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UNITED STATES
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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 September 30, 1999 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.)
MintflowerPlace, 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)
127,500,000 Shares
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Outstanding at November 15, 1999
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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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(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
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September 30, December 31,
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1999 1998
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ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 516,665 $ 170,855
Investments:
Trading, at fair value--
Debt securities (amortized cost 1999--$527,284, 1998--$508,427) 502,958 536,017
Equity securities (cost 1999--$1,190,057, 1998--$1,353,321) 1,508,057 1,657,751
Restricted investments, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
(fair value 1999--$268,109, 1998--$292,236) 248,080 244,821
Receivables 771,646 500,710
Deferred acquisition costs 110,379 79,450
Real estate and leasing:
Operating leases with UPS 99,470 101,340
Finance leases 45,757 46,779
Hotel 160,849 164,601
Office buildings 793,204 810,033
Other assets
Goodwill 20,374 22,242
Other 70,862 33,744
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Total assets $4,848,301 $4,368,343
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LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY:
Liabilities:
Accrued losses and loss expenses $ 726,123 $ 468,326
Unearned premiums 503,441 352,392
Reinsurance balances payable 55,096 28,293
Accounts payable and other accruals 61,329 55,403
Income taxes payable 14,819 18,565
Long-term debt 868,625 875,684
Minority interest 43,098 45,011
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Total liabilities 2,272,531 1,843,674
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Members' equity:
Preference Stock, par value $0.10 per share; authorized 200 million shares;
none issued -- --
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share; authorized 900 million shares;
issued and outstanding, 127.5 million shares in 1999 and 1998 12,750 12,750
Contributed surplus 39,991 39,757
Retained earnings 2,555,744 2,476,865
Treasury stock (1,648,948 shares--1999, 276,662 shares--1998), at cost (32,715) (4,703)
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Total members' equity 2,575,770 2,524,669
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Total liabilities and members' equity $4,848,301 $4,368,343
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
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REVENUES:
Gross reinsurance premiums written $ 200,005 $ 256,461 $ 835,786 $ 697,521
Reinsurance premiums ceded (17,840) (1,001) (25,405) (12,801)
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Reinsurance premiums written 182,165 255,460 810,381 684,720
Change in unearned premiums 48,588 (57,403) (134,938) (145,995)
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Reinsurance premiums earned 230,753 198,057 675,443 538,725
Commission income 1,347 1,487 4,189 4,548
Operating leases with UPS 4,563 7,009 13,325 27,271
Finance leases 941 972 2,846 2,937
Hotel 26,440 25,747 74,694 69,656
Office buildings 37,037 35,592 111,173 94,111
Gain on sale of Boeing 757 aircraft -- 11,794 -- 11,794
Interest 14,007 11,789 39,011 43,610
Net holding (loss) gain on trading securities (76,978) (135,348) 54,972 (40,388)
Amortization of fixed income securities 3,667 3,204 10,985 5,811
Dividends 2,582 3,103 8,906 12,211
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244,359 163,406 995,544 770,286
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EXPENSES:
Reinsurance losses and loss expenses 187,374 104,249 454,957 277,020
Reinsurance commissions and taxes 32,086 26,359 94,989 73,701
Depreciation expense 9,030 9,064 26,884 26,235
Real estate and leasing operating expenses 36,568 36,970 108,777 100,285
Interest expense 17,874 17,277 53,880 48,788
Minority interest in earnings 720 707 1,958 1,867
Investment expenses 1,541 1,151 4,545 3,599
Amortization of goodwill 626 626 1,878 1,878
Other operating expenses 3,190 3,087 9,376 7,652
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289,009 199,490 757,244 541,025
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(Loss) income before income taxes (44,650) (36,084) 238,300 229,261
Income taxes (2,058) (3,041) (6,535) (10,129)
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Net (loss) income $ (46,708) $ (39,125) $ 231,765 $ 219,132
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Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share $ (0.37) $ (0.31) $ 1.84 $ 1.74
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding 126,821 125,853 126,248 125,808
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See notes to unaudited 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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Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998
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(In thousands)
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(Unaudited)
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Common Stock Treasury Stock
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Stock Shares Amount Shares Amount
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Balance, January 1, 1998 $ -- 131,000 $13,100 -- $ --
Net income -- -- -- -- --
Transfer of Common Stock held
For stock plans -- -- -- (1,746) (24,859)
Retirement of treasury stock -- (4,000) (400) 4,000 68,000
Purchase of shares -- -- -- (7,267) (123,527)
Sale of treasury stock -- -- -- 3,797 59,725
Dividend declared ($1.04 per share) -- -- -- -- --
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Balance, September 30, 1998 $ -- 127,000 $12,700 (1,216) $(20,661)
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Balance, January 1, 1999 $ -- 127,500 $12,750 (277) $ (4,703)
Net income -- -- -- -- --
Purchase of shares -- -- -- (7,174) (142,290)
Sale of treasury stock -- -- -- 5,802 114,278
Dividend declared ($1.20 per share) -- -- -- -- --
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Balance, September 30, 1999 $ -- 127,500 $12,750 (1,649) $(32,715)
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Total
Contributed Retained Members'
Surplus Earnings Equity
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Balance, January 1, 1998 $26,642 $2,187,420 $2,227,162
Net income -- 219,132 219,132
Transfer of Common Stock held
For stock plans -- -- (24,859)
Retirement of treasury stock -- (67,600) --
Purchase of shares -- -- (123,527)
Sale of treasury stock 4,665 -- 64,390
Dividend declared ($1.04 per share) -- (131,252) (131,252)
