assets. The amortization, net of any interest
earned, is included in investment expenses or other investment income, as
appropriate.
The interest rate swaps are reset monthly. IDSC pays a fixed rate on the
notional amount ranging from 5.46% to 5.66% and receives a floating rate on the
notional amount tied to the U.S. Treasury securities at "constant maturity" for
a period of one year. There is no cost carried on the balance sheet. Interest
earned and interest expensed under the agreements is shown net in investment
expenses or other investment income, as appropriate.
IDSC offers a series of certificates which pays interest based upon the relative
change in a major stock market index between the beginning and end of the
certificates' term. The certificate owners have the option of participating in
the full amount of increase in the index during the term (subject to a specified
maximum) or a lesser percentage of the increase plus a guaranteed minimum rate
of interest. As a means of hedging its obligations under the provisions of these
certificates, IDSC purchases and writes call options on the major market index.
The options are cash settlement options, that is, there is no underlying
security to deliver at the time the contract is closed out.
Each purchased (written) call option contract confers upon the holder the right
(obligation) to receive (pay) an amount equal to one hundred dollars times the
difference between the level of the major stock market index on the date the
call option is exercised and the strike price of the option.
The option contracts are less than one year in term. The premiums paid or
received on these index options are reported in other qualified assets or other
liabilities, as appropriate, and are amortized into investment expense over the
life of the option. The intrinsic value of these index options is also reported
in other qualified assets or other liabilities, as appropriate. Changes in the
intrinsic value of these options are recognized currently in provision for
certificate reserves.
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Notes to Financial Statements ($ in thousands unless indicated otherwise)
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Following is a summary of open option contracts at Dec. 31, 1998 and 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
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Contract Average Index at
amount strike price Dec.31,1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Purchased call options $448 1,088 1,229
Written call options 448 1,206 1,229
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1997
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Contract Average Index at
amount strike price Dec.31,1997
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Purchased call options $389 876 970
Written call options 376 969 970
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10. Fair values of financial instruments
IDSC discloses fair value information for most on- and off-balance sheet
financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The
fair value of the financial instruments presented may not be indicative of their
future fair values. The estimated fair value of certain financial instruments
such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables for dividends and interest,
investment securities sold and other trade receivables, accounts payable due to
Parent and affiliates, payable for investment securities purchased and other
accounts payable and accrued expenses are approximated to be the carrying
amounts disclosed in the balance sheets. Non-financial instruments, such as
deferred distribution fees, are excluded from required disclosure. IDSC's
off-balance sheet intangible assets, such as IDSC's name and future earnings of
the core business are also excluded. IDSC's management believes the value of
these excluded assets is significant. The fair value of IDSC, therefore, cannot
be estimated by aggregating the amounts presented.
A summary of fair values of financial instruments as of Dec. 31, is as follows:
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<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
value value value value
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Financial assets
Assets for which carrying values
approximate fair values $50,288 $50,288 $49,940 $49,940
Investment securities (note 3) 3,303,360 3,335,534 3,669,667 3,695,839
First mortgage loans on real estate (note 4) 334,280 343,406 212,433 216,951
Derivative financial instruments (note 9) 96,213 92,705 56,127 54,860
Financial liabilities
Liabilities for which carrying values
approximate fair values 154,964 154,964 48,255 48,255
Certificate reserves (note 5) 3,373,033 3,387,122 3,688,351 3,700,757
Derivative financial instruments (note 9) 38,071 55,669 24,739 35,128
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PART II. INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item
Number
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The expenses in connection with the issuance and distribution
of the securities being registered are to be borne by the
registrant.
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
The By-Laws of IDS Certificate Company provide that it shall
indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to
be made a party, by reason of the fact that he was or is a
director, officer, employee or agent of the company, or is or
was serving at the direction of the company, or any
predecessor corporation as a director, officer, employee or
agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture,
trust or other enterprise, to any threatened, pending or
completed action, suit or proceeding, wherever brought, to the
fullest extent permitted by the laws of the state of Delaware,
as now existing or hereafter amended.
The By-Laws further provide that indemnification questions
applicable to a corporation which has been merged into the
company relating to causes of action arising prior to the date
of such merger shall be governed exclusively by the applicable
laws of the state of incorporation and by the by-laws of such
merged corporation then in effect. See also Item 17.
Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
(a) Securities Sold
1995 IDS Special Deposits $56,855,953.53
1996 IDS Special Deposits* 41,064,846.74
1997 American Express Special Deposits 182,788,631.00
1998 American Express Special Deposits 91,416,078.00
* Renamed American Express Special Deposits in April 1996.
