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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10 - Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For Quarter Ended June 30, 1998 Commission file Number 0-11538
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Overseas Partners Ltd.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Islands of Bermuda N/A
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
Mintflower Place, 8 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (441) 295-0788
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Not Applicable
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Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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Common Stock, par value $.10 per share
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(Title of Class)
127,000,000 Shares
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Outstanding at August 14, 1998
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PART I, FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(U.S.$ IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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June 30, December 31,
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1998 1997
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ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 180,858 $ 355,056
Investments (principally at fair value) 2,171,478 1,821,837
Receivables:
Interest, premiums and other 257,014 144,869
Rentals 17,191 14,929
Deposits with insurers 118,536 74,162
Deferred acquisition costs 64,144 47,701
Leasing & Real Estate:
Operating leases with UPS 293,410 297,708
Finance leases 47,422 48,035
Hotel 166,021 167,333
Office buildings 617,256 621,346
Other assets
Common Stock held for stock plans 30,031 24,859
Goodwill 23,437 24,756
Other 26,855 25,078
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Total Assets $4,013,653 $3,667,669
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LIABILITIES & MEMBERS' EQUITY:
Liabilities:
Accrued losses and loss expenses $ 389,914 $ 338,425
Accounts payable and other accruals 57,763 48,225
Unearned premiums 273,999 185,425
Deferred income taxes 67,916 64,478
Debt 754,628 758,416
Minority interest 47,349 45,538
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Total Liabilities 1,591,569 1,440,507
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Members' Equity:
Preference stock, par value $0.10 per share;
authorized 200,000,000 shares; none issued --- ---
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share;
authorized 900,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding, 127,000,000 shares in 1998 and
131,000,000 shares in 1997 12,700 13,100
Contributed surplus 31,307 26,642
Retained earnings 2,378,077 2,187,420
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Total Members' Equity 2,422,084 2,227,162
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Total Liabilities & Members' Equity $4,013,653 $3,667,669
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(U.S.$ IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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REVENUES:
Reinsurance premiums written $152,535 $156,219 $429,260 $ 459,512
Change in unearned premiums 26,440 7,453 (88,592) (159,340)
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Reinsurance premiums earned 178,975 163,672 340,668 300,172
Operating leases with UPS 10,135 10,194 20,262 20,287
Finance leases 979 1,009 1,965 2,023
Hotel 25,750 23,912 43,909 40,630
Office buildings 29,073 25,687 58,519 51,922
Interest from debt securities 16,269 13,694 31,821 27,372
Net holding gain (loss) on trading securities (25,014) 126,550 94,960 132,376
Amortization of held-to-maturity securities 1,318 1,208 2,607 2,391
Dividends 4,029 4,107 9,108 6,693
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241,514 370,033 603,819 583,866
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EXPENSES:
Losses and loss expenses 94,775 86,787 172,771 148,958
Commissions, taxes and other 22,303 18,097 47,607 34,940
Depreciation 8,622 7,407 17,171 14,913
Real estate and leasing operating and
maintenance expenses 32,076 33,556 63,844 62,185
Interest expense 15,739 15,693 31,511 31,408
Minority interest in earnings 543 (752) 1,160 (644)
Other 2,131 1,501 4,410 3,064
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176,189 162,289 338,474 294,824
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 65,325 207,744 265,345 289,042
INCOME TAXES (3,892) (2,249) (7,088) (3,413)
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NET INCOME $ 61,433 $205,495 $258,257 $ 285,629
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NET INCOME PER SHARE $0.48 $1.56 $2.03 $2.16
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
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(U.S.$ IN THOUSANDS)
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(UNAUDITED)
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Preference Common Stock Contributed Retained Total
Stock Shares Amount Surplus Earnings Members' Equity
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Balance - January 1, 1997 $ --- 135,000 $13,500 $25,331 $1,883,966 $1,922,797
Net Income --- --- --- --- 285,629 285,629
Gain on issuance of Common --- --- --- 1,311 --- 1,311
Stock held for stock plans
Retirement of Common Stock --- (3,000) (300) --- (42,420) (42,720)
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Balance - June 30, 1997 $ --- 132,000 $13,200 $26,642 $2,127,175 $2,167,017
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Balance - January 1, 1998 $ --- 131,000 $13,100 $26,642 $2,187,420 $2,227,162
