SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[x] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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 No. 0-15341
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DONEGAL GROUP INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 23-2424711
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1195 RIVER ROAD, P.O. BOX 302, MARIETTA, PA 17547-0302
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(717) 426-1931
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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Indicate by check mark whether 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. .
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a
court. Yes . No .
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 8,392,279 shares of Common
Stock, $1.00 par value, outstanding on November 10, 1999.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
DONEGAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
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<CAPTION>
ASSETS SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
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Investments (Unaudited)
Fixed maturities
Held to maturity, at amortized cost $125,111,853 $127,183,788
Available for sale, at market value 94,785,484 90,525,855
Equity securities, available for sale at market 8,333,115 6,763,943
Short-term investments, at cost, which
approximates market 11,559,414 30,521,887
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Total Investments 239,789,866 254,995,473
Cash 2,324,706 8,227,042
Accrued investment income 3,053,761 3,164,599
Premiums receivable 19,511,481 19,824,894
Reinsurance receivable 52,536,049 48,339,223
Deferred policy acquisition costs 11,586,691 11,334,301
Federal income tax receivable 2,290,970 227,841
Deferred federal income taxes 5,258,575 3,536,692
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 33,376,756 27,203,111
Property and equipment, net 6,166,332 5,920,420
Accounts receivable - securities -- 329,299
Other 749,266 2,128,611
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Total Assets $376,644,453 $385,231,506
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Losses and loss expenses $147,748,276 $141,409,008
Unearned premiums 101,397,903 94,722,785
Accrued expenses 6,437,589 4,821,594
Drafts payable 862,716 1,394,373
Reinsurance balances payable 1,321,326 1,785,914
Cash dividend declared to stockholders -- 708,513
Line of credit 15,000,000 37,500,000
Accounts payable - securities 1,096,813 503,840
Other 563,571 884,392
Due to affiliate - Other 3,157,279 870,083
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Total Liabilities 277,585,473 284,600,502
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, authorized
1,000,000 shares; none issued
Common stock, $1.00 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares,
issued 8,484,854 and 8,325,221 shares and outstanding
8,362,566 and 8,202,933 shares 8,484,854 8,325,221
Additional paid-in capital 42,953,834 41,271,322
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1,625,623) 1,315,425
Retained earnings 50,137,671 50,610,792
Treasury stock (891,756) (891,756)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 99,058,980 100,631,004
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Total Liabilities and
Stockholders' Equity $376,644,453 $385,231,506
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DONEGAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND 1998
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<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998
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REVENUES:
Premiums earned $53,173,772 $42,214,525
Premiums ceded 17,218,216 14,149,761
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Net premiums earned 35,955,556 28,064,764
Investment income, net of investment
expenses 3,238,862 2,825,718
Realized gains (losses) (82,852) 147,659
Lease income 209,777 188,888
Service fees 480,891 427,707
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Total Revenues 39,802,234 31,654,736
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EXPENSES:
Losses and loss expenses 39,853,059 32,826,321
Reinsurance recoveries 13,403,097 12,391,787
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Net losses and loss expenses 26,449,962 20,434,534
Amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs 5,020,000 4,835,000
Other underwriting expenses 11,584,127 5,693,443
Policy dividends 325,842 478,736
Interest 279,658 210,749
Other expenses 352,535 417,335
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Total Expenses 44,012,124 32,069,797
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Loss before income taxes (4,209,890) (415,061)
Income tax benefit (1,767,010) (459,475)
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Net income (loss) $(2,442,880) $ 44,414
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Earnings (loss) per common share
Basic $(.29) $.01
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Diluted $(.29) $.01
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
1999 1998
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Net Income (loss) $ (2,442,880) $ 44,414
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding loss arising
during the period (776,043) (109,774)
Less: Reclassification adjustment for
(gains) losses included in
net income 54,682 ( 97,455)
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Other comprehensive loss (721,361) (207,229)
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Comprehensive income (loss) $ (3,164,241) $ 162,815
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DONEGAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND 1998
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<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998
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REVENUES:
Premiums earned $157,663,660 $123,953,613
Premiums ceded 49,784,318 41,106,048
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Net premiums earned 107,879,342 82,847,565
Investment income, net of investment
expenses 9,763,940 8,439,124
Realized gains (losses) (67,437) 494,894
Lease income 612,138 560,072
Service charge income 1,512,228 1,232,251
