SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarter ended: Commission File Number:
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 1-13816
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 22-3263609
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(State or other juris- (IRS Employer Identification
diction of incorporation Number)
or organization)
3 GATEWAY CENTER
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
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(201) 802-8000
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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 the filing
requirements for at least the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Number of Shares Outstanding
Class at October 31, 1996
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COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE 50,486,473
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 1996 (unaudited)
and December 31, 1995 3
Consolidated statements of operations for the three months and
nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 (unaudited) 4
Consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for the three
months and nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995
(unaudited) 5
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months and
nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 (unaudited) 6
Notes to consolidated interim financial statements 7
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
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OPERATIONS 10
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 14
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ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES None
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF
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SECURITY HOLDERS None
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 14
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PART I - ITEM 1
EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except par value per share)
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<CAPTION>
September 30, December 31,
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ASSETS: 1996 1995
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(unaudited)
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Fixed maturities - held to maturity, at amortized cost (market
value: 1996, $91,988; 1995, $100,043) ...................... $ 83,987 $ 87,903
Fixed maturities- available for sale, at market value
(amortized cost: 1996, $3,016,093 ; 1995, $2,783,903 ) ..... 3,068,611 2,886,070
Equity securities, at market value (cost: 1996, $115,093 ;
1995, $105,176) ............................................ 131,371 131,192
Short-term investments ....................................... 111,567 76,649
Other invested assets ........................................ 9,853 5,566
Cash ......................................................... 50,104 50,912
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Total investments and cash ................................... 3,455,493 3,238,292
Premiums receivable .......................................... 271,707 295,805
Funds held by reinsureds ..................................... 172,085 171,384
Reinsurance receivables ...................................... 715,768 712,002
Deferred acquisition costs ................................... 84,526 80,019
Prepaid reinsurance premiums ................................. 7,326 2,334
Accrued investment income .................................... 48,872 48,423
Deferred tax asset ........................................... 136,527 112,599
Other assets ................................................. 32,794 17,504
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TOTAL ASSETS ................................................. $ 4,925,098 $ 4,678,362
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LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss
adjustment expenses ......................................... $ 3,081,757 $ 2,969,341
Unearned premium reserve ..................................... 353,682 294,291
Funds held under reinsurance treaties ........................ 220,761 195,864
Losses in the course of payment .............................. 79,395 75,453
Contingent commissions ....................................... 69,544 66,725
Other net payable to reinsurers .............................. 19,657 9,203
Current federal income taxes ................................. 1,640 20,843
Other liabilities ............................................ 84,071 63,048
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Total liabilities .......................................... 3,910,507 3,694,768
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value: $0.01; 50 million shares
authorized; no shares issued and outstanding ............... -- --
Common stock, par value: $0.01; 200 million shares
authorized; 50.8 million shares issued ..................... 508 508
Paid-in capital .............................................. 389,132 387,349
Unearned compensation ........................................ (424) (692)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments .... 44,717 83,726
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment ........... (7,823) (7,838)
Retained earnings ............................................ 595,697 520,541
Treasury stock, at cost; 0.3 million shares in 1996 .......... (7,216) --
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Total stockholders' equity ................................. 1,014,591 983,594
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ................... $ 4,925,098 $ 4,678,362
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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(unaudited)
REVENUES:
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Premiums earned .......................... $ 245,341 $ 242,349 $ 674,416 $ 652,856
Net investment income .................... 49,467 42,866 140,496 122,086
Other income/(loss) ...................... (13) (883) 230 (3,763)
Net realized capital gain/(loss) ......... (6,505) (609) 979 22,147
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Total revenues ........................... 288,290 283,723 816,121 793,326
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CLAIMS AND EXPENSES:
Incurred loss and loss adjustment expenses 179,856 185,836 496,411 490,349
Commission and brokerage expenses ........ 65,402 58,535 175,687 169,969
Other underwriting expenses .............. 13,750 15,140 41,661 44,644
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Total claims and expenses ................ 259,008 259,511 713,759 704,962
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES ...................... 29,282 24,212 102,362 88,364
Income tax ............................... 6,063 3,498 22,653 17,149
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NET INCOME ............................... $ 23,219 $ 20,714 $ 79,709 $ 71,215
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PER SHARE DATA:
Average shares outstanding (000's) .... 50,487 50,000 50,592 50,000
Net income per share .................. $ 0.46 $ 0.41 $ 1.58 $ 1.42
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES
IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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(unaudited)
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COMMON STOCK (shares outstanding):
Balance, beginning of period ........................ 50,486,638 50,000,000 50,792,869 50,000,000
Issued during the period ............................ -- -- -- --
Treasury stock acquired during period ............... -- -- (306,231) --
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Balance net of treasury stock, end of period ........ 50,486,638 50,000,000 50,486,638 50,000,000
