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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 28, 1997
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TRAVELERS GROUP INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9924 52-1568099
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
388 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 816-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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TRAVELERS GROUP INC.
Current Report on Form 8-K
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
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At 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on November 28, 1997, pursuant
to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of
September 24, 1997, among Travelers Group Inc., a Delaware corporation
("Travelers" or the "Company"), Diamonds Acquisition Corp., a Delaware
corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers ("Sub"), and Salomon Inc, a
Delaware corporation ("Salomon"), Sub merged with and into Salomon (the
"Merger"). Salomon, which continued as the surviving corporation in the Merger
and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers, changed its name to Salomon
Smith Barney Holdings Inc. ("Salomon Smith Barney").
As a result of the Merger, (i) each share of the common stock, par value
$1.00 per share, of Salomon ("Salomon Common Stock") issued and outstanding
immediately prior to the Merger, together with the associated preferred stock
purchase rights attached thereto ("Salomon Rights"), was converted into 1.695
shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of Travelers ("Travelers
Common Stock"); (ii) each issued and outstanding share of Series A Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value, of Salomon, together with the
associated Salomon Rights, was converted into the right to receive one share of
Series I Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share, of
Travelers; (iii) each issued and outstanding share of Salomon 8.08% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series D, no par value ("Salomon Series D Stock"), and Salomon
8.40% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E, no par value ("Salomon Series E
Stock"), were converted into the right to receive one share of 8.08% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series J, par value $1.00 per share, and 8.40% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series K, par value $1.00 per share, of Travelers,
respectively; and (iv) the right to receive one share of Salomon 9.50%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F, no par value, was converted into the right
to receive one share of 9.50% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series L, $1.00 par
value per share, of Travelers. As in the case of the Salomon Series D Stock and
Salomon Series E Stock, each share of the corresponding series of Travelers
Series J Stock and Travelers Series K Stock is represented by depositary shares,
each of which represents a one-twentieth (1/20th) interest in the corresponding
series of Travelers preferred stock. Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional
shares of Travelers Common Stock. The transaction was a tax-free exchange and
was accounted for on a pooling of interest basis.
As of December 1, 1997, Deryck C. Maughan, who had previously served on
the Salomon Board of Directors, was elected to the Travelers Board of Directors.
Following the Merger, Travelers merged another of its subsidiaries, Smith
Barney Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation, with and into Salomon Smith
Barney. Salomon Smith Barney continued as the surviving corporation in this
subsequent merger and
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now holds all of the investment banking, proprietary trading, retail brokerage
and asset management operations previously owned by Salomon and Smith Barney
Holdings Inc.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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See Item 7(a) below for certain financial statements filed as Exhibits
99.01 through 99.04 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
The descriptions of the material pending legal proceedings involving
Salomon Smith Barney or its subsidiaries that appear (a) under the heading
"Legal Proceedings" on pages 2 through 6 of Salomon's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1996 and (b) in the first paragraph on page 19
of Salomon's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
1997 are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the pertinent paragraphs of
such filings are included as Exhibits 99.05 and 99.06 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
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(a) Financial Statements
The audited supplemental consolidated financial statements of the Company
as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1996, including Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company are filed as
Exhibit 99.01 to this Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference. These
supplemental financial statements give retroactive effect to the merger of
Salomon and Sub on November 28, 1997, which has been accounted for as a pooling
of interests as described in Note 1 to the supplemental consolidated financial
statements. Generally accepted accounting principles proscribe giving effect to
a consummated business combination accounted for by the pooling of interests
method in financial statements that do not include the date of consummation. The
supplemental consolidated financial statements do not extend through the date of
consummation. However, they will become the historical consolidated financial
statements of the Company after financial statements covering the date of
consummation of the business combination are issued.
The unaudited supplemental condensed consolidated financial statements of
the Company for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 1997, including Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the
Company, are filed as Exhibit 99.02 to this Form 8-K and are incorporated herein
by reference.
The unaudited supplemental condensed consolidated financial statements of
the Company for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1997, including Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the
Company, are filed as Exhibit 99.03 to this Form 8-K and are incorporated herein
by reference.
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The unaudited supplemental condensed consolidated financial statements of
the Company for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1997, including
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations of the Company, are filed as Exhibit 99.04 to this Form 8-K and are
incorporated herein by reference.
Salomon's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
30, 1997, which includes the unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements of Salomon and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 1997 and for the
nine-month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 is filed as Exhibit 99.07
to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
(c) Exhibits:
See Exhibit Index attached hereto.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
12.01 Supplemental Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
for each of the fiscal years in the five-year period ending
December 31, 1996
12.02 Supplemental Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
for the three months ended March 31, 1997
12.03 Supplemental Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
for the six months ended June 30, 1997
12.04 Supplemental Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
for the nine months ended September 30, 1997
23.01 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
23.02 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
27.01 Financial Data Schedule relating to the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996
27.02 Financial Data Schedule relating to the three months ended
March 31, 1997
27.03 Financial Data Schedule relating to the six months ended June
30, 1997
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27.04 Financial Data Schedule relating to the nine months ended
September 30, 1997.
99.01 Audited Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995
and for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 1996, including Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
99.02 Unaudited Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries at March 31,
1997, including Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
99.03 Unaudited Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries at June 30,
1997, including Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
99.04 Unaudited Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries at September
30, 1997, including Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
99.05 Pages 2 to 6 of Salomon Inc's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996
99.06 The first paragraph appearing on page 19 of Salomon Inc's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1997
99.07 Salomon Inc's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal
quarter ended September 30, 1997
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99.08 Copies of the settlement documents relating to the resolution
of certain governmental investigations of Salomon Inc and its
subsidiaries with respect to the U.S. Treasury auction and
related matters (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 28(a) to
Salomon Inc's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1992)
99.09 Copies of the amended and consolidated complaints filed in
connection with In re Salomon Inc Securities Litigation, In re
Salomon Brothers Treasury Litigation and In re Salomon Inc
Shareholders' Derivative Litigation (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 28(b) to Salomon Inc's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992)
99.10 Report of Arthur Andersen LLP dated March 13, 1997 relating to
the historical consolidated financial statements of Salomon
Inc and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1996 (incorporated by reference to the report of Arthur
Andersen LLP included in Exhibit 99.01 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 24, 1997).
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 28, 1997 TRAVELERS GROUP INC.
By /s/ William T. Bozarth
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
12.01 Supplemental Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
for each of the fiscal years in the five-year period ending
December 31, 1996
12.02 Supplemental Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
for the three months ended March 31, 1997
12.03 Supplemental Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
for the six months ended June 30, 1997
12.04 Supplemental Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
for the nine months ended September 30, 1997
23.01 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
23.02 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
27.01 Financial Data Schedule relating to the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996
27.02 Financial Data Schedule relating to the three months ended
March 31, 1997
27.03 Financial Data Schedule relating to the six months ended June
30, 1997
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27.04 Financial Data Schedule relating to the nine months ended
September 30, 1997.
99.01 Audited Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995
and for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 1996, including Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
99.02 Unaudited Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries at March 31,
1997, including Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
99.03 Unaudited Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries at June 30,
1997, including Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
99.04 Unaudited Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries at September
30, 1997, including Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
99.05 Pages 2 to 6 of Salomon Inc's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996
99.06 The first paragraph appearing on page 19 of Salomon Inc's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
September 30, 1997
99.07 Salomon Inc's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal
quarter ended September 30, 1997
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99.08 Copies of the settlement documents relating to the resolution
of certain governmental investigations of Salomon Inc and its
subsidiaries with respect to the U.S. Treasury auction and
related matters (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 28(a) to
Salomon Inc's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1992)
99.09 Copies of the amended and consolidated complaints filed in
connection with In re Salomon Inc Securities Litigation, In re
Salomon Brothers Treasury Litigation and In re Salomon Inc
Shareholders' Derivative Litigation (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 28(b) to Salomon Inc's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992)
99.10 Report of Arthur Andersen LLP dated March 13, 1997 relating to
the historical consolidated financial statements of Salomon
Inc and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1996 (incorporated by reference to the report of Arthur
Andersen LLP included in Exhibit 99.01 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 24, 1997).
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EXHIBIT 12.01
Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
ALL COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED
(In millions of dollars)
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<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and
cumulative effect of accounting changes ..................................... $ 5,008 $ 3,320 $ 1,025 $ 3,034 $ 2,291
Elimination of undistributed equity earnings ................................ -- -- -- (116) (26)
Pre-tax minority interest ................................................... -- -- -- (32) --
Other adjustments ........................................................... 1 -- -- 22 20
Add:
Interest .................................................................. 8,927 9,378 7,626 6,821 5,617
Interest portion of rentals ............................................... 132 135 159 105 86
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Income available for fixed charges .......................................... $14,068 $12,833 $ 8,810 $ 9,834 $ 7,988
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Fixed charges:
Interest .................................................................. $ 8,927 $ 9,378 $ 7,626 $ 6,821 $ 5,617
Interest portion of rentals ............................................... 132 135 159 105 86
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Fixed charges ............................................................... $ 9,059 $ 9,513 $ 7,785 $ 6,926 $ 5,703
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges .......................................... 1.55x 1.35x 1.13x 1.42x 1.40x
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Exhibit 12.02
Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In millions of dollars, except for ratio)
Three months ended
March 31,
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1997 1996
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes and minority interest $1,347 $1,315
Interest 2,378 2,234
Portion of rentals deemed to be interest 30 33
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Earnings available for fixed charges $3,755 $3,582
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Fixed charges
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Interest $2,378 $2,234
Portion of rentals deemed to be interest 30 33
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Fixed charges $2,408 $2,267
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 1.56x 1.58x
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Exhibit 12.03
Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In millions of dollars, except for ratio)
Six months ended
June 30,
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1997 1996
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes and minority interest $2,796 $2,426
Interest 5,170 4,375
Portion of rentals deemed to be interest 60 66
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Earnings available for fixed charges $8,026 $6,867
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Fixed charges
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Interest $5,170 $4,375
Portion of rentals deemed to be interest 60 66
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Fixed charges $5,230 $4,441
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 1.53x 1.55x
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Exhibit 12.04
Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In millions of dollars, except for ratio)
Nine months ended
September 30,
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1997 1996
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes and minority interest $ 4,478 $ 3,585
Interest 8,250 6,603
Portion of rentals deemed to be interest 91 99
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Earnings available for fixed charges $12,819 $10,287
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Fixed charges
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Interest $ 8,250 $ 6,603
Portion of rentals deemed to be interest 91 99
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Fixed charges $ 8,341 $ 6,702
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 1.54x 1.53x
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Exhibit 23.01
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
The Board of Directors
Travelers Group Inc.:
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on:
o Form S-3 Nos. 33-49280, 33-55542, 33-56940, 33-68760, 33-51101,
33-52281, 33-54093, 33-62903, 33-63663, 333-048O9, 333-12439
and 333-27155;
o Form S-8 Nos. 33-32130, 33-43997, 33-59524, 33-37399, 33-28110,
33-43883, 33-21099, 33-29711, 33-47437, 33-39025, 33-40469,
33-38109, 33-50206, 33-51353, 33-39985, 33-51769, 33-51783,
33-52027, 33-52029, 33-64985, 333-02809, 333-02811, 333-12697
and 333-25603; and
o Form S-4 Nos. 33-37089, 33-25532, 33-51201 and 333-38647
of Travelers Group Inc. of our report dated November 28, 1997, with respect to
the supplemental consolidated statement of financial position of Travelers Group
Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related
supplemental consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
1996, and the related supplemental financial statement schedule, which report
appears in the Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 28, 1997 of Travelers
Group Inc.
/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
New York, New York
November 28, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.02
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in the Registration Statements on:
o Form S-3 Nos. 33-49280, 33-55542, 33-56940, 33-68760, 33-51101, 33-52281,
33-54093, 33-62903, 33-63663, 333-04809, 333-12439 and 333-27155;
o Form S-8 Nos. 33-32130, 33-43997, 33-59524, 33-37399, 33-28110, 33-43883,
33-21099, 33-29711, 33-47437, 33-39025, 33-40469, 33-38109,
33-50206, 33-51353, 33-39985, 33-51769, 33-51783, 33-52027,
33-52029, 33-64985, 333-02809, 333-02811, 333-12697 and
333-25603; and
o Form S-4 Nos. 33-37089, 33-25532, 33-51201 and 333-38647
of Travelers Group Inc. of our report dated March 13, 1997, relating to the
consolidated statement of financial condition of Salomon Inc and subsidiaries as
of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of
income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 1996, which report is incorporated by
reference or included in the annual report on Form 10-K of Salomon Inc for the
year ended December 31, 1996.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
New York, New York
November 25, 1997
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
DECEMBER 31, 1996 SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRAVELERS GROUP INC. AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1996
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2,794
1,125
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<CHANGES> 0<F3>
<NET-INCOME> 2,948
<EPS-PRIMARY> 2.45
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<F1>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$56,509; SECURITIES BORROWED OR PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL $97,985;
AND TRADING SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES OWNED, AT MARKET VALUE $126,568.
<F2>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: BROKERAGE
RECEIVABLE $11,592; NET CONSUMER FINANCE RECEIVABLES $7,885 AND OTHER
RECEIVABLES $4,869.
<F3>ITEMS WHICH ARE INAPPLICABLE RELATIVE TO THE UNDERLYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ARE INDICATED WITH A ZERO AS REQUIRED.
<F4>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: INVESTMENT BANKING
AND BROKERAGE BORROWINGS $10,020; SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS $1,557 AND LONG-TERM
DEBT $24,696.
<F5>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: ADDITIONAL PAID-IN
CAPITAL $7,806; RETAINED EARNINGS $12,934; TREASURY STOCK $(4,123); AND
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES $469 AND OTHER, PRINCIPALLY
UNEARNED COMPENSATION $(283).
<F6>INCLUDED IN TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO SALES AND REVENUES.
</FN>
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE MARCH
31, 1997 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRAVELERS
GROUP INC. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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<PERIOD-END> MAR-31-1997
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<PP&E> 0<F3>
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2,807
1,125
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 8,700
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<CHANGES> 0<F3>
<NET-INCOME> 815
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0.67
<EPS-DILUTED> 0<F3>
<FN>
<F1>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$56,781; SECURITIES BORROWED OR PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL $112,654;
AND TRADING SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES OWNED, AT MARKET VALUE $132,292.
<F2>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: BROKERAGE
RECEIVABLE $11,937; NET CONSUMER FINANCE RECEIVABLES $8,247 AND OTHER
RECEIVABLES $5,440.
<F3>ITEMS WHICH ARE INAPPLICABLE RELATIVE TO THE UNDERLYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ARE INDICATED WITH A ZERO AS REQUIRED.
<F4>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: INVESTMENT BANKING
AND BROKERAGE BORROWINGS $12,324; SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS $2,112 AND LONG-TERM
DEBT $25,391.
<F5>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: ADDITIONAL PAID-IN
CAPITAL $8,023; RETAINED EARNINGS $13,599; TREASURY STOCK $(4,288); UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES $(131); AND OTHER $(490).
<F6>INCLUDED IN TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO SALES AND REVENUES.
</FN>
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<TABLE> <S> <C>
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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE JUNE 30,
1997 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRAVELERS GROUP
INC. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<RECEIVABLES> 28,304<F2>
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<INVENTORY> 0<F3>
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 0<F3>
<PP&E> 0<F3>
<DEPRECIATION> 0<F3>
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2,805
1,525
<COMMON> 14
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 17,884
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<LOSS-PROVISION> 145<F6>
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 5,170<F6>
<INCOME-PRETAX> 2,796
<INCOME-TAX> 1,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 1,698
<DISCONTINUED> 0<F3>
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0<F3>
<CHANGES> 0<F3>
<NET-INCOME> 1,698
<EPS-PRIMARY> 1.41
<EPS-DILUTED> 0<F3>
<FN>
<F1>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$58,616; SECURITIES BORROWED OR PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL $119,279;
AND TRADING SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES OWNED, AT MARKET VALUE $148,753.
<F2>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: BROKERAGE
RECEIVABLES $14,362; NET CONSUMER FINANCE RECEIVABLES $8,834 AND OTHER
RECEIVABLES $5,108.
<F3>ITEMS WHICH ARE INAPPLICABLE RELATIVE TO THE UNDERLYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ARE INDICATED WITH A ZERO AS REQUIRED.
<F4>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: INVESTMENT BANKING
AND BROKERAGE BORROWINGS $12,286; SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS $2,812 AND LONG-TERM
DEBT $27,203.
<F5>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: ADDITIONAL PAID-IN
CAPITAL $8,151; RETAINED EARNINGS $14,335; TREASURY STOCK $(4,727); UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES $436; AND OTHER $(408).
<F6>INCLUDED IN TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO SALES AND REVENUES.
</FN>
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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
TRAVELERS GROUP INC. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-1997
<CASH> 3,294
<SECURITIES> 333,627<F1>
<RECEIVABLES> 29,945<F2>
<ALLOWANCES> 0<F3>
<INVENTORY> 0<F3>
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 0<F3>
<PP&E> 0<F3>
<DEPRECIATION> 0<F3>
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 404,664
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 0<F3>
<BONDS> 43,451<F4>
2,802
1,250
<COMMON> 14
<OTHER-SE> 19,010<F5>
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 404,664
<SALES> 0<F3>
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 27,845
<CGS> 0<F3>
<TOTAL-COSTS> 23,367
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0<F3>
<LOSS-PROVISION> 208<F6>
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 8,250<F6>
<INCOME-PRETAX> 4,478
<INCOME-TAX> 1,598
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 2,727
<DISCONTINUED> 0<F3>
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0<F3>
<CHANGES> 0<F3>
<NET-INCOME> 2,727
<EPS-PRIMARY> 2.27
<EPS-DILUTED> 0<F3>
<FN>
<F1>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$59,670; SECURITIES BORROWED OR PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL $122,216;
AND TRADING SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES OWNED, AT MARKET VALUE $151,741.
<F2>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: BROKERAGE
RECEIVABLES $14,399; NET CONSUMER FINANCE RECEIVABLES $10,401 AND OTHER
RECEIVABLES $5,145.
<F3>ITEMS WHICH ARE INAPPLICABLE RELATIVE TO THE UNDERLYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ARE INDICATED WITH A ZERO AS REQUIRED.
<F4>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: INVESTMENT BANKING
AND BROKERAGE BORROWINGS $11,161; SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS $3,284 AND LONG-TERM
DEBT $29,006.
<F5>INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: ADDITIONAL PAID-IN
CAPITAL $8,342; RETAINED EARNINGS $15,218; TREASURY STOCK $(5,042); UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES $930; AND OTHER $(438).
<F6>INCLUDED IN TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES APPLICABLE TO SALES AND REVENUES.
</FN>
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Exhibit 99.01
Travelers Group Inc.
INDEX TO SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
---------------------------------
Page No.
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Five Year Summary of Selected Supplemental Financial Data 2
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 3
Supplemental Financial Statements
Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 39
Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at
December 31, 1996 and 1995 40
Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity for the year ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 41
Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 42
Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements 43
Schedules:
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of
Registrant (Parent Company only) 92
Independent Auditors' Report 96
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY OF SELECTED SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year Ended December 31, (1)
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Total revenues $ 32,414 $ 27,287 $ 22,719 $ 16,964 $ 13,883
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Income from continuing operations $ 3,282 $ 2,141 $ 747 $ 1,843 $ 1,335
Discontinued operations (334) 150 180 (28) (29)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes (2) -- -- -- (72) (28)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income $ 2,948 $ 2,291 $ 927 $ 1,743 $ 1,278
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Return on average common stockholders' equity (3) 18.0% 16.3% 6.6% 19.9% 17.2%
At December 31, (1)
- -------------------
Total assets $345,948 $302,344 $287,093 $286,125 $183,610
Long-term debt $ 24,696 $ 22,235 $ 22,277 $ 18,683 $ 12,484
Redeemable preferred securities $ 420 $ 560 $ 700 $ 700 $ 700
Redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trusts $ 2,245 -- -- -- --
Stockholders' equity (4) $ 17,942 $ 15,853 $ 12,432 $ 13,872 $ 7,860
Per common share data (5):
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Income from continuing operations $ 2.74 $ 1.76 $ 0.52 $ 1.96 $ 1.45
Discontinued operations (0.29) 0.13 0.16 (0.03) (0.03)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes -- -- -- (0.08) (0.03)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income $ 2.45 $ 1.89 $ 0.68 $ 1.85 $ 1.39
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Cash dividends per common share (5) $ 0.300 $ 0.267 $ 0.192 $ 0.163 $ 0.121
Book value per common share (5) $ 14.74 $ 13.06 $ 10.03 $ 10.92 $ 8.74
Book value per common share, excluding
FAS No. 115 adjustment (4,5) $ 14.33 $ 12.39 $ 11.20
Other data:
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Average number of common shares
and equivalents (millions) (5) 1,138.5 1,132.7 1,147.1 901.5 864.0
Year-end common shares
outstanding (millions) (5) 1,141.2 1,129.1 1,128.9 1,168.8 852.1
Number of full-time employees 64,814 56,039 60,970 68,543 24,546
</TABLE>
(1) All periods have been restated for the inclusion of Salomon Inc. The
results of Aetna P&C are included only from the date of acquisition, April
2, 1996. Results of operations prior to 1994 exclude the amounts of The
Travelers Corporation (old Travelers), except that results for 1993
include the Company's equity in earnings relating to the 27% interest
purchased in December 1992. Results of operations include the Shearson
Businesses from July 31, 1993, the date of acquisition (see Note 2 of
Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements). Data relating to
financial position for 1992 exclude old Travelers and the Shearson
Businesses.
(2) Cumulative effect of accounting changes in 1993 represent a change in
accounting for postretirement benefits other than pensions and a change in
accounting for postemployment benefits. Cumulative effect of accounting
changes in 1992 represent a change in accounting for income taxes.
(3) The return on average common stockholders' equity is calculated using
income before the cumulative effect of accounting changes after deducting
preferred stock dividend requirements.
(4) Stockholders' equity at December 31, 1996 and 1995 reflects $469 million
and $756 million, respectively, of net unrealized gains on investment
securities and at December 31, 1994 reflects $1.3 billion of net
unrealized losses on investment securities, pursuant to the adoption of
FAS No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities" in 1994.
(5) During 1996 the Company's Board of Directors declared a three-for-two
stock split in January and a four-for-three stock split in October (both
payable in the form of stock dividends), which combined are the equivalent
of a two-for-one stock split. On October 22, 1997 the Company declared a
three-for-two stock split paid on November 19, 1997. All amounts presented
herein have been restated to reflect the stock splits.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION and ANALYSIS of FINANCIAL CONDITION
and RESULTS of OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31,
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(In millions, except per share amounts) 1996 1995 1994
-------- -------- --------
Revenues $ 32,414 $ 27,287 $ 22,719
======== ======== ========
Income from continuing operations $ 3,282 $ 2,141 $ 747
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (334) 150 180
======== ======== ========
Net income $ 2,948 $ 2,291 $ 927
======== ======== ========
Income (loss) per share*:
Continuing operations $ 2.74 $ 1.76 $ 0.52
Discontinued operations (0.29) 0.13 0.16
======== ======== ========
Net income $ 2.45 $ 1.89 $ 0.68
======== ======== ========
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding and common stock equivalents* 1,138.5 1,132.7 1,147.1
======== ======== ========
- ----------
* During 1996 the Company's Board of Directors declared a three-for-two
stock split in January and a four-for-three stock split in October (both
payable in the form of stock dividends), which combined are the equivalent
of a two-for-one stock split. On October 22, 1997 the Company declared a
three-for-two stock split paid on November 19, 1997. All amounts presented
herein have been restated to reflect the stock splits.
Merger with Salomon Inc
On November 28, 1997, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers Group
Inc. merged with and into Salomon Inc (Salomon) (the Merger). Under the terms of
the Merger, approximately 188 million shares of Travelers Group Inc. (TRV)
common stock were issued in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of
Salomon common stock, based on an exchange ratio of 1.695 shares of TRV common
stock for each share of Salomon common stock, for a total value of approximately
$9 billion. Each of Salomon's series of preferred stock outstanding was
exchanged for a corresponding series of TRV preferred stock having substantially
identical terms, except that the TRV preferred stock issued in conjunction with
the Merger has certain voting rights. Thereafter, Smith Barney Holdings Inc.
(Smith Barney), a wholly owned subsidiary of TRV, was merged with and into
Salomon to form Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. (Salomon Smith Barney), which
is the primary vehicle through which TRV engages in investment banking,
proprietary trading, retail brokerage and asset management. The Merger was
treated as a tax-free exchange and accounted for under the pooling of interests
method.
As a result of the Merger, the Company expects to record an after-tax
restructuring charge of between $400 million and $500 million primarily for
severance and costs related to excess or unused office space and other
facilities.
Overview
Consolidated results of operations include the accounts of TRV and its
subsidiaries, including Salomon Inc and its subsidiaries (collectively, the
Company). As discussed in Note 2 of Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial
Statements, on April 2, 1996, Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (formerly
Travelers/Aetna Property Casualty Corp.) (TAP), an indirect majority-owned
subsidiary of TRV, acquired the domestic property and casualty insurance
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subsidiaries of Aetna Services Inc. (formerly Aetna Life and Casualty Company)
(Aetna P&C) for approximately $4.16 billion in cash. This acquisition was
financed in part by the issuance by TAP of common stock resulting in a minority
interest in TAP of approximately 18%. The acquisition was accounted for under
the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the supplemental
consolidated financial statements include the results of Aetna P&C's operations
only from the date of acquisition. TAP also owns The Travelers Indemnity Company
(Travelers Indemnity). Travelers Indemnity along with Aetna P&C, are the primary
vehicles through which the Company engages in the property and casualty
insurance business.
Results of Operations
Income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 1996 was
$3.282 billion compared to $2.141 billion in 1995 and $747 million in 1994.
Included in income from continuing operations for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994 are net after-tax gains (losses) of $101 million, $74
million and $(91) million, respectively, as follows:
1996
- ----
o $346 million (after minority interest) charge for reserve adjustments and
restructuring costs related to the acquisition of Aetna P&C;
o $363 million gain from the sale of Class A Common Stock by TAP;
o $31 million gain from the sale of The Mortgage Corporation Limited;
o $26 million net gain from the disposition of investment advisory
affiliates; and
o $27 million (after minority interest) of reported investment portfolio
gains.
1995
- ----
o $13 million provision for loss on disposition of an affiliate; and
o $87 million of reported investment portfolio gains.
1994
- ----
o $189 million charge to correct general ledger balances at Salomon Smith
Barney;
o $102 million income tax benefit resulting from the reversal of reserves
established in prior years to cover potential tax liabilities;
o $79 million gain on the sales of subsidiaries and affiliates; and
o $83 million of reported investment portfolio losses.
Excluding these items, income from continuing operations for 1996 increased
$1.114 billion to $3.181 billion, or 54%, over 1995, primarily reflecting
improved performance at Salomon Smith Barney, the inclusion of the property and
casualty business acquired from Aetna Services Inc. and increased earnings in
the Life Insurance segment.
On the same basis, income from continuing operations for 1995 increased $1.229
billion to $2.067 billion, or 147%, over 1994, primarily reflecting improved
performance at Salomon Smith Barney.
The following discussion presents in more detail each segment's operating
performance.
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Investment Services
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income Net Income Net Income
(millions) Revenues (loss) Revenues (loss) Revenues (loss)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Salomon Smith Barney (1)(2) $18,871 $ 1,871 $17,512 $ 1,112 $13,310 $ (20)
Mutual funds and asset management -- -- -- -- 156 32
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Investment Services $18,871 $ 1,871 $17,512 $ 1,112 $13,466 $ 12
====================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
(1) Net income for 1996 includes a $31 million after-tax gain on the sale of
The Mortgage Corporation Limited. Net income for 1994 income includes a
$21 million after-tax gain from the sale of the interest in HG Asia; a
$189 million after-tax charge to correct general ledger balances; and a
$102 million income tax benefit that resulted from the reversal of
reserves established in prior years to cover potential tax losses.
(2) Excludes results of Basis Petroleum which are classified as discontinued
operations.
In 1994 mutual funds and asset management sub-segment included the limited
partnership interest in RCM Capital Management, a California Limited Partnership
(RCM) and the operations of American Capital Management & Research, Inc.
(American Capital) through its date of sale in December 1994. RCM is reported as
part of Corporate and Other in 1995 and through its date of sale in 1996.
Salomon Smith Barney
Salomon Smith Barney's income was $1,871 million for the year ended December 31,
1996, an increase of 68% from $1,112 million for the year ended December 31,
1995. Salomon Smith Barney's 1996 income includes a $48 million pre tax gain
($31 million after-tax) on the sale of The Mortgage Corporation Limited. Salomon
Smith Barney's $20 million net loss in 1994 included pre tax charges of $303
million ($189 million after-tax) to correct general ledger balances and a $102
million income tax benefit that resulted from the reversal of reserves
established in prior years to cover potential tax liabilities.
Salomon Smith Barney Revenues
Year Ended December 31,
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commissions $ 2,612 $ 2,376 $ 2,171
Asset management and
administration fees 1,390 1,087 962
Investment banking 2,001 1,318 1,167
Principal transactions 3,027 2,140 420
Interest income, net* 1,488 1,645 1,357
Other income 178 149 121
================================================================================
Net revenues* $10,696 $ 8,715 $ 6,198
================================================================================
* Net of interest expense of $8,175 million, $8,797 million and $7,112
million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Revenues included in the
supplemental consolidated statement of income are before deductions for
interest expense.
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Revenues, net of interest expense increased $2 billion in 1996 over 1995 levels.
Salomon Smith Barney's 1996 results reflect improvements in most businesses,
including fixed income trading, investment banking, asset management and retail
sales. These improvements were partially offset by a decrease in revenues from
equities trading.
Commission revenues increased 10% in 1996 to $2.6 billion, from $2.4 billion in
1995 and $2.2 billion in 1994. The 1996 increase reflects growth in sales of
listed and over-the-counter (OTC) securities, as well as increased insurance and
annuity sales. The 1995 increase reflects growth in listed and OTC securities
and option activity, offset by declines in futures, mutual funds and insurance
activity.
Investment banking revenues increased 52% in 1996 to $2.0 billion from $1.3
billion in 1995 and $1.2 billion in 1994. The 1996 increase in revenues was
attributable to significant improvements in equity and debt underwriting,
combined with a higher level of advisory fees.
Principal transaction revenues from fixed income for the year increased 128% to
$2.0 billion in 1996 from $900 million in 1995, reflecting strong performances
in customer sales and trading, favorable market conditions, and excellent
results in proprietary trading. Fixed income revenues in 1994 were $132 million,
reflecting the impact of a lower volume of customer activity and trading losses
in certain products.
Principal transaction revenues from equities decreased 42% in 1996 to $576
million from $1.0 billion in 1995. Equity revenues were $357 million in 1994.
The decline in 1996 primarily reflects losses associated with long-term
proprietary equity strategies. Results for 1995 reflect strong performances in
both customer sales and trading and proprietary trading, while 1994 results
reflect modest losses from proprietary trading coupled with a lower level of
revenues from customer sales and trading.
Principal transaction revenues from physical commodities were $393 million in
1996, compared with $238 million in 1995 and $191 million in 1994.
1994 principal transaction revenues include a pre tax accounting charge of $303
million to correct general ledger balances of which $194 million is related to
London-based companies and $109 million arose from the completion of a detailed
review of Salomon's general ledger balances related to interest rate swaps.
Asset management and administration fees rose to $1.4 billion in 1996, up 28%
from $1.1 billion in 1995 and $1.0 billion in 1994. The increase is due to
growth in assets under management, as well as bringing in-house all of the
administrative functions for Smith Barney proprietary mutual funds and money
funds in the third quarter of 1995.
Assets Under Management
At December 31,
------------------
(billions) 1996 1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Salomon Smith Barney $175.6 $145.0
Travelers Life and Annuity (1) 21.5 22.1
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Assets Under Management $197.1 $167.1
================================================================================
(1) Part of the Life Insurance Services segment.
Net interest and dividends decreased 10% in 1996 to $1.5 billion from $1.6
billion in 1995. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in net inventory
balances partially offset by increased margin lending to clients. In
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1994, net interest and dividends were $1.4 billion. The increase in 1995 was
primarily due to an increase in net inventory balances, partially offset by
increased financing costs.
Gain on sale of subsidiaries and affiliates in 1996 includes a pre-tax gain of
$48 million related to the sale of the Company's indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary The Mortgage Corporation Limited, which originated and serviced
residential mortgages in the United Kingdom.
The increase in noninterest expenses in 1996 primarily reflects an increase in
production-related compensation and employee benefits expense, reflecting
Salomon Smith Barney's increased revenues. Compensation and employee-related
expenses as a percentage of revenues, net of interest expense was 52% in 1996,
compared with 56% in 1995 and 71% in 1994. The ratio of non-compensation
expenses to revenues, net of interest expense was 20% in 1996, 23% in 1995 and
32% in 1994. Salomon Smith Barney continues to maintain its focus on controlling
fixed expenses.
Asset Quality -- Salomon Smith Barney's assets at December 31, 1996 were
approximately $246.1 billion, consisting primarily of highly liquid marketable
securities and collateralized receivables. Approximately 51% of these assets
represent trading securities, commodities and derivatives used for proprietary
trading and to facilitate customer transactions. About 40% of these assets were
related to collateralized financing transactions where U.S. Government and
mortgage-backed securities are bought, borrowed, sold and lent in generally
offsetting amounts. A significant portion of the remainder of the assets
represented receivables from brokers, dealers, clearing organizations and
customers that relate to securities transactions in the process of being
settled. The carrying values of the majority of Salomon Smith Barney's
securities inventories are adjusted daily to reflect current prices. See Notes
1, 7, 8, 9 and 20 of Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements for
a further description of these assets.
Smith Barney's assets are financed through a number of sources including long
and short-term credit facilities, the financing transactions described above and
payables to brokers, dealers and customers.
Outlook -- Salomon Smith Barney's business is significantly affected by the
levels of activity in the securities markets, which in turn are influenced by
the level and trend of interest rates, the general state of the economy and the
national and worldwide political environments, among other factors.
The following is a discussion of derivatives and risk management as they relate
to the operations of Salomon Smith Barney.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Derivatives are an integral element of the world's financial and commodity
markets. Globalization of economic activity has brought more market participants
in contact with foreign exchange and interest rate risk at a time when market
volatility has increased. Salomon Smith Barney has developed many techniques
using derivatives which enhance the efficiency of capital and trading risk
management.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - OVERVIEW
Derivative instruments are contractual commitments or payment exchange
agreements between counterparties that "derive" their value from some underlying
asset, index, interest rate or exchange rate. The markets for these instruments
have grown tremendously over the past decade. A vast increase in the types of
derivative users and their motivations in using these products has resulted in
an expansion of geographic coverage, transaction volume and liquidity, and the
number of underlying products and instruments.
Derivatives have been used quite successfully by multinational corporations to
hedge foreign currency exposure, by financial institutions to manage gaps in
maturities between assets and liabilities, by investment companies to reduce
transaction costs and take positions in foreign markets without assuming
currency risk, and by non-financial companies to fix the prices of inputs into
the manufacturing process or prices of the products they sell. Derivatives
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are also used by investors when, considering such factors as taxes, regulations,
capital, and liquidity, they provide the most efficient means of taking a
desired market position. These are just a few of the business objectives for
which derivatives are used. The list of objectives is large and continues to
grow rapidly.
Derivatives are accounted for and settled differently than cash instruments and
their use requires special management oversight. Such oversight should ensure
that management understands the transactions to which they commit their firms
and that the transactions are executed in accordance with sensible corporate
risk policies and procedures. Publications such as the Basle Committee on
Banking Supervision's July 1994 report, Risk Management Guidelines for
Derivatives; the International Organization of Securities Commissions' July 1994
report, Operational and Financial Risk Management Control Implications for
Over-The-Counter Derivatives Activities of Regulated Securities Firms; or the
Group of Thirty ("G-30") July 1993 report, Derivatives: Practices and
Principles, each provide an excellent framework for developing strong management
policies and procedures.
In 1994, Salomon adopted the G-30 report as its model for control of its OTC
derivatives activities. Subsequently, Salomon began working with five other U.S.
securities firms, forming the Derivatives Policy Group ("DPG"), to develop the
"Framework for Voluntary Oversight" of OTC derivatives activities of unregulated
affiliates of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") registered broker
dealers. In March of 1995, the DPG agreed with the SEC to implement the
framework. The framework encompasses management controls, enhanced reporting,
evaluation of risk in relation to capital and counterparty relations.
Salomon's adoption of the DPG framework resulted in modifications and/or
enhancements to Salomon Smith Barney's existing control procedures, including
the establishment by the Board of Directors of an OTC Derivatives Activity and
Transaction Oversight Committee ("Authorizing Body"), a Board-reviewed firmwide
market risk limit, a quarterly SEC and CFTC reporting package, annual reviews of
internal risk management control objectives and reviews by Salomon's external
auditors (provided to the SEC and CFTC) of inventory pricing and modeling
procedures.
The Authorizing Body, which consists of senior risk managers and senior control
managers from Salomon's businesses, has established guidelines which include
Salomon's framework for independent market risk measurement and monitoring; the
scope of permitted activity for Salomon's OTC derivative activities both as
dealer and end user; and the establishment of requirements for the periodic
review of risks related to the credit, funding, legal and processing aspects of
its derivatives activities.
The reports provided to the SEC and CFTC by Salomon and other DPG participants
provide insight into the OTC derivative activities conducted by unregulated
affiliates of U.S. broker dealers. Information provided by Salomon on such
reports includes:
- firmwide current credit exposure to its top 20 current net exposure
counterparties,
- firmwide current exposures by counterparty credit rating,
- potential exposures by counterparty credit rating,
- net revenues derived from OTC derivative activities in unregulated
entities, and
- OTC derivatives business revenue sensitivity to certain market
movements.
Derivatives activities, like Salomon Smith Barney's other ongoing business
activities, give rise to market, credit, and operational risks. Market risk
represents the risk of loss from adverse market price movements. While market
risk relating to derivatives is clearly an important consideration for
intermediaries such as Salomon Smith Barney, such risk represents only a
component of overall market risk, which arises from activities in non-derivative
instruments as well. Consequently, the scope of Salomon Smith Barney's market
risk management procedures extends beyond derivatives to include all financial
instruments and commodities. Credit risk is the loss that Salomon Smith Barney
would incur if counterparties failed to perform pursuant to their contractual
obligations. While credit risk is not a principal consideration with respect to
exchange-traded instruments, it is a major factor with respect to
non-exchange-traded OTC instruments. Whenever possible, Salomon Smith Barney
uses industry
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master netting agreements to reduce aggregate credit exposure. Swap and foreign
exchange agreements are documented utilizing counterparty master netting
agreements supplemented by trade confirmations. Over the past several years,
Salomon Smith Barney has enhanced the funding and risk management of its
derivatives activities through the increased use of bilateral security
agreements. Salomon Smith Barney, in particular, has been an industry leader in
promoting the use of this risk reduction technique. Based on notional amounts,
at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, approximately 80% and 72% of
Salomon Smith Barney's swap portfolio was subject to the bilateral exchange of
collateral. This initiative, combined with the success of Salomon Swapco Inc,
Salomon Smith Barney's triple-A rated derivatives subsidiary, has greatly
strengthened the liquidity profile of Salomon Smith Barney's derivative trading
activities. See "Risk Management" for discussions of Salomon Smith Barney's
management of market, credit, and operational risks.
NATURE AND TERMS OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Salomon Smith Barney and its subsidiaries enter into various bilateral financial
contracts involving future settlement, which are based upon a predetermined
principal or par value (referred to as the "notional" amount). Such instruments
include swaps, swap options, caps and floors, futures contracts, forward
purchase and sale agreements, option contracts and warrants. Transactions are
conducted either through organized exchanges or OTC. For a discussion of the
nature and terms of these instruments see Note 20 to the supplemental
consolidated financial statements.
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY'S USE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Salomon Smith Barney's use of derivatives can be broadly classified between
trading and non-trading activities. The vast majority of Salomon Smith Barney's
derivatives use is in its trading activities, which include market-making
activities for customers and the execution of proprietary trading strategies.
Salomon Smith Barney's derivative counterparties consist primarily of other
major derivative dealers, financial institutions, insurance companies, pension
funds and investment companies, and other corporations. The scope of permitted
derivatives activities both for trading and non-trading purposes for each of
Salomon Smith Barney's businesses is defined by the Authorizing Body.
Trading Activities
A fundamental activity of Salomon Smith Barney is to provide market liquidity to
its customers across a broad range of financial instruments, including
derivatives. Salomon Smith Barney also seeks to generate returns by executing
proprietary trading strategies which are generally longer term in nature. By
their very nature, proprietary trading activities represent the assumption of
risk. However, trading positions are constructed in a manner that seeks to
define and limit risk taking only to those risks that Salomon Smith Barney
intends to assume. The most significant derivatives-related activity conducted
by Salomon Smith Barney is in fixed-income derivatives, which includes interest
rate swaps, financial futures, swaps, swap options, and caps and floors. Other
derivative transactions, such as currency swaps, forwards and options as well as
derivatives linked to equities, are also regularly executed by Salomon Smith
Barney. Salomon Smith Barney generally earns a spread from market-making
transactions involving derivatives, as it generally does from its market-making
activities for non-derivative transactions. Salomon Smith Barney also utilizes
derivatives to manage the market risk inherent in the securities inventories and
derivative portfolios it maintains for market-making purposes as well as its
"book" of swap agreements and related transactions with customers. Salomon Smith
Barney conducts its commodities dealer activities in organized futures exchanges
as well as in OTC forward markets. Salomon Smith Barney executes transactions
involving commodities options, forwards and swaps, much in the same manner as it
does in the financial markets.
Non-Trading Activities
Salomon Smith Barney also makes significant use of financial derivatives for
non-trading, or end user, purposes. Such activities are significant, though not
nearly as extensive as its use of derivatives for trading purposes. As an end
user, these instruments provide Salomon Smith Barney with added flexibility in
the management of its capital and funding costs. Interest rate swaps are
utilized to effectively convert the majority of Salomon Smith Barney's
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fixed-rate term debt, a portion of its short-term borrowings and its guaranteed
preferred beneficial interests in Company subordinated debt securities (TRUPS)
to variable-rate obligations. Cross-currency swaps and forward currency
contracts are utilized to effectively convert a portion of its non-U.S. dollar
denominated term debt to U.S. dollar denominated obligations and to minimize the
variability in equity and book value per share otherwise attributable to
exchange rate movements.
Notional Amounts
Notional amounts of derivatives are the underlying principal amounts used to
calculate contractual cash flows to be exchanged between derivatives
counterparties. The notional amounts presented in this report are only a rough
indicator of the volume of derivative instrument activity and are not indicative
of the level of market or credit risk assumed by Salomon Smith Barney through
their use.
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVES
The way in which Salomon Smith Barney reports derivative instruments in its
financial statements depends on both the type and purpose of the derivative
instruments. Derivative instruments used for trading purposes, including those
used to hedge trading positions, are marked to market value or, when market
prices are not readily available, fair value is determined on a comparable
basis, for example, by using matrix or model pricing. Changes in market price or
fair value are recognized currently in earnings in "Principal transactions." The
market or fair value of derivatives used for trading purposes is included in
"Contractual commitments" within either assets or liabilities, as appropriate,
in the supplemental consolidated statement of financial condition. Derivative
receivables and payables are netted by counterparty when a legal right of offset
exists under a legally enforceable master netting agreement. Derivative
receivables and payables are netted across products and against cash collateral
if such provisions are included in the master netting and cash collateral
agreements. The determination of market or fair value involves various factors,
including the potential impact on market prices of liquidating positions over a
reasonable time period, and counterparty credit quality. When marking derivative
positions to market, higher risk counterparties warrant a higher risk premium,
or yield to Salomon Smith Barney, which equates to a lower price. Credit-related
adjustments are applied in determining the carrying amount of Salomon Smith
Barney's derivatives portfolio. These adjustments consider, among other things,
concentrations of exposure, netting agreements, and expected defaults. In
specific situations in which individual counterparties experience financial
difficulties that compromise their ability to meet their contractual obligations
to Salomon Smith Barney, reserves are established to cover such exposure. As
part of its mark-to-market policy, Salomon Smith Barney provides for the future
operational costs of maintaining long-term derivatives.
Interest rate swaps, including cross-currency swaps, which are used to convert
Salomon Smith Barney's fixed rate term debt, short-term borrowings and TRUPS
obligations to variable rate obligations, are not marked to market. Instead, the
net inflows or outflows are recorded as adjustments to interest expense.
Non-U.S. dollar denominated debt issued by Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc.
(Parent Company) is translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates prevailing at
the end of each reporting period. Except for debt specifically identified as a
hedge of an investment in a subsidiary with a functional currency other than the
U.S. dollar, the translation impact is included in income. Salomon Smith Barney
mitigates this exposure by entering into forward currency purchase and swap
agreements. The impact of marking such agreements to prevailing exchange rates
is also included in income. Salomon Smith Barney also enters into forward
currency sales contracts to hedge investments in subsidiaries with functional
currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The impact of marking such contracts to
prevailing exchange rates is included in "Cumulative translation adjustments" as
is the impact of translating the investments being hedged.
Additional Derivatives-Related Disclosures
o Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
o Note 5 - Principal Transaction Revenues
o Note 11 - Debt
o Note 20 - Trading Securities, Commodities, Derivatives and Related
Risks
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RISK MANAGEMENT
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Effective management of the risks inherent in Salomon Smith Barney's businesses
is critical. The following section discusses the risks inherent in Salomon Smith
Barney's businesses, procedures in place to manage such risks, and initiatives
underway to continue to enhance Salomon Smith Barney's management of risk.
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MARKET RISK
Market risk represents the potential loss Salomon Smith Barney may incur as a
result of absolute and relative price movements in financial instruments,
commodities and contractual commitments, price volatility, changes in yield
curves, currency fluctuations and changes in market liquidity. Salomon Smith
Barney utilizes a mark-to-market accounting policy for a substantial majority of
items recorded on the balance sheet as well as off-balance-sheet derivatives.
When market prices are not readily available, fair value is determined on a
comparable basis, for example, by using matrix or model pricing. Prices are
adjusted, where appropriate, to address factors such as the market liquidity of
the instrument, aging or holding period of the instrument, and credit quality of
the counterparty. The market liquidity component considers the size of positions
relative to the market and would generally result in a markdown of a position as
its relative size is increased. Salomon Smith Barney considers this to be an
integral component of mark-to-market accounting. Salomon Smith Barney manages
market risk across both on- and off-balance sheet products. This, together with
Salomon Smith Barney's mark-to-market accounting policy, means that separate
discussion of market risk for individual products, including derivatives, is not
meaningful. The distinguishing risks relative to derivatives are credit risk and
funding (liquidity) risk, which is roughly equivalent to the risk of margin
calls. Each type of risk can be increased or decreased by market movements. See
"Risk Management - Credit Risk - Credit Exposure from Derivative Activities".
Within Salomon Smith Barney's trading businesses, sound management of market
risk has always been a critical consideration. The sections that follow discuss
organizational elements of market risk management, as well as specific risk
management tools and techniques. Salomon Smith Barney has sought to
institutionalize these elements across all its businesses. Efforts to further
strengthen Salomon Smith Barney's management of market risk are ongoing and the
enhancement of risk management systems and reporting, including the development
and utilization of quantitative tools, is of major importance. Nevertheless, the
basis for strong risk management is the expertise and judgment of Salomon Smith
Barney's trading professionals and senior management, and open lines of
communication.
Salomon Smith Barney's Risk Management Control Framework
Salomon Smith Barney's risk management control framework is based upon the
ongoing participation of senior management, business unit managers and the
coordinated efforts of various support units throughout the firm.
Salomon Smith Barney's risk management capabilities meet or exceed the risk
management requirements of major regulatory and reporting bodies such as the
Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodities Futures and Trading Commission,
and the Derivatives Policy Group's Framework for Voluntary Oversight of OTC
Derivatives Activity; Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; the Federal
Reserve Bank; the Securities and Futures Authority and the Group of Thirty.
These requirements include the establishment of appropriate market and credit
risk controls, policies and procedures; appropriate senior management risk
oversight with thorough risk analysis and reporting; and independent risk
management with capabilities to evaluate and monitor risk limits.
Inventory Control and Valuation
With regard to Salomon Smith Barney's inventory (financial instruments,
commodities and contractual commitments), the Co-Chairmen and Co-Chief Executive
Officers determine the appropriate risk profile of
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Salomon Smith Barney with assistance from the Risk Management Committee. This
committee is comprised of senior business managers, the Chief Financial Officer
and the Chief Risk Officer and reviews and recommends appropriate levels of
risk, reviews risk capital allocations, balance sheet and regulatory capital
usage by business units and recommends overall risk policies and controls. Prior
to the Merger, this committee was comprised of the Vice Chairman of Salomon
Brothers, Salomon's Global Risk Manager, the Chairman and CEO of Salomon, the
Chairman and CEO of Salomon Brothers and the heads of the major risk-taking
business units. Lastly, an independent Global Risk Management Group provides
technical and quantitative analysis of the market risk associated with inventory
to the Co-Chairmen and Co-Chief Executive Officers and members of the Risk
Management Committee on a frequent basis.
Inventory is necessary for an active market maker, but can be a major source of
liquidity risk. Monitoring Salomon Smith Barney's inventory levels and
composition and oversight for inventory pricing is the responsibility of the
Global Risk Management Group and various support units, which monitor inventory
on a position by position level, and employs specific risk models to track
inventory exposure in credit markets, emerging markets and the mortgage market.
Salomon Smith Barney also provides for liquidity risk by imposing markdowns as
the age of the inventory increases. Inventory event risk, both for issuer credit
and emerging markets, is analyzed with the involvement of senior traders,
economists and credit department personnel. Market scenarios for the major
emerging markets are maintained and updated to reflect the event risk for the
emerging market inventory. In addition, Salomon Smith Barney, as a dealer of
securities in the global capital markets, has risk to issuers of fixed income
securities for the timely payment of principal and interest. Principal risk is
reviewed by the Global Risk Management Group, which identifies and reports major
risks undertaken by the trading businesses. The Credit Department (the
"Department") combines principal risk positions with credit risks resulting from
market and delivery risk to review aggregate exposures by counterparty, industry
and country.
Risk Limits
Salomon Smith Barney's trading businesses have implemented desk and business
unit limits on exposure to risk factors. These limits, which are intended to
enforce the discipline of communicating and gaining approval for higher risk
positions, are periodically reviewed by the Global Risk Management Group.
Individual desks may not exceed risk limits without the approval of the business
unit head. Business units may not exceed risk limits without the approval of the
appropriate members of the Global Risk Management Group.
Theoretical Revenue Reconciliation
The trading units of Salomon Smith Barney, the Global Risk Management Group and
various support units perform periodic revenue reconciliations, comparing actual
revenues with the revenue outcome that would have been expected based on risk
factor exposures. A discrepancy between the expected revenue impact for a given
market event and the actual revenues may indicate an unexplained dimension of
market risk. Comparing the two thus provides a fundamental check that risk
management is capturing all the material market risk factors and that the
sources of trading risk and trading revenue are consistent with the realized
revenue.
Tools for Risk Management and Reporting
Salomon Smith Barney's global risk measurement begins with the identification of
relevant market risk factors. These core risk factors vary from market to
market, and region to region. For example, in fixed income markets, risk factors
include interest rates, yield curve slopes, credit spreads, and interest rate
volatility. In equity markets, risk factors include equity index exposure,
equity volatility and equity index spreads. In the foreign exchange market, risk
factors are exchange rates and exchange rate volatility. In the commodities
markets, risk factors include price levels, spreads and the volatility of
prices. Salomon Smith Barney identifies other factors specific to trading
strategies as well as risk factors significant to Salomon Smith Barney as a
whole, such as aggregate credit spread exposure, that may not be significant for
individual desks. Overall, more than one hundred risk factors are employed. Risk
factors are used in three types of analysis: stress analysis, value-at-risk
analysis and scenario analysis.
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Stress Analysis Salomon Smith Barney performs stress analysis by repricing
inventory positions for specified upward and downward moves in risk factors, and
computing the revenue implications of these repricings. Stress analysis is a
useful tool for identifying exposures that appear to be relatively small in the
current environment but grow more than proportionately with changes in risk
factors. Such risk is typical of a number of derivative instruments, including
options sold, many mortgage derivatives and a number of structured products.
Stress analysis provides for the measurement of the potential impact of
extremely large moves in risk factors, which, though infrequent, can be expected
to occur from time to time.
Value-at-Risk Analysis. Under value-at-risk analysis, revenue implications are
computed for individual simulations, each based on a random outcome for the
individual risk factors. Value-at-risk is a summary statistic constructed by
performing thousands of simulations from which a probability distribution of
revenues is derived. It is of limited value for internal risk management in that
it does not give any indication of which individual exposures are problematic or
which of the many risk factor simulations are particularly worrisome. However,
it does provide a concise and simple measure of risk.
Scenario Analysis. Scenario analysis is a tool that generates forward-looking
"what-if" simulations for specified changes in market factors. For example, a
scenario analysis could simulate the impact of a dramatic tightening by the
Federal Reserve Board. The revenue implications of the specified scenario are
quantified not only for Salomon Smith Barney as a whole, but on a business unit
basis and on a geographic basis. The risk management system keeps track of many
scenarios developed by both members of the Group and Salomon Smith Barney's
economists and strategists.
CREDIT RISK
Credit risk represents the loss Salomon Smith Barney could incur if an issuer or
counterparty is unable or unwilling to perform on its commitments, including the
timely payment of principal and interest or settlement of swap and foreign
exchange transactions, repurchase agreements, securities purchases and sales,
and other contractual obligations. Salomon Smith Barney's credit risk management
process considers the many factors that influence the probability of a potential
loss, including, but not limited to, the issuer's or counterparty's financial
profile, its business prospects and reputation, the specific terms and duration
of the transactions, the exposure of the transactions to market risk,
macroeconomic developments and sovereign risk.
Origin of Credit Risk
In the normal course of its operations, Salomon Smith Barney and its
subsidiaries enter into various transactions which give rise to credit risk.
Credit risk is generally attributable to one or more of the following risks:
market, delivery and default of principal. Market and delivery risks create
credit risk with respect to transactions with counterparties. Default of
principal risk is the risk of nonpayment of the principal and interest of a
security.
The components of market risk such as absolute and relative price movements,
price volatility, changes in yield curves, currency fluctuations, and changes in
market liquidity, result in credit risk when a counterparty's obligation to
Salomon Smith Barney exceeds the obligation of Salomon Smith Barney to the
counterparty. Delivery risk arises from the requirement, in certain
circumstances, to release cash or securities before receiving payment. For both
market and delivery risk, the Credit Department sets credit limits or requires
specific approvals which anticipate the potential exposure of transactions.
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Credit Risk Management at Salomon Smith Barney
The Chief Credit Officer, who is independent of any revenue-generating function,
manages the Department, whose professionals assess, approve, monitor, and
coordinate the extension of credit on a global basis. In considering such risk,
the Department evaluates the risk/return trade-offs as well as current and
potential credit exposures to a counterparty or to groups of counterparties that
are related because of industry, geographic, or economic characteristics. The
Department also has established various credit policies and control procedures
used singularly or in combination, depending upon the circumstances, including:
o establishment of internal guidelines monitored by the Chief Credit
Officer for maximum potential credit exposure to each counterparty
or each issuer and to each country;
o initial credit approval, whereby the approval of a designated member
of the Department is required before execution of a transaction that
does not meet defined parameters;
o credit limits, against which monitoring of transactions is performed
on a daily basis;
o specific clauses in legal agreements for collateral requirements,
cross-default, right of set-off, guarantees, event risk covenants
and two-way mark to market, among others;
o establishment of collateral standards for financing activities and
secured derivatives;
o quarterly analysis of potential exposure for DPG reporting to the
SEC and CFTC, see "Derivative Instruments - Overview;"
o periodic scenario analysis of subsets of the credit portfolio to
evaluate sensitivity to market variables;
o periodic assessment of sovereign risk through analysis of economic
and political developments; and
o periodic review of aged and large inventory positions with the
Global Risk Management Group and various support units.
Credit Risk Management of Commodities-Related Transactions
Phibro's credit department determines the credit limits for counterparties in
its commodities-related activities. Exposure reports, which contain detailed
information about cash flows with customers, goods in transit and forward
mark-to-market positions, are reviewed daily.
Credit Exposure from Derivatives Activities
The following table summarizes Salomon Smith Barney's credit exposure, net of
cash and securities collateral for swap agreements, swap options and caps and
floors and foreign exchange contracts and options at December 31, 1996. These
numbers do not present potential credit exposure that may result from factors
that influence market risk or from the passage of time. Severe changes in market
factors may cause credit exposure to increase suddenly and dramatically. Swap
agreements, swap options, caps and floors include transactions with both short-
and long-term periods of commitment.
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Transactions with
over 3 years to
(billions) All transactions maturity 1996 average
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Swaps, swap options, caps and floors:
Risk classes 1 and 2 $1.1 $ .8 $1.0
Risk class 3 1.2 .6 1.0
Risk classes 4 and 5 .7 .3 .8
Risk classes 6, 7 and 8 -- .1 .1
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$3.0 $1.8 $2.9
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Foreign exchange contracts and
options:
Risk classes 1 and 2 $ .8 -- $ .6
Risk class 3 .3 -- .3
Risk classes 4 and 5 .1 -- .1
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$1.2 -- $1.0
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To monitor credit risk, Salomon Smith Barney utilizes a series of eight internal
designations of counterparty credit quality. These designations are analogous to
external credit ratings whereby risk classes one through three are high quality
investment grades. Risk classes four and five include counterparties ranging
from the lowest investment grade to the highest non-investment grade. Risk
classed six, seven and eight represent higher risk counterparties.
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With respect to sovereign risk related to derivatives, credit exposure at
December 31, 1996 was primarily to counterparties in the U.S. ($1.7 billion),
Germany ($.5 billion), Japan ($.4 billion), Great Britain ($.3 billion), Italy
($.2 billion) and Switzerland ($.2 billion).
OPERATIONAL RISK
As a major intermediary in financial and commodities markets, Salomon Smith
Barney is directly exposed to market risk and credit risk, which arise in the
normal course of its business activities. Slightly less direct, but of critical
importance, are risks pertaining to operational and back office support. This is
particularly the case in a rapidly changing and increasingly global environment
with increasing transaction volumes and an expansion in the number and
complexity of products in the marketplace. Such risks include:
o Operational/Settlement Risk - the risk of financial and opportunity
loss and legal liability attributable to operational problems, such
as inaccurate pricing of transactions, untimely trade execution,
clearance and/or settlement, or the inability to process large
volumes of transactions. Salomon Smith Barney is subject to
increased risks with respect to its trading activities in emerging
markets securities, where clearance, settlement, and custodial risks
are often greater than in more established markets.
o Technological Risk - the risk of loss attributable to technological
limitations or hardware failure that constrain Salomon Smith
Barney's ability to gather, process, and communicate information
efficiently and securely, without interruption, with customers,
among units within Salomon Smith Barney, and in the markets where
Salomon Smith Barney participates. In addition, Salomon Smith Barney
must enhance its systems to process dates starting with the year
2000 and to address the technological implications that will result
from regulatory and market changes, such as Europe's Economic and
Monetary Union.
o Legal/Documentation Risk - the risk of loss attributable to
deficiencies in the documentation of transactions (such as trade
confirmations) and customer relationships (such as master netting
agreements) or errors that result in noncompliance with applicable
legal and regulatory requirements.
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o Financial Control Risk - the risk of loss attributable to
limitations in financial systems and controls; strong financial
systems and controls ensure that assets are safeguarded, that
transactions are executed in accordance with management's
authorization, and that financial information utilized by management
and communicated to external parties, including Salomon Smith
Barney's stockholder, creditors, and regulators, is free of material
errors.
As the above risks are largely interrelated, so are Salomon Smith Barney's
actions to mitigate and manage them. Salomon Smith Barney's Chief Administrative
Officer is responsible for, among other things, oversight of global operations
and technology. An essential element in mitigating the risks noted above is the
optimization of information technology and the ability to manage and implement
change. To be an effective competitor in an information-driven business of a
global nature requires the development of global systems and databases that
ensure increased and more timely access to reliable data.
Consumer Finance Services
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Year Ended December 31,
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1996 1995 1994
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Net Net Net
(millions) Revenues Income Revenues Income Revenues Income
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Consumer Finance Services $1,411 $ 223 $1,354 $ 246 $1,239 $ 227
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Despite strong growth in receivables during the second half of 1996, net income
in 1996 was lower than 1995, as expected, driven by a higher provision for loan
losses reflecting industry trends associated with personal bankruptcies.
Consumer finance receivables rose to $8.071 billion at December 31, 1996, a 12%
increase from year-end 1995. This growth occurred primarily in real estate loan
and personal loan products generated by Commercial Credit's branch office
network and through Primerica Financial Services (PFS).
Consumer Finance net income in 1995 increased by 9% over 1994, primarily
reflecting a 7% increase in average receivables outstanding highlighted by an
11% increase in personal loan average receivables outstanding, which is the
highest margin product line.
While total interest margin increased from the 1995 period due to the increase
in the portfolio, average net interest margin declined 15 basis points in 1996
to 8.64% from 8.79% in 1995, reflecting a decline to 15.24% from 15.64% in the
average yield, partially offset by a decrease in cost of funds. The decline in
average yield was due to the run-off of older, higher yielding real estate
loans, growth in lower yielding higher quality first mortgage real estate loans
and higher levels of non-accruing personal loans. The average yield on
receivables outstanding was 15.41% in 1994, and average net interest margin was
8.76%.
Consumer Finance borrows from the corporate treasury operations of Commercial
Credit Company (CCC), a major holding company subsidiary of TRV that raises
funds externally. For fixed rate loan products, Consumer Finance is charged
agreed-upon rates that generally have been set within a narrow range and
approximated 7% in 1996, 1995 and 1994. For variable rate loan products,
Consumer Finance is charged rates based on prevailing short-term rates. CCC's
actual cost of funds may be higher or lower than rates charged to Consumer
Finance, with the difference reflected in the Corporate and Other segment.