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Balance, September 30, 1998 $31,307 $2,207,700 $2,231,046
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Balance, January 1, 1999 $39,757 $2,476,865 $2,524,669
Net income -- 231,765 231,765
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Purchase of shares -- (142,290)
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Sale of treasury stock 234 114,512
Dividend declared ($1.20 per share) -- (152,886) (152,886)
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Balance, September 30, 1999 $39,991 $2,555,744 $2,575,770
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(U.S.$ in thousands)
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Nine Months Ended September 30,
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 231,765 $ 219,132
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Deferred income taxes 6,535 10,129
Depreciation 26,884 26,235
Minority interest in earnings 1,958 1,867
Net holding (gain) loss on trading securities (54,972) 40,388
Amortization of fixed income securities (10,985) (5,811)
Gain on sale of Boeing 757 aircraft -- (11,794)
Other (7,133) (1,613)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables (270,936) (244,978)
Deferred acquisition costs (30,929) (31,493)
Other assets (37,118) (9,398)
Accrued losses and loss expenses 257,797 93,025
Unearned premiums 151,049 152,129
Reinsurance balance payable 26,803 16,772
Accounts payable and other accruals 5,926 9,289
Proceeds from sale of traded investments 955,139 832,125
Purchases of traded investments (717,304) (1,027,384)
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Net cash flow provided by operating activities 534,479 68,620
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CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds on sale of Boeing 757 aircraft -- 202,220
Proceeds from maturity of restricted investments 8,473 --
Purchase of restricted investments (857) (186,650)
Acquisition of office building -- (196,337)
Additions to fixed assets (4,649) (10,227)
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Net cash flow provided (used) by investing activities 2,967 (190,994)
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of shares (142,290) (123,527)
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock 114,512 64,390
Borrowings -- 100,000
Repayment of debt (7,101) (5,784)
Distributions to minority interests (3,871) (1,281)
Dividends paid (152,886) (131,252)
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Net cash flow used by financing activities (191,636) (97,454)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 345,810 (219,828)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period 170,855 355,056
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End of period $ 516,655 $ 135,228
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Amounts paid for:
U.S. income taxes $ 5,178 $ 4,189
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Interest $ 47,169 $ 43,284
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See notes to unaudited 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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SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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1. GENERAL
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The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Overseas Partners Ltd. and its subsidiaries (collectively OPL or the
Company). OPL is engaged in the property, casualty and life reinsurance business
and in the real estate and leasing business.
The interim 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, 1998.
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.
OPL reinsures shipper's risk insurance issued by U.S. based companies covering
loss or damage to packages carried by subsidiaries of United Parcel Service of
America Inc. (UPS). As discussed in Note 4, the shipper's risk program
represents a major source of premiums and underwriting income for OPL's
reinsurance business. On August 9, 1999, a judge of the United States Tax Court
issued an opinion in United Parcel Service of America, Inc. v. Commissioner of
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Internal Revenue. OPL is not a party to the case and is not directly affected by
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this decision. However, the opinion concerns the taxability of premiums paid by
shippers for insurance covering risks of loss or damage to packages carried by
UPS (shipper's risk insurance) and that shipper's risk insurance is reinsured by
OPL. On August 31, 1999 the Company was notified by the primary insurer that UPS
intends to provide shipper's risk reinsurance for its customers through a UPS
subsidiary effective October 1, 1999. This means that OPL will not provide
shipper's risk reinsurance in the future.
The results of operations for the three and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 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. All activity is
recorded in U.S. dollars. Inter-company balances and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
A statement of comprehensive income is not included, as OPL's net income equals
comprehensive income.
The operating leases are with subsidiaries of UPS.
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities" (SFAS 133). SFAS 133 establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts, and hedging activities. It requires
that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the
statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value.
SFAS 133 is effective beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2001 and is not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position. OPL had
no exposure to derivative instruments and hedging activities as of September 30,
1999. Subsequently OPL has granted certain investment managers the ability to
manage currency through the use of currency forwards, futures and options.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year
presentation.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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3. TAXES
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OPL is organized under the laws of the Islands of Bermuda and does not consider
itself to carry on business through a permanent establishment 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 U.S., 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) previously asserted that the
Company was subject to U.S. taxation in the amounts of approximately $53 million
for its 1984 taxable year and $240 million for its 1985 through 1987 taxable
years, plus additions to tax and interest for those years. On February 13, 1998,
the IRS indicated that it no longer intended to pursue its position against the
Company for 1984. On January 4, 1999, the IRS indicated that it no longer
intended to pursue its position against the Company for 1985 through 1987.
