FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-1004
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1995
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 1-6154
ASSOCIATES CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 74-1494554
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
250 East Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062-2729
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
214-541-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(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 (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes..X.. No.....
As of March 31, 1995, the registrant had 260 shares of Common Stock and
1,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding, all of which
were owned directly or indirectly by Associates First Capital Corporation.
The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H.(1)(a)
and (b) to Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form 10-Q with the reduced
disclosure format.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
ASSOCIATES CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(In Millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31
1995 1994
REVENUE
Finance charges $1,121.2 $ 892.1
Insurance premiums 81.9 63.0
Investment and other income 60.1 59.4
1,263.2 1,014.5
EXPENSES
Interest expense 462.5 333.4
Operating expenses 333.5 290.5
Provision for losses on finance receivables 171.3 126.7
Insurance benefits paid or provided 36.3 39.2
1,003.6 789.8
EARNINGS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 259.6 224.7
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 93.6 84.2
NET EARNINGS $ 166.0 $ 140.5
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ASSOCIATES CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In Millions)
March 31 December 31
1995 1994
ASSETS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 225.7 $ 361.1
INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES
- NOTE 3 788.5 609.5
FINANCE RECEIVABLES, net of unearned finance
income - NOTE 4
Consumer Finance 22,072.2 21,159.8
Commercial Finance 10,174.1 9,815.9
Total net finance receivables 32,246.3 30,975.7
ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES ON FINANCE RECEIVABLES (974.7) (932.4)
OTHER ASSETS 1,294.7 1,218.9
Total assets $33,580.5 $32,232.8
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
NOTES PAYABLE, unsecured short-term
Commercial Paper $12,121.7 $11,640.5
Bank Loans 571.4
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUALS 880.8 726.0
INSURANCE POLICY AND CLAIMS RESERVES 566.8 545.6
LONG-TERM DEBT, unsecured
Senior Notes 15,908.4 14,821.4
Subordinated and Capital Notes 141.8 141.8
16,050.2 14,963.2
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Class B Common Stock, $100 par value,
2,000,000 shares authorized, 1,000,000
shares issued and outstanding 100.0 100.0
Common Stock, no par value, 5,000 shares
authorized, 260 shares issued and
outstanding, at stated value 47.0 47.0
Paid-in Capital 1,330.6 1,330.6
Retained Earnings 2,492.1 2,326.1
Unrealized Loss on Available-for-Sale
Securities - NOTE 3 (8.7) (17.6)
Total stockholders' equity 3,961.0 3,786.1
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $33,580.5 $32,232.8
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ASSOCIATES CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In Millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31
1995 1994
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings $ 166.0 $ 140.5
Adjustments to net earnings for noncash items:
Provision for losses on finance receivables 171.3 126.7
Increase in accounts payable and accruals 156.5 166.8
Depreciation and amortization 36.3 36.0
Increase in insurance policy and claims
reserves 21.2 32.9
Deferred income taxes (2.5) (18.4)
Unrealized gain on trading securities (3.0) (3.6)
Purchases of trading securities (4.0) (9.1)
Sales of trading securities 5.3 7.9
Other (3.0)
Net cash provided from operating activities 547.1 476.7
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Finance receivables originated or purchased (7,685.2) (6,075.5)
Finance receivables liquidated 6,377.2 5,159.0
Acquisition of other finance business, net (116.1)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (198.2) (90.1)
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale
securities 34.7 174.3
Decrease in real estate loans held for sale 10.6 14.4
Increase in other assets (102.3) (62.8)
Net cash used for investing activities (1,679.3) (880.7)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of long-term debt 1,474.7 798.3
(Decrease) increase in notes payable (90.2) 236.8
Retirement of long-term debt (387.7) (538.9)
Net cash provided from financing activities 996.8 496.2
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (135.4) 92.2
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 361.1 261.6
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 225.7 $ 353.8
CASH PAID FOR:
Interest $ 425.7 $ 317.5
Income taxes $ 1.6 $ 19.8
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ASSOCIATES CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY
Associates Corporation of North America ("Associates" or the "Company"), a
Delaware corporation, is a wholly-owned subsidiary and principal operating
unit of Associates First Capital Corporation ("First Capital"), which in turn
is an indirect subsidiary of Ford Motor Company ("Ford"). All the outstanding
Common Stock of Associates is owned by First Capital. All shares of Class B
Common Stock are owned by Associates World Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of First Capital. Class B Common Stock is redeemable only at the
option of the issuer.