Delinquencies in excess of 60 days rose to 2.38% at December 31, 1996 compared
to 2.14% at December 31, 1995, versus the historically low level of 1.88% in
1994. Correspondingly, the charge-off rate, which had been at record low levels
in 1994, moved higher in 1996 and 1995 -- reaching 2.91% in 1996 and 2.28% in
1995 versus
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2.08% in 1994. This increase in delinquencies and charge-offs reflects a
continued high level of personal bankruptcies, a national trend that shows no
indication of reversing itself.
The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of net outstandings was 2.97% at
year-end 1996 compared to 2.66% at year-end 1995 and 2.64% at year-end 1994.
The total number of offices at year-end 1996 stood at 859, which includes the
addition of 10 offices from the first quarter 1996 acquisition of Hawaii-based
Servco Financial Corp. During the year the Company completed its conversion of
27 existing retail offices into $.M.A.R.T.SM Solution Centers -- devoted
exclusively to servicing the segment's growing business of underwriting real
estate loans for PFS.
As of, or for, the
Year Ended December 31,
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1996 1995 1994
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Allowance for credit losses as a %
of net outstandings 2.97% 2.66% 2.64%
Charge-off rate for the year 2.91% 2.28% 2.08%
60 + days past due on a contractual basis as a %
of gross consumer finance receivables at year-end 2.38% 2.14% 1.88%
Insurance subsidiaries of the Company provide credit life, health and property
insurance to Consumer Finance customers. Premiums earned were $155 million in
1996, $139 million in 1995 and $115 million in 1994. The increase in premiums
year-over-year is the result of growth in receivables and expanded availability
of certain products in additional states.
Asset Quality -- Consumer Finance assets totaled approximately $9.1 billion at
December 31, 1996, of which $7.9 billion, or 87%, represented the net consumer
finance receivables (including accrued interest and the allowance for credit
losses). These receivables were predominantly residential real estate-secured
loans and personal loans. Receivable quality depends on the likelihood of
repayment. The Company seeks to reduce its risks by focusing on individual
lending, making a greater number of smaller loans than would be practical in
commercial markets, and maintaining disciplined control over the underwriting
process. The Company has a geographically diverse portfolio as described in Note
10 of Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company
believes that its loss reserves on the consumer finance receivables are
appropriate given current circumstances. If the charge-off and delinquency rates
continue to increase, the Company would anticipate increasing the loss reserves.
Of the remaining Consumer Finance assets, approximately $755 million were
investments of insurance subsidiaries, including $629 million of fixed income
securities and $69 million of short-term investments with a weighted average
quality rating of A1.
Outlook -- The Consumer Finance results during 1996 continued to be influenced
by a higher level of loan losses, as a result of a higher level of personal
bankruptcies. Also, near-term earnings for Consumer Finance are expected to be
affected by establishing reserves on new business and a higher level of
expenses, as the Company implements additional investments in marketing,
training and systems enhancements in order to capitalize on future growth
opportunities. Consumer Finance is also affected by the interest rate
environment and general economic conditions. Although the lower interest rate
environment, should it continue, is not expected to have a material effect on
Consumer Finance yields, it has resulted in modest downward pressure on interest
rates charged
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on new receivables secured by real estate. For the Company overall, however,
these trends would be offset by the lower costs of funds in such an environment.
From time to time low interest rates combined with aggressive competitor pricing
may increase the likelihood of prepayments of mortgages loans. This impact has
been mitigated by a number of programs instituted by the Company including those
designed to attract first mortgage business. Continued low interest rates could
result in a reduction of the interest rates that CCC charges Consumer Finance on
borrowed funds.
Life Insurance Services
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Year Ended December 31,
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1996 1995 1994
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Net Net Net
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Travelers Life and Annuity (1), (2) $2,339 $ 371 $2,502 $ 330 $2,198 $ 211
Primerica Financial Services (3) 1,426 282 1,356 251 1,290 210
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Total Life Insurance Services $3,765 $ 653 $3,858 $ 581 $3,488 $ 421
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(1) Net income includes $11 million, $48 million and $1 million of reported
investment portfolio gains in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
(2) Excludes results of MetraHealth which are classified as discontinued
operations.
(3) Net income includes $9 million, $20 million and $7 million of reported
investment portfolio gains in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively, and in
1996 a portion of the gain ($4 million) from the disposition of RCM.
Travelers Life and Annuity
Travelers Life and Annuity consists of annuity, life and health products
marketed by The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC) under the Travelers name and
the individual accident and health operations of Transport Life (through
September 29, 1995 -- the date of spin-off). Among the range of products offered
are individual universal and term life and long-term care insurance, payout
annuities and fixed and variable deferred annuities to individuals and small
businesses and group pension deposit products, including guaranteed investment
contracts and annuities for employer-sponsored retirement and savings plans.
These products are primarily marketed through The Copeland Companies (Copeland),
an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TIC, Smith Barney Financial Consultants
and a core group of approximately 500 independent agencies. The majority of the
annuity business and a substantial portion of the life business written by
Travelers Life and Annuity is accounted for as investment contracts, with the
result that the premium deposits collected are not included in revenues.
Earnings before portfolio gains increased 28% to $360 million in 1996, compared
to $282 million in 1995 and 34% from 1995 to 1994. Improved earnings during 1996
were largely driven by strong investment income, reflecting repositioning of the
investment portfolio over the past year. In addition, earnings benefited from
the reinvestment of the proceeds from the sale of the Company's interest in
MetraHealth in the 1995 fourth quarter, partially offset by the loss of earnings
from Transport Life, which was spun off to TRV stockholders in September 1995.
Also offsetting this increase were higher expenses, a portion of which relates
to higher corporate expense allocations of amounts previously absorbed in other
segments. Earnings growth attributable to strong sales of recently introduced
products -- including less capital-intensive variable life insurance and
annuities -- was partially offset by the gradual decline in the amount of higher
margin business written several years ago.
Improved sales through Copeland, Smith Barney Financial Consultants, and a
nationwide network of independent agents, reflect the ongoing effort to build
market share by strengthening relationships in key distribution channels. Future
sales should also benefit from Standard & Poor's recently announced upgrading of
The Travelers Insurance Company's claims paying ability to AA- ("Excellent").
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Deferred annuity policyholder account balances and benefit reserves grew to
$13.2 billion at year-end 1996, up from $11.3 billion at year-end 1995 and $9.5
billion at year-end 1994. Net written premiums and deposits, which benefited in
1996 from a continuation of the strong fourth quarter 1995 Smith Barney
marketing initiative, were $1.991 billion in 1996 compared to $1.649 billion in
1995 and $1.262 billion in 1994 (excluding Transport Life).
Payout and group annuity account balances and reserves declined to $10.9 billion
at year-end 1996, compared to $12.0 billion at year-end 1995 and $13.6 billion
at year-end 1994, reflecting run-off of low margin guaranteed investment
contracts written in prior years. Net written premiums and deposits (excluding
those of affiliates) rose to $1.201 billion in 1996 from $1.085 billion in 1995
and $818 million in 1994.
Net written premiums and deposits for individual life insurance rose 17% in 1996
to $291.4 million from $249.3 million in 1995 and $282 million in 1994
(excluding Transport Life, which was spun off in September 1995). Life insurance
in force was $50.4 billion at December 31, 1996, up from $49.2 billion at
year-end 1995 and $48.4 billion at year-end 1994 (excluding Transport Life).
Net written premiums for the growing Long Term Care insurance line reached
$127.7 million for 1996 compared to $88.2 million in 1995 and $61.3 million in
1994.
Outlook -- Travelers Life and Annuity should benefit from growth in the aging
population who are becoming more focused on the need to accumulate adequate
savings for retirement, to protect these savings and to plan for the transfer of
wealth to the next generation. Travelers Life and Annuity is well-positioned to
take advantage of the favorable long-term demographic trends through its strong
financial position, widespread brand name recognition and broad array of
competitive life, annuity and long-term care insurance products sold through the
three established distribution channels.
However, competition in both product pricing and customer service is
intensifying. While there has been some consolidation within the industry, other
financial services organizations are increasingly involved in the sale and/or
distribution of insurance products. Deregulation of the banking industry,
including possible reform of restrictions on entry into the insurance business,
will likely accelerate this trend. Also, the annuities business is interest
sensitive, and swings in interest rates could influence sales and retention of
in force policies. In order to strengthen its competitive position, Travelers
Life and Annuity expects to maintain a current product portfolio, further
diversify its distribution channels, and retain its healthy financial position
through strong sales growth and maintenance of an efficient cost structure.
Primerica Financial Services
Earnings before portfolio gains and the gain on disposition of RCM increased 16%
over 1995 and 14% from 1995 to 1994. This growth reflects higher sales of mutual
funds and consumer loans as well as continued growth in life insurance in force
and improving life insurance margins.
New term life insurance sales were $52.0 billion in face amount for 1996,
compared to $53.0 billion in 1995, and $57.4 billion in 1994. The number of
policies issued was 247,600 in 1996, compared to 266,600 in 1995, and 299,400 in
1994, consistent with the industry-wide downturn in new life insurance sales for
these periods. During this time, PFS has focused upon the strategic expansion of
its business beyond life insurance and now offers a greater variety of financial
products and services, delivered through its sales force. Life insurance in
force at year-end 1996 reached $359.9 billion, up from $348.2 billion at
year-end 1995 and $335.0 billion at year-end 1994, and continued to reflect good
policy persistency.
PFS has traditionally offered mutual funds to customers as a means to invest the
relative savings realized through the purchase of term life insurance as
compared to traditional whole life insurance. Sales of mutual funds were $2.327
billion in 1996 compared to $1.551 billion in 1995 and $1.622 billion in 1994.
Approximately 37% of
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initial U.S. sales in 1996 were from the Smith Barney products, predominantly
the Concert SeriesSM which PFS first introduced to its market in March 1996.
Loan receivables from the $.M.A.R.T. (real-estate loans) and $.A.F.E. (personal
loans) products of Consumer Finance, which are reflected in the assets of
Consumer Finance, continued to advance during the year and were $1.524 billion
at December 31, 1996 compared to $1.258 billion at December 31, 1995, and $1.107
billion at December 31, 1994. PFS's Secure property and casualty insurance
product (automobile and homeowners insurance) -- issued through Travelers
Property Casualty Corp. -- continues to experience healthy growth in
applications and policies and currently has been introduced in 37 states. More
than 6,300 agents are licensed to sell this product.
Outlook -- Over the last few years, programs including sales and product
training were begun that are designed to maintain high compliance standards,
increase the number of producing agents and customer contacts and, ultimately,
increase production levels. Additionally, increased effort has been made to
provide all PFS customers full access to all PFS marketed lines. Insurance in
force is continuing to grow and the number of producing agents is stable. A
continuation of these trends could positively influence future operations. PFS
continues to expand cross-selling with other Company subsidiaries of products
such as loans, mutual funds and, most recently, property and casualty insurance
(automobile and homeowners).
Property & Casualty Insurance Services
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Year Ended December 31,
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(millions) 1996 1995 1994
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Net Net Net
Revenues Income Revenues Income Revenues Income
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Commercial Lines (1) $5,528 $ 215 $3,063 $ 343 $3,058 $ 146
Personal Lines (2) 2,685 281 1,482 110 1,480 103
Financing Costs and Other 11 (87) -- -- -- --
Minority Interest -- (47) -- -- -- --
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Total Property & Casualty Insurance
Services $8,224 $ 362 $4,545 $ 453 $4,538 $ 249
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(1) Net income includes $21 million and $36 million of reported investment
portfolio gains in 1996 and 1995, respectively, and $73 million of
reported investment portfolio losses in 1994 and $453 million of charges
in 1996 related to the acquisition of Aetna P&C.
(2) Net income includes $5 million of reported investment portfolio losses in
1996, $6 million of reported investment portfolio gains in 1995 and $18
million of reported investment portfolio losses in 1994. 1996 also
benefits from $31 million of adjustments related to the acquisition of
Aetna P&C. 1994 also includes a $19 million gain from the sale of Bankers
and Shippers Insurance Company.
Segment earnings include the property and casualty operations of Aetna P&C for
periods subsequent to April 2, 1996. Certain production statistics related to
Aetna P&C operations are provided for comparative purposes for periods prior to
April 2, 1996 and are not reflected in such prior period revenues or operating
results.
As previously indicated, TAP incurred charges during 1996 related to the
acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C. These charges resulted primarily from
anticipated costs of the merger and the application of Travelers strategies,
policies and practices to Aetna P&C reserves. The charges include:
o $229.1 million after tax and minority interest ($430 million before
tax and minority interest) in reserve increases, net of reinsurance,
related primarily to cumulative injury claims other than asbestos
(CIOTA);
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o $44.8 million after tax and minority interest ($84 million before
tax and minority interest) in additional asbestos liabilities
pursuant to an existing settlement agreement with a customer of
Aetna P&C;
o a $32 million after tax and minority interest ($60 million before
tax and minority interest) charge related to premium collection
issues on loss sensitive programs, specifically large deductible
products;
o a $21.8 million after tax and minority interest ($41 million before
tax and minority interest) provision for uncollectibility of
reinsurance recoverables of Aetna P&C determined by applying the
Company's normal guidelines for estimating collectibility of such
accounts; and
o an $18.7 million after tax and minority interest ($35 million before
tax and minority interest) provision for lease and severance costs
of Travelers Indemnity related to the restructuring plan for the
merger.
Commercial Lines
Earnings before portfolio gains/losses and acquisition-related charges increased
111% to $647 million in 1996 from $307 million in 1995, primarily reflecting
income from the acquisition of Aetna P&C, the emerging benefits of expense
reduction initiatives associated with the integration of the two companies and
strong investment income. Earnings before portfolio gains/losses increased 40%
to $307 million in 1995 compared to $219 million in 1994. The improvement
relative to 1994 primarily resulted from an increase in net investment income
and improved loss trends in the workers' compensation line.
Commercial Lines net written premiums were $4.084 billion in 1996 (excluding a
one-time adjustment associated with a reinsurance transaction) compared to
$2.309 billion in 1995 and $2.391 billion in 1994. Premium equivalents for 1996
were $2.596 billion compared to $2.821 billion in 1995 and $2.990 billion in
1994. Premium equivalents, which are associated largely with National Accounts,
represent estimates of premiums that customers would have been charged under a
fully insured arrangement and do not represent actual premium revenues.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), Commercial Lines net written premiums for
1996 totaled $4.690 billion, compared to $5.144 billion for 1995 and $5.481
billion in 1994. These decreases reflect the highly competitive marketplace and
the Company's selective underwriting. On the same combined total basis, premium
equivalents for 1996 totaled $2.712 billion, compared to $3.458 billion in 1995.
The decrease in premium equivalents reflects a depopulation of involuntary pools
as the loss experience of workers' compensation improves and insureds move to
voluntary markets, the Company's selective renewal activity to address the
competitive pricing environment and its continued success in lowering workers'
compensation losses of customers. Premium equivalents of $2.990 billion for 1994
does not include Aetna P&C. (Historically, Aetna P&C did not track premium
equivalents and such amounts are not available for 1994).
A significant component of Commercial Lines is National Accounts, which works
with national brokers and regional agents providing insurance coverages and
services, primarily workers' compensation, mainly to large corporations.
National Accounts also includes the alternative market business which covers
primarily workers' compensation products and services. National Accounts' net
written premiums for 1996 (excluding a one-time adjustment associated with a
reinsurance transaction) were $803 million compared to $703 million in 1995 and
$835 million in 1994. The 1996 increase reflects the acquisition of Aetna P&C,
partially offset by the Company's selective renewal activity and the highly
competitive marketplace. The 1995 decline reflects selective renewal activity in
response to the competitive pricing environment and the highly competitive
marketplace. National Account premium equivalents were $2.526 billion in 1996
compared to $2.779 billion in 1995 and $2.959 billion in 1994. The decrease in
premium equivalents in 1996 and 1995 reflects a depopulation of involuntary
pools as the loss experience of workers' compensation improves and insureds move
to voluntary markets, the Company's
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selective renewal activity in response to the competitive pricing environment
and its continued success in lowering workers' compensation losses of customers.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), National Accounts net written premiums of
$874 million in 1996 decreased $318 million from 1995. Net written premiums of
$1.192 billion in 1995 decreased $312 million from 1994. The 1996 and 1995
decreases reflect the Company's selective renewal activity and the highly
competitive marketplace. On the same combined total basis, National Accounts
premium equivalents of $2.625 billion for 1996 were $733 million below 1995. The
decrease in premium equivalents in 1996 reflects a depopulation of involuntary
pools as the loss experience of workers' compensation improves and insureds move
to voluntary markets, the Company's selective renewal activity to address the
competitive pricing environment and its continued success in lowering workers'
compensation losses of customers.
For 1996 National Accounts new business, including both premiums and premium
equivalents, was $389 million compared to $444 million in 1995 and $325 million
in 1994. This decrease, despite the Aetna acquisition, is due to the highly
competitive marketplace. The National Accounts business retention ratio dropped
to 82% in 1996 from 84% in 1995 and 88% in 1994. The new business and retention
ratio declines in 1996 reflect the Company's selective renewal activity and the
highly competitive marketplace.
Commercial Accounts serves mid-sized businesses through a network of independent
agents and brokers. Commercial Accounts' net written premiums were $1.485
billion in 1996 compared to $730 million in 1995 and $791 million in 1994. The
increase in 1996 compared to 1995 reflects the acquisition of Aetna P&C,
marginally offset by the highly competitive market, where Commercial Accounts
has continued to be more selective in renewal activity. Programs designed to
leverage underwriting experience in specific industries have demonstrated
continued growth. Commercial Accounts premium equivalents were $69 million in
1996 compared to $41 million in 1995 and $31 million in 1994.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), Commercial Accounts net written premiums of
$1.725 billion for 1996 were $137 million below 1995 premium levels, which were
$266 million below 1994 premium levels. The decrease in 1996 and 1995 in net
written premiums is due to the highly competitive marketplace, the Company's
selective underwriting and the continued softness in guaranteed cost products.
The decrease in 1995 compared to 1994 in net written premiums was partly offset
by the continued growth in Commercial Accounts' industry-specific programs and
in retrospectively rated policies and other loss-responsive products. On the
same combined total basis, Commercial Accounts premium equivalents of $87
million in 1996 were $13 million below 1995 due to the competitive marketplace.
During 1996, new business in Commercial Accounts was $360 million compared to
$269 million in 1995 and $207 million in 1994. The 1996 increase in new
businesses is due to the acquisition of Aetna P&C. The Commercial Accounts
business retention ratio was 72% in 1996 compared to 73% in 1995 and 79% in
1994. These retention ratios reflect Commercial Accounts selective underwriting
policy. Commercial Accounts continues to focus on industry specific programs
which meet strict underwriting guidelines.
Select Accounts serves small businesses through a network of independent agents.
Select Accounts net written premiums were $1.191 billion in 1996 compared to
$542 million in 1995 and $466 million in 1994. The increase in 1996 reflects the
acquisition of Aetna P&C.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), Select Accounts net written premiums of
$1.412 billion for 1996 were $54 million lower than 1995. This decrease reflects
the highly competitive marketplace and the Company's selective underwriting.
Select Accounts
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net written premiums of $1.466 billion for 1995 were $173 million above 1994
premium levels, due primarily to an increase in new business.
New premium business in Select Accounts was $276 million in 1996 compared to
$131 million in 1995 and $112 million in 1994. The 1996 increase in new premium
business is due to the acquisition of Aetna P&C. The Select Accounts business
retention ratio was 78% in 1996 compared to 75% in 1995 and 73% in 1994. The
increase in the 1996 business retention ratio reflects the industry and product
line expertise of the combined company.
Specialty Accounts markets products to national, midsize and small customers and
distributes them through both wholesale brokers and retail agents and brokers
throughout the United States. Specialty Accounts net written premiums were $605
million in 1996 compared to $334 million in 1995 and $299 million in 1994. The
growth in 1996 is primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Aetna P&C
Bond business, the net written premiums of which were $210 million since the
date of acquisition.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), Specialty Accounts net written premiums for
1996 were $679 million compared to $624 million in 1995, and was $556 million in
1994. The 1996 increase compared to 1995 is due to increases in directors' and
officers' liability insurance and errors and omissions coverages.
Catastrophe losses, net of tax and reinsurance, were $31 million in 1996
compared to $7 million in 1995 and $30 million in 1994. Catastrophe losses in
1996 were primarily due to Hurricane Fran and December storms on the West Coast.
The 1994 catastrophe losses were due to winter storms in the first quarter of
1994.
The statutory combined ratio for Commercial Lines for 1996 was 128.1% compared
to 105.0% in 1995 and 124.7% in 1994. The GAAP combined ratio for Commercial
Lines for 1996 was 125.4% compared to 102.2% in 1995 and 107.9% in 1994.
GAAP combined ratios for Commercial Lines differ from statutory combined ratios
primarily due to differences in reporting of revenues and expenses related to
service business, including servicing of residual market pools and deductible
policies. In addition, in 1996, GAAP combined ratios for Commercial Lines differ
from statutory combined ratios due to certain purchase accounting adjustments
recorded in connection with the Aetna P&C acquisition resulting in a charge to
statutory expenses, but not GAAP expenses.
The increase in the 1996 statutory and GAAP combined ratios for Commercial Lines
compared to 1995 was primarily attributable to the charges taken in 1996 related
to the acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C. Excluding these amounts, the
statutory and GAAP combined ratios before policyholder dividends for 1996 would
have been 109.3% and 109.6%, respectively. The increase in the 1996 statutory
and GAAP combined ratios excluding acquisition-related charges compared to the
1995 statutory and GAAP combined ratios is primarily due to the inclusion in
1996 of Aetna P&C's results. Aetna P&C historically has had a higher
underwriting expense ratio, partially offset by a lower loss and LAE ratio, that
reflects the mix of business including the favorable effect of the lower loss
and LAE ratio of the Bond business. The 1994 statutory combined ratio includes a
statutory charge of $225 million for reserve increases for environmental claims
and for a reduction of ceded reinsurance balances. Excluding this charge, the
statutory combined ratio for 1994 was 114.2%. The improvement in the 1995
combined ratios compared to the adjusted 1994 combined ratios was due to the
first quarter 1994 catastrophe losses and favorable loss development in certain
workers' compensation lines and residual markets in 1995.
Personal Lines
Earnings before portfolio gains/losses and acquisition-related adjustments
increased 145% to $255 million in 1996 from $104 million in 1995, primarily
reflecting the post-acquisition results of operations of Aetna P&C,
approximately $70 million of favorable prior year loss development in personal
automobile bodily injury lines, the continued benefit of expense reduction
initiatives and higher net investment income. Earnings before portfolio
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gains/losses were $104 million in 1995 compared to $102 million in 1994. Expense
reduction initiatives and higher net investment income contributed to the
increase in earnings in 1995 relative to 1994, largely offset by benefits from
favorable prior year loss reserve development in 1994 in the personal automobile
line of business. In addition, 1994 benefited from a one-time contribution of $9
million from the favorable resolution of the New Jersey Market Transition
Facility (MTF) deficit as well as earnings from Bankers and Shippers Insurance
Company (Bankers and Shippers) which was sold in October 1994.
Net written premiums for 1996 were $2.359 billion, compared to $1.298 billion in
1995 and $1.433 billion in 1994. The 1996 increase compared to 1995 primarily
reflects the acquisition of Aetna P&C and, to a lesser extent, growth in target
markets, partially offset by reductions due to catastrophe management
strategies. The 1995 decline of $135 million compared to 1994 was attributable
to the sale of Bankers and Shippers in October 1994. Excluding Bankers and
Shippers business, net written premiums for 1995 were up approximately 8% from
1994, reflecting reduced reinsurance ceded and targeted growth in sales through
independent agents.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), Personal Lines net written premiums for
1996 totaled $2.675 billion, up $132 million from $2.543 billion in 1995. This
increase on a combined basis reflects continued growth in targeted automobile
and homeowners markets, partially offset by reductions due to catastrophe
management strategies.
Catastrophe losses, net of taxes and reinsurance, were $58 million in 1996
compared to $12 million in 1995 and $26 million in 1994. Catastrophe losses in
1996 were primarily due to Hurricane Fran, as well as severe first quarter
winter storms and second quarter hail and wind storms. Catastrophe losses in
1994 were primarily due to the severe winter storms in the Northeast during the
first quarter.
The statutory combined ratio for Personal Lines in 1996 was 97.6% compared to
104.4% in 1995 and 100.4% in 1994. The GAAP combined ratio for Personal Lines in
1996 was 94.9% compared to 103.6% in 1995 and 100.5% in 1994.
In 1996, GAAP combined ratios for Personal Lines differ from statutory combined
ratios primarily due to certain purchase accounting adjustments recorded in
connection with the Aetna P&C acquisition resulting in a charge to statutory
expenses, but not GAAP expenses.
The 1996 statutory and GAAP combined ratios for Personal Lines include a benefit
resulting from the Company's review of reserves associated with the acquisition
of Aetna P&C. Excluding this item, the 1996 statutory and GAAP combined ratios
were 100.1% and 97.4%, respectively. The decrease in the 1996 statutory and GAAP
combined ratios excluding this item is predominantly due to the favorable prior
year loss development, primarily in the automobile bodily injury line, partially
offset by higher catastrophe losses. The lower ratio in 1994 compared to 1995
was primarily due to the benefit of favorable loss reserve development and the
favorable resolution of the MTF deficit in 1994.
Financing Costs and Other
The primary component for 1996 was interest expense of $77 million after tax,
reflecting financing costs associated with the acquisition of Aetna P&C.
Outlook -- Property & Casualty
A variety of factors continue to affect the property and casualty insurance
market and the Company's core business outlook, including the competitive
pressures affecting pricing and profitability, inflation in the cost of medical
care, litigation and losses from involuntary markets.
Commercial Lines will continue to focus on its core product lines and markets,
with particular emphasis on both product and industry specialization. This
includes specific industry program marketing efforts in Commercial
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Accounts and product offerings in Specialty Accounts. In most of Commercial
Lines, pricing did not improve in 1996. For Commercial Accounts and Select
Accounts, the soft underwriting cycle continues to pressure the pricing of
guaranteed cost products, as pricing trends have not kept pace with loss cost
inflation in recent years. The Company's focus is to retain existing profitable
business and obtain new accounts where it can maintain its selective
underwriting policy. National Accounts premiums are primarily loss sensitive and
therefore less affected by these pricing pressures. The market for National
Accounts guaranteed cost products is very competitive and has resulted in a
decline in the Company's new business. The Company will continue to adhere to
strict guidelines to maintain high quality underwriting. The Company's adherence
to its selective underwriting criteria has had an adverse effect on premium
levels during the last two years and, if the competitive pressures on pricing do
not improve in 1997, it may continue to affect future premium levels
unfavorably. The Company believes that the competitive pricing environment for
Commercial Lines is not likely to improve in 1997.
Personal Lines strategy includes the control of operating expenses to improve
competitiveness and profitability, growth in sales through independent agents in
target markets, expansion of alternative marketing channels to broaden the
distribution of Personal Lines products, and a reduction of exposure to
catastrophe losses. In order to reduce its exposure to catastrophe losses, the
Company has limited the writing of new homeowners business and selectively
non-renewed existing homeowners business in certain markets, tightened
underwriting standards and implemented price increases in certain
hurricane-prone areas, subject to restrictions imposed by insurance regulatory
authorities, and introduced new policy forms in certain markets to limit the
Company's exposure to earthquake losses.
The property and casualty insurance industry in the United States continues to
consolidate. The Company's strategic objectives are to enhance its position as a
consistently profitable market leader and to become a low-cost provider of
property and casualty insurance in the United States, as the industry
consolidates.
In relation to the Company's objective of being a low-cost provider of property
and casualty insurance, cost reductions and enhanced productivity efforts are
expected to continue. These efforts include reducing overhead expenses,
integrating Aetna P&C to make it more consistent with the decentralized,
streamlined structure of the Company, and eliminating redundant expenses between
the two companies. The Company is approximately two-thirds of the way toward its
objective of achieving $300 million in annual cost savings in the first two
years after the Aetna P&C acquisition.
Environmental Claims
The Company continues to receive claims alleging liability exposures arising out
of insureds' alleged disposition of toxic substances. These claims when
submitted rarely indicate the monetary amount being sought by the claimant from
the insured and the Company does not keep track of the monetary amount being
sought in those few claims which indicated such a monetary amount. The Company's
review and investigation of such claims includes an assessment of the probable
liability, available coverage, judicial interpretations and historical value of
similar claims. In addition, the unique facts presented in each claim are
evaluated individually and collectively. Due consideration is given to the many
variables presented in each claim, such as: the nature of the alleged activities
of the insured at each site; the allegations of environmental damage at each
site; the number of sites; the total number of potentially responsible parties
at each site; the nature of environmental harm and the corresponding remedy at a
site; the nature of government enforcement activities at each site; the
ownership and general use of each site; the overall nature of the insurance
relationship between the Company and the insured; the identification of other
insurers; the potential coverage available, if any; the number of years of
coverage, if any; the obligation to provide a defense to insureds, if any; and
the applicable law in each jurisdiction.
The Company's reserves for environmental claims are not established on a
claim-by-claim basis. An aggregate bulk reserve is carried for all of the
Company's environmental claims that are in the dispute process until the dispute
is resolved. This bulk reserve is established and adjusted based upon the
aggregate volume of in-process environmental claims and the Company's experience
in resolving such claims. At December 31, 1996,
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approximately 12% of the net environmental loss reserve (i.e., approximately
$146 million) consists of case reserve for resolved claims. The balance,
approximately 88% of the net aggregate reserve (i.e. approximately $1.096
billion), is carried in a bulk reserve and includes incurred but not yet
reported environmental claims for which the Company has not received any
specific claims.
The Company's reserving methodology is preferable to one based on "identified
claims" since the resolution of environmental exposures by the Company generally
occurs on an insured-by-insured basis as opposed to a claim-by-claim basis. The
nature of the resolution is through coverage litigation, which often pertains to
more than one claim, as well as through a settlement with an insured. Generally,
the settlement between the Company and the insured extinguishes any obligation
the Company may have under any policy issued to the insured for past, present
and future environmental liabilities. This form of settlement is commonly
referred to as a "buy-back" of policies for future environmental liability.
Additional provisions of these agreements include the appropriate indemnities
and hold harmless provisions to protect the Company. The Company's general
purpose in executing such agreements is to reduce its potential environmental
exposure and eliminate both the risks presented by coverage litigation with the
insured and the cost of such litigation.
The reserving methodology includes an analysis by the Company of the exposure
presented by each insured and the anticipated cost of resolution, if any, for
each insured. This analysis is completed by the Company on a quarterly basis. In
the course of its analysis, an assessment of the probable liability, available
coverage, judicial interpretations and historical value of similar exposures is
considered by the Company. In addition, due considerations given to the many
variables presented, such as the nature of the alleged activities of the insured
at each site; the allegations of environmental damage at each site; the number
of sites; the total number of potentially responsible parties at each site; the
total number of potentially responsible parties at each site; the nature of
environmental harm and the corresponding remedy at a site; the ownership and
general use of each site; the overall nature of the insurance relationship
between the Company and the insured; the identification of other insurers; the
potential coverage available, if any, including the number of years of coverage,
if any; and the applicable law in each jurisdiction. Analysis of these and other
factors, including the potential for future claims, results in the establishment
of the bulk reserve.
The following table displays activity for environmental losses and loss expenses
and reserves for the three years ended December 31, 1996.
Environmental Losses
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
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Beginning reserves:
Direct $ 454 $ 482 $ 504
Ceded (50) (11) (13)
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Net 404 471 491
Acquisition of Aetna P&C:
Direct 968 -- --
Ceded (39) -- --
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct 114 117 54
Ceded (52) (61) (5)
Losses paid:
Direct 167 145 76
Ceded (14) (22) (7)
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Ending reserves:
Direct 1,369 454 482
Ceded (127) (50) (11)
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Net $ 1,242 $ 404 $ 471
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The duration of the Company's investigation and review of such claims and the
extent of time necessary to determine an appropriate estimate, if any, of the
value of the claim to the Company, varies significantly and is dependent upon a
number of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the
cooperation of the insured in providing claim information, the pace of
underlying litigation or claim processes, the pace of coverage litigation
between the insured and the Company and the willingness of the insured and the
Company to negotiate, if appropriate, a resolution of any dispute between them
pertaining to such claims. Since the foregoing factors vary from claim to claim
and insured by insured, the Company cannot provide a meaningful average of the
duration of an environmental claim. However, based upon the Company's experience
in resolving such claims, the duration may vary from months to several years.
The industry does not have a standard method of calculating claim activity for
environmental losses. Generally for environmental claims, Travelers Indemnity
and its subsidiaries (Travelers P&C) establishes a claim file for each insured
on a per site, per claimant basis. If there is more than one claimant such as a
federal and a state agency, this method will result in two claims being set up
for a policyholder at that one site. Similarly, if one hundred claimants file a
lawsuit against ten policyholders alleging injury as a result of the discharge
of wastes or pollutants, one thousand claims would be established. Travelers P&C
adheres to this method of calculating claim activity on all
environmental-related claims, whether such claims are tendered on primary,
excess or umbrella policies.
As of December 31, 1996, Travelers P&C had approximately 30,800 pending
environmental-related claims tendered by 664 active policyholders. The pending
environmental-related claims represent federal or state EPA-type claims as well
as plaintiffs' claims alleging bodily injury and property damage due to the
discharge of waste or pollutants. In 1996, the pending inventory increased by
approximately 20,000 claims as a result of several lawsuits being filed in the
states of Louisiana and Texas. These lawsuits filed against one or more
policyholders of Travelers P&C allege that the plaintiffs were injured or
damaged as a result of either alleged waste disposal or the alleged release of
deleterious substances from ongoing business operations, which have taken place
near the plaintiffs' residences. Claims of this nature have historically been
considered in the level of environmental reserves. To date, in total Travelers
P&C has resolved environmental-related claims on behalf of 1,628 policyholders.
The Company is preparing a claims system conversion which when completed will
apply Travelers P&C's method of establishing claim files to Aetna P&C's
environmental-related claims. The Company anticipates that this process should
be completed in 1997. As of December 31, 1996, Aetna P&C had pending
environmental-related claims tendered by approximately 948 active policyholders.
Approximately 129 of these 948 active policyholders are also included in the 664
active Travelers P&C policyholders. Aetna P&C's policyholders, like those of
Travelers P&C, have tendered both EPA-type claims and individual claims alleging
injury or damage as a result of the discharge of wastes or pollutants. To date,
Aetna P&C has resolved environmental-related claims on behalf of 1,870
policyholders.
To date, the Company generally has been successful in resolving its coverage
litigation and continues to reduce its potential exposure through favorable
settlements with certain insureds. These settlement agreements with certain
insureds are based on the variables presented in each piece of coverage
litigation. Generally the settlement dollars paid in disputed coverage claims
are a percentage of the total coverage sought by such insureds. Based upon the
Company's reserving methodology and the experience of its historical resolution
of environmental exposures, it believes that the environmental reserve provision
is appropriate. As of December 31, 1996, the Company, for
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approximately $1 billion, has resolved the environmental liabilities presented
by 3,498 of the 4,981 policyholders who have tendered environmental claims to
the Company. This resolution comprises 70% of the policyholders who have
tendered such claims. The Company has reserves of approximately $950 million
included in its bulk reserves relating to the remaining 1,483 policyholders (30%
of the total) with unresolved environmental claims, as well as for any other
policyholder which may tender an environmental claim in the future.
Asbestos Claims
In the area of asbestos claims, the Company believes that the property and
casualty insurance industry has suffered from judicial interpretations that have
attempted to maximize insurance availability from both a coverage and liability
standpoint far beyond the intent of the contracting parties. These policies
generally were issued prior to the 1980s. The Company continues to receive
asbestos claims alleging insureds' liability from claimants' asbestos-related
injuries. These claims, when submitted, rarely indicate the monetary amount
being sought by the claimant from the insured and the Company does not keep
track of the monetary amount being sought in those few claims which indicated
such a monetary amount. Originally the cases involved mainly plant workers and
traditional asbestos manufacturers and distributors. However, in the mid-1980s,
a new group of plaintiffs, whose exposure to asbestos was less direct and whose
injuries were often speculative, began to file lawsuits in increasing numbers
against the traditional defendants as well as peripheral defendants who had
produced products that may have contained small amounts of some form of
encapsulated asbestos. These claims continue to arise and on an individual basis
generally involve smaller companies with smaller limits of potential coverage.
Also, there has emerged a group of non-product claims by plaintiffs, mostly
independent labor union workers, mainly against companies, alleging exposure to
asbestos while working at these companies' premises. In addition, various
insurers, including the Company, remain defendants in an action brought in
Philadelphia regarding potential consolidation and resolution of future asbestos
bodily injury claims.
In summary, various classes of asbestos defendants, such as major product
manufacturers, peripheral and regional product defendants as well as premises
owners, are tendering asbestos-related claims to the industry. Because each
insured presents different liability and coverage issues, the Company evaluates
those issues on an insured-by-insured basis.
The Company's evaluations have not resulted in any meaningful data from which an
average asbestos defense or indemnity payment may be determined. The varying
defense and indemnity payments made by the Company on behalf of its insureds
also have precluded the Company from deriving any meaningful data by which it
can predict whether its defense and indemnity payments for asbestos claims (on
average or in the aggregate) will remain the same or change in the future. Based
upon the Company's experience with asbestos claims, the duration period of an
asbestos claim from the date of submission to resolution is approximately two
years.
At December 31, 1996, approximately 25% of the net aggregate reserve (i.e.,
approximately $263 million) is for pending asbestos claims. The balance,
approximately 75% (i.e., approximately $810 million) of the net asbestos
reserves represents incurred but not yet reported losses for which the Company
has not received any specific claims.
The following table displays activity for asbestos losses and loss expenses and
reserves for the three years ended December 31, 1996. In general, the Company
posts case reserves for pending asbestos claims within approximately 30 business
days of receipt of such claims.
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Asbestos Losses
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
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Beginning reserves:
Direct $ 695 $ 702 $ 775
Ceded (293) (319) (381)
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Net 402 383 394
Acquisition of Aetna P&C:
Direct 801 -- --
Ceded (121) -- --
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct 120 109 67
Ceded (35) (66) (16)
Losses paid:
Direct 173 116 140
Ceded (79) (92) (78)
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Ending reserves:
Direct 1,443 695 702
Ceded (370) (293) (319)
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Net $ 1,073 $ 402 $ 383
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The largest reinsurer of the Company's asbestos risks is Lloyd's of London
(Lloyd's). In 1996, Lloyd's restructured its operations with respect to claims
for years prior to 1993. At December 31, 1996, the Company was in arbitration
with underwriters at Lloyd's in New York State to enforce reinsurance contracts
with respect to recoveries for certain asbestos claims. The dispute involved the
ability of the Company to aggregate asbestos claims under a market agreement
between Lloyd's and the Company or under the applicable reinsurance treaties. In
the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company finalized an agreement to settle this
arbitration with underwriters at Lloyd's. The outcome of this agreement will
have no impact on earnings.
Uncertainty Regarding Adequacy of Environmental and Asbestos Reserves
It is difficult to estimate the reserves for environmental and asbestos-related
claims due to the vagaries of court coverage decisions, plaintiffs' expanded
theories of liability, the risks inherent in major litigation and other
uncertainties. Conventional actuarial techniques are not used to estimate such
reserves.
For environmental claims, the Company estimates its financial exposure and
establishes reserves based upon an analysis of its historical claim experience
and the facts of the individual underlying claims. The unique facts presented in
each claim are evaluated individually and collectively. Due consideration is
given to the many variables presented in each claim, as discussed above.
The following factors are evaluated in projecting the ultimate reserve for
asbestos-related claims: available insurance coverage; limits and deductibles;
an analysis of each policyholder's potential liability; jurisdictional
involvement; past and projected future claim activity; past settlement values of
similar claims; allocated claim adjustment expense; potential role of other
insurance, and applicable coverage defenses, if any. Once the gross
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ultimate exposure for indemnity and allocated claim adjustment expense is
determined for a policyholder by policy year, a ceded projection is calculated
based on any applicable facultative and treaty reinsurance. In addition, a
similar review is conducted for asbestos property damage claims. However, due to
the relatively minor claim volume, these reserves have remained at a constant
level.
As a result of these processes and procedures, the reserves carried for
environmental and asbestos claims at December 31, 1996 are the Company's best
estimate of ultimate claims and claim adjustment expenses based upon known facts
and current law. However, the environment surrounding the final resolution of
these claims continues to change. Currently, it is not possible to predict
changes in the legal and legislative environment and their impact on the future
development of asbestos and environmental claims. Such development will be
affected by future court decisions and interpretations and changes in Superfund
and other legislation. Because of these future unknowns, additional liabilities
may arise for amounts in excess of the current reserves. These additional
amounts, or a range of these additional amounts, cannot now be reasonably
estimated, and could result in a liability exceeding reserves by an amount that
would be material to the Company's operating results in a future period.
However, the Company believes that is not likely that these claims will have a
material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or liquidity.
Cumulative Injury Other Than Asbestos (CIOTA) Claims
CIOTA claims are generally submitted to the Company under general liability
policies and often involve an allegation by a claimant against an insured that
the claimant has suffered injuries as a result of long-term or continuous
exposure to potentially harmful products or substances. Such potentially harmful
products or substances include, but are not limited to, lead paint, pesticides,
pharmaceutical products, silicone-based personal products, solvents and other
deleterious substances.
Due to claimants' allegations of long-term bodily injury in CIOTA claims,
numerous complex issues regarding such claims are presented. The claimant's
theories of liability must be evaluated, evidence pertaining to a causal link
between injury and exposure to a substance must be reviewed, the potential role
of other causes of injury must be analyzed, the liability of other defendants
must be explored, and assessment of a claimant's damages must be made and the
law of the jurisdiction must be applied. In addition, the Company must review
the number of policies issued by the Company to the insured and whether such
policies are triggered by the allegations, the terms and limits of liability of
such policies, the obligations of other insurers to respond to the claim, and
the applicable law in each jurisdiction.
To the extent disputes exist between the Company and a policyholder regarding
the coverage available for CIOTA claims, the Company resolves the disputes,
where feasible, through settlements with the policyholder or through coverage
litigation. Generally, the terms of a settlement agreement set forth the nature
of the Company's participation in resolving CIOTA claims and the scope of
coverage to be provided by the Company and contain the appropriate indemnities
and hold harmless provisions to protect the Company. These settlements generally
eliminate uncertainties for the Company regarding the risks extinguished,
including the risk that losses would be greater than anticipated due to evolving
theories of tort liability or unfavorable coverage determinations. The Company's
approach also has the effect of determining losses at a date earlier than would
have occurred in the absence of such settlement agreements. On the other hand,
in cases where future developments are favorable to insurers, this approach
could have the effect of resolving claims for amounts in excess of those that
would ultimately have been paid had the claims not been settled in this manner.
No inference should be drawn that because of the Company's method of dealing
with CIOTA claims, its reserves for such claims are more conservatively stated
than those of other insurers.
Aetna P&C did not distinguish CIOTA from other general liability claims or treat
CIOTA claims as a special class of claims. In addition, there were substantial
differences in claims approach and resolution between the Company and Aetna P&C
regarding CIOTA claims.
During the second quarter, the Company completed its review of Aetna P&C's
exposure to CIOTA claims in order to determine an appropriate level of reserves
using the Company's approach as described above. Based on the results of
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that review, the Company's general liability insurance reserves were increased
$360 million, net of reinsurance ($192 million after tax and minority interest).
At December 31, 1996, approximately 19% of the net aggregate reserve (i.e.,
approximately $215 million) is for pending CIOTA claims. The balance,
approximately 81% (i.e., approximately $899 million) of the net CIOTA reserves
represents incurred but not yet reported losses for which the Company has not
received any specific claims.
The following table displays activity for CIOTA losses and loss expenses and
reserves for the three years ended December 31, 1996. In general, the Company
posts case reserves for pending CIOTA claims within approximately 30 business
days of receipt of such claims.
CIOTA Losses
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
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Beginning reserves:
Direct $ 374 $ 375 $ 377
Ceded -- -- --
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Net 374 375 377
Acquisition of Aetna P&C:
Direct 709 -- --
Ceded (293) -- --
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct 565 21 16
Ceded (155) -- --
Losses paid:
Direct 88 22 18
Ceded (2) -- --
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Ending reserves:
Direct 1,560 374 375
Ceded (446) -- --
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Net $ 1,114 $ 374 $ 375
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Outlook - Industry
Changes in the general interest rate environment affect the return received by
the insurance subsidiaries on newly invested and reinvested funds. While a
rising interest rate environment enhances the returns available, it reduces the
market value of existing fixed maturity investments and the availability of
gains on disposition. A decline in interest rates reduces the returns available
on investment of funds but could create the opportunity for realized investment
gains on disposition of fixed maturity investments.
As required by various state laws and regulations, the Company's insurance
subsidiaries are subject to assessments from state-administered guaranty
associations, second injury funds and similar associations. Management believes
that such assessments will not have a material impact on the Company's results
of operations, financial condition or liquidity.
Certain social, economic and political issues have led to an increased number of
legislative and regulatory proposals aimed at addressing the cost and
availability of certain types of insurance. While most of these provisions have
failed to become law, these initiatives may continue as legislators and
regulators try to respond to
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public availability and affordability concerns and the resulting laws, if any,
could adversely affect the Company's ability to write business with appropriate
returns.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) adopted risk-based
capital (RBC) requirements for life insurance companies and for property and
casualty insurance companies. The RBC requirements are to be used as early
warning tools by the NAIC and states to identify companies that merit further
regulatory action. The formulas have not been designed to differentiate among
adequately capitalized companies that operate with levels of capital higher than
RBC requirements. Therefore, it is inappropriate and ineffective to use the
formulas to rate or to rank such companies. At December 31, 1996 and 1995, all
of the Company's life and property & casualty companies had adjusted capital in
excess of amounts requiring any regulatory action.
Asset Quality - The investment portfolio of the insurance services segments
which include both Life Insurance and Property & Casualty Insurance totaled
approximately $55 billion, representing 61% of total insurance services' assets
of approximately $90 billion. Because the primary purpose of the investment
portfolio is to fund future policyholder benefits and claims payments, the
Company employs a conservative investment philosophy. The fixed maturity
portfolio totaled $43 billion, comprised of $36 billion of publicly traded fixed
maturities and $7 billion of private fixed maturities. The weighted average
quality ratings of the segment's publicly traded fixed maturity portfolio and
private fixed maturity portfolio at December 31, 1996 were Aa3 and Baa1,
respectively. Included in the fixed maturity portfolio was approximately $1.7
billion of below investment grade securities. Investments in venture capital
investments, highly leveraged transactions, and specialized lendings were not
material in the aggregate.
The insurance services segment makes investments in collateralized mortgage
obligations (CMOs). Such CMOs typically have high credit quality, offer good
liquidity, and provide a significant advantage in yield and total return
compared to U.S. Treasury securities. The investment strategy of the Insurance
Services segment is to purchase CMO tranches that are protected against
prepayment risk, including planned amortization class (PAC) tranches. Prepayment
protected tranches are preferred because they provide stable cash flows in a
variety of scenarios. The segment does invest in other types of CMO tranches if
a careful assessment indicates a favorable risk/return tradeoff; however, it
does not purchase residual interests in CMOs.
At December 31, 1996, the segment held CMOs with a market value of $4.6 billion.
Approximately 84% of CMO holdings are fully collateralized by GNMA, FNMA or
FHLMC securities, and the balance is fully collateralized by portfolios of
individual mortgage loans. In addition, the segment held $3.7 billion of GNMA,
FNMA or FHLMC mortgage-backed pass-through securities. Virtually all of these
securities are rated AAA.
At December 31, 1996, real estate and mortgage loan investments totaled $4.5
billion. Most of these investments are included in the investment portfolio of
the insurance companies. The Company is continuing its strategy to dispose of
these real estate assets and some of the mortgage loans and to reinvest the
proceeds to obtain current market yields.
At December 31, mortgage loan and real estate portfolios consisted of the
following:
(millions) 1996 1995
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Current mortgage loans $3,721 $3,796
Underperforming mortgage loans 91 252
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Total mortgage loans 3,812 4,048
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Real estate held for sale 695 321
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Total mortgage loans and real estate $4,507 $4,369
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Mortgage loans and real estate held for sale at December 31, 1996 include $811
million and $136 million, respectively, from the Aetna P&C acquisition.
Underperforming mortgage loans include delinquent loans, loans in the process of
foreclosure and loans modified at interest rates below market terms. The new
terms typically defer a portion of contract interest payments to varying future
periods. The accrual of interest is suspended on all restructured loans, and
interest income is reported only as payment is received. Of the total real
estate held for sale, $134 million is underperforming.
For further information relating to investments, see Note 6 of Notes to
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements.
Corporate and Other
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Year Ended December 31,
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1996 1995 1994
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Income Income Income
(millions) Revenues (Expense) Revenues (Expense) Revenues (Expense)
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Net expenses (1) $(211) $(238) $(201)
Net gain (loss) on sale of
stock of subsidiaries and
affiliates 384 (13) 39
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Total Corporate and Other $ 143 $ 173 $ 18 $(251) $ (12) $(162)
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(1) Includes $9 million and $23 million, respectively, of reported investment
portfolio losses in 1996 and 1995.
Corporate and Other consists of corporate staff and treasury operations, certain
corporate income and expenses that have not been allocated to the operating
subsidiaries, and certain intersegment eliminations.
The decrease in net expenses (before reported portfolio losses) in 1996 over
1995 is primarily attributable to lower staff expenses in the corporate segment
including the allocation of additional expenses to other operating segments
offset by increased interest costs associated with higher debt levels in 1996.
The increase in net expenses (before reported portfolio losses) in 1995 over
1994 is primarily attributable to increased interest costs borne at the
corporate level resulting from higher average short-term borrowing rates in 1995
when compared to 1994 as well as a shift in debt mix to higher levels of senior
long-term debt over the course of 1995.
Discontinued Operations
Year Ended December 31,
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(millions) 1996 1995 1994
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Net Income Net Income Net Income
(loss) (loss) (loss)
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Operations $ (75) $ 20 $ 171
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Gain (loss) on disposition (259) 130 9
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Total Discontinued Operations $(334) $ 150 $ 180
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As discussed in Note 3 of Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial
Statements, Basis Petroleum, Inc.(Basis), which was sold to Valero Energy
Corporation (Valero), as well as the life and health insurance businesses sold
to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) or contributed to The
MetraHealth Companies, Inc. (MetraHealth) have been classified as discontinued
operations. In 1995, the Company's results reflect the medical business not yet
transferred, plus its equity interest in the earnings of MetraHealth.
The Company's 1996 loss on disposition of $259 million represents the $290
million after tax loss on the sale of Basis to Valero, partially offset by a $31
million after tax gain resulting from a contingency payment received from United
HealthCare Corporation related to the 1995 sale of MetraHealth (see below).
Gain on disposition in 1995 represents a gain of $20 million from the sale in
January of the Company's group life insurance business to MetLife, and a gain of
$110 million (not including a contingency payment based on 1995 results which
was received by the Company in 1996) from the sale in October of the Company's
interest in MetraHealth to United HealthCare Corporation. During 1996 the
Company received the contingency payment recognizing an after tax gain of $31
million. Gain on disposition in 1994 represents the gain from the sale in
December of the group dental insurance business to MetLife.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
TRV services its obligations primarily with dividends and other advances that it
receives from subsidiaries. The subsidiaries' dividend paying abilities are
limited by certain covenant restrictions in credit agreements and/or by
regulatory requirements. TRV believes it will have sufficient funds to meet
current and future commitments. Each of TRV's major operating subsidiaries
finances its operations on a stand-alone basis consistent with its
capitalization and ratings.
Travelers Group Inc. (TRV)
TRV issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused credit
availability under committed revolving credit agreements at least equal to the
amount of commercial paper outstanding. TRV, CCC and TIC have an agreement with
a syndicate of banks to provide $1.0 billion of revolving credit, to be
allocated to any of TRV, CCC or TIC. The participation of TIC in this agreement
is limited to $250 million. The revolving credit facility consists of a
five-year revolving credit facility which expires in June 2001. At December 31,
1996, $250 million was allocated to TRV, $650 million was allocated to CCC, and
$100 million to TIC. At December 31, 1996 there were no borrowings outstanding
under this facility. Under this facility the Company is required to maintain a
certain level of consolidated stockholders' equity (as defined in the
agreement). The Company exceeded this requirement by approximately $4.3 billion
at December 31, 1996.
As of December 31, 1996, TRV had unused credit availability of $250 million
under the five-year revolving credit facility. TRV may borrow under its
revolving credit facilities at various interest rate options and compensates the
banks for the facilities through commitment fees.
In February 1996, the Company issued 10.0 million depositary shares, each
representing one-twentieth of a share of 8.40% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series K (Series K Preferred). The Series K Preferred has cumulative dividends
payable quarterly and a liquidation preference of $500 per share ($25 per
depositary share) plus any accrued and unpaid dividends. On or after March 31,
2001, the Company may, at its option, redeem the Series K Preferred, in whole or
in part, at any time at a redemption price of $500 per share ($25 per depositary
share) plus dividends accrued and unpaid to the redemption date.
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In October 1996, Travelers Capital I, a subsidiary trust of TRV, issued $400
million of 8.00% Trust Preferred Securities in a public offering. These Trust
Preferred Securities, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by TRV,
have a liquidation value of $25 per Trust Preferred Security and are mandatorily
redeemable under certain circumstances.
In December 1996, Travelers Capital II, a subsidiary trust of TRV, issued $400
million of 7 3/4% Trust Preferred Securities in a public offering and Travelers
Capital III, a subsidiary trust of TRV, issued $200 million of 7 5/8% Trust
Preferred Securities in a public offering. These Trust Preferred Securities,
which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by TRV, have a liquidation value
of $1,000 per Trust Preferred Security and are mandatorily redeemable under
certain circumstances.
Commercial Credit Company (CCC)
CCC also issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused
credit availability under committed revolving credit agreements at least equal
to the amount of commercial paper outstanding. As of December 31, 1996, CCC had
unused credit availability of $2.150 billion under five-year revolving credit
facilities, including the $650 million referred to above. CCC may borrow under
its revolving credit facilities at various interest rate options and compensates
the banks for the facilities through commitment fees.
CCC is limited by covenants in its revolving credit agreements as to the amount
of dividends and advances that may be made to TRV or its affiliated companies.
At December 31, 1996, CCC would have been able to remit $308 million to its
parent under its most restrictive covenants.
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP)
On April 2, 1996, Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP), an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of the Company, purchased from Aetna Services Inc. all
of the outstanding capital stock of The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company (ACSC)
and The Standard Fire Insurance Company (SFIC) (collectively, Aetna P&C) for
approximately $4.16 billion in cash. TAP also owns Travelers Indemnity.
Travelers Indemnity along with Aetna P&C are the primary vehicles through which
the Company engages in the property and casualty insurance business. See Note 2
of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements regarding the financing of the
Aetna P&C purchase.
In addition to financing the Aetna P&C purchase, in September 1996 TAP sold in a
public offering $200 million of 6 3/4% Notes due September 1, 1999 and in
October an additional $200 million of 6 1/4% Notes due October 1, 1999 and in
November an additional $150 million of 6 3/4% Notes due November 15, 2006.
As discussed in Note 2 of Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial
Statements, during the first quarter of 1996 TAP entered into a five-year
revolving credit facility in the amount of $2.65 billion with a syndicate of
banks. The Credit Facility was used to finance in part the purchase of Aetna
P&C. All borrowings under the Credit Facility have been repaid in full. The
Credit Facility was subsequently amended to extend the maturity to December 2001
and reduce the amount available to $500 million, none of which is currently
utilized. Under the Credit Facility TAP is required to maintain a certain level
of consolidated stockholders' equity (as defined in the agreement). At December
31, 1996, this requirement was exceeded by approximately $2.8 billion.
TAP also issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused
credit availability under the committed revolving credit agreement at least
equal to the amount of commercial paper outstanding.
TAP's insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory restrictions that
limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be paid to their parent
without prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities. Dividend payments to
TAP from its insurance subsidiaries are limited to $647 million in 1997 without
prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department.
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Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. (Salomon Smith Barney)
Salomon Smith Barney's total assets were $246 billion at December 31, 1996, up
from $229 billion at year-end 1995. Due to the nature of Salomon Smith Barney's
trading activities, including its matched book activities, it is not uncommon
for the Company's asset levels to fluctuate from period to period. A "matched
book" transaction involves a security purchased under an agreement to resell
(i.e., reverse repurchase transaction) and simultaneously sold under an
agreement to repurchase (i.e., repurchase transaction). Salomon Smith Barney's
balance sheet is highly liquid, with the vast majority of its assets consisting
of marketable securities and collateralized short-term financing agreements
arising from securities transactions. The highly liquid nature of these assets
provides the Company with flexibility in financing and managing its business.
Salomon Smith Barney monitors and evaluates the adequacy of its capital and
borrowing base on a daily basis in order to allow for flexibility in its
funding, to maintain liquidity, and to ensure that its capital base supports the
regulatory capital requirements of its subsidiaries.
Salomon Smith Barney funds its operations through the use of secured and
unsecured short-term borrowings, long-term borrowings and TRUPS. Secured
short-term financing, including repurchase agreements and secured loans, is the
Company's principal funding source. Such borrowings totaled $105.1 billion at
December 31, 1996. Unsecured short-term borrowings provide a source of
short-term liquidity and are also utilized as an alternative to secured
financing when they represent a cheaper funding source. Sources of short-term
unsecured borrowings include commercial paper, unsecured bank borrowings and
letters of credit, deposit liabilities, promissory notes and corporate loans.
Short-term unsecured borrowing totaled $7.7 billion at December 31, 1996.
Salomon Smith Barney and Phibro Inc. have committed uncollateralized revolving
lines of credit totaling $1.5 and $.5 billion, respectively. In addition,
Salomon Brothers Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Salomon Smith Barney, has a
$2.1 billion committed secured standby bank credit facility for financing
securities positions which enables it to borrow on a secured basis using a
variety of financial instruments as collateral and Salomon Brothers
International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Salomon Smith Barney, has a
committed securities repurchase facility in the amount of $1 billion. At
December 31, 1996 there were no outstanding borrowings under these facilities.
Salomon Smith Barney also has substantial borrowing arrangements consisting of
facilities that it has been advised are available, but where no contractual
lending obligation exists. These arrangements are reviewed on an ongoing basis
to ensure flexibility in meeting short-term requirements.
Unsecured term debt is a significant component of Salomon Smith Barney's
long-term capital. Long-term debt totaled $15.7 billion at December 31, 1996,
compared with $14.9 billion at December 31, 1995. Salomon Smith Barney utilizes
interest rate swaps to convert the majority of its fixed rate long-term debt
used to fund inventory-related working capital requirements into variable rate
obligations. Long-term debt issuances denominated in currencies other than the
U.S. dollar which are not used to finance assets in the same currency are
effectively converted to U.S. dollar obligations through the use of
cross-currency swaps and forward currency contracts. The average remaining
maturity of Salomon Smith Barney long-term debt was 3.6 years at December 31,
1996 and 3.4 years at December 31, 1995. See Note 11 to the supplemental
consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding debt and
an analysis of the impact of interest rate swaps on debt.
In July 1996, Salomon Smith Barney issued $345 million of TRUPS which pay
interest at an annual rate of 9 1/2%. Salomon Smith Barney has entered into an
interest rate swap agreement to effectively convert the fixed rate obligations
on the TRUPS to variable rate obligations. For a detailed description of these
securities see Note 15 to the supplemental consolidated financial statements.
Salomon Smith Barney's borrowing relationships are with a broad range of banks,
financial institutions and other firms from which it draws funds. The volume of
borrowings generally fluctuates in response to changes in the level of the
Company's financial instruments, commodities and contractual commitments,
customer balances, the amount of reverse repurchase transactions outstanding and
securities borrowed transactions. As Salomon Smith Barney's activities increase,
borrowings generally increase to fund the additional activities. Availability of
financing can vary depending upon market conditions, credit ratings, and the
overall availability of credit to the securities
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industry. Salomon Smith Barney seeks to expand and diversify its funding mix as
well as its creditor sources. Concentration levels for these sources,
particularly for short-term lenders, are closely monitored both in terms of
single investor limits and daily maturities.
Salomon Smith Barney monitors liquidity by tracking asset levels, collateral and
funding availability to maintain flexibility to meet its financial commitments.
As a policy, Salomon Smith Barney attempts to maintain sufficient capital and
funding sources in order to have the capacity to finance itself on a fully
collateralized basis in the event that access to unsecured financing was
impaired. Salomon Smith Barney's liquidity management process includes a
contingency funding plan designed to ensure adequate liquidity even if access to
unsecured funding sources is severely restricted or unavailable. This plan is
reviewed periodically to keep the funding options current and in line with
market conditions. The management of this plan includes an analysis which is
utilized to determine ability to withstand varying levels of stress, which could
impact its liquidation horizons and required margins. In addition, the Company
monitors its leverage and capital ratios on a daily basis.
The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC)
At December 31, 1996, TIC had $21.9 billion of life and annuity product deposit
funds and reserves. Of that total, $11.6 billion is not subject to discretionary
withdrawal based on contract terms. The remaining $10.3 billion is for life and
annuity products that are subject to discretionary withdrawal by the
contractholder. Included in the amount that is subject to discretionary
withdrawal are $1.7 billion of liabilities that are surrenderable with market
value adjustments. Also included are an additional $5.4 billion of the life
insurance and individual annuity liabilities which are subject to discretionary
withdrawals, and have an average surrender charge of 5.0%. In the payout phase,
these funds are credited at significantly reduced interest rates. The remaining
$3.2 billion of liabilities are surrenderable without charge. More than 11% of
these relate to individual life products. These risks would have to be
underwritten again if transferred to another carrier, which is considered a
significant deterrent against withdrawal by long-term policyholders. Insurance
liabilities that are surrendered or withdrawn are reduced by outstanding policy
loans and related accrued interest prior to payout.
Scheduled maturities of guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) in 1997, 1998,
1999, 2000 and 2001 are $1.4 billion, $482 million, $459 million, $218 million
and $66 million, respectively. At December 31, 1996, the interest rates credited
on GICs had a weighted average rate of 6.25%.
TIC issues commercial paper to investors and maintains unused committed,
revolving credit facilities at least equal to the amount of commercial paper
outstanding. As of December 31, 1996, TIC had unused credit availability of $100
million under the joint five-year revolving credit facility referred to above.