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COMMON STOCK (par value):
Balance, beginning of period ........................ $ 508 $ 500 $ 508 $ 500
Issued during the period ............................ -- -- -- --
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Balance, end of period .............................. 508 500 508 500
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ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL:
Balance, beginning of period ........................ 389,132 283,076 387,349 283,076
Contributions during the period ..................... -- -- 1,783 --
Common stock issued during period ................... -- -- -- --
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Balance, end of period .............................. 389,132 283,076 389,132 283,076
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UNEARNED COMPENSATION
Balance, beginning of period ........................ (513) -- (692) --
Net (increase) decrease during the period ........... 89 -- 268 --
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Balance, end of period .............................. (424) -- (424) --
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NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION(DEPRECIATION)
ON INVESTMENTS, NET OF DEFERRED TAXES:
Balance, beginning of period ........................ 25,663 30,317 83,726 (58,172)
Net increase (decrease) during the period ........... 19,054 22,630 (39,009) 111,119
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Balance, end of period .............................. 44,717 52,947 44,717 52,947
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CUMULATIVE TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS:
Balance, beginning of period ........................ (8,779) (8,343) (7,838) (11,255)
Net increase (decrease) during the period ........... 956 (61) 15 2,851
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Balance, end of period .............................. (7,823) (8,404) (7,823) (8,404)
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RETAINED EARNINGS:
Balance, beginning of period ........................ 573,993 571,819 520,541 526,818
Net income .......................................... 23,219 20,714 79,709 71,215
Dividends declared ($0.03 and $0.09 per share in 1996
and $0.00 and $0.11 per share in 1995) ........... (1,515) -- (4,553) (5,500)
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Balance, end of period .............................. 595,697 592,533 595,697 592,533
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TREASURY STOCK AT COST:
Balance, beginning of period ........................ (7,216) -- -- --
Treasury stock acquired during period ............... -- -- (7,216) --
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Balance, end of period .............................. (7,216) -- (7,216) --
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, END OF PERIOD ........... $ 1,014,591 $ 920,652 $ 1,014,591 $ 920,652
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1996 1995 1996 1995
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: (unaudited)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income ....................................................... $ 23,219 $ 20,714 $ 79,709 $ 71,215
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
(Increase) decrease in premiums receivable ................. 28,424 5,668 21,846 4,659
(Increase) decrease in funds held by reinsureds, net ....... (2,748) 13,154 22,822 36,232
(Increase) decrease in reinsurance receivables ............. 9,728 (21,754) (3,772) 14,579
(Increase) decrease in deferred tax asset .................. 598 (1,783) (3,372) (3,135)
Increase (decrease) in reserve for losses and loss
adjustment expenses ....................................... 24,740 79,456 121,344 129,936
Increase (decrease) in unearned premiums ................... 30,925 20,104 60,232 28,949
(Increase) decrease in other assets and liabilities ........ 322 (8,700) (12,573) 16,837
Non cash compensation expense .............................. 88 -- 267 --
Accrual of bond discount/amortization of bond premium ...... (1,384) 6,393 (305) 3,626
Realized capital (gains) losses ............................ 6,505 609 (979) (22,147)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities .............. 120,417 113,861 285,219 280,751
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES :
Proceeds from fixed maturities matured/called - held to maturity . 239 9,612 10,483 15,788
Proceeds from fixed maturities matured/called - available for sale 44,690 29,660 105,421 124,200
Proceeds from fixed maturities sold - available for sale ......... 718,983 326,922 992,397 556,102
Proceeds from equity securities sold ............................. 86,817 43,702 150,212 119,172
Cost of fixed maturities acquired - held to maturity ............. -- (1,608) (25) (10)
Cost of fixed maturities acquired - available for sale ........... (922,241) (439,390) (1,358,330) (1,012,945)
Cost of equity securities acquired ............................... (87,159) (25,683) (141,037) (82,640)
Cost of other invested assets acquired ........................... (1,425) -- (4,326) (1,687)
Net (purchases) sales of short-term securities ................... 10,239 (63,205) (35,409) (39,099)
Net increase (decrease) in unsettled securities transactions ..... 27,683 (5,166) 26,532 1,010
Net increase (decrease) in collateral for loaned securities ...... -- 29,238 (19,897) 55,003
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities .............. (122,174) (95,918) (273,979) (265,106)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of treasury stock ....................................... -- -- (7,216) --
Contributions during the period .................................. -- -- 1,783 --
Dividends paid to stockholders ................................... (1,516) -- (4,554) (5,500)
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Net cash used in financing activities ............................ (1,516) -- (9,987) (5,500)
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH .......................... (2,039) (2,953) (2,061) (689)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash .................................. (5,312) 14,990 (808) 9,456
Cash, beginning of period ........................................ 55,416 38,874 50,912 44,408
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Cash, end of period .............................................. $ 50,104 $ 53,864 $ 50,104 $ 53,864
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Supplemental cash flow information
Cash transactions:
Income taxes paid (received), net ................................ $ 14,202 $ 15,984 $ 43,523 $ 4,134
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
1. GENERAL
Certain financial information which is normally included in annual financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
has been omitted since it is not required for interim reporting purposes. The
consolidated financial statements of Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc. (the
"Company") for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1996 and
1995 include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which, in
the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of results on
an interim basis. The year end balance sheet data was derived from audited
financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally
accepted accounting principles. The results for the three months and nine months
ended September 30, 1996 and 1995 are not necessarily indicative of the results
for a full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the years
ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993.