NOTE 2 - BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements consolidate Associates and
its subsidiaries. In the opinion of the management of Associates, all
adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations and
financial position have been made and are of a normal recurring nature. The
results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative
of the results of operations for a full year. Certain prior period financial
statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period
presentation.
NOTE 3 - INVESTMENTS IN DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES
DEBT SECURITIES
The Company invests in debt securities, principally bonds and notes, with the
intention of holding them to maturity. However, if market conditions change,
the Company may sell these securities prior to maturity. Accordingly, the
Company classifies its investments in debt securities as available-for-sale
securities and adjusts its recorded value to market. The estimated market
value at March 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994 was $744.9 million and $567.6
million, respectively. Amortized cost at March 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994
was $758.8 million and $594.7 million, respectively. Realized gains or losses
on sales are included in investment and other income. Unrealized gains or
losses are reported as a component of stockholders' equity, net of tax.
EQUITY SECURITIES
Equity security investments, principally common stock held by the Company's
insurance subsidiaries, are recorded at market value. The Company classifies
its investments in equity securities as trading securities. The estimated
market value at March 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994 was $43.6 million and
$41.9 million, respectively. Historical cost at March 31, 1995 and December
31, 1994 was $39.1 million and $38.9 million, respectively. Realized and
unrealized gains or losses on sales are included in revenue as incurred.
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NOTE 4 - FINANCE RECEIVABLES
At March 31, 1995 and December 31, 1994, net finance receivables consisted of
the following (in millions):
March 31 December 31
1995 1994
Consumer Finance
Residential real estate-secured receivables $12,042.1 $11,455.2
Direct installment and credit card
receivables 6,653.3 6,485.4
Manufactured housing and other installment
receivables 3,376.8 3,219.2
22,072.2 21,159.8
Commercial Finance
Heavy-duty truck receivables 4,602.1 4,524.1
Other industrial equipment receivables 5,572.0 5,291.8
10,174.1 9,815.9
Net finance receivables $32,246.3 $30,975.7
On January 1, 1995, Associates acquired $116 million of net real estate-
secured receivables and certain other assets from Ford Motor Credit Company,
an affiliate. The transaction was recorded at historical cost, which
approximated market.
NOTE 5 - DEBT RESTRICTIONS
Associates is subject to various limitations under the provisions of its
outstanding debt and revolving credit agreements. The most significant of
these limitations are summarized as follows:
LIMITATION ON PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS
A restriction contained in one series of debt securities maturing August 1,
1996, generally limits payments of cash dividends on the Company's Common
Stock in any year to not more than 50% of consolidated net earnings for such
year, subject to certain exceptions, plus increases in contributed capital and
extraordinary gains. Any such amounts available for the payment of dividends
in such fiscal year and not so paid, may be paid in any one or more of the
five subsequent fiscal years. In accordance with this provision, at March 31,
1995, $536.6 million was available for dividends.
LIMITATION ON MINIMUM TANGIBLE NET WORTH
A restriction contained in certain revolving credit agreements requires
Associates to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, as defined, of $1.5
billion. At March 31, 1995, Associates tangible net worth was approximately
$3.6 billion.