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Total Revenues 119,700,211 93,573,906
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EXPENSES:
Losses and loss expenses 112,959,768 86,186,915
Reinsurance recoveries 37,895,855 30,725,338
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Net losses and loss expenses 75,063,913 55,461,577
Amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs 18,376,000 14,560,000
Other underwriting expenses 23,105,011 13,840,760
Policy dividends 955,854 1,298,860
Interest 974,089 594,364
Other expenses 1,213,493 1,240,927
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Total Expenses 119,688,360 86,996,488
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Income before income taxes 11,851 6,577,418
Income tax expense (benefit) (997,372) 1,323,459
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Net income $ 1,009,223 $ 5,253,959
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Earnings per common share
Basic $.12 $.64
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Diluted $.12 $.63
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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
1999 1998
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Net Income $ 1,009,223 $ 5,253,959
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising
during the period (2,985,556) 563,544
Less: Reclassification adjustment for
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses
included in net income 44,508 (326,630)
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Other comprehensive income (loss) (2,941,048) 236,914
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Comprehensive income (loss) $(1,931,825) $ 5,490,873
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DONEGAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK ACCUMULATED TOTAL
------------ ADDITIONALLY OTHER COM- STOCK-
PAID-IN PREHENSIVE RETAINED TREASURY HOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL INCOME(LOSS) EARNINGS STOCK EQUITY
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 1998 8,325,221 $8,325,221 $41,271,322 $1,315,425 $50,610,792 $(891,756) $100,631,004
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ISSUANCE OF 1,842,145
COMMON STOCK 159,633 159,633 1,682,512
NET INCOME 1,009,223 1,009,223
CASH DIVIDEND (1,482,344) (1,482,344)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
LOSS (2,941,048) (2,941,048)
BALANCE,
SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 8,484,854 $8,484,854 $42,953,834 $(1,625,623) $50,137,671 $(891,756) $99,058,980
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DONEGAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 3,452,103 $ 5,210,085
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 545,699 217,046
Realized investment gain (15,415) (347,235)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
Losses and loss expenses 2,326,730 4,453,733
Unearned premiums 7,430,128 3,361,271
Premiums receivable (3,146,764) (1,707,456)
Deferred policy acquisition costs (426,936) (661,694)
Deferred federal income taxes (171,058) (16,798)
Reinsurance receivable (1,975,318) (2,475,737)
Prepaid reinsurance premiums (4,548,994) (528,031)
Accrued investment income (400,732) (96,777)
Due from affiliate 1,182,782 (330,314)
Reinsurance balances payable (337,913) (70,693)
Federal income taxes receivable 3,200 (402,605)
Other, net (422,928) (1,282,787)
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Net adjustments 42,481 111,923
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Net cash provided by operating activities 3,494,584 5,322,008
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of fixed maturities
Held to maturity (8,727,038) (9,004,828)
Available for sale (13,639,230) (14,234,581)
Purchase of equity securities, available for sale (7,162,651) (11,878,128)
Maturity of fixed maturities
Held to maturity 10,150,310 13,307,736
Available for sale 10,154,868 5,248,065
Sale of fixed maturities - available for sale -- 535,765
Sale of equity securities, available for sale 967,504 5,893,013
Purchase of property and equipment (789,563) (365,073)
Net sales of short-term investments 22,697,512 9,049,074
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 13,651,712 (1,448,957)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends paid (1,442,326) (1,277,782)
Issuance of common stock 1,263,673 1,317,532
Line of credit, net (22,500,000) (5,500,000)
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Net cash used in
financing activities (22,678,653) (5,460,250)
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Net decrease in cash (5,532,357) (1,587,199)
Cash at beginning of year 8,227,042 3,413,315
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Cash at end of quarter $ 2,694,685 $ 1,826,116
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Cash paid during period - Interest $ 700,279 $ 58,143
- Income taxes $ 595,380 $ 2,202,337
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DONEGAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(UNAUDITED)
SUMMARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 - ORGANIZATION
Donegal Group Inc. (the "Company") was organized as a regional insurance
holding company by Donegal Mutual Insurance Company (the "Mutual Company") on
August 26, 1986 and operates in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern states through its
wholly-owned stock insurance companies, Atlantic States Insurance Company
("Atlantic States"), Southern Heritage Insurance Company ("Southern Heritage"),
Southern Insurance Company of Virginia ("Southern"), Delaware Atlantic Insurance
Company ("Delaware") and Pioneer Insurance Company ("Pioneer"), ( collectively
"Insurance Subsidiaries"). The Company has three operating segments: the
investment function, the personal lines of insurance and the commercial lines of
insurance. Products offered in the personal lines of insurance consist primarily
of homeowners and private passenger automobile policies. Products offered in the
commercial lines of insurance consist primarily of commercial automobile,
commercial multiple peril and workers' compensation policies. The Insurance
Subsidiaries are subject to regulation by Insurance Departments in those states
in which they operate and undergo periodic examinations by those departments.