2. CONTINGENCIES
The Company continues to receive claims under expired contracts which assert
alleged injuries and/or damages relating to or resulting from toxic torts, toxic
waste and other hazardous substances, such as asbestos. The Company's asbestos
claims typically involve potential liability for bodily injury from exposure to
asbestos or for property damage resulting from asbestos or products containing
asbestos. The Company's environmental claims typically involve potential
liability for (i) the mitigation or remediation of environmental contamination
or (ii) bodily injury or property damages caused by the release of hazardous
substances into the land, air or water.
The Company's reserves include an estimate of the Company's ultimate liability
for asbestos and environmental claims for which ultimate value cannot be
estimated using traditional reserving techniques. There are significant
uncertainties in estimating the amount of the Company's potential losses from
asbestos and environmental claims. Among the complications are: (i) potentially
long waiting periods between exposure and manifestation of any bodily injury or
property damage; (ii) difficulty in identifying sources of asbestos or
environmental contamination; (iii) difficulty in properly allocating
responsibility and/or liability for asbestos or environmental damage; (iv)
changes in underlying laws and judicial interpretation of those laws; (v)
potential for an asbestos or environmental claim to involve many insurance
providers over many policy periods; (vi) long reporting delays, both from
insureds to insurance companies and ceding companies to reinsurers; (vii)
limited historical data concerning asbestos and environmental losses; (viii)
questions concerning interpretation and application of insurance and reinsurance
coverage; and (ix) uncertainty regarding the number and identity of insureds
with potential asbestos or environmental exposure.
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(continued)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Management believes that these issues are not likely to be resolved in the near
future. Given these uncertainties, management believes that no meaningful range
for such ultimate losses can be established. The Company establishes reserves to
the extent that, in the judgment of management, the facts and prevailing law
reflect an exposure for the Company or its ceding companies'. In connection with
its initial public offering in October 1995, the Company purchased an aggregate
stop loss retrocession agreement (the "Stop Loss Agreement") from Gibraltar
Casualty Company ("Gibraltar"), an affiliate of the Company's former parent, The
Prudential Insurance Company of America ("The Prudential"). This coverage
protects the Company's consolidated earnings against up to $375.0 million of the
first $400.0 million of adverse development, if any, on the Company's
consolidated reserves for losses, allocated loss adjustment expenses and
uncollectible reinsurance at June 30, 1995 (December 31, 1994 for catastrophe
losses). Through September 30, 1996, $65.5 million has been ceded under this
agreement. Due to the uncertainties discussed above, the ultimate losses may
vary materially from current loss reserves and, if coverage under the Stop Loss
Agreement is exhausted, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
future financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The following table shows the development of prior year asbestos and
environmental reserves on both a gross and net of retrocessional basis for the
three months and nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995:
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
1996 1995 1996 1995
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Gross Basis:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning of period reserves $ 418,076 $ 431,981 $ 428,495 $ 445,537
Incurred losses ............ 15,637 2,707 27,604 8,711
Paid losses ................ (9,787) (302) (32,173) (19,862)
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End of period reserves ..... $ 423,926 $ 434,386 $ 423,926 $ 434,386
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Net Basis:
Beginning of period reserves $ 197,508 $ 191,311 $ 197,668 $ 203,676
Incurred losses ............ -- -- -- --
Paid losses ................ 5,241 1,872 5,081 (10,493)
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End of period reserves ..... $ 202,749 $ 193,183 $ 202,749 $ 193,183
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(continued)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
At September 30, 1996, the gross reserves for asbestos and environmental losses
was comprised of $105,494 representing case reserves reported by ceding
companies, $51,451 representing additional case reserves established by the
Company on assumed reinsurance claims, $51,919 representing case reserves
established by the Company on direct excess insurance claims and $215,062
representing IBNR reserves. To the extent loss reserves on assumed reinsurance
need to be increased and were not ceded to unaffiliated reinsurers under