On December 22, 1998, the IRS issued a Notice of Deficiency with respect to the
Company's 1988 through 1990 taxable years in which it asserted that the Company
is subject to U.S. taxation in the aggregate amount of approximately $170
million, plus additions to tax and interest, for those years. On March 19, 1999,
the Company filed a Petition in the United States Tax Court contesting the
asserted deficiencies in tax and additions to tax in the Notice. On May 18,
1999, the IRS filed its Answer to the Company's Petition. The IRS has not
asserted deficiencies in tax 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.
taxation, and that there is substantial authority for its position. It has
vigorously contested the Notice of Deficiency for 1988 through 1990 and will
vigorously contest proposed assessments or any future assessments.
4. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company's operations are presently conducted through two segments:
reinsurance and real estate and leasing. The reinsurance segment is managed from
the Bermuda office and underwrites shipper's risk, accident and health,
automobile, aviation, marine, property and workers' compensation reinsurance.
Real estate and leasing activities are owned and managed through subsidiaries of
Overseas Partners Capital Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of OPL. There were no
intersegment revenues earned for the periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998.
Intersegment expenses, such as corporate overhead, were allocated based on
estimated utilization for the periods ended September 30, 1999 and 1998.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the
summary of significant accounting policies disclosed in the Overseas Partners
Ltd. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998.
Income before income taxes by segment consists of revenues less expenses related
to the respective segment's operations. The reinsurance segment maintains a
portfolio of liquid investments to support its reserves for accrued losses and
loss expenses and unearned premiums as well as its capital requirements.
Investments relating to real estate and leasing are primarily used to
collateralize long-term debt issued in connection with the purchase of assets
under operating leases. Summary financial information about the Company's
segments is presented in the following table.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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4. BUSINESS SEGMENTS (continued)
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Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
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REVENUES
Reinsurance:
Premiums earned $230,753 $ 198,057 $675,443 $538,725
Commission income 1,347 1,487 4,189 4,548
Investment (loss) income (57,887) (109,946) 104,801 20,648
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174,213 89,598 784,433 563,921
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Real estate and leasing:
Rentals 68,981 69,320 202,038 193,975
Gain on sale of 757 Aircraft -- 11,794 -- 11,794
Investment income (loss) 1,165 (7,306) 9,073 596
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70,146 73,808 211,111 206,365
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Consolidated 244,359 163,406 995,544 770,286
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NET INCOME BEFORE TAXES
Reinsurance (46,788) (42,161) 229,942 209,601
Real estate and leasing 5,954 9,790 19,612 29,190
Other operating expenses (3,816) (3,713) (11,254) (9,530)
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Consolidated $(44,650) $ (36,084) $238,300 $229,261
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ASSETS
Reinsurance
Cash and investments $2,412,747 $2,273,000
Other 904,599 572,966
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3,317,346 2,845,966
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Real estate and leasing
Cash and investments 378,128 350,715
Other 1,152,827 1,171,662
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1,530,955 1,522,377
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Consolidated $4,848,301 $4,368,343
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Substantially all of the Company's long-lived assets, interest expense,
depreciation expense and income tax expense relate to the Company's real estate
and leasing operations.
Approximately 80% of reinsurance revenues are generated from sources located in
the United States; the remainder is derived from customers located primarily in
European countries. All of the Company's leasing and real estate revenues are
generated in the United States. For 1999 and 1998, all of the Company's
long-lived assets were located in the United States.
Earned premiums on shipper's risk reinsurance were $91.8 million and $91.7
million for the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Net underwriting income from shipper's risk reinsurance was $59.5 million and
$60.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. OPL earned premiums of $12.0 million and $11.5 million for the
three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively for the reinsurance
of workers' compensation insurance for employees of a UPS subsidiary located in
the State of California. OPL's real estate and leasing segment includes five
Boeing 757 aircraft (sold in July 1998) and a data processing facility leased to
UPS subsidiaries. Total rent from aircraft and facility leases was $4.6 million
and $7.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
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OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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4. BUSINESS SEGMENTS (continued)
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Earned premiums on shipper's risk reinsurance were $273.5 million and $275.5
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Net
underwriting income from shipper's risk reinsurance was $175.9 million and
$179.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. OPL earned premiums of $36.2 million and $33.0 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively for the reinsurance
of workers' compensation insurance for employees of a UPS subsidiary located in
the State of California. Total rent from aircraft and facility leases was $13.3
million and $27.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
5. 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 nine months ended September 30, 1999 and
1998, they each met these requirements.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
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(Transacted in U.S. Dollars)
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Reinsurance:
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Gross premiums written $ 200,005 $ 256,461
Premiums ceded (17,840) (1,001)
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Net premiums written 182,165 255,460
Change in unearned premiums 48,588 (57,403)
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Premiums earned 230,753 198,057
Commission income 1,347 1,487
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232,100 199,544
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Losses and loss expenses (187,374) (104,249)
Commissions and taxes (32,086) (26,359)
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(219,460) (130,608)
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Underwriting income 12,640 68,936
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Investment income:
U.S. equities (54,534) (95,201)
Emerging market equities (9,728) (46,053)
Fixed income 6,613 42,200
Strategic income mutual fund (3,680) (10,345)
Other 3,442 (547)
Expenses (1,541) (1,151)
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Investment loss (59,428) (111,097)
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Reinsurance loss $ (46,788) $ (42,161)
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Gross reinsurance premiums written decreased by $56.5 million for the three
months ended September 30, 1999 compared with the same period in the prior year
primarily due to a decrease in the number of new and renewed programs during the
third quarter of 1999. Five new programs with premiums of $64.8 million were
written during the quarter ended September 30, 1999 compared with nine new
programs yielding premiums of $120.0 million in the same period in 1998.