The Insurance Subsidiaries are also subject to competition from other insurance
companies in their operating areas. Atlantic States participates in an
inter-company pooling arrangement with the Mutual Company and assumes 65% of the
pooled business. Southern cedes 50% of its business to the Mutual Company and
Delaware cedes 70% of its Workers' Compensation business to the Mutual Company.
At September 30, 1999, the Mutual Company held 60% of the outstanding common
stock of the Company.
2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The financial information for the interim period included herein is
unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments, consisting only
of normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are
necessary to a fair presentation of the financial position, results of
operations and cash flow for the interim period included herein. The results of
operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, are not necessarily
indicative of results of operations to be expected for the twelve months ended
December 31, 1999.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and notes thereto contained in the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998.
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3 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:
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<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE EARNINGS
NET SHARES PER
INCOME OUTSTANDING SHARE
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1999
Basic $(2,442,880) 8,347,396 $(.29)
Effect of stock options -- -- --
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Diluted $(2,442,880) 8,347,396 $(.29)
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1998
Basic $ 44,414 8,145,510 $ .01
Effect of stock options -- 107,982 --
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Diluted $ 44,414 8,253,492 $ .01
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<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE EARNINGS
NET SHARES PER
INCOME OUTSTANDING SHARE
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NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1999
Basic $ 1,009,223 8,292,461 $ .12
Effect of stock options -- -- --
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Diluted $ 1,009,223 8,292,461 $ .12
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1998
Basic $ 5,253,959 8,105,566 $ .64
Effect of stock options -- 148,613 (.01)
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Diluted $ 5,253,959 8,254,179 $ .63
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4 - SEGMENT INFORMATION
The performance of the personal lines and commercial lines based upon
underwriting results as determined under statutory accounting practices (SAP)
which is used by management to measure performance for the total business of the
Company.
Financial data by segment is as follows:
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<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998
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($ in thousands)
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Revenues:
Premiums earned:
Commercial lines $12,069 $10,479
Personal lines 23,886 17,586
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Total net premiums earned 35,955 28,065
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Net investment income 3,239 2,826
Realized investment
gains (losses) (82) 148
Other 690 616
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Total revenues $39,802 $31,655
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Income before income taxes:
Underwriting income (loss)
Commercial lines $ (9) $ (25)
Personal lines (7,326) (3,192)
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SAP underwriting gain
(loss) (7,335) (3,217)
GAAP adjustments (90) (160)
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GAAP underwriting gain
(loss) (7,425) (3,377)
Net investment income 3,239 2,826
Realized investment gains (losses) (82) 148
Other 58 (12)
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Income before income taxes $(4,210) $ (415)
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<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1999 1998
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($ in thousands)
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<S> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Premiums earned:
Commercial lines $ 35,251 $32,529
Personal lines 72,628 50,319
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Total net premiums earned 107,879 82,848
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Net investment income 9,764 8,439
Realized investment
gains (losses) (67) 495
Other 2,124 1,792
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Total revenues $119,700 $93,574
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Income before income taxes:
Underwriting income (loss)
Commercial lines $ (214) $ 3,037
Personal lines (9,495) (6,367)
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SAP underwriting gain
(loss) (9,709) (3,330)
GAAP adjustments 87 1,016
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GAAP underwriting gain
(loss) (9,622) (2,314)
Net investment income 9,764 8,439
Realized investment gains (losses) (67) 495
Other ( 63) (43)
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Income before income taxes $ 12 $ 6,577
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5 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On October 1, 1999 the Company sold all of the outstanding stock of Atlantic
Insurance Services, Inc. ("AIS") for $100,000 which approximated AIS's book
value.