existing reinsurance agreements, the Company would be entitled to certain
reimbursements under the Stop Loss Agreement. To the extent loss reserves on
direct excess insurance policies needed to be increased and were not ceded to
unaffiliated reinsurers under existing reinsurance agreements, the Company would
be entitled to 100% protection from Gibraltar under a retrocessional agreement
in place since 1986. While there can be no assurance that reserves for and
losses from these claims would not increase in the future, management believes
that the Company's existing reserves and ceded reinsurance arrangements,
including reimbursements available under the Stop Loss Agreement, lessen the
probability that such increases, if any, would have a material adverse effect on
the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company is also named in various legal proceedings incidental to its normal
business activities. In the opinion of management, none of these proceedings is
likely to have a material adverse effect upon the financial condition, results
of operations or cash flows of the Company.
The Prudential sells annuities which are purchased by property and casualty
insurance companies to settle certain types of claim liabilities. In 1993 and
prior, the Company, for a fee, accepted the claim payment obligation of the
property and casualty insurer, and, concurrently, became the owner of the
annuity or assignee of the annuity proceeds. In these circumstances, the Company
would be liable if The Prudential were unable to make the annuity payments. The
estimated cost to replace all such annuities for which the Company was
contingently liable at September 30, 1996 was $135,494.
The Company has purchased annuities from an unaffiliated life insurance company
to settle certain claim liabilities of the Company. Should the life insurance
company become unable to make the annuity payments, the Company would be liable.
The estimated cost to replace such annuities at September 30, 1996 was $9,026.
3. CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS
The increase in the Company's paid in capital in the nine months ended September
30, 1996 represents the tax benefits attributable to the difference between the
amount of compensation expense deductible for tax purposes with respect to stock
awards and the amount of such compensation expense reflected in the Company's
financial statements. In addition, on April 4, 1996, pursuant to the Company's
stock incentive plan, the Company acquired 306,231 shares of its common stock at
a cost of $7,216 from the Company's Chief Executive Officer to fund required
withholding taxes.
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PART I - ITEM 2
EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 1995
PREMIUMS. Gross premiums written increased 5.4% to $282.4 million in the
three months ended September 30, 1996 from $268.0 million in the three months
ended September 30, 1995. Factors contributing to this increase included a 28.0%
increase (to $81.1 million) in U.S. broker treaty operations, a 5.4% increase
(to $46.0 million) in marine, aviation and surety operations, a 3.5% increase
(to $24.9 million) in facultative operations and a 1.7% increase (to $33.7
million) in U.S. direct treaty reinsurance and insurance operations. These
increases were partially offset by a 6.9% decrease (to $96.7 million) in
international operations.
Ceded premiums increased to $7.4 million in the three months ended September
30, 1996 from $6.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 1995. This
increase was attributable to common account retrocessions by ceding sources.
Net premiums written increased by 5.1% to $275.0 million in the three months
ended September 30, 1996 from $261.7 million in the three months ended September
30, 1995 as the increases in gross premiums written more than offset the
increase in ceded premiums.
REVENUES. Net premiums earned increased by 1.2% to $245.3 million in the
three months ended September 30, 1996 from $242.3 million in the three months
ended September 30, 1995, generally consistent with the growth in net premiums
written over the preceding year.
Net investment income increased 15.4% to $49.5 million in the three months
ended September 30, 1996 from $42.9 million in the three months ended September
30, 1995, reflecting both the effect of investing the $402.3 million of cash
flow (of which $311.3 million was cash flow from operations and $91.0 million
was cash flow from a capital contribution from the Company's former parent,
which contribution was simultaneous with a $140.0 million ($91.0 million after
tax) reinsurance premium paid out of operating cash flow by the Company to an
affiliate of the former parent in connection with the Company's initial public
offering in October, 1995) in the twelve months ended September 30, 1996 and
higher yields earned on the investment portfolio. The annualized pre-tax yield
on average cash and invested assets improved to 6.0% in the three months ended
September 30, 1996 from 5.8% in the three months ended September 30, 1995.