(b) Underwriters and other purchasers
American Express Special Deposits are marketed by American Express Bank Ltd.
(AEB), an affiliate of IDS Certificate Company, to private banking clients of
AEB in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
(c) Consideration
All American Express Special Deposits were sold for cash. The aggregate offering
price was the same as the amount sold in the table above. Aggregate marketing
fees to AEB were $172,633.41 in 1995, $301,946.44 in 1996, $592,068.70 in 1997
and 967,791.95 in 1998.
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(d) Exemption from registration claimed
American Express Special Deposits are marketed, pursuant to the exemption in
Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, by AEB in the United Kingdom and
Hong Kong to persons who are not U.S. persons, as defined in Regulation S.
Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) Exhibits
1. (a) Copy of Distribution Agreement dated November 18,
1988, between Registrant and IDS Financial Services
Inc., filed electronically as Exhibit 1(a) to
Registration Statement No. 33-26844, is incorporated
herein by reference.
2. Not Applicable.
3. (a) Certificate of Incorporation, dated December 31,
1977, filed electronically as Exhibit 3(a) to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Registration
Statement No. 2-89507, is incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) Certificate of Amendment, dated February 29,1984, filed
electronically as Exhibit 3(b) to Post-Effective Amendment
No. 10 to Registration Statement No. 2-89507, is
incorporated herein by reference.
(c) Certificate of Amendment, dated September 12, 1995,
filed electronically as Exhibit 3(c) to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to Registration
Statement No. 2-55252, is incorporated herein by
reference.
(d) By-Laws, dated December 31, 1977, filed
electronically as Exhibit 3(c) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 10 to Registration Statement No.
2-89507, are incorporated herein by reference.
4. Not Applicable.
5. An opinion and consent of counsel as to the legality of the
securities being registered filed electronically as Exhibit
5 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to Registration
Statement No. 2-55252, is incorporated herein by reference.
6. through 9. -- None.
10. (a) Investment Advisory and Services Agreement between
Registrant and IDS/American Express Inc. dated
January 12, 1984, filed as Exhibit 10(a) to
Registration Statement No. 2-89507, is incorporated
herein by reference.
(b) Depositary and Custodial Agreement dated September
30, 1985 between IDS Certificate Company and IDS
Trust Company, filed as Exhibit 10(b) to Registrant's
Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration
Statement No. 2-89507, is incorporated herein by
reference.
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(c) Foreign Deposits Agreement dated November 21, 1990,
between IDS Certificate Company and IDS Bank & Trust,
filed electronically as Exhibit 10(h) to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration
Statement No. 33-26844, is incorporated herein by
reference.
(d) Copy of Distribution Agreement dated March 29, 1996
between Registrant and American Express Service
Corporation filed electronically as Exhibit 1(b) to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registration
Statement No. 2-95577, is incorporated herein by
reference.
(e) Selling Agent Agreement dated June 1, 1990, between
American Express Bank International and IDS Financial
Services Inc. for the American Express Investors and
American Express Stock Market Certificates, filed
electronically as Exhibit 1(c) to the Post-Effective
Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement No.
33-26844, is incorporated herein by reference.
(f) Marketing Agreement dated October 10, 1991, between
Registrant and American Express Bank Ltd., filed
electronically as Exhibit 1(d) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 31 to Registration Statement 2-55252,
is incorporated herein by reference.
(g) Amendment to the Selling Agent Agreement dated
December 12, 1994, between IDS Financial Services
Inc. and American Express Bank International, filed
electronically as Exhibit 16(d) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 13 to Registration Statement No.
2-95577, is incorporated herein by reference.
(h) Selling Agent Agreement dated December 12, 1994,
between IDS Financial Services Inc. and Coutts & Co.
(USA) International, filed electronically as Exhibit
16(e) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to
Registration Statement No. 2-95577, is incorporated
herein by reference.
(i) Consulting Agreement dated December 12, 1994, between
IDS Financial Services Inc. and American Express Bank
International, filed electronically as Exhibit 16(f)
to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registration
Statement No. 2-95577 incorporated herein by
reference.
(j) Letter amendment dated January 9, 1997 to the
Marketing Agreement dated October 10, 1991, between
Registrant and American Express Bank Ltd. filed
electronically as Exhibit 16(j) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 40 to Registration Statement No.
2-55252.