Renewals accounted for $24.4 million of premiums during the quarter ended
September 30, 1999 compared with $50.0 million during the quarter ended
September 30, 1998. Premiums from the UPS shipper's risk program were $91.8
million, in line with last year. Shipper's risk reinsurance historically has
been OPL's largest source of revenue. On August 9, 1999, a judge of the United
States Tax Court issued an opinion in United Parcel Service of America, Inc. v.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue. OPL is not a party to the case and is not
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directly affected by this decision. However, the opinion concerns the taxation
of premiums paid by shippers for insurance covering risks of loss or damage to
packages carried by UPS (shipper's risk insurance) and that shipper's risk
insurance is reinsured by OPL. On August 31, 1999, the primary insurer notified
the Company that UPS intends to provide shipper's risk reinsurance for its
customers through a UPS subsidiary effective October 1, 1999. This means that
OPL will not provide shipper's risk reinsurance in the future. These premiums
accounted for underwriting income of $59.5 million for the three months ended
September 30, 1999 and $60.4 million for the three months ended September 30,
1998.
Reinsurance premiums earned increased by $32.7 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1999 compared with the same period in the prior year as a
result of the growth in the volume of business written in 1998 and the first
half of 1999.
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Reinsurance: (continued)
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The combined ratio, which is the ratio of the sum of losses, loss expenses,
commissions, taxes and other underwriting expenses to earned premiums increased
to 94.5% for the three months ended September 30, 1999 from 65.9% for the
corresponding period in 1998. Net underwriting income for the quarter decreased
by $56.3 million compared to the same period last year. These changes are due to
several factors, including:
. the Company suffered adverse development on programs in each of the
marine, workers' compensation and accident and health lines of
business. This accounted for approximately $40 million of the decrease.
. a change in the mix of the Company's business. Specifically, the new
programs have lower margins than the traditional shipper's risk
business, which accounted for 39.8% of premiums earned for the quarter
compared to 46.3% during the same period in 1998.
. lower margins across most lines of business as a result of continued
competitive pressures on premium rates and aggregate attachment points.
Net investment loss related to our reinsurance segment for the three months
ended September 30, 1999 was $59.4 million compared to a loss of $111.1 million
for the same period in 1998. Amidst acute inflationary fears, our S&P 500 based
equity portfolio, which closely tracks the index, fell 5.6% compared to a loss
of 10.3% for the same period in 1998. A year after the Russian crisis, emerging
markets continue to recover. Our emerging markets equity portfolio, which is
influenced by events spanning the globe, pulled back to lose 4.4% compared to a
loss of 19.6% for the same period in 1998. Despite higher yields in fixed income
markets, the recovery in the euro against the U.S. dollar helped our global bond
portfolio return 1.2% as compared to 8.4% for the same period in 1998. Our fixed
income mutual fund, which is a combination of U.S. fixed income strategies,
could not avoid rising interest rates and fell 0.9% compared to a loss of 2.8%
for the same period in 1998.
Real Estate and Leasing:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands) 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
REVENUE:
Leasing $ 5,504 $ 7,981
Hotel 26,440 25,747
Office buildings 37,037 35,592
Gain on sale of fixed asset -- 11,794
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68,981 81,114
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EXPENSES:
Operating expenses 36,568 36,970
Interest expense 17,874 17,277
Depreciation 9,030 9,064
Minority interest in earnings 720 707
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64,192 64,018
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- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income 4,789 17,096
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Investment income:
Real estate investment trust certificates (3,507) (11,279)
Other 4,672 3,973
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Investment income 1,165 (7,306)
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Real estate and leasing income $ 5,954 $ 9,790
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</TABLE>
Leasing revenue has decreased from $8.0 million in the third quarter of 1998 to
$5.5 million in the third quarter of 1999 due to the sale of five Boeing 757
aircraft to United Parcel Service Co. in July 1998, as well as a $0.4 million
decrease in variable toll lease revenue of the Rampo Ridge data processing
facility. Hotel revenue increased $0.7 million due to an increase in room rates
over the same period in 1998. Office building revenue increased by 4.1% for the
quarter ended September 30, 1999 from $35.6 million for the same period in 1998.
This increase of $1.4 million was primarily due to increased revenues at the
Copley Place Mall and Office complex located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Operating expenses have decreased by $0.4 million primarily due to a decrease in
hotel operating expenses for the third quarter. Interest expense increased by
$0.6 million from the same period in 1998 due to the purchase of Madison Plaza,
a 45-story Class A office building located in Chicago's Central Business
District. Interest expense continues to include the expense associated with the
Series A bonds that were used to finance the original acquisition of the
aircraft. The proceeds from the sale of the aircraft were invested in zero
coupon U.S. treasury notes and corporate bonds to provide collateral for the
future interest obligations.