6 - RESTRUCTURING CHARGE
The Company recorded a restructuring charge of $2,200,000 in September, 1999
related to an approved restructuring plan that included costs associated with
severance for the termination of employees, the closing of its Delaware office,
and the removal from service of certain equipment and other expenses related to
the consolidation of certain subsidiary support services into its Marietta,
Pennsylvania office. The Company began implementing the plan in September and
anticipates that the plan will be substantially completed by year end 1999.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Donegal Group Inc. (the "Company") was organized as a regional insurance
holding company by Donegal Mutual Insurance Company (the "Mutual Company") on
August 26, 1986 and operates in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern states through its
wholly-owned stock insurance companies, Atlantic States Insurance Company
("Atlantic States"), Southern Heritage Insurance Company ("Southern Heritage"),
Southern Insurance Company of Virginia ("Southern"), Delaware Atlantic Insurance
Company ("Delaware") and Pioneer Insurance Company ("Pioneer"), (collectively
"Insurance Subsidiaries"). The Company has three operating segments: the
investment function, the personal lines of insurance and the commercial lines of
insurance. Products offered in the personal lines of insurance consist primarily
of homeowners and private passenger automobile policies. Products offered in the
commercial lines of insurance consist primarily of commercial automobile,
commercial multiple peril and workers' compensation policies. The Insurance
Subsidiaries are subject to regulation by Insurance Departments in those states
in which they operate and undergo periodic examinations by those departments.
The Insurance Subsidiaries are also subject to competition from other insurance
companies in their operating areas. Atlantic States participates in an
inter-company pooling arrangement with the Mutual Company and assumes 65% of the
pooled business. Southern cedes 50% of its business to the Mutual Company and
Delaware cedes 70% of its Workers' Compensation business to the Mutual Company.
At September 30, 1999, the Mutual Company held 60% of the outstanding common
stock of the Company.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 1999 were $39,802,234 an
increase of $8,147,498 or 25.7%, over the same period of 1998. An increase in
net premiums earned of $7,890,792 or 28.1%, represented most of this change.
Premium growth escalated as a result of the Company's acquisition of Southern
Heritage in November, 1998. Southern Heritage accounted for $5,760,633, or
20.5%, of the increase in net premiums earned. Investment income for the third
quarter increased $413,144 or 14.6% with Southern Heritage accounting for an
increase of $563,696. The annualized average return on investments was unchanged
from 1998 at 5.4% with the average invested assets increasing from $208.0
million in the third quarter 1998 to $239.0 million in the third quarter 1999,
accounted for the change. Realized investment gains, which resulted from normal
turnover of the Company's investment portfolio, were a loss of $82,852 in the
third quarter 1999 compared to a gain of $147,659 for the same period of 1998.
The GAAP combined ratio of insurance operations in the third quarter of
1999 was 120.6% compared to 112.0% for the same period in 1998. The GAAP
combined ratio is the sum of the ratios of incurred losses and loss adjusting
expenses to premiums earned (loss ratio), policyholders dividends to premiums
earned (dividend ratio), and underwriting expenses to premiums earned (expense
ratio). The Company's loss ratio in the third quarter of 1999 was 73.5% compared
to 72.8% in the third quarter of 1998. Results for the third quarter of 1999
reflect the integration of Southern Heritage and an increase in losses of
approximately $1 million associated with claims resulting from Hurricane Floyd.
The expense ratio for the third quarter 1999 was 46.2% compared to 37.5% for the
third quarter 1998. Expenses for the third quarter 1999 included a restructuring
charge of $2.2 million which resulted from an approved plan that included
streamlining of operations, reengineering of work flows, and team approached to
marketing and underwriting functions to increase sales and reduce expenses. The
restructuring charge included costs associated with the termination of
approximately 10% of the Company's employees, the removal from service of
certain equipment, the closing of the Company's Delaware office and other costs
associated with the consolidation of certain subsidiary support functions into
the Marietta, Pennsylvania home office. Other changes were made to increase
productivity, eliminate duplicate services, reduce employee benefit costs and
improve efficiency and profitability. The Company anticipates annualized expense
savings of $6.1 million in 2000 from these changes. The dividend ratio decreased
to 0.9% for the third quarter of 1999 compared to 1.7% for the same period of
1998 due to higher loss ratios in the workers' compensation line of business and
the addition of Southern Heritage which decrease the percentage that Workers'
Compensation represents of the total premiums earned.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 were $119,700,211 an
increase of $26,126,305 or 27.9%, over the same period of 1998. An increase in
net premiums earned of $25,031,777 or 30.2%, represented most of this change.