Net Income --- --- --- --- 258,257 258,257
Gain on issuance of Common --- --- --- 4,665 --- 4,665
Stock held for stock plans
Retirement of Common Stock --- (4,000) (400) --- (67,600) (68,000)
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Balance - June 30, 1998 $ --- 127,000 $12,700 $31,307 $2,378,077 $2,422,084
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(U.S.$ IN THOUSANDS)
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Six Months Ended June 30,
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1998 1997
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 258,257 $ 285,629
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 17,171 14,913
Income taxes 7,088 3,413
Minority interest in earnings 1,160 (644)
Net holding gain on trading securities (94,960) (132,376)
Amortization of held-to-maturity securities (2,607) (2,391)
Other (1,095) 1,666
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Interest, premiums and other receivables (112,145) (137,787)
Rentals receivable (2,262) (11,463)
Deposits with insurers (44,374) 5,244
Deferred acquisition costs (16,443) (32,549)
Other assets (1,777) (3,167)
Accrued losses and loss expenses 51,489 22,959
Accounts payable and other accruals 9,538 (58,883)
Unearned premiums 88,574 159,340
Proceeds from sale of investments 392,543 687,037
Purchases of investments (644,617) (628,596)
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NET CASH FLOW PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (94,460) 172,345
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CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to fixed assets (7,471) (5,010)
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NET CASH FLOW USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (7,471) (5,010)
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of Common Stock held for stock plans 44,110 11,507
Purchases of Common Stock (112,617) (72,879)
Repayment of debt (3,760) (2,263)
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NET CASH FLOW USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (72,267) (63,635)
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS (174,198) 103,700
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 355,056 394,343
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END OF PERIOD $ 180,858 $ 498,043
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AMOUNTS PAID FOR:
U.S. income taxes $ 3,806 $ 358
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Interest $ 31,874 $ 22,397
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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JUNE 30, 1998
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(UNAUDITED)
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1. GENERAL
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Overseas is engaged in the property, casualty and life reinsurance business and
in the leasing and real estate business.
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been
prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q.
Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements are not included herein.
The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Overseas
Partners Ltd. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1997.
Interim financial statements are subject to possible adjustments in connection
with the annual audit of the Company's financial statements for the full year;
in the Company's opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of
these interim statements have been included and are of a normal and recurring
nature.
The results of operations for the six-month and three-month periods ended June
30, 1998 and 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the full year.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The accompanying
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Overseas Partners Ltd.
("OPL") and its subsidiaries (collectively "Overseas"). Inter-company balances
and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The operating leases are with subsidiaries of United Parcel Service of America
Inc. ("UPS").
Net income per share is based on 127,000,000 shares at June 30, 1998 and
132,000,000 shares at June 30, 1997.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation.
3. TAXES
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OPL is incorporated under the laws of the Islands of Bermuda and does not
consider the Company to be engaged in a trade or business in the United States
and, therefore, does not expect to be subject to U.S. income taxes. Certain of
OPL's subsidiaries engage in business in the United States, primarily Overseas
Partners Capital Corp.("OPCC"), and as a result it, but not OPL, is subject to
U.S. income taxes. Under current Bermuda law, OPL is not obligated to pay any
tax in Bermuda based upon income or capital gains.
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a Notice of
Deficiency with respect to the Company's 1984 taxable year in which it asserted
that the Company is subject to U.S. federal income taxation in the amount of $53
million, plus penalties and interest for that year. On August 18, 1995, the
Company filed a petition in the United States Tax Court contesting the proposed
assessment of tax in the Notice of Deficiency. A trial was held before the
United States Tax Court in two sessions during the fall of 1997, the second of
which ended on November 7, 1997. An additional trial session previously
scheduled for the week of December 8, 1997 was cancelled by agreement of the
Company and the IRS. The Company filed its trial brief on February 13, 1998.