<PAGE>
Real Estate and Leasing: (continued)
- ------------------------
Operating income for the quarter ended September 30, 1999 decreased by $12.3
million over the same period in 1998 primarily due to the 1998 gain on sale
relating to the 757s. Also, a restructuring of the toll rates on our Ramapo
Ridge Facility which is leased to subsidiaries of UPS, to reflect current
overhead absorption, has led to a decrease in the data processing facility's
variable toll revenue. Improvements in the profitability of the hotel offset
these decreases.
Other investment income increased due to amortization on the zero coupon U.S.
treasury notes and corporate bonds held as substitute collateral for the
interest obligation on the Series A bonds.
Net Income:
- ----------
Net income decreased by $7.6 million over the same period in 1998 due to a
decline in underwriting income and an $11.8 million gain on sale of the 757s in
1998 offset by the comparative performance of the investment markets. Net income
from shipper's risk for the three months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 was
$59.5 million and $60.4 million respectively. Net loss per share was $(0.37), a
$0.06 per share decrease over the same period in 1998 as result of the
aforementioned factors.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999 and 1998
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Reinsurance:
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<CAPTION>
(In thousands) 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
Gross premiums written $ 835,786 $ 697,521
Premiums ceded (25,405) (12,801)
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Net premiums written 810,381 684,720
Change in unearned premiums (134,938) (145,995)
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Premiums earned 675,443 538,725
Commission income 4,189 4,548
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679,632 543,273
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Losses and loss expenses (454,957) (277,020)
Commissions and taxes (94,989) (73,701)
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(549,946) (350,721)
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Underwriting income 129,686 192,552
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Investment income:
U.S. equities 58,576 39,221
Emerging market equities 67,096 (86,606)
Fixed income (38,498) 77,129
Strategic income mutual fund 10,482 (10,345)
Other 7,145 1,249
Expenses (4,545) (3,599)
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Investment income 100,256 17,049
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- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reinsurance income $229,942 $209,601
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
Reinsurance: (continued)
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Gross reinsurance premiums written increased by $138.3 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 compared with the same period in the prior year.
The Company's accident and health, financial, multi-line, property and workers'
compensation programs all contributed to this increase. Premiums from fifteen
new programs totalled $121.5 million with the largest contributors being
property, marine and aviation programs with $66.7 million, $17.2 million and
$13.8 million in new premiums respectively. Premiums from renewed programs
increased by $148.4 million, although $27.4 million of this increase was due to
timing differences on programs that were renewed in the first nine months of
1999 but were not contracted and recorded until the fourth quarter of 1998.
These timing differences are expected to reverse during the remainder of the
year. The Company declined to renew several accident and health, auto, aviation,
property and marine programs as they did not meet the Company's return
requirements, resulting in a decrease in premiums written of $124.7 million
compared to the same period in the prior year. Premiums from the UPS shipper's
risk program decreased by $2.0 million to $273.5 million compared to $275.5
million in the same period last year. Shipper's risk reinsurance historically
has been OPL's largest source of revenue. On August 9, 1999, a judge of the
United States Tax Court issued an opinion in United Parcel Service of America,
---------------------------------
Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. OPL is not a party to the case and is
- -----------------------------------------
not directly affected by this decision. However, the opinion concerns the
taxation of premiums paid by shippers for insurance covering risks of loss or
damage to packages carried by UPS (shipper's risk insurance) and that shipper's
risk insurance is reinsured by OPL. On August 31, 1999 the Company was notified
by the primary insurer that UPS intends to provide shipper's risk reinsurance
for its customers through a UPS subsidiary effective October 1, 1999. This means
that OPL will not provide shipper's risk reinsurance in the future. These
premiums accounted for underwriting income of $175.9 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 and $179.5 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998.
Reinsurance premiums earned increased by $136.7 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 as a result of the growth in the volume of business
written in the second half of 1998 and the first nine months of 1999.
The combined ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased to
81.4% from 65.1% for the corresponding period in 1998. Net underwriting income
for the quarter decreased by $62.9 million compared to the same period last
year. These changes are due to several factors, including:
. the Company suffered adverse development in the third quarter on
programs in each of the marine, workers' compensation and accident and
health lines of business. This accounted for approximately $40 million
of the decrease.
. a change in the mix of the Company's business. Specifically, the new
programs have lower margins than the traditional shippers risk
business, which accounted for 40.5% of premiums earned for the quarter
compared to 51.1% during the same period in 1998.
. lower margins across most lines of business as a result of continued
competitive pressures on premium rates and aggregate attachment points.