TIC is subject to various regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum amount
of dividends available to its parent without prior approval of the Connecticut
Insurance Department. A maximum of $507 million of statutory surplus is
available in 1997 for such dividends without Department approval.
Deferred Income Taxes
The Company has a net deferred tax asset which relates to temporary differences
that are expected to reverse as net ordinary deductions. The Company will have
to generate approximately $6.3 billion of taxable income, before the reversal of
the temporary differences, primarily over the next 10 to 15 years, to realize
the remainder of the deferred tax asset. Management expects to realize the
remainder of the deferred tax asset based upon its expectation of future taxable
income, after the reversal of these deductible temporary differences, of at
least $2.8 billion annually.
Future Application of Accounting Standards
See Note 1 of Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements for future
application of accounting standards.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Income
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Insurance premiums $ 7,633 $ 4,977 $ 5,144
Commissions and fees 4,637 3,713 3,384
Interest and dividends 13,286 13,045 10,771
Finance related interest and other charges 1,163 1,119 1,030
Principal transactions 3,027 2,140 420
Asset management and administration fees 1,390 1,087 1,031
Other income 1,278 1,206 939
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Total revenues 32,414 27,287 22,719
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Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims 7,366 5,017 5,227
Non-insurance compensation and benefits 5,804 5,149 4,692
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and operating 3,013 1,912 1,867
Interest 8,927 9,378 7,626
Provision for consumer finance credit losses 260 171 152
Other operating 2,481 2,320 2,356
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Total expenses 27,851 23,947 21,920
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Gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and affiliates 445 (20) 226
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Income before income taxes and minority interest 5,008 3,320 1,025
Provision for income taxes 1,679 1,179 278
Minority interest, net of income taxes 47 -- --
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Income from continuing operations 3,282 2,141 747
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Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:
Income (loss) from operations net of tax expense (benefit)
of $(48), $(18) and $94 (75) 20 171
Gain (loss) on disposition net of tax expense (benefit) of
$(198), $66 and $19 (259) 130 9
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations (334) 150 180
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Net income $ 2,948 $ 2,291 $ 927
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Net income (loss) per share of common stock
and common stock equivalents:
Continuing operations $ 2.74 $ 1.76 $ 0.52
Discontinued operations (0.29) 0.13 0.16
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Net income per share of common stock
and common stock equivalents $ 2.45 $ 1.89 $ 0.68
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
and common stock equivalents (in millions) 1,138.5 1,132.7 1,147.1
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</TABLE>
See Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(In millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
(including $1,446 and $1,347 segregated under federal and other
brokerage regulations or deposited with clearing organizations) $ 3,260 $ 3,491
Investments and real estate held for sale:
Fixed maturities, primarily available for sale at market value 43,998 30,712
Equity securities, at market value 1,157 856
Mortgage loans 3,812 4,048
Real estate held for sale 459 321
Policy loans 1,910 1,888
Short-term and other 5,173 3,140
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Total investments and real estate held for sale 56,509 40,965
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Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell 97,985 85,026
Brokerage receivables 11,592 10,312
Trading securities and commodities owned, at market value 126,568 121,802
Net consumer finance receivables 7,885 7,092
Reinsurance recoverables 10,234 6,461
Value of insurance in force and deferred policy acquisition costs 2,563 2,172
Cost of acquired businesses in excess of net assets 3,060 2,060
Separate and variable accounts 9,023 6,949
Other receivables 4,869 3,564
Other assets 12,400 12,450
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Total assets $ 345,948 $ 302,344
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Liabilities
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings $ 10,020 $ 11,249
Short-term borrowings 1,557 1,468
Long-term debt 24,696 22,235
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase 103,572 113,470
Brokerage payables 10,019 12,157
Trading securities and commodities sold not yet purchased, at market value 92,032 62,240
Contractholder funds 13,621 14,535
Insurance policy and claims reserves 43,944 26,920
Separate and variable accounts 8,949 6,916
Accounts payable and other liabilities 16,802 14,573
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Total liabilities 325,212 285,763
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ESOP preferred stock - Series C (net of note guarantee of $35 and $67) 129 168
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Redeemable preferred stock - Series I 420 560
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TRV-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trusts
holding solely junior subordinated debt securities of TRV 1,000 --
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TAP-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trusts
holding solely junior subordinated debt securities of TAP 900 --
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Salomon Smith Barney-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary
trust holding solely junior subordinated debt securities of Salomon Smith Barney 345 --
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Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock ($1.00 par value; authorized shares: 30 million), at aggregate
liquidation value 1,125 1,112
Common stock ($.01 par value; authorized shares: 1.5 billion;
issued shares: 1996 - 1,384,707,342 and 1995 - 1,368,269,744) 14 14
Additional paid-in capital 7,806 7,227
Retained earnings 12,934 10,504
Treasury stock, at cost (1996 - 243,500,547 shares and 1995 - 239,158,362 shares) (4,123) (3,470)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities 469 756
Other, principally unearned compensation (283) (290)
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Total stockholders' equity 17,942 15,853
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 345,948 $ 302,344
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</TABLE>
See Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(In millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amounts Shares (in thousands)
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 1996 1995 1994
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Preferred stock at aggregate liquidation value
Balance, beginning of year $ 1,112 $ 1,112 $ 1,112 11,825 11,825 11,825
Issuance of Series K preferred stock 250 -- -- 500 -- --
Redemption of Salomon Series C preferred stock (112) -- -- (225) -- --
Conversion of Series B preferred stock to common stock (125) -- -- (2,500) -- --
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Balance, end of year 1,125 1,112 1,112 9,600 11,825 11,825
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Common stock and additional paid-in capital
Balance, beginning of year 7,241 7,107 7,021 1,368,269 1,368,299 1,368,397
Conversion of Series B and Series I preferred stock
to common stock 265 -- -- 16,448 -- --
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee benefit plans 355 126 85 -- -- --
Other (41) 8 1 (10) (30) (98)
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Balance, end of year 7,820 7,241 7,107 1,384,707 1,368,269 1,368,299
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Retained earnings
Balance, beginning of year 10,504 8,880 8,348
Net income 2,948 2,291 927
Common dividends (355) (323) (247)
Preferred dividends (163) (155) (148)
Distribution of Transport Holdings Inc. shares -- (189) --
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Balance, end of year 12,934 10,504 8,880
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Treasury stock, at cost
Balance, beginning of year (3,470) (3,207) (2,535) (239,158) (239,412) (199,657)
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee benefit plans,
net of shares tendered for payment of option
exercise price and withholding taxes (11) 157 111 23,862 27,866 15,954
Treasury stock acquired (642) (418) (795) (28,204) (27,612) (56,442)
Other -- (2) 12 -- -- 733
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Balance, end of year (4,123) (3,470) (3,207) (243,500) (239,158) (239,412)
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Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities
Balance, beginning of year 756 (1,319) 30
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on investment
securities, net of tax (287) 2,075 (1,349)
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Balance, end of year 469 756 (1,319)
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Other, principally unearned compensation
Balance, beginning of year (290) (141) (104)
Net issuance of restricted stock (305) (221) (190)
Restricted stock amortization 206 175 136
Adjustment for minimum pension liability, net of tax 114 (114) --
Net translation adjustments, net of tax (8) 11 17
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Balance, end of year (283) (290) (141)
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Total common stockholders' equity and common shares
outstanding 16,817 14,741 11,320 1,141,207 1,129,111 1,128,887
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Total stockholders' equity $ 17,942 $ 15,853 $ 12,432
============================================================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(In millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Income from continuing operations $ 3,282 $ 2,141 $ 747
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value
of insurance in force 1,192 803 812
Additions to deferred policy acquisition costs (1,388) (858) (994)
Depreciation and amortization 430 416 386
Deferred tax provision (benefit) 29 (341) (568)
Provision for consumer finance credit losses 260 171 152
Changes in:
Trading securities and commodities, net 25,026 (24,032) 25,705
Securities borrowed, loaned and repurchase agreements, net (22,857) 20,949 (28,633)
Brokerage receivables net of brokerage payables (3,418) 2,879 2,414
Insurance policy and claims reserves (309) 686 350
Other, net 274 (37) (2,144)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
of discontinued operations (41) (410) 223
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,480 2,367 (1,550)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Consumer loans originated or purchased (3,410) (2,748) (2,789)
Consumer loans repaid or sold 2,534 2,245 2,094
Purchases of fixed maturities and equity securities (29,246) (18,123) (9,057)
Proceeds from sales of investments and real estate:
Fixed maturities available for sale and equity securities 23,471 12,864 4,149
Mortgage loans 200 739 402
Real estate and real estate joint ventures 257 256 955
Proceeds from maturities of investments:
Fixed maturities 3,586 2,723 3,319
Mortgage loans 1,050 693 1,301
Other investments, primarily short-term, net (325) (408) (58)
Assets securing collateralized mortgage obligations 480 721 930
Contingent consideration payment for the Shearson Businesses (110) (76) (69)
Business acquisition (4,160) -- --
Business divestments 338 -- 679
Other, net (365) (538) (390)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
of discontinued operations 83 1,621 (197)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (5,617) (31) 1,269
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Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid (518) (478) (395)
Subsidiary's sale of Class A common stock 1,453 -- --
Issuance of preferred stock 250 -- --
Issuance of redeemable preferred stock of subsidiaries 2,245 -- --
Redemption of preferred stock (112) -- --
Redemption of redeemable preferred stock -- (140) --
Treasury stock acquired (642) (420) (795)
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes (201) (94) (42)
Issuance of long-term debt 7,648 6,322 7,650
Payments and redemptions of long-term debt (4,886) (6,347) (4,314)
Net change in short-term borrowings (including investment
banking and brokerage borrowings) (1,140) (801) (2,113)
Collateralized mortgage obligations (403) (704) (945)
Contractholder fund deposits 2,493 2,707 1,958
Contractholder fund withdrawals (3,262) (3,755) (3,358)
Other, net (19) 99 43
Net cash flows provided by financing activities
of discontinued operations -- -- 84
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 2,906 (3,611) (2,227)
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Change in cash and cash equivalents (231) (1,275) (2,508)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,491 4,766 7,274
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,260 $ 3,491 $ 4,766
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
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Cash paid during the period for income taxes $ 1,553 $ 923 $ 787
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</TABLE>
Interest expense recorded for financial statement purposes did not differ
materially from the amount of interest paid.
See Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Merger with Salomon Inc. On November 28, 1997, a newly formed wholly owned
subsidiary of Travelers Group Inc. merged with and into Salomon Inc
(Salomon) (the Merger). Under the terms of the Merger, approximately 188
million shares of Travelers Group Inc. (TRV) common stock were issued in
exchange for all of the outstanding shares of Salomon common stock, based
on an exchange ratio of 1.695 shares of TRV common stock for each share of
Salomon common stock, for a total value of approximately $9 billion. Each
of Salomon's series of preferred stock outstanding was exchanged for a
corresponding series of TRV preferred stock having substantially identical
terms, except that the TRV preferred stock issued in conjunction with the
Merger has certain voting rights (see Note 15). Thereafter, Smith Barney
Holdings Inc. (Smith Barney), a wholly owned subsidiary of TRV, was merged
with and into Salomon to form Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. (Salomon
Smith Barney), which is the primary vehicle through which TRV engages in
investment banking, proprietary trading, retail brokerage and asset
management. The Merger was treated as a tax-free exchange.
The supplemental consolidated financial statements give retroactive effect
to the Merger in a transaction accounted for as a pooling of interests.
The pooling of interests method of accounting requires the restatement of
all periods presented as if TRV and Salomon had always been combined.
Generally accepted accounting principles proscribe giving effect to a
consummated business combination accounted for by the pooling of interests
method in financial statements that do not include the date of
consummation. The supplemental consolidated financial statements do not
extend through the date of consummation. However, they will become the
historical consolidated financial statements of TRV and its subsidiaries
(collectively, the Company) after financial statements covering the date
of consummation of the business combination are issued. The supplemental
consolidated statement of changes in stockholders' equity reflects the
accounts of the Company as if the additional preferred and common stock
had been issued during all periods presented. The supplemental
consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, should be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of
Travelers Group Inc. and Salomon Inc, included in their respective Annual
Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.
Certain reclassifications have been recorded to conform the accounting
policies of Salomon Inc and Smith Barney Holdings Inc.
Principles of Consolidation. The supplemental consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of Travelers Group Inc. and its
subsidiaries, including Salomon and its subsidiaries.
On April 2, 1996, Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (formerly
Travelers/Aetna Property Casualty Corp.) (TAP), an indirect majority-owned
subsidiary of the Company, purchased from Aetna Services Inc. (formerly
Aetna Life and Casualty Company) (Aetna), all of the outstanding capital
stock of The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company (ACSC) and The Standard
Fire Insurance Company (SFIC) (collectively, Aetna P&C) for approximately
$4.16 billion in cash. The acquisition was accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the supplemental
consolidated financial statements include the results of Aetna P&C's
operations only from the date of acquisition. TAP also owns The Travelers
Indemnity Company (Travelers Indemnity). Travelers Indemnity along with
Aetna P&C are the primary vehicles through which the Company engages in
the property and casualty insurance business.
Unconsolidated entities in which the Company has at least a 20% interest
are accounted for on the equity method. The minority interest in 1996
represents the interest in TAP held by the private and public investors.
(See Note 2.) Significant intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollar currencies are
translated into U.S. dollar equivalents using year-end spot foreign
exchange rates. Revenues and expenses are translated monthly at amounts
which approximate weighted average exchange rates, with resulting gains
and losses included in income. The effects of translating the statements
of financial condition of non-U.S. subsidiaries with functional currencies
other than the U.S. dollar are recorded, in stockholders' equity net of
related hedge gains and losses and income taxes. Hedges of such exposure
include designated issues of non-U.S. dollar debt and, to a lesser extent,
forward currency contracts.
The preparation of the supplemental consolidated financial statements
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the supplemental consolidated
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Accounting Changes
FAS 121. Effective January 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed
Of." This statement establishes accounting standards for the impairment of
long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be disposed of.
This statement requires a write down to fair value when long-lived assets
to be held and used are impaired. The statement also requires that
long-lived assets to be disposed of (e.g. real estate held for sale) be
carried at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell, and does not
allow such assets to be depreciated. The adoption of this standard did not
have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition or
liquidity.
FAS 123. In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued FAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." FAS No. 123
establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based
employee compensation plans as well as transactions in which an entity
issues its equity instruments to acquire goods or services from
non-employees. This statement defines a fair value-based method of
accounting for employee stock options or similar equity instruments, and
encourages all entities to adopt this method of accounting for all
employee stock compensation plans. However, it also allows an entity to
continue to measure compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic
value-based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (Opinion 25).
Entities electing to remain with the accounting method prescribed in
Opinion 25 must make pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per
share, as if the fair value-based method of accounting defined by FAS No.
123 had been applied. FAS No. 123 is applicable to fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1995. The Company has elected to continue to account
for its stock-based compensation plans using the accounting method
prescribed by Opinion 25 and has included in the Notes to Supplemental
Consolidated Financial Statements the pro forma disclosures required by
FAS No. 123. (See Note 16.)
Accounting Policies
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash segregated under
federal and brokerage regulations, cash deposited with clearing
organizations and short-term highly liquid investments with maturities of
three months or less when purchased, other than those held for sale in the
ordinary course of business. These short-term investments are carried at
cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
Investments are owned principally by the insurance subsidiaries. Fixed
maturities include bonds, notes and redeemable preferred stocks. Equity
securities include common and non-redeemable preferred stocks. Fixed
maturities classified as "held to maturity" represent securities that the
Company has both the ability and the intent to hold until maturity and are
carried at amortized cost. Fixed maturity securities classified as
"available for sale" and equity securities are carried at market values
that are based primarily on quoted market prices or if quoted market
prices are not available, discounted expected cash flows using market
rates commensurate with the credit quality and maturity of the investment.
The difference between amortized cost and market values of such securities
net of applicable income taxes is reflected as a component of
stockholders' equity. Real estate held for sale is
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell.
Fair value was established at the time of foreclosure by internal analysis
or external appraisers, using discounted cash flow analyses and other
acceptable techniques. Thereafter, an allowance for losses on real estate
held for sale is established if the carrying value of the property exceeds
its current fair value less estimated costs to sell. There was no such
allowance at December 31, 1996 or 1995. Mortgage loans are carried at
amortized cost. A mortgage loan is considered impaired when it is probable
that the Company will be unable to collect principal and interest amounts
due. For mortgage loans that are determined to be impaired, a reserve is
established for the difference between the amortized cost and fair value
of the underlying collateral. In estimating fair value, the Company uses
interest rates reflecting the higher returns required in the current real
estate financing market. Impaired loans were not significant at December
31, 1996 and 1995. Policy loans are carried at unpaid balances which do
not exceed the net cash surrender value of the related insurance policies.
Short-term investments, consisting primarily of money market instruments
and other debt issues purchased with a maturity of less than one year, are
carried at cost plus accrued interest which approximates market. Realized
gains and losses on sales of investments and unrealized losses considered
to be other than temporary, determined on a specific identification basis,
are included in other income.
Accrual of income is suspended on fixed maturities or mortgage loans that
are in default, or on which it is likely that future interest payments
will not be made as scheduled. Interest income on investments in default
is recognized only as payment is received. Investments included in the
Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Financial Position that were
non-income producing for the preceding 12 months were not significant.
The cost of acquired businesses in excess of net assets (goodwill) is
being amortized on a straight-line basis principally over a 40-year
period. The carrying amount is regularly reviewed for indicators of
impairment in value, which in the view of management are other than
temporary. Impairments are recognized in operating results if a permanent
diminution in value is deemed to have occurred.
Income taxes. TRV and its wholly owned domestic non-life insurance
subsidiaries (excluding Salomon Inc and its wholly owned domestic
subsidiaries) file a consolidated federal income tax return. All but one
of the life insurance subsidiaries are included in their own consolidated
federal income tax return. Salomon Inc and its wholly owned domestic
subsidiaries file their own consolidated federal income tax return.
Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between the tax
basis of assets and liabilities and their recorded amounts for financial
reporting purposes.
Subsidiary stock issuance. The Company recognizes gains (losses) on sales
of stock by subsidiaries. For the year ended December 31, 1996, included
in net income is a gain of $363 million from the sale by TAP of 18% of its
common stock.
Earnings per common share is computed after recognition of preferred stock
dividend requirements and is based on the weighted average number of
shares outstanding during the period after consideration of the dilutive
effect of common stock warrants and stock options and the incremental
shares assumed issued under the Capital Accumulation Plan and other
restricted stock plans. Fully diluted earnings per common share, assuming
conversion of all outstanding convertible preferred stock, notes,
debentures and the maximum dilutive effect of common stock equivalents,
has not been presented because the effects are not material. The fully
diluted earnings per common share computation for the years ended December
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 would entail adding the additional common stock
equivalents (11 million, 16 million and 5 million shares, respectively)
and the assumed conversion of the convertible preferred stock and
convertible notes (32 million, 52 million and 10 million shares,
respectively) to the number of shares included in the earnings per common
share calculation (resulting in a total of 1.181 billion, 1.200 billion
and 1.162 billion shares, respectively) and the elimination of the
convertible preferred stock dividends ($47 million, $70 million and $7
million, respectively).
During 1996 the Company's Board of Directors declared a three-for-two
stock split in January and a four-for-three stock split in October (both
payable in the form of stock dividends), which combined are the equivalent
of a
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two-for-one stock split. On October 22, 1997 the Company declared a
three-for-two stock split paid on November 19, 1997 in the form of a 50%
stock dividend to stockholders of record on November 3, 1997. All amounts
presented herein have been restated to reflect the stock splits.
Future Application of Accounting Standards
In June 1996, the FASB issued FAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities." FAS No.
125 provides accounting and reporting standards for transfers and
servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities. These
standards are based on consistent application of a financial-components
approach that focuses on control. Under that approach, after a transfer of
financial assets, an entity recognizes the financial and servicing assets
it controls and the liabilities it has incurred, derecognizes financial
assets when control has been surrendered and derecognizes liabilities when
extinguished. FAS No. 125 provides consistent standards for distinguishing
transfers of financial assets that are sales from transfers that are
secured borrowings. The requirements of FAS No. 125 are effective for
transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of
liabilities occurring after December 31, 1996, and are to be applied
prospectively. However, in December 1996 the FASB issued FAS No. 127,
"Deferral of the Effective Date of Certain Provisions of FASB Statement
No. 125" which delays until January 1, 1998 the effective date for certain
provisions. Earlier or retroactive application is not permitted. The
adoption of the provisions of this statement effective January 1, 1997 did
not have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition
or liquidity and the Company is currently evaluating the impact of the
provisions whose effective date has been delayed until January 1, 1998.
In February 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (FAS No. 128). This Statement
establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per share
(EPS) and applies to entities with publicly held common stock. This
Statement simplifies the standards for computing earnings per share
previously found in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 15, "Earnings
per Share" (Opinion 15), and makes them comparable to international EPS
standards. It replaces the presentation of primary EPS with a presentation
of basic EPS. It also requires dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS
on the face of the income statement for all entities with complex capital
structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator
of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the
diluted EPS computation.
Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available
to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution
that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock
were exercised.
FAS No. 128 supersedes Opinion 15 and related accounting interpretations
and is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after
December 15, 1997, including interim periods; earlier application is not
permitted. However, an entity is permitted to disclose pro forma amounts
computed using this Statement in the notes to the financial statements in
periods prior to required adoption.
In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (FAS No. 130). FAS No. 130
establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive
income and its components in a full set of general-purpose financial
statements. All items that are required to be recognized under accounting
standards as components of comprehensive income are to be reported in a
financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other
financial statements. This Statement stipulates that comprehensive income
reflect the change in equity of an enterprise during a period from
transactions and other events and circumstances from nonowner sources.
Comprehensive income will thus represent the sum of net income and other
comprehensive income, although FAS No. 130 does not require the use of the
terms comprehensive income or other comprehensive income. The accumulated
balance of other comprehensive income is required to be displayed
separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in capital in the
statement of financial position. This Statement is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1997. The Company
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anticipates that the adoption of FAS No. 130 will result primarily in
reporting unrealized gains and losses on investments in debt and equity
securities in comprehensive income.
In June 1997, the FASB also issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information" (FAS No. 131). FAS No. 131 establishes standards for
the way that public enterprises report information about operating
segments in annual financial statements and requires that selected
information about those operating segments be reported in interim
financial statements. This Statement supersedes Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 14, "Financial Reporting for Segments of a
Business Enterprise". FAS No. 131 requires that all public enterprises
report financial and descriptive information about their reportable
operating segments. Operating segments are defined as components of an
enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is
evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how
to allocate resources and in assessing performance. This Statement is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The
Company's reportable operating segments are not expected to change as a
result of the adoption of FAS No. 131.
INVESTMENT SERVICES
Commissions, underwriting and principal transaction revenues and related
expenses are recognized in income on a trade date basis. Customer security
transactions are recorded on a settlement date basis.
Asset management and administration fees are recorded as income for the
period in which the services are performed.
Trading securities, commodities and derivatives used for trading purposes
are recorded at either market value or, when market prices are not readily
available, fair value, which is determined under an alternative approach,
such as matrix or model pricing. Fair value includes related accrued
interest or dividends. The determination of market or fair value considers
various factors, including: closing exchange or over-the-counter market
price quotations; time value and volatility factors underlying options,
warrants and derivatives; price activity for equivalent or synthetic
instruments in markets located in different time zones; counterparty
credit quality; and the potential impact on market prices or fair value of
liquidating the Company's positions in an orderly manner over a reasonable
period of time under current market conditions.
Commodities include physical quantities of commodities involving future
settlement or delivery and related gains or losses are reported as
"Principal transactions."
The majority of the Company's trading securities, commodities and
derivatives are recorded on a trade date basis. Recording the remaining
instruments on a trade date basis would not materially affect these
supplemental consolidated financial statements.
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Derivatives used for trading purposes include interest rate, currency and
commodity swap agreements, swap options, caps and floors, options,
warrants and financial and commodity futures and forward contracts. The
market values (unrealized gains and losses) associated with derivatives
are reported net by counterparty, provided a legally enforceable master
netting agreement exists, and are netted across products and against cash
collateral when such provisions are stated in the master netting
agreement. Derivatives in a net receivable position, as well as options
owned and warrants held, are reported as assets in "Trading securities and
commodities owned." Similarly, derivatives in a net payable position, as
well as options written and warrants issued, are reported as liabilities
in "Trading securities and commodities sold not yet purchased." This
category also includes the Company's long-term obligations that have
principal repayments directly linked to equity securities of unaffiliated
issuers for which the Company holds in inventory a note exchangeable for
the same equity securities. Cash collateral received in connection with
interest rate swaps totaled $250 million and $447 million at December 31,
1996 and 1995, respectively and cash collateral paid totaled $1,637
million and $1,337 million, respectively. Revenues generated from
derivative instruments used for trading purposes are reported as
"Principal transactions" and include realized gains and losses as well as
unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the market or fair
value of such instruments.
Derivatives used for non-trading purposes which are designated as hedges
must be effective at reducing the risk associated with the exposure being
hedged and must be designated as a hedge at the inception of the
derivative contract. Accordingly, changes in the market or fair value of
the derivative instrument must be highly correlated with changes in the
market or fair value of the underlying hedge item. The Company monitors
the effectiveness of its hedges by periodically comparing the change in
value of the derivative instrument with the change in value of the
underlying hedged item. Derivatives used as hedges include interest rate
swaps, cross currency swaps and forward currency contracts.
Interest rate and cross currency swaps, are utilized to effectively
convert certain fixed rate preferred stock and guaranteed preferred
beneficial interests in Salomon Smith Barney subordinated debt securities
(TRUPS), a portion of investment banking and brokerage borrowings and the
majority of fixed rate term debt to variable rate instruments. These swaps
are recorded "off-balance sheet," with accrued inflows and outflows
reflected as adjustments to interest expense and/or dividends. Adjustments
to preferred stock dividends are recorded on an after-tax basis.
The Company utilizes forward currency contracts to hedge a portion of the
currency exchange rate exposure relating to non-U.S. dollar term debt
issued by the Company. The impact of translating the forward currency
contracts and the related debt to prevailing exchange rates is recognized
currently in income. The Company also utilizes forward currency contracts
to hedge certain investments in subsidiaries with functional currencies
other than the U.S. dollar. The impact of marking open contracts to
prevailing exchange rates and the impact of realized gains or losses on
maturing contracts, both net of the related tax effects, are included as
cumulative translation adjustments in stockholders' equity as is the
impact of translating the investments being hedged. Upon the disposition
of an investment in a subsidiary with a functional currency other than the
U.S. dollar, accumulated gains or losses previously included as cumulative
translation adjustments in stockholders' equity are recognized currently
in income.
Derivative instruments that do not meet the criteria to be designated as a
hedge are considered trading derivatives and are recorded at market or
fair value.
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Securities borrowed and securities loaned are recorded at the amount of
cash advanced or received. With respect to securities loaned, the Company
receives cash collateral in an amount in excess of the market value of
securities loaned. The Company monitors the market value of securities
borrowed and loaned on a daily basis with additional collateral obtained
as necessary.
Repurchase and resale agreements are treated as collateralized financing
transactions and are carried at the amounts at which the securities will
be subsequently reacquired or resold, including accrued interest, as
specified in the respective agreements. In the determination of income,
certain financing transactions are marked to fair value, which has no
material effect on the Company's results of operations. The Company's
policy is to take possession of securities purchased under agreements to
resell. The market value of securities to be repurchased and resold is
monitored, and additional collateral is requested where appropriate to
protect against credit exposure.
Brokerage receivables and brokerage payables include margin on futures
contracts.
Other assets include the value of management advisory contracts, which is
being amortized on the straight-line method over periods ranging from
twelve to twenty years.
INSURANCE SERVICES
Premiums from long-duration contracts, principally life insurance, are
earned when due. Premiums from short-duration insurance contracts are
earned over the related contract period. Short-duration contracts include
primarily property and casualty, credit life and accident and health
policies, including estimated ultimate premiums on retrospectively rated
policies. Benefits and expenses are associated with premiums by means of
the provision for future policy benefits, unearned premiums and the
deferral and amortization of policy acquisition costs.
Value of insurance in force represents the actuarially determined present
value of anticipated profits to be realized from life and accident and
health business on insurance in force at the date of the Company's
acquisition of its insurance subsidiaries using the same assumptions that
were used for computing related liabilities where appropriate. The value
of insurance in force acquired prior to December 31, 1993 is amortized
over the premium paying periods in relation to anticipated premiums. The
value of insurance in force relating to the acquisition of The Travelers
Corporation (old Travelers) was the actuarially determined present value
of the projected future profits discounted at interest rates ranging from
14% to 18% for the business acquired. The value of the business in force
is amortized over the contract period using current interest crediting
rates to accrete interest and using amortization methods based on the
specified products. Traditional life insurance is amortized over the
period of anticipated premiums; universal life in relation to estimated
gross profits; and annuity contracts employing a level yield method. The
value of insurance in force is reviewed periodically for recoverability to
determine if any adjustment is required.
Deferred policy acquisition costs for the life business represent the
costs of acquiring new business, principally commissions, certain
underwriting and agency expenses and the cost of issuing policies.
Deferred policy acquisition costs for traditional life business are
amortized over the premium-paying periods of the related policies, in
proportion to the ratio of the annual premium revenue to the total
anticipated premium revenue. Deferred policy acquisition costs of other
business lines are generally amortized over the life of the insurance
contract or at a constant rate based upon the present value of estimated
gross profits expected to be realized. For certain property and casualty
lines, acquisition costs (commissions and premium taxes) have been
deferred to the extent recoverable from future earned premiums and are
amortized ratably over the terms of the related policies. Deferred policy
acquisition costs are reviewed to determine if they are recoverable from
future income, including investment income, and, if not recoverable, are
charged to expense. All other acquisition expenses are charged to
operations as incurred.
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Separate and variable accounts primarily represent funds for which
investment income and investment gains and losses accrue directly to, and
investment risk is borne by, the contractholders. Each account has
specific investment objectives. The assets of each account are legally
segregated and are not subject to claims that arise out of any other
business of the Company. The assets of these accounts are generally
carried at market value. Amounts assessed to the contractholders for
management services are included in revenues. Deposits, net investment
income and realized investment gains and losses for these accounts are
excluded from revenues, and related liability increases are excluded from
benefits and expenses.
Other receivables include receivables related to retrospectively rated
policies on property-casualty business, net of allowance for estimated
uncollectible amounts.
Insurance policy and claims reserves represent liabilities for future
insurance policy benefits. Insurance reserves for traditional life
insurance, annuities, and accident and health policies have been computed
based upon mortality, morbidity, persistency and interest assumptions
applicable to these coverages, which range from 2.5% to 10%, including
adverse deviation. These assumptions consider Company experience and
industry standards and may be revised if it is determined that future
experience will differ substantially from that previously assumed.
Property-casualty reserves include (1) unearned premiums representing the
unexpired portion of policy premiums, and (2) estimated provisions for
both reported and unreported claims incurred and related expenses. The
reserves are adjusted regularly based on experience. Included in the
insurance policy and claims reserves in the Supplemental Consolidated
Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 1996 and 1995 are $1.568
billion and $778 million, respectively, of property-casualty loss reserves
related to workers' compensation that have been discounted using an
interest rate of 5%.
In determining insurance policy and claims reserves, the Company carries
on a continuing review of its overall position, its reserving techniques
and its reinsurance. Reserves for property-casualty insurance losses
represent the estimated ultimate cost of all incurred claims and claim
adjustment expenses. Since the reserves are based on estimates, the
ultimate liability may be more or less than such reserves. The effects of
changes in such estimated reserves are included in the results of
operations in the period in which the estimates are changed. Such changes
may be material to the results of operations and could occur in a future
period.
Contractholder funds represent receipts from the issuance of universal
life, pension investment and certain individual annuity contracts. Such
receipts are considered deposits on investment contracts that do not have
substantial mortality or morbidity risk. Account balances are increased by
deposits received and interest credited and are reduced by withdrawals,
mortality charges and administrative expenses charged to the
contractholders. Calculations of contractholder account balances for
investment contracts reflect lapse, withdrawal and interest rate
assumptions (ranging from 3.8% to 8.6%) based on contract provisions, the
Company's experience and industry standards. Contractholder funds also
include other funds that policyholders leave on deposit with the Company.
The fair value of these contracts is determined by discounting expected
cash flows at an interest rate commensurate with the Company's credit risk
and the expected timing of cash flows.
Derivatives used for non-trading purposes. See Note 20 for a discussion of
derivatives used for non-trading purposes.
Permitted Statutory Accounting Practices. The Company's insurance
subsidiaries are domiciled principally in Connecticut and Massachusetts
and prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with the
accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the insurance departments
of those states. Prescribed statutory accounting practices include a
variety of publications of the National Association of Insurance
Commissioners as well as state laws, regulations, and general
administrative rules. The impact of any accounting practices not so
prescribed on statutory surplus is not material.
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CONSUMER FINANCE SERVICES
Finance related interest and other charges are recognized as income using the
constant yield method. Allowances for losses are established by direct charges
to income in amounts sufficient to maintain the allowance at a level management
determines to be adequate to cover losses in the portfolio. The allowance
fluctuates based upon continual review of the loan portfolio and current
economic conditions. For financial reporting purposes, finance receivables are
considered delinquent when they are 60 days or more contractually past due.
Income stops accruing on finance receivables when they are 90 days contractually
past due. If payments are made on a finance receivable that is not accruing
income, and the receivable is no longer 90 days contractually past due, the
accrual of income resumes. Finance receivables are charged against the allowance
for losses when considered uncollectible. Personal loans are considered
uncollectible when payments are six months contractually past due and six months
past due on a recency of payment basis. Loans that are twelve months
contractually past due regardless of recency of payment are charged off.
Recoveries on losses previously charged to the allowance are credited to the
allowance at the time of recovery. Consideration of whether to proceed with
foreclosure on loans secured by real estate begins when a loan is 60 days past
due on a contractual basis. Real estate credit losses are recognized when the
title to the property is obtained.
Fees received and direct costs incurred for the origination of loans are
deferred and amortized over the contractual lives of the loans as part of
interest income. The remaining unamortized balances are reflected in interest
income at the time that the loans are paid in full, renewed or charged off.
2. Business Acquisitions
Acquisition of Aetna P&C
As discussed in Note 1, on April 2, 1996 TAP purchased from Aetna all of the
outstanding capital stock of ACSC and SFIC. To finance the purchase price and
transaction costs of $4.16 billion and capital contributions of $710 million to
Aetna P&C, TAP borrowed $2.65 billion from a syndicate of banks under a
five-year revolving credit facility (the Credit Facility) and sold approximately
33 million shares of its Class A Common Stock representing approximately 9% of
its outstanding common stock (at that time) to four private investors, including
Aetna, for an aggregate of $525 million. The Travelers Insurance Group Inc.
(TIGI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired approximately 328
million shares of Class B Common Stock of TAP in exchange for contributing the
outstanding capital stock of Travelers Indemnity and a capital contribution of
approximately $1.14 billion. In addition, TRV purchased from TAP $540 million of
Series Z Preferred Stock of TAP. Approximately $18 million of the purchase price
was funded through the settlement of receivables from Aetna.
On April 23, 1996, TAP sold in a public offering approximately 39 million shares
of its Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 9.75% of its outstanding
common stock, for total proceeds of $928 million. During the second quarter TAP
sold in public offerings $700 million in long-term notes (see Note 11) and
through subsidiary trusts $900 million in Trust Preferred Securities (see Note
15). The aggregate proceeds from the above offerings of $2.528 billion, together
with the proceeds from the issuance by TAP of approximately $700 million of
commercial paper, were used to repay in full the borrowings under the Credit
Facility and to redeem in full TAP's Series Z Preferred Stock.
The assets and liabilities of Aetna P&C are reflected in the Supplemental
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 1996 on a fully
consolidated basis at management's best estimate of their fair values at the
acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value
of net assets is approximately $1.16 billion and is being amortized over 40
years.
During 1996, TAP recorded charges related to the acquisition and integration of
Aetna P&C. These charges resulted primarily from anticipated costs of the
acquisition and the application of TAP's strategies, policies and practices to
Aetna P&C reserves and include: $229.1 million after tax and minority interest
($430 million before
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tax and minority interest) in reserve increases, net of reinsurance, related
primarily to cumulative injury claims other than asbestos (CIOTA); a $44.8
million after tax and minority interest ($84 million before tax and minority
interest) provision for an additional asbestos liability related to an existing
settlement agreement with a policyholder of Aetna P&C; a $32.0 million after tax
and minority interest ($60 million before tax and minority interest) charge
related to premium collection issues; a $21.8 million after tax and minority
interest ($41 million before tax and minority interest) provision for
uncollectibility of reinsurance recoverables; and an $18.7 million after tax and
minority interest ($35 million before tax and minority interest) provision for
lease and severance costs of Travelers Indemnity related to the restructuring
plan for the acquisition. In addition the Company recognized a gain of $363
million (before and after tax) from the issuance of shares of Class A Common
Stock by TAP and such gain is not reflected in the pro forma financial
information below.
The unaudited pro forma condensed results of operations presented below assume
the above transactions had occurred at the beginning of each of the periods
presented:
(in millions, expect per share amounts) 1996 1995*
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Revenues $34,014 $32,594
Income from continuing operations $ 3,044 $ 1,740
Net income $ 2,710 $ 1,890
Continuing operations $ 2.53 $ 1.40
Net income $ 2.24 $ 1.53
* Historical results of Aetna P&C in 1995 include charges of $1.085 billion
($705 million after tax) representing an addition to environmental-related
and asbestos-related claims reserves.
The above unaudited pro forma condensed financial information is not necessarily
indicative either of the results of operations that would have occurred had this
transaction been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented or of
future operations of the combined companies.
Supplemental Information to the Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Cash
Flows Relating to the Acquisition of Aetna P&C
(millions) 1996
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Assets and liabilities of business acquired:
Invested assets $ 13,899
Reinsurance recoverables and other assets 10,409
Insurance policy and claim reserves (18,240)
Other liabilities (1,908)
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Cash payment related to business acquisition $ 4,160
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Acquisition of Shearson Business
In July 1993, Smith Barney acquired the domestic retail brokerage and asset
management businesses (the Shearson Businesses) of Shearson Lehman Brothers
Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of American Express Company (American Express). In
addition to the amounts paid in 1993, Smith Barney Inc. has agreed to pay
American Express additional amounts that are contingent upon performance
(Contingent Consideration), consisting of up to $50 million per year for three
years based on its revenues and 10% of its after-tax profits in excess of $250
million per
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year over a five-year period. Contingent Consideration paid during 1996, 1995
and 1994 amounted to $110 million, $76 million and $69 million, respectively.
The 1996 payment includes a final payout of Contingent Consideration based on
revenues. The Contingent Consideration is being accounted for prospectively, as
additional purchase price, which will result in amortization over periods of up
to 20 years.
Acquisition of Security Pacific
On July 31, 1997, Commercial Credit Company acquired Security Pacific Financial
Services from BankAmerica Corporation for a purchase price of approximately $1.6
billion. The purchase included approximately $1.2 billion of net consumer
finance receivables and approximately $70 million of other net assets. The
excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of net assets was
$395.2 million and is being amortized over 25 years.
3. Disposition of Subsidiaries and Discontinued Operations
During 1996, gains on sale of subsidiaries and affiliates totaled $445 million
pre-tax and consisted of the sale in April of approximately 18% of TAP ($363
million), a net gain from the disposition of certain investment advisory
affiliates, including RCM Capital Management, a California Limited Partnership
(RCM) ($34 million) and the sale in the third quarter of The Mortgage
Corporation Limited ($48 million).
During 1994, gains on sale of subsidiaries and affiliates totaled $226 million
pre-tax and consisted of the sale in December of American Capital Management &
Research Inc. (American Capital) ($162 million), the sale in November of Smith
Barney's investment in HG Asia Holdings Ltd. ($34 million), and the sale in
October of Bankers and Shippers Insurance Company ($30 million).
Transport Spin-off
On September 29, 1995, the Company made a pro rata distribution to the Company's
stockholders of shares of Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, of
Transport Holdings Inc. (Holdings), which at the time was a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, and the indirect owner of Transport Life Insurance
Company. The results of Holdings were included in income from continuing
operations through September 29, 1995, the spin-off date.
Discontinued Operations
In December 1994, the Company sold its group dental insurance business to
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) for $52 million and recognized an
after-tax gain of $9 million ($28 million pre-tax), and on January 3, 1995 the
Company sold its group life business as well as its related non-medical group
insurance businesses to MetLife for $350 million and recognized in the first
quarter of 1995 an after-tax gain of $20 million ($31 million pre-tax). In
connection with the sale, The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC) ceded 100% of
its risks in the group life and related businesses to MetLife on an indemnity
reinsurance basis, effective January 1, 1995. In connection with the reinsurance
transaction, TIC transferred assets with a fair market value of approximately
$1.5 billion to MetLife, equal to the statutory reserves and other liabilities
transferred.
On January 3, 1995, TIC and MetLife, and certain of their affiliates, formed The
MetraHealth Companies, Inc. (MetraHealth) joint venture by contributing their
medical businesses to MetraHealth, in exchange for shares of common stock of
MetraHealth. No gain was recognized upon the formation of the joint venture.
Upon formation of the joint venture TIC and its affiliates owned 50% of the
outstanding capital stock of MetraHealth, and the other 50% was owned by MetLife
and its affiliates. In March 1995, MetraHealth acquired HealthSpring, Inc. for
common stock of MetraHealth, resulting in a reduction in the participation of
the Company and MetLife in the MetraHealth venture to 48.25% each.
In October 1995, the Company completed the sale of its ownership in MetraHealth
to United HealthCare Corporation. Gross proceeds to the Company in 1995 were
$831 million in cash, and the Company recognized a gain in 1995 of $110 million
after tax ($165 million pre-tax). During 1996 the Company received a contingency
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payment (based on MetraHealth's 1995 results) and recognized a gain in 1996 of
$31 million after tax ($48 million pre-tax). Both of these gains are reflected
in discontinued operations.
All of the businesses sold to MetLife or contributed to MetraHealth have been
accounted for as a discontinued operation. Revenues from discontinued operations
for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 amounted to $1.040 billion and
$3.522 billion, respectively. Revenues in 1996 were immaterial.
In March 1997, the Company entered into a non-binding letter of intent to sell
all of the outstanding stock of Basis Petroleum, Inc. (Basis), a wholly owned
subsidiary which owns and operates oil refineries in the U.S. Gulf Coast area,
to Valero Energy Corporation (Valero). This transaction resulted in a pre-tax
loss of approximately $505 million ($290 million after tax). The sale was
completed on May 1, 1997. Proceeds from the sale included cash of $365 million,
Valero common stock with a market value of $120 million and participation
payments based on a fixed notional throughput and the difference, if any,
between an average market crackspread, as defined, and a base crackspread, as
defined, over each of the next ten years. The total of the participation
payments is capped at $200 million, with a maximum of $35 million per year. In
addition, as a result of Valero's merger agreement with PG&E Corporation,
Valero's common stock was exchanged for stock of PG&E Corporation and a new
stock of the spin-off company (New Valero), representing Valero's refining
assets. In the third quarter of 1997, the Company liquidated its interest in the
PG&E and New Valero common stock. In July 1997, the Company paid Valero $3
million in connection with the final determination of working capital. The
estimated loss includes severance costs and anticipated operating losses to be
incurred prior to the completion of the sale, and reflects other estimates of
value at time of closing. Revenues of Basis for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994 were immaterial.
4. Business Segment Information
The Company is a diversified, integrated financial services company engaged in
investment services, life and property and casualty insurance services and
consumer finance. The following table presents certain information regarding
these industry segments:
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<CAPTION>
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Investment Services $18,871 $ 17,512 $ 13,466
Life Insurance Services 3,765 3,858 3,488
Property & Casualty Insurance Services 8,224 4,545 4,538
Consumer Finance Services 1,411 1,354 1,239
Corporate and Other 143 18 (12)
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$32,414 $ 27,287 $ 22,719
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes and minority interest
Investment Services $ 3,073 $ 1,827 $ (117)
Life Insurance Services 1,009 893 651
Property & Casualty Insurance Services 512 595 307
Consumer Finance Services 343 378 356
Corporate and Other 71 (373) (172)
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$ 5,008 $ 3,320 $ 1,025
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income from continuing operations
Investment Services $ 1,871 $ 1,112 $ 12
Life Insurance Services 653 581 421
Property & Casualty Insurance Services
(after minority interest of $47 in 1996) 362 453 249
Consumer Finance Services 223 246 227
Corporate and Other 173 (251) (162)
-------- --------- ---------
$ 3,282 $ 2,141 $ 747
======== ========= =========
Identifiable assets
Investment Services $246,126 $ 229,404 $ 218,070
Life Insurance Services 40,329 37,912 33,151
Property & Casualty Insurance Services 49,779 23,647 22,007
Consumer Finance Services 9,061 8,196 7,729
Corporate and Other 653 3,185 6,136
-------- --------- ---------
$345,948 $ 302,344 $ 287,093
======== ========= =========
</TABLE>
The Investment Services segment consists of investment banking, asset
management, securities brokerage, proprietary trading, and other financial
services provided through Salomon Smith Barney and its subsidiaries for all
years presented, and in 1994 only, the investment management services provided
by RCM (sold in June 1996) and the mutual fund management and distribution
services provided through American Capital (sold in December 1994, see Note 3).
The Life Insurance Services segment includes individual and group life
insurance, accident and health insurance, annuities and investment products,
which are offered primarily through The Travelers Insurance Company, The
Travelers Life and Annuity Company and Primerica Financial Services (PFS).
The Property & Casualty Insurance Services segment provides property-casualty
insurance, including workers' compensation, liability, automobile, property and
commercial multi-peril to businesses and other institutions and automobile and
homeowners insurance to individuals. Property-casualty insurance policies are
issued primarily by subsidiaries of the Company's newly formed majority-owned
subsidiary Travelers Property Casualty Corp. and its property-casualty insurance
subsidiaries, including Travelers Indemnity, Gulf Insurance Company, ACSC and
SFIC.
The Consumer Finance Services segment includes consumer lending (including
secured and unsecured personal loans, real estate-secured loans and consumer
goods financing) and credit cards. Also included in this segment are
credit-related insurance services provided through American Health and Life
Insurance Company (AHL) and its affiliate.
Corporate and Other consists of corporate staff and treasury operations, certain
corporate income and expenses that have not been allocated to the operating
subsidiaries, including gains and losses from the sale of stock of subsidiaries
and affiliates. RCM, the remaining component of what were the Mutual Funds and
Asset Management operations in 1994, is reported as part of Corporate and Other
in 1995 and through its date of sale in 1996.
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, and capital expenditures for property,
plant and equipment and related depreciation expense are not material to any of
the business segments. Intersegment sales are not significant.
For gains and special charges included in each segment, see "Results of
Operations" discussion in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The operations of the Company's Life Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance
and Consumer Finance segments are conducted predominantly in North America. The
Investments Services segment conducts business primarily in North America,
Europe and Asia. The following table sets forth financial data by geographic
location for the Company's Investment Services segment.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Income (Loss) Before
Income Taxes From
(millions) Revenues Continuing Operations Total Assets
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Year Ended December 31, 1996
North America $15,326 $2,952 $152,435
Europe 3,365 77 76,875
Asia and Other 180 44 16,816
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investment Services $18,871 $3,073 $246,126
=====================================================================================
Year Ended December 31, 1995
North America $12,869 $1,263 $141,973
Europe 4,370 607 75,292
Asia and Other 273 (43) 12,139
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investment Services $17,512 $1,827 $229,404
=====================================================================================
Year Ended December 31, 1994
North America $11,188 $618 $144,992
Europe 1,717 (845) 65,082
Asia and Other 561 110 7,996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Investment Services $13,466 $(117) $218,070
=====================================================================================
</TABLE>
5. Principal Transaction Revenues
The following table presents principal transaction revenues by business activity
from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(millions)
For the Year Ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fixed Income $2,049 $900 $132
Equities 576 995 357
Physical commodities 393 238 191
Other 9 7 (260)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Principal transaction revenues $3,027 $2,140 $420
================================================================================
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Fixed income revenues include realized and unrealized gains and losses arising
from the trading, as principal and agent, of government and government agency
securities, investment and non-investment grade corporate debt, municipal
securities, preferred stock, mortgage securities (primarily U.S. government
agencies, including interest only and principal only strips), and emerging
market fixed income securities and derivatives. Revenues also include realized
and unrealized gains and losses generated from a variety of fixed income
securities utilized in arbitrage strategies for the Company's own account, and
realized and unrealized gains and losses arising from the spot and forward
trading of currencies and exchange-traded and over-the-counter (OTC) currency
options. Realized and unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the
market or fair value of options on fixed income securities, interest rate swaps,
currency swaps, swap options, caps and floors, financial futures, OTC options
and forward contracts on fixed income securities are reflected as fixed income
revenue.
Equities. Revenues from equities consist of realized and unrealized gains and
losses arising from proprietary and customer trading of U.S. and non-U.S. equity
securities, including common and convertible preferred stock, convertible
corporate debt, equity-linked notes and exchange-traded and OTC equity options
and warrants. Revenues also include realized and unrealized gains and losses on
equity securities and related derivatives utilized in arbitrage strategies for
the Company's own account.
Physical commodities trading is conducted primarily through Salomon Smith
Barney's wholly owned subsidiary Phibro Inc. (Phibro). Phibro trades crude oil,
refined oil products, natural gas, electricity, metals, petrochemicals, ethanol,
coffee, grains, cocoa and sugar. In 1996, Phibro discontinued trading coal, coke
and fertilizers. Commodity revenues consist of realized and unrealized gains and
losses from trading these commodities and related derivative instruments.
Other. 1994 results reflect a pre tax charge of $303 million ($189 million
after-tax) to correct general ledger balances, of which $194 million ($126
million after-tax) is related to London-based companies and $109 million ($63
million after-tax) arose from the completion of a detailed review of Salomon's
general ledger balances related to interest rate swaps.
6. Investments
Fair values of investments in fixed maturities are based on quoted market prices
or dealer quotes or, if these are not available, discounted expected cash flows
using market rates commensurate with the credit quality and maturity of the
investment. The fair value of investments for which a quoted market price or
dealer quote are not available amounted to $6.1 billion and $5.9 billion at
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The amortized cost and estimated market values of investments in fixed
maturities were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amortized Gross Unrealized Market
----------------------------
December 31, 1996 Cost Gains Losses Value
----------------------- --------------------------
(millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Available for sale:
Mortgage-backed securities-principally obligations of U.S.
Government agencies $ 8,416 $146 $ (38) $ 8,524
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. Government corporations and agencies 3,757 102 (11) 3,848
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 5,254 124 (31) 5,347
Debt securities issued by foreign governments 1,161 41 (4) 1,198
Corporate securities 24,636 462 (70) 25,028
-------------------------------------------------
$43,224 $875 $(154) $43,945
=================================================
Held to maturity, principally mortgage-backed securities $ 53 $ 9 $ - $ 62
=================================================
<CAPTION>
Amortized Gross Unrealized Market
----------------------------
December 31, 1996 Cost Gains Losses Value
----------------------- --------------------------
(millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Available for sale:
Mortgage-backed securities-principally obligations of U.S.
Government agencies $ 5,936 $ 169 $(20) $ 6,085
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. Government corporations and agencies 2,653 195 - 2,848
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 3,993 110 (11) 4,092
Debt securities issued by foreign governments 433 20 - 453
Corporate securities 16,569 619 (22) 17,166
-------------------------------------------------
$29,584 $1,113 $(53) $30,644
=================================================
Held to maturity, principally mortgage-backed securities $ 68 $ 11 $ - $ 79
=================================================
</TABLE>
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The amortized cost and estimated market value at December 31, 1996 by
contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities will differ from
contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay
obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Estimated
(millions) Amortized Market
Cost Value
------- -------
Due in one year or less $ 2,003 $ 2,012
Due after one year through five years 10,962 11,095
Due after five years through ten years 10,249 10,409
Due after ten years 11,594 11,905
------- -------
34,808 35,421
Mortgage-backed securities 8,469 8,586
------- -------
$43,277 $44,007
======= =======
Realized gains and losses on fixed maturities for the years ended December 31,
were as follows:
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
Realized gains
Pre-tax $231 $157 $ 52
---- ---- ----
After-tax $150 $102 $ 34
---- ---- ----
Realized losses
Pre-tax $361 $244 $201
---- ---- ----
After-tax $235 $159 $131
---- ---- ----
Net realized gains on equity securities and other investments, after-tax,
amounted to $120 million, $155 million and $18 million for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Net unrealized gains (losses) on
equity securities at December 31, 1996 and 1995 were $44 million and $97
million, respectively.
The Company had industry concentrations of corporate bonds and short-term
investments at December 31 as follows:
(millions) 1996 1995
------ ------
Finance $4,399 $2,342
Banking $4,252 $2,138
Electric utilities $2,268 $1,582
Oil and gas $1,533 $1,362
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
At December 31, significant concentrations of mortgage loans and real estate
were for properties located in highly populated areas in the states listed
below:
Mortgage Loans Real Estate
------------------- -----------------
(millions) 1996 1995 1996 1995
---- ---- ---- ----
California $811 $1,121 $393 $51
New York $390 $ 429 -- $49
Florida $283 $ 323 $ 49 $17
Texas $283 $ 300 $ 36 $56
Massachusetts $276 $ 111 $ 17 $ 4
Illinois $182 $ 203 $ 81 $58
Virginia $247 $ 194 $ -- $--
Other mortgage loan and real estate investments are dispersed throughout the
United States, with no combined holdings in any other state exceeding $200
million.
Aggregate annual maturities on mortgage loans are as follows:
(millions)
Past maturity $ 82
1997 462
1998 438
1999 538
2000 556
2001 277
Thereafter 1,459
------
$3,812
======
7. Securities Borrowed, Loaned and Subject to Repurchase Agreements
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell, at their respective
carrying values, consisted of the following at December 31:
(millions) 1996 1995
------- -------
Resale agreements $72,881 $60,509
Deposits paid for securities borrowed 25,104 24,517
------- -------
$97,985 $85,026
======= =======
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase, at their respective
carrying values, consisted of the following at December 31:
(millions) 1996 1995
------- -------
Repurchase agreements $ 97,282 $108,996
Deposits received for securities loaned 6,290 4,474
------- -------
$103,572 $113,470
======== ========
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The resale and repurchase agreements represent collateralized financing
transactions used to generate net interest income and facilitate trading
activity. These instruments are collateralized principally by government and
government agency securities and generally have terms ranging from overnight to
up to a year. It is the Company's policy to take possession of the underlying
collateral, monitor its market value relative to the amounts due under the
agreements, and, when necessary, require prompt transfer of additional
collateral or reduction in the loan balance in order to maintain contractual
margin protection. In the event of counterparty default, the financing agreement
provides the Company with the right to liquidate the collateral held. Resale
agreements and repurchase agreements are reported net by counterparty, when
applicable, pursuant to FASB Interpretation 41, "Offsetting of Amounts Related
to Certain Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Agreements" (FIN 41). Excluding the
impact of FIN 41, resale agreements totaled $88.0 billion at December 31, 1996.
At December 31, 1996, the market value of securities collateralizing resale
agreements was $89.0 billion.
Deposits paid for securities borrowed (securities borrowed) and deposits
received for securities loaned (securities loaned) are recorded at the amount of
cash advanced or received and are collateralized principally by government and
government agency securities, corporate debt and equity securities. Securities
borrowed transactions require the Company to deposit cash with the lender. With
respect to securities loaned, the Company receives cash collateral in an amount
generally in excess of the market value of securities loaned. The Company
monitors the market value of securities borrowed and securities loaned daily,
and additional collateral is obtained as necessary. At December 31, 1996, the
market value of securities collateralizing securities borrowed was $24.6
billion.
8. Brokerage Receivables and Brokerage Payables
The Company has receivables and payables for financial instruments purchased
from and sold to brokers and dealers and customers. The Company is exposed to
risk of loss from the inability of brokers and dealers or customers to pay for
purchases or to deliver the financial instrument sold, in which case the Company
would have to sell or purchase the financial instruments at prevailing market
prices. Credit risk is reduced to the extent that an exchange or clearing
organization acts as a counterparty to the transaction.
The Company seeks to protect itself from the risks associated with customer
activities by requiring customers to maintain margin collateral in compliance
with regulatory and internal guidelines. Margin levels are monitored daily, and
customers deposit additional collateral as required. Where customers cannot meet
collateral requirements, the Company will liquidate sufficient underlying
financial instruments to bring the customer into compliance with the required
margin level.
Exposure to credit risk is impacted by market volatility, which may impair the
ability of clients to satisfy their obligations to the Company. Credit limits
are established and closely monitored for customers and brokers and dealers
engaged in forward and futures and other transactions deemed to be
credit-sensitive.
Brokerage receivables and brokerage payables, which arise in the normal course
of business, consisted of the following at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(millions) 1996 1995
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Receivables from customers $ 9,488 $ 8,603
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations 2,104 1,709
------- -------
Total brokerage receivables $11,592 $10,312
======= =======
Payables to customers $ 8,160 $ 7,490
Payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations 1,859 4,667
------- -------
Total brokerage payables $10,019 $12,157
======= =======
</TABLE>
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
9. Trading Securities and Commodities
Trading securities and commodities at market value consisted of the following at
December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---------------------- -------------------------
(millions) Sold Sold
Not Yet Not Yet
Owned Purchased Owned Purchased
--------- ----------- ---------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Government and government agency securities - U.S. $ 51,980 $41,864 $ 50,004 $24,845
Government and government agency securities - non-U.S. 35,189 31,699 39,842 21,994
Corporate debt securities 14,668 2,334 13,030 1,854
Equity securities 7,396 6,142 4,952 3,823
Contractual commitments 7,218 9,984 7,428 9,446
Mortgage loans and collateralized mortgage securities 4,345 - 2,347 -
Physical commodities 995 9 1,223 278
Other 4,777 - 2,976 -
--------- ----------- ---------- -------------
$ 126,568 $92,032 $121,802 $62,240
========= =========== ========== =============
</TABLE>
See Note 20 for a discussion of trading securities, commodities,
derivatives and related risks.
10. Consumer Finance Receivables
Consumer finance receivables, net of unearned finance charges of $635
million and $690 million at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively,
consisted of the following:
(millions) 1996 1995
------- -------
Real estate-secured loans $ 3,457 $ 2,957
Personal loans 3,200 3,051
Credit cards 907 762
Sales finance and other 507 468
------- -------
Consumer finance receivables 8,071 7,238
Accrued interest receivable 54 47
Allowance for credit losses (240) (193)
------- -------
Net consumer finance receivables $ 7,885 $ 7,092
======= =======
An analysis of the allowance for credit losses on consumer finance
receivables at December 31, was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1 $ 193 $ 182 $ 168
Provision for consumer finance credit losses 260 171 152
Amounts written off (245) (188) (163)
Recovery of amounts previously written off 26 27 25
Allowance on receivables purchased 6 1 --
------- ------- -------
Balance, December 31 $ 240 $ 193 $ 182
------- ------- -------
Net outstandings $ 8,071 $ 7,238 $ 6,885
------- ------- -------
Allowance for credit losses as a % of net outstandings 2.97% 2.66% 2.64%
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
Contractual maturities of receivables before deducting unearned finance
charges and excluding accrued interest were as follows:
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Receivables
Outstanding Due
(millions) December 31, Due Due Due Due After
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2000
----------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Real-estate secured loans $3,505 $ 193 $ 199 $ 211 $252 $2,650
Personal loans 3,710 1,137 996 747 431 399
Credit cards 905 67 63 58 53 664
Sales finance and other 586 343 117 57 46 23
------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
$8,706 $1,740 $1,375 $1,073 $782 $3,736
------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Percentage 100% 20% 16% 12% 9% 43%
============= =========== =========== =========== ========= ===========
</TABLE>
Contractual terms average 16 years on real estate-secured loans (excluding call
provisions) and 4 years on personal loans. Experience has shown that a
substantial amount of the receivables will be renewed or repaid prior to
contractual maturity dates. Accordingly, the foregoing tabulation should not be
regarded as a forecast of future cash collections.
The Company has a geographically diverse consumer finance loan portfolio. At
December 31, the distribution by state was as follows:
1996 1995
-------- --------
Ohio 11% 12%
North Carolina 9% 10%
Pennsylvania 6% 7%
California 6% 5%
South Carolina 6% 6%
Texas 5% 5%
Tennessee 5% 5%
All other states* 52% 50%
-------- --------
100% 100%
======== ========
* In 1996 none of the remaining states individually accounts for more than
5% of total consumer finance receivables.
The estimated fair value of the consumer finance receivables portfolio depends
on the methodology selected to value such portfolio (i.e., exit value versus
entry value). Exit value represents a valuation of the portfolio based upon
sales of comparable portfolios which takes into account the value of customer
relationships and the current level of funding costs. Under the exit value
methodology, the estimated fair value of the receivables portfolio at December
31, 1996 is approximately $671 million above the recorded carrying value. Entry
value is determined by comparing the portfolio yields to the yield at which new
loans are being originated. Under the entry value methodology, the estimated
fair value of the receivables portfolio at December 31, 1996 is approximately
equal to the aggregate carrying value due to the increase in variable rate
receivables whose rates are periodically reset and the fact that the average
yield on fixed rate receivables is approximately equal to that on new fixed rate
loans made at year-end 1996. Fair values included in Note 21 are based on the
exit value methodology.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
11. Debt
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings consisted of the following at
December 31:
1996 1995
-------------------------- ---------------------------
Weighted Weighted
Average Average
Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate
----------- ------------- --------- ---------------
Bank borrowings $ 4,388 5.8% $ 4,081 4.9%
Commercial paper 4,133 5.7% 3,198 5.9%
Other 1,499 3,970
------- -------
$10,020 $11,249
======= =======
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings are short-term in nature and include
commercial paper, bank borrowings and other borrowings, such as deposit
liabilities, used to finance Salomon Smith Barney's operations, including the
securities settlement process. Outstanding bank borrowings include both U.S.
dollar and non-U.S. dollar denominated loans. The non-U.S. dollar loans are
denominated in multiple currencies including Japanese yen, German mark and U.K.
sterling. All commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 1996 and 1995 was U.S
dollar denominated.