Premium growth escalated as a result of the Company's acquisition of Southern
Heritage in November, 1998. Southern Heritage accounted for $19,158,715, or
23.1%, of the increase in net premiums earned. Investment income for the first
nine months increased $1,324,816 or 15.7% with Southern Heritage accounting for
an increase of $1,741,597. The annualized average return on investments
decreased from 1998 at 5.4% to 5.2% for the first nine months of 1999 with the
average invested assets increasing from $208.0 million in 1998 to $247.4 million
1999, accounted for the change. Realized investment gains, which resulted from
normal turnover of the Company's investment portfolio, were a loss of $67,437
for the first nine months of 1999 compared to a gain of $494,894 for the same
period of 1998.
The GAAP combined ratio of insurance operations for the first nine months
of 1999 was 108.9% compared to 102.3% for the same period in 1998. The GAAP
combined ratio is the sum of the ratios of incurred losses and loss adjusting
expenses to premiums earned (loss ratio), policyholders dividends to premiums
earned (dividend ratio), and underwriting expenses to premiums earned (expense
ratio). The Company's loss ratio in the first nine months of 1999 was 69.6%
compared to 66.9% in the same period in 1998. Results for 1999 reflect the
integration of Southern Heritage and an increase in losses of approximately $1
million associated with third quarter claims resulting from Hurricane Floyd. The
expense ratio for the first nine months of 1999 was 38.4% compared to 34.3% for
the same period in 1998. Expenses for 1999 included a restructuring charge of
$2.2 million which resulted from an approved plan that included streamlining of
operations, reengineering of work flows, and team approached to marketing and
underwriting functions to increase sales and reduce expenses. The restructuring
charge included costs associated with the termination of approximately 10% of
the Company's employees, the removal from service of certain equipment, the
closing of the Company's Delaware office and other costs associated with the
consolidation of certain subsidiary support functions into the Marietta,
Pennsylvania home office. Other changes were made to increase productivity,
eliminate duplicate services, reduce employee benefit costs and improve
efficiency and profitability. The Company anticipates annualized expense savings
of $6.1 million in 2000 from these changes. The dividend ratio decreased to 0.9%
for the 1999 compared to 1.6% for the same period of 1998 due to higher loss
ratios in the workers' compensation line of business and the addition of
Southern Heritage which decrease the percentage that Workers' Compensation
represents of the total premiums earned.
For the first nine months of 1999, the Company recorded a Federal Income
Tax benefit of $997,372 which resulted from a carryback of a taxable loss
resulting primarily from the deduction of tax free interest from its operating
income. The effective Federal income tax rate for the first nine months of 1998
was 20.1% which is lower than the expected rate of 34% due primarily to the
deduction of tax free interest.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company generates sufficient funds from its operations and maintains a
high degree of liquidity in its investment portfolio. The primary source of
funds to meet the demands of claim settlements and operating expenses are
premium collections, investment earnings and maturing investments. As of
September 30, 1999 the Company had no material commitment for capital
expenditures.
In investing funds made available from operations, the Company maintains
securities maturities consistent with its projected cash needs for the payment
of claims and expenses. The Company maintains a portion of its investment
portfolio in relatively short-term and highly liquid assets to ensure the
availability of funds.
As of September 30, 1999, pursuant to a credit agreement dated December 29,
1995 with Fleet National Bank of Connecticut, (the "Bank") the Company had
unsecured borrowings of $15.0 million. Per the terms of the credit agreement,
the Company may borrow up to $40 million at interest rates equal to the bank's
then current prime rate or the then current London interbank Eurodollar bank
rate plus 1.70%. At September 30, 1999, the interest rate on the outstanding
balance was 7.2125%. In addition, the Company will pay a non-use fee at a rate
of 3/10 of 1% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the Bank's
commitment. On each July 27, commencing July 27, 2001, the credit line will be
reduced by $8 million. Any outstanding loan in excess of the remaining credit
line, after such reduction, will then be payable.
The Company's principal source of cash with which to pay stockholder
dividends is dividends from Atlantic States, Southern, Pioneer, Southern
Heritage and Delaware, which are required by law to maintain certain minimum
surplus on a statutory basis and are subject to regulations under which payment
of dividends from statutory surplus is restricted and may require prior approval
of their domiciliary insurance regulatory authorities. Atlantic States,
Southern, Pioneer, Southern Heritage and Delaware are subject to Risk Based
Capital (RBC) requirements effective for 1994. At December 31, 1998, all five
Companies' capital was substantially above the RBC requirements. At December 31,
1998, amounts available for distribution as dividends to Donegal Group without
prior approval of the insurance regulatory authorities are $6,480,524 from
Atlantic States, $638,832 from Southern, $530,035 from Pioneer, $1,085,807 from
Delaware and $1,580,564 from Southern Heritage.