Net investment income increased by $83.3 million from $17.0 million to $100.3
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 as compared to the same
period in 1998. Concerns of inflation on the horizon have gripped U.S. equity
and bond markets in 1999. With rising interest rates and strong corporate
earnings, 1999 has been a fluctuating year for our S&P 500 based equity
portfolio, which closely tracks the index. The S&P 500 equity portfolio was up
5.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 compared to 5.0% for the same
period in 1998. Emerging markets are recovering from last year's crisis despite
political instability and natural disasters in 1999. Our emerging markets equity
portfolio returned 28.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 compared
to a 30.4% loss for the same period in 1998. Our global bond portfolio has been
dominated by the steady depreciation of the euro in the first quarter, and
strengthening fundamentals in Europe, offset by higher interest rates in the
U.S. Our global bond portfolio lost 6.6% for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 compared to 13.0% for the same period in 1998. Our fixed income mutual
fund, which is a combination of U.S. fixed income strategies, benefited from
investments in floating rate loans which act as an inflationary hedge.
The fund returned 2.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.
<PAGE>
Real Estate and Leasing:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands) 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C>
REVENUE:
Leasing $ 16,171 $ 30,208
Hotel 74,694 69,656
Office buildings 111,173 94,111
Gain on sale of fixed asset -- 11,794
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202,038 205,769
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXPENSES:
Operating expenses 108,777 100,285
Interest expense 53,880 48,788
Depreciation 26,884 26,235
Minority interest in earnings 1,958 1,867
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
191,499 177,175
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income 10,539 28,594
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investment income:
Real estate investment trust certificates (4,217) (8,981)
Other 13,290 9,577
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Investment income 9,073 596
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Real estate and leasing income $ 19,612 $ 29,190
==========================================================================================
</TABLE>
Leasing revenue has decreased from $30.2 million for the same period in 1998 to
$16.2 million in 1999 due to the sale of five Boeing 757 aircraft to United
Parcel Service Co. in July 1998, as well as a $1.6 million decrease in variable
toll revenue on the data processing facility lease. Hotel revenue increased $5.0
million due to an increase in room rates over the same period in 1998. Office
building revenue increased by 18.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999
from $94.1 million for the same period in 1998. This increase of $17.1 million
was primarily due to the July 1998 purchase of Madison Plaza, a 45-story Class A
office building located in Chicago's Central Business District.
Operating expenses have increased by $8.5 million due to the purchase of Madison
Plaza and an increase in operating costs at the hotel. Interest expense
increased by $5.1 million from the same period in 1998 due to the purchase of
Madison Plaza. Interest expense continues to include the expense associated with
the Series A bonds that were used to finance the original acquisition of the
aircraft. The proceeds from the sale of the aircraft were invested in zero
coupon U.S. treasury notes and corporate bonds to provide collateral for the
future interest obligations.
Net operating income from our office buildings and related management services
increased by $1.1 million to $10.5 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1999, while the net operating income from our hotel also increased by $1.6
million compared to the same period in the prior year. These increases were
offset by the 1998 gain on sale of the 757s, the loss of income from the
aircraft and a restructuring of the toll rates on the Ramapo Ridge Facility,
resulting in an overall decrease in operating income of $18.1 million over 1998.
Other investment income increased due to amortization on the zero coupon U.S.
treasury notes and corporate bonds held as substitute collateral for the
interest obligation on the Series A bonds.
Net Income:
- -----------
Net income increased by $12.6 million over the same period in 1998, primarily
due to the comparative performance of the investment markets offset by a decline
in underwriting income and the sale of our 757 aircraft in 1999 that yielded an
$11.8 million gain on sale in that year. Net income from shipper's risk for the
nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 was $175.9 million and $179.5
million, respectively. Net income per share was $1.84, a $0.10 per share
increase over the same period in 1998 as result of the aforementioned factors.
<PAGE>
Liquidity and Capital Resources
- -------------------------------
OPL's cash and cash equivalents increased by $345.8 million during the nine
months ended September 30, 1999. Operating activities generated $534.5 million,
investing activities generated $3.0 million and financing activities used $191.6
million. Reinsurance and real estate operations both provided inflows of $229.8
million and $31.8 million, respectively for the nine months ended September 30,
1999. The Company received $30.7 million of interest and dividends, purchased
$717.3 million of traded investments and sold $955.1 million of investments in
its trading portfolio. Shareowners purchased $114.5 million of shares from OPL's
treasury stock during the nine months while the Company purchased $142.3 million
of shares from its shareowners. On August 27, 1999, the Company paid a dividend
of $1.20 per share resulting in a cash outflow of $152.9 million.
On July 21, 1999, OPL suspended the sale of its stock under the UPS stock
purchase plans (the Plans). This action was taken following the announcement by
United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS) of its intended merger into a
subsidiary, United Parcel Service, Inc. (New UPS) and the initial public
offering of New UPS shares. UPS suspended the sale of its shares under the Plans
immediately following its announcement. Prior to the suspension, units of UPS
and OPL shares had been sold to UPS employees under the Plans.
In addition, OPL has elected to defer the 2000 repurchase of its shares, as
previously reported in a report on Form 8-K filed October 12, 1999. The
decrease in cash inflow resulting from the suspension of sales under the Plans
is expected to be offset by the deferral of repurchases in 2000. OPL is
currently re-evaluating its future plans with respect to eligibility of
shareowners to purchase additional shares of Common Stock, as well as its
capital requirements for the future, which may impact the Company's ability to
buy back shares from its shareowners in the future.