By letter dated February 13, 1998 the IRS informed the court that it was
conceding the case. On July 9, 1998, the IRS filed a Motion for Entry of
Decision for the year 1984. The IRS has also asserted that OPL is subject to
U.S. federal income taxation for its 1985 through 1987 taxable years and has
proposed an aggregate assessment of $240 million of tax, plus penalties and
interest, for those years. The Company has also filed a Protest against the
proposed assessment with the Appellate Division of the IRS with respect to the
years 1985 through 1987. The IRS has further asserted that OPL is subject to
U.S. federal income taxation for the years 1988 through 1990 and has proposed an
aggregate assessment of $170 million of tax, plus penalties and interest, for
those years. The Company has filed a Protest against the proposed assessment
with the Appellate Division of the IRS with respect to the years 1988 through
1990. The Company believes that the IRS's concession for the year 1984 should
include the period through December 11, 1988, and has so informed the Court.
The period within which the IRS must determine whether to assess additional tax
for the years 1985 through 1990 will expire on December 31, 1998. The IRS has
not proposed an assessment for years subsequent to 1990. However, the IRS may
take similar positions for subsequent years pending resolution of the years
currently in dispute. OPL believes that it has no tax liability, that it is not
subject to U.S. federal income taxation, and that there is substantial authority
for its position. It has vigorously contested the Notice of Deficiency for 1984
and will, if necessary, vigorously contest the proposed assessments for the
years 1985 through 1990 and any future assessments.
4. COMMON STOCK
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OPL Common Stock is subject, on certain dispositions, to its right of first
refusal and to a right of OPL to purchase its shares in certain circumstances.
In 1998 and 1997, OPL purchased for cancellation, at opening book value per
share, 4 million and 3 million shares, respectively, of its Common Stock.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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MARCH 31, 1998
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5. INVESTMENTS
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Investments consist of: (000s omitted)
June 30, December 31,
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1998 1997
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Trading $2,109,790 $1,762,755
Held-to-maturity 61,688 59,082
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$2,171,478 $1,821,837
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6. THE BERMUDA INSURANCE REGULATION
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The Bermuda Insurance Act of 1978, Amendments thereto and related Regulations
require OPL and its reinsurance subsidiary, each to maintain a minimum solvency
margin and a liquidity ratio. For the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997,
they each met these requirements.
7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
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In July, 1998, the Company sold its five Boeing 757 aircraft to United Parcel
Service Co. pursuant to the terms of a purchase option granted to United Parcel
Service Co. in a May 31, 1990 Aircraft Lease Agreement between the parties.
Proceeds from the sale were approximately $202 million, yielding a gain on sale
before income taxes of approximately $11 million. Approximately $185 million of
the proceeds are held in restricted accounts as substitute collateral for the
interest obligations associated with $171.6 million of Series A Bonds due 2012,
issued in connection with the original acquisition of the aircraft.
Also in July 1998, the Company purchased 200 West Madison Plaza, a 45-story
class A office building located in Chicago's Central Business District. The
purchase price of approximately $194 million was financed out of the Company's
working capital and a six-month bridge loan of $100 million. The bridge loan
bears interest at 0.9% over LIBOR and is expected to be refinanced with long-
term debt prior to December 31, 1998.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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(TRANSACTED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
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OPERATIONS
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
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UNDERWRITING:
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Gross reinsurance premiums written decreased to $152.5 million for the quarter
ended June 30, 1998 from $156.2 million in the same period of 1997. This
decrease of $3.7 million is attributed to decreases of $42.1 million in excess
value and other lines offset by increases totalling $38.4 million in our
accident and health, property and automobile programs. The decrease of $2.9
million in excess value premiums over the same period last year may be
attributed to the continuing effects of the 15-day strike against UPS in August
1997. Declines in premiums written for other lines is due to the restructuring
of two major workers' compensation programs and the termination of an automobile
warranty program.
Reinsurance premiums earned increased by $15.3 million to $179.0 million for the
quarter ended June 30, 1998, from $163.7 million in 1997. This increase was
despite the cancellation of the automobile warranty program and the
restructuring of the workers' compensation programs, which led to reductions in
premiums earned of $15.9 million and $7.7 million respectively. The overall
increase in premiums earned is primarily due to programs written in late 1997
and the first quarter in 1998 earning premium in this period. Premiums earned
increased by $13.0 million for property programs, $10.9 million for marine, $6.8
million for accident and health, $6.6 million for aviation and $4.5 million for
auto and other. A decrease of $2.9 million in excess value premiums also offset
the increases in premiums earned for the quarter.