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CREDIT RISK
The company provides property and liability coverages through its
subsidiaries' independent agency systems located throughout its operating area.
The majority of this business is billed directly to the insured although a
portion of Donegal Group's commercial business is billed through its agents who
are extended credit in the normal course of business.
The Company's subsidiaries have reinsurance agreements in place with the
Mutual Company and with a number of other major authorized reinsurers.
IMPACT OF INFLATION
Property and casualty insurance premiums are established before the amount
of losses and loss settlement expenses, or the extent to which inflation may
impact such expenses, are known. Consequently, the Company attempts, in
establishing rates, to anticipate the potential impact of inflation.
YEAR 2000 ISSUES
The Year 2000 issue (i. e. the ability of computer systems to properly
process information which contains dates beginning with January 1, 2000 and
thereafter) affects virtually all companies. All Computer systems used for
processing of business for the Company are owned and operated by Donegal Mutual
Insurance Company (the "Mutual Company").
The ability to process information in a timely and accurate manner is vital
to the Company's property and casualty insurance business. The Company
recognizes that the systems used to process its business must be able to
accurately identify and process information containing year 2000 dates. The
Mutual Company has had a vigorous and comprehensive project underway since 1995
to ensure substantial compliance by the end of 1998. This project was initiated
as part of a review of the main application systems utilized by the Mutual
Company and was geared towards the implementation of new or current versions of
its application software to bring greater efficiencies and operational
improvements to its users. The project was expanded to include a review of all
hardware, peripheral software and inquires of agents and vendors to determine
the readiness of each related to the Year 2000 problem. During 1998 the Mutual
Company put into production its updated, Year 2000 compliant versions of its
main application softwares and late in the year began issuing policies with
expiration dates in the year 2000. The implementation of these updated systems
were without major problems and the Mutual Company's mission critical systems
were substantially Year 2000 compliant by the end of 1998. Testing of less
critical systems, documentation of vendors' readiness, replacement of some
hardware and final testing of certain other potential problem dates continues in
1999 and is anticipated to be complete by year end. Costs directly related to
the Year 2000 changes were not material.
With respect to insurance policies issued by the Company providing coverage
to insureds who may incur losses as a result of year 2000 problems, the Company
is evaluating its possible exposure under such coverages. Endorsements excluding
losses related to or resulting from year 2000 issues are being attached to
commercial policies.
Given the nature of its business, the Company believes that its exposure to
embedded chip Year 2000 issues in minimal. The Company believes that its most
significant Year 2000 exposure is the potential business disruption that would
be caused by widespread failure of public utility systems. Prolonged failure of
power and telecommunications systems could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's results of operation, cash flow and consolidated financial position.
This Year 2000 disclosure contains statements which are forward looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties and qualify for the statutory
safe harbor under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Future
Year 2000 readiness activities may not adhere to the anticipated schedule
because more problems may be encountered than anticipated in the various stages
of testing and trained personnel may not be available to work on internal
systems in the time required; or there may be unexpected problems with the
readiness of third party business partners and vendors who cannot produce
services, or utility companies may not be able to provide the vital services
required to maintain operations.
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IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
In June, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments
and for hedging activities. SFAS No. 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999, with earlier adoption permitted.
INSURANCE RELATED ASSESSMENTS
In December 1997, the AICPA Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued
Statement of Position (SOP) 97-3, Accounting by Insurance and Other Enterprises
for Insurance-Related Assessments. The accounting guidance of this SOP focuses
on the timing of recognition and measurement of liabilities for
insurance-related assessments. The SOP is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1998. The Company believes that they are in compliance with
the provisions of this SOP and no impact on the Company's financial reporting is
expected.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
On March 4, 1998, the AICPA Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued
Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software
Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. This SOP requires that certain costs
related to the development or purchase of internal-use software be capitalized
and amortized over the estimated useful life of the software. This SOP also
requires that costs related to the preliminary project stage and the
post-implementation/operations stage in an internal-use computer software
development project be expensed as incurred. SOP 98-1 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. The
Company believes that they are in compliance with the provisions of this SOP and
no material impact of the Company's financial reporting is expected.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) EX -27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on 8-K:
No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the
quarter ended Sept. 30, 1999
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DONEGAL GROUP INC.
SEPTEMBER 12, 1999 BY:
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Donald H. Nikolaus, President
and Chief Executive Officer
SEPTEMBER 12, 1999 BY:
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Ralph G. Spontak, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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