OPL believes that its investments and cash flow from operations are adequate
sources of capital and liquidity for the payment of claims, operating expenses
and dividends and for its share repurchases. OPL further believes that its
strong capital position will permit continued expansion of its reinsurance
business, should appropriate opportunities arise. In the event OPL decides to
purchase additional capital assets, it may, as demonstrated by its existing
portfolio of assets, finance such purchases from internally generated funds or
from outside borrowing which OPL believes would be readily available to it.
OPL's investment policies are designed to achieve enhanced returns to
shareowners, measured over conventional medium- to long-term market cycle
periods. OPL's fixed income portfolio comprises highly liquid debt securities of
governments, supranationals, government agencies, financial institutions and
utilities. OPL's U.S. and emerging markets equity portfolios are comprised of
stocks drawn mainly from within the S&P 500 Index and the IFC Index.
Because the liquidity of OPL's investments permits OPL to respond quickly to
changing market conditions, OPL's investments are not significantly affected by
inflation. Inflation, including damage awards and costs, can substantially
increase the ultimate cost of claims 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. OPL will, on
the other hand, earn income on the funds retained for a period of time until
eventual payment of a claim.
<PAGE>
Impact of the Year 2000 Issue
- -----------------------------
The Year 2000 issue is the result of the inability of computers, software and
other equipment utilizing microprocessors to recognize and properly process data
fields using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year.
Time-sensitive systems and software may recognize a date using "00" as the year
1900 rather than the year 2000.
OPL formed a Year 2000 Committee in May 1998 to evaluate the potential effects
of this issue and to ensure that the Company is Year 2000 ready. The Committee
is led by a senior member of management and comprises representatives from each
of the Company's locations and functional areas. The Committee developed a
formal, written plan, which outlines the required action steps to be completed
in order for the Company to be Year 2000 ready. The Company had completed all of
the action steps by the end of the third quarter 1999.
The Company does not believe that it has significant exposure to non-compliant
internal information technology systems or assets. The Company has minimal
exposure to legacy systems and most hardware and software has either been
purchased or upgraded to Year 2000 Compliant technology within the last two
years.
The Company's real estate properties and office premises include systems that
rely on date sensitive computer programs or embedded chip microprocessors. These
systems include controlled access to the premises, elevators and escalators,
fire detection and safety systems and telecommunication systems. The Company's
worst case scenario is widespread disruption in building operations should
programmed systems not correctly recognize the Year 2000. In addition to the
potential for lost productivity, any failure of such systems could result in
additional claims against the Company from its tenants and other third parties.
The Company has received assurances of Year 2000 compliance from all key
equipment manufacturers and service provider.
The Company has significant business relationships with investment managers,
banks, custodians, reinsurance companies, reinsurance intermediaries and utility
companies that provide services and financial reports that are critical to the
Company's operations. Enquiries have been made, and assurances received, of the
Company's significant business partners to determine their state of readiness
for the Year 2000. Despite these satisfactory responses, there is no guarantee
that such business partners will not suffer a year 2000 business disruption.
Such failures could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial
condition and results of operations.
The Company's investment portfolio also has exposure to the impact of Year 2000
failures. OPL's fixed income portfolio comprises highly liquid debt securities
of governments, government agencies, financial institutions and utilities. OPL's
U.S. and emerging markets equity portfolios are comprised of stocks drawn mainly
from within the S&P 500 Index and the IFC Index. A global economic crisis could
have a material impact on the Company's investment earnings, however, the
likelihood or magnitude of such an event cannot be determined at this point.
Reinsurance contracts that commenced in 1999 may expose the Company to increases
in the frequency and severity of claims as a direct result of Year 2000 failures
relating to the insured. Unfavorable outcomes to these claims, particularly for
property, aviation and marine exposures, could have a material impact on the
Company's financial condition and operations. It is not possible at this time to
determine how the Year 2000 issue will impact future claim experience. The
Company will continue to exercise underwriting discretion and explore
opportunities that may help to reduce this exposure, including the use of policy
exclusions, where possible.
The Company has tested and developed contingency plans for each of its mission
critical systems and functions. For the most part such contingency plans require
collation of hard copy audit trail or frequent reviews prior to the Year 2000 in
order to minimize loss of historical information. In the event that there are
computer hardware or software problems that are not revealed until the Year
2000, the Company will implement manual procedures and processes in place of the
disrupted automated processes. However, the Company realizes that any reasonable
contingency plan cannot accurately account for all possible scenarios, which may
arise as a result of Year 2000 related computer problems.
The Company retained an independent legal firm to assess the risks of liability
associated with the Company's Year 2000 plan. The legal firm continues to
monitor the Company's progress with respect to the plan.
<PAGE>
Impact of the Year 2000 Issue (continued)
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Any costs incurred by the Company's business partners in connection with their
Year 2000 efforts will be borne by those business partners. The costs incurred
in preparing OPL's internal systems and equipment for Year 2000 Compliance were
less than $1,000,000.