Net underwriting income increased by 5.3% to $61.9 million for the quarter ended
June 30, 1998 from $58.8 million in 1997. While the company's premiums earned
has increased by 9.3%, the overall combined ratio has also increased from 64.1%
to 65.4% as a result of the introduction and expansion of its new lines of
business.
REAL ESTATE AND LEASING:
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Office building revenue increased by 13.2% to $29.1 million for the quarter
ended June 30, 1998 from $25.7 million for the same period of 1997. This
increase of $3.4 million was primarily due to an increase in average occupancy
rates for all office buildings for the quarter, particularly at Copley Place.
Hotel revenue increased $1.8 million due to higher room rates as well as higher
occupancy rates. Operating expenses for the quarter have decreased by $1.5
million primarily due to lower operating expenses at Copley Place. Real estate
and leasing operating income for the second quarter 1998 increased by $4.0
million over the same period in 1997 as a result of the increased occupancy and
room rates and the decrease in operating expenses.
INVESTMENTS:
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Investment income for the three months ended June 30, 1998 decreased by $149.6
million over the same period in 1997. Exceptional returns in 1997 and downturns
in global equity markets in 1998 were the primary reasons for this decrease with
a decline in net holding gains of approximately $80.4 million in U.S. equities
and $76.8 million in emerging market countries over the same period in 1997.
This decrease was offset by an increase of approximately $7.6 million in income
from global bonds and other investments.
NET INCOME:
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Net income for the second quarter of 1998 decreased by $144.1 million over 1997
primarily due to the performance of our investment portfolio. The overall
decline in investment income was offset by growth in underwriting income and a
strong quarter for real estate and leasing. Net income per share was $0.48, a
$1.08 per share decrease over 1997 due to the aforementioned factors.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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(TRANSACTED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
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OPERATIONS
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
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UNDERWRITING:
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Gross reinsurance premiums written decreased to $429.3 million for the six month
period ended June 30, 1998 from $459.5 million for the same period of 1997.
Premiums written increased by a total of $104.4 million from the Company's
accident and health, aviation, marine, property and automobile programs. This
was offset by a decrease of $134.7 million in excess value, workers compensation
and other programs. A $7.2 million decrease in excess value premiums over the
same period last year may be attributed to the continuing effects of the 15-day
strike against UPS in August 1997. Workers compensation premiums have decreased
due to the restructuring of one of its programs as well as a decreased
participation in another. Other reinsurance premiums decreased by $94.7 million
due to the 1997 cancellation of an automobile warranty program.
Reinsurance premiums earned increased by $40.5 million to $340.7 million for the
six month period ended June 30, 1998, from $300.2 million in 1997, despite a
decrease in gross premiums written of approximately 7%. Of this increase $39.1
million is attributed to nine programs which incepted in late 1997 and continue
to earn premium in 1998 and $37.6 million is attributed to twenty-six new
programs written in 1998 earning premium in this period. These increases were
offset by a $15.0 million decrease in earned premium on renewals and a $21.2
million decrease on programs in run-off.
Net underwriting income increased by 3.4% to $120.3 million for the six month
period ended June 30, 1998 from $116.3 million in 1997. While the company's
premiums earned increased by 13.5%, the overall combined ratio has increased
from 61.3% to 64.7% as a result of the introduction and expansion of its new
lines of business.
REAL ESTATE AND LEASING:
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Office building revenue increased by 12.7% to $58.5 million for the six month
period ended June 30, 1998 from $51.9 million for the same period of 1997. This
increase of $6.6 million was primarily due to occupancy rates at Copley Place
increasing from 92% in 1997 to 99% in 1998. Hotel revenue increased $3.3
million due to higher room rates as well as higher occupancy rates. Operating
expenses have increased by $1.7 million primarily due to increases in operating
costs for the office buildings purchased in 1996, increased hotel operating
expenses and increased operating expenses for the Boeing 757 aircraft on
operating lease with UPS. Real estate and leasing operating income increased by
$4.0 million over 1997.