Smith Barney has a $500 million, 364-day revolving credit agreement with a bank
syndicate that extends through May 1997. Smith Barney may borrow under its
revolving credit facility at various interest rate options (LIBOR, CD or base
rate) and compensates the banks for the facility through commitment fees. As of
December 31, 1996, there were no borrowings outstanding under this facility.
Salomon Brothers Inc (SBI), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Salomon Smith
Barney, has a $2.1 billion committed secured standby bank credit facility for
financing securities positions. The facility contains certain restrictive
covenants that require, among other things, that SBI maintain minimum levels of
excess net capital and net worth, as defined. SBI's excess net capital exceeded
the minimum required under the facility by $587 million and SBI's net worth
exceeded the minimum amount required by $496 million at December 31, 1996. In
1996, Salomon Brothers International Limited (SBIL), an indirect wholly owned
subsidiary of Salomon Smith Barney, entered into a $1.0 billion committed
securities repurchase facility. The facility is subject to restrictive covenants
including a requirement that SBIL maintain minimum levels of tangible net worth
and excess financial resources, as defined. At December 31, 1996, SBIL was in
compliance with all covenants related to this facility. In 1996, Phibro entered
into a $500 million unsecured committed revolving line of credit. This facility
requires Phibro to maintain minimum levels of capital and net working capital,
as defined. Phibro exceeded these minimums at December 31, 1996. At December 31,
1996, there were no outstanding borrowings under any of these facilities.
Smith Barney is limited by covenants in its revolving credit facility as to the
amount of dividends that may be paid to TRV.
Salomon Smith Barney also has substantial borrowing arrangements consisting of
facilities that it has been advised are available, but where no contractual
lending obligation exists.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Short-term borrowings
At December 31, short-term borrowings consisted of commercial paper outstanding
with weighted average interest rates as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
------------------------------ ------------------------------
(millions) Outstanding Interest Rate Outstanding Interest Rate
----------- ------------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial Credit Company $1,482 5.55% $1,394 5.86%
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. 25 5.64% -- --
The Travelers Insurance Company 50 5.53% 74 5.84%
------ ------
$1,557 $1,468
====== ======
</TABLE>
TRV, Commercial Credit Company (CCC), TAP and The Travelers Insurance Company
(TIC) issue commercial paper directly to investors. Each maintains unused credit
availability under its respective bank lines of credit at least equal to the
amount of its outstanding commercial paper. Each may borrow under its revolving
credit facilities at various interest rate options (LIBOR, CD, base rate or
money market) and compensates the banks for the facilities through commitment
fees.
TRV, CCC and TIC have an agreement with a syndicate of banks to provide $1.0
billion of revolving credit, to be allocated to any of TRV, CCC or TIC. The
participation of TIC in this agreement is limited to $250 million. The revolving
credit facility consists of five-year revolving credit facility which expires in
June 2001. At December 31, 1996, $250 million was allocated to TRV, $650 million
was allocated to CCC, and $100 million was allocated to TIC. Under this
facility, the Company is required to maintain a certain level of consolidated
stockholders' equity (as defined in the agreement). At December 31, 1996, this
requirement was exceeded by approximately $4.3 billion. At December 31, 1996,
there were no borrowings outstanding under this facility.
At December 31, 1996, CCC also had a committed and available revolving credit
facility on a stand-alone basis of $1.5 billion, which expires in 2001.
CCC is limited by covenants in its revolving credit agreements as to the amount
of dividends and advances that may be made to its parent or its affiliated
companies. At December 31, 1996, CCC would have been able to remit $308 million
to the parent under its most restrictive covenants.
As discussed in Note 2, during the first quarter of 1996 TAP entered into a
five-year revolving credit facility in the amount of $2.65 billion with a
syndicate of banks. The Credit Facility was used to finance in part the purchase
of Aetna P&C. All borrowings under the Credit Facility have been repaid in full.
The Credit Facility was subsequently amended to extend the maturity to December
2001 and reduce the amount available to $500 million, none of which is currently
utilized. Under the Credit Facility TAP is required to maintain a certain level
of consolidated stockholders' equity (as defined in the agreement). At December
31, 1996, this requirement was exceeded by approximately $2.8 billion.
The carrying value of short-term borrowings approximates fair value.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Long-term debt
At December 31, long-term debt was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Weighted
Average
(millions) Coupon Rate Maturities 1996 1995
----------- ---------- -------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Travelers Group Inc.
Senior Notes 7.34% 1997-2025 $ 1,848 $ 1,948
Other(a) 55 94
Commercial Credit Company
Senior Notes 7.09% 1997-2025 5,750 5,200
Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc.
Senior Notes (b) 6.26% 1997-2023 15,738 14,920
Travelers Property Casualty Corp.
Senior Notes 6.83% 1999-2026 1,250 --
Other(c) (1) --
The Travelers Insurance Group Inc.
Other(d) 56 73
-------- -------
Total
Senior Notes $ 24,586 $22,068
Other 110 167
-------- -------
$ 24,696 $22,235
======== =======
</TABLE>
(a) Unamortized premium of $20 million in 1996 and $27 million in 1995; and an
ESOP note guarantee of $35 million in 1996 and $67 million in 1995.
(b) Includes $4.036 billion and $3.774 billion of non-U.S. dollar denominated
debt at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
(c) Unamortized discount.
(d) Principally 12% GNMA/FNMA-collateralized obligations.
Salomon Smith Barney issues both U.S. dollar and non-U.S. dollar denominated
fixed and variable rate debt. However, Salomon Smith Barney utilizes interest
rate swap agreements to effectively convert most of its fixed rate debt to
variable rate debt. The maturity structure of the swaps generally corresponds
with the maturity structure of the debt being hedged. At December 31, 1996,
Salomon Smith Barney had entered into interest rate swaps to convert $8.8
billion of its $11.7 billion of fixed rate debt to variable rate obligations.
The contractual weighted average fixed rate on swapped fixed rate debt and the
weighted average variable rate on swapped debt (Salomon Smith Barney's actual
borrowing cost) was 6.8% and 6.1% at December 31, 1996 and 6.8% and 6.2% at
December 31, 1995, respectively.
Smith Barney has $1.0 billion revolving credit agreement with a bank syndicate
that extends through May 1999. Smith Barney may borrow under this credit
facility at various interest rate options (LIBOR, CD or base rate) and
compensates the banks for the facility through commitment fees. As of December
31, 1996 there were no borrowings outstanding under this facility.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Aggregate annual maturities for the next five years on long-term debt
obligations (based on final maturity dates) excluding principal payments on the
ESOP loan obligation and the 12% GNMA/FNMA-collateralized obligations, are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(millions) 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Thereafter(a)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Travelers Group Inc. $ 185 $ 250 $ 100 $ 200 $ -- $1,113
Commercial Credit Company 350 300 350 750 700 3,300
Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. 3,103 2,937 2,494 1,800 1,326 4,078
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. -- -- 400 -- 500 350
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
$3,638 $3,487 $3,344 $2,750 $2,526 $8,841
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
(a) Includes $450 million redeemable at option of holders during 1999 at face
amount.
The fair value of the Company's long-term debt is estimated based on the quoted
market price for the same or similar issues or on current rates offered to the
Company for debt of the same remaining maturities. At December 31, 1996 the
carrying value and the fair value of the Company's long-term debt were:
(millions) Carrying Fair
Value Value
------- -------
Travelers Group Inc. $ 1,903 $ 1,926
Commercial Credit Company 5,750 5,888
Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. 15,738 15,943
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. 1,249 1,246
The Travelers Insurance Group Inc. 56 62
------- -------
$24,696 $25,065
======= =======
12. Insurance Policy and Claims Reserves
Insurance policy and claims reserves consisted of the following at December 31:
(millions) 1996 1995
------- -------
Benefit and loss reserves:
Property-casualty $29,967 $14,715
Accident and health 928 754
Life and annuity 8,555 8,663
Unearned premiums 3,909 2,166
Policy and contract claims 585 622
------- -------
$43,944 $26,920
======= =======
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The table below is a reconciliation of beginning and ending property-casualty
reserve balances for claims and claim adjustment expenses for the years ended
December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves
at beginning of year $14,715 $ 13,872 $ 13,805
Less reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses 4,613 3,621 3,615
------- -------- --------
Net balance at beginning of year 10,102 10,251 10,190
------- -------- --------
Provision for claims and claim adjustment expenses
for claims arising in the current year 4,827 2,898 3,201
Estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims
arising in prior years 192 (227) (248)
Increase for purchase of Aetna P&C 11,752 -- --
------- -------- --------
Total increases 16,771 2,671 2,953
------- -------- --------
Claims and claim adjustment expense payments for claims arising in:
Current year 1,858 887 989
Prior years 3,199 1,933 1,903
------- -------- --------
Total payments 5,057 2,820 2,892
------- -------- --------
Net balance at end of year 21,816 10,102 10,251
Plus reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses 8,151 4,613 3,621
------- -------- --------
Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at end of year $29,967 $ 14,715 $ 13,872
------- -------- --------
</TABLE>
In 1996 estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in
prior years included $238 million of net favorable development in certain
Commercial Lines and Personal Lines coverages. Also in 1996, estimated claims
and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in prior years included $430
million within Commercial Lines related to acquisition-related charges primarily
related to CIOTA, insurance products involving financial guarantees, and assumed
reinsurance. In addition, as a result of the Company's review of Aetna P&C's
insurance reserves, Commercial Lines reserves were increased by $60 million and
Personal Lines reserves were decreased by $60 million.
In 1995, estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in
prior years included favorable loss development in certain workers'
compensation, general liability and commercial auto lines of approximately $150
million; however, since the business to which it relates is subject to premium
adjustments on retrospectively rated policies, the net impact on results of
operations is not significant. In addition, in 1995 estimated claims and claim
adjustment expenses for claims arising in prior years included favorable loss
development in Personal Lines of approximately $60 million.
In 1994, estimated claims and claim adjustment expenses for claims arising in
prior years included favorable loss development in Personal Lines automobile and
homeowners coverage of $100 million, offset by unfavorable development of $100
million for Commercial Lines asbestos and environmental claims from 1985 and
prior. In addition, in 1994 Commercial Lines experienced favorable prior year
loss development in workers' compensation, other liability and commercial
automobile product lines in its National Accounts business for post-1985
accident years. This favorable development amounted to $261 million; however,
since the business to which it relates is subject to premium adjustments on
retrospectively rated policies, the net impact on results of operations is not
significant.
The property-casualty claims and claim adjustment expense reserves include
$2.315 billion and $806 million for asbestos and environmental related claims
net of reinsurance at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
It is difficult to estimate the reserves for environmental and asbestos-related
claims due to the vagaries of court coverage decisions, plaintiffs' expanded
theories of liability, the risks inherent in major litigation and other
uncertainties. Conventional actuarial techniques are not used to estimate such
reserves.
For environmental claims, the Company estimates its financial exposure and
establishes reserves based upon an analysis of its historical claim experience
and the facts of the individual underlying claims. More specifically, the unique
facts presented in each claim are evaluated individually and collectively. Due
consideration is given to the many variables presented in each claim, as
discussed above.
The following factors are evaluated in projecting the ultimate reserve for
asbestos-related claims: available insurance coverage; limits and deductibles;
an analysis of each policyholder's potential liability; jurisdictional
involvement; past and projected future claim activity; past settlement values of
similar claims; allocated claim adjustment expense; potential role of other
insurance, and applicable coverage defenses, if any. Once the gross ultimate
exposure for indemnity and allocated claim adjustment expense is determined for
a policyholder by policy year, a ceded projection is calculated based on any
applicable facultative and treaty reinsurance. In addition, a similar review is
conducted for asbestos property damage claims. However, due to the relatively
minor claim volume, these reserves have remained at a constant level.
As a result of these processes and procedures, the reserves carried for
environmental and asbestos claims at December 31, 1996 are the Company's best
estimate of ultimate claims and claim adjustment expenses, based upon known
facts and current law. However, the conditions surrounding the final resolution
of these claims continues to change. Currently, it is not possible to predict
changes in the legal and legislative environment and their impact on the future
development of asbestos and environmental claims. Such development will be
impacted by future court decisions and interpretations and changes in Superfund
and other legislation. Because of these future unknowns, additional liabilities
may arise for amounts in excess of the current reserves. These additional
amounts, or a range of these additional amounts, cannot now be reasonably
estimated, and could result in a liability exceeding reserves by an amount that
would be material to the Company's operating results in a future period.
However, the Company believes that it is not likely that these claims will have
a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or liquidity.
The Company has a geographic exposure to catastrophe losses in certain North
Atlantic states, California and South Florida. Catastrophes can be caused by
various events including hurricanes, windstorms, earthquakes, hail, severe
winter weather, explosions and fires, and the incidence and severity of
catastrophes are inherently unpredictable. The extent of losses from a
catastrophe is a function of both the total amount of insured exposure in the
area affected by the event and the severity of the event. Most catastrophes are
restricted to small geographic areas; however, hurricanes and earthquakes may
produce significant damage in large, heavily populated areas. The Company
generally seeks to reduce its exposure to catastrophe through individual risk
selection and the purchase of catastrophe reinsurance.
13. Reinsurance
The Company's insurance operations participate in reinsurance in order to limit
losses, minimize exposure to large risks, provide additional capacity for future
growth and effect business-sharing arrangements. Life reinsurance is
accomplished through various plans of reinsurance, primarily coinsurance,
modified coinsurance and yearly renewable term. Property-casualty reinsurance is
placed on both a quota-share and excess of loss basis. The property-casualty
insurance subsidiaries also participate as a servicing carrier for, and a member
of, several pools and associations. Reinsurance ceded arrangements do not
discharge the insurance subsidiaries or the Company as the primary insurer,
except for cases involving a novation.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Reinsurance amounts included in the Supplemental Consolidated Statement of
Income were:
Ceded to
(millions) Gross Other Net
Amount Companies Amount
------- ------- ------
Year ended December 31, 1996
Premiums
Life insurance $ 1,529 $ (296) $1,233
Accident and health insurance 402 (98) 304
Property-casualty insurance 7,902 (1,806) 6,096
------- ------- ------
$ 9,833 $(2,200) $7,633
------- ------- ------
Claims incurred $ 8,389 $(1,892) $6,497
======= ======= ======
Year ended December 31, 1995
Premiums
Life insurance $ 1,497 $ (272) $1,225
Accident and health insurance 499 (87) 412
Property-casualty insurance 4,752 (1,412) 3,340
------- ------- ------
$ 6,748 $(1,771) $4,977
------- ------- ------
Claims incurred $ 5,806 $(1,726) $4,080
======= ======= ======
Year ended December 31, 1994
Premiums
Life insurance $ 1,484 $ (288) $1,196
Accident and health insurance 514 (89) 425
Property-casualty insurance 5,052 (1,529) 3,523
------- ------- ------
$ 7,050 $(1,906) $5,144
------- ------- ------
Claims incurred $ 5,725 $(1,328) $4,397
======= ======= ======
Reinsurance recoverables, net of valuation allowance, at December 31 include
amounts recoverable on unpaid and paid losses and were as follows:
(millions) 1996 1995
------- ------
Reinsurance Recoverables
Life business $ 1,521 $1,804
Property-casualty business:
Pools and associations 4,160 2,775
Other reinsurance 4,553 1,882
------- ------
$10,234 $6,461
======= ======
Included in Life business reinsurance recoverables at December 31, 1996 and 1995
is approximately $720 million and $929 million, respectively, of receivables
from MetLife in connection with the sale of the group life business.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
14. Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes attributable to income from continuing operations
(before minority interest) for the years ended December 31 was as follows:
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
------- ------- -----
Current:
Federal $ 1,287 $ 924 $ 296
Foreign 12 356 408
State 333 188 103
------- ------- -----
1,632 1,468 807
------- ------- -----
Deferred:
Federal 51 (95) 147
Foreign 67 (130) (627)
State (71) (64) (49)
------- ------- -----
47 (289) (529)
------- ------- -----
$ 1,679 $ 1,179 $ 278
======= ======= =====
The reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company's
effective income tax rate applicable to income from continuing operations
(before minority interest) for the years ended December 31 was as follows:
1996 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
Federal statutory rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Limited taxability of investment income (2.7) (3.2) (10.6)
State and foreign income taxes
(net of federal income tax benefit) 3.6 2.6 4.3
Issuance of stock by subsidiary (2.7) -- --
Sale of subsidiaries -- -- 6.2
Adjustment of tax accruals -- -- (10.0)
Other, net 0.3 1.1 2.2
---- ---- ----
Effective income tax rate 33.5% 35.5% 27.1%
==== ==== ====
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Deferred income taxes at December 31 related to the following:
(millions) 1996 1995
--------- ---------
Deferred tax assets:
Differences in computing policy reserves $ 2,036 $ 1,161
Deferred compensation 834 715
Employee benefits 241 308
Other deferred tax assets 1,037 991
--------------------
Gross deferred tax assets 4,148 3,175
--------------------
Valuation allowance 100 100
--------------------
Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance 4,048 3,075
--------------------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred policy acquisition costs and
value of insurance in force (719) (610)
Investment management contracts (246) (249)
Investments (84) (168)
Fixed assets (107) (37)
Mark to market on inventory (187) (365)
Cumulative translation adjustments (114) (117)
Undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries (84) (113)
Other deferred tax liabilities (275) (301)
--------------------
Gross deferred tax liabilities (1,816) (1,960)
--------------------
Net deferred tax asset $ 2,232 $ 1,115
====================
Tax benefits allocated directly to stockholders' equity for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $171 million, $84 million, and $17
million, respectively.
The Company provides income taxes on the undistributed earnings of non-U.S.
subsidiaries except to the extent that such earnings are indefinitely invested
outside the United States. At December 31, 1996, $1.3 billion of accumulated
undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries was indefinitely invested. At
the existing U.S. federal income tax rate, additional taxes of $376 million
would have to be provided if such earnings were remitted.
Income taxes are not provided for on the Company's life insurance subsidiaries'
retained earnings designated as "policyholders' surplus" because such taxes will
become payable only to the extent such retained earnings are distributed as a
dividend or exceed limits prescribed by federal law. Distributions are not
contemplated from this portion of the life insurance companies' retained
earnings, which aggregated $971 million (subject to a tax effect of $340
million) at December 31, 1996.
As a result of the acquisition of old Travelers, a valuation allowance of $100
million was established in 1993 to reduce the net deferred tax asset on
investment losses to the amount that, based upon available evidence, is more
likely than not to be realized. The $100 million valuation allowance is
sufficient to cover any capital losses on investments that may exceed the
capital gains able to be generated in the life insurance group's consolidated
federal income tax return based upon management's best estimate of the character
of the reversing temporary differences. Reversal of the valuation allowance is
contingent upon the recognition of future capital gains or a change in
circumstances which causes the recognition of the benefits to become more likely
than not. The initial recognition of any benefit produced by the reversal of the
valuation allowance will be recognized by reducing goodwill.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The net deferred tax asset, after the valuation allowance of $100 million,
relates to temporary differences that are expected to reverse as net ordinary
deductions. The Company will have to generate approximately $6.3 billion of
taxable income, before the reversal of these temporary differences, primarily
over the next 10-15 years, to realize the remainder of the deferred tax asset.
Management expects to realize the remainder of the deferred tax asset based upon
its expectation of future taxable income, after the reversal of these deductible
temporary differences, of at least $2.8 billion annually. The Company has
reported pre-tax financial statement income from continuing operations exceeding
$3.1 billion, on average, over the last three years and has incurred taxable
income of approximately $2.8 billion, on average, over the same period of time.
At December 31, 1996, the Company has no ordinary or capital loss carryforwards.
15. Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock
The following table sets forth the Company's preferred stock outstanding at
December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
------------------------- ------------------------
Liquidation Carrying Carrying
Preference Number Value Number Value
Per Share of Shares (millions) of Shares (millions)
----------- ------------------------- -------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Series A $ 250 1,200,000 $ 300 1,200,000 $ 300
Series B $ 50 -- -- 2,500,000 125
Series D $ 50 7,500,000 375 7,500,000 375
Series J $ 500 400,000 200 400,000 200
Series K $ 500 500,000 250 -- --
Salomon Series C $ 500 -- -- 225,000 112
------------------------ ------------------------
9,600,000 $1,125 11,825,000 $1,112
======================== ========================
Series C $53.25 3,085,612 $ 164 4,406,431 $ 235
======================== ========================
Series I $1,000 420,000 $ 420 560,000 $ 560
======================== ========================
</TABLE>
Series A
In July 1992, the Company sold in a public offering 12.0 million depositary
shares, each representing 1/10th of a share of 8.125% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series A (Series A Preferred), at an offering price of $25 per depositary
share. The Series A Preferred has cumulative dividends payable quarterly and a
liquidation preference equivalent to $25 per depositary share plus accrued and
accumulated unpaid dividends. On or after July 28, 1997, the Company may, at its
option, redeem the Series A Preferred, in whole or in part, at any time at a
redemption price of $25 per depositary share plus dividends accrued and unpaid
to the redemption date.
Series B
During 1996, $125 million of liquidation value of the 5.50% Convertible
Preferred Stock Series B (Series B Preferred) representing 2,499,945 shares of
Series B Preferred was converted into 10,203,648 shares of common stock. Each
share of the Series B Preferred was converted into 4.081635 shares of TRV common
stock at a conversion price of $18.375 per share. The remaining 55 shares were
redeemed for cash at $51.925 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
Series C
In connection with the acquisition of The Travelers Corporation (old Travelers)
in 1993, the Company converted the old Travelers $4.53 Series A ESOP Convertible
Preference Stock which was issued to prefund old Travelers' matching obligations
under its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) into $4.53 Series C Convertible
Preferred Stock (Series C Preferred) of the Company with a stated value and a
liquidation preference of $53.25 per share. The Series C Preferred is
convertible into one share of Travelers Group Inc. common stock for each $21.99
of stated value of Series C Preferred, subject to antidilution adjustments in
certain circumstances. Each share of
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Series C Preferred is entitled to 3.915 votes on election of directors and all
other matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Dividends on the Series C
Preferred are cumulative and accrue in the amount of $4.53 per annum per share.
The Series C Preferred is redeemable at the option of the Company on or after
January 1, 1998 (or earlier at the option of the holder under certain limited
circumstances) at a redemption price of $53.25 per share plus accrued and unpaid
dividends thereon to the date fixed for redemption.
Series D
Also in connection with the Company's acquisition of old Travelers, 7.5 million
shares of 9 1/4% Series B Preference Stock of old Travelers were converted into
7.5 million shares of 9 1/4% Series D Preferred Stock (Series D Preferred) of
the Company with a stated value and liquidation preference of $50 per share. The
Series D Preferred is held in the form of depositary shares, with two depositary
shares representing each preferred share. Annual dividends of $4.625 per share
($2.3125 per depositary share) are payable quarterly. Dividends are cumulative
from the date of issue. The Series D Preferred is not redeemable prior to July
1, 1997. On and after July 1, 1997, the Series D Preferred is redeemable at the
Company's option at a price of $50 per share (equivalent to $25 per depositary
share), plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to the redemption date.
Series I
In October 1987, the Company issued 700,000 shares of Series I Cumulative
Convertible Preferred Stock (Series I Preferred) to affiliates of Berkshire
Hathaway Inc. at $1,000 per share. Annual cumulative dividends on the Series I
Preferred of $90 per share are payable quarterly. Each share of Series I
Preferred has a redemption value of $1,000 and is convertible into 44.60526
shares of Travelers common stock (subject to adjustment in the event of stock
splits and stock dividends). Series I Preferred shareholders are entitled to
vote on all matters on which the Company's common stockholders vote, and are
entitled to one vote per common share into which it is convertible. Commencing
October 31, 1995, 140,000 Series I Preferred shares must be redeemed annually
(if not previously converted) at $1,000 per share plus any accrued and unpaid
dividends. The first tranche of 140,000 Series I Preferred shares was redeemed
in October 1995, while the second and third tranches of 140,000 shares were
converted into 6.2 million shares of common stock each in October 1996 and
October 1997, respectively.
Series J
In February 1993, the Company issued 8.0 million depositary shares, each
representing one-twentieth of a share of 8.08% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series J (Series J Preferred). Holders of the Series J Preferred are entitled to
three votes per share (.15 votes per depositary share) when voting together as a
class with the TRV common stock on all matters submitted to a vote of the
Company's stockholders. The Series J Preferred has cumulative dividends payable
quarterly and a liquidation preference of $500 per share ($25 per depositary
share) plus any accrued and unpaid dividends. On or after March 31, 1998, the
Company may, at its option, redeem the Series J Preferred, in whole or in part,
at any time at a redemption price of $500 per share ($25 per depositary share)
plus dividends accrued and unpaid to the redemption date.
Series K
In February 1996, the Company issued 10.0 million depositary shares, each
representing one-twentieth of a share of 8.40% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series K (Series K Preferred). Holders of the Series K Preferred are entitled to
three votes per share (.15 votes per depositary share) when voting together as a
class with the TRV common stock on all matters submitted to a vote of the
Company's stockholders. The Series K Preferred has cumulative dividends payable
quarterly and a liquidation preference of $500 per share ($25 per depositary
share) plus any accrued and unpaid dividends. On or after March 31, 2001, the
Company may, at its option, redeem the Series K Preferred, in whole or in part,
at any time at a redemption price of $500 per share ($25 per depositary share)
plus dividends accrued and unpaid to the redemption date.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Salomon Series C
In August 1996, the Company redeemed 225,000 shares (4.5 million depositary
shares) of Series C 9.50% Cumulative Preferred Stock (Salomon Series C
Preferred). All of the outstanding Salomon Series C Preferred was redeemed at
$500 per share ($25 per depositary share).
The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements that effectively
convert fixed rate dividends on certain preferred stock into variable rate
obligations. These swaps reduced preferred dividends by $21 million, $19
million, and $28 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trusts
During 1996 the Company formed statutory business trusts under the laws of the
state of Delaware. Each trust exists for the exclusive purposes of (i) issuing
Trust Securities (both common and preferred) representing undivided beneficial
interests in the assets of the Trust; (ii) investing the gross proceeds of the
Trust securities in junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
(subordinated debentures) of its parent; and (iii) engaging in only those
activities necessary or incidental thereto. These subordinated debentures and
the related income effects are eliminated in the supplemental consolidated
financial statements. Distributions on the mandatorily redeemable preferred
securities of subsidiary trusts below have been classified as interest expense
in the Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Income. The following table
summarizes the financial structure of the Company's subsidiary trusts at
December 31, 1996.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Travelers Travelers Travelers Travelers P&C
Capital I Capital II Capital III Capital I
--------- ---------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Trust Preferred Securities:
Issuance date October 1996 December 1996 December 1996 April 1996
Shares issued 16,000,000 400,000 200,000 32,000,000
Liquidation preference per $ 25 $1,000 $1,000 $ 25
share
Liquidation value (in $400 $ 400 $ 200 $800
millions)
Coupon rate 8% 7 3/4% 7 5/8% 8.08%
Distributions payable Quarterly Semi-annually Semi-annually Quarterly
Distributions guaranteed by TRV TRV TRV TAP
Common shares issued to parent 494,880 12,372 6,186 989,720
Junior Subordinated Debentures:
Amount owned (in millions) $412 $412 $206 $825
Coupon rate 8% 7 3/4% 7 5/8% 8.08%
Interest payable Quarterly Semi-annually Semi-annually Quarterly
Maturity date September 30, 2036 December 1, 2036 December 1, 2036 April 30, 2036
Redeemable by issuer on or after October 7, 2001 December 1, 2006 Not redeemable April 30, 2001
<CAPTION>
Travelers P&C SI Financing
Capital II Trust I
---------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
Trust Preferred Securities:
Issuance date May 1996 July 1996
Shares issued 4,000,000 13,800,000
Liquidation preference per $ 25 $ 25
share
Liquidation value (in $100 $345
millions)
Coupon rate 8% 9 1/4%
Distributions payable Quarterly Quarterly
Distributions guaranteed by TAP Salomon Smith
Barney
Common shares issued to parent 123,720 426,800
Junior Subordinated Debentures:
Amount owned (in millions) $103 $356
Coupon rate 8% 9 1/4%
Interest payable Quarterly Quarterly
Maturity date May 15, 2036 June 30, 2026
Redeemable by issuer on or after May 15, 2001 June 30, 2001
</TABLE>
SI Financing Trust I, a wholly owned subsidiary of Salomon Smith Barney, issued
TRUPS units to the public. Each TRUPS unit includes a preferred security of SI
Financing Trust I, as shown in the table above, and a purchase contract which
requires the holder to purchase, in 2021 (or earlier if the Salomon Smith Barney
elects to accelerate the contract), one depositary share representing a
one-twentieth interest in a share of Travelers 9.50% Cumulative Preferred Stock,
Series L. Salomon Smith Barney is obligated under the terms of each purchase
contract to pay contract fees of 0.25% per annum. Salomon Smith Barney has
entered into an interest rate swap agreement to effectively convert the fixed
rate obligations on the TRUPS units into variable rate obligations.
Stockholders' equity
Common stock
The Company has outstanding warrants to purchase shares of its common stock at
an exercise price of $13.00 per common share, exercisable until July 31, 1998.
These warrants, which enable the holder to purchase three shares of common stock
each, are publicly traded and at December 31, 1996 and 1995 outstanding warrants
would enable holders to purchase 11,244,777 and 11,247,798 shares, respectively,
of common stock of the Company.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
At December 31, 1996, 18,717,890 shares of authorized common stock were reserved
for convertible securities and warrants.
Subsidiary capital
The combined insurance subsidiaries' statutory capital and surplus at December
31, 1996 and 1995 was $9.046 billion and $5.873 billion, respectively, and is
subject to certain restrictions imposed by state insurance departments as to the
transfer of funds and payment of dividends. The combined insurance subsidiaries'
net income, determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices, for
the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $843 million (which
includes $285 million for Aetna P&C in the first quarter of 1996), $745 million
and $228 million, respectively.
TIC is subject to various regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum amount
of dividends available to its parent without prior approval of the Connecticut
Insurance Department. A maximum of $507 million of statutory surplus is
available in 1997 for such dividends without the prior approval of the
Connecticut Insurance Department.
TAP's insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory restrictions that
limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be paid to their parent
without prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities. Dividend payments to
TAP from its insurance subsidiaries are limited to $647 million in 1997 without
prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department.
Certain of the Company's U.S. and non-U.S. broker-dealer subsidiaries are
subject to various securities and commodities regulations and capital adequacy
requirements promulgated by the regulatory and exchange authorities of the
countries in which they operate. The principal regulated subsidiaries, their net
capital requirement or equivalent and excess over the minimum requirement are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
($Millions) ($Millions)
Excess over
Net Capital minimum
Subsidiary Jurisdiction or equivalent requirement
- ----------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Salomon Brothers Inc U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission $1,029 $ 987
Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1)
Smith Barney Inc. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission $1,216 $1,060
Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1)
Salomon Brothers International Limited United Kingdom's Securities and Futures Authority $3,077 $ 390
</TABLE>
See Note 11 for additional restrictions on stockholders' equity.
16. Incentive Plans
The Company has adopted a number of compensation plans to attract, retain and
motivate officers and other key employees, to compensate them for their
contributions to the growth and profits of the Company and to encourage employee
stock ownership.
The Company's employee compensation plans currently consist of the continuation
of Travelers' and Salomon's respective plans that were in effect prior to the
Merger. Accordingly, the following information summarizes the Travelers and
Salomon predecessor plans.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Travelers Predecessor Plans
Travelers' stock option plans provide for the granting of stock options to
officers and key employees of the Company and its participating subsidiaries.
Options are granted at the fair market value of the Company's common stock at
the time of grant for a period of ten years. Generally, options vest over a
five-year period and are exercisable only if the optionee is employed by the
Company. The plans also permit an employee exercising an option to be granted
new options (reload options) in an amount equal to the number of common shares
used to satisfy the exercise price and the withholding taxes due upon exercise.
The reload options are granted for the remaining term of the related original
option and vest over a six-month period.
At December 31, 1996, 163,242,003 shares were available for future grant under
Travelers option plans.
Information with respect to stock options granted under Travelers' option plans
is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
----------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
-------------- ----------- -------------- ---------- ------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding, beginning of 71,603,130 $12.53 72,521,343 $10.26 67,001,114 $ 9.39
year
Granted-original 8,395,460 $21.53 13,823,736 $14.32 12,978,338 $12.03
Granted-reload 30,770,388 $24.17 22,535,379 $16.41 5,420,213 $11.93
Forfeited (4,067,078) $12.15 (4,552,005) $11.40 (4,162,284) $10.61
Exercised (42,211,806) $15.90 (32,725,323) $11.07 (8,716,038) $ 7.13
----------- ----------- ----------
Outstanding, end of year 64,490,094 $17.07 71,603,130 $12.53 72,521,343 $10.26
=========== =========== ==========
Exercisable at year end 13,950,576 14,767,290 25,347,849
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding under
Travelers' option plans at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
--------------------------------------------- ------------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Range of Average Average Average
Exercise Number Remaining Exercise Number Exercise
Prices Outstanding Contractual Life Price Exercisable Price
- ------------ --------------- ------------------ --------- ------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$0-$6.67 2,488,922 3.8 years $4.84 2,291,920 $4.71
$6.67-$13.33 26,632,655 6.9 years $10.75 7,813,676 $10.86
$13.33-$20.00 8,138,676 7.7 years $16.55 1,728,010 $16.35
$20.00-$26.67 22,030,152 6.6 years $23.53 2,113,887 $21.64
$26.67-$33.33 5,199,689 5.7 years $28.79 3,083 $28.87
-------------- ------------
$0-$33.33 64,490,094 6.7 years $17.07 13,950,576 $12.17
============== ============
</TABLE>
Travelers, through its Capital Accumulation Plan and other restricted stock
programs, issues shares of the Company's common stock in the form of restricted
stock to participating officers and other key employees. The restricted stock
generally vests after a two or three-year period. Except under limited
circumstances, during this period the stock cannot be sold or transferred by the
participant, who is required to render service to the Company during the
restricted period. Participants may elect to receive part of their awards in
restricted stock and part in stock options. Unearned compensation expense
associated with the restricted stock grants represents the market value of the
Company's common stock at the date of grant and is recognized as a charge to
income ratably over the vesting period.
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At December 31, 1996, 73,358,448 shares were available for future grant under
Travelers' restricted stock plans.
Information with respect to Travelers' restricted stock awards is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shares awarded 17,141,073 20,950,065 15,901,655
Weighted average fair market value per share $20.13 $12.00 $12.91
After-tax compensation cost charged to earnings
(in millions) $134 $114 $88
</TABLE>
Salomon Predecessor Plans
Salomon Inc Stock Incentive Plan (SSIP)
SSIP provides for the issuance of up to 5.9 million shares in the form of
options, restricted stock and stock bonuses, as well as an additional grant of
up to 2.5 million shares in the form of the stand-alone stock appreciation
rights, phantom stock and cash bonuses to key employees. In December 1996, 2.7
million options were awarded under the SSIP with an exercise price set at the
market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant ($26.48). The
awards expire five years after the grant date and vest 100% three years after
the grant date.
The Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan of 1984, as amended (the 1984 Plan)
The 1984 Plan, which was terminated on June 30, 1994, provided for the granting
of options to certain key employees. Stock appreciation rights (SARs)
accompanied some of the options granted under the 1984 Plan. The exercise of
SARs extinguishes the related option. Options issued under the 1984 Plan expire
ten years from the date of grant.
Information with respect to stock options granted under Salomon's option plans
is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
----------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price Shares Price
------------ ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding, beginning of 1,209,332 $12.07 2,438,071 $12.77 2,937,249 $12.85
year
Granted 2,712,000 $26.48 0 - 0 -
Forfeited (10,848) $12.38 (185,941) $26.00 (18,984) $13.00
Exercised (347,814) $14.59 (1,042,798) $11.20 (480,194) $13.28
--------- --------- ---------
Outstanding, end of year 3,562,670 $22.79 1,209,332 $12.07 2,438,071 $12.77
========= ========= =========
Exercisable at year end 850,670 1,209,332 2,438,071
</TABLE>
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding under
Salomon option plans at December 31, 1996:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
--------------------------------- -----------------------------
Exercise Number Remaining Number Exercise
Price Outstanding Contractual Life Exercisable Price
- ------------- ------------- ------------------ ---------------- ---------
$11.76 274,455 4.9 years 274,455 $11.76
$10.70 576,215 0.9 years 576,215 $10.70
$26.48 2,712,000 0.9 years -- --
--------- -------
$10.70-$26.48 3,562,670 4.0 years 850,670
========= =======
The Equity Partnership Plan (EPP)
Under EPP, qualifying employees receive a portion of their compensation in the
form of common stock. Original terms of EPP deferred payment of the stock for
five years and required the Company to contribute an additional 17.65% of the
deferred compensation amount to the participant's account. The EPP award is
forfeited if the participant's employment is terminated for cause within the
five year vesting period. Beginning in 1996, EPP was amended to reduce the
deferral period from five years to three years, increase the additional
contribution of the Company from 17.65% to 25%, and introduce additional
forfeiture provisions. Under the amended plan, the award is forfeited if the
participant leaves the Company to join a competitor within three years after the
award date. If a participant leaves other than by virtue of death, disability,
retirement or as a result of downsizing during the three years following the
award, the entire additional contribution of 25% is forfeited. The 1996
amendments apply only to awards granted in 1996 and subsequent years.
Information with respect to Salomon's EPP awards is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shares awarded 6,097,798 4,508,066 9,517,783
Fair market value per share $26.55 $21.24 $21.61
After-tax compensation cost charged to earnings
(in millions) $90 $63 $159
</TABLE>
Pro Forma Impact of FAS No. 123
The Company applies Opinion 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its
stock-based compensation plans. Since stock options under both Travelers' and
Salomon's plans are issued at fair market value on the date of award, no
compensation cost has been recognized for these awards.
FAS No. 123 provides an alternative to Opinion 25 whereby fair values may be
ascribed to options using a valuation model and amortized to compensation cost
over the vesting period of the options. Had the Company applied FAS No. 123 in
accounting for the Travelers and Salomon stock options, net income and net
income per share would have been the pro forma amounts indicated below:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---------------------------- ---------------------------
In millions Per Share In millions Per Share
----------- --------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income, as reported $2,948 $2.45 $2,291 $1.89
FAS No. 123 pro forma adjustments
after-tax and minority interest (51) (.04) (18) (.02)
------- ----- ------ -----
Net income, pro forma $2,897 $2.41 $2,273 $1.87
======= ===== ====== =====
</TABLE>
The pro forma adjustments relate to options granted during 1996 and 1995 for
which a fair value on the date of grant was determined using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model. No effect has been given to options granted prior to 1995.
FAS No. 123 requires that reload options be treated as separate grants from the
related original option grants. Under Travelers' reload program, upon exercise
of an option, employees generally tender previously owned shares to pay the
exercise price and related tax withholding, and receive a reload option covering
the same number of shares rendered for such purposes. New reload options vest at
the end of a six month period and are only granted if Travelers stock price has
increased at least twenty percent over the exercise price of the option being
reloaded. Reload options are intended to encourage employees to exercise options
at an earlier date and to retain the shares so acquired, in furtherance of
Travelers' long-standing policy of encouraging increased employee stock
ownership. The result of this program is that employees generally will exercise
options as soon as they are able and, therefore, these options have shorter
expected lives. Shorter option lives result in lower valuations using the
Black-Scholes option model. However, such values are expensed more quickly due
to the shorter vesting period of reload options. In addition, since reload
options are treated as separate grants, the existence of the reload feature in
Travelers' plan results in a greater number of options being valued.
Shares received through option exercises under the reload program are subject to
restrictions on sale. Discounts (as measured by the estimated cost of
protection) have been applied to the fair value of options granted under
Travelers' plans to reflect these sale restrictions.
The weighted average fair value of Travelers options granted during 1996 and
1995 was $3.00 and $2.20 per share, respectively. The weighted average expected
life of reload options was approximately 1 year for 1996 and 1995. The weighted
average expected life of original grants was approximately 3 years for 1996 and
1995. The fair value of Salomon options granted during 1996 was $7.76 per share
and the expected life of these options was 5 years. There were no Salomon
options granted during 1995. Valuation and related assumption information are
presented below:
Weighted averages for options granted during
--------------------------------------------
1996 1995
---------------- ---------------
Valuation assumptions:
Expected volatility 28.5% 27.4%
Risk-free interest rate 5.58% 6.06%
Expected annual dividends per share $0.37 $0.32
Expected annual forfeitures 5% 5%
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
17. Pension Plans
The Company's pension plans currently consist of the continuation of Travelers
Group's and Salomon's respective plans that were in effect prior to the Merger.
Accordingly, the following information summarizes the predecessor pension plans.
Travelers Predecessor Plans
Travelers has a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering the
majority of its U.S. employees. Benefits for this plan are based on an account
balance formula. Under this formula, each employee's accrued benefit can be
expressed as an account that is credited with amounts based upon the employee's
pay, length of service and a specified interest rate, all subject to a minimum
benefit level. This plan is funded in accordance with the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code. Certain non-U.S.
employees of the Company are covered by noncontributory defined benefit plans.
These plans are funded based upon local laws and the costs associated with these
plans are not material.
The following is a summary of the components of pension expense for Travelers'
principal defined benefit plan for the years ended December 31:
(millions) 1996 1995 1994
----- ----- -----
Service cost $74 $81 $105
Interest cost 190 195 173
Actual return on plan assets (228) (388) (66)
Net amortization and deferral (1) 165 (161)
----- ----- -----
Net periodic pension cost $35 $53 $51
===== ===== =====
The following table sets forth the funded status of Travelers' principal defined
benefit plan at December 31:
(millions) 1996 1995
------- -------
Actuarial present value of benefit obligation:
Vested benefits $2,594 $2,713
Non-vested benefits 70 52
------- -------
Accumulated benefit obligation 2,664 2,765
Effect of future salary increases 48 37
------- -------
Projected benefit obligation 2,712 2,802
Plan assets at fair value 2,718 2,638
------- -------
Projected benefit obligation in excess of or
(less than) plan assets (6) 164
Unrecognized transition asset 1 2
Unrecognized prior service benefit 12 14
Unrecognized net (loss) (71) (228)
Adjustment to recognize minimum liability -- 175
------- -------
Accrued pension liability (prepaid pension cost) $(64) $127
======= =======
Actuarial assumptions:
Weighted average discount rate 7.50% 7.25%
Weighted average rate of compensation increase 4.50% 4.50%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 9.00% 9.25%
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Plan assets are held in various separate accounts and the general account of The
Travelers Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Travelers Group, and certain
investment trusts. These accounts and trusts invest in stocks, U.S. Government
bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage loans and real estate.
Salomon Predecessor Plans
Substantially all full-time U.S. employees of Salomon participate in defined
contribution plans. The costs relating to such plans were $34 million, $26
million and $24 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Non-U.S. Salomon employees generally participate in defined benefit plans that
are insured or otherwise funded. The costs relating to such plans were $25
million, $25 million and $16 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The
present value of benefits associated with these plans is not significant.
18. Postretirement Benefits
The Company provides postretirement health care, life insurance and survival
income benefits to certain eligible retirees. These benefits relate primarily to
former unionized employees of predecessor companies, certain employees of
Salomon Smith Barney and former employees of old Travelers. Other retirees are
generally responsible for most or all of the cost of these benefits (while
retaining the benefits of group coverage and pricing).
The Company generally funds its share of the cost of postretirement benefits on
a pay-as-you-go basis. However, the Company has made contributions to a survivor
income plan, the assets of which are currently invested in a major insurance
company's general investment portfolio.
The following is a summary of the components of net periodic postretirement
benefit cost for the Company's principal plans for the years ended December 31:
(millions)
1996 1995 1994
---- ---- ---
Service cost $2 $3 $5
Interest cost 30 39 38
Net amortization and deferral (10) (2) --
---- ---- ---
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost $22 $40 $43
==== ==== ===
The following table sets forth the funded status of the Company's principal
postretirement benefit plans at December 31:
(millions)
1996 1995
---- ----
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation:
Retirees $354 $443
Other fully eligible plan participants 38 46
Other active plan participants 29 32
---- ----
421 521
Plan assets at fair value 4 4
---- ----
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation in
excess of plan assets 417 517
Unrecognized net gain 131 39
Unrecognized prior service benefit (cost) 8 9
---- ----
Accrued postretirement benefit liability 556 $565
==== ====
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For measurement purposes, the annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of
covered health care benefits ranged from 12.7% in 1996, decreasing gradually to
5.0% by the year 2005 and remaining at that level thereafter. The health care
cost trend rate assumption affects the amounts reported. To illustrate,
increasing the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in
each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of
December 31, 1996 by approximately $23 million. The impact on net periodic
postretirement benefit cost of such an increase would not be material.
The discount rates used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit
obligation ranged from 7.00% to 7.50% at December 31, 1996 and from 7.00% to
7.25% at December 31, 1995. For certain plans associated with Smith Barney and
old Travelers, the weighted average assumed rate of compensation increase was
approximately 3.5% for both 1996 and 1995. For certain plans associated with
Salomon the weighted average assumed rate of compensation increase was
approximately 6.0%. For other plans, no assumptions have been made for rate of
compensation increases, since active employees are responsible for the full cost
of these benefits upon retirement.
19. Lease Commitments
Rentals
Rental expense (principally for offices and computer equipment) was $397
million, $405 million and $476 million for the years ended December 31, 1996,
1995 and 1994, respectively.
Future minimum annual rentals under noncancellable operating leases, net of
sublease income, are as follows:
(millions)
1997 $ 362
1998 303
1999 248
2000 177
2001 143
Thereafter 911
------
$2,144
======
The Company and certain of Salomon Smith Barney's subsidiaries together have an
option to purchase the buildings presently leased for Salomon Smith Barney's
executive offices and New York City operations at the expiration of the lease
term.
20. Trading Securities, Commodities, Derivatives and Related Risks
The Company uses derivative financial instruments in the normal course of
business for end user and, in the case of Salomon Smith Barney, trading
purposes. The Company enters into a variety of derivatives such as swaps, swap
options, cap and floor agreements, futures contracts, forward currency
contracts, forward purchase and sale agreements, option contracts and warrants.
These transactions generally require future settlement, and are either executed
on an exchange or traded as OTC instruments. Derivatives have widely varying
terms, and durations that range from a few days to a number of years depending
on the instrument.
Interest rate swaps are OTC instruments where two counterparties agree to
exchange periodic interest payment streams calculated on a predetermined
notional principal amount. The most common interest rate swaps generally involve
one party paying a fixed interest rate and the other party paying a variable
rate. Other types of interest rate swaps include basis swaps, cross-currency
swaps, equity swaps and commodity swaps. Basis swaps consist of both parties
paying variable interest streams based on different reference rates.
Cross-currency swaps involve the exchange of coupon payments in one currency for
coupon payments in another currency. An equity swap is an agreement to exchange
cash flows on a notional amount based on changes in the values of a
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referenced index, such as the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Commodity swaps
involve the exchange of a fixed price of a commodity for a floating price, which
is usually the prevailing spot price, throughout the swap term. The most common
commodity swaps are petroleum-based; other types are based on metals or soft
commodities.
Caps are derivatives which require the writer to pay the purchaser an excess
amount, if the reference rate exceeds a contractual rate at specified times
during the contract. Likewise, a floor is a contractual commitment that requires
the writer to pay an excess amount, if any, of a contractual rate over a
reference rate at specified times over the life of the contract. Swap options
are OTC contracts that entitle the holder to either enter into an interest rate
swap at a future date or to cancel an existing swap at a future date.
Futures contracts are exchange-traded derivatives to either receive (purchase)
or deliver (sell) a standard amount or value of a commodity or financial
instrument at a specified future date and price (or, with respect to futures
contracts on indices, the net cash amount). Maintaining a futures contract will
typically require the Company to deposit with the futures exchange (or other
financial intermediary), as security for its obligations, an amount of cash or
other specified asset (initial margin) that typically ranges from 1% to 10% of
the face amount of the contract (but may be higher in some circumstances).
Additional cash or assets (variation margin) may be required to be deposited
daily as the mark-to-market value of the futures contract fluctuates. Futures
contracts may be settled by physical delivery of the underlying asset or cash
settlement (for index futures) on the settlement date, or by entering into an
offsetting futures contract with the futures exchange prior to the settlement
date. Forward contracts are OTC derivatives to purchase or sell a specified
amount of financial instruments, foreign currency, or commodities at a future
date at a predetermined price. The notional amount for forward settling
securities transactions represents the amount of cash that will be paid or
received by the counterparties when the transaction settles. Upon settlement,
the security is reflected on the statement of financial condition as either long
or short inventory.
Option contracts are contractual agreements which give the purchaser the right,
but not the obligation, to purchase or sell a financial instrument, commodity,
or currency at a predetermined price. In return for this right, the purchaser
pays a premium to the seller (or writer) of the option. Option contracts also
exist for various indices and are similar to options on a security or other
instruments except that, rather than settling by physical delivery of the
underlying instrument, they are settled in cash. Options on futures contracts
give the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a
position in a futures contract. Warrants have characteristics similar to those
of options whereby the buyer has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase
a certain instrument at a specific future date and price. The seller (or writer)
of the option/warrant is subject to the risk of an unfavorable change in the
underlying financial instrument, commodity, or currency. The purchaser is
subject to market risk to the extent of the premium paid and credit risk. The
Company is obligated to post margin for options on futures. Option contracts may
be either exchange-traded or OTC. Exchange-traded options issued by certain
regulated intermediaries, such as the Options Clearing Corporation, are the
obligations of the issuing intermediary. In contrast to such options, which
generally have standardized terms and performance mechanics, all of the terms of
an OTC option, including the method of settlement, term, exercise price,
premium, guarantees and security, are determined by negotiation of the parties,
and there is no intermediary between the parties to assume the risks of
performance. The Company issues warrants that entitle holders to cash
settlements on exercise based upon movements in market prices of specific
financial instruments and commodities, foreign exchange rates and equity
indices.
The Company sells various financial instruments which have not been purchased
(short sales). In order to sell them short, the Company borrows these
securities, or receives the securities as collateral in conjunction with
short-term financing agreements and, at a later date, must deliver (i.e.
replace) like or substantially the same financial instruments or commodities to
the parties from which they were originally borrowed. The Company is exposed to
market risk for short sales. If the market value of an instrument sold short
increases, the Company's obligation, reflected as a liability, would increase
and revenues from principal transactions would be reduced.
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The way in which the Company accounts for and presents derivatives in its
financial statements depends on both the type and purpose of the derivative held
or issued. As discussed in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the
Company records all derivatives used for trading purposes, including those used
to hedge trading positions, at market or fair value. Consequently, changes in
the amounts recorded in the Company's Supplemental Consolidated Statements of
Financial Condition resulting from movements in market or fair value are
included in "Principal transactions" in the period in which they occur. The
accounting and reporting treatment of derivatives used for non-trading purposes
varies, depending on the nature of exposure being hedged (see Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies).
Derivatives and short sales risk may expose the Company to both market risk and
credit risk in excess of the amount recorded on the supplemental consolidated
statements of financial condition. These off-balance sheet risks are discussed
in more detail below.
Market Risk Market risk is the potential loss the Company may incur as a result
of changes in the market or fair value of a particular financial instrument,
commodity or derivative. All financial and commodities-related instruments,
including derivatives and short sales, are subject to market risk. The Company's
exposure to market risk is determined by a number of factors, including the
size, duration, composition and diversification of positions held, the absolute
and relative levels of interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, as
well as market volatility and illiquidity. For instruments such as options and
warrants, the time period during which the options or warrants may be exercised
and the relationship between the current market price of the underlying
instrument and the option's or warrant's contractual strike or exercise price
also affect the level of market risk. The most significant factor influencing
the overall level of market risk to which the Company is exposed is its use of
hedging techniques to mitigate such risk. The Company manages market risk by
setting risk limits and monitoring the effectiveness of its hedging policies and
strategies.
Credit Risk The Company regularly transacts business with, and owns securities
issued by, a broad range of corporations, governments, international
organizations, central banks and other financial institutions. Phibro, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Salomon Smith Barney, regularly transacts business with
independent and government-owned oil producers, a wide variety of end users,
trading companies and financial institutions. Credit risk is measured by the
loss the Company would record if its counterparties failed to perform pursuant
to terms of their contractual obligations and the value of collateral held, if
any, was not adequate to cover such losses. The Company has established controls
to monitor the creditworthiness of counterparties, as well as the quality of
pledged collateral, and uses master netting agreements whenever possible to
mitigate the Company's exposure to counterparty credit risk. Master netting
agreements enable the Company to net certain assets and liabilities by
counterparty. The Company also nets across product lines and against cash
collateral, provided such provisions are established in the master netting and
cash collateral agreements. The Company may require counterparties to submit
additional collateral when deemed necessary.
The Company enters into collateralized financing agreements in which it extends
short-term credit, primarily to major financial institutions. The Company
generally controls access to the collateral pledged by the counterparties, which
consists largely of securities issued by the G-7 governments or their agencies
that may be liquidated in the event of counterparty default.
In addition, the Company seeks to protect itself from the risks associated with
customer activities by requiring customers to maintain margin collateral in
compliance with regulatory requirements and its own internal guidelines, which
are generally more stringent than regulatory margin requirements. Margin levels
are monitored daily and additional collateral must be deposited as required. If
customers cannot meet collateral requirements, the Company will liquidate
sufficient underlying financial instruments to bring the account in compliance
with the required margin level.
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Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk is the possibility that the Company may not be
able to rapidly adjust the size of its derivative positions in times of high
volatility and financial stress at a reasonable cost. The liquidity of
derivative products is correlated to the liquidity of the underlying cash
instrument. As with non-derivative financial instruments, the Company's
valuation policies for derivatives include consideration of liquidity factors.
Trading Activity
Salomon Smith Barney trades both derivative and cash financial instruments. The
trading activities are conducted for both Salomon Smith Barney's customers as
well as for the Company's own account. In accordance with FAS No. 105,
"Disclosure of Information about Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet
Risk and Financial Instruments with Concentrations of Credit Risk" (FAS No. 105)
and FAS No. 119, "Disclosure about Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair
Value of Financial Instruments" (FAS No. 119), the following table discloses the
notional amounts of derivative financial instruments held by Salomon Smith
Barney for trading purposes. The determination of notional amounts does not
consider any of the market risk factors previously discussed. Notional amounts
are indicative only of the volume of activity and are not a measure of market
risk. Market risk is influenced by the nature of the items that comprise a
particular category of financial instrument, as well as the relationship among
the various off and on-balance sheet items. For these reasons, the
interpretation of notional amounts as a measure of market risk could be
materially misleading.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995
---------------------------------- -----------------------------------
Current Market or Current Market or
Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value
----------------------- -----------------------------------
(billions) Amounts Assets Liabilities Amounts Assets Liabilities
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Exchange-issued products:
Futures contracts (a) $530.9 $ -- $ -- $575.4 $ -- $ --
Other exchange-issued products:
Equity contracts 13.1 .1 .2 16.9 .5 .3
Fixed income contracts 61.2 -- -- 46.7 .2 --
Physical commodities contracts 5.0 -- -- 4.5 -- --
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Total exchange-issued products 610.2 .1 .2 643.5 .7 .3
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OTC swaps, swap options, caps and floors:
Swaps 842.3 545.0
Swap options written 10.8 5.6
Swap options purchased 24.1 20.5
Caps and floors 117.1 102.0
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Total OTC swaps, swap options, caps and floors 994.3 4.2 6.6 673.1 4.3 6.6
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OTC foreign exchange contracts and options:
Forward currency contracts 94.3 .7 .6 69.2 .5 .5
Options written 37.1 -- .3 24.5 -- .6
Options purchased 38.7 .5 -- 23.4 .3 --
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Total OTC foreign exchange contracts and options 170.1 1.2 .9 117.1 .8 1.1
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Other options and contractual commitments:
Options and warrants on equities and equity indices 45.8 1.1 1.8 24.2 1.1 .6
Options and forward contracts on fixed-income 202.8 .3 .2 211.6 .1 .5
securities
Physical commodities contracts 22.6 .3 .3 22.5 .4 .3
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total contractual commitments $2,045.8 $7.2 $10.0 $1,692.0 $7.4 $9.4
====================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
(a) Margin on futures contracts is included in brokerage receivables/payables
on the Supplemental Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The annual average balances of the Company's options and contractual
commitments, based on month-end balances are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
------------------------- -------------------------
Average Average Average Average
(billions) Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Swaps, swap options, caps and floors $3.6 $5.5 $4.1 $6.6
Index and equity contracts and options 1.3 1.1 1.2 .8
Foreign exchange contracts and options 1.0 1.0 .9 1.0
Physical commodities contracts .4 .3 .5 .5
Other .5 .7 .6 .7
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total contractual commitments $6.8 $8.6 $7.3 $9.6
=====================================================================================================
</TABLE>
End User Activity
In the normal course of business the Company also employs certain derivative
financial instruments as an end user to manage various risks. Fair values were
determined by reference to quoted market prices or, for interest rate swaps,
estimated based upon the payments either party would have to make to terminate
the swap. The notional and fair values of end user derivatives at December 31,
were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 Notional Value Fair Value
- ---- -------------- -----------------------
(billions) Open Contracts Asset Liability
-------------- ----- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Interest rate swaps:
Pay a fixed rate, receive a floating rate $0.9
Pay a floating rate, receive a fixed rate 14.6
Currency swap 1.3
-------------------------------------------------------
$16.8 $0.4 $0.2
=======================================================
Purchase Sell
-------- ----
Foreign currency forwards $1.6 $.5 $ -- $ --
Financial futures .6 .1 -- --
-------------------------------------------------------
$2.2 $.6 $ -- $ --
=======================================================
1995 Notional Value Fair Value
- ---- -------------- -----------------------
(billions) Open Contracts Asset Liability
-------------- ----- ---------
Interest rate swaps:
Pay a fixed rate, receive a floating rate $ 0.5
Pay a floating rate, receive a fixed rate 12.2
Currency swap 0.7
-------------------------------------------------------
$13.4 $0.7 $0.1
=======================================================
Purchase Sell
-------- ----
Foreign currency forwards $1.4 $0.8 $ -- $ --
Financial futures 0.2 -- -- --
-------------------------------------------------------
$1.6 $0.8 $ -- $ --
=======================================================
</TABLE>
Certain of the Company's subsidiaries utilize swap contracts to effectively
manage interest rate and currency risk. Salomon Smith Barney utilizes interest
rate and cross currency swaps to effectively convert a majority of its long-term
debt, a portion of its short-term borrowings and its guaranteed preferred
beneficial interests in Salomon Smith Barney subordinated debt securities
(TRUPS) from fixed to variable rate instruments (see Notes 11 and 15,
respectively). Salomon Smith Barney also employs an interest rate swap contract
to convert variable
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
interest rate risk to a fixed rate of interest. In addition, there are interest
rate swaps converting the fixed rate preferred stock of Salomon exchanged for
Travelers preferred stock in connection with the Merger, to variable rate
instruments. These swaps are recorded "off-balance sheet," with accrued inflows
and outflows reflected as adjustments to interest expense and/or dividends.
Adjustments to preferred stock are recorded on an after-tax basis. Certain of
the Company's insurance subsidiaries utilize swaps to manage differing interest
rate and/or currency risk profiles of its liabilities and related fixed income
investment portfolio. These swaps are recorded on the supplemental consolidated
statement of financial position at fair value with unrealized gains and losses
on the swap reported as adjustments to stockholders' equity.
Certain subsidiaries also utilize forward contracts to hedge exposure to
volatility of foreign currency exchange rates. Salomon Smith Barney uses forward
currency contracts to hedge a portion of the currency exchange rate exposure
relating to non-U.S. dollar denominated debt. The impact of translating the
forward currency contract and related debt to prevailing exchange rates is
recognized currently in income. Certain of the Company's insurance subsidiaries
use forward contracts to hedge foreign investments. Changes in the fair value of
these forwards are recorded currently in income as an offset to the translation
adjustment related to the underlying investment. Both Salomon Smith Barney and
certain insurance subsidiaries utilize forward currency contracts to hedge
certain investments in foreign branches and foreign currency denominated
investments. These forward contracts are recorded on the supplemental
consolidated statement of financial position at fair value with unrealized gains
and losses on the forward contract reported as adjustments to stockholders'
equity.
The Company's insurance subsidiaries also enter into financial futures contracts
to hedge expected cash flows related to certain customer deposits and investment
maturities, redemptions and sales against adverse changes in market interest
rates. These futures contracts, which are settled in cash on a daily basis, are
recorded as other liabilities on the supplemental statement of financial
position at fair value. Realized gains or losses are recorded as an adjustment
to the cost basis of the related asset when acquired.
21. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying amount of the
Company's financial instruments at December 31, 1996 and 1995. Contractholder
funds amounts exclude certain insurance contracts not within the scope of FAS
No. 107, "Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments." The carrying
value of short-term financial instruments approximates fair value because of the
relatively short period of time between the origination of the instruments and
their expected realization. The carrying value of receivables and payables
arising in the ordinary course of business approximates fair market value. The
fair value assumptions were based upon subjective estimates of market conditions
and perceived risks of the financial instruments at a certain point in time as
disclosed further in various notes to the supplemental consolidated financial
statements. Disclosed fair values for financial instruments do not reflect any
premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the
Company's entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Potential taxes
and other expenses that would be incurred in an actual sale or settlement are
not reflected in amounts disclosed.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---------------------------- ----------------------------
(millions) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
--------------- ----------- --------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Assets:
Investments $56,509 $56,518 $40,965 $40,976
Securities borrowed or purchased
under agreements to resell 97,985 97,985 85,026 85,026
Trading securities and
commodities owned 126,568 126,568 121,802 121,802
Net consumer finance receivables 7,885 8,556 7,092 7,745
Separate accounts with guaranteed
returns 1,114 1,118 1,527 1,591
Liabilities:
Long-term debt 24,696 25,065 22,235 22,923
Securities loaned or sold under
agreements to repurchase 103,572 103,572 113,470 113,470
Trading securities and commodities
sold not yet purchased 92,032 92,032 62,240 62,240
Contractholder funds:
With defined maturities 1,671 1,665 2,449 2,460
Without defined maturities 9,085 8,841 9,282 9,016
Separate accounts
with guaranteed returns 1,017 899 1,475 1,408
</TABLE>
22. Pledged Assets and Commitments
Pledged Assets
At December 31, 1996, the approximate market values of securities sold under
agreements to repurchase, excluding the impact of FIN 41, or pledged by the
Company were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(millions)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
For securities sold under agreements to repurchase $114,021
As collateral for securities borrowed of approximately equivalent value 39,734
As collateral on bank loans 3,195
To clearing organizations or segregated under securities laws and regulations 1,998
For securities loaned 1,593
As collateral for letters of credit 127
Other 65
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Repurchase agreements and securities pledged $160,733
=========================================================================================
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1996, the Company had $2.4 billion of outstanding letters of
credit from banks to satisfy various collateral and margin requirements.