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(k) Form of Letter amendment dated April 7, 1997 to the
Selling Agent Agreement dated June 1, 1990 between
American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and American
Express Bank International, filed electronically
herewith as Exhibit 10 (j) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 14 to Registration Statement 33-26044,
is incorporated herein by reference.
(l) Form of Selling Agent Agreement, dated March __, 1999
between American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and
Securities America Inc., filed electronically as
Exhibit 10 (k) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to
Registration Statement 33-22503, is incorporated
herein by reference.
11. through 22. -- None.
23. Consent of Independent Auditors Report is filed
electronically herewith.
24. (a) Officers' Power of Attorney, dated Sept. 8, 1998
filed electronically as Exhibit 24(a) to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to Registration
Statement No. 33-22503, is incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) Directors' Power of Attorney, dated Oct. 14, 1998
filed electronically as Exhibit 24(b) to Post-
Effective Amendment No. 22 to Registration Statement
No. 33-22503, is incorporated herein by reference.
25. through 27. -- None.
(b) The financial statement schedules for IDS Certificate Company filed
electronically as Exhibit 16(b) in Post-Effective Amendment No. 44 to
Registration Statement No. 2-55252 are incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 17. Undertakings.
Without limiting or restricting any liability on the part of
the other, American Express Financial Advisors Inc. (formerly,
IDS Financial Services Inc.), as underwriter, will assume any
actionable civil liability which may arise under the Federal
Securities Act of 1933, the Federal Securities Exchange Act of
1934 or the Federal Investment Company Act of 1940, in
addition to any such liability arising at law or in equity,
out of any untrue statement of a material fact made by its
agents in the due course of their business in selling or
offering for sale, or soliciting applications for, securities
issued by the Company or any omission on the part of its
agents to state a material fact necessary in order to make the
statements so made, in the light of the circumstances in which
they were made, not misleading (no such untrue statements or
omissions, however, being admitted or contemplated), but such
liability shall be subject to the conditions and limitations
described in said Acts. American Express Financial Advisors
Inc. will also assume any liability of the Company for any
amount or amounts which the Company legally may be compelled
to pay to any purchaser under said Acts because of any untrue
statements of a material fact, or any omission to state a
material fact, on the part of the agents of IDS Financial
Services Inc. to the extent of any actual loss to, or expense
of, the Company in connection therewith. The By-Laws of the
Registrant contain a provision relating to Indemnification of
Officers and Directors as permitted by applicable law.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has
duly caused this amendment to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Minneapolis and State of Minnesota, on
the 29th day of March, 1999.
IDS CERTIFICATE COMPANY
By: /s/ Paula R. Meyer*
Paula R. Meyer, President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment has
been signed below by the following persons in the capacities on the 29th day of
March, 1999.
Signature Capacity
/s/ Paula R. Meyer* ** President and Director
Paula R. Meyer (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Jeffrey S. Horton* Vice President and Treasurer
Jeffrey S. Horton (Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Jay C. Hatlestad* Vice President and Controller
Jay C. Hatlestad (Principal Accounting Officer)
__________________ Director
Rodney P. Burwell
/s/ David R. Hubers** Director
David R. Hubers
/s/ Charles W. Johnson** Director
Charles W. Johnson
____________________ Director
Jean B. Keffeler
/s/ Richard W. Kling**_ Director
Richard W. Kling
____________________ Director
Thomas R. McBurney
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*Signed pursuant to Officers' Power of Attorney dated September 8, 1998 filed
electronically as Exhibit 24(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to
Registration Statement No. 33-22503, incorporated herein by reference.
/s/Bruce A. Kohn
Bruce A. Kohn
**Signed pursuant to Directors' Power of Attorney dated October 14, 1998 filed
electronically as Exhibit 24(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to
Registration Statement No. 33-22503, incorporated herein by reference.
/s/Bruce A. Kohn
Bruce A. Kohn
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 23: Consent of Independent Auditors
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Independent auditors"
and to the use of our report dated February 4, 1999 in the Post-Effective
Amendment Number 45 to Registration Statement Number 2-55252 on Form S-1 and
related prospectus of IDS Certificate Company for the registration of its Series
D-1 Investment Certificate.
Our audits also included the financial statements schedules of IDS Certificate
Company listed in Item 16(b) of this Registration Statement. These schedules are
the responsibility of the management of the IDS Certificate Company. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, the
financial statement schedules referred to above, when considered in relation to
the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material
respects the information set forth therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 23, 1999