NOTE 6 - RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The ratio of earnings to fixed charges of Associates for the three months
ended March 31, 1995 and 1994 was 1.56 and 1.67, respectively. For purposes
of such computation, the term "Earnings" represents Earnings Before Provision
for Income Taxes, plus fixed charges. The term "Fixed Charges" represents
interest expense and a portion of rentals representative of an implicit
interest factor for such rentals.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three months ended March 31, 1995 compared with the three months
ended March 31, 1994:
REVENUE - Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 1995
increased $248.7 million (25%), compared to the three months ended March 31,
1994. The components of the increase were as follows:
Finance charges increased $229.1 million (26%), primarily caused by an
increase in average net finance receivables outstanding, and to a lesser
extent, an increase in average revenue rates. Average net finance receivables
outstanding were $31.6 billion and $26.5 billion for the three months ended
March 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, a 19% increase. Total net finance
receivables increased by approximately $5.3 billion (19%) from March 31, 1994
to March 31, 1995. Of the total growth, 33% was in the residential real
estate-secured portfolio, 24% was in the direct installment and credit card
portfolios, 13% was in the manufactured housing and other portfolios, 20% was
in the industrial equipment portfolio and 10% was in the heavy-duty truck
portfolio. The growth was primarily generated from internal sources, but
included the acquisitions of net finance receivables of Amoco Oil Company
($396 million) in September 1994 and First Collateral Services, Inc. ($61
million) in December 1994. The annualized average revenue rates on aggregate
net receivables were 14.2% and 13.5% for the three months ended March 31, 1995
and 1994, respectively.
Insurance premiums increased $18.9 million (30%), as a result of increased
sales of insurance products, primarily in the credit life, credit accident and
health, and casualty insurance products.
Investment and other income was substantially unchanged from the prior
year period.
EXPENSES - Total expenses for the three months ended March 31, 1995
increased $213.8 million (27%), compared with the three months ended March 31,
1994. The components of the increase were as follows:
Interest expense increased $129.1 million (39%). This change was caused
by an increase in average outstanding debt, attributable to higher net finance
receivables outstanding and an increase in average interest rates on total
debt. The annualized average interest rates on total debt, including
amortization of discount and issuance expense, were 6.68% and 5.65% for the
three months ended March 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. As a result, the
annualized net interest margin was 8.35% for the three months ended March 31,
1995 compared with 8.43% for the three months ended March 31, 1994.
Operating expenses increased $43.0 million (15%), primarily as a result
of increased salaries, employment benefits and other operating expenses
generally related to increased volumes of business, including acquisitions.
The provision for loan losses increased $44.6 million (35%), primarily due
to increased losses resulting from an increase in net finance receivables.
Annualized net credit losses, measured as a percent of average net finance
receivables, were 1.65% at March 31, 1995, compared to 1.52% for the prior
year. The allowance for losses increased $42.3 million (5%) to $974.7 million
at March 31, 1995 from $932.4 million at December 31, 1994. The increase
primarily relates to growth in net finance receivables. The allowance for
losses, measured as a percent of net finance receivables, was 3.02% at March
31, 1995 as compared to 3.01% at December 31, 1994. The Company maintains an
allowance for losses on finance receivables at an amount which it believes is
sufficient to provide adequate protection against future losses in the
portfolios. The allowance is determined principally on the basis of
historical loss experience, and reflects management's judgment of additional
loss potential considering future economic conditions and the nature and
characteristics of the finance receivables.
Insurance benefits paid or provided decreased $2.9 million (7%) during the
three months ended March 31, 1995, primarily due to an overall decrease in
claims activity.
EARNINGS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - As a result of the
aforementioned changes, earnings before provision for income taxes increased
$34.9 million (16%) during the three months ended March 31, 1995.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - The provision for income taxes represented
36.1% and 37.5% of earnings before provision for income taxes for the three
months ended March 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The percentage decrease
was primarily due to a decrease in the Company's state income tax provision
as a result of changes in its tax sharing agreement with Ford.
NET EARNINGS - As a result of the aforementioned changes, net earnings
increased $25.5 million (18%) during the three months ended March 31, 1995.