Guarantees of Securities of Other Issuers
TAP underwrote insurance guaranteeing the securities of other issuers, primarily
corporate and industrial revenue bond issuers. The aggregate gross amount of
guarantees of principal and interest for such securities was $8.285 billion and
$1.730 billion at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Reserves for the
financial guarantee business, which includes reserves for defaults, incurred but
not reported losses and unearned premiums, totaled $71 million at December 31,
1996 and were not significant at December 31, 1995.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
It is not practicable to estimate a fair value for these financial guarantees
because there is no quoted market price for such contracts, it is not
practicable to reliably estimate the timing and amount of all future cash flows
due to the unique nature of each of these contracts, and TAP no longer writes
such guarantees.
Included in the gross amounts are financial guarantees representing TAP's
participation in the Municipal Bond Insurance Association's guarantee of
municipal bond obligations of $7.556 billion and $1.603 billion at December 31,
1996 and 1995, respectively. The bonds are generally rated A or above, and TAP's
participation has been reinsured.
At December 31, 1996, the scheduled maturities for these guarantees, net of
TAP's participation in the municipal bond guarantee pools, are $142 million,
$250 million, $8 million, $13 million and $316 million for 1997, 1998, 1999,
2000 and 2001 and thereafter, respectively.
Credit Cards
The Company provides bank and private label credit card services through CCC and
its subsidiaries. These services are provided to individuals and to affinity
groups nationwide. At December 31, 1996 and 1995 total credit lines available to
credit cardholders were $6.622 billion and $5.870 billion, respectively.
Other Commitments
Salomon Smith Barney and a principal broker-dealer subsidiary have each provided
a portion of a residual value guarantee in connection with the lease of the
buildings occupied by Salomon Smith Barney's executive offices and New York
operations. The amount of the guarantee is dependent upon the final build-out
costs with a maximum of $586 million.
The Company makes commitments to fund partnership investments and transfers
receivables to third parties with recourse from time to time. The off-balance
sheet risks of these financial instruments were not significant at December 31,
1996 or 1995.
23. Contingencies
At December 31, 1996, a subsidiary of the Company was in arbitration with
underwriters at Lloyd's of London (Lloyd's) in New York State to enforce
reinsurance contracts with respect to recoveries for certain asbestos claims.
The dispute involved the ability of old Travelers to aggregate asbestos claims
under a market agreement between Lloyd's and old Travelers or under the
applicable reinsurance treaties. In the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company
finalized an agreement to settle this arbitration with underwriters at Lloyd's.
The outcome of this agreement will have no impact on earnings.
With respect to environmental and asbestos property and casualty insurance
claims, see Note 12.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company and/or its subsidiaries are
defendants or co-defendants in various litigation matters, other than
environmental and asbestos property and casualty insurance claims. Although
there can be no assurances, the Company believes, based on information currently
available, that the ultimate resolution of these legal proceedings would not be
likely to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial
condition or liquidity.
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Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
24. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996
----------------------------------------------------------------
(In millions, except per share amounts) First Second Third Fourth Total
----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total revenues $7,509 $8,248 $8,096 $8,561 $32,414
Total expenses 6,194 7,534 6,985 7,138 27,851
Gain (loss) on sales of stock of
subsidiaries and affiliates -- 397 48 -- 445
Income before income taxes and
minority interest 1,315 1,111 1,159 1,423 5,008
Provision for income taxes 485 281 414 499 1,679
Minority interest, net of income taxes -- (44) 44 47 47
----------------------------------------------------------------
Income from continuing operations 830 874 701 877 3,282
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes (34) (7) 3 (296) (334)
----------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $ 796 $ 867 $ 704 $ 581 $ 2,948
================================================================
Earnings per share of common stock:
Continuing operations $ 0.69 $ 0.74 $ 0.58 $ 0.73 $ 2.74
Discontinued operations (0.03) (0.01) -- (0.25) (0.29)
----------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $ 0.66 $ 0.73 $ 0.58 $ 0.48 $ 2.45
================================================================
Common stock price per share:
High $23.5000 $22.8750 $24.9375 $31.6667 $31.6667
Low $19.0000 $18.8333 $19.3750 $24.5625 $18.8333
Close $22.0000 $22.8125 $24.5625 $30.2500 $30.2500
Dividends per share of common stock $ 0.0750 $ 0.0750 $ 0.0750 $ 0.0750 $ 0.3000
<CAPTION>
1995
---------------------------------------------------------------
(In millions, except per share amounts) First Second Third Fourth Total
---------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total revenues $6,495 $6,556 $7,132 $7,104 $27,287
Total expenses 5,840 6,074 5,977 6,056 23,947
Gain (loss) on sales of stock of
subsidiaries and affiliates -- -- -- (20) (20)
Income before income taxes and
minority interest 655 482 1,155 1,028 3,320
Provision for income taxes 238 165 425 351 1,179
Minority interest, net of income taxes -- -- -- -- --
---------------------------------------------------------------
Income from continuing operations 417 317 730 677 2,141
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes 4 29 19 98 150
---------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $ 421 $ 346 $ 749 $ 775 $ 2,291
===============================================================
Earnings per share of common stock:
Continuing operations $ 0.34 $ 0.25 $ 0.61 $ 0.56 $ 1.76
Discontinued operations -- 0.02 0.02 0.09 0.13
---------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $ 0.34 $ 0.27 $ 0.63 $ 0.65 $ 1.89
===============================================================
Common stock price per share:
High $13.2917 $15.0000 $17.7917 $21.2917 $21.2917
Low $10.7917 $12.6250 $14.6667 $16.2917 $10.7917
Close $12.8750 $14.5833 $17.7083 $20.8750 $20.8750
Dividends per share of common stock $ 0.0667 $ 0.0667 $ 0.0667 $ 0.0667 $ 0.2667
</TABLE>
Due to changes in the number of average shares outstanding, quarterly earnings
per share of common stock do not add to the totals for the years. The above
information has been restated to reflect the stock splits as discussed in Note
1.
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SCHEDULE I
Travelers Group Inc.
(Parent Company Only)
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
(In millions of dollars)
Condensed Statement of Income
Year Ended December 31,
-------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
------- ------- -----
Revenues $ 1 $ (5) $ 3
------- ------- -----
Expenses:
Interest 162 129 120
Other 126 104 87
------- ------- -----
Total 288 233 207
------- ------- -----
Pre-tax loss (287) (238) (204)
Income tax benefit 103 85 82
------- ------- -----
Loss before equity in net income
of subsidiaries (184) (153) (122)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
from continuing operations 3,466 2,294 869
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
from discontinued operations (334) 150 180
------- ------- -----
Net income $2,948 $2,291 $927
======= ======= =====
The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
supplemental consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the
accompanying notes to the condensed financial information of Registrant.
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SCHEDULE I
Travelers Group Inc.
(Parent Company Only)
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
(In millions of dollars)
Condensed Statement of Financial Position
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
-------------------------
1996 1995
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Investment in subsidiaries at equity $ 21,018 $ 18,446
Advances to and receivables from subsidiaries 88 220
Cost of acquired businesses in excess of net assets 436 493
Other-principally investments 650 237
-------- --------
$ 22,192 $ 19,396
======== ========
Liabilities
Junior Subordinated Debentures, held by subsidiary Trusts $ 1,026 $ --
Long-term debt 1,903 2,042
Advances from and payables to subsidiaries -- 262
Other liabilities 546 285
-------- --------
3,475 2,589
-------- --------
Redeemable preferred stock, held by subsidiary 226 226
-------- --------
Redeemable preferred stock - Series I 420 560
-------- --------
ESOP Preferred stock - Series C 164 235
Guaranteed ESOP obligation (35) (67)
-------- --------
129 168
-------- --------
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock ($1.00 par value; authorized shares:
30 million), at aggregate liquidation value 1,125 1,112
Common stock ($.01 par value; authorized shares:
1.5 billion; issued shares: 1996 - 1,384,707,342 and
1995 - 1,368,269,744) 14 14
Additional paid-in capital 7,806 7,227
Retained earnings 12,934 10,504
Treasury stock, at cost (1996 - 243,500,547 shares;
1995 - 239,158,362 shares) (4,123) (3,470)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities 469 756
Other, principally unearned compensation (283) (290)
-------- --------
17,942 15,853
-------- --------
$ 22,192 $ 19,396
======== ========
</TABLE>
The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
supplemental consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the
accompanying notes to the condensed financial information of Registrant.
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SCHEDULE I
Travelers Group Inc.
(Parent Company Only)
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
(In millions of dollars)
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 2,948 $ 2,291 $ 927
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in net income of subsidiaries (3,132) (2,444) (1,049)
Dividends received from subsidiaries, net 1,808 508 1,409
Advances (to) from subsidiaries, net (83) 132 (31)
Other, net 316 217 377
------- ------- -------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,857 704 1,633
------- ------- -------
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital contribution to subsidiary (1,140) -- --
Other investments, primarily short-term, net (408) (198) --
------- ------- -------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1,548) (198) --
------- ------- -------
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid (518) (478) (395)
Issuance of preferred stock 250 -- --
Redemption of preferred stock (112) -- --
Redemption of Series I redeemable preferred stock -- (140) --
Redemption of redeemable preferred stock (held by
subsidiary) -- (35) (100)
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes (201) (94) (42)
Treasury stock acquired (642) (420) (795)
Issuance of long-term debt -- 700 --
Issuance of junior subordinated debentures 1,026 -- --
Payments and redemptions of long-term debt (100) -- (93)
Net change in short-term borrowings -- (101) (228)
Other, net (12) 62 20
------- ------- -------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (309) (506) (1,633)
------- ------- -------
Change in cash $ -- $ -- $ --
------- ------- -------
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 157 $ 112 $ 102
------- ------- -------
Cash received during the period for taxes $ 263 $ 155 $ 268
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
supplemental consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the
accompanying notes to the condensed financial information of Registrant.
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SCHEDULE I
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements of Registrant
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of Travelers Group
Inc. (the Parent) and on an equity basis its subsidiaries and affiliates and
should be read in conjunction with the Supplemental Consolidated Financial
Statements and notes thereto.
2. Supplementary Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
During 1994, the Parent issued $261 million of redeemable preferred stock to
various subsidiaries in exchange for an equivalent value of Travelers Group Inc.
common stock previously held by these subsidiaries. This activity was recorded
as a non-cash capital contribution to subsidiaries by the Parent. During 1995,
$35 million of this redeemable preferred stock was repurchased and retired.
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Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Travelers Group Inc.
We have audited the accompanying supplemental consolidated statement of
financial position of Travelers Group Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31,
1996 and 1995, and the related supplemental consolidated statements of income,
changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1996. These supplemental consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these supplemental consolidated
financial statements based on our audits. We did not audit the consolidated
statement of financial condition of Salomon Inc and subsidiaries as of December
31, 1996 and 1995, or the related consolidated statements of income, changes in
stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1996, which consolidated statements reflect total
assets of $194,881 million and $188,428 million as of December 31, 1996 and
1995, respectively, and total revenues of $9,046 million, $8,953 million and
$6,194 million for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. Those consolidated financial statements were audited by other
auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it
relates to the amounts included for Salomon Inc and subsidiaries for such
periods, is based solely on the report of such other auditors.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits and the report of the other auditors provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
The supplemental consolidated financial statements give retroactive effect to
the merger of Travelers Group Inc. and Salomon Inc on November 28, 1997, which
has been accounted for as a pooling of interests as described in Note 1 to the
supplemental consolidated financial statements. Generally accepted accounting
principles proscribe giving effect to a consummated business combination
accounted for by the pooling of interests method in financial statements that do
not include the date of consummation. The supplemental consolidated financial
statements do not extend through the date of consummation. However, they will
become the historical consolidated financial statements of Travelers Group Inc.
and subsidiaries after financial statements covering the date of consummation of
the business combination are issued.
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In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors, the
supplemental consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Travelers Group Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles applicable after financial statements are issued for a period which
includes the date of consummation of the business combination.
Our audits also included the supplemental financial statement schedule relating
to Travelers Group Inc. (Parent Company Only). This supplemental financial
statement schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the supplemental financial statement
schedule based on our audits. In our opinion, based on our audits and the report
of other auditors, such supplemental financial statement schedule, when
considered in relation to the supplemental consolidated financial statements
taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set
forth therein.
/s/ KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
New York, New York
November 28, 1997
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Exhibit 99.02
Travelers Group Inc.
Index to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1997
Supplemental Financial Statements (unaudited): Page No.
--------
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Income (Unaudited) -
Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 2
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position -
March 31, 1997 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1996 3
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited) - Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 4
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash
Flows (Unaudited) -
Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 5
Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements - (Unaudited) 6
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 9
and Results of Operations
1
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
------------------------
1997 1996
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues
Insurance premiums $2,224 $1,256
Commissions and fees 1,206 1,169
Interest and dividends 3,498 3,168
Finance related interest and other charges 306 284
Principal transactions 762 939
Asset management and administration fees 389 326
Other income 315 367
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total revenues 8,700 7,509
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims 1,905 1,271
Non-insurance compensation and benefits 1,548 1,522
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and 805 506
operating
Interest 2,378 2,234
Provision for consumer finance credit losses 72 68
Other operating 645 593
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total expenses 7,353 6,194
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before income taxes and minority 1,347 1,315
interest
Provision for income taxes 483 485
Minority interest, net of income taxes 49 -
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from continuing operations 815 830
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:
Income (loss) from operations -- (34)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $ 815 $796
======================================================================
Net income per share of common stock
and common stock equivalents
Continuing operations $0.67 $0.69
Discontinued operations -- (0.03)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $0.67 $0.66
======================================================================
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding 1,155.3 1,137.1
and common stock equivalents
======================================================================
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
2
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(In millions of dollars)
March 31, December
1997 31, 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets (Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents
(including $1,455 and $1,446 segregated under
federal and other regulations or deposited with
clearing organizations) $ 3,209 $ 3,260
Investments and real estate held for sale:
Fixed maturities, primarily available for sale at
market value (amortized cost - $43,401 and $43,277) 43,192 43,998
Equity securities, at market (cost - $1,279 and
$1,113) 1,296 1,157
Mortgage loans 3,750 3,812
Real estate held for sale 763 459
Policy loans 1,902 1,910
Short-term and other 5,878 5,173
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total investments and real estate held for sale 56,781 56,509
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to
resell 112,654 97,985
Brokerage receivables 11,937 11,592
Trading securities and commodities owned, at market
value 132,292 126,568
Net consumer finance receivables 8,247 7,885
Reinsurance recoverables 10,285 10,234
Value of insurance in force and deferred policy
acquisition costs 2,646 2,563
Cost of acquired businesses in excess of net assets 3,028 3,060
Separate and variable accounts 9,353 9,023
Other receivables 5,440 4,869
Other assets 12,121 12,400
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total assets $367,993 $345,948
================================================================================
Liabilities
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings $ 12,324 $ 10,020
Short-term borrowings 2,112 1,557
Long-term debt 25,391 24,696
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to
repurchase 118,341 103,572
Brokerage payables 9,157 10,019
Trading securities and commodities sold not yet
purchased, at market value 95,399 92,032
Contractholder funds 13,666 13,621
Insurance policy and claims reserves 44,200 43,944
Separate and variable accounts 9,309 8,949
Accounts payable and other liabilities 17,435 16,802
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities 347,334 325,212
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ESOP Preferred stock -- Series C (net of note
guarantee of $17 and $35) 142 129
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Redeemable preferred stock -- Series I 420 420
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TRV-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred
securities of subsidiary trusts holding solely
junior subordinated debt securities of TRV 1,000 1,000
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TAP-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred
securities of subsidiary trusts holding solely
junior subordinated debt securities of TAP 900 900
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Salomon Smith Barney-obligated mandatorily
redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary
trust holding solely junior subordinated debt
securities of Salomon Smith Barney 345 345
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Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, at aggregate liquidation value 1,125 1,125
Common stock ($.01 par value; authorized shares: 1.5
billion; issued shares: 1997 - 1,384,814,892 shares
and 1996 - 1,384,707,342 shares) 14 14
Additional paid-in capital 8,023 7,806
Retained earnings 13,599 12,934
Treasury stock, at cost (1997 - 238,178,218 shares and
1996 - 243,500,547 shares) (4,288) (4,123)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities (131) 469
Other, principally unearned compensation (490) (283)
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Total stockholders' equity 17,852 17,942
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $367,993 $345,948
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See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity (Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
Three months ended March 31, 1997 Amount Shares
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Preferred stock, at aggregate liquidation value (in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year $ 1,125 9,600
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Balance, end of period $ 1,125 9,600
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Common stock and additional paid-in capital
Balance, beginning of year $ 7,820 1,384,707
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee benefit
plans 216
Conversion of notes -- 17
Other 1 91
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Balance, end of period 8,037 1,384,815
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Retained earnings
Balance, beginning of year 12,934
Net income 815
Common dividends (113)
Preferred dividends (37)
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Balance, end of period 13,599
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Treasury stock, at cost
Balance, beginning of year (4,123) (243,500)
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee benefit
plans, net of shares tendered for payment of
option exercise price and withholding taxes 83 12,479
Treasury stock acquired (248) (7,157)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period (4,288) (238,178)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities
Balance, beginning of year 469
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on
investment securities, net of tax (600)
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Balance, end of period (131)
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Other, principally unearned compensation
Balance, beginning of year (283)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of amortization (198)
Net translation adjustments, net of tax (7)
Other (2)
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Balance, end of period (490)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Total common stockholders' equity and common
shares outstanding $16,727 1,146,637
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Total stockholders' equity $17,852
================================================================
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
Three Months ended March 31, 1997 1996
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $(2,633) $3,302
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from investing activities
Consumer loans originated or purchased (1,044) (609)
Consumer loans repaid or sold 666 599
Purchases of fixed maturities and equity securities (7,083) (5,456)
Proceeds from sales of investments and real estate:
Fixed maturities available for sale and equity securities 6,278 4,035
Mortgage loans 23 110
Real estate and real estate joint ventures 16 56
Proceeds from maturities of investments:
Fixed maturities 874 641
Mortgage loans 149 195
Other investments, primarily short-term, net (579) (294)
Assets securing collateralized mortgage obligations 17 128
Other, net (132) (154)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (815) (749)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid (149) (132)
Issuance of preferred stock -- 250
Treasury stock acquired (248) (164)
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes (97) (87)
Issuance of long-term debt 2,511 1,921
Payments and redemptions of long-term debt (1,522) (1,342)
Net change in short-term borrowings (including investment
banking and brokerage borrowings) 2,860 (2,585)
Collateralized mortgage obligations (17) (134)
Contractholder fund deposits 798 802
Contractholder fund withdrawals (727) (1,085)
Other, net (12) 92
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 3,397 (2,464)
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Change in cash and cash equivalents (51) 89
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,260 3,491
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,209 $ 3,580
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid $ 273 $ 377
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Interest expense recorded for financial statement purposes did not differ
materially from the amount of interest paid.
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Merger with Salomon Inc.
See Note 1 of Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements as
of December 31, 1996 and for the three years then ended included herewith
as Exhibit 99.01.
As a result of the Merger, the Company expects to record an after-tax
restructuring charge of between $400 million and $500 million primarily
for severance and costs related to excess or unused office space and other
facilities.
2. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying supplemental condensed consolidated financial statements
as of March 31, 1997 and for the three-month period ended March 31, 1997
and 1996 are unaudited and include the accounts of Travelers Group Inc.
(TRV) and its subsidiaries, including Salomon Inc. (collectively, the
Company). In the opinion of management all adjustments, consisting of
normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation have been
reflected. The supplemental condensed consolidated financial statements,
including the notes thereto, should be read in conjunction with the
audited supplemental consolidated financial statements of Travelers Group
Inc. for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, included
herewith as Exhibit 99.01.
Certain financial information that is normally included in annual
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, but is not required for interim reporting purposes,
has been condensed or omitted.
The Board of Directors on October 22, 1997 declared a three-for-two split
in TRV's common stock, in the form of a 50% stock dividend, which was paid
on November 19, 1997 to stockholders of record on November 3, 1997. All
amounts presented herein have been restated to reflect the stock split.
3. Aetna P&C Acquisition - Pro Forma Results of Operations
On April 2, 1996, Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP), an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of the Company, purchased from Aetna Services,
Inc. all of the outstanding capital stock of Travelers Casualty and Surety
Company (formerly The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company) and The Standard
Fire Insurance Company (collectively, Aetna P&C) for approximately $4.2
billion in cash. This acquisition was financed in part by the issuance by
TAP of common stock resulting in a minority interest in TAP of
approximately 18%. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting and, accordingly, the condensed consolidated
financial statements include the results of Aetna P&C's operations only
from the date of acquisition.
On June 23, 1997, TAP repurchased an aggregate of approximately 6.6
million shares of Class A Common Stock held by four private investors for
approximately $240.8 million. This repurchase increased TRV's ownership of
TAP to approximately 83.4%.
The following unaudited pro forma information presents the results of
operations of the Company and Aetna P&C for the three months ended March
31, 1996, with pro forma adjustments as if the acquisition and
transactions related to the funding of the acquisition had been
consummated as of the beginning of the period presented. This pro forma
information is not indicative of what would have occurred had the
acquisition and related transactions occurred on the date indicated, or of
future results of the Company.
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Three Months Ended
March 31, 1996*
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(in millions, except per share data)
Revenues $9,109
======
Income from continuing operations $ 592
======
Net income $ 558
======
Net income per common share:
Continuing operations $ 0.48
======
Net income $ 0.45
======
*Historical results of Aetna P&C for the first quarter of 1996 include
$307 million ($200 million after tax) of realized investment gains.
4. Debt
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings consisted of the following:
(millions) March 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
--------- -------------- -----------------
Commercial paper $ 4,669 $ 4,133
Bank loans and other borrowings 7,655 5,887
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$12,324 $10,020
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Short-term borrowings consisted of commercial paper outstanding as
follows:
(millions) March 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
--------- -------------- -----------------
Commercial Credit Company $2,112 $1,482
Travelers Property Casualty
Corp. -- 25
The Travelers Insurance
Company -- 50
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$2,112 $1,557
====== ======
Long-term debt, including its current portion, consisted of the following:
(millions) March 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
--------- -------------- -----------------
Travelers Group Inc. $ 1,699 $ 1,903
Commercial Credit Company 5,400 5,750
Salomon Smith Barney Holdings
Inc. 16,994 15,738
Travelers Property Casualty
Corp. 1,249 1,249
The Travelers Insurance Group
Inc. 49 56
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$25,391 $24,696
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5. Trading Derivatives
The following table discloses the notional amounts of derivative financial
instruments held by Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. for trading
purposes as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
March 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
----------------------------- -----------------------------
Current Market or Current Market or
Fair Value Fair Value
Notional ---------- Notional ----------
(billions) Amounts Assets Liabilities Amounts Assets Liabilities
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Exchange-issued products:
Futures contracts (a) $ 641.5 $ -- $ -- $ 530.9 $ -- $ --
Other exchange-issued products:
Equity contracts 13.6 .1 .3 13.1 .1 .2
Fixed income contracts 131.2 -- -- 61.2 -- --
Foreign exchange contracts .2 -- -- -- -- --
Physical commodities-related
contracts 3.9 -- -- 5.0 -- --
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total exchange-issued products 790.4 .1 .3 610.2 .1 .2
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Over-the-counter swaps, swap
options, caps and floors:
Swaps 909.7 -- -- 842.3 -- --
Swaps options written 17.0 -- -- 10.8 -- --
Swap options purchased 28.6 -- -- 24.1 -- --
Caps and floors 123.9 -- -- 117.1 -- --
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Total OTC swaps, swap options,
caps and floors 1,079.2 3.6 5.8 994.3 4.2 6.6
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTC foreign exchange contracts
and options:
Forward currency contracts 118.8 .8 .6 94.3 .7 .6
Options written 48.6 -- .6 37.1 -- .3
Options purchased 47.9 .7 -- 38.7 .5 --
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Total OTC foreign exchange
contracts and options 215.3 1.5 1.2 170.1 1.2 .9
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other options and contractual
commitments:
Options and warrants on
equities and equity indices 52.3 1.2 2.0 45.8 1.1 1.8
Options and forward contracts
on fixed-income securities 284.6 .3 .3 202.8 .3 .2
Physical commodities contracts 21.6 .2 .2 22.6 .3 .3
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total $2,443.4 $6.9 $9.8 $2,045.8 $7.2 $10.0
==============================================================================================
</TABLE>
(a) Margin on futures contracts is included in brokerage receivables/payables
on the Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial
Condition.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION and ANALYSIS of FINANCIAL CONDITION
and RESULTS of OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,
----------------------------
(In millions, except per share amounts) 1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues $ 8,700 $ 7,509
========= =========
Income from continuing operations $ 815 $ 830
Loss from discontinued operations -- (34)
--------- ---------
Net income $ 815 $ 796
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Earnings per share:*
Continuing operations $ 0.67 $ 0.69
Discontinued operations -- (0.03)
--------- ---------
Net income $ 0.67 $ 0.66
========= =========
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding
and common stock equivalents* 1,155.3 1,137.1
========= =========
* On October 22, 1997 the Board of Directors declared a three-for-two stock
split in the form of a 50% dividend payable on November 19, 1997 to
stockholders of record on November 3, 1997. Current and prior year
information has been restated to reflect the stock split.
Merger with Salomon Inc
On November 28, 1997, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers Group
Inc. merged with and into Salomon Inc (Salomon) (the Merger). Under the terms of
the Merger, approximately 188 million shares of Travelers Group Inc. common
stock were issued in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of Salomon
common stock, based on an exchange ratio of 1.695 shares of Travelers common
stock for each share of Salomon common stock, for a total value of approximately
$9 billion. Each of Salomon's series of preferred stock was exchanged for a
corresponding series of Travelers preferred stock having substantially identical
terms, except that the Travelers preferred stock issued in conjunction with the
Merger has certain voting rights. Thereafter, Smith Barney Holdings Inc. (Smith
Barney), a wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers Group, was merged with and into
Salomon to form Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. (Salomon Smith Barney) which
now comprises the investment banking, proprietary trading, retail brokerage and
asset management operations of Travelers Group Inc. The merger is a tax-free
exchange and has been accounted for on a "pooling of interests" basis. As a
result of the merger the Company expects to record a restructuring charge of
between $400 million and $500 million (after-tax) primarily for severance and
costs related to excess or unused office space and other facilities.
Acquisition
On April 2, 1996, Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP), an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of Travelers Group Inc. (TRV), completed the
acquisition of the domestic property and casualty insurance subsidiaries of
Aetna Services Inc. (Aetna P&C) for approximately $4.2 billion in cash. This
acquisition was financed in part by the issuance by TAP of common stock
resulting in a minority interest in TAP of approximately 18%. The acquisition
was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the
condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of Aetna P&C's
operations only from the date of acquisition. TAP also owns The Travelers
Indemnity Company (Travelers Indemnity). Travelers Indemnity along with Aetna
P&C are the primary vehicles through which the Company engages in the property
and casualty insurance business.
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Results of Operations
Consolidated net income for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 was $815 million,
and includes reported investment portfolio gains of $9 million after tax and
minority interest. This compares with net income from continuing operations of
$830 million in the 1996 period, which included reported investment portfolio
gains of $40 million after tax. Excluding portfolio gains and losses, net income
from continuing operations for the first quarter of 1997 was slightly above the
comparable period in 1996, primarily reflecting increased earnings in the
insurance operations, the inclusion of the post-acquisition results of
operations of Aetna P&C partially offset by a decline in income at Salomon Smith
Barney.
Discontinued operations for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 includes the
results of Basis Petroleum, Inc. (Basis). Basis was sold in May of 1997.
The following discussion presents in more detail each segment's performance.
Segment Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996
Investment Services
Three Months Ended March 31,
---------------------------------------------
1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net Income
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
Salomon Smith Barney(1) $4,877 $412 $4,951 $534
===================================================================
(1) Excludes results of Basis Petroleum which are classified as discontinued
operations.
Salomon Smith Barney reported net income from continuing operations of $412
million for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, a decline of 23% from the $534
million reported for the quarter ended March 31, 1996. Revenues, net of interest
expense, declined 5% to $2.708 billion in the 1997 quarter compared to $2.864
billion in the 1996 quarter.
Salomon Smith Barney Revenues
Three Months ended March 31,
----------------------------
(millions) 1997 1996
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Commissions $ 716 $ 704
Asset management and administration fees 389 326
Investment banking 484 459
Principal transactions 762 939
Interest income, net* 322 400
Other income 35 36
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Net revenues* $2,708 $2,864
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* Net of interest expense of $2.169 billion and $2.087 billion for the
three-month period ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Revenues
included in the condensed consolidated statement of income are before
deductions for interest expense.
Commission revenues increased to $716 million in the 1997 quarter from $704
million in the 1996 quarter. This increase is a result of strong activity in
listed and over-the-counter securities, offset by declines in listed option and
mutual fund commissions.
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Investment banking revenues increased 5% to $484 million in the 1997 quarter
compared to $459 million in the 1996 quarter. This increase was primarily the
result of strong debt underwriting.
Principal transaction revenues decreased 19% to $762 million in the 1997 quarter
from $939 million in the 1996 quarter. This is a result of a decline in fixed
income proprietary trading revenues and physical commodities trading revenues,
partially offset by an increase in equity customer and proprietary trading
revenues.
Asset management and administration fees increased 19% to $389 million in the
1997 quarter compared to $326 million in the 1996 quarter. This reflects broad
growth in all recurring fee-based products. At March 31, 1997, internally
managed assets were $136.3 billion and total fee-based assets under management
were $183.3 billion compared to $117.1 billion and $154.7 billion, respectively,
at March 31, 1996.
Net interest and dividends decreased 20% to $322 million for the 1997 quarter
from $400 million in the 1996 quarter due to a lower level of net interest
earning assets.
Compensation and benefits expense, as a percentage of net revenues, for the 1997
quarter was 55% compared to 51% in the 1996 quarter and non-compensation expense
as a percentage of net revenues was 20% in the 1997 quarter compared to 18% in
the 1996 quarter. Salomon Smith Barney continues to maintain its focus on
controlling fixed expenses.
Assets Under Management
At March 31,
----------------------
(billions) 1997 1996
---------------------------------------------------------------
Salomon Smith Barney $136.3 $117.1
Travelers Life and Annuity (1) 21.4 21.6
---------------------------------------------------------------
Total Assets Under Management (2) $157.7 $138.7
===============================================================
(1) Part of the Life Insurance Services segment.
(2) Excludes assets under management at RCM Capital Management of $24.9
billion in 1996 (sold in June 1996).
Consumer Finance Services
Three Months Ended March 31,
-------------------------------------------
(millions) 1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Consumer Finance $377 $47 $348 $56
Services
=====================================================================
Earnings in the first quarter of 1997 were lower than the comparable period in
1996, as expected -- reflecting a higher provision for loan losses in the 1997
quarter and favorable insurance experience in the 1996 quarter.
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Consumer finance receivables, net of unearned finance charges grew $375.5
million during the first quarter of 1997, which represents an annualized growth
rate of 19%. This growth occurred primarily in real estate loans generated
through the Company's 857 branch office network and through Primerica Financial
Services (PFS).
Total net receivables were a record $8.447 billion at March 31, 1997, a 16%
increase from the prior year. The average yield, at 14.65%, was lower than the
1996 quarter's yield of 15.43%, mainly because of a shift in the portfolio mix
toward lower-risk / lower margin real estate loans. Sales of real estate-secured
($.M.A.R.T.SM) loans sold exclusively through PFS continued at record levels
during the quarter. Travelers Bank credit card outstandings were $972 million,
up from $907 million at year-end 1996, as a result of strong credit card
originations.
Delinquencies in excess of 60 days were 2.25% as of March 31, 1997 -- lower than
the 2.38% at the end of 1996 and slightly higher than the 2.21% at the end of
the first quarter of 1996. The charge-off rate remained relatively flat at
2.95%, compared to the 1996 fourth quarter, but was higher than the comparable
1996 period's rate of 2.87%. This continues to reflect a high level of personal
bankruptcies throughout the credit industry. Reserves as a percentage of net
receivables remained at 2.97%, unchanged from year-end 1996 but up from 2.88% in
the 1996 first quarter.
As of, or for, the
Three Months Ended
March 31,
--------------------------
1997 1996
--------------------------
Allowance for credit losses as % of net
outstandings 2.97% 2.88%
Charge-off rate for the period 2.95% 2.87%
60 + days past due on a contractual basis as
a % of gross consumer finance receivables at
quarter end 2.25% 2.21%
Life Insurance Services
Three Months Ended March 31,
------------------------------------------
1997 1996
------------------------------------------
(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Travelers Life and Annuity(1) $618 $105 $577 $ 86
Primerica Financial Services(2) 375 79 355 71
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Life Insurance Services $993 $184 $932 $157
===========================================================================
(1) Net income includes $4 million and $3 million, respectively, of reported
investment portfolio gains.
(2) Net income includes $1 million and $6 million, respectively, of reported
investment portfolio gains.
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Travelers Life and Annuity
Travelers Life and Annuity consists of annuity, life and health products
marketed by The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC) under the Travelers name.
Among the range of products offered are fixed and variable deferred annuities,
payout annuities and term, universal and variable life and long-term care
insurance to individuals and small businesses. It also provides group pension
products, including guaranteed investment contracts, and group annuities to
employer-sponsored retirement and savings plans. These products are primarily
marketed through The Copeland Companies (Copeland), an indirect wholly owned
subsidiary of TIC, Smith Barney Financial Consultants and a nationwide network
of independent agents. The majority of the annuity business and a substantial
portion of the life business written by Travelers Life and Annuity is accounted
for as investment contracts, with the result that the premium deposits collected
are not included in revenues.
Earnings before portfolio gains increased 22% to $101 million in the first
quarter of 1997, from $83 million in the comparable 1996 period. Improved
earnings were largely driven by strong investment income, reflecting
repositioning of the investment portfolio over the past year. Earnings growth
attributable to strong sales of recently introduced products -- including less
capital-intensive variable life insurance and annuities -- was partially offset
by the gradual decline in the amount of higher margin business written several
years ago.
Deferred annuity policyholder account balances and benefit reserves at March 31,
1997 were $13.5 billion compared to $11.7 billion at March 31, 1996. Net written
premiums and deposits were $573.8 million in the first quarter of 1997, up 18%
from $487.7 million in the 1996 first quarter. Strong sales through Copeland,
Smith Barney and a nationwide network of independent agents, reflect the
company's ongoing effort to build market share by strengthening relationships in
key distribution channels. Future sales may also benefit from Moody's recently
announced upgrade of The Travelers Insurance Company's financial strength rating
to Aa3.
Payout and group annuity net premiums and deposits (excluding those of
affiliates) totaled $647.2 million in the first quarter of 1997, up 35% from
$478.9 million in the first quarter of 1996, reflecting significantly higher
sales of variable rate guaranteed investment contracts. Policyholder account
balances and reserves declined to $11.1 billion at March 31, 1997, down from
$11.7 billion at March 31, 1996, but up $0.2 billion from year-end 1996,
reflecting the run-off of low margin guaranteed investment contracts written in
prior years offset by the strong sales of new variable rate guaranteed
investment contracts.
Face amount of individual life insurance issued during the first quarter of 1997
was $1.5 billion, even with the first quarter of 1996, bringing total life
insurance in force to $50.5 billion at March 31, 1997. Direct written premiums
and deposits (excluding single premium policies) for individual life insurance
were $73.1 million, up 5% in the first quarter of 1997 as compared to $69.9
million in the first quarter of 1996.
Net written premiums for the growing long-term care insurance line were $43.9
million in the first quarter of 1997, compared to $27.7 million in the first
quarter of 1996 as a result of record sales during the quarter, which improved
55% over the 1996 period.
Primerica Financial Services
Earnings before portfolio gains for the first quarter of 1997 increased 20% to
$78 million from $65 million in the 1996 first quarter, reflecting significantly
higher sales of mutual funds and consumer loans as well as continued growth in
life insurance in force and favorable mortality experience.
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Face amount of new term life insurance sales was $12.0 billion in the first
quarter of 1997, relatively even with the $12.3 billion in the comparable 1996
quarter but lower than the $13.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 1996. Life
insurance in force reached $361.5 billion at March 31, 1997, up from $350.4
billion at March 31, 1996, and continued to reflect good policy persistency.
Sales of mutual funds (at net asset value) were $722 million for the first
quarter of 1997, a 27% increase over first quarter 1996 sales of $567 million,
reflecting strong customer demand in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 32% of U.S.
sales were from the Smith Barney products, predominantly The Concert SeriesSM,
which PFS first introduced to its market in March 1996. Net receivables from
$.M.A.R.T.SM and $.A.F.E.SM consumer loans continued to advance to $1.696
billion at the end of the first quarter of 1997, up 11% from $1.524 billion at
the end of the 1996 fourth quarter and up 34% from $1.268 billion at the end of
the 1996 first quarter. Earnings and assets relating to these consumer loans are
included in the Consumer Finance segment. The PFS SecureSM home and auto
insurance products -- issued through TAP -- continue to experience growth in
applications and policies, and as of March 31, 1997, had been introduced in 37
states and was sold through 7,094 agents licensed to sell the product.
Property & Casualty Insurance Services
Three Months Ended March 31,
---------------------------------
(millions) 1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Net
Revenues income Revenues income
(loss) (loss)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
Commercial(1)(2) $1,624 $201 $ 805 $ 94
Personal(1)(3) 805 105 373 22
Financing costs and other(1) 2 (33) -- --
Minority interest -- (49) -- --
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Property & Casualty
Insurance Services $2,431 $224 $1,178 $116
====================================================================
(1) Before minority interest.
(2) Net income includes $8 million and $21 million, respectively, of reported
investment portfolio gains.
(3) Net income includes $3 million of reported investment portfolio losses in
1997.
Segment earnings exclude the property and casualty operations of Aetna P&C prior
to its acquisition on April 2, 1996. Certain production statistics related to
Aetna P&C operations are provided for comparative purposes for periods prior to
April 2, 1996 and are not reflected in such prior period revenues or operating
results.
For purposes of computing GAAP combined ratios, fee income is now allocated as a
reduction of losses and loss adjustment expenses and other underwriting
expenses. Previously fee income was included with premiums for purposes of
computing GAAP combined ratios. The 1996 GAAP combined ratios have been restated
to conform to the current year's presentation.
GAAP combined ratios differ from statutory combined ratios primarily due to the
deferral and amortization of certain expenses for GAAP reporting purposes only.
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Commercial Lines
Earnings before portfolio gains/losses increased 166% to $193 million in the
first quarter of 1997 from $73 million in the first quarter of 1996, primarily
reflecting the post-acquisition results of operations of Aetna P&C and the
benefits of expense reduction initiatives associated with the integration of the
two companies.
Catastrophe losses, after taxes and reinsurance, in the first quarter of 1997
were $4.9 million (primarily related to tornadoes in the Midwest), compared to
catastrophe losses of $6.0 million in the comparable 1996 period.
Commercial Lines net written premiums for the first quarter of 1997 totaled
$1.338 billion, up $698 million from $640 million for the first quarter of 1996,
reflecting the acquisition of Aetna P&C, offset in part by the highly
competitive conditions in the marketplace and the Company's continuing focus on
profitability. In addition, the first quarter of 1997 net written premiums
included $142 million due to a change to conform Aetna P&C's and Travelers
Indemnity and its subsidiaries (Travelers P&C's) methods of recording certain
net written premiums. Previously, Aetna P&C had recorded written premiums when
the premiums were billed. The Company conformed the Aetna P&C method to the
Travelers P&C method of recording written premiums when the policies are
written. The effect of this change on the condensed consolidated financial
statements was not significant. The Commercial Lines marketplace continues to be
highly competitive, although the broader industry and product line expertise of
the combined company contributed to solid performance in the specialty and small
accounts market segments.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), Commercial Lines net written premiums for
the first quarter of 1997 totaled $1.338 billion, compared to $1.253 billion for
the first quarter of 1996. This increase in net written premiums was due to the
conforming change outlined above, offset somewhat by the highly competitive
conditions in the marketplace and the Company's continuing focus on writing
profitable business.
Fee income for the first quarter of 1997 was $97 million, a $4 million increase
from the first quarter of 1996. This increase was the result of the acquisition
of Aetna P&C, mostly offset by the depopulation of involuntary pools as the loss
experience of workers' compensation improved and insureds moved to voluntary
markets, the Company's selective renewal activity to address the competitive
pricing environment and its continued success in lowering workers' compensation
losses of customers.
A significant component of Commercial Lines is National Accounts, which works
with national brokers and regional agents providing insurance coverages and
services, primarily workers' compensation, mainly to large corporations.
National Accounts also includes the alternative market business which covers
primarily workers' compensation products and services to voluntary and
involuntary pools. National accounts net written premiums of $221.6 million for
the first quarter of 1997 increased $25.7 million from the first quarter of
1996. On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April
2, 1996 for comparative purposes only), National Accounts net written premiums
were $221.6 million for the first quarter of 1997 compared to $274.3 million for
the first quarter of 1996. This decrease reflected the competitive marketplace.
National Accounts new business and business retention ratio were significantly
higher in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the first quarter of 1996,
reflecting an unusually low level of new business as well as an unusually low
retention ratio in the first quarter of 1996.
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Commercial Accounts serves mid-sized businesses through a network of independent
agents and brokers. Commercial Accounts net written premiums were $560.5 million
in the 1997 first quarter compared to $201.6 million in the 1996 first quarter.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), Commercial Accounts net written premiums
were $560.5 million in the 1997 first quarter compared to $440.9 million in the
1996 first quarter. This increase reflected an increase of $127.0 million due to
the change to conform Aetna P&C's with Travelers P&C's methods of recording
certain net written premiums and the continued growth in programs designed to
leverage underwriting experience in specific industries, partially offset by the
competitive marketplace. For the first quarter of 1997, new premium business in
Commercial Accounts has significantly improved compared to the first quarter of
1996, reflecting the acquisition of Aetna P&C and continued growth in programs
designed to leverage underwriting experience in specific industries. The
Commercial Accounts business retention ratio in the first quarter of 1997 has
moderately improved compared to the 1996 first quarter. Commercial Accounts
continues to focus on the retention of existing business while maintaining its
product pricing standards and its selective underwriting policy.
Select Accounts serves small businesses through a network of independent agents.
Select Accounts net written premiums were $363.7 million in the first quarter of
1997 compared to $140.9 million in the first quarter of 1996. On a combined
total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996 for
comparative purposes only), Select Accounts net written premiums of $363.7
million for the first quarter of 1997 were $1.7 million above the first quarter
of 1996 premium levels. This increase reflects an increase of $15.0 million due
to the change to conform Aetna P&C's with Travelers P&C's methods of recording
certain net written premiums, mostly offset by the competitive marketplace. New
premium business in Select Accounts was moderately higher in the 1997 first
quarter compared to the 1996 first quarter, which reflected an increase due to
the acquisition of Aetna P&C, partially offset by the competitive marketplace.
The Select Accounts business retention ratio was moderately higher in the 1997
first quarter compared to the 1996 first quarter, reflecting the broader
industry and product line expertise of the combined company.
Specialty Accounts markets products to national, midsize and small customers and
distributes them through both wholesale brokers and retail agents and brokers
throughout the United States. Specialty Accounts net written premiums were
$192.6 million in the 1997 first quarter compared to $101.6 million in the 1996
first quarter. On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior
to April 2, 1996 for comparative purposes only), Specialty Accounts net written
premiums were $192.6 million in the 1997 first quarter compared to $175.5
million in the 1996 first quarter. The growth is primarily attributable to
increased writings of its excess and surplus lines business.
The statutory combined ratio for Commercial Lines in the first quarter of 1997
was 109.1% compared to 108.5% in the first quarter of 1996. The GAAP combined
ratio for Commercial Lines in the first quarter of 1997 was 107.4% compared to
107.8% in the first quarter of 1996.
Personal Lines
Earnings before portfolio gains/losses increased 386% to $108 million in the
first quarter of 1997 from $22 million in the first quarter of 1996. Results for
the 1996 first quarter reflect the impact of catastrophe losses, after taxes and
reinsurance, of $18 million. The strong operating earnings reflect the
post-acquisition results of operations of Aetna P&C, the continued favorable
prior year loss reserve development in personal automobile lines and no
catastrophe losses in 1997.
Net written premiums in the 1997 first quarter were $774.9 million, compared to
$341.2 million in the first quarter of 1996. This increase primarily reflects
the acquisition of Aetna P&C. On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for
periods prior to April 2, 1996 for comparative purposes only),
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Personal Lines net written premiums for the first quarter of 1997 totaled $774.9
million compared to $657.5 million for the first quarter of 1996. This increase
reflects a change in reinsurance agreements, growth in the affinity marketing
and SecureSM programs, and good retention in traditional markets.
The statutory combined ratio for Personal Lines in the first quarter of 1997 was
90.1% compared to 105.3% in the 1996 first quarter. The GAAP combined ratio for
Personal Lines in the first quarter of 1997 was 88.6% compared to 103.5% in the
1996 first quarter. The decrease in the combined ratios in 1997 was due to the
favorable prior year loss development, primarily in the automobile bodily injury
line and no catastrophe losses in 1997.
Financing Costs and Other
The primary component for the 1997 first quarter was interest expense of $26
million after tax, reflecting financing costs associated with the acquisition of
Aetna P&C.
Environmental Claims
The Company's reserves for environmental claims are not established on a
claim-by-claim basis. An aggregate bulk reserve is carried for all of the
Company's environmental claims that are in the dispute process, until the
dispute is resolved. This bulk reserve is established and adjusted based upon
the volume of in-process environmental claims and the Company's experience in
resolving such claims. At March 31, 1997, approximately 12% of the net
environmental reserves (i.e., approximately $143 million) are case reserves for
resolved claims. The balance, approximately 88% of the net environmental
reserves (i.e., approximately $1.070 billion), is carried in a bulk reserve and
includes incurred but not yet reported environmental claims for which the
Company has not received any specific claims.
The following table displays activity for environmental losses and loss expenses
and reserves for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996.
Environmental Losses Three Months Three Months
(millions) Ended Ended
March 31, 1997 March 31, 1996
----------------- -----------------
Beginning reserves:
Direct $ 1,369 $ 454
Ceded (127) (50)
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Net 1,242 404
Incurred losses and loss
expenses:
Direct 18 20
Ceded (1) (3)
Losses paid:
Direct 50 35
Ceded (4) (1)
Ending reserves:
Direct 1,337 439
Ceded (124) (52)
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Net $ 1,213 $ 387
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Asbestos Claims
At March 31, 1997, approximately 24% of the net asbestos reserves (i.e.,
approximately $252 million) are for pending asbestos claims. The balance,
approximately 76% (i.e., approximately $805 million) of the net asbestos
reserves, represents incurred but not yet reported losses.
The following table displays activity for asbestos losses and loss expenses and
reserves for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996. In general, the
Company posts case reserves for pending asbestos claims within approximately 30
business days of receipt of such claims.
Asbestos Losses Three Months Three Months
(millions) Ended Ended
March 31, 1997 March 31, 1996
----------------- -----------------
Beginning reserves:
Direct $ 1,443 $ 695
Ceded (370) (293)
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Net 1,073 402
Incurred losses and loss
expenses:
Direct 20 16
Ceded (7) (5)
Losses paid:
Direct 52 24
Ceded (23) (18)
Ending reserves:
Direct 1,411 687
Ceded (354) (280)
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Net $ 1,057 $ 407
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Uncertainty Regarding Adequacy of Environmental and Asbestos Reserves
It is difficult to estimate the reserves for environmental and asbestos-related
claims due to the vagaries of court coverage decisions, plaintiffs' expanded
theories of liability, the risks inherent in major litigation and other
uncertainties. Conventional actuarial techniques are not used to estimate such
reserves.
The reserves carried for environmental and asbestos claims at March 31, 1997 are
the Company's best estimate of ultimate claims and claim adjustment expenses
based upon known facts and current law. However, the conditions surrounding the
final resolution of these claims continues to change. Currently, it is not
possible to predict changes in the legal and legislative environment and their
impact on the future development of asbestos and environmental claims. Such
development will be affected by future court decisions and interpretations and
changes in legislation. Because of these future unknowns, additional liabilities
may arise for amounts in excess of the current reserves. These additional
amounts, or a range of these additional amounts, cannot now be reasonably
estimated, and could result in a liability exceeding reserves by an amount that
would be material to the Company's operating results in a future period.
However, the Company believes that it is not likely that these claims will have
a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or liquidity.
Cumulative Injury Other Than Asbestos (CIOTA)
Cumulative injury other than asbestos (CIOTA) claims are generally submitted to
the Company under general liability policies and often involve an allegation by
a claimant against an insured that the claimant has suffered injuries as a
result of long-term or continuous exposure to potentially harmful
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products or substances. Such potentially harmful products or substances include,
but are not limited to, lead paint, pesticides, pharmaceutical products,
silicone-based personal products, solvents and other deleterious substances.
At March 31, 1997, approximately 19% of the net CIOTA reserves (i.e.,
approximately $214 million) are for pending CIOTA claims. The balance,
approximately 81% (i.e., approximately $903 million) of the net CIOTA reserves,
represents incurred but not yet reported losses for which the Company has not
received any specific claims.
The following table displays activity for CIOTA losses and loss expenses and
reserves for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996. In general, the
Company posts case reserves for pending CIOTA claims within approximately 30
business days of receipt of such claims.
CIOTA Losses Three Months Three Months
(millions) Ended Ended
March 31, 1997 March 31, 1996
----------------- -----------------
Beginning reserves:
Direct $ 1,560 $374
Ceded (446) --
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Net 1,114 374
Incurred losses and loss
expenses:
Direct 6 21
Ceded -- --
Losses paid:
Direct 8 8
Ceded (5) --
Ending reserves:
Direct 1,558 387
Ceded (441) --
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Net $ 1,117 $387
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Corporate and Other
Three Months Ended March 31,
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(millions) 1997 1996
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income Net income
Revenues (expense) Revenues (expense)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Corporate and Other(1) $22 $(52) $100 $(33)
============================================================================
(1) Net income (expense) includes $10 million of reported investment portfolio
gains in 1996.
Corporate expenses (before reported portfolio gains) as a percentage of
operating earnings were down in the first quarter of 1997 compared to the first
quarter of 1996. Increased interest costs associated with higher debt levels in
1997 were partially offset by lower staff expenses in the corporate segment,
including the allocation of additional expenses to other operating segments.
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Discontinued Operations
For the quarter ended March 31, 1996 discontinued operations includes a loss
from operations of Basis of $34 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
TRV services its obligations primarily with dividends and other advances that it
receives from subsidiaries. The subsidiaries' dividend-paying abilities are
limited by certain covenant restrictions in credit agreements and/or by
regulatory requirements. TRV believes it will have sufficient funds to meet
current and future commitments. Each of TRV's major operating subsidiaries
finances its operations on a stand-alone basis consistent with its
capitalization and ratings.
Travelers Group Inc. (TRV)
TRV issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused credit
availability under committed revolving credit agreements at least equal to the
amount of commercial paper outstanding.
TRV, Commercial Credit Company (CCC) and The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC)
have a five-year revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks to provide
$1.0 billion of revolving credit, to be allocated to any of TRV, CCC or TIC. The
participation of TIC in this agreement is limited to $250 million. This facility
expires in June 2001. Currently $100 million is allocated to TRV, $850 million
to CCC and $50 million to TIC. Under this facility TRV is required to maintain a
certain level of consolidated stockholders' equity (as defined in the
agreement). At March 31, 1997 this requirement was exceeded by approximately
$4.5 billion. At March 31, 1997, there were no borrowings outstanding under this
facility.
As of May 6, 1997, TRV has unused credit availability of $100 million under the
five-year revolving credit facility. TRV may borrow under this revolving credit
facility at various interest rate options (LIBOR, CD and base rate) and
compensates the banks for the facility through commitment fees.
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP)
TAP also issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused
credit availability under a committed revolving credit agreement at least equal
to the amount of commercial paper outstanding.
TAP has a five-year revolving credit facility in the amount of $500 million with
a syndicate of banks that expires in December 2001. TAP may borrow under this
revolving credit facility at varous interest rate options (LIBOR or base rate)
and compensates the banks for the facility through commitment fees. Under this
facility TAP is required to maintain a certain level of consolidated
stockholders' equity (as defined in the agreement). At March 31, 1997, this
requirement was exceeded by approximately $3.0 billion. At March 31, 1997 there
were no borrowings outstanding under this facility.
TAP's insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory restrictions that
limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be paid to their parent
without prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities. Dividend payments to
TAP from its insurance subsidiaries are limited to $647 million in 1997 without
prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department. TAP has received $80
million of dividends from its insurance subsidiaries during the first three
months of 1997.
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Commercial Credit Company (CCC)
CCC also issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused
credit availability under committed revolving credit agreements at least equal
to the amount of commercial paper outstanding. As of May 6, 1997 CCC has unused
credit availability of $3.250 billion under five-year revolving credit
facilities, including the $850 million referred to above. CCC may borrow under
its revolving credit facilities at various interest rate options (LIBOR, CD or
base rate) and compensates the banks for the facilities through commitment fees.
CCC is limited by covenants in its revolving credit agreements as to the amount
of dividends and advances that may be made to its parent or its affiliated
companies. At March 31, 1997, CCC would have been able to remit $315 million to
its parent under its most restrictive covenants.
Salomon Smith Barney
Salomon Smith Barney's total assets were $267 billion at March 31, 1997, up from
$246 billion at December 31, 1996. Due to the nature of trading activities,
including matched book activities, it is not uncommon for asset levels to
fluctuate from period to period. Salomon Smith Barney's balance sheet is highly
liquid, with the vast majority of its assets consisting of marketable securities
and collateralized short-term financing agreements arising from securities
transactions. The highly liquid nature of these assets provides Salomon Smith
Barney with flexibility in financing and managing its business. Salomon Smith
Barney monitors and evaluates the adequacy of its capital and borrowing base on
a daily basis in order to allow for flexibility in its funding, to maintain
liquidity, and to ensure that its capital base supports the regulatory capital
requirements of its subsidiaries.
Salomon Smith Barney and Phibro Inc. have committed uncollateralized revolving
lines of credit totaling $1.5 billion and $.5 billion, respectively, and may
borrow under their revolving credit facilities at various interest rate options
(LIBOR, CD or base rate) and compensate the banks for the facilities through
commitment fees. In addition, Salomon Brothers Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Salomon Smith Barney, has a $2.1 billion committed secured standby bank credit
facility for financing securities positions which enables it to borrow on a
secured basis using a variety of financial instruments as collateral and Salomon
Brothers International Limited, A wholly owned subsidiary of Salomon Smith
Barney, has a committed securities repurchase facility in the amount of $1
billion. At March 31, 1997 there were no outstanding borrowings under these
facilities. Salomon Smith Barney also has substantial borrowing arrangements
consisting of facilities that it has been advised are available, but where no
contractual lending obligation exists. These arrangements are reviewed on an
ongoing basis to ensure flexibility in meeting short-term requirements.
Unsecured term debt is a significant component of the Salomon Smith Barney's
long-term capital. Term debt totaled $17.0 billion at March 31, 1997, compared
with $15.7 billion at December 31, 1996.
Salomon Smith Barney's borrowing relationships are with a broad range of banks,
financial institutions and other firms from which it draws funds. The volume of
borrowings generally fluctuates in response to changes in the level of
securities inventories, customer balances, the amount of reverse repurchase
transactions outstanding (i.e., purchases of securities under agreements to
resell the same security) and securities borrowed transactions. As these
activities increase, borrowings generally increase to fund the additional
activities. Availability of financing can vary depending upon market conditions,
credit ratings, and the overall availability of credit to the securities
industry. Salomon Smith Barney seeks to expand and diversify its funding mix as
well as its creditor sources. Concentration levels for these sources,
particularly for short-term lenders, are closely monitored both in terms of
single investor limits and daily maturities.
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Salomon Smith Barney monitors liquidity by tracking asset levels, collateral and
funding availability to maintain flexibility to meet its financial commitments.
As a policy, Salomon Smith Barney attempts to maintain sufficient capital and
funding sources in order to have the capacity to finance itself on a fully
collateralized basis in the event that its access to unsecured financing is
impaired. Its liquidity management process includes a contingency funding plan
designed to ensure adequate liquidity even if access to unsecured funding
sources is severely restricted or unavailable. This plan is reviewed
periodically to keep the funding options current and in line with market
conditions. The management of this plan includes an analysis which is utilized
to determine the ability to withstand varying levels of stress, which could
impact its liquidation horizons and required margins. In addition, Salomon Smith
Barney monitors its leverage and capital ratios on a daily basis. The net assets
(total assets less securities purchased under agreements to resell) to equity
ratio at both March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 was 20.7x.
The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC)
At March 31, 1997, TIC had $22.9 billion of life and annuity product deposit
funds and reserves. Of that total, $12.4 billion is not subject to discretionary
withdrawal based on contract terms. The remaining $10.5 billion is for life and
annuity products that are subject to discretionary withdrawal by the
contractholder. Included in the amount that is subject to discretionary
withdrawal is $1.6 billion of liabilities that are surrenderable with market
value adjustments. Also included are an additional $5.3 billion of the life
insurance and individual annuity liabilities, which are subject to discretionary
withdrawal and have an average surrender charge of 5.4%. In the payout phase,
these funds are credited at significantly reduced interest rates. The remaining
$3.5 billion of liabilities is surrenderable without charge. More than 18% of
these relate to individual life products. These risks would have to be
underwritten again if transferred to another carrier, which is considered a
significant deterrent against withdrawal by long-term policyholders. Insurance
liabilities that are surrendered or withdrawn are reduced by outstanding policy
loans and related accrued interest prior to payout.
TIC issues commercial paper to investors and maintains unused committed
revolving credit facilities at least equal to the amount of commercial paper
outstanding. TIC may borrow under this revolving credit facility at various rate
options (LIBOR, CD or base rate) and compensates the banks for the facility
through commitment fees. Currently, TIC has unused credit availability of $50
million under the five-year revolving credit facility referred to above.
TIC is subject to various regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum amount
of dividends available to its parent without prior approval of the Connecticut
Insurance Department. A maximum of $507 million of statutory surplus is
available in 1997 for such dividends without Department approval, of which $100
million has been paid during the first quarter of 1997.
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Exhibit 99.03
Travelers Group Inc.
Index to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 1997
Supplemental Financial Statements (unaudited): Page No.