INVESTMENTS:
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Investment income for the six month period ended June 30, 1998 decreased by
$31.7 million to $134.1 million for the six month period ended June 30, 1998
from $165.8 million for the same period in 1997. A decrease of $62.2 million in
income from emerging market countries' equity markets was the primary reason for
this decrease. This decrease was offset by an increase of $21.5 million in
income from U.S. equities. A strong bond market combined with an increase in the
global bond portion of the company's portfolio led to an increase in bond
valuations and other investments of $10.2 million.
NET INCOME:
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Net income for the six month period ended June 30, 1998 decreased by $27.4
million over 1997 primarily due to the performance of our investment portfolio.
Our underwriting income continues to show modest growth, as does the operating
income from real estate and leasing. Net income per share was $2.03, a $0.13
per share decrease over 1997 attributable to the aforementioned factors.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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(TRANSACTED IN U.S. DOLLARS)
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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Overseas believes that its investments and cash flow from operations are
adequate sources of capital and liquidity for the payment of claims and the
conduct of its existing leasing and real estate operations. Overseas further
believes that its strong capital position will permit continued expansion of its
reinsurance business, should appropriate opportunities arise. In the event
Overseas decides to purchase additional capital assets, it may, as demonstrated
by its existing portfolio of assets, finance such purchases from internally
generated funds or by outside borrowing which Overseas believes would be readily
available to it.
Overseas' investment policies are designed to achieve enhanced returns to
shareowners, measured over conventional medium to long-term market cycle
periods. Overseas' fixed income portfolio comprises highly liquid debt
securities of governments, government agencies, financial institutions and
utilities. Overseas' U.S. and emerging markets equity portfolios are comprised
of stocks drawn mainly from within the S&P 500 Index and the IFC Investable
Index. Increases in interest rates could have a negative effect on the value of
the bonds and equities comprised within its investment portfolio. However,
Overseas expects that an increase in interest rates will have no material,
adverse effect on overall liquidity.
Because the liquidity of Overseas' investments permits Overseas to respond
quickly to changing market conditions, Overseas' investments are not
significantly affected by inflation. Inflation, including inflation in damage
awards and costs, can substantially increase the ultimate cost of settlement in
certain types of insurance. This is because the actual payment of claims may
take place a number of years after the provisions for losses are reflected in
the financial statements. Overseas will, on the other hand, earn income on the
funds retained for a period of time until eventual payment of a claim.
Overseas believes that its borrowing capabilities and cash flows from
reinsurance, investments and leasing and real estate operations will be a
sufficient source of capital for its ongoing operations. On a long-term basis,
Overseas believes that its resources and available credit capability will
continue to be adequate to meet any obligations likely to arise under its
existing lines of business. Overseas also believes that its resources are
sufficient to allow it to underwrite additional reinsurance business as well as
to acquire additional capital assets in the future.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART II, OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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The Annual Meeting of Shareowners was held on August 12, 1998. The appointment
of Deloitte & Touche, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the Company was
approved by a vote of 112,110,469 for, 760,589 against and 222,500 abstaining.
At the Annual Meeting, each of the directors nominated by the Board for re-
election, Messrs. Barone, Clanin, Pyne, Rance, Reitman and Scott were elected to
one (1) year terms by the shareowners.
ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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a) Exhibits: 27 - Financial Data Schedule (For SEC use only)
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b) Reports on Form 8-K: No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter
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ended June 30, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Hamilton, Bermuda.
Date: August 14, 1998 OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD.
Signed in Hamilton, Bermuda
By: /S/ BRUCE M. BARONE
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Bruce M. Barone
Chief Executive Officer and President
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM OVERSEAS'
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND THE STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1998
<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-1998
<DEBT-HELD-FOR-SALE> 0
<DEBT-CARRYING-VALUE> 61,688
<DEBT-MARKET-VALUE> 97,661
<EQUITIES> 1,182,915
<MORTGAGE> 0
<REAL-ESTATE> 0
<TOTAL-INVEST> 2,171,478
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<F1> AMOUNTS FOR SECURITIES ACT INDUSTRY GUIDE 6 AND EXCHANGE ACT INDUSTRY GUIDE
4 DISCLOSURES ARE REQUIRED FOR ANNUAL FILINGS ONLY. ACCORDINGLY, NO AMOUNTS WILL
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