Safe Harbour Disclosure
- -----------------------
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbour"
for forward-looking statements. This Securities and Exchange Commission filing
contains forward looking statements made by management that reflect the views
and beliefs of the Company with respect to future events and financial
performance. The words "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "believe",
"seek", "estimate" and other similar expressions are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements; however, this Form 10Q also contains other
forward-looking statements in addition to historical information. The Company
cautions that there are various important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking
statements; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such indicated results
will be realized. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are:
(i) uncertainties relating to government and regulatory policies (such as
subjecting the Company to insurance regulation or taxation in additional
jurisdictions), (ii) the occurrence of catastrophic events with a frequency or
severity exceeding the Company's estimates, (iii) the legal environment, (iv)
the uncertainties of the reserving process, (v) loss of the services of any of
the Company's executive officers (vi) losses due to foreign currency exchange
rate fluctuations, (vii) ability to collect reinsurance recoverables, (viii)
pricing pressure resulting from the competitive environment in which the Company
operates, (ix) the impact of mergers and acquisitions, (x) the impact of Year
2000 related issues, (xi) developments in global financial markets which could
affect the Company's investment portfolio, (xii) risks associated with the
introduction of lines of business, and (xiii) the resolution of any proposed or
future tax assessments by the IRS against the Company. By making these
forward-looking statements, the Company does not undertake to update them in any
manner except as may be required by the Company's disclosure obligations in
filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Federal
securities laws.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
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There has been no material change in the Company's market risks in 1999.
<PAGE>
OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART II, OTHER INFORMATION
--------------------------
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
----------------------------------------------------
The Annual General Meeting of Shareowners of Overseas Partners Ltd. (OPL) was
held on October 20, 1999 at its corporate office in Hamilton, Bermuda. The
notice of the Annual General Meeting and Proxy Statement were mailed to
shareowners of record as of August 31, 1999 on or about September 10, 1999.
At the Annual Meeting, each of the directors nominated by the Board for
re-election, Messrs. Clanin, Davis, Pyne, Rance, Reitman and Scott were elected
to one (1) year terms by the shareowners.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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TOTAL
SHARES VOTED SHARES VOTED SHARES SHARES
FOR AGAINST ABSTAINED VOTED
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Robert J. Clanin 117,283,142 11,989 1,396,159 118,691,290
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D. Scott Davis 117,646,401 0 1,044,889 118,691,290
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Joseph M. Pyne 117,383,501 2,190 1,305,599 118,691,290
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cyril E. Rance 117,588,961 0 1,102,329 118,691,290
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edwin H. Reitman 117,179,776 3,285 1,508,229 118,691,290
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Walter A. Scott 117,567,026 1,095 1,123,169 118,691,290
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</TABLE>
The amendment to Bye-law 40 pertaining to the purchase price to be paid by the
Company for its common shares was approved by the affirmative vote of
117,089,597 for, 791,648 against, and 810,045 abstaining. The amendment changed
the price paid by the Company from net book value per share to the fair value
per share as determined by the Board of Directors in good faith from time to
time using criteria as deemed appropriate in the circumstances. The Board will
determine an appropriate fair value at the next OPL Board Meeting to be held in
late November 1999.
The appointment of Deloitte & Touche, Chartered Accountants, as auditors of the
Company was approved by a vote of 117,052,831 for, 1,226,290 against and 412,169
abstaining.
<PAGE>
OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
---------------------------------------
PART II, OTHER INFORMATION
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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: The Company filed reports on Form 8-K on September 2,
-------------------
1999 reporting that shipper's risk premiums will be eliminated effective
October 1, 1999, and on October 12, 1999 announcing the deferral of the
Share Repurchase Program for January 2000.
<PAGE>
SIGNATURES
----------
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: November 15, 1999 OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD.
Signed in Hamilton, Bermuda
By: /s/ D. Scott Davis
----------------------------
D. Scott Davis
Chief Executive Officer
and President
By: /s/ Mark R. Bridges
----------------------------
Mark R. Bridges
Vice President and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
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<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 7
<LEGEND>
OVERSEAS PARTNERS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE(*)
(*) THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM OPL'S
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND THE STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<S> <C>
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1999
<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-1999
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<DEBT-CARRYING-VALUE> 248,080
<DEBT-MARKET-VALUE> 268,109
<EQUITIES> 1,487,054
<MORTGAGE> 0
<REAL-ESTATE> 0
<TOTAL-INVEST> 2,259,094
<CASH> 516,665
<RECOVER-REINSURE> 0
<DEFERRED-ACQUISITION> 110,379
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 4,848,301
<POLICY-LOSSES> 726,123
<UNEARNED-PREMIUMS> 503,441
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<POLICY-HOLDER-FUNDS> 0
<NOTES-PAYABLE> 868,625
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0
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835,786
<INVESTMENT-INCOME> 168,848
<INVESTMENT-GAINS> 92,976
<OTHER-INCOME> 202,038
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<INCOME-PRETAX> 238,300
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<INCOME-CONTINUING> 231,765
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<FN>
<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
BE REPORTED FOR INTERIM FILINGS.
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