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited) - Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 1997
and 1996 2
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position - June 30, 1997 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1996 3
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - Six Months Ended
June 30, 1997 4
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited) - Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 5
Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements - (Unaudited) 6
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations 9
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
------------------- --------------------
1997 1996 1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Insurance premiums $ 2,220 $ 2,060 $ 4,444 $ 3,316
Commissions and fees 1,172 1,211 2,378 2,380
Interest and dividends 4,047 3,297 7,545 6,465
Finance related interest and other charges 321 287 627 571
Principal transactions 709 861 1,471 1,800
Asset management and administration fees 399 342 788 668
Other income 316 190 631 557
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total revenues 9,184 8,248 17,884 15,757
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims 1,906 2,319 3,811 3,590
Non-insurance compensation and benefits 1,511 1,503 3,059 3,025
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and
operating 799 861 1,604 1,367
Interest 2,792 2,141 5,170 4,375
Provision for consumer finance credit losses 73 60 145 128
Other operating 654 650 1,299 1,243
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total expenses 7,735 7,534 15,088 13,728
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and
affiliates - 397 - 397
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before income taxes and minority
interest 1,449 1,111 2,796 2,426
Provision for income taxes 517 281 1,000 766
Minority interest, net of income taxes 49 (44) 98 (44)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from continuing operations 883 874 1,698 1,704
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:
Income (loss) from operations - (7) - (41)
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Net income $ 883 $ 867 $ 1,698 $ 1,663
=======================================================================================
Net income per share of common stock
and common stock equivalents
Continuing operations $ 0.74 $ 0.74 $ 1.41 $ 1.43
Discontinued operations - (0.01) - (0.04)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $ 0.74 $0.73 $ 1.41 $ 1.39
=======================================================================================
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding 1,151.3 1,130.6 1,153.0 1,133.8
and common stock equivalents
=======================================================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(In millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
(including $1,475 and $1,446 segregated under federal and
other regulations or deposited with clearing organizations) $ 3,970 $ 3,260
Investments and real estate held for sale:
Fixed maturities, primarily available for sale at market
value (amortized cost - $45,292 and $43,277) 45,981 43,998
Equity securities, at market (cost - $1,324 and $1,113) 1,377 1,157
Mortgage loans 3,748 3,812
Real estate held for sale 502 459
Policy loans 1,873 1,910
Short-term and other 5,135 5,173
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Total investments and real estate held for sale 58,616 56,509
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell 119,279 97,985
Brokerage receivables 14,362 11,592
Trading securities and commodities owned, at market value 148,753 126,568
Net consumer finance receivables 8,834 7,885
Reinsurance recoverables 9,876 10,234
Value of insurance in force and deferred policy acquisition
costs 2,698 2,563
Cost of acquired businesses in excess of net assets 3,115 3,060
Separate and variable accounts 9,830 9,023
Other receivables 5,108 4,869
Other assets 11,126 12,400
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Total assets $ 395,567 $ 345,948
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Liabilities
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings $ 12,286 $ 10,020
Short-term borrowings 2,812 1,557
Long-term debt 27,203 24,696
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase 135,696 103,572
Brokerage payables 12,150 10,019
Trading securities and commodities sold not yet purchased, at
market value 96,930 92,032
Contractholder funds 14,601 13,621
Insurance policy and claims reserves 43,940 43,944
Separate and variable accounts 9,818 8,949
Accounts payable and other liabilities 18,000 16,802
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Total liabilities 373,436 325,212
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ESOP Preferred stock -- Series C (net of note guarantee of
$17 and $35) 140 129
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Redeemable preferred stock -- Series I 420 420
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TRV-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
subsidiary trusts holding solely junior subordinated debt
securities of TRV 1,000 1,000
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TAP-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
subsidiary trusts holding solely junior subordinated debt
securities of TAP 900 900
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Salomon Smith Barney-obligated mandatorily redeemable
preferred securities of subsidiary trust holding solely
junior subordinated debt securities of Salomon Smith Barney 345 345
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Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, at aggregate liquidation value 1,525 1,125
Common stock ($.01 par value; authorized shares: 1.5 billion;
issued shares: 1997 - 1,385,225,067 shares and 1996 -
1,384,707,342 shares) 14 14
Additional paid-in capital 8,151 7,806
Retained earnings 14,335 12,934
Treasury stock, at cost (1997 - 243,779,981 shares and 1996 -
243,500,547 shares) (4,727) (4,123)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities 436 469
Other, principally unearned compensation (408) (283)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total stockholders' equity 19,326 17,942
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 395,567 $ 345,948
==============================================================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Six months ended June 30, 1997 Amount Shares
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Preferred stock, at aggregate liquidation value
Balance, beginning of year $ 1,125 9,600
Issuance of preferred stock 400 1,600
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period $ 1,525 11,200
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Common stock and additional paid-in capital
Balance, beginning of year $ 7,820 1,384,707
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee benefit plans 348
Exercise of common stock warrants 6 501
Conversion of notes -- 17
Cost of issuance of preferred stock (9)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period 8,165 1,385,225
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Retained earnings
Balance, beginning of year 12,934
Net income 1,698
Common dividends (227)
Preferred dividends (70)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period 14,335
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Treasury stock, at cost
Balance, beginning of year (4,123) (243,500)
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee benefit plans,
net of shares tendered for payment of option exercise
price and withholding taxes (1) 17,149
Treasury stock acquired (603) (17,429)
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Balance, end of period (4,727) (243,780)
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Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities
Balance, beginning of year 469
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on investment
securities, net of tax (33)
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Balance, end of period 436
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Other, principally unearned compensation
Balance, beginning of year (283)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of amortization (118)
Net translation adjustments, net of tax (7)
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Balance, end of period (408)
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Total common stockholders' equity and common shares
outstanding $ 17,801 1,141,445
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Total stockholders' equity $ 19,326
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</TABLE>
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
Six Months ended June 30, 1997 1996
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (2,845) $ 3,698
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Cash flows from investing activities
Consumer loans originated or purchased (2,236) (1,468)
Consumer loans repaid or sold 1,391 1,266
Purchases of fixed maturities and equity securities (12,819) (15,216)
Proceeds from sales of investments and real estate:
Fixed maturities available for sale and equity securities 9,895 12,584
Mortgage loans 105 133
Real estate and real estate joint ventures 25 86
Proceeds from maturities of investments:
Fixed maturities 1,571 1,748
Mortgage loans 316 417
Other investments, primarily short-term, net (632) (537)
Assets securing collateralized mortgage obligations 63 351
Business acquisition -- (4,160)
Business divestment 365 --
Other, net (416) (84)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (2,372) (4,880)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid (297) (260)
Subsidiary's sale of Class A common stock -- 1,453
Issuance of preferred stock 391 250
Issuance of redeemable preferred stock of subsidiaries -- 900
Treasury stock acquired (603) (366)
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes (156) (106)
Issuance of long-term debt 4,596 3,971
Payments and redemptions of long-term debt (1,934) (2,329)
Net change in short-term borrowings (including investment
banking and brokerage borrowings) 3,525 (1,586)
Collateralized mortgage obligations (63) (284)
Contractholder fund deposits 1,772 899
Contractholder fund withdrawals (1,310) (1,469)
Other, net 6 66
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 5,927 1,139
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Change in cash and cash equivalents 710 (43)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,260 3,491
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,970 $ 3,448
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid $ 713 $ 1,018
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Supplemental disclosure of business acquisitions:
Assets and liabilities of business acquired:
Invested assets $ 13,969
Net consumer finance receivables --
Reinsurance recoverables and other assets 10,386
Insurance policy and claim reserves (18,302)
Other liabilities (1,893)
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Cash payment related to business acquisition $ 4,160
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Interest expense recorded for financial statement purposes did not differ
materially from the amount of interest paid.
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. Merger with Salomon Inc.
See Note 1 of Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements as
of December 31, 1996 and for the three years then ended included herewith
as Exhibit 99.01.
As a result of the Merger, the Company expects to record an after-tax
restructuring charge of between $400 million and $500 million primarily
for severance and costs related to excess or unused office space and other
facilities.
2. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying supplemental condensed consolidated financial statements
as of June 30, 1997 and for the three-month and six-month periods ended
June 30, 1997 and 1996 are unaudited and include the accounts of Travelers
Group Inc. (TRV) and its subsidiaries, including Salomon Inc.
(collectively, the Company). In the opinion of management all adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair
presentation have been reflected. The supplemental condensed consolidated
financial statements, including the notes thereto, should be read in
conjunction with the audited supplemental consolidated financial
statements of Travelers Group Inc. for the fiscal years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994, included herewith as Exhibit 99.01.
Certain financial information that is normally included in annual
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, but is not required for interim reporting purposes,
has been condensed or omitted.
The Board of Directors on October 22, 1997 declared a three-for-two split
in TRV's common stock, in the form of a 50% stock dividend, which was paid
on November 19, 1997 to stockholders of record on November 3, 1997. All
amounts presented herein have been restated to reflect the stock split.
3. Aetna P&C Acquisition - Pro Forma Results of Operations
On April 2, 1996, Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP), an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of the Company, purchased from Aetna Services,
Inc. all of the outstanding capital stock of Travelers Casualty and Surety
Company (formerly The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company) and The Standard
Fire Insurance Company (collectively, Aetna P&C) for approximately $4.2
billion in cash. This acquisition was financed in part by the issuance by
TAP of common stock resulting in a minority interest in TAP of
approximately 18%. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting and, accordingly, the condensed consolidated
financial statements include the results of Aetna P&C's operations only
from the date of acquisition.
On June 23, 1997, TAP repurchased an aggregate of approximately 6.6
million shares of Class A Common Stock held by four private investors for
approximately $240.8 million. This repurchase increased TRV's ownership of
TAP to approximately 83.4%.
The following unaudited pro forma information presents the results of
operations of the Company and Aetna P&C for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, with pro forma adjustments as if the acquisition and
transactions related to the funding of the acquisition had been
consummated as of the beginning of the period presented. This pro forma
information is not indicative of what would have occurred had the
acquisition and related transactions occurred on the date indicated, or of
future results of the Company.
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Six Months Ended
June 30, 1996*
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(in millions, except per share data)
Revenues $17,357
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Income from continuing operations $ 1,466
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Net income $ 1,425
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Net income per common share:
Continuing operations $ 1.22
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Net income $ 1.18
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* Historical results of Aetna P&C for the first quarter of 1996
include $307 million ($200 million after tax) of realized investment
gains.
In the second quarter of 1996 TAP recorded charges related to the
acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C. These charges resulted primarily
from anticipated costs of the acquisition and the application of Travelers
strategies, policies and practices to Aetna P&C reserves and include: $221
million after tax and minority interest ($414 million before tax and
minority interest) in reserve increases, net of reinsurance, related
primarily to cumulative injury claims other than asbestos (CIOTA); a $45
million after tax and minority interest ($84 million before tax and
minority interest) provision for an additional asbestos liability related
to an existing settlement agreement with a policyholder of Aetna P&C; a
$14 million after tax and minority interest ($27 million before tax and
minority interest) charge related to premium collection issues; a $22
million after tax and minority interest ($41 million before tax and
minority interest) provision for uncollectibility of reinsurance
recoverables; and a $19 million after tax and minority interest ($35
million before tax and minority interest) provision for lease and
severance costs of The Travelers Indemnity Company related to the
restructuring plan for the acquisition. In addition, in the second quarter
of 1996 the Company recognized a gain of $363 million (before and after
tax) from the issuance of shares of Class A Common Stock by TAP and such
gain is not reflected in the pro forma financial information above.
4. Debt
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings consisted of the following:
(millions) June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Commercial paper $ 5,237 $ 4,133
Bank loans and other borrowings 7,049 5,887
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$ 12,286 $10,020
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Short-term borrowings consisted of commercial paper outstanding as
follows:
(millions) June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Commercial Credit Company $2,812 $ 1,482
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. - 25
The Travelers Insurance Company - 50
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$2,812 $ 1,557
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Long-term debt, including its current portion, consisted of the following:
(millions) June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Travelers Group Inc. $ 1,699 $ 1,903
Commercial Credit Company 5,400 5,750
Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. 18,806 15,738
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. 1,249 1,249
The Travelers Insurance Group Inc. 49 56
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$27,203 $24,696
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5. Trading Derivatives
The following table discloses the notional amounts of derivative financial
instruments held by Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. for trading
purposes as of June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Current Market Current Market
or or
Fair Value Fair Value
Notional -------------------- Notional -------------------
(billions) Amounts Assets Liabilities Amounts Assets Liabilities
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Exchange-issued products:
Futures contracts (a) $ 572.8 $ -- $ -- $ 530.9 $ -- $ --
Other exchange-issued products:
Equity contracts 15.9 .2 .5 13.1 .1 .2
Fixed income contracts 93.7 -- -- 61.2 -- --
Foreign exchange contracts .1 -- -- -- -- --
Commodities-related contracts 4.1 -- -- 5.0 -- --
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Total exchange-issued products 686.6 .2 .5 610.2 .1 .2
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Over-the-counter swaps, swap options,
caps and floors:
Swaps 1,054.2 842.3
Swaps options written 17.6 10.8
Swap options purchased 31.7 24.1
Caps and floors 143.7 117.1
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Total OTC swaps, swap options, caps
and floors 1,247.2 3.8 6.4 994.3 4.2 6.6
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OTC foreign exchange contracts and
options:
Forward currency contracts 116.3 .8 .6 94.3 .7 .6
Options written 42.5 -- .4 37.1 -- .3
Options purchased 45.7 .7 -- 38.7 .5 --
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Total OTC foreign exchange contracts
and options 204.5 1.5 1.0 170.1 1.2 .9
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Other options and contractual
commitments:
Options and warrants on equities
and equity indices 57.6 1.8 2.5 45.8 1.1 1.8
Options and forward contracts on
fixed-income securities 270.6 .3 .1 202.8 .3 .2
Physical commodities contracts 17.3 .2 .2 22.6 .3 .3
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Total $2,483.8 $ 7.8 $ 10.7 $2,045.8 $ 7.2 $ 10.0
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</TABLE>
(a) Margin on futures contracts is included in brokerage receivables/payables
on the Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial
Condition.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION and ANALYSIS of FINANCIAL CONDITION
and RESULTS of OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
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(In millions, except per share amounts) 1997 1996 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 9,184 $ 8,248 $ 17,884 $ 15,757
========== ========== ========== ==========
Income from continuing operations $ 883 $ 874 $ 1,698 $ 1,704
Loss from discontinued operations -- (7) -- (41)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income $ 883 $ 867 $ 1,698 $ 1,663
========== ========== ========== ==========
Earnings per share*:
Continuing operations $ 0.74 $ 0.74 $ 1.41 $ 1.43
Discontinued operations -- (0.01) -- (0.04)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income $ 0.74 $ 0.73 $ 1.41 $ 1.39
========== ========== ========== ==========
Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding
and common stock equivalents* 1,151.3 1,130.6 1,153.0 1,133.8
========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
* On October 22, 1997 the Board of Directors declared a three-for-two stock
split in the form of a 50% stock dividend payable on November 19, 1997 to
stockholders of record on November 3, 1997. Current and prior year
information has been restated to reflect the stock split.
Merger with Salomon Inc
On November, 28, 1997, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers
Group. Inc. merged with and into Salomon Inc (Salomon) (the Merger). Under the
terms of the Merger, approximately 188 million shares of Travelers Group Inc.
common stock were issued in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of
Salomon common stock, based on an exchange ratio of 1.695 shares of Travelers
common stock for each share of Salomon common stock, for a total of
approximately $9 billion. Each of Salomon's series of preferred stock was
exchanged for a corresponding series of Travelers preferred stock having
substantially identical terms, except that the Travelers preferred stock issued
in conjunction with the Merger has certain voting rights. Thereafter, Smith
Barney Holdings Inc. (Smith Barney), a wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers
Group, was merged with and into Salomon to form Salomon Smith Barney Holdings
Inc. (Salomon Smith Barney) which now comprises the investment banking,
proprietary trading, retail brokerage and asset management operations of
Travelers Group Inc. The merger is a tax-free exchange and has been accounted
for on a "pooling of interests" basis. As a result of the merger the Company
expects to record a restructuring charge of between $400 million and $500
million (after-tax) primarily for severance and costs related to excess or
unused office space and other facilities.
Acquisition
On April 2, 1996, Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP), an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of Travelers Group Inc. (TRV), completed the
acquisition of the domestic property and casualty insurance subsidiaries of
Aetna Services, Inc. (Aetna P&C) for approximately $4.2 billion in cash. This
acquisition was financed in part by the issuance by TAP of common stock
resulting in a minority interest in TAP of approximately 18%. The acquisition
was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the
condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of Aetna P&C's
operations only from the date of acquisition. TAP also owns The Travelers
Indemnity
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Company (Travelers Indemnity). Travelers Indemnity along with Aetna P&C are the
primary vehicles through which the Company engages in the property and casualty
insurance business.
On June 23, 1997, TAP repurchased an aggregate of approximately 6.6 million
shares of Class A Common Stock held by four private investors for approximately
$240.8 million. This repurchase increased TRV's ownership of TAP to
approximately 83.4%.
Results of Operations
Consolidated net income for the quarter ended June 30, 1997 was $883 million,
and includes reported investment portfolio gains of $6 million after tax and
minority interest. This compares with net income from continuing operations of
$874 million in the 1996 period, which included portfolio losses of $59 million,
as well as gains of $389 million from sales of stock of subsidiaries and
affiliates, and charges related to the acquisition of Aetna P&C in April 1996,
amounting to $321 million.
Excluding these items, net income for the second quarter of 1997 was slightly
above the comparable period in 1996, primarily reflecting increased earnings in
the insurance operations offset by a decline in earnings at Salomon Smith
Barney.
Income from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 1997 was
$1.698 billion, compared to $1.704 billion in the 1996 period. Included in the
1997 six-month period are portfolio gains of $15 million compared to $19 million
in portfolio losses in the 1996 six-month period and the other special items
discussed above. Excluding these items, net income for the first six months of
1997 was slightly above the comparable period in 1996.
Discontinued operations for the second quarter and six months of 1996 include
the results of Basis Petroleum, Inc. (Basis). Basis was sold in May of 1997.
The effective income tax rate for the three months and six months ended June 30,
1996 is below the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to the nontaxability of
the $363 million gain recognized from the sale of shares of Class A Common Stock
by TAP.
The following discussion presents in more detail each segment's performance.
Segment Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
Investment Services
Three Months Ended June 30,
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1997 1996
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Salomon Smith Barney (1) $5,310 $452 $4,792 $528
=============================================================================
(1) Excludes results of Basis Petroleum which are classified as discontinued
operations.
Salomon Smith Barney
Salomon Smith Barney reported net income from continuing operations of $452
million for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, a decline from the $528 million
reported for the quarter ended June 30, 1996. Revenues, net of interest expense,
declined to $2.732 billion in the 1997 quarter compared to $2.851 billion in the
1996 quarter.
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Salomon Smith Barney Revenues
Three Months Ended June 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Commissions $ 686 $ 661
Asset management and administration fees 399 342
Investment banking 475 548
Principal transactions 709 861
Interest income, net* 430 402
Other income 33 37
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Net revenues* $2,732 $2,851
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* Net of interest expense of $2.578 billion and $1.941 billion in 1997 and
1996, respectively. Revenues included in the condensed consolidated
statement of income are before deductions for interest expense.
Commission revenues were $686 million in the 1997 quarter up slightly from the
$661 million reported in the 1996 quarter, as an increase in listed securities
was offset by declines in mutual funds and over-the-counter securities
commissions.
Investment banking revenues declined to $475 million in the 1997 quarter
compared to $548 million in the 1996 quarter, primarily as a result of a decline
in equity underwritings. This decline was offset to an extent by increases in
advisory and debt underwriting fees.
Principal transaction revenues decreased to $709 million in the 1997 quarter
compared to $861 million in the 1996 quarter. This decrease is the result of
lower revenues from fixed income and equity proprietary and customer trading,
partially offset by an increase in physical commodities trading revenues.
Asset management and administration fees increased 17% to $399 million in the
1997 quarter compared to $342 million in the 1996 quarter. This reflects broad
growth in all recurring fee-based products. At June 30, 1997, internally managed
assets were $147.5 billion and total fee-based assets under management were
$200.6 billion compared to $118.9 billion and $158.6 billion, respectively, at
June 30, 1996.
Net interest and dividends increased 7% to $430 million for the 1997 quarter
from $402 million in the 1996 quarter, primarily due to increased margin lending
to clients and higher levels of interest-earning net assets.
Compensation and benefits expense, as a percentage of net revenues, for the 1997
quarter was 53% compared to 51% in the 1996 quarter and non-compensation expense
as a percentage of net revenues was 20% in the 1997 quarter compared to 19% in
the 1996 quarter. Salomon Smith Barney continues to maintain its focus on
controlling fixed expenses.
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Assets Under Management
At June 30,
-----------------------
(billions) 1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------
Salomon Smith Barney $147.5 $118.9
Travelers Life and Annuity (1) 22.2 21.1
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Total Assets Under Management $169.7 $140.0
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(1) Part of the Life Insurance Services segment.
Consumer Finance Services
Three Months Ended June 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Consumer Finance Services(1) $380 $54 $348 $61
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(1) Net income in 1996 includes a portion of the gain ($1 million) from the
disposition of RCM Capital Management, a California Limited Partnership
(RCM).
Earnings in the second quarter of 1997 were lower than the comparable period in
1996, as expected -- reflecting a higher provision for loan losses in the 1997
period.
Consumer finance receivables, net of unearned finance charges, grew $595 million
during the second quarter of 1997, which represents an annualized growth rate of
28%. This growth was driven primarily by real estate loans generated through the
Company's 855 branch office network and through the sales efforts of Primerica
Financial Services (PFS).
Total net receivables were a record $9.041 billion at June 30, 1997, a 21%
increase from the prior year. The average yield, at 14.42%, was lower than the
1996 quarter's yield of 15.40%, mainly because of a shift in the portfolio mix
toward lower risk/lower margin real estate loans. Sales of real estate-secured
($.M.A.R.T.SM) loans sold exclusively through PFS continued at record levels
during the quarter. Travelers Bank credit card outstandings were $1.166 billion,
up from $972 million at March 31, 1997, as a result of strong credit card
originations.
Delinquencies in excess of 60 days were 2.14% as of June 30, 1997 -- lower than
the 2.25% at March 31, 1997 and the 2.18% at the end of the second quarter of
1996. The charge-off rate was 2.82% during the second quarter of 1997, lower
than the 1997 first quarter of 2.95% and the comparable 1996 period's rate of
2.92%. Reserves as a percentage of net receivables were 2.91% at June 30, 1997,
down from 2.97% at the end of the 1997 first quarter and 2.92% at the end of the
1996 second quarter.
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As of, or for, the
Three Months Ended June 30,
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1997 1996
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Allowance for credit losses
as a % of net outstandings 2.91% 2.92%
Charge-off rate for the period 2.82% 2.92%
60 + days past due on a
contractual basis as a % of gross
consumer finance receivables at
quarter end 2.14% 2.18%
On July 31, 1997, Commercial Credit Company (CCC) acquired Security Pacific
Financial Services from BankAmerica Corporation for a purchase price of
approximately $1.6 billion. The purchase included approximately $1.2 billion of
net consumer finance receivables and approximately $70 million of other net
assets.
Life Insurance Services
Three Months Ended June 30,
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1997 1996
---------------------------------------------
(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Travelers Life and Annuity (1) $ 666 $ 115 $ 549 $ 78
Primerica Financial Services (2) 375 81 354 70
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Total Life Insurance Services $1,041 $ 196 $ 903 $ 148
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(1) Net income includes $10 million of reported investment portfolio gains in
1997 and $12 million of reported investment portfolio losses in 1996.
(2) Net income in 1997 includes $1 million of reported investment portfolio
losses. Net income in 1996 includes a portion of the gain ($4 million)
from the disposition of RCM.
Travelers Life and Annuity
Travelers Life and Annuity consists of annuity, life and long-term care products
marketed by The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC) under the Travelers name.
Among the range of products offered are fixed and variable deferred annuities,
payout annuities and term, universal and variable life and long-term care
insurance to individuals and small businesses. Travelers Life and Annuity also
provides group pension products, including guaranteed investment contracts, and
group annuities to employer-sponsored retirement and savings plans. These
products are primarily marketed through The Copeland Companies (Copeland), an
indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TIC, Smith Barney Financial Consultants and
a nationwide network of independent agents. The majority of the annuity business
and a substantial portion of the life business written by Travelers Life and
Annuity is accounted for as investment contracts, with the result that the
premium deposits collected are not included in revenues.
Earnings before portfolio gains increased 17% to $105 million in the second
quarter of 1997, from $90 million in the comparable 1996 period. Improved
earnings were largely driven by strong investment income, reflecting an
improvement in fixed income yields over the past year, as well as very
attractive yields on equity partnerships. Earnings growth attributable to strong
sales of recently introduced
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products -- including less capital-intensive variable life insurance and
annuities -- was partially offset by the gradual decline in the amount of higher
margin business written several years ago.
Deferred annuity policyholder account balances and benefit reserves at June 30,
1997 were $14.7 billion compared to $12.2 billion at June 30, 1996. Net written
premiums and deposits were $627.7 million in the second quarter of 1997, up 23%
from $509.5 million in the 1996 second quarter. Strong sales through Copeland,
Smith Barney and a nationwide network of independent agents reflect the
Company's ongoing effort to build market share by strengthening relationships in
key distribution channels. Future sales may also benefit from A.M. Best
Company's recently announced upgrade of The Travelers Insurance Company's rating
to A+ (Superior), which rating may be revised or withdrawn at anytime.
Payout and group annuity net premiums and deposits (excluding those of
affiliates) totaled $632.0 million in the second quarter of 1997, up more than
200% from $210.0 million in the second quarter of 1996, primarily as a result of
the $355 million growth in sales of one year variable rate guaranteed investment
contracts. Policyholder account balances and reserves totaled $11.5 billion at
June 30, 1997, marginally ahead of the June 30, 1996 balances but up $700
million from year-end 1996, reflecting the strong sales of new variable rate
guaranteed investment contracts.
Direct written premiums and deposits (excluding single premium policies) for
individual life insurance were $68.5 million in the second quarter of 1997, a
slight decrease from $69.8 million in the second quarter of 1996. Face amount of
individual life insurance issued during the second quarter of 1997 was $1.5
billion, compared with $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 1996, bringing
total life insurance in force to $50.7 billion at June 30, 1997.
Net written premiums for the growing long-term care insurance line were $43.3
million in the second quarter of 1997, compared to $30.8 million in the second
quarter of 1996, largely as a result of strong sales during the quarter, which
improved 29% over the 1996 period.
Primerica Financial Services
Earnings (before portfolio gains and the 1996 disposition of RCM) for the second
quarter of 1997 increased 24% to $82 million from $66 million in the second
quarter of 1996, reflecting favorable mortality experience as well as continued
strength in life insurance in force and sales of mutual funds and consumer
loans.
Face amount of new term life insurance sales was $14.1 billion in the second
quarter of 1997, compared to $14.0 billion in the comparable 1996 quarter. Life
insurance in force reached $365.4 billion at June 30, 1997, up from $354.8
billion at June 30, 1996, and continued to reflect good policy persistency.
Sales of mutual funds (at net asset value) were $669.4 million for the second
quarter of 1997, a 5% increase over second quarter 1996 sales of $636.7 million,
reflecting strong customer demand in the U.S. and Canada. More than 33% of U.S.
sales were from the Smith Barney products, predominantly The Concert SeriesSM,
which PFS first introduced to its market in March 1996. Net receivables from
$.M.A.R.T.SM and $.A.F.E.SM consumer loans continued to advance, reaching $1.901
billion at the end of the second quarter of 1997, up 12% from $1.696 billion at
the end of the 1997 first quarter and up 43% from $1.326 billion at the end of
the 1996 second quarter. Earnings and assets relating to these consumer loans
are included in the Consumer Finance segment. The TRAVELERS SECURE(R) home and
auto insurance products -- issued through TAP -- continue to experience growth
in applications and policies, and as of June 30, 1997, had been introduced in 37
states and were sold through nearly 8,000 agents licensed to sell the product.
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Property & Casualty Insurance Services
Three Months Ended June 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Net Net
income income
Revenues (loss) Revenues (loss)
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Commercial Lines(1) (2) $1,612 $209 $1,445 $(237)
Personal Lines(1) (3) 815 97 750 51
Financing costs and other (1) 4 (30) 7 (30)
Minority interest - (49) - 44
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Total Property & Casualty Insurance
Services $2,431 $227 $2,202 $(172)
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(1) Before minority interest.
(2) Net income includes $32 million of reported investment portfolio losses in
1996 and $383 million of charges in 1996 related to the acquisition and
integration of Aetna P&C.
(3) Net income includes $4 million and $6 million of reported investment
portfolio losses in 1997 and 1996, respectively, and $8 million of charges
in 1996 related to the acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C.
As previously indicated, in the second quarter of 1996 TAP recorded charges
related to the acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C. These charges resulted
primarily from anticipated costs of the acquisition and the application of
Travelers strategies, policies and practices to Aetna P&C reserves and include:
$221 million after tax and minority interest ($414 million before tax and
minority interest) in reserve increases, net of reinsurance, related primarily
to cumulative injury claims other than asbestos (CIOTA); $81 million after tax
and minority interest ($152 million before tax and minority interest) in
provisions for reinsurance recoverables and other receivables; and a $19 million
after tax and minority interest ($35 million before tax and minority interest)
provision for lease and severance costs of Travelers Indemnity related to the
restructuring plan for the acquisition.
For purposes of computing GAAP combined ratios, fee income is now allocated as a
reduction of losses and loss adjustment expenses and other underwriting
expenses. Previously fee income was included with premiums for purposes of
computing GAAP combined ratios. The 1996 GAAP combined ratios have been restated
to conform to the current year's presentation.
Commercial Lines
Earnings before portfolio gains/losses and acquisition-related charges increased
17% to $209 million in the second quarter of 1997 from $178 million in the
second quarter of 1996, primarily reflecting strong net investment income and
expense savings. Catastrophe losses were insignificant in both periods.
Commercial Lines net written premiums for the second quarter of 1997 totaled
$1.141 billion, up 4% from $1.100 billion in the second quarter of 1996
(excluding an adjustment associated with a reinsurance transaction in 1996).
This increase reflects continued growth in programs designed to leverage
underwriting experience in specific industries, and was offset in part by the
highly competitive conditions in the marketplace and the Company's continuing
focus on writing profitable business.
Fee income for the second quarter of 1997 was $91.4 million compared to $100.6
million in the second quarter of 1996. This decrease was due to the depopulation
of involuntary pools as the loss experience of workers' compensation improved
and insureds moved to voluntary markets, the Company's selective
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renewal activity to address the competitive pricing environment and its
continued success in lowering workers' compensation losses of service customers,
slightly offset by National Accounts writing more service fee-based product
versus premium-based product.
A significant component of Commercial Lines is National Accounts, which works
with national brokers and regional agents providing insurance coverages and
services, primarily workers' compensation, mainly to large corporations.
National Accounts also includes the alternative market business which covers
primarily workers' compensation products and services to voluntary and
involuntary pools. National Accounts net written premiums of $149.7 million for
the second quarter of 1997 decreased $29.9 million from the second quarter of
1996 (excluding an adjustment associated with a reinsurance transaction). This
decrease was due to National Accounts writing less premium-based product versus
service fee-based product and the competitive marketplace. For the second
quarter of 1997, National Accounts new business was significantly lower than the
second quarter of 1996. This decrease primarily reflects the addition of one
large account in the second quarter of 1996 and the competitive marketplace.
National Accounts business retention ratio was virtually the same in the second
quarter of 1997 and 1996.
Commercial Accounts serves mid-sized businesses through a network of independent
agents and brokers. Commercial Accounts net written premiums were $453.0 million
in the second quarter of 1997 compared to $380.5 million in the second quarter
of 1996. For the second quarter of 1997, new premium business in Commercial
Accounts was significantly higher compared to the second quarter of 1996,
reflecting continued growth through programs designed to leverage underwriting
experience in specific industries. The Commercial Accounts business retention
ratio was significantly higher in the second quarter of 1997 compared to the
1996 second quarter. Commercial Accounts continues to focus on the retention of
existing business while maintaining its product pricing standards and its
selective underwriting policy.
Select Accounts serves small businesses through a network of independent agents.
Select Accounts net written premiums were $369.6 million in the second quarter
of 1997 compared to $368.6 million in the second quarter of 1996. New premium
business in Select Accounts was moderately higher in the second quarter of 1997
compared to the second quarter of 1996. The Select Accounts business retention
ratio was moderately higher in the second quarter of 1997 compared to the second
quarter of 1996. These increases reflect the broader industry and product line
expertise of the combined company.
Specialty Accounts markets products to national, midsize and small customers and
distributes them through both wholesale brokers and retail agents and brokers
throughout the United States. Specialty Accounts net written premiums were
$168.4 million in the second quarter of 1997 compared to $171.7 million in the
second quarter of 1996.
The statutory combined ratio (before policyholder dividends) for Commercial
Lines in the second quarter of 1997 was 109.7% compared to 171.1% in the second
quarter of 1996. The GAAP combined ratio (before policyholder dividends) for
Commercial Lines in the second quarter of 1997 was 110.0% compared to 171.1% in
the second quarter of 1996.
The decreases in the second quarter of 1997 statutory and GAAP combined ratios
for Commercial Lines were primarily attributable to the 1996 charges related to
the acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C. Excluding these amounts the
statutory and GAAP combined ratios for the second quarter of 1996 would have
been 111.5% and 114.3%, respectively. The decrease in the second quarter of 1996
statutory and GAAP combined ratios compared to the second quarter of 1996
statutory and GAAP combined ratios excluding acquisition-related charges was due
to slightly lower losses and loss adjustment expenses in the second quarter of
1997 compared to the second quarter of 1996 as well as expense reductions in
1997.
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The GAAP combined ratio for Commercial Lines differs from the statutory combined
ratio primarily due to the deferral and amortization of certain expenses for
GAAP reporting purposes only. In addition, the purchase accounting adjustments
recorded for GAAP in connection with the Aetna P&C acquisition resulted in a
statutory charge in 1996.
Personal Lines
Earnings before portfolio gains/losses increased 57% to $101 million in the
second quarter of 1997 from $65 million in the second quarter of 1996. Results
for the second quarter of 1997 reflect the impact of catastrophe losses, after
taxes and reinsurance, of $4.5 million compared to $14.0 million in the 1996
period. The strong operating earnings reflect a low level of catastrophe losses
during the quarter, lower expenses and the continued favorable prior year
reserve development in personal automobile lines.
Net written premiums in the second quarter of 1997 were $744.9 million, compared
to $675.8 million in the second quarter of 1996. This increase reflects lower
ceded premiums due to a change in a reinsurance arrangement in January 1997,
growth in target markets served by independent agents and growth in the affinity
marketing and TRAVELERS SECURE(R) programs.
Business retention continued to be strong.
The statutory combined ratio for Personal Lines in the second quarter of 1997
was 92.8% compared to 100.1% in the second quarter of 1996. The GAAP combined
ratio for Personal Lines in the second quarter of 1997 was 92.1% compared to
102.1% in the second quarter of 1996. The decrease in the combined ratios in
1997 was due to the favorable prior year reserve development in personal
automobile lines, lower catastrophe losses and expense reductions.
Financing Costs and Other
The primary component of net income (loss) in the second quarter of 1997 was
interest expense of $26 million after tax, compared to $25 million after tax in
the second quarter of 1996, reflecting financing costs associated with the
acquisition of Aetna P&C.
Corporate and Other
Three Months Ended June 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Net income Net income
Revenues (expense) Revenues (expense)
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Net expenses (1) - $(46) - $(75)
Net gain (loss) on sale of
subsidiaries and affiliates - - - 384
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Total Corporate and Other $22 $(46) $3 $309
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(1) Net income (expense) includes $15 million of reported investment portfolio
losses in 1996.
Net corporate expenses (before reported portfolio losses) were down in the
second quarter of 1997 compared to the second quarter of 1996, reflecting higher
income from corporate investments and lower borrowing costs.
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Discontinued Operations
For the quarter ended June 30, 1996, discontinued operations had a loss from
operations of Basis of $7 million.
Segment Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
The overall operating trends for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
were substantially the same as those of the second quarter periods except as
noted below.
Investment Services
Six Months Ended June 30,
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1997 1996
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(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
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Salomon Smith Barney (1) $10,187 $864 $9,743 $1,062
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(1) Excludes results of Basis Petroleum which are classified as discontinued
operations.
Salomon Smith Barney Revenues
Six Months Ended June 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Commissions $1,402 $1,365
Asset management and administration fees 788 668
Investment banking 959 1,007
Principal transactions 1,471 1,800
Interest income, net* 752 802
Other income 68 73
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Net revenues* $5,440 $5,715
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* Net of interest expense of $4.747 billion and $4.028 billion in 1997 and
1996, respectively. Revenues included in the condensed consolidated
statement of income are before deductions for interest expense.
For the six months ended June 30, 1997 Salomon Smith Barney reported net income
from continuing operations of $864 million, a decline from the $1.062 billion
reported for the six months ended June 30, 1996. Revenues, net of interest
expense, declined to $5.440 billion in the 1997 period compared to $5.715
billion in the 1996 period. Commission revenues were $1.402 billion in the 1997
period compared to $1.365 billion in the 1996 period. Investment banking
revenues declined to $959 million in the 1997 period compared to $1.007 billion
in the 1996 period. Principal transaction revenues declined to $1.471 billion in
the 1997 period compared to $1.800 billion in the 1996 period as a result of
lower fixed income proprietary trading revenues and revenues from physical
commodities trading, partially offset by an increase in equity proprietary
trading revenues. Asset management and administration fees increased 18% to $788
million in the 1997 period compared to $668 million in the 1996 period. Net
interest and dividends declined to $752 million in the 1997 period compared to
$802 million in the 1996 period.
Compensation and benefits expense, as a percentage of net revenues, for the 1997
period was 54% compared to 51% in the 1996 period and non-compensation expense
as a percentage of net revenues was 20% in the 1997 period compared to 18% in
the 1996 period.
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Consumer Finance Services
Six Months Ended June 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
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Consumer Finance Services(1) $757 $101 $696 $117
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(1) Net income in 1996 includes a portion of the gain ($1 million) from the
disposition of RCM.
During the first six months of 1997 the average yield, at 14.53%, was lower than
the 15.41% in the first six months of 1996, mainly because of a shift in the
portfolio mix toward lower risk/lower margin real estate loans. The charge-off
rate remained relatively flat at 2.88% for the first six months of 1997,
compared to the comparable 1996 period's rate of 2.89%.
Life Insurance Services
Six Months Ended June 30,
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1997 1996
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(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
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Travelers Life and Annuity(1) $1,284 $220 $1,126 $163
Primerica Financial Services(2) 750 160 709 141
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Total Life Insurance Services $2,034 $380 $1,835 $304
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(1) Net income includes $14 million of reported investment portfolio gains in
1997 and $9 million of reported investment portfolio losses in 1996.
(2) Net income in 1996 includes $6 million of reported investment portfolio
gains and a portion of the gain ($4 million) from the disposition of RCM.
Travelers Life and Annuity
Deferred annuity net written premiums and deposits were $1.201 billion in the
first six months of 1997, up 20% from $997.2 million in the first six months of
1996.
Payout and group annuity net premiums and deposits (excluding those of
affiliates) totaled $1.279 billion in the first six months of 1997, up 86% from
$688.9 million in the first six months of 1996.
Face amount of individual life insurance issued during the first six months of
1997 was $3.0 billion, compared to $3.2 billion in the first six months of 1996.
Direct written premiums and deposits (excluding single premium policies) for
individual life insurance were $139.7 million in the first six months of 1997,
even with the first six months of 1996.
Net written premiums for the growing long-term care insurance line were $85.8
million in the first six months of 1997, compared to $58.5 million in the first
six months of 1996.
Primerica Financial Services
Face amount of new term life insurance sales was $26.1 billion in the first six
months of 1997, compared to $26.3 billion in the comparable 1996 period. Sales
of mutual funds (at net asset value)
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were $1.391 billion for the first six months of 1997, a 16% increase over the
comparable 1996 period sales of $1.204 billion.
Property & Casualty Insurance Services
Six Months Ended June 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Net Net
income income
Revenues (loss) Revenues (loss)
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Commercial Lines(1) (2) $3,236 $410 $2,250 $(143)
Personal Lines(1) (3) 1,620 202 1,123 73
Financing costs and other (1) 6 (63) 7 (30)
Minority interest - (98) - 44
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Total Property & Casualty Insurance $4,862 $451 $3,380 $ (56)
Services
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(1) Before minority interest.
(2) Net income in 1997 includes $8 million of reported investment portfolio
gains. Net income in 1996 includes $11 million of reported investment
portfolio losses and $383 million of charges related to the acquisition
and integration of Aetna P&C.
(3) Net income includes $7 million and $6 million of reported investment
portfolio losses in 1997 and 1996, respectively, and $8 million of charges
in 1996 related to the acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C.
Segment earnings exclude the property and casualty operations of Aetna P&C prior
to its acquisition on April 2, 1996. Certain production statistics related to
Aetna P&C operations are provided for comparative purposes for periods prior to
April 2, 1996 and are not reflected in such prior period revenues or operating
results.
Commercial Lines
Commercial Lines net written premiums for the first six months of 1997 totaled
$2.479 billion, up $739 million from $1.740 billion for the first six months of
1996 (excluding an adjustment associated with a reinsurance transaction in
1996). This premium increase reflects the inclusion in 1997 of Aetna P&C for the
entire six months compared to only the second quarter of 1996 and a $142 million
increase due to a change to conform the Aetna P&C method with Travelers
Indemnity and its subsidiaries' (Travelers P&C) method of recording certain net
written premiums within Commercial Lines. Offsetting these increases in part
were the highly competitive conditions in the marketplace and the Company's
continuing focus on writing profitable business.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), Commercial Lines net written premiums for
the first six months of 1997 totaled $2.479 billion, compared to $2.345 billion
for the first six months of 1996. This increase was primarily attributable to
the change to conform the Aetna P&C method with the Travelers P&C method of
recording net written premiums.
Fee income for the first six months of 1997 was $188.4 million compared to
$193.7 million in the first six months of 1996.
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National Accounts net written premiums of $371.3 million for the first six
months of 1997 decreased $4.2 million from the first six months of 1996
(excluding an adjustment associated with a reinsurance transaction in 1996). On
a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996
for comparative purposes only), National Accounts net written premiums were
$371.3 million for the first six months of 1997 compared to $446.3 million for
the first six months of 1996. National Accounts new business in the first six
months of 1997 was virtually the same as in the first six months of 1996.
National Accounts business retention ratio was significantly higher in the first
six months of 1997 compared to the first six months of 1996, reflecting an
unusually low retention ratio in the first quarter of 1996.
Commercial Accounts net written premiums were $1.014 billion in the first six
months of 1997 compared to $582.1 million in the first six months of 1996. On a
combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996 for
comparative purposes only), Commercial Accounts net written premiums were $1.014
billion in the first six months of 1997 compared to $821.4 million in the first
six months of 1996. This increase reflected $127 million due to the change to
conform the Aetna P&C method with the Travelers P&C method of recording certain
net written premiums and the continued growth through programs designed to
leverage underwriting experience in specific industries, partially offset by the
competitive marketplace. For the first six months of 1997, new premium business
in Commercial Accounts has significantly improved compared to the first six
months of 1996, reflecting continued growth in programs designed to leverage
underwriting experience in specific industries. The Commercial Accounts business
retention ratio in the first six months of 1997 has significantly improved
compared to the first six months of 1996.
Select Accounts net written premiums were $733.3 million in the first six months
of 1997 compared to $509.5 million in the first six months of 1996. On a
combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996 for
comparative purposes only), Select Accounts net written premiums of $733.3
million for the first six months of 1997 were $2.7 million above the first six
months of 1996 premium levels. This increase reflected $15 million due to the
change to conform the Aetna P&C method with Travelers P&C method of recording
certain net written premiums, mostly offset by a decrease due to the competitive
marketplace. New premium business in Select Accounts was moderately higher in
the first six months of 1997 compared to the first six months of 1996,
reflecting an increase due to the acquisition of Aetna P&C, partially offset by
a decrease due to the competitive marketplace. The Select Accounts business
retention ratio was moderately higher in the first six months of 1997 compared
to the first six months of 1996, reflecting the broader industry and product
line expertise of the combined company.
Specialty Accounts net written premiums were $361.0 million in the first six
months of 1997 compared to $273.3 million in the first six months of 1996. On a
combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996 for
comparative purposes only), Specialty Accounts net written premiums were $361.0
million in the first six months of 1997 compared to $347.2 million in the first
six months of 1996. The growth is primarily attributable to increased writings
of its excess and surplus lines business.
Catastrophe losses, net of taxes and reinsurance, were $5.1 million and $6.4
million in the first six months of 1997 and 1996, respectively. The 1997
catastrophe losses were primarily due to tornadoes in the Midwest in the first
quarter. The 1996 catastrophe losses were primarily due to winter storms in the
first quarter.
The statutory combined ratio (before policyholder dividends) for Commercial
Lines in the first six months of 1997 was 109.3% compared to 149.2% in the first
six months of 1996. The GAAP combined ratio (before policyholder dividends) for
Commercial Lines in the first six months of 1997 was 108.5% compared to 148.6%
in the first six months of 1996.
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The decreases in the first six months of 1997 statutory and GAAP combined ratios
for Commercial Lines compared to the first six months of 1996 were primarily
attributable to the 1996 charges related to the acquisition and integration of
Aetna P&C. Excluding these amounts, the statutory and GAAP combined ratios for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 would have been 110.5% and 111.8%,
respectively. The decrease in the first six months of 1997 statutory and GAAP
combined ratios compared to the first six months of 1996 statutory and GAAP
combined ratios excluding acquisition-related charges was generally due to the
inclusion in 1997 of Aetna P&C's results for the entire six months compared to
only the second quarter in 1996. Aetna P&C has historically had a higher
underwriting expense ratio, partially offset by a lower loss ratio, which
reflects the mix of business including the favorable effect of the lower loss
ratio of the Bond business.
Personal Lines
Net written premiums in the first six months of 1997 were $1.520 billion,
compared to $1.017 billion in the first six months of 1996. This increase
primarily reflects the acquisition of Aetna P&C. On a combined total basis
including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996 for comparative purposes
only), Personal Lines net written premiums for the first six months of 1997
totaled $1.520 billion compared to $1.333 billion for the first six months of
1996.
The statutory combined ratio for Personal Lines in the first six months of 1997
was 91.5% compared to 101.9% in the first six months of 1996. The GAAP combined
ratio for Personal Lines in the first six months of 1997 was 90.4% compared to
102.6% in the first six months of 1996. The decrease in the combined ratios in
1997 was due to the favorable prior year reserve development in personal
automobile lines, lower catastrophe losses and expense reductions.
Financing Costs and Other
The primary component of net income (loss) for the first six months of 1997 was
interest expense of $52 million after tax, compared to $25 million after tax in
the first six months of 1996, reflecting financing costs associated with the
acquisition of Aetna P&C in the second quarter of 1996.
Environmental Claims
The Company's reserves for environmental claims are not established on a
claim-by-claim basis. An aggregate bulk reserve is carried for all of the
Company's environmental claims that are in the dispute process, until the
dispute is resolved. This bulk reserve is established and adjusted based upon
the volume of in-process environmental claims and the Company's experience in
resolving such claims. At June 30, 1997, approximately 15% of the net
environmental reserves (i.e., approximately $182 million) are case reserves for
resolved claims. The balance, approximately 85% of the net environmental
reserves (i.e., approximately $1.041 billion), is carried in a bulk reserve and
includes incurred but not yet reported environmental claims for which the
Company has not received any specific claims.
The following table displays activity for environmental losses and loss expenses
and reserves for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996.
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Environmental Losses Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
(millions) June 30, 1997 June 30, 1996
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Beginning reserves:
Direct $ 1,369 $ 454
Ceded (127) (50)
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Net 1,242 404
Acquisition of Aetna P&C:
Direct - 938
Ceded - (24)
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct 38 38
Ceded (2) (2)
Losses paid:
Direct 100 63
Ceded (45) (20)
Ending reserves:
Direct 1,307 1,367
Ceded (84) (56)
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Net $ 1,223 $ 1,311
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Asbestos Claims
At June 30, 1997, approximately 24% of the net asbestos reserves (i.e.,
approximately $257 million) are for pending asbestos claims. The balance,
approximately 76% (i.e., approximately $808 million) of the net asbestos
reserves, represents incurred but not yet reported losses.
The following table displays activity for asbestos losses and loss expenses and
reserves for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996. In general, the
Company posts case reserves for pending asbestos claims within approximately 30
business days of receipt of such claims.
Asbestos Losses Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
(millions) June 30, 1997 June 30, 1996
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Beginning reserves:
Direct $1,443 $695
Ceded (370) (293)
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Net 1,073 402
Acquisition of Aetna P&C:
Direct - 776
Ceded - (116)
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct 37 49
Ceded (14) 16
Losses paid:
Direct 89 65
Ceded (58) (36)
Ending reserves:
Direct 1,391 1,455
Ceded (326) (357)
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Net $1,065 $1,098
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Uncertainty Regarding Adequacy of Environmental and Asbestos Reserves
It is difficult to estimate the reserves for environmental and asbestos-related
claims due to the vagaries of court coverage decisions, plaintiffs' expanded
theories of liability, the risks inherent in major litigation and other
uncertainties. Conventional actuarial techniques are not used to estimate such
reserves.
The reserves carried for environmental and asbestos claims at June 30, 1997 are
the Company's best estimate of ultimate claims and claim adjustment expenses
based upon known facts and current law. However, the conditions surrounding the
final resolution of these claims continue to change. Currently, it is not
possible to predict changes in the legal and legislative environment and their
impact on the future development of asbestos and environmental claims. Such
development will be affected by future court decisions and interpretations and
changes in legislation. Because of these future unknowns, additional liabilities
may arise for amounts in excess of the current reserves. These additional
amounts, or a range of these additional amounts, cannot now be reasonably
estimated, and could result in a liability exceeding reserves by an amount that
would be material to the Company's operating results in a future period.
However, the Company believes that it is not likely that these claims will have
a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or liquidity.
Cumulative Injury Other Than Asbestos (CIOTA) Claims
Cumulative injury other than asbestos (CIOTA) claims are generally submitted to
the Company under general liability policies and often involve an allegation by
a claimant against an insured that the claimant has suffered injuries as a
result of long-term or continuous exposure to potentially harmful products or
substances. Such potentially harmful products or substances include, but are not
limited to, lead paint, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, silicone-based
personal products, solvents and other deleterious substances.
At June 30, 1997, approximately 18% of the net CIOTA reserves (i.e.,
approximately $204 million) are for pending CIOTA claims. The balance,
approximately 82% (i.e., approximately $901 million) of the net CIOTA reserves,
represents incurred but not yet reported losses for which the Company has not
received any specific claims.
The following table displays activity for CIOTA losses and loss expenses and
reserves for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996. In general, the
Company posts case reserves for pending CIOTA claims within approximately 30
business days of receipt of such claims.
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CIOTA Losses Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
(millions) June 30, 1997 June 30, 1996
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Beginning reserves:
Direct $1,560 $ 374
Ceded (446) -
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Net 1,114 374
Acquisition of Aetna P&C:
Direct - 709
Ceded - (293)
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct 12 544
Ceded - (160)
Losses paid:
Direct 36 36
Ceded (15) (4)
Ending reserves:
Direct 1,536 1,591
Ceded (431) (449)
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Net $1,105 $1,142
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Corporate and Other
Six Months Ended June 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Net income Net income
Revenues (expense) Revenues (expense)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net expenses (1) - $(98) - $(107)
Net gain (loss) on sale of
subsidiaries and - - - 384
affiliates
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Total Corporate and Other $44 $(98) $103 $ 277
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(1) Net income (expense) includes $5 million of reported investment portfolio
losses in 1996.
Net corporate expenses (before reported portfolio losses) were down in the first
six months of 1997 compared to the first six months of 1996 reflecting higher
income from corporate investments and lower borrowing costs.
Discontinued Operations
For the six months ended June 30, 1996, discontinued operations had a loss from
operations of Basis of $41 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
TRV services its obligations primarily with dividends and other advances that it
receives from subsidiaries. The subsidiaries' dividend-paying abilities are
limited by certain covenant restrictions in credit agreements and/or by
regulatory requirements. TRV believes it will have sufficient funds to
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meet current and future commitments. Each of TRV's major operating subsidiaries
finances its operations on a stand-alone basis consistent with its
capitalization and ratings.
Travelers Group Inc. (TRV)
TRV issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused credit
availability under committed revolving credit agreements at least equal to the
amount of commercial paper outstanding.
TRV, Commercial Credit Company (CCC) and The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC)
have a five-year revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks to provide
$1.0 billion of revolving credit, to be allocated to any of TRV, CCC or TIC. The
participation of TIC in this agreement is limited to $250 million. This facility
expires in June 2001. Currently $100 million is allocated to TRV, $850 million
to CCC and $50 million to TIC. Under this facility TRV is required to maintain a
certain level of consolidated stockholders' equity (as defined in the
agreement). At June 30, 1997 this requirement was exceeded by approximately $5.2
billion. At June 30, 1997, there were no borrowings outstanding under this
facility.
TRV has unused credit availability of $100 million under the five-year revolving
credit facility. TRV may borrow under this revolving credit facility at various
interest rate options (LIBOR, CD or base rate) and compensates the banks for the
facility through commitment fees.
In June 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 8.0 million depositary
shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 6.365% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series F (Series F Preferred Stock) at an offering price of $50 per
depositary share for an aggregate principal amount of $400 million. The Series F
Preferred Stock has cumulative dividends payable quarterly commencing September
1, 1997 and a liquidation preference equivalent to $50 per depositary share plus
accrued and accumulated unpaid dividends. On or after June 16, 2007, the Company
may redeem the Series F Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time at a
redemption price of $50 per depositary share plus dividends accrued and unpaid
to the redemption date.
In July 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 4.0 million depositary
shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 6.213% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series G (Series G Preferred Stock) at an offering price of $50 per
depositary share for an aggregate principal amount of $200 million. The Series G
Preferred Stock has cumulative dividends payable quarterly commencing September
1, 1997 and a liquidation preference equivalent to $50 per depositary share plus
accrued and accumulated unpaid dividends. On or after July 11, 2007, the Company
may redeem the Series G Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time at a
redemption price of $50 per depositary share plus dividends accrued and unpaid
to the redemption date.
On July 1, 1997 the Company redeemed all of the 7.5 million outstanding shares
(15 million depositary shares) of its 9.25% Preferred Stock, Series D (Series D
Preferred Stock). The aggregate principal amount of Series D Preferred Stock
outstanding on June 30, 1997 was $375 million. All of the outstanding shares of
the Series D Preferred Stock were redeemed at $50 per share ($25 per depositary
share).
On July 28, 1997 the Company redeemed all of the 1.2 million outstanding shares
(12 million depositary shares) of its 8.125% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
A (Series A Preferred Stock). The aggregate principal amount of Series A
Preferred Stock outstanding as of June 30, 1997 was $300 million. All of the
outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock were redeemed at $250 per
share ($25 per depositary share), plus accrued and unpaid dividends through July
28, 1997.
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Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP)
TAP also issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused
credit availability under a committed revolving credit agreement at least equal
to the amount of commercial paper outstanding.
TAP has a five-year revolving credit facility in the amount of $500 million with
a syndicate of banks that expires in December 2001. TAP may borrow under this
revolving credit facility at various interest rate options (LIBOR or base rate)
and compensates the banks for the facility through commitments fees. Under this
facility TAP is required to maintain a certain level of consolidated
stockholders' equity (as defined in the agreement). At June 30, 1997, this
requirement was exceeded by approximately $3.0 billion. At June 30, 1997, there
were no borrowings outstanding under this facility.
TAP's insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory restrictions that
limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be paid to their parent
without prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities. Dividend payments to
TAP from its insurance subsidiaries are limited to $647 million in 1997 without
prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department. TAP received $145
million of dividends from its insurance subsidiaries during the first six months
of 1997 and received an additional $100 million of dividends on July 1, 1997.
Commercial Credit Company (CCC)
CCC also issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused
credit availability under committed revolving credit agreements at least equal
to the amount of commercial paper outstanding. CCC has unused credit
availability of $4.250 billion under five-year revolving credit facilities,
(including the $850 million referred to above) and $1.0 billion under a 364-day
facility. CCC may borrow under its revolving credit facilities at various
interest rate options (LIBOR, CD or base rate) and compensates the banks for the
facilities through commitment fees.
CCC is limited by covenants in its revolving credit agreements as to the amount
of dividends and advances that may be made to its parent or its affiliated
companies. At June 30, 1997, CCC would have been able to remit $313 million to
its parent under its most restrictive covenants.
Salomon Smith Barney
Salomon Smith Barney's total assets were $292 billion at June 30, 1997, up from
$246 billion at December 31, 1996. Due to the nature of trading activities,
including matched book activities, it is not uncommon for asset levels to
fluctuate from period to period. Salomon Smith Barney's balance sheet is highly
liquid, with the vast majority of its assets consisting of marketable securities
and collateralized short-term financing agreements arising from securities
transactions. The highly liquid nature of these assets provides Salomon Smith
Barney with flexibility in financing and managing its business. Salomon Smith
Barney monitors and evaluates the adequacy of its capital and borrowing base on
a daily basis in order to allow for flexibility in its funding, to maintain
liquidity, and to ensure that its capital base supports the regulatory capital
requirements of its subsidiaries.
Salomon Smith Barney and Phibro Inc. have committed uncollateralized revolving
lines of credit totaling $2.0 billion and $.5 billion, respectively, and may
borrow under their revolving credit facilities at various interest rate options
(LIBOR, CD or base rate) and compensate the banks for the facilities through
commitment fees. In addition, Salomon Brothers Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Salomon Smith Barney, has a $2.1 billion committed secured standby bank credit
facility for financing securities positions which enables it to borrow on a
secured basis using a variety of financial instruments as collateral and Salomon
Brothers International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Salomon Smith
Barney, has a committed securities repurchase facility in the amount of $1
billion. At June 30, 1997 there were no outstanding borrowings under these
facilities. Salomon Smith Barney also has substantial borrowing arrangements
consisting of facilities that it has been advised are available, but where no
contractual lending obligation exists. These arrangements are reviewed on an
ongoing basis to ensure flexibility in meeting short-term requirements.
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Unsecured term debt is a significant component of Salomon Smith Barney's
long-term capital. Term debt totaled $18.8 billion at June 30, 1997, compared
with $15.7 billion at December 31, 1996.
Salomon Smith Barney's borrowing relationships are with a broad range of banks,
financial institutions and other firms from which it draws funds. The volume of
borrowings generally fluctuates in response to changes in the level of
securities inventories, customer balances, the amount of reverse repurchase
transactions outstanding (i.e., purchases of securities under agreements to
resell the same security) and securities borrowed transactions. As these
activities increase, borrowings generally increase to fund the additional
activities. Availability of financing can vary depending upon market conditions,
credit ratings, and the overall availability of credit to the securities
industry. Salomon Smith Barney seeks to expand and diversify its funding mix as
well as its creditor sources. Concentration levels for these sources,
particularly for short-term lenders, are closely monitored both in terms of
single investor limits and daily maturities.
Salomon Smith Barney monitors liquidity by tracking asset levels, collateral and
funding availability to maintain flexibility to meet its financial commitments.
As a policy, Salomon Smith Barney attempts to maintain sufficient capital and
funding sources in order to have the capacity to finance itself on a fully
collateralized basis in the event that its access to unsecured financing is
impaired. It's liquidity management process includes a contingency funding plan
designed to ensure adequate liquidity even if access to unsecured funding
sources is severely restricted or unavailable. This plan is reviewed
periodically to keep the funding options current and in line with market
conditions. The management of this plan includes an analysis which is utilized
to determine the ability to withstand varying levels of stress, which could
impact its liquidation horizons and required margins. In addition, Salomon Smith
Barney monitors its leverage and capital ratios on a daily basis. The net assets
(total assets less securities purchased under agreements to resell) to equity
ratio at June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 was 24.2x and 20.7x, respectively.
The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC)
At June 30, 1997, TIC had $23.3 billion of life and annuity product deposit
funds and reserves. Of that total, $12.4 billion is not subject to discretionary
withdrawal based on contract terms. The remaining $10.9 billion is for life and
annuity products that are subject to discretionary withdrawal by the
contractholder. Included in the amount that is subject to discretionary
withdrawal is $1.7 billion of liabilities that are surrenderable with market
value adjustments. Also included are an additional $5.3 billion of the life
insurance and individual annuity liabilities, which are subject to discretionary
withdrawal and have an average surrender charge of 4.8%. In the payout phase,
these funds are credited at significantly reduced interest rates. The remaining
$3.9 billion of liabilities is surrenderable without charge. More than 17% of
these relate to individual life products. These risks would have to be
underwritten again if transferred to another carrier, which is considered a
significant deterrent against withdrawal by long-term policyholders. Insurance
liabilities that are surrendered or withdrawn are reduced by outstanding policy
loans and related accrued interest prior to payout.
TIC issues commercial paper to investors and maintains unused committed
revolving credit facilities at least equal to the amount of commercial paper
outstanding. TIC may borrow under this revolving credit facility at various rate
options (LIBOR, CD or base rate) and compensates the banks for the facility
through commitment fees. Currently, TIC has unused credit availability of $50
million under the five-year revolving credit facility referred to above.
TIC is subject to various regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum amount
of dividends available to its parent without prior approval of the Connecticut
Insurance Department. A maximum of $507 million of statutory surplus is
available in 1997 for such dividends without Department approval, of which $200
million has been paid during the first six months of 1997.
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Exhibit 99.04
Travelers Group Inc.
Index to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited) For the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997
Supplemental Financial Statements (unaudited): Page No.