LIQUIDITY/CAPITAL RESOURCES
Associates endeavors to maximize its liquidity by diversifying its sources
of funds, which include: (i) its operations; (ii) the issuance of commercial
paper; (iii) the issuance of unsecured intermediate-term debt in the public
and private markets; (iv) borrowings available from short-term and revolving
credit facilities with commercial banks; and (v) receivables purchase
facilities.
Issuance of Short- and Intermediate-Term Debt
Commercial paper, with maturities ranging from 1 to 270 days, is the
primary source of short-term debt. The average commercial paper interest rate
incurred during the three months ended March 31, 1995 was 5.88%.
Associates issues intermediate-term debt publicly and privately in the
domestic and foreign markets. During the three months ended March 31, 1995,
Associates raised $1.5 billion through public and private offerings at a
weighted average effective interest rate and a weighted average term of 7.79%
and 5.6 years, respectively. At March 31, 1995, Associates short-term debt,
as defined, as a percent of total debt was 53%. Short-term debt, for purposes
of this computation, includes the current portion of long-term debt but
excludes short-term investments.
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Credit Facilities and Related Borrowings
Associates policy is to maintain bank credit facilities in support of its
net short-term borrowings consistent with market conditions. Bank credit
facilities provide a means of refinancing maturing commercial paper
obligations as needed. Bank lines and revolvers may be withdrawn only under
certain standard conditions.
At March 31, 1995, Associates had contractually committed lines of credit
at 123 banks aggregating $4.0 billion, with various maturities through March
31, 1996, none of which was utilized at March 31, 1995. Also at March 31,
1995, Associates had agreements with 98 banks extending revolving credit
facilities of $4.2 billion, with maturity dates ranging from April 1, 1995
through January 1, 2000, and $1.0 billion of receivables purchase facilities,
$500.0 million of which is available through April 30, 1995 and $500.0 million
of which is available through April 15, 1997; none of these facilities was
utilized as of March 31, 1995. The aggregate credit facilities as of March
31, 1995 were $9.2 billion with 145 banks. Associates pays fees or maintains
compensating balances or utilizes a combination of both to maintain the
availability of its bank credit facilities. Fees are .05% to .25% of 1% per
annum of the amount of the facilities. At March 31, 1995, short-term bank
lines, revolving credit and receivables purchase facilities with banks
represented 76% of net short-term borrowings outstanding.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued SFAS No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets
to Be Disposed Of", effective in 1995. The adoption of this standard is not
expected to be significant to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None to report
In accordance with General Instruction H.(2)(b), the following items have been
omitted: Item 2, Changes in Securities; Item 3, Defaults Upon Senior
Securities; and Item 4, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
(12) Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
(27) Financial Data Schedule.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
During the first quarter ended March 31, 1995, Associates filed
Current Reports on Form 8-K dated January 16, 1995, February 10,
1995, March 13, 1995 and March 22, 1995, related to issuances
of debt securities pursuant to Rule 415.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
May 12, 1995
ASSOCIATES CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
(registrant)
By/s/ Roy A. Guthrie
Senior Vice President and Comptroller
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EXHIBIT 12
ASSOCIATES CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollar Amounts in Millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31
1995 1994
Fixed Charges (a)
Interest expense $462.5 $333.4
Implicit interest in rent 3.1 2.7
Total fixed charges $465.6 $336.1
Earnings (b)
Earnings before provision for income
taxes $259.6 $224.7
Fixed charges 465.6 336.1
Earnings, as defined $725.2 $560.8
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 1.56 1.67
(a) For purposes of such computation, the term "Fixed Charges" represents
interest expense and a portion of rentals representative of an implicit
interest factor for such rentals. The prior year implicit interest amount
has been restated to conform to current calculation methodology.
(b) For purposes of such computation, the term "Earnings" represents earnings
before provision for income taxes, plus fixed charges.
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<LEGEND> 0 MEANS NOT APPLICABLE OR NOT SEPARATELY DISCLOSED.
This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from the Company's unaudited consolidated
financial statements as of March 31, 1995 and the three
months then ended and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such consolidated financial statements.
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