--------
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited) - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,
1997 and 1996 2
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position - September 30, 1997 (Unaudited) and December
31, 1996 3
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - Nine Months Ended
September 30, 1997 4
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited) - Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and
1996 5
Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements - (Unaudited) 6
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 11
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Insurance premiums $ 2,226 $ 2,197 $ 6,670 $ 5,513
Commissions and fees 1,389 1,058 3,767 3,438
Interest and dividends 4,274 3,366 11,819 9,831
Finance related interest and other charges 372 292 999 863
Principal transactions 790 564 2,261 2,364
Asset management and administration fees 448 353 1,236 1,021
Other income 462 266 1,093 823
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Total revenues 9,961 8,096 27,845 23,853
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims 1,898 1,947 5,709 5,537
Non-insurance compensation and benefits 1,703 1,343 4,762 4,368
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and operating 820 799 2,424 2,166
Interest 3,080 2,228 8,250 6,603
Provision for consumer finance credit losses 63 60 208 188
Other operating 715 608 2,014 1,851
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Total expenses 8,279 6,985 23,367 20,713
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Gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries and affiliates -- 48 -- 445
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before income taxes and minority interest 1,682 1,159 4,478 3,585
Provision for income taxes 598 414 1,598 1,180
Minority interest, net of income taxes 55 44 153 --
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Income from continuing operations 1,029 701 2,727 2,405
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:
Income (loss) from operations -- (28) -- (69)
Gain on disposition -- 31 -- 31
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $ 1,029 $ 704 $ 2,727 $ 2,367
=============================================================================================
Net income per share of common stock
and common stock equivalents
Continuing operations $ 0.86 $ 0.58 $ 2.27 $ 2.01
Discontinued operations -- -- -- (0.04)
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Net income $ 0.86 $ 0.58 $ 2.27 $ 1.97
=============================================================================================
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
and common stock equivalents 1,153.1 1,137.2 1,153.7 1,135.2
=============================================================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(In millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Assets (Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents
(including $1,718 and $1,446 segregated under federal and other regulations or deposited
with clearing organizations) $ 3,294 $ 3,260
Investments and real estate held for sale:
Fixed maturities, primarily available for sale at market value (amortized cost -
$46,376 and $43,277) 47,874 43,998
Equity securities, at market (cost - $1,492 and $1,113) 1,609 1,157
Mortgage loans 3,662 3,812
Real estate held for sale 491 459
Policy loans 1,875 1,910
Short-term and other 4,159 5,173
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Total investments and real estate held for sale 59,670 56,509
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Securities borrowed or purchased under agreements to resell 122,216 97,985
Brokerage receivables 14,399 11,592
Trading securities and commodities owned, at market value 151,741 126,568
Net consumer finance receivables 10,401 7,885
Reinsurance recoverables 9,838 10,234
Value of insurance in force and deferred policy acquisition costs 2,752 2,563
Cost of acquired businesses in excess of net assets 3,487 3,060
Separate and variable accounts 10,997 9,023
Other receivables 5,145 4,869
Other assets 10,724 12,400
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Total assets $ 404,664 $ 345,948
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Liabilities
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings $ 11,161 $ 10,020
Short-term borrowings 3,284 1,557
Long-term debt 29,006 24,696
Securities loaned or sold under agreements to repurchase 149,107 103,572
Brokerage payables 13,291 10,019
Trading securities and commodities sold not yet purchased, at market value 87,398 92,032
Contractholder funds 14,590 13,621
Insurance policy and claims reserves 44,004 43,944
Separate and variable accounts 10,987 8,949
Accounts payable and other liabilities 18,760 16,802
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Total liabilities 381,588 325,212
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ESOP Preferred stock -- Series C (net of note guarantee of $17 and $35) 137 129
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Redeemable preferred stock -- Series I 420 420
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TRV-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trusts
holding solely junior subordinated debt securities of TRV 1,000 1,000
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TAP-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary trusts
holding solely junior subordinated debt securities of TAP 900 900
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Salomon Smith Barney-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary
trust holding solely junior subordinated debt securities of Salomon Smith Barney 345 345
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Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, at aggregate liquidation value 1,250 1,125
Common stock ($.01 par value; authorized shares: 1.5 billion;
issued shares: 1997 - 1,385,530,017 shares and 1996 - 1,384,707,342 shares) 14 14
Additional paid-in capital 8,342 7,806
Retained earnings 15,218 12,934
Treasury stock, at cost (1997 - 243,575,170 shares and 1996 - 243,500,547 shares) (5,042) (4,123)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities 930 469
Other, principally unearned compensation (438) (283)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total stockholders' equity 20,274 17,942
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 404,664 $ 345,948
==============================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nine months ended September 30, 1997 Amount Shares
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Preferred stock, at aggregate liquidation value (in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year $ 1,125 9,600
Redemption of preferred stock (675) (8,700)
Issuance of preferred stock 800 3,200
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period $ 1,250 4,100
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Common stock and additional paid-in capital
Balance, beginning of year $ 7,820 1,384,707
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee benefit plans 543
Exercise of common stock warrants 10 806
Conversion of notes -- 17
Cost of issuance of preferred stock (17)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period 8,356 1,385,530
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Retained earnings
Balance, beginning of year 12,934
Net income 2,727
Common dividends (339)
Preferred dividends (104)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period 15,218
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Treasury stock, at cost
Balance, beginning of year (4,123) (243,500)
Issuance of shares pursuant to employee benefit plans, net of shares
tendered for payment of option exercise price and withholding taxes (54) 23,129
Treasury stock acquired (865) (23,204)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period (5,042) (243,575)
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Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities
Balance, beginning of year 469
Net change in unrealized gains and losses on investment securities, net of tax 461
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period 930
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other, principally unearned compensation
Balance, beginning of year (283)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of amortization (147)
Net translation adjustments, net of tax (6)
Other (2)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, end of period (438)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total common stockholders' equity and common shares outstanding $ 19,024 1,141,955
=======================================================================================================
Total stockholders' equity $ 20,274
==========================================================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions of dollars)
Nine Months ended September 30, 1997 1996
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (1,359) $ 4,086
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from investing activities
Consumer loans originated or purchased (3,552) (2,453)
Consumer loans repaid or sold 2,233 1,898
Purchases of fixed maturities and equity securities (19,516) (23,764)
Proceeds from sales of investments and real estate:
Fixed maturities available for sale and equity securities 14,330 19,785
Mortgage loans 312 201
Real estate and real estate joint ventures 387 180
Proceeds from maturities of investments:
Fixed maturities 2,572 2,483
Mortgage loans 507 570
Other investments, primarily short-term, net (553) (117)
Assets securing collaterialized mortgage obligations 131 456
Business acquisition (1,618) (4,160)
Business divestments 365 82
Other, net (498) (144)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (4,900) (4,983)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid (443) (395)
Subsidiary's sale of Class A common stock -- 1,453
Issuance of preferred stock 783 250
Redemption of preferred stock (675) (112)
Issuance of redeemable preferred stock of subsidiaries -- 1,245
Treasury stock acquired (865) (481)
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes (280) (146)
Issuance of long-term debt 8,149 4,504
Payments and redemptions of long-term debt (3,577) (3,176)
Net change in short-term borrowings (including investment
banking and brokerage borrowings) 2,862 (1,194)
Collateralized mortgage obligations (129) (380)
Contractholder fund deposits 2,450 1,329
Contractholder fund withdrawals (1,991) (2,194)
Other, net 9 (42)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 6,293 661
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in cash and cash equivalents 34 (236)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,260 3,491
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,294 $ 3,255
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid $ 1,093 $ 1,302
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Supplemental disclosure of business acquisitions:
Assets and liabilities of business acquired:
Invested assets $ -- $ 13,969
Net consumer finance receivables 1,156 --
Reinsurance recoverables and other assets 482 10,386
Insurance policy and claim reserves -- (18,302)
Other liabilities (20) (1,893)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash payment related to business acquisition $ 1,618 $ 4,160
===============================================================================
Interest expense recorded for financial statement purposes did not differ
materially from the amount of interest paid.
See Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Travelers Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. Merger with Salomon Inc.
See Note 1 of Notes to Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statements as
of December 31, 1996 and for the three years then ended included herewith
as Exhibit 99.01.
As a result of the Merger, the Company expects to record an after-tax
restructuring charge of between $400 million and $500 million primarily
for severance and costs related to excess or unused office space and other
facilities.
2. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying supplemental condensed consolidated financial statements
as of September 30, 1997 and for the three-month and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 are unaudited and include the accounts
of Travelers Group Inc. (TRV) and its subsidiaries, including Salomon Inc.
(collectively, the Company). In the opinion of management all adjustments,
consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair
presentation have been reflected. The supplemental condensed consolidated
financial statements, including the notes thereto, should be read in
conjunction with the audited supplemental consolidated financial
statements of Travelers Group Inc. for the fiscal years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994, included herewith as Exhibit 99.01.
Certain financial information that is normally included in annual
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, but is not required for interim reporting purposes,
has been condensed or omitted.
The Board of Directors on October 22, 1997 declared a three-for-two split
in TRV's common stock, in the form of a 50% stock dividend, which was paid
on November 19, 1997 to stockholders of record on November 3, 1997. All
amounts presented herein have been restated to reflect the stock split.
3. Aetna P&C Acquisition - Pro Forma Results of Operations
On April 2, 1996, Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP), an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of the Company, purchased from Aetna Services,
Inc. all of the outstanding capital stock of Travelers Casualty and Surety
Company (formerly The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company) and The Standard
Fire Insurance Company (collectively, Aetna P&C) for approximately $4.2
billion in cash. This acquisition was financed in part by the issuance by
TAP of common stock resulting in a minority interest in TAP of
approximately 18%. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting and, accordingly, the condensed consolidated
financial statements include the results of Aetna P&C's operations only
from the date of acquisition.
On June 23, 1997, TAP repurchased an aggregate of approximately 6.6
million shares of Class A Common Stock held by four private investors for
approximately $240.8 million. This repurchase increased TRV's ownership of
TAP to approximately 83.4%.
The following unaudited pro forma information presents the results of
operations of the Company and Aetna P&C for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, with pro forma adjustments as if the acquisition and
transactions related to the funding of the acquisition had been
consummated as of the beginning of the period presented. This pro forma
information is not indicative of what would have occurred had the
acquisition and related transactions occurred on the date indicated, or of
future results of the Company.
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Nine Months Ended
September 30, 1996*
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(in millions, except per share data)
Revenues $25,453
=======
Income from continuing operations $ 2,167
=======
Net income $ 2,129
=======
Net income per common share:
Continuing operations $ 1.80
=======
Net income $ 1.76
=======
* Historical results of Aetna P&C for the first quarter of 1996 include $307
million ($200 million after tax) of realized investment gains.
In the second quarter of 1996 TAP recorded charges related to the
acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C. These charges resulted primarily
from anticipated costs of the acquisition and the application of Travelers
strategies, policies and practices to Aetna P&C reserves and include: $221
million after tax and minority interest ($414 million before tax and
minority interest) in reserve increases, net of reinsurance, related
primarily to cumulative injury claims other than asbestos (CIOTA); a $45
million after tax and minority interest ($84 million before tax and
minority interest) provision for an additional asbestos liability related
to an existing settlement agreement with a policyholder of Aetna P&C; a
$14 million after tax and minority interest ($27 million before tax and
minority interest) charge related to premium collection issues; a $22
million after tax and minority interest ($41 million before tax and
minority interest) provision for uncollectibility of reinsurance
recoverables; and a $19 million after tax and minority interest ($35
million before tax and minority interest) provision for lease and
severance costs of The Travelers Indemnity Company related to the
restructuring plan for the acquisition. In addition, in the second quarter
of 1996 the Company recognized a gain of $363 million (before and after
tax) from the issuance of shares of Class A Common Stock by TAP and such
gain is not reflected in the pro forma financial information above.
4. Debt
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings consisted of the following:
(millions) September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
---------- ------------------ -----------------
Commercial paper $ 5,409 $ 4,133
Bank loans and other borrowings 5,752 5,887
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$11,161 $10,020
======= =======
Investment banking and brokerage borrowings are short term in nature and
include commercial paper and bank loans and other borrowings used to
finance Salomon Smith Barney's operations, including the securities
settlement process. Outstanding bank borrowings include both U.S. dollar
and non-U.S. dollar denominated loans. The non-U.S. dollar loans are
denominated in multiple currencies including Japanese yen, German mark and
U.K. sterling. All commercial paper outstanding at September 30, 1997 and
December 31 1996 was U.S. dollar denominated.
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Short-term borrowings consisted of commercial paper outstanding as
follows:
(millions) September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
---------- ------------------ -----------------
Commercial Credit Company $3,157 $1,482
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. 127 25
The Travelers Insurance Company -- 50
====== ======
$3,284 $1,557
====== ======
Long-term debt, including its current portion, consisted of the following:
(millions) September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
---------- ------------------ -----------------
Travelers Group Inc. $ 1,696 $ 1,903
Commercial Credit Company 6,300 5,750
Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. 19,717 15,738
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. 1,249 1,249
The Travelers Insurance Group Inc. 44 56
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$29,006 $24,696
======= =======
TRV, Commercial Credit Company (CCC), TAP and The Travelers Insurance
Company (TIC) issue commercial paper directly to investors. Each maintains
unused credit availability under its respective bank lines of credit at
least equal to the amount of its outstanding commercial paper. Each may
borrow under its revolving credit facilities at various interest rate
options (LIBOR, CD, base rate or money market) and compensates the banks
for the facilities through commitment fees.
TRV, CCC and TIC have a five-year revolving credit facility with a
syndicate of banks to provide $1.0 billion of revolving credit, to be
allocated to any of TRV, CCC or TIC. The participation of TIC in this
agreement is limited to $250 million. This facility expires in June 2001.
Currently, $500 million is allocated to TRV, $450 million to CCC and $50
million to TIC. Under this facility TRV is required to maintain a certain
level of consolidated stockholders' equity (as defined in the agreement).
At September 30, 1997, this requirement was exceeded by approximately $5.3
billion. At September 30, 1997, there were no borrowings outstanding under
this facility.
CCC also has committed and available revolving credit facilities on a
stand-alone basis of $4.4 billion, of which $3.4 billion expires in 2002
and $1.0 billion expires in 1998.
CCC is limited by covenants in its revolving credit agreements as to the
amount of dividends and advances that may be made to its parent or its
affiliated companies. At September 30, 1997, CCC would have been able to
remit $562 million to its parent under its most restrictive covenants.
Smith Barney has a $1.250 billion revolving credit agreement with a bank
syndicate that extends through May 2000, and has a $750 million, 364-day
revolving credit agreement that extends through May 1998. Smith Barney may
borrow under its revolving credit facilities at various interest rate
options (LIBOR, CD or base rate) and compensates the banks for the
facilities through commitment fees. At September 30, 1997, there were no
borrowings outstanding under either facility.
Salomon Brothers Inc (SBI), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Salomon
Smith Barney, has a $2.1 billion committed secured standby bank credit
facility for financing securities positions. The facility contains certain
restrictive covenants that require, among other things, that SBI maintain
minimum levels of excess net capital and net worth, as defined. SBI's
excess net capital exceeded the minimum required under the facility by
$587 million and SBI's net worth exceeded the minimum amount required by
$496 million at December 31, 1996. In 1996, Salomon Brothers International
Limited (SBIL), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Salomon Smith
Barney,
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entered into a $1.0 billion committed securities repurchase facility. The
facility is subject to restrictive covenants including a requirement that
SBIL maintain minimum levels of tangible net worth and excess financial
resources, as defined. At December 31, 1996, SBIL was in compliance with
all covenants related to this facility. In 1996, Phibro entered into a
$500 million unsecured committed revolving line of credit. This facility
requires Phibro to maintain minimum levels of capital and net working
capital as defined. Phibro exceeded these minimums at December 31, 1996.
At September 30, 1997, there were no outstanding borrowings under any of
these facilities.
TAP has a five-year revolving credit facility in the amount of $500
million with a syndicate of banks that expires in December 2001. Under
this facility TAP is required to maintain a certain level of consolidated
stockholders' equity (as defined in the agreement). At September 30, 1997,
this requirement was exceeded by approximately $3.1 billion. At September
30, 1997, there were no borrowings outstanding under this facility.
TAP's insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory
restrictions that limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be
paid to their parent without prior approval of insurance regulatory
authorities. Dividend payments to TAP from its insurance subsidiaries are
limited to $647 million in 1997 without prior approval of the Connecticut
Insurance Department. TAP received $245 million of dividends from its
insurance subsidiaries during the first nine months of 1997.
TIC is subject to various regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum
amount of dividends available to its parent without prior approval of the
Connecticut Insurance Department. A maximum of $507 million of statutory
surplus is available in 1997 for such dividends without Department
approval, of which $300 million has been paid during the first nine months
of 1997.
5. Stockholders' Equity
In June 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 8.0 million depositary
shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 6.365% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series F (Series F Preferred Stock), at an offering price
of $50 per depositary share for an aggregate principal amount of $400
million. The Series F Preferred Stock has cumulative dividends payable
quarterly commencing September 1, 1997 and a liquidation preference
equivalent to $50 per depositary share plus accrued and accumulated unpaid
dividends. On or after June 16, 2007, the Company may redeem the Series F
Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price of
$50 per depositary share plus dividends accrued and unpaid to the
redemption date.
In July 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 4.0 million depositary
shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 6.213% Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series G (Series G Preferred Stock), at an offering price
of $50 per depositary share for an aggregate principal amount of $200
million. The Series G Preferred Stock has cumulative dividends payable
quarterly commencing September 1, 1997 and a liquidation preference
equivalent to $50 per depositary share plus accrued and accumulated unpaid
dividends. On or after July 11, 2007, the Company may redeem the Series G
Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price of
$50 per depositary share plus dividends accrued and unpaid to the
redemption date.
In September 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 4.0 million
depositary shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 6.231%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H (Series H Preferred Stock), at an
offering price of $50 per depositary share for an aggregate principal
amount of $200 million. The Series H Preferred Stock has cumulative
dividends payable quarterly commencing November 1, 1997 and a liquidation
preference equivalent to $50 per depositary share plus accrued and
accumulated unpaid dividends. On or after September 8, 2007, the Company
may redeem the Series H Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time
at a redemption price of $50 per depositary share plus dividends accrued
and unpaid to the redemption date.
In October 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 4.0 million
depositary shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 5.864%
Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series M (Series M Preferred Stock), at an
offering price of $50 per depositary share for an aggregate principal
amount of $200 million. The Series M Preferred
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Stock has cumulative dividends payable quarterly commencing November 1,
1997 and a liquidation preference equivalent to $50 per depositary share
plus accrued and accumulated unpaid dividends. On or after October 8,
2007, the Company may redeem the Series M Preferred Stock, in whole or in
part, at any time at a redemption price of $50 per depositary share plus
dividends accrued and unpaid to the redemption date.
On October 17, 1997, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. converted 140,000 shares
($140 million) of Series I cumulative convertible preferred stock into 6.2
million shares of common stock.
On July 1, 1997 the Company redeemed all of the 7.5 million outstanding
shares (15 million depositary shares) of its 9.25% Preferred Stock, Series
D (Series D Preferred Stock) at $50 per share ($25 per depositary share).
The aggregate amount of Series D Preferred Stock outstanding on the
redemption date was $375 million.
On July 28, 1997 the Company redeemed all of the 1.2 million outstanding
shares (12 million depositary shares) of its 8.125% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series A (Series A Preferred Stock) at $250 per share ($25 per
depositary share) plus accrued and unpaid dividends to the redemption
date. The aggregate amount of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding on the
redemption date was $300 million.
6. Trading Derivatives
The following table discloses the notional amounts of derivative financial
instruments held by Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. for trading
purposes as of September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Current Market or Current Market or
Fair Value Fair Value
Notional --------------------- Notional -------------------
(billions) Amounts Assets Liabilities Amounts Assets Liabilities
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Exchange-issued products:
Futures contracts (a) $ 653.3 $ -- $ -- $ 530.9 $ -- $ --
Other exchange-issued products:
Equity contracts 17.1 .2 .6 13.1 .1 .2
Fixed income contracts 86.8 -- -- 61.2 -- --
Physical commodities-related contracts 4.1 -- -- 5.0 -- --
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Total exchange-issued products 761.3 .2 .6 610.2 .1 .2
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Over-the-counter swaps, swap options, caps and floors:
Swaps 1,212.7 842.3
Swaps options written 24.8 10.8
Swap options purchased 38.4 24.1
Caps and floors 144.3 117.1
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Total OTC swaps, swap options, caps and floors 1,420.2 4.7 6.1 994.3 4.2 6.6
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OTC foreign exchange contracts and options:
Forward currency contracts 125.9 .8 1.0 94.3 .7 .6
Options written 41.1 -- .5 37.1 -- .3
Options purchased 43.6 .5 -- 38.7 .5 --
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Total OTC foreign exchange contracts and options 210.6 1.3 1.5 170.1 1.2 .9
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Other options and contractual commitments:
Options and warrants on equities and equity indices 61.7 2.2 2.7 45.8 1.1 1.8
Options and forward contracts on fixed-income securities 332.6 .4 .2 202.8 .3 .2
Physical commodities contracts 16.0 .3 .2 22.6 .3 .3
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Total $ 2,802.4 $ 9.1 $ 11.3 $ 2,045.8 $ 7.2 $ 10.0
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(a) Margin on futures contracts is included in brokerage receivables/payables
on the Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial
Condition.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION and ANALYSIS of FINANCIAL CONDITION
and RESULTS of OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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(In millions, except per share amounts) 1997 1996 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 9,961 $ 8,096 $ 27,845 $ 23,853
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Income from continuing operations $ 1,029 $ 701 $ 2,727 $ 2,405
Income (loss) from discontinued operations -- 3 -- (38)
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Net income $ 1,029 $ 704 $ 2,727 $ 2,367
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Earnings per share*:
Continuing operations $ 0.86 $ 0.58 $ 2.27 $ 2.01
Discontinued operations -- -- -- (0.04)
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Net income $ 0.86 $ 0.58 $ 2.27 $ 1.97
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Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding
and common stock equivalents* 1,153.1 1,137.2 1,153.7 1,135.2
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* On October 22, 1997 the Board of Directors declared a three-for-two stock
split in the form of a 50% stock dividend paid on November 19, 1997 to
stockholders of record on November 3, 1997. All amounts presented herein
have been restated to reflect the stock split.
Merger with Salomon Inc
On November, 28, 1997, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers
Group. Inc. merged with and into Salomon Inc (Salomon) (the Merger). Under the
terms of the Merger, approximately 188 million shares of Travelers Group Inc.
common stock were issued in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of
Salomon common stock, based on an exchange ratio of 1.695 shares of Travelers
common stock for each share of Salomon common stock, for a total of
approximately $9 billion. Each of Salomon's series of preferred stock was
exchanged for a corresponding series of Travelers preferred stock having
substantially identical terms, except that the Travelers preferred stock issued
in conjunction with the Merger has certain voting rights. Thereafter, Smith
Barney Holdings Inc. (Smith Barney), a wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers
Group, was merged with and into Salomon to form Salomon Smith Barney Holdings
Inc. (Salomon Smith Barney) which now comprises the investment banking,
proprietary trading, retail brokerage and asset management operations of
Travelers Group Inc. The merger is a tax-free exchange and has been accounted
for on a "pooling of interests" basis. As a result of the merger the Company
expects to record a restructuring charge of between $400 million and $500
million (after-tax) primarily for severance and costs related to excess or
unused office space and other facilities.
Acquisition - Aetna P&C
On April 2, 1996, Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP), an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of Travelers Group Inc. (TRV), completed the
acquisition of the domestic property and casualty insurance subsidiaries of
Aetna Services, Inc. (Aetna P&C) for approximately $4.2 billion in cash. This
acquisition was financed in part by the issuance by TAP of common stock
resulting in a minority interest in TAP of approximately 18%. The acquisition
was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the
condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of Aetna P&C's
operations only from the date of acquisition. TAP also owns The Travelers
Indemnity Company (Travelers Indemnity). Travelers Indemnity along with Aetna
P&C are the primary vehicles through which the Company engages in the property
and casualty insurance business.
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On June 23, 1997, TAP repurchased an aggregate of approximately 6.6 million
shares of Class A Common Stock held by four private investors for approximately
$240.8 million. This repurchase increased TRV's ownership of TAP to
approximately 83.4%.
Results of Operations
Consolidated income from continuing operations for the quarter ended September
30, 1997 was $1.029 billion, and includes reported investment portfolio gains of
$82 million after tax and minority interest. This compares with income from
continuing operations of $701 million in the 1996 period, which included
portfolio losses of $15 million after tax and minority interest.
Excluding reported investment portfolio gains/losses, net income for the third
quarter of 1997 was 32% above the comparable period in 1996, primarily
reflecting improved performance at Salomon Smith Barney and increased earnings
from the insurance operations.
Income from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1997
was $2.727 billion, compared to $2.367 billion in the 1996 period. Included in
the 1997 nine-month period are portfolio gains of $97 million after tax and
minority interest, compared to $33 million after tax and minority interest of
portfolio losses in the 1996 nine-month period. Also included in the 1996
nine-month period are gains of $389 million after tax and minority interest from
sales of stock of subsidiaries and affiliates and charges related to the
acquisition of Aetna P&C in April 1996, amounting to $321 million after tax and
minority interest. Excluding these items, net income for the first nine months
of 1997 was 13% above the comparable period in 1996.
Discontinued operations for the third quarter and nine months of 1996 include a
gain of $31 million resulting from the contingency payment received in 1996 from
the 1995 sale of The MetraHealth Companies, Inc. (MetraHealth). Also included in
discontinued operations were losses of $28 million after tax and $69 million
after tax for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively,
related to Basis Petroleum, Inc. (Basis). Basis was sold in May of 1997.
The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 is
below the statutory rate of 35% due primarily to the nontaxability of the $363
million gain recognized from the sale of shares of Class A Common Stock by TAP.
The following discussion presents in more detail each segment's performance.
Segment Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996
Investment Services
Three Months Ended September 30,
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1997 1996
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(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Salomon Smith Barney (1) $5,874 $509 $4,363 $349
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(1) Excludes results of Basis Petroleum which are classified as discontinued
operations.
Salomon Smith Barney
Salomon Smith Barney reported net income from continuing operations of $509
million for the three months ended September 30, 1997, an increase of 46% from
the $349 million reported for the three months ended September 30, 1996.
Revenues, net of interest expense, increased 29% to $3.033 billion in the 1997
quarter compared to $2.333 billion in the 1996 quarter.
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Salomon Smith Barney Revenues
Three Months Ended September 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Commissions $ 783 $ 574
Asset management and administration fees 448 353
Investment banking 597 476
Principal transactions 790 564
Interest income, net* 366 340
Other income 49 26
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Net revenues* $3,033 $2,333
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* Net of interest expense of $2.841 billion and $2.030 billion in 1997 and
1996, respectively. Revenues included in the condensed consolidated
statement of income are before deductions for interest expense.
Commission revenues increased 36% to $783 million in the 1997 quarter up from
the $574 million reported in the 1996 quarter, reflecting strong increases in
listed and over-the-counter securities, as well as mutual fund commissions.
Investment banking revenues increased 25% to $597 million in the 1997 quarter
compared to $476 million in the 1996 quarter as a result of higher underwriting
and advisory fees.
Principal transaction revenues increased 40% to $790 million in the 1997 quarter
compared to $564 million in the 1996 quarter. This increase is the result of
strong results from fixed income proprietary and customer trading revenues as
well as increased results from equity proprietary trading. Equity revenues in
the 1997 quarter included a loss on a risk arbitrage position in British
Telecommunications PLC and MCI Communications Corporation which has largely been
liquidated, and which was partially offset by a gain on the sale of Valero
Energy common stock received earlier this year in connection with the sale of
Basis Petroleum, Inc.
Asset management and administration fees increased 27% to $448 million in the
1997 quarter compared to $353 million in the 1996 quarter. This reflects broad
growth in all recurring fee-based products. At September 30, 1997, internally
managed assets were $155.7 billion and total fee-based assets under management
were $214.1 billion compared to $122.1 billion and $163.4 billion, respectively,
at September 30, 1996.
Net interest and dividends increased 8% to $366 million for the 1997 quarter
from $340 million in the 1996 quarter, primarily due to increased margin lending
to clients and higher levels of interest-earning net assets.
Compensation and benefits expense, as a percentage of net revenues, for the 1997
quarter declined to 54% from 55% in the 1996 quarter and non-compensation
expense as a percentage of net revenues was 19% in the 1997 quarter compared to
22% in the 1996 quarter. The Company continues to maintain its focus on
controlling fixed expenses.
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Assets Under Management
At September 30,
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(billions) 1997 1996
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Salomon Smith Barney $155.7 $122.1
Travelers Life and Annuity (1) 22.9 21.4
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Total Assets Under Management $178.6 $143.5
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(1) Part of the Life Insurance Services segment.
Consumer Finance Services
Three Months Ended September 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Consumer Finance Services $448 $66 $351 $54
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Consumer finance earnings increased 21% to $66 million in the third quarter of
1997, from $54 million in the third quarter of 1996, reflecting strong
receivables growth in all major products, largely as a result of investments
made over the last year in marketing, training and systems enhancements. Net
receivables reached a record $10.7 billion versus $7.7 billion a year ago. This
increase reflects strong internal growth as well as the July 31, 1997
acquisition of Security Pacific Financial Services, which contributed
approximately $1.2 billion in receivables. The Security Pacific acquisition did
not have a material impact on earnings during the third quarter, but is expected
to be accretive beginning in the final quarter of 1997. Integration of the new
unit has proceeded rapidly, with the conversion to the Company's proprietary
systems and the closing of approximately 100 of Security Pacific's original 297
branch offices. As of September 30, 1997, the Company had 1,057 branches, making
it the third largest domestic branch network in the consumer finance industry.
Net receivables increased $1.6 billion, or 18%, during the third quarter of
1997, which included the addition of receivables from Security Pacific as well
as internal growth driven primarily by real estate loans generated through the
Company's branch network and through the sales efforts of Primerica Financial
Services (PFS) representatives.
The average yield, at 14.57%, was lower than the 1996 quarter's yield of 15.17%,
mainly because of a shift in the portfolio mix toward lower risk/lower margin
real estate loans. Sales of real estate-secured ($.M.A.R.T.SM) loans sold
exclusively through PFS continued at record levels during the quarter. Travelers
Bank credit card outstandings were $1.163 billion at September 30, 1997, up from
$832 million at September 30, 1996, as a result of strong credit card
originations.
Delinquencies in excess of 60 days were 2.17% at the end of the third quarter of
1997 compared to 2.14% at the end of the second quarter of 1997 and 2.31% a year
ago. The charge-off rate was 2.50% during the third quarter of 1997, lower than
the 2.82% rate during the second quarter of 1997 and the 2.91% rate during the
third quarter of 1996. Loan losses reflect a short-term benefit related to the
Security Pacific acquisition, largely from the transition of that portfolio to
the Company's charge-off policies. The acquisition also helped to increase the
reserves as a percentage of net receivables to 3.05% at September 30, 1997, up
from 2.91% in the second quarter of 1997 and 2.92% a year ago.
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As of, or for, the
Three Months Ended September 30,
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1997 1996
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Allowance for credit losses as a % of
net outstandings 3.05% 2.92%
Charge-off rate for the period 2.50% 2.91%
60 + days past due on a contractual
basis as a % of gross consumer
finance receivables at quarter end 2.17% 2.31%
Life Insurance Services
Three Months Ended September 30,
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1997 1996
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(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
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Travelers Life and Annuity (1) (2) $ 716 $ 150 $ 573 $ 78
Primerica Financial Services (3) 385 87 349 68
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Total Life Insurance Services $1,101 $ 237 $ 922 $ 146
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(1) Net income includes $43 million of reported investment portfolio gains in
1997 and $13 million of reported investment portfolio losses in 1996.
(2) Excludes results of MetraHealth which are classified as discontinued
operations.
(3) Net income in 1997 includes $2 million of reported investment portfolio
gains.
Travelers Life and Annuity
Travelers Life and Annuity consists of annuity, life and long-term care products
marketed by The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC) and its wholly owned
subsidiary The Travelers Life and Annuity Company (TLAC) under the Travelers
name. Among the range of products offered are fixed and variable deferred
annuities, payout annuities and term, universal and variable life and long-term
care insurance to individuals and small businesses. Travelers Life and Annuity
also provides group pension products, including guaranteed investment contracts,
and group annuities to employer-sponsored retirement and savings plans. These
products are primarily marketed through The Copeland Companies (Copeland), an
indirect wholly owned subsidiary of TIC, Smith Barney Financial Consultants and
a nationwide network of independent agents. The majority of the annuity business
and a substantial portion of the life business written by Travelers Life and
Annuity is accounted for as investment contracts, with the result that the
premium deposits collected are not included in revenues.
Earnings before reported investment portfolio gains/losses increased 17% to $107
million in the third quarter of 1997 from $91 million in the comparable 1996
period. Higher earnings were largely driven by strong investment income as well
as growth in annuity account balances and long term care insurance. The positive
earnings momentum attributable to strong sales of recently introduced products
- -- including less capital-intensive variable life insurance and annuities --
continues to be partially offset by the gradual decline in the amount of higher
margin business written several years ago.
Deferred annuity policyholder account balances and benefit reserves at September
30, 1997 were $15.6 billion compared to $12.6 billion at September 30, 1996. Net
written premiums and deposits were $574.3 million in the third quarter of 1997,
up 20% from $477.7 million in the third quarter of 1996. Significant sales
through Copeland, Smith Barney and a nationwide network of independent agents
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reflect the Company's ongoing effort to build market share by strengthening
relationships in key distribution channels.
Payout and group annuity net premiums and deposits (excluding those of
affiliates) totaled $350.5 million in the third quarter of 1997, up 14% from
$308.8 million in the third quarter of 1996, reflecting the strong sales of new
variable rate guaranteed investment contracts. Policyholder account balances and
reserves totaled $11.7 billion at September 30, 1997, slightly ahead of the
September 30, 1996 balances of $11.2 billion.
Direct written premiums and deposits (excluding single premium policies) for
individual life insurance were $71.6 million in the third quarter of 1997,
marginally ahead of the $70.8 million in the third quarter of 1996. Face amount
of individual life insurance issued during the third quarter of 1997 was $1.5
billion, compared to $1.7 billion in the third quarter of 1996, bringing total
life insurance in force to $50.9 billion at September 30, 1997.
Net written premiums for the growing long-term care insurance line were $43.7
million in the third quarter of 1997, compared to $34.4 million in the third
quarter of 1996.
Future sales across all lines of business are expected to benefit from A.M. Best
Company's recent upgrade of The Travelers Insurance Company's rating to A+
(Superior), which rating may be revised or withdrawn at anytime.
Primerica Financial Services
Earnings (before reported investment portfolio gains/losses) for the third
quarter of 1997 increased 25% to $85 million from $68 million in the third
quarter of 1996 reflecting healthy sales of mutual funds, variable annuities and
consumer loans, continued strength in life insurance in force as well as
favorable mortality experience and well disciplined expense management.
Face amount of new term life insurance sales was $13.1 billion in the third
quarter of 1997, compared to $12.6 billion in the third quarter of 1996. Life
insurance in force reached $368.1 billion at September 30, 1997, up from $357.2
billion at September 30, 1996, and continued to reflect good policy persistency
and stable sales levels.
Sales of mutual funds (at net asset value) were $635.9 million for the third
quarter of 1997, a 14% increase over third quarter 1996 sales of $557.3 million.
More than 33% of U.S. sales were from the Smith Barney products, predominantly
The Concert SeriesSM, which PFS first introduced to its market in March 1996.
Net receivables from $.M.A.R.T.SM and $.A.F.E.SM consumer loans continued to
advance, reaching $2.071 billion at the end of the third quarter of 1997, up 9%
from $1.901 billion at the end of the 1997 second quarter and up 48% from $1.404
billion at the end of the 1996 third quarter. Earnings and assets relating to
these consumer loans are included in the Consumer Finance segment. The TRAVELERS
SECURE(R) home and auto insurance products -- issued through TAP -- continue to
experience growth in applications and policies and the number of policies issued
during the third quarter of 1997 grew to 25,941, compared to 10,516 in the third
quarter of 1996. As of September 30, 1997, this product had been introduced in
37 states and was sold through nearly 8,000 agents licensed to sell the product.
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Property & Casualty Insurance Services
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended September 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Net Net
income income
Revenues (loss) Revenues (loss)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial Lines (1) (2) $1,651 $ 255 $1,669 $ 203
Personal Lines (1) (3) 853 101 781 72
Financing costs and other (1) 3 (29) 2 (28)
Minority interest -- (55) -- (44)
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Total Property & Casualty Insurance Services $2,507 $ 272 $2,452 $ 203
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(1) Before minority interest.
(2) Net income includes $31 million of reported investment portfolio gains in
1997.
(3) Net income includes $6 million and $1 million of reported investment
portfolio gains in 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Commercial Lines
Earnings before reported investment portfolio gains/losses increased 10% to $224
million in the third quarter of 1997 from $203 million in the third quarter of
1996, primarily reflecting strong net investment income, expense savings and
lower catastrophe losses. Catastrophe losses were insignificant in the third
quarter of 1997 compared to $16.2 million (after taxes and reinsurance) in the
third quarter of 1996.
Commercial Lines net written premiums for the third quarter of 1997 totaled
$1.176 billion, down $41 million from $1.217 billion in the third quarter of
1996, reflecting highly competitive conditions in the marketplace and the
Company's continuing selective underwriting.
Fee income for the third quarter of 1997 was $90.4 million compared to $100.6
million in the third quarter of 1996. This decrease was due to the depopulation
of involuntary pools as the loss experience of workers' compensation improved
and insureds moved to voluntary markets, and the Company's continued success in
lowering workers' compensation losses of service customers, partially offset by
National Accounts writing more service fee-based product versus premium-based
product.
A significant component of Commercial Lines is National Accounts, which works
with national brokers and regional agents providing insurance coverages and
services, primarily workers' compensation, mainly to large corporations.
National Accounts also includes the alternative market business which covers
primarily workers' compensation products and services to voluntary and
involuntary pools. National Accounts net written premiums of $151.1 million for
the third quarter of 1997 decreased $89.5 million from the third quarter of
1996. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the Company's level of
involuntary pool participation as well as National Accounts writing less
premium-based product versus service fee-based product and the competitive
marketplace. National Accounts new business was moderately higher and the
business retention ratio was significantly higher in the third quarter of 1997
when compared to the third quarter of 1996. Both the amount of new business and
the business retention ratio were unusually low in the third quarter of 1996.
Premiums from involuntary pools are not included in the amount of new business
or the business retention ratio.
Commercial Accounts serves mid-sized businesses through a network of independent
agents and brokers. Commercial Accounts net written premiums were $502.3 million
in the third quarter of 1997
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compared to $450.6 million in the third quarter of 1996. For the third quarter
of 1997, new premium business in Commercial Accounts was significantly higher
than in the third quarter of 1996, reflecting continued growth through programs
designed to leverage underwriting experience in specific industries. The
Commercial Accounts business retention ratio was also significantly higher in
the third quarter of 1997 than in the third quarter of 1996. Commercial Accounts
continues to focus on the retention of existing business while maintaining its
product pricing standards and its selective underwriting policy.
Select Accounts serves small businesses through a network of independent agents.
Select Accounts net written premiums were $353.9 million in the third quarter of
1997, compared to $345.3 million in the third quarter of 1996. New premium
business in Select Accounts was virtually the same in the third quarter of 1997
as in the third quarter of 1996. The Select Accounts business retention ratio
was moderately higher in the third quarter of 1997 than in the third quarter of
1996. Select Accounts continues to benefit from the broader industry and product
line expertise of the combined company, partially offset by the competitive
marketplace.
Specialty Accounts markets products to national, midsize and small customers and
distributes them through both wholesale brokers and retail agents and brokers
throughout the United States. Specialty Accounts net written premiums were
$169.1 million in the third quarter of 1997 compared to $180.0 million in the
third quarter of 1996. This decrease primarily reflects lower directors' and
officers' liability insurance writings due to the termination of an exclusive
arrangement with a managing general agent.
The statutory combined ratio (before policyholder dividends) for Commercial
Lines in the third quarter of 1997 was 109.2%, compared to 109.0% in the third
quarter of 1996. The GAAP combined ratio (before policyholder dividends) for
Commercial Lines in the third quarter of 1997 was 108.0%, compared to 108.5% in
the third quarter of 1996. The GAAP combined ratio for Commercial Lines differs
from the statutory combined ratio primarily due to the deferral and amortization
of certain expenses for GAAP reporting purposes only.
For purposes of computing GAAP combined ratios, fee income is now reflected as a
reduction of losses and loss adjustment expenses and other underwriting
expenses. Previously fee income was included with premiums for purposes of
computing GAAP combined ratios. The 1996 GAAP combined ratios have been restated
to conform to the current year's presentation.
Personal Lines
Earnings before reported investment portfolio gains/losses increased 35% to $95
million in the third quarter of 1997 from $71 million in the third quarter of
1996. Results for the third quarter of 1996 reflect the impact of catastrophe
losses, after taxes and reinsurance, of $19.5 million. The strong operating
earnings reflect no catastrophe losses in 1997 and the continued favorable prior
year reserve development in personal automobile lines.
Net written premiums in the third quarter of 1997 were $774.8 million, compared
to $667.7 million in the third quarter of 1996. This increase reflects growth in
target markets served by independent agents and growth in the affinity marketing
and TRAVELERS SECURE(R) programs, partially offset by reductions due to
catastrophe management strategies. Business retention continued to be strong.
The statutory combined ratio for Personal Lines in the third quarter of 1997 was
93.0%, compared to 102.5% in the third quarter of 1996. The GAAP combined ratio
for Personal Lines in the third quarter of 1997 was 93.2%, compared to 100.9% in
the third quarter of 1996. The decrease in the combined ratios in 1997 was due
to lower catastrophe losses and the favorable prior year reserve development in
personal automobile lines. The GAAP combined ratio for Personal Lines differs
from the statutory
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combined ratio primarily due to the deferral and amortization of certain
expenses for GAAP reporting purposes only.
Financing Costs and Other
The primary component of net income (loss) in the third quarter of 1997 was
interest expense of $27 million after tax, compared to $26 million after tax in
the third quarter of 1996, reflecting financing costs associated with the
acquisition of Aetna P&C.
Corporate and Other
Three Months Ended September 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Net income Net income
Revenues (expense) Revenues (expense)
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Total Corporate and Other $31 $(55) $8 $(51)
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(1) Net income (expense) includes $6 million of reported investment portfolio
gains in 1997 and $3 million of reported investment portfolio losses in
1996.
Net corporate expenses (before reported investment portfolio gains/losses)
increased in the third quarter of 1997 compared to the third quarter of 1996,
however, corporate expenses as a percentage of operating earnings were lower
than a year ago.
Discontinued Operations
For the quarter ended September 30, 1996, discontinued operations had net income
of $3 million, which includes a loss from operations of Basis of $28 million and
a gain of $31 million resulting from the contingency payment received in 1996
from the 1995 sale of Metrahealth.
Segment Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 and 1996
The overall operating trends for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and
1996 were substantially the same as those of the third quarter periods except as
noted below.
Investment Services
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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1997 1996
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(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Salomon Smith Barney (1) $16,061 $1,373 $14,106 $1,411
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(1) Excludes results of Basis Petroleum which are classified as discontinued
operations.
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Salomon Smith Barney Revenues
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Commissions $2,185 $1,939
Asset management and administration fees 1,236 1,021
Investment banking 1,556 1,483
Principal transactions 2,261 2,364
Interest income, net* 1,118 1,142
Other income 117 99
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Net revenues* $8,473 $8,048
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* Net of interest expense of $7.588 billion and $6.058 billion in 1997 and
1996, respectively. Revenues included in the condensed consolidated
statement of income are before deductions for interest expense.
For the nine months ended September 30, 1997 Salomon Smith Barney reported net
income from continuing operations of $1.373 billion, a decrease of 3% from the
$1.411 billion reported for the nine months ended September 30, 1996. Revenues,
net of interest expense, increased 5% to $8.473 billion in the 1997 period
compared to $8.048 billion in the 1996 period.
Commission revenues were $2.185 billion in the 1997 period compared to $1.939
billion in the 1996 period. Investment banking revenues increased to $1.556
billion in the 1997 period compared to $1.483 billion in the 1996 period as a
result of higher underwriting and advisory fees. Principal transactions revenues
declined to $2.261 billion in the 1997 period compared to $2.364 billion in the
1996 period. This year-to-year decrease was primarily due to lower revenues from
fixed income proprietary trading and physical commodities trading, partially
offset by improved results from equity proprietary trading. Asset management and
administration fees increased 21% to $1.236 billion in the 1997 period compared
to $1.021 billion in the 1996 period. Net interest and dividends declined to
$1.118 billion in the 1997 period compared to $1.142 billion in the 1996 period.
Compensation and benefits expense, as a percentage of net revenues, for the 1997
period was 54% compared to 52% in the 1996 period and non-compensation expense
as a percentage of net revenues was 20% in the 1997 period compared to 19% in
the 1996 period.
Consumer Finance Services
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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1997 1996
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(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
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Consumer Finance Services (1) $1,205 $167 $1,047 $171
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(1) Net income in 1996 includes a portion of the gain ($1 million) from the
disposition of RCM Capital Management, a California Limited Partnership
(RCM).
During the first nine months of 1997 the average yield, at 14.55%, was lower
than the 15.33% in the first nine months of 1996, mainly because of a shift in
the portfolio mix toward lower risk/lower margin real estate loans. The
charge-off rate at 2.74% for the first nine months of 1997 was lower than the
comparable 1996 period's rate of 2.90%.
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Life Insurance Services
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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1997 1996
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(millions) Revenues Net income Revenues Net income
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Travelers Life and Annuity (1) (2) $2,000 $370 $1,699 $241
Primerica Financial Services (3) 1,135 247 1,058 209
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Total Life Insurance Services $3,135 $617 $2,757 $450
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(1) Net income includes $57 million of reported investment portfolio gains in
1997 and $22 million of reported investment portfolio losses in 1996.
(2) Excludes results of MetraHealth which are classified as discontinued
operations.
(3) Net income includes $2 million and $6 million of reported investment
portfolio gains in 1997 and 1996, respectively, and in 1996 a portion of
the gain ($4 million) from the disposition of RCM.
Travelers Life and Annuity
Deferred annuity net written premiums and deposits were $1.776 billion in the
first nine months of 1997, up 20% from $1.475 billion in the first nine months
of 1996.
Payout and group annuity net premiums and deposits (excluding those of
affiliates) totaled $1.630 billion in the first nine months of 1997, up 63% from
$997.7 million in the first nine months of 1996.
Face amount of individual life insurance issued during the first nine months of
1997 was $4.5 billion, compared to $4.9 billion in the first nine months of
1996. Direct written premiums and deposits (excluding single premium policies)
for individual life insurance were $211.3 million in the first nine months of
1997, relatively even with the first nine months of 1996.
Net written premiums for the growing long-term care insurance line were $129.5
million in the first nine months of 1997, compared to $92.9 million in the first
nine months of 1996.
Primerica Financial Services
Face amount of new term life insurance sales was $39.2 billion in the first nine
months of 1997, compared to $38.9 billion in the first nine months of 1996.
Sales of mutual funds (at net asset value) were $2.027 billion for the first
nine months of 1997, a 15% increase over the comparable 1996 period sales of
$1.761 billion.
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Property & Casualty Insurance Services
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Net Net
income income
Revenues (loss) Revenues (loss)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Commercial Lines (1) (2) $4,887 $ 666 $3,919 $ 60
Personal Lines (1) (3) 2,473 303 1,904 145
Financing costs and other (1) 9 (93) 9 (58)
Minority interest -- (153) -- --
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Total Property & Casualty Insurance Services $7,369 $ 723 $5,832 $ 147
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(1) Before minority interest.
(2) Net income in 1997 includes $39 million of reported investment portfolio
gains. Net income in 1996 includes $11 million of reported investment
portfolio losses and $383 million of charges related to the acquisition
and integration of Aetna P&C.
(3) Net income includes $1 million and $4 million of reported investment
portfolio losses in 1997 and 1996, respectively, and $8 million of charges
in 1996 related to the acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C.
Segment earnings exclude the property and casualty operations of Aetna P&C prior
to its acquisition on April 2, 1996. Certain production statistics related to
Aetna P&C operations are provided for comparative purposes for periods prior to
April 2, 1996 and are not reflected in such prior period revenues or operating
results.
As previously indicated, in the second quarter of 1996 TAP recorded charges
related to the acquisition and integration of Aetna P&C. These charges resulted
primarily from anticipated costs of the acquisition and the application of
Travelers strategies, policies and practices to Aetna P&C reserves and include:
$221 million after tax and minority interest ($414 million before tax and
minority interest) in reserve increases, net of reinsurance, related primarily
to cumulative injury claims other than asbestos (CIOTA); $45 million after tax
and minority interest ($84 million before tax and minority interest) provision
for an additional asbestos liability related to an existing settlement agreement
with a policyholder of Aetna P&C; $14 million after tax and minority interest
($27 million before tax and minority interest) charge related to premium
collection issues; $22 million after tax and minority interest ($41 million
before tax and minority interest) provision for uncollectibility of reinsurance
recoverables; and a $19 million after tax and minority interest ($35 million
before tax and minority interest) provision for lease and severance costs of
Travelers Indemnity related to the restructuring plan for the acquisition.
Commercial Lines
Commercial Lines net written premiums for the first nine months of 1997 totaled
$3.656 billion, up $699 million from $2.957 billion for the first nine months of
1996 (excluding an adjustment associated with a reinsurance transaction in
1996). This premium increase reflects the inclusion in 1997 of Aetna P&C for the
entire nine months compared to only the second and third quarter of 1996 and a
$142 million increase due to a change to conform the Aetna P&C method with the
Travelers Indemnity and its subsidiaries (Travelers P&C) method of recording
certain net written premiums within Commercial Lines. This increase was offset
in part by the highly competitive conditions in the marketplace and the
Company's selective underwriting focus.
On a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2,
1996 for comparative purposes only), Commercial Lines net written premiums for
the first nine months of 1997 totaled $3.656 billion, compared to $3.562 billion
for the first nine months of 1996. This increase was
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primarily attributable to the change to conform the Aetna P&C method with the
Travelers P&C method of recording net written premiums, partially offset by the
competitive marketplace.
Fee income for the first nine months of 1997 was $278.8 million compared to
$294.3 million in the first nine months of 1996.
National Accounts net written premiums of $522.4 million for the first nine
months of 1997 decreased $93.7 million from the first nine months of 1996
(excluding an adjustment associated with a reinsurance transaction in 1996). On
a combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996
for comparative purposes only), National Accounts net written premiums were
$522.4 million for the first nine months of 1997 compared to $686.9 million for
the first nine months of 1996. National Accounts new business in the first nine
months of 1997 was moderately higher than in the first nine months of 1996.
National Accounts business retention ratio was significantly higher in the first
nine months of 1997 than in the first nine months of 1996, reflecting an
unusually low retention ratio in the first and third quarters of 1996.
Commercial Accounts net written premiums were $1.516 billion in the first nine
months of 1997 compared to $1.033 billion in the first nine months of 1996. On a
combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996 for
comparative purposes only), Commercial Accounts net written premiums were $1.516
billion in the first nine months of 1997 compared to $1.272 billion in the first
nine months of 1996. This increase reflected $127 million due to the change to
conform the Aetna P&C method with the Travelers P&C method of recording certain
net written premiums and the continued growth through programs designed to
leverage underwriting experience in specific industries, partially offset by the
competitive marketplace. For the first nine months of 1997, new premium business
in Commercial Accounts has significantly improved compared to the first nine
months of 1996, reflecting continued growth in programs designed to leverage
underwriting experience in specific industries. The Commercial Accounts business
retention ratio in the first nine months of 1997 has significantly improved
compared to the first nine months of 1996.
Select Accounts net written premiums were $1.087 billion in the first nine
months of 1997 compared to $854.8 million in the first nine months of 1996. On a
combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996 for
comparative purposes only), Select Accounts net written premiums of $1.087
billion for the first nine months of 1997 were $11 million above the first nine
months of 1996 premium levels. This increase reflected $15 million due to the
change to conform the Aetna P&C method with Travelers P&C method of recording
certain net written premiums, partially offset by a decrease due to the
competitive marketplace. New premium business in Select Accounts was moderately
higher in the first nine months of 1997 than in the first nine months of 1996,
reflecting an increase due to the acquisition of Aetna P&C, partially offset by
a decrease due to the competitive marketplace. The Select Accounts business
retention ratio was moderately higher in the first nine months of 1997 than in
the first nine months of 1996, reflecting the broader industry and product line
expertise of the combined company.
Specialty Accounts net written premiums were $530.1 million in the first nine
months of 1997 compared to $453.3 million in the first nine months of 1996. On a
combined total basis including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996 for
comparative purposes only), Specialty Accounts net written premiums were $530.1
million in the first nine months of 1997 compared to $527.2 million in the first
nine months of 1996. The growth is primarily attributable to increased writings
of its excess and surplus lines business partially offset by lower directors'
and officers' liability insurance writings due to the termination of an
exclusive arrangement with a managing general agent.
Catastrophe losses, net of taxes and reinsurance, were $5.1 million and $22.6
million in the first nine months of 1997 and 1996, respectively. The 1997
catastrophe losses were primarily due to tornadoes
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in the Midwest in the first quarter. The 1996 catastrophe losses were primarily
due to winter storms in the first quarter and Hurricane Fran in the third
quarter.
The statutory combined ratio (before policyholder dividends) for Commercial
Lines in the first nine months of 1997 was 109.3%, compared to 131.9% in the
first nine months of 1996. The GAAP combined ratio (before policyholder
dividends) for Commercial Lines in the first nine months of 1997 was 108.3%,
compared to 131.4% in the first nine months of 1996.
The decreases in the first nine months of 1997 statutory and GAAP combined
ratios for Commercial Lines compared to the first nine months of 1996 were
primarily attributable to the 1996 charges related to the acquisition and
integration of Aetna P&C. Excluding these amounts, the statutory and GAAP
combined ratios for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 would have been
109.9% and 110.4%, respectively. The decrease in the first nine months of 1997
statutory and GAAP combined ratios compared to the first nine months of 1996
statutory and GAAP combined ratios excluding acquisition-related charges was
generally due to the inclusion in 1997 of Aetna P&C's results for the entire
nine months compared to only the second and third quarters in 1996. Aetna P&C
has historically had a higher underwriting expense ratio, partially offset by a
lower loss ratio, which reflects the mix of business including the favorable
effect of the lower loss ratio of the Bond business.
Personal Lines
Net written premiums in the first nine months of 1997 were $2.295 billion,
compared to $1.685 billion in the first nine months of 1996. This increase
primarily reflects the acquisition of Aetna P&C. On a combined total basis
including Aetna P&C (for periods prior to April 2, 1996 for comparative purposes
only), Personal Lines net written premiums for the first nine months of 1997
totaled $2.295 billion compared to $2.001 billion for the first nine months of
1996.
The statutory combined ratio for Personal Lines in the first nine months of 1997
was 91.9%, compared to 102.1% in the first nine months of 1996. The GAAP
combined ratio for Personal Lines in the first nine months of 1997 was 91.3%,
compared to 101.9% in the first nine months of 1996. The decrease in the
combined ratios in 1997 was due to the favorable prior year reserve development
in personal automobile lines, lower catastrophe losses and expense reductions.
Financing Costs and Other
The primary component of net income (loss) for the first nine months of 1997 was
interest expense of $79 million after tax, compared to $51 million after tax in
the first nine months of 1996, reflecting financing costs associated with the
acquisition of Aetna P&C in the second quarter of 1996.
Environmental Claims
The Company's reserves for environmental claims are not established on a
claim-by-claim basis. An aggregate bulk reserve is carried for all of the
Company's environmental claims that are in the dispute process, until the
dispute is resolved. This bulk reserve is established and adjusted based upon
the volume of in-process environmental claims and the Company's experience in
resolving such claims. At September 30, 1997, approximately 15% of the net
environmental reserve (i.e., approximately $173 million) is case reserves for
resolved claims. The balance, approximately 85% of the net environmental reserve
(i.e., approximately $990 million), is carried in a bulk reserve and includes
incurred but not yet reported environmental claims for which the Company has not
received any specific claims.
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The following table displays activity for environmental lossesd and loss
expenses and reserves for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996.
Environmental Losses Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(millions) September 30, 1997 September 30, 1996
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Beginning reserves:
Direct $1,369 $ 454
Ceded (127) (50)
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Net 1,242 404
Acquisition of Aetna P&C:
Direct - 938
Ceded - (24)
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct 55 82
Ceded (1) (31)
Losses paid:
Direct 181 113
Ceded (48) (20)
Ending reserves:
Direct 1,243 1,361
Ceded (80) (85)
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Net $1,163 $1,276
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Asbestos Claims
At September 30, 1997, approximately 26% of the net asbestos reserve (i.e.,
approximately $274 million) is for pending asbestos claims. The balance,
approximately 74% (i.e., approximately $790 million) of the net asbestos
reserve, represents incurred but not yet reported losses.
The following table displays activity for asbestos losses and loss expenses and
reserves for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996. In general, the
Company posts case reserves for pending asbestos claims within approximately 30
business days of receipt of such claims.
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Asbestos Losses Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(millions) September 30, 1997 September 30, 1996
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Beginning reserves:
Direct $ 1,443 $695
Ceded (370) (293)
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Net 1,073 402
Acquisition of Aetna P&C:
Direct - 776
Ceded - (116)
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct 60 83
Ceded (15) (8)
Losses paid:
Direct 114 135
Ceded (60) (58)
Ending reserves:
Direct 1,389 1,419
Ceded (325) (359)
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Net $1,064 $1,060
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Uncertainty Regarding Adequacy of Environmental and Asbestos Reserves
It is difficult to estimate the reserves for environmental and asbestos-related
claims due to the vagaries of court coverage decisions, plaintiffs' expanded
theories of liability, the risks inherent in major litigation and other
uncertainties.
Conventional actuarial techniques are not used to estimate such reserves.
The reserves carried for environmental and asbestos claims at September 30, 1997
are the Company's best estimate of ultimate claims and claim adjustment expenses
based upon known facts and current law. However, the conditions surrounding the
final resolution of these claims continue to change. Currently, it is not
possible to predict changes in the legal and legislative environment and their
impact on the future development of asbestos and environmental claims. Such
development will be affected by future court decisions and interpretations and
changes in legislation. Because of these future unknowns, additional liabilities
may arise for amounts in excess of the current reserves. These additional
amounts, or a range of these additional amounts, cannot now be reasonably
estimated, and could result in a liability exceeding reserves by an amount that
would be material to the Company's operating results in a future period.
However, the Company believes that it is not likely that these claims will have
a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or liquidity.
Cumulative Injury Other Than Asbestos (CIOTA) Claims
Cumulative injury other than asbestos (CIOTA) claims are generally submitted to
the Company under general liability policies and often involve an allegation by
a claimant against an insured that the claimant has suffered injuries as a
result of long-term or continuous exposure to potentially harmful products or
substances. Such potentially harmful products or substances include, but are not
limited to, lead paint, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, silicone-based
personal products, solvents and other deleterious substances.
At September 30, 1997, approximately 19% of the net CIOTA reserve (i.e.,
approximately $204 million) is for pending CIOTA claims. The balance,
approximately 81% (i.e., approximately $893 million) of the net CIOTA reserve,
represents incurred but not yet reported losses for which the Company has not
received any specific claims.
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The following table displays activity for CIOTA losses and loss expenses and
reserves for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996. In general, the
Company posts case reserves for pending CIOTA claims within approximately 30
business days of receipt of such claims.
CIOTA Losses Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(millions) September 30, 1997 September 30, 1996
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Beginning reserves:
Direct $1,560 $374
Ceded (446) -
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Net 1,114 374
Acquisition of Aetna P&C:
Direct - 709
Ceded - (293)
Incurred losses and loss expenses:
Direct 26 557
Ceded (6) (155)
Losses paid:
Direct 51 53
Ceded (14) (7)
Ending reserves:
Direct 1,535 1,587
Ceded (438) (441)
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Net $1,097 $1,146
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Corporate and Other
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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(millions) 1997 1996
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Net income Net income
Revenues (expense) Revenues (expense)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net expenses (1) - $(153) - $(158)
Net gain (loss) on sale of subsidiaries
and affiliates - - - 384
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Total Corporate and Other $75 $(153) $111 $ 226
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(1) Net income (expense) includes $6 million of reported investment portfolio
gains in 1997 and $8 million of reported investment portfolio losses in
1996.
Net corporate expenses (before reported investment portfolio gains/losses) were
down in the first nine months of 1997 compared to the first nine months of 1996,
reflecting higher income from corporate investments and lower borrowing costs.
Discontinued Operations
For the nine months ended September 30, 1996, discontinued operations had a net
loss of $38 million, which includes a loss from operations of Basis of $69
million and a gain of $31 million resulting from the contingency payment
received in 1996 from the 1995 sale of Metrahealth.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
TRV services its obligations primarily with dividends and other advances that it
receives from subsidiaries. The subsidiaries' dividend-paying abilities are
limited by certain covenant restrictions in credit agreements and/or by
regulatory requirements. TRV believes it will have sufficient funds to meet
current and future commitments. Each of TRV's major operating subsidiaries
finances its operations on a stand-alone basis consistent with its
capitalization and ratings.
Travelers Group Inc. (TRV)
TRV issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused credit
availability under committed revolving credit agreements at least equal to the
amount of commercial paper outstanding.
TRV, Commercial Credit Company (CCC) and The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC)
have a five-year revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks to provide
$1.0 billion of revolving credit, to be allocated to any of TRV, CCC or TIC. The
participation of TIC in this agreement is limited to $250 million. This facility
expires in June 2001. Currently $500 million is allocated to TRV, $450 million
to CCC and $50 million to TIC. Under this facility TRV is required to maintain a
certain level of consolidated stockholders' equity (as defined in the
agreement). At September 30, 1997, this requirement was exceeded by
approximately $5.3 billion. At September 30, 1997, there were no borrowings
outstanding under this facility.
Currently, TRV has unused credit availability of $500 million under the
five-year revolving credit facility. TRV may borrow under this revolving credit
facility at various interest rate options (LIBOR, CD or base rate) and
compensates the banks for the facility through commitment fees.
In June 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 8.0 million depositary
shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 6.365% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series F (Series F Preferred Stock), at an offering price of $50 per
depositary share for an aggregate principal amount of $400 million. The Series F
Preferred Stock has cumulative dividends payable quarterly commencing September
1, 1997 and a liquidation preference equivalent to $50 per depositary share plus
accrued and accumulated unpaid dividends. On or after June 16, 2007, the Company
may redeem the Series F Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time at a
redemption price of $50 per depositary share plus dividends accrued and unpaid
to the redemption date.
In July 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 4.0 million depositary
shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 6.213% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series G (Series G Preferred Stock), at an offering price of $50 per
depositary share for an aggregate principal amount of $200 million. The Series G
Preferred Stock has cumulative dividends payable quarterly commencing September
1, 1997 and a liquidation preference equivalent to $50 per depositary share plus
accrued and accumulated unpaid dividends. On or after July 11, 2007, the Company
may redeem the Series G Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time at a
redemption price of $50 per depositary share plus dividends accrued and unpaid
to the redemption date.
In September 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 4.0 million depositary
shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 6.231% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series H (Series H Preferred Stock), at an offering price of $50 per
depositary share for an aggregate principal amount of $200 million. The Series H
Preferred Stock has cumulative dividends payable quarterly commencing November
1, 1997 and a liquidation preference equivalent to $50 per depositary share plus
accrued and accumulated unpaid dividends. On or after September 8, 2007, the
Company may redeem the Series H Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any
time at a redemption price of $50 per depositary share plus dividends accrued
and unpaid to the redemption date.
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In October 1997, the Company sold in a public offering 4.0 million depositary
shares, each representing one-fifth of a share of 5.864% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, Series M (Series M Preferred Stock), at an offering price of $50 per
depositary share for an aggregate principal amount of $200 million. The Series M
Preferred Stock has cumulative dividends payable quarterly commencing November
1, 1997 and a liquidation preference equivalent to $50 per depositary share plus
accrued and accumulated unpaid dividends. On or after October 8, 2007, the
Company may redeem the Series M Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any
time at a redemption price of $50 per depositary share plus dividends accrued
and unpaid to the redemption date.
On October 17, 1997, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. converted 140,000 shares ($140
million) of Series I cumulative convertible preferred stock into 6.2 million
shares of common stock.
On July 1, 1997 the Company redeemed all of the 7.5 million outstanding shares
(15 million depositary shares) of its 9.25% Preferred Stock, Series D (Series D
Preferred Stock) at $50 per share ($25 per depositary share). The aggregate
amount of Series D Preferred Stock outstanding on the redemption date was $375
million.
On July 28, 1997 the Company redeemed all of the 1.2 million outstanding shares
(12 million depositary shares) of its 8.125% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series
A (Series A Preferred Stock) at $250 per share ($25 per depositary share) plus
accrued and unpaid dividends to the redemption date. The aggregate amount of
Series A Preferred Stock outstanding on the redemption date was $300 million.
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. (TAP)
TAP also issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused
credit availability under a committed revolving credit agreement at least equal
to the amount of commercial paper outstanding.
TAP has a five-year revolving credit facility in the amount of $500 million with
a syndicate of banks that expires in December 2001. TAP may borrow under this
revolving credit facility at various interest rate options (LIBOR or base rate)
and compensates the banks for the facility through commitment fees. Under this
facility TAP is required to maintain a certain level of consolidated
stockholders' equity (as defined in the agreement). At September 30, 1997, this
requirement was exceeded by approximately $3.1 billion. At September 30, 1997,
there were no borrowings outstanding under this facility.
TAP's insurance subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory restrictions that
limit the maximum amount of dividends available to be paid to their parent
without prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities. Dividend payments to
TAP from its insurance subsidiaries are limited to $647 million in 1997 without
prior approval of the Connecticut Insurance Department. TAP received $245
million of dividends from its insurance subsidiaries during the first nine
months of 1997.
Commercial Credit Company (CCC)
CCC also issues commercial paper directly to investors and maintains unused
credit availability under committed revolving credit agreements at least equal
to the amount of commercial paper outstanding. CCC has unused credit
availability of $3.850 billion under five-year revolving credit facilities,
(including the $450 million referred to above) and $1.0 billion under a 364-day
facility. CCC may borrow under its revolving credit facilities at various
interest rate options (LIBOR, CD, base rate or money market) and compensates the
banks for the facilities through commitment fees.
CCC is limited by covenants in its revolving credit agreements as to the amount
of dividends and advances that may be made to its parent or its affiliated
companies. At September 30, 1997, CCC would have been able to remit $562 million
to its parent under its most restrictive covenants.
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Salomon Smith Barney
Salomon Smith Barney's total assets were $297 billion at September 30, 1997, up
from $246 billion at December 31, 1996. Due to the nature of trading activities,
including matched book activities, it is not uncommon for asset levels to
fluctuate from period to period. Salomon Smith Barney's balance sheet is highly
liquid, with the vast majority of its assets consisting of marketable securities
and collateralized short-term financing agreements arising from securities
transactions. The highly liquid nature of these assets provides Salomon Smith
Barney with flexibility in financing and managing its business. Salomon Smith
Barney monitors and evaluates the adequacy of its capital and borrowing base on
a daily basis in order to allow for flexibility in its funding, to maintain
liquidity, and to ensure that its capital base supports the regulatory capital
requirements of its subsidiaries.
Salomon Smith Barney and Phibro Inc. have committed uncollateralized revolving
lines of credit totaling $2.0 billion and $.5 billion, respectively, and may
borrow under their revolving credit facilities at various interest rate options
(LIBOR, CD or base rate) and compensate the banks for the facilities through
commitment fees. In addition, Salomon Brothers Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Salomon Smith Barney, has a $2.1 billion committed secured standby bank credit
facilities for financing securities positions which enables it to borrow on a
secured basis using a variety of financial instruments as collateral and Salomon
Brothers International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Salomon Smith
Barney, has a committed securities repurchase facility in the amount of $1
billion. At September 30, 1997 there were no outstanding borrowings under these
facilities. Salomon Smith Barney also has substantial borrowing arrangements
consisting of facilities that it has been advised are available, but where no
contractual lending obligation exists. These arrangements are reviewed on an
ongoing basis to ensure flexibility in meeting short-term requirements.
Unsecured term debt is a significant component of Salomon Smith Barney's
long-term capital. Term debt totaled $19.7 billion at September 30, 1997,
compared with $15.7 billion at December 31, 1996.
Salomon Smith Barney's borrowing relationships are with a broad range of banks,
financial institutions and other firms from which it draws funds. The volume of
borrowings generally fluctuates in response to changes in the level of
securities inventories, customer balances, the amount of reverse repurchase
transactions outstanding (i.e., purchases of securities under agreements to
resell the same security) and securities borrowed transactions. As these
activities increase, borrowings generally increase to fund the additional
activities. Availability of financing can vary depending upon market conditions,
credit ratings, and the overall availability of credit to the securities
industry. Salomon Smith Barney seeks to expand and diversify its funding mix as
well as its creditor sources. Concentration levels for these sources,
particularly for short-term lenders, are closely monitored both in terms of
single investor limits and daily maturities.
Salomon Smith Barney monitors liquidity by tracking asset levels, collateral and
funding availability to maintain flexibility to meet its financial commitments.
As a policy, Salomon Smith Barney attempts to maintain sufficient capital and
funding sources in order to have the capacity to finance itself on a fully
collateralized basis in the event that its access to unsecured financing is
impaired. Its liquidity management process includes a contingency funding plan
designed to ensure adequate liquidity even if access to unsecured funding
sources is severely restricted or unavailable. This plan is reviewed
periodically to keep the funding options current and in line with market
conditions. The management of this plan includes an analysis which is utilized
to determine the ability to withstand varying levels of stress, which could
impact its liquidation horizons and required margins. In addition, Salomon Smith
Barney monitors its leverage and capital ratios on a daily basis. The net assets
(total assets less securities purchased under agreements to resell) to equity
ratio at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 was 22.8x and 20.7x,
respectively.
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The Travelers Insurance Company (TIC)
At September 30, 1997, TIC had $23.5 billion of life and annuity product deposit
funds and reserves. Of that total, $12.8 billion is not subject to discretionary
withdrawal based on contract terms. The remaining $10.7 billion is for life and
annuity products that are subject to discretionary withdrawal by the
contractholder. Included in the amount that is subject to discretionary
withdrawal is $1.8 billion of liabilities that are surrenderable with market
value adjustments. Also included are an additional $5.1 billion of life
insurance and individual annuity liabilities, which are subject to discretionary
withdrawal and have an average surrender charge of 4.8%. In the payout phase,
these funds are credited at significantly reduced interest rates. The remaining
$3.8 billion of liabilities is surrenderable without charge. More than 17% of
these relate to individual life products. These risks would have to be
underwritten again if transferred to another carrier, which is considered a
significant deterrent against withdrawal by long-term policyholders. Insurance
liabilities that are surrendered or withdrawn are reduced by outstanding policy
loans and related accrued interest prior to payout.
TIC issues commercial paper to investors and maintains unused committed
revolving credit facilities at least equal to the amount of commercial paper
outstanding. TIC may borrow under this revolving credit facility at various rate
options (LIBOR, CD or base rate) and compensates the banks for the facility
through commitment fees. Currently, TIC has unused credit availability of $50
million under the five-year revolving credit facility referred to above.
TIC is subject to various regulatory restrictions that limit the maximum amount
of dividends available to its parent without prior approval of the Connecticut
Insurance Department. A maximum of $507 million of statutory surplus is
available in 1997 for such dividends without Department approval, of which $300
million has been paid during the first nine months of 1997.
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Exhibit 99.05
Description of Certain Pending Legal Proceedings Against
Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. and/or its Subsidiaries
Salomon Inc's Form 10-K
December 31, 1996
Pages 2 to 6
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
In September 1992, Harris Trust and Savings Bank (as trustee for Ameritech
Pension Trust ("APT")), Ameritech Corporation, and an officer of Ameritech filed
suit against Salomon Brothers Inc ("Salomon Brothers") and Salomon Brothers
Realty Corporation ("SBRC"), each wholly owned subsidiaries of Salomon Smith
Barney Holdings Inc. (formerly, Salomon Inc and referred to herein as "Salomon
Smith Barney"), in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
Illinois (Harris Trust Savings Bank, not individually but solely as trustee for
the Ameritech Pension Trust, Ameritech Corporation and John A. Edwardson v.
Salomon Brothers Inc. and Salomon Brothers Realty Corp., (92 Civ. 5883 (MEA)).
The second amended complaint alleges that three purchases by APT from Salomon of
participation interests in net cash flow or resale proceeds of three portfolios
of motels owned by Motels of America, Inc. ("MOA"), as well as a fourth purchase
by APT of a similar participation interest with respect to a portfolio of motels
owned by Best Inns, Inc. ("Best"), violated the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act ("ERISA"), and that the purchase of the participation interests for
the third MOA portfolio and for the Best portfolio violated RICO and state law.
Salomon Brothers had acquired the participation interests in transactions
in which it purchased as principal mortgage notes issued by MOA and Best to
finance purchases of motel portfolios; 95% of three such interests and 100% of
one such interest were sold to APT for purchase prices aggregating approximately
$20.9 million. Plaintiffs' second amended complaint seeks (i) a judgment on the
ERISA claims in the amount of the purchase prices of the four participation
interests (approximately $20.9 million), for rescission and for disgorgement of
profits, as well as other relief, and (ii) a judgment on the claims brought
under RICO and state law in the amount of $12.3 million, with damages trebled to
$37 million on the RICO claims and punitive damages in excess of $37 million on
certain of the state law claims as well as other relief. Salomon Brothers and
SBRC answered the second amended complaint in part, moved to dismiss in part and
asserted counterclaims against plaintiff Ameritech Corp. On August 16, 1993 the
court (i) dismissed the RICO claims as well as plaintiffs' claims for breach of
contract and unjust enrichment; (ii) denied Salomon Brothers' motion to dismiss
one of the ERISA claims (which alleges that Salomon Brothers participated in a
fiduciary's breach); and (iii) denied Ameritech's motion to dismiss Salomon
Brothers counterclaims.
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By decision and order dated June 13, 1996, the Court (i) granted in part
defendants' motion for summary judgment on the federal ERISA claims, dismissing
counts I and III of the second amended complaint and any claims contained in
count II which are premised on an alleged breach of fiduciary duty; (ii)
otherwise denied defendants' motion for summary judgment as it related to the
remaining portions of the claims in count II; (iii) denied plaintiffs' motion
for partial summary judgment with respect to count II; and (iv) granted
plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment dismissing defendants' counterclaims
against Ameritech for contribution. Defendants' alternative motion for summary
judgment on the state law claims remains pending. Each of the Department of
Labor and the Internal Revenue Service has advised Salomon Brothers that it was
or is reviewing the transactions in which APT acquired such participation
interests. With respect to the Internal Revenue Service investigation, Salomon
Smith Barney, Salomon Brothers and SBRC have consented to extensions of time for
the assessment of excise taxes which may be claimed to be due with respect to
the transactions for the years 1987, 1988 and 1989. On August 15, 1996 the IRS
sent Salomon Smith Barney, Salomon Brothers and SBRC what appeared to be draft
"30 day letters" with respect to the transactions and Salomon Smith Barney,
Salomon Brothers and SBRC were given an opportunity to comment on whether the
IRS should issue 30 day letters to such entities. On October 21, 1996, Salomon
Smith Barney, Salomon Brothers and SBRC submitted a memorandum setting forth
reasons why the IRS should not issue 30 day letters with respect to the
transactions.
Between May 1994 and the present, Salomon Brothers, along with a number of
other broker-dealers, was named as a defendant in approximately 25 federal court
lawsuits and two state court lawsuits, principally alleging that companies that
make markets in securities traded on Nasdaq violated the federal antitrust laws
by conspiring to maintain a minimum spread of $.25 between the price bid and the
price asked for certain securities. The federal lawsuits and one state court
case were consolidated for pre-trial purposes in the Southern District of New
York in the fall of 1994 under the caption In re Nasdaq Market-Makers Antitrust
Litigation, United States District Court, Southern District of New York No.
94-CIV-3996(RWS); M.D.L. No. 1023. The other state court suit, Lawrence A. Abel
v. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., et al., Superior Court of San Diego, Case No.
677313, has been dismissed without prejudice in conjunction with a tolling
agreement.
In the federal suits, the plaintiffs purport to represent the class of
persons who bought one or more of what they currently estimate to be
approximately 1,650 securities on Nasdaq between May 1, 1989, and May 27, 1994.
They seek unspecified monetary damages, which would be trebled under the
antitrust laws. The plaintiffs also seek injunctive relief, as well as
attorneys' fees and the costs of the action. (The state cases seek similar
relief.) Plaintiffs in the federal suits filed an amended consolidated complaint
that defendants answered in December 1995. On November 26, 1996, the Court
certified a class composed of retail purchasers. A motion to include
institutional investors in the class and to add class representatives is also
pending. Discovery on the merits is now proceeding.
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On July 17, 1996, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice
filed a complaint against a number of firms that act as market makers in Nasdaq
stocks. The complaint basically alleged that a common understanding arose among
Nasdaq market makers which worked to keep quote spreads in Nasdaq stocks
artificially wide. Contemporaneous with the filing of the complaint, Salomon
Brothers and the other defendants entered into a stipulated settlement agreement
which, if approved, will result in dismissal of the complaint. In entering into
the stipulated settlement, Salomon Brothers did not admit any liability. There
are no fines, penalties, or other payments of monies in connection with the
settlement. Salomon Brotheres did agree to follow certain standards with respect
to Nasdaq market-making and to implement certain compliance procedures. A motion
to approve the settlement is pending.
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") is also conducting an
intensive review of the Nasdaq marketplace, during which it has subpoenaed
documents and taken the depositions of various individuals including Salomon
Brothers personnel. In July 1996, the SEC reached a settlement with the National
Association of Securities Dealers and issued a report detailing certain
conclusions with respect to the NASD and the Nasdaq market. The SEC's
investigation of other participants in the Nasdaq market is not yet complete.
Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended ("CERCLA"), under certain circumstances, a
potentially responsible party ("PRP"), may be held jointly and severally liable,
without regard to fault, for response costs at a CERCLA site. A PRP's ultimate
cost at a site generally depends on its involvement with the site and the nature
and extent of contamination, the remedy selected, the role of other PRPs in
creating the alleged contamination and the availability of contribution from
those PRPs, as well as any insurance or indemnification agreements which may
apply. In most cases, both the resolution of the complex issues involved and any
necessary remediation expenditures occur over a number a years.
In 1988, a subsidiary of Salomon Brothers, The S.W. Shattuck Chemical
Company, Inc. ("Shattuck"), along with 350 industrial, municipal and other
entities, was named by the federal Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") as a
PRP subject to liability under CERCLA at a site, Section 6 of the Lowry Landfill
in Arapaho County, Colorado ("Lowry"), owned by the city and county of Denver
("Denver"). Shattuck was named a PRP based on disposal of its wastes at Lowry.
In March 1994, EPA selected a remedy for Lowry, estimated to cost approximately
$94 million. Based on current EPA estimates, and under the terms of settlements
between Salomon Smith Barney, Shattuck and certain PRPs, Salomon Smith Barney's
ultimate share of remediation costs is not expected to exceed $13 million, of
which approximately 60% has been paid into a trust fund.
In August 1992, EPA issued a Unilateral Administrative Order (the "Order")
for remedial design/remedial action to be performed by Shattuck under CERCLA at
a site (Denver Radium Site, Operable Unit VIII), which includes property owned
by, and a metal processing plant
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previously operated by, Shattuck at Bannock Street in Denver, Colorado. The
remedy selected by EPA requires on-site stabilization/solidification of radium
contaminated soils found at the Bannock Street plant and at various properties
in the vicinity of the plant. The Order provides that, in the course of
performing the remedial design/remedial action, Shattuck shall demonstrate
financial assurance in an amount not less than $26.6 million. Shattuck has
performed significant remediation activities at the site in accordance with the
Order since August 1992.
In May 1994, Denver, alleging a violation of its zoning laws, issued a
Cease and Desist Order ("CD Order") to Shattuck to stop work under the Order. In
August 1994, EPA filed suit in the Federal District Court in Colorado, seeking
to set aside the CD Order. Pending resolution of the suit, Shattuck complied
with the CD Order. In January 1996, the Court ruled in favor of EPA, enjoining
enforcement of the CD Order. Following the Court's ruling, Shattuck resumed
remediation activities at the site. Denver appealed the District Court's
decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The appeal
was denied in November 1996.
In July 1996, Denver enacted an ordinance (the "Ordinance") which, as
amended on March 3, 1997, seeks to impose a "fee" of $5.10 per cubic foot of
radioactive waste or radium contaminated material which is disposed of in the
City of Denver. In December 1996, Shattuck filed suit against Denver in the
Federal District Court in Colorado seeking to enjoin enforcement of the
Ordinance against Shattuck. Denver has moved to dismiss the complaint, claiming
that the Court lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter of the suit. To date,
the Court has not ruled on Denver's motion. The fee, if assessed against
Shattuck for its disposal of radium contaminated soil at its Bannock Street
plant site pursuant to the Order, could result in Shattuck incurring liability
of approximately $9 million, which would become payable should Shattuck be
unsuccessful in its suit against Denver.
In May 1993, the National Zinc site in Bartlesville, Oklahoma was proposed
for listing as a superfund site on EPA's National Priorities List under CERCLA.
Final listing remains subject to EPA's determination. In May 1993, both Salomon
Brothers and a current subsidiary received notices from EPA of designation as
PRPs with respect to National Zinc. The National Zinc site was defined by EPA to
include a smelter facility which had been owned by a former subsidiary of
Salomon Smith Barney and an eight square mile area surrounding such facility. In
October 1993, Salomon Smith Barney and two other unrelated parties were
designated by EPA as PRPs with respect to a removal action involving the area at
the National Zinc site surrounding the smelter facility. In February 1994, EPA
issued to Salomon Smith Barney and two other PRPs a Unilateral Administrative
Order ("UAO") with respect to this removal action. Salomon Smith Barney and one
other PRP, Cyprus Amax Minerals Company ("Cyprus") complied with the UAO and
completed the removal work required under the UAO.
In November 1993, EPA notified Salomon Smith Barney and the same two other
PRPs of its intent to conduct a remedial investigation, feasibility study and
remedial design ("RI/FS/RD") for the area of the site surrounding the smelter
facility and offered the PRPs the
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opportunity to do this work. EPA also stated its willingness to consider a State
Delegation Pilot Project whereunder PRPs, including Salomon Smith Barney, could
conduct the RI/FS/RD pursuant to an Administrative Order of Consent with the
State of Oklahoma, with limited oversight by EPA. In April 1994, Salomon Smith
Barney, Cyprus and the City of Bartlesville entered into a Consent Agreement and
Final Order ("CAFO") with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
("ODEQ") to conduct the RI/FS/RD. The RI/FS activities required by the CAFO have
been timely completed to date. In December 1994, ODEQ issued a Record of
Decision selecting a remedy for Operable Unit 1, relating to protection of human
health, covering the area at the National Zinc site surrounding the smelter
facility. The selected remedy is estimated to cost approximately $24.3 million.
In August 1995, Cyprus and the City of Bartlesville (but not Salomon Smith
Barney) entered into a CAFO with ODEQ to perform the remediation of Operable
Unit 1. Remediation activities pursuant thereto have been conducted and are
continuing. In October 1996, ODEQ issued a Record of Decision selecting a remedy
for Operable Unit 2, relating to protection of ecologically sensitive areas at
the National Zinc site surrounding the smelter facility. The selected remedy is
estimated to cost approximately $2.8 million. In February 1997, Cyprus (but not
Salomon Smith Barney) entered into a CAFO with ODEQ to perform the remediation
of Operable Unit 2. To date, remediation activities at Operable Unit 2 have not
commenced. Except for an anticipated cost of $50,000 to complete the remedial
design for Operable Unit 2, Salomon Smith Barney is not expected to have any
further expenditures with respect to the remediation of the area at the National
Zinc Site surrounding the smelter facility.
In February 1994, Horseheads Industries, Inc. d/b/a/ Zinc Corporation of
America ("ZCA"), the current owner of the smelter facility at the National Zinc
site, filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District
of Oklahoma against Salomon Smith Barney, St. Joe Minerals Company ("St. Joe"),
Fluor Corporation ("Fluor") and Cyprus alleging that the defendants are liable
to it under CERCLA for response costs incurred in connection with the smelter
facility, because of the release of hazardous substances during periods of
ownership or operation by them or their affiliates or predecessors in interest.
In August 1994, a settlement agreement was entered into between ZCA, Fluor/St.
Joe and Salomon Smith Barney (but not Cyprus), allocating both past and future
response costs between the settling parties. With respect to future remediation
(the determination and implementation of which is expected to take several
years) and the costs thereof, the settlement agreement established a management
committee comprised of representatives of the settling parties to oversee study
and clean-up of the facility and the costs associated therewith. Pursuant to the
settlement, Salomon Smith Barney and Fluor assumed ZCA's role in the litigation,
including defense of ZCA against a pending counterclaim of Cyprus, and pursuit
of claims against Cyprus. Cyprus subsequently counter-claimed against Salomon
Smith Barney for recovery of response costs incurred by Cyprus, commencing in
August 1995, under its CAFO with ODEQ. In April 1996, the Court issued its
decision, allocating past and future response costs at the National Zinc site
70% to plaintiffs (i.e. Salomon Smith Barney, Fluor and ZCA) and 30% to Cyprus,
except for response costs relating to certain residue piles stored on the
smelter facility which the Court allocated 100% to plaintiffs. Salomon Smith
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Barney, subsequently, has entered into an agreement with Cyprus which satisfies
certain of the respective liabilities and obligations of the parties as set
forth in the Court's decision. Salomon Smith Barney's future costs related to
the remediation of the smelter facility cannot be ascertained at this time,
because the timing, nature and extent of any such remediation are yet to be
finally decided by ODEQ. However, under a tentative determination by ODEQ
regarding the appropriate corrective measures for the smelter facility, Salomon
Smith Barney's costs related to the remediation are not expected to exceed $15
million.
In July 1994, a lawsuit was filed in the Federal Court in Texas against
Phibro Energy USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Salomon Smith Barney now known as Basis
Petroleum, Inc. ("Basis"), by the Friends of the Earth, Inc. The action, a
citizen's suit brought under Section 505 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, alleges violations by Basis of the monitoring, record keeping and discharge
limitations of its Houston refinery wastewater discharge permit during the
period from September 1989 to the date of the suit. Subsequent to the filing of
the lawsuit, the EPA filed an Administrative Complaint against Basis, alleging
substantially the same violations under the Clean Water Act and implementing
regulations. Basis settled the EPA's claim. In March 1995, Basis' motion for
summary judgment against the plaintiff was granted, and judgment was entered in
favor of Basis. Plaintiff appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit, which reversed and remanded to allow additional discovery. The
parties have agreed to stay proceedings pending determination of an appeal by
Friends of the Earth, Inc., in a similar action brought against another
defendant. Accordingly, Basis' liability, if any, with respect to the claim
alleged in the lawsuit cannot be determined at this time.
In addition, other legal proceedings are pending against or involve
Salomon Smith Barney and its subsidiaries. Based on information currently
available and established reserves, Salomon Smith Barney believes the ultimate
resolution of pending legal proceedings will not result in any material adverse
impact on Salomon Smith Barney's consolidated financial condition; however, such
resolution could have a material adverse impact on operating results in future
periods depending in part on the results for such periods.
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Exhibit 99.06
Description of Certain Pending Legal Proceedings Against
Salomon Smith Barney Holdings Inc. and/or its Subsidiaries
Salomon Inc.'s Form 10-Q
September 30, 1997
Page 19
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On June 9, 1997, Salomon Smith Barney Inc.'s (formerly, Salomon Inc, and
referred to herein as "Salomon Smith Barney") subsidiary, Philipp Brothers,
Inc., received an information request from USEPA pursuant to Section 104(e) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
(CERCLA) regarding activities relating to the Bunker Hill Superfund Site in
Kellogg, Idaho. On June 26, 1997, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and
Interior and the Coeur D'Alene Tribe gave notice to Philipp Brothers, Inc. of
their intention to join Philipp Brothers, Inc. as a defendant in an action
brought, under CERCLA, in the Federal District Court in Idaho to recover natural
resource damages caused by activities in the "Coeur D'Alene Basin," an area in
northern Idaho encompassing the Bunker Hill Superfund Site. On August 29, 1997,
the United States moved, in the Federal District Court in Idaho, for leave to
amend its complaint in United States v. Asarco Incorporated et al (D.C. Ida.,
Civ. No. 96-0122-N-EJL) to join 23 additional parties, including Philipp
Brothers, Inc., as defendants in an action brought by the United States to
recover response costs and natural resource damages under CERCLA. On the same
date, the Coeur D'Alene Tribe moved, in the same court, for leave to amend its
complaint in Coeur D'Alene Tribe v. Asarco Incorporated et al (D.C. Ida., Civ.
No. 91-0342-N-EJL) to join 13 additional parties, including Philipp Brothers,
Inc., as defendants in an action brought by the Tribe to recover natural
resource damages under CERCLA. The court has not ruled on plaintiff's motion in
either action. Salomon Smith Barney cannot determine at this time the extent of
its liability, if any, under CERCLA with respect to the Bunker Hill Superfund
Site, although Salomon Smith Barney believes that it conducted no activities
which give rise to such liability.
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Exhibit 99.07
FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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(Mark One)
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997.
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 1-4346
SALOMON INC
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 22-1660266
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
Seven World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 783-7000
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 ____
Number of shares of common stock outstanding
at October 31, 1997: 111,171,954
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Form 10-Q
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Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page No.
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Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited):
Consolidated Statement of Income -
Three and Nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 3
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition -
September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 4-5
Consolidated Summary of Options and Contractual Commitments -
September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 6
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows -
Nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 7
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 8-13
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 14-18
Part II OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings 19
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 19-20
SIGNATURES 21
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
SALOMON INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(unaudited)
Dollars in millions, except per share amounts Three months Nine months
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Period ended September 30, 1997 1996 1997 1996
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Revenues from continuing operations:
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Interest and dividends $ 1,651 $ 1,366 $ 4,696 $ 4,374
Principal transactions 522 307 1,449 1,542
Investment banking 233 187 674 619
Commissions 90 69 289 234
Other 29 56 56 78
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Total revenues 2,525 1,985 7,164 6,847
Interest expense 1,417 1,132 3,944 3,533
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Revenues, net of interest expense 1,108 853 3,220 3,314
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Noninterest expenses:
Compensation and employee-related 595 441 1,706 1,537
Technology 61 59 176 155
Professional services and business development 53 45 143 137
Occupancy 39 41 121 126
Clearing and exchange fees 23 21 63 55
Other 15 14 60 59
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Total noninterest expenses 786 621 2,269 2,069
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes 322 232 951 1,245
Income tax expense 116 92 352 497
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Income from continuing operations 206 140 599 748
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes - (28) - (69)
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Net income $ 206 $ 112 $ 599 $ 679
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Earnings available for fully diluted earnings per common share
from continuing operations $ 198 $ 131 $ 576 $ 723
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Per common share:
Primary earnings from continuing operations $ 1.77 $ 1.15 $ 5.10 $ 6.56
Primary earnings 1.77 0.88 5.10 5.90
Fully diluted earnings from continuing operations* 1.66 1.08 4.79 5.98
Fully diluted earnings* 1.66 0.85 4.79 5.41
Cash dividends 0.16 0.16 0.48 0.48
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (in thousands):
For primary earnings per common share 107,700 105,500 108,500 105,800
For fully diluted earnings per common share 119,300 120,600 120,100 121,000
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<FN>
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
and the Unaudited Consolidated Summary of Options and Contractual Commitments
are integral parts of this statement.
* Assumes conversion of redeemable preferred stock unless such assumption
results in higher earnings per share than determined under the primary method.
</FN>
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<CAPTION>
SALOMON INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(unaudited)
Dollars in millions
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ASSETS September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Cash and interest bearing equivalents $ 1,134 $ 1,230
Financial instruments and contractual commitments:
Government and government agency securities - U.S. $ 48,216 $ 45,123
Government and government agency securities - non-U.S. 49,493 35,189
Corporate debt securities 14,886 12,415
Options and contractual commitments 8,058 6,592
Equity securities 6,587 7,094
Mortgage loans and collateralized mortgage securities 3,615 3,126
Other 3,297 2,947
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134,152 112,486
Commodities and related products and instruments:
Physical commodities inventory 1,426 995
Options and contractual commitments 296 315
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1,722 1,310
Collateralized short-term financing agreements:
Securities purchased under agreements to resell 69,078 56,536
Securities borrowed and other 20,800 16,162
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89,878 72,698
Receivables 6,950 5,118
Assets securing collateralized mortgage obligations 272 394
Property, plant and equipment, net 499 521
Net realizable value of discontinued operations (Note 3) - 490
Other assets, including intangibles 620 634
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Total assets $ 235,227 $ 194,881
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<FN>
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
and the Unaudited Consolidated Summary of Options and Contractual Commitments
are integral parts of this statement.
</FN>
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<CAPTION>
SALOMON INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(unaudited)
Dollars in millions
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Collateralized short-term financing agreements:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase $ 113,461 $ 77,632
Securities loaned 5,638 1,495
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$ 119,099 $ 79,127
Short-term borrowings 6,086 6,817
Financial and commodities-related instruments sold,
not yet purchased, and contractual commitments:
Government and government agency securities - U.S. 24,441 34,311
Government and government agency securities - non-U.S. 35,920 31,699
Financial options and contractual commitments 10,246 9,391
Equity securities 4,713 5,840
Corporate debt securities and other 1,644 1,942
Commodities, including options and contractual commitments 209 324
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77,173 83,507
Payables and accrued liabilities 9,864 6,054
Collateralized mortgage obligations 264 384
Term debt 16,710 13,370
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Total liabilities 229,196 189,259
Commitments and contingencies (Note 4)
Redeemable preferred stock, Series A 420 420
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in Company subordinated
debt securities (Note 5) 345 345
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, Series D and E 450 450
Common stock 159 159
Additional paid-in capital 439 437
Retained earnings 5,985 5,482
Cumulative translation adjustments - 6
Common stock held in treasury, at cost (1,767) (1,677)
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Total stockholders' equity 5,266 4,857
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 235,227 $ 194,881
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<FN>
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
and the Unaudited Consolidated Summary of Options and Contractual Commitments
are integral parts of this statement.
</FN>
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SALOMON INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF OPTIONS AND CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS
(unaudited)
September 30, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Current Market or Current Market or
Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value
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Dollars in billions Amounts Assets Liabilities Amounts Assets Liabilities
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Exchange-issued products:
Futures contracts (a) $ 648.6 $ - $ - $ 525.3 $ $ -
-
Other exchange-issued products:
Equity contracts 16.8 .2 .6 12.9 .1 .2
Fixed income contracts 81.0 - - 59.0 - -
Foreign exchange contracts - - - - - -
Commodities-related contracts 3.9 - - 4.9 - -
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Total exchange-issued products 750.3 .2 .6 602.1 .1 .2
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Over-the-counter ("OTC") swaps, swap options,
caps and floors:
Swaps (b) 1,218.8 852.4
Swap options written 20.1 9.7
Swap options purchased 36.1 23.3
Caps and floors 135.4 114.4
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Total OTC swaps, swap options, caps and floors 1,410.4 4.5 5.8 999.8 4.2 6.5
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OTC foreign exchange contracts and options:
Forward currency contracts (b) 98.7 .7 .8 69.0 .5 .5
Options written 25.6 - .2 31.6 - .2
Options purchased 28.0 .2 - 32.9 .4 -
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Total OTC foreign exchange contracts and options 152.3 .9 1.0 133.5 .9 .7
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Other options and contractual commitments:
Options, warrants and forwards on equities and 60.9 2.1 2.7 45.6 1.1 1.8
equity indices (c)
Options and forward contracts on fixed-income 308.0 .4 .2 179.0 .3 .2
securities (c)
Commodities-related contracts (d) 15.6 .3 .2 22.0 .3 .3
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Total $2,697.5 $ 8.4 $ 10.5 $1,982.0 $ 6.9 $ 9.7
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<FN>
(a) Margin on futures contracts is included in receivables or payables on the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition.
(b) Includes notional values of swap agreements and forward currency contracts
for non-trading activities (primarily related to the Company's fixed-rate
long-term debt, TruPS and preferred stock) of $19.0 billion and $3.5 billion
at September 30, 1997 and $15.5 billion and $2.0 billion at December 31,
1996, respectively.
(c) The fair value of such instruments recorded as assets includes approximately
$1.2 billion at September 30, 1997 and $.6 billion at December 31, 1996,
respectively, of over-the-counter instruments, primarily with investment
grade counterparties. The remainder consists primarily of highly liquid
instruments actively traded on organized exchanges.
(d) A substantial majority of these over-the-counter contracts are with
investment grade counterparties.
</FN>
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<CAPTION>
CONSOLIDATED CREDIT EXPOSURE, NET OF SECURITIES AND CASH COLLATERAL ON OTC
SWAPS, SWAP OPTIONS, CAPS AND FLOORS AND OTC FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS AND
OPTIONS, BY RISK CLASS*
Note: Amounts represent current exposure and do not
include potential credit exposure that may result from factors that influence
market risk.
Transactions
with over
Dollars in billions All Transactions 3 years to
maturity
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Other Major
Derivatives Financial Governments/ Year-to-date
September 30, 1997 Dealers Corporates Institutions Supranationals Other Total Average Total
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Swaps, swap options, caps
and floors:
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Risk classes 1 and 2 $ .5 $ - $ .6 $ - $ - $ 1.1 $ 1.0 $ .8
Risk class 3 .8 .2 .1 - - 1.1 1.1 .7
Risk classes 4 and 5 .4 .2 .2 - .1 .9 .7 .5
Risk classes 6, 7 and 8 - - - - - - .1 -
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$ 1.7 $ .4 $ .9 $ - $ .1 $ 3.1 $ 2.9 $ 2.0
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Foreign exchange contracts
and options:
Risk classes 1 and 2 $ .4 $ - $ - $ .1 $ - $ .5 $ .7 $ -
Risk class 3 .3 - - - - .3 .3 -
Risk classes 4 and 5 - - - - .1 .1 .1 -
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$ .7 $ - $ - $ .1 $ .1 $ .9 $ 1.1 $ -
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* To monitor credit risk, the Company utilizes a series of eight internal
designations of counterparty credit quality. These designations are analogous
to external credit ratings whereby risk classes one through three are high
quality investment grades. Risk classes four and five include counterparties
ranging from the lowest investment grade to the highest non-investment grade
level. Risk classes six, seven and eight represent higher risk
counterparties.
</FN>
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<CAPTION>
SALOMON INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Dollars in millions
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Nine months ended September 30, 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income adjusted for noncash and non-operating activities -
Net income $ 599 $ 679
Depreciation, amortization and other 61 85
Gain on sale of The Mortgage Corporation - (31)
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Cash items included in net income 660 733
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Net (increase) decrease in operating assets -
Financial instruments and contractual commitments (21,666) 6,602
Commodities and related products and instruments (412) (44)
Collateralized short-term financing agreements (17,180) (10,884)
Receivables (1,966) (266)
Other 11 (126)
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Net (increase) in operating assets (41,213) (4,718)
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Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities -
Collateralized short-term financing agreements 39,972 (12,998)
Short-term borrowings (731) (1,977)
Financial and commodities-related instruments sold,
not yet purchased, and contractual commitments (6,334) 18,025
Payables and accrued liabilities 3,813 507
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Net increase in operating liabilities 36,720 3,557
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Net cash used in operating activities (3,833) (428)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of term debt 6,433 2,914
Issuance of guaranteed preferred beneficial interests
in Company subordinated debt securities - 345
Issuance of preferred stock, Series E - 250
Employee stock purchase and option plans 6 4
Term debt maturities and repurchases (2,830) (2,708)
Collateralized mortgage obligations (129) (380)
Purchase of common stock for treasury (103) (49)
Redemption of Series C preferred stock - (112)
Dividends on common stock (51) (50)
Dividends on preferred stock* (45) (54)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 3,281 160
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Assets securing collateralized mortgage obligations 131 456
Proceeds from the sale of Basis Petroleum 365 -
Proceeds from the sale of The Mortgage Corporation - 82
Property, plant and equipment (40) (104)
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Net cash provided by investing activities 456 434
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and interest bearing equivalents (96) 166
Cash and interest bearing equivalents at January 1, 1,230 1,454
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Cash and interest bearing equivalents at September 30, $ 1,134 $ 1,620
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<FN>
The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
and the Unaudited Consolidated Summary of Options and Contractual Commitments
are integral parts of this statement.
* For the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, dividends on preferred
stock were reduced by the aftertax impact ( $11 million and $16 million) of
interest rate swaps that effectively convert the Company's fixed-rate
obligations to variable-rate obligations.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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Salomon Inc and Subsidiaries
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 1997
1. Basis of Presentation
The Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
and prevailing industry practice, both of which require the use of
management's best judgment and estimates. Estimates, including the fair
value of financial instruments, may vary from actual results. In the
opinion of management, the statements of income, financial condition
and cash flows include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a
fair presentation for the periods presented. Certain reclassifications
have been made from amounts previously reported to conform to the
current year presentation. The Unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements include the accounts of Salomon Inc and all
majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"), with the
exception of Basis Petroleum, Inc. ("Basis"), which is presented as a
discontinued operation as discussed in Note 3. The Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with
the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
2. Accounting Policies
Derivatives Used for Trading Purposes
Derivative instruments ("derivatives" or "contractual commitments")
used for trading purposes are carried on the balance sheet at either
market value or, when market prices are not readily available, fair
value, with changes in value recognized currently in earnings.
Contractual commitments used for trading purposes include interest rate
swap agreements, swap options, caps and floors, options, warrants,
futures and forward contracts as well as commodity swaps, options,
futures and forward contracts. Contractual commitments in a net
receivable position, as well as options owned and warrants held, are
reported as assets in "Options and contractual commitments." Similarly,
contractual commitments in a net payable position, as well as options
written and warrants issued, are reported as liabilities in "Financial
options and contractual commitments" or "Commodities, including options
and contractual commitments." This category also includes the Company's
long-term obligations that have principal repayments directly linked to
equity securities of unaffiliated issuers for which the Company holds
in inventory a note exchangeable for the same equity securities. Margin
on futures contracts is included in "Receivables" and "Payables and
accrued liabilities." The market values (unrealized gains and losses)
associated with contractual commitments are reported net by
counterparty, provided a legally enforceable master netting agreement
exists, and are netted across products and against cash collateral when
such provisions are stated in the master netting agreement. Revenues
generated from derivative instruments used for trading purposes are
reported as "Principal transactions" and include realized gains and
losses as well as unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in
the market or fair value of such instruments.
Derivatives Used for Non-Trading Purposes
Non-trading derivative instruments which are designated as hedges must
be effective at reducing the risk associated with the exposure being
hedged and must be designated as a hedge at the inception of the
derivative contract. Accordingly, changes in the market or fair value
of the derivative instrument must
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be highly correlated with changes in the market or fair value of the
underlying hedged item. The Company monitors the effectiveness of its
hedges by periodically comparing the change in value of the derivative
instrument with the change in value of the underlying hedged item.
Contractual commitments used as hedges include interest rate swaps,
cross currency swaps and forward currency contracts. Interest rate
swaps, including cross currency swaps, are utilized to effectively
convert the Company's fixed rate preferred stock and guaranteed
preferred beneficial interests in Company subordinated debt securities
("TRUPS"), a portion of its short-term borrowings and the majority of
its fixed rate term debt to variable rate instruments. These swaps are
recorded "off-balance sheet," with accrued inflows and outflows
reflected as adjustments to interest expense and/or dividends, as
appropriate. Adjustments to preferred stock dividends are recorded on
an after tax basis. Upon early termination of an underlying hedged
instrument, the derivative is accounted for at market or fair value.
The impact of recording the market or fair value of the derivative
instrument "on-balance sheet" is recognized immediately in earnings.
Changes in market or fair value of such instruments, or realized gains
or losses resulting from the termination of such instruments, are
recognized currently in earnings.
The Company utilizes forward currency contracts to hedge a portion of
the currency exchange rate exposure relating to non-U.S. dollar term
debt issued by Salomon Inc (Parent Company). The impact of translating
the forward currency contracts and the related debt to prevailing
exchange rates is recognized currently in earnings. The Company also
utilizes forward currency contracts to hedge certain investments in
subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The
impact of marking open contracts to prevailing exchange rates and the
impact of realized gains or losses on maturing contracts, both net of
the related tax effects, are included in "Cumulative translation
adjustments" in Stockholders' equity as is the impact of translating
the investments being hedged. Upon the disposition of an investment in
a subsidiary with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar,
accumulated gains or losses previously included in "Cumulative
translation adjustments" are recognized immediately in earnings.
Derivative instruments that do not meet the criteria to be designated
as a hedge are considered trading derivatives and are recorded at
market or fair value.
3. Discontinued Operations
On May 1, 1997, the Company completed the sale of all of the
outstanding stock of Basis Petroleum, Inc. to Valero Energy Corporation
("Valero"). Upon closing, the Company received cash proceeds of $365
million and Valero common stock with a market value of $120 million,
which was subsequently converted to common stock of PG&E Corporation
and common stock of "New Valero". During the third quarter, the Company
liquidated its interest in the PG&E and New Valero common stock. In
July 1997, the Company paid Valero $3 million in connection with the
final determination of working capital. In addition, the Company is
entitled to participation payments based on a fixed notional throughput
and the difference, if any, between an average market crackspread, as
defined, and a base crackspread, as defined, over each of the next ten
years, but subject to the limitation that the total of the
participation payments is capped at $200 million, with a maximum of $35
million per year. Basis is classified as a discontinued operation in
the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
4. Commitments and Contingencies
Outstanding legal matters are discussed in Note 17 to the Audited
Consolidated Financial Statements
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included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996. Management of the Company, after consultation with
outside legal counsel, believes that the ultimate resolution of legal
proceedings and environmental matters (taking into consideration
applicable reserves) will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition; however, there could be a material
adverse impact on operating results in future periods depending in part
on the results for such periods. Additional information on legal
proceedings is included in "Item 1. Legal Proceedings."
The Company's ongoing process of upgrading its financial and operating
systems is focused on: supporting the multi-entity, multi-currency,
multi-time zone aspects of its businesses; improving control over
complex, cross-entity transactions; facilitating standardized
technology platforms, operating procedures, and fungibility of
resources around the world; eliminating redundant regional
applications; reducing future technology and operations costs; and
efficiently meeting market and regulatory changes. The Company also
anticipates incurring additional expenses to adapt systems for Year
2000 processing and the European Monetary Union through the Year 2000.
5. Guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in Company subordinated debt
securities
The Company has $345 million, or 13,800,000 TRUPS units, outstanding.
Each TRUPS unit includes a 9 1/4% mandatorily redeemable preferred
security of the SI Financing Trust I (the "Trust") and a purchase
contract which requires the holder to purchase, in 2021 (or earlier if
the Company elects to accelerate the contract), one depositary share
representing a one-twentieth interest in a share of Salomon Inc's 9
1/2% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F. The Trust, which is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was established for the sole
purpose of issuing the 9 1/4% preferred securities and common
securities and investing the proceeds in $356 million aggregate
principal amount of 9 1/4% subordinated debt securities issued by
Salomon Inc due June 30, 2026.
6. Net Capital
Certain U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries are subject to securities and
commodities regulations and capital adequacy requirements promulgated
by the regulatory and exchange authorities of the countries in which
they operate. The Company's principal regulated subsidiaries are
discussed below.
Salomon Brothers Inc ("SBI") is registered as a broker-dealer with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and is subject to the
SEC's Uniform Net Capital Rule, Rule 15c3-1, which requires net
capital, as defined under the alternative method, of not less than the
greater of 2% of aggregate debit items arising from customer
transactions, as defined, or 4% of funds required to be segregated for
customers' regulated commodity accounts, as defined. Although net
capital, aggregate debit items and funds required to be segregated
change from day to day, at September 30, 1997, SBI's net capital was
$1.2 billion, $1.0 billion in excess of regulatory requirements.
Salomon Brothers International Limited ("SBIL") is authorized to
conduct investment business in the United Kingdom by the Securities and
Futures Authority ("SFA") in accordance with the Financial Services Act
1986. The SFA requires SBIL to have available at all times financial
resources, as defined, sufficient to demonstrate continuing compliance
with its rules. At September 30, 1997, SBIL's financial resources were
$614 million in excess of regulatory requirements.
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Salomon Brothers Asia Limited ("SBAL") and Salomon Brothers AG ("SBAG")
are also subject to requirements to maintain specified levels of net
capital or its equivalent. At September 30, 1997, SBAL's net capital
was $255 million above the minimum required by Japan's Ministry of
Finance. SBAG's net capital was $40 million above the minimum required
by Germany's Banking Supervisory Authority.
In addition, in order to maintain its triple-A rating, Salomon Swapco
Inc ("Swapco") must maintain minimum levels of capital in accordance
with agreements with its rating agencies. At September 30, 1997, Swapco
was in compliance with all such agreements. Swapco's capital
requirements are dynamic, varying with the size and concentration of
its counterparty receivables.
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<CAPTION>
7. Summary of Revenues from Continuing Operations
The following tables present revenues, net of interest expense for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996.
Three Months Ended September 30, 1997
Principal
Transactions
& Net
Interest and Investment
(Dollars in millions) Dividends Banking Commissions Other Total
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Fixed income sales and trading $ 737 $ - $ 3 $ 11 $ 751
Equity sales and trading 5 - 86 5 96
Global investment banking - 233 - - 233
Commodities trading 16 - - - 16
Asset management 1 - 1 15 17
Other (3) - - (2) (5)
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Total revenues, net of interest expense $ 756 $ 233 $ 90 $ 29 $ 1,108
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended September 30, 1996
Principal
Transactions
& Net
Interest and Investment
(Dollars in millions) Dividends Banking Commissions Other Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed income sales and trading $ 595 $ - $ 3 $ - $ 598
Equity sales and trading (87) - 65 (4) (26)
Global investment banking - 187 - - 187
Commodities trading 36 - - - 36
Asset management 1 - - 12 13
Other (4) - 1 48 45
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Total revenues, net of interest expense $ 541 $ 187 $ 69 $ 56 $ 853
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997
Principal
Transactions
& Net
Interest and Investment
(Dollars in millions) Dividends Banking Commissions Other Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed income sales and trading $ 1,783 $ - $ 8 $ 11 $ 1,802
Equity sales and trading 283 - 280 5 568
Global investment banking - 674 - - 674
Commodities trading 132 - - - 132
Asset management 9 - 1 44 54
Other (6) - - (4) (10)
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Total revenues, net of interest expense $ 2,201 $ 674 $ 289 $ 56 $ 3,220
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996
Principal
Transactions
& Net
Interest and Investment
(Dollars in millions) Dividends Banking Commissions Other Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed income sales and trading $ 2,025 $ - $ 11 $ - $ 2,036
Equity sales and trading 88 - 222 (4) 306
Global investment banking - 619 - - 619
Commodities trading 253 - - - 253
Asset management 2 - - 34 36
Other 15 - 1 48 64
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Total revenues, net of interest expense $ 2,383 $ 619 $ 234 $ 78 $ 3,314
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8. Impact of New Accounting Standards
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures
about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." The Company
is currently assessing these statements, which are effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 1997 and establish standards for the
reporting and display of comprehensive income and disclosure related to
segments.
9. Recent Developments
The Company's Board of Directors has approved a merger in which the
Company will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Travelers Group Inc.
("Travelers"). Following the merger, the Company will be combined with
Travelers' subsidiary, Smith Barney Holdings Inc., to form Salomon
Smith Barney Holdings Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Travelers.
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In the merger, each share of the Company's common stock will be
exchanged for 1.695 shares of Travelers common stock (after the
three-for-two split of Travelers' common stock to be completed on
November 19, 1997). Each share of the Company's preferred stock will be
exchanged for a share of Travelers' preferred stock with substantially
identical terms, except that all the Travelers' preferred stock will
have general voting rights.
Travelers and the Company expect that the merger, which is expected to
close before the end of the year, will be accounted for using the
pooling of interests method of accounting. Travelers has informed
Salomon Inc that as a result of the merger, they expect Salomon Smith
Barney Holdings Inc. to record a restructuring charge of between $400
million and $500 million (after-tax) primarily for severance and costs
related to excess or unused office space and other facilities.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
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<CAPTION>
SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
Dollars in millions, except per share amounts Three Months Percent Nine Months Percent
Period ended September 30, 1997 1996 Change 1997 1996 Change
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Revenues, net of interest expense:
Global investment banking:
Advisory $ 87 $ 65 34 % $ 242 $ 197 23 %
Equity underwriting 82 83 (1) 212 268 (21)
Debt underwriting 64 39 64 220 154 43
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Total global investment banking 233 187 25 674 619 9
Fixed income sales and trading 751 598 26 1,802 2,036 (11)
Equity sales and trading 96 (26) n/m 568 306 86
Commodities trading 16 36 (56) 132 253 (48)
Asset management 17 13 31 54 36 50
Other (5) 45 n/m (10) 64 n/m
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Total revenues, net of interest expense $ 1,108 $ 853 30 % $ 3,220 $ 3,314 (3)%
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Income from continuing operations $ 206 $ 140 47 % $ 599 $ 748 (20)%
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Per common share:
Primary earnings from continuing operations $ 1.77 $ 1.15 $ 5.10 $ 6.56
Fully diluted earnings from continuing operations* 1.66 1.08 4.79 5.98
Cash dividends 0.16 0.16 0.48 0.48
Book value at period-end* 43.93 40.67 43.93 40.67
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Annualized return on average common stockholders'
equity from continuing operations:
Primary 16.2 % 12.4 % 16.1 % 24.9 %
Fully diluted* 15.4 11.7 15.3 22.5
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<FN>
*Assumes conversion of redeemable preferred stock unless such assumption
results in higher earnings per share, book value or return on equity than
determined under the primary method.
</FN>
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The Company recorded income from continuing operations of $206 million, or $1.66
per common share on a fully diluted basis, for the third quarter of 1997,
compared with $140 million, or $1.08 per common share for the third quarter of
1996. Income from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30,
1997 was $599 million, or $4.79 per common share on a fully diluted basis,
compared with $748 million, or $5.98 per common share for the first nine months
of 1996.
Global investment banking revenues (underwriting plus advisory) for the three
months ended September 30, 1997, were $233 million, a 25% increase over $187
million reported in last year's third quarter. Advisory and debt underwriting
revenues strengthened year over year while equity underwriting revenues were
about even with last year's third quarter. Investment banking revenues for the
nine months ended September 30, 1997 were $674 million, up from $619 million for
the comparable 1996 period.
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Fixed income sales and trading net revenues were $751 million in the third
quarter of 1997, up from $598 million in the year ago quarter. The increase
reflects continued strength in customer sales and trading as well as strong
proprietary trading results. Net revenues for the nine months ended September
30, 1997 were $1,802 million compared with $2,036 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996. The year-to-year decrease was attributable to lower
proprietary trading revenues partially offset by increased revenues from
customer sales and trading.
Equity sales and trading net revenues were $96 million in the 1997 third quarter
compared with negative revenues of $26 million for the third quarter of 1996.
Revenues for the third quarter of 1997 were adversely affected by a loss on a
risk arbitrage position in British Telecommunications PLC and MCI Communications
Corporation which has been largely liquidated, partially offset by a gain on the
sale of Valero Energy Corporation common stock received earlier this year in
connection with the sale of Basis Petroleum, Inc. Revenues for the third quarter
of 1996 were adversely affected by losses on long-term proprietary equity
strategies. For the nine months ended September 30, 1997, equity sales and
trading net revenues were $568 million, up from $306 million in the year ago
period, principally reflecting improved results in proprietary trading.
Net revenues from commodities trading activities, which are conducted by Phibro
Inc., were $16 million in the third quarter of 1997, compared with $36 million
in the year ago quarter. Net revenues for the nine months ended September 30,
1997 were $132 million compared with $253 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996.
Asset management revenues for the 1997 third quarter were $17 million compared
with $13 million in the year ago quarter. Revenues for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 were $54 million, up from $36 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 1996.
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<CAPTION>
Noninterest Expenses
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Nine Months
Period ended September 30, 1997 1996 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Compensation and employee-related expenses $ 595 $ 441 $ 1,706 $ 1,537
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Compensation expense ratio * 65 % 66 % 64 % 55 %
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Total non-compensation expenses $ 191 $ 180 $ 563 $ 532
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Non-compensation expense ratio ** 17 % 21 % 17 % 16 %
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<FN>
* Compensation and employee-related expenses as a percentage of earnings before
income taxes and compensation and employee-related expenses.
** Non-compensation expenses as a percentage of revenues, net of interest
expense.
</FN>
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Although operating results for the first nine months of 1997 were lower than the
comparable 1996 period, compensation and employee-related expenses were higher,
due to increased headcount and higher levels of market compensation in 1997.
The increases in non-compensation expenses in the first nine months of 1997 are
primarily the result of higher technology expenses. The growth in technology
expenses is due to increased technology consulting fees and desktop hardware and
software costs.
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<CAPTION>
Capital and Liquidity Management
Dollars in millions
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September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30,
Quarter ended 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Average Weekly Balance Sheet Information:
Government and government agency securities - U.S. $ 55,470 $ 50,279 $ 48,983 $ 48,978 $ 45,464
Government and government agency securities - non-U.S. 43,172 42,923 35,928 35,946 32,017
Financial options and contractual commitments 7,982 6,700 6,936 6,637 5,061
Other financial instruments owned 29,175 28,032 25,867 25,594 21,481
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Total financial instrument inventories 135,799 127,934 117,714 117,155 104,023
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Securities purchased under agreements to resell 76,738 73,378 69,983 64,573 60,971
Securities borrowed 12,544 13,749 13,201 16,488 16,672
Other assets 11,968 9,443 9,638 11,245 9,300
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Average total assets $ 237,049 $ 224,504 $ 210,536 $ 209,461 $ 190,966
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Period-end total assets $ 235,227 $ 235,953 $ 214,051 $ 194,881 $ 190,987
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Period-end net assets* $ 166,149 $ 173,406 $ 143,733 $ 138,345 $ 129,335
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Average net assets* $ 160,311 $ 151,126 $ 140,553 $ 144,888 $ 129,995
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Average net assets, excluding securities borrowed and
government and government agency securities* $ 49,125 $ 44,175 $ 42,441 $ 43,476 $ 35,842
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Average equity** $ 5,919 $ 5,786 $ 5,728 $ 5,700 $ 5,612
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Ratios at period-end:**
Working capital coverage 1.15 1.14 1.13 1.12 1.11
Total capital basis double leverage .63 .65 .74 .76 .81
Average net assets to average equity 27.1 26.1 24.5 25.4 23.2
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Common shares outstanding (in millions) 107.5 107.4 109.2 109.0 105.3
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<FN>
* Net assets are total assets less the lower of securities purchased under
agreements to resell or securities sold under agreements to repurchase.
** Average equity is based on month-end balances; for equity-based ratios,
"total equity" includes common equity, perpetual preferred stock, TRUPS and
redeemable preferred stock.
</FN>
</TABLE>
Average assets for the third quarter of 1997 were $237 billion, up from $225
billion in the second quarter of 1997. Due to the nature of the Company's
trading and funding activities, including its matched-book activities, it is not
uncommon for the Company's asset levels to fluctuate from period to period.
The Company's long-term capital includes common equity, redeemable preferred
stock, perpetual preferred stock, TRUPS, unsecured obligations and long-term
deferred taxes. Long-term capital includes all amounts maturing beyond one year
and a portion of amounts maturing between six months and one year (weighted by
maturity), and excludes all amounts scheduled to mature within six months.
Long-term capital increased from $16.8 billion at December 31, 1996 to $19.3
billion at September 30, 1997, principally due to the net increase of
approximately $3.3 billion in the level of term debt since year-end. The Company
manages the level of long-term capital to be the greater of 110% of working
capital or the capital required to maintain a total capital basis double
leverage ratio of 1.0.
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On October 17, 1997, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. converted 140,000 shares ($140
million) of Series A cumulative preferred stock into Salomon Inc common stock
(3.7 million shares).
The Company's long-term debt to equity ratio was 2.4 at September 30, 1997. For
this ratio, redeemable preferred stock is treated as common equity; preferred
stock and TRUPS are treated as equity only to the extent that, in total, they
are not greater than 15% of total equity. Amounts in excess of 15% are treated
as long-term debt. Long-term debt excludes 50% of first year maturities.
As of October 31, 1997, the Company's credit ratings were as follows:
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Thomson
Moody's S&P Fitch Duff & Phelps IBCA Bankwatch
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Long-term debt Baa1 BBB A- A- A- A
Commercial paper P-2 A2 F-1 D-1 A1 TBW-1
Issuer - - - - B/C B/C
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Salomon Brothers' trading portfolio of high-yield securities, carried at market
value, totaled $6.4 billion at September 30, 1997, compared with $4.4 billion at
December 31, 1996. High-yield securities include corporate debt, convertible
debt, preferred and convertible preferred equity securities rated lower than
"triple B-" by internationally recognized rating agencies as well as sovereign
debt issued by less developed countries in currencies other than their local
currencies and which are not collateralized by U.S. government securities. For
example, high-yield securities exclude the collateralized portion of "Brady
Bonds," but include such securities to the extent they are not collateralized.
Unrated securities with market yields comparable to entities rated below "triple
B-" are also included in high-yield securities. The largest single high-yield
exposure to a single counterparty was $554 million at September 30, 1997. In
addition, at September 30, 1997 the Company had $166 million in bank loan
commitments outstanding.
Book value per share increased to $43.93 at September 30, 1997, from $40.03 at
December 31, 1996. Through September 30, 1997, the Company repurchased two
million common shares for treasury in 1997 at an average price of $51.65 per
share. Shares authorized for additional repurchase by the Company's Board of
Directors totaled approximately 6.5 million at September 30, 1997.
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<CAPTION>
SUMMARY OF SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30,
Dollars in millions, except per share amounts 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the quarter:
Revenues, net of interest expense:
Global investment banking:
Advisory $ 87 $ 83 $ 72 $ 75 $ 65
Equity underwriting 82 72 58 66 83
Debt underwriting 64 66 90 93 39
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Total global investment banking 233 221 220 234 187
Fixed income sales and trading 751 532 519 588 598
Equity sales and trading 96 229 243 83 (26)
Commodities trading 16 91 25 100 36
Asset management 17 20 17 15 13
Other (5) (3) (2) 33 45
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Revenues, net of interest expense 1,108 1,090 1,022 1,053 853
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Noninterest expenses:
Compensation and employee-related 595 546 565 502 441
Other noninterest expenses 191 194 178 186 180
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Total noninterest expenses 786 740 743 688 621
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes 322 350 279 365 232
Income tax expense 116 130 106 131 92
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Income from continuing operations 206 220 173 234 140
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax - - - (296) (28)
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Net income (loss) $ 206 $ 220 $ 173 $ (62) $ 112
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Annualized return on average common stockholders'
equity from continuing operations:
Primary 16.2% 17.9% 14.0% 21.1% 12.4%
Fully diluted* 15.4 17.0 13.4 19.6 11.7
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Per common share:
Primary earnings from continuing operations $ 1.77 $ 1.89 $ 1.44 $ 2.03 $ 1.15
Primary earnings (loss) 1.77 1.89 1.44 (0.71) 0.88
Fully diluted earnings from continuing operations* 1.66 1.77 1.37 1.88 1.08
Fully diluted earnings (loss)* 1.66 1.77 1.37 (0.71) 0.85
Cash dividends 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16
High market price 79 15/16 58 5/8 61 3/8 49 46 7/8
Low market price 53 13/16 49 46 44 1/8 38
Ending market price 75 3/16 55 5/8 49 7/8 47 1/8 45 5/8
Book value at period-end 43.93 42.52 41.13 40.03 40.67
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Full-time employees:
Salomon Brothers 7,269 7,027 6,858 6,808 6,683
Salomon Inc (excluding Basis) 7,514 7,294 7,151 7,146 7,084
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<FN>
* Assumes conversion of redeemable preferred stock outstanding unless such
assumption results in higher returns on equity or earnings per share than
determined under the primary method.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On June 9, 1997, the Company's subsidiary, Philipp Brothers, Inc.,
received an information request from USEPA pursuant to Section 104(e)
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act of 1980 (CERCLA) regarding activities relating to the Bunker Hill
Superfund Site in Kellogg, Idaho. On June 26, 1997, the U.S.
Departments of Agriculture and Interior and the Coeur D'Alene Tribe
gave notice to Philipp Brothers, Inc. of their intention to join
Philipp Brothers, Inc. as a defendant in an action brought, under
CERCLA, in the Federal District Court in Idaho to recover natural
resource damages caused by activities in the "Coeur D'Alene Basin," an
area in northern Idaho encompassing the Bunker Hill Superfund Site. On
August 29, 1997, the United States moved, in the Federal District Court
in Idaho, for leave to amend its complaint in United States v. Asarco
Incorporated et al (D.C. Ida., Civ. No. 96-0122-N-EJL) to join 23
additional parties, including Philipp Brothers, Inc., as defendants in
an action brought by the United States to recover response costs and
natural resource damages under CERCLA. On the same date, the Coeur
D'Alene Tribe moved, in the same court, for leave to amend its
complaint in Coeur D'Alene Tribe v. Asarco Incorporated et al (D.C.
Ida., Civ. No. 91-0342-N-EJL) to join 13 additional parties, including
Philipp Brothers, Inc., as defendants in an action brought by the Tribe
to recover natural resource damages under CERCLA. The court has not
ruled on plaintiff's motion in either action. The Company cannot
determine at this time the extent of its liability, if any, under
CERCLA with respect to the Bunker Hill Superfund Site, although the
Company believes that it conducted no activities which give rise to
such liability.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
12.a Calculation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges*
12.b Calculation of ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and
preferred dividends*
27 Financial Data Schedule*
*filed herewith
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 24,
1997, reporting under Item 5 ("Other Events") and Item 7 ("Financial
Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits") exhibit 2,
Agreement and Plan of Merger and exhibit 99, the issuance of a press
release announcing the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement.
The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 24,
1997, reporting under Item 5 ("Other Events") and Item 7 ("Financial
Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits") exhibit
23.01 and 23.02, Consents of Independent Certified Public Accounts,
exhibit 99.01, Travelers Group Inc. December 31, 1996 Annual Report on
Form 10-K, exhibit 99.02, Travelers Group Inc. June 30, 1997 Quarterly
Report of Form 10-Q, exhibit 99.03, Smith Barney Holdings Inc. December
31, 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K, exhibit 99.04, Smith Barney
Holdings Inc. June 30, 1997 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, exhibit
99.05, Travelers Pro Forma Financials and exhibit 99.06, Smith Barney
Pro Forma Financials.
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The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 21, 1997,
reporting under Item 5 ("Other Events") and Item 7 ("Financial
Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits") the issuance
of a press release.
The Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 28, 1997,
reporting under Item 5 ("Other Events") and Item 7 ("Financial
Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits") exhibit 23,
Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP and exhibit 99, Form 10-K/A-2 of
Travelers Group Inc.
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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.
SALOMON INC
(Registrant)
Date November 13, 1997 /s/ Jerome H. Bailey
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Chief Financial Officer
Date November 13, 1997 /s/ Arnold S. Olshin
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Secretary
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Form 10-Q Exhibit Index
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit Number
12.a Calculation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges
12.b Calculation of ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and
preferred dividends
27 Financial Data Schedule