Net realized capital losses were $6.5 million in the three months ended
September 30, 1996, compared to $0.6 million in the three months ended September
30, 1995. In both periods, realized capital losses on the sale of fixed
maturities, oriented to enhancing yields, more than offset capital gains
realized on the sale of equity securities.
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EXPENSES. Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") decreased by
3.2% to $179.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 1996 from $185.8
million in the three months ended September 30, 1995. The Company's loss and LAE
ratio decreased by 3.4 percentage points to 73.3% in the three months ended
September 30, 1996 from 76.7% in the three months ended September 30, 1995
mainly reflecting reduced weather-related losses and changes in the Company's
business mix. Net incurred losses and LAE for the three months ended September
30, 1996 reflected ceded losses and LAE of $18.5 million compared to ceded
losses and LAE of $12.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 1995.
Underwriting expenses increased by 7.4% to $79.2 million in the three months
ended September 30, 1996 from $73.7 million in the three months ended September
30, 1995. Commission and brokerage expenses increased by $6.9 million,
principally reflecting commission increases relating to premium growth, the
commission impact of changes in the business mix and favorable loss experience
on contracts with adjustable commission features. Other underwriting expenses
decreased by $1.4 million, reflecting the impact of the Company's continuing
expense reduction initiatives. The Company had 409 employees at September 30,
1996 compared to 453 employees at September 30, 1995. The Company's expense
ratio was 32.3% in the three months ended September 30, 1996 compared to 30.4%
in the three months ended September 30, 1995.
The Company's combined ratio decreased to 105.6% in the three months ended
September 30, 1996 from 107.1% in the three months ended September 30, 1995.
INCOME TAXES. The Company recognized income tax expense of $6.1 million in
the three months ended September 30, 1996 compared to $3.5 million in the three
months ended September 30, 1995. The principal cause of this change was the
increase in pre-tax income.
NET INCOME. Net income was $23.2 million in the three months ended September
30, 1996 compared to $20.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 1995.
This mainly reflected higher investment income and improved underwriting
results, partially offset by higher net realized capital losses.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 1995
PREMIUMS. Gross premiums written increased 8.4% to $759.8 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 from $701.1 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 1995. Factors contributing to this increase included a 19.0%
increase (to $61.2 million) in U.S. facultative operations, mainly reflecting
growth in specialty casualty business, a 17.2% increase (to $209.0 million) in
U.S. broker treaty operations, also reflecting growth in specialty casualty
business, a 16.4% increase (to $106.2 million) in U.S. direct treaty reinsurance
and insurance operations, largely attributable to growth in primary insurance
written through Everest National and a 3.5% increase (to $119.5 million) in
marine, aviation and surety operations. These increases were partially offset by
a 0.3% decrease (to $263.7 million) in international operations.
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Ceded premiums increased to $30.1 million in the nine months ended September
30, 1996, from $20.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1995. This
increase was attributable to common account retrocessions by ceding sources.
Net premiums written increased by 7.2% to $729.7 million in the nine months
ended September, 1996 from $680.8 million in the nine months ended September 30,
1995 as the increases in gross premiums written more than offset the increase in
ceded premiums.
REVENUES. Net premiums earned increased by 3.3% to $674.4 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 from $652.9 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 1995, generally consistent with the growth in net premiums written
over the preceding year.
Net investment income increased 15.1% to $140.5 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 1996 from $122.1 million in the nine months ended September
30, 1995, reflecting the effect of investing the $402.3 million of cash flow (of
which $311.3 million was cash flow from operations and $91.0 million was cash
flow from a capital contribution from the Company's former parent, which
contribution was simultaneous with a $140.0 million ($91.0 million after tax)
reinsurance premium paid out of operating cash flow by the Company to an
affiliate of the former parent in connection with the Company's initial public
offering in October, 1995) in the twelve months ended September 30, 1996. The
annualized pre-tax yield on average cash and invested assets remained at 5.8% in
the nine months ended September 30, 1996, the same as the 5.8% yield in the nine
months ended September 30, 1995.
Net realized capital gains were $1.0 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, compared to $22.1 million in the nine months ended September
30, 1995. Gains in both periods, arising from activity in the Company's
portfolio of equity securities including, in 1995, a $20.2 million gain on the
sale of one half of the Company's investment in the common stock of Corporacion
MAPFRE S.A.("MAPFRE"), an insurance group in Spain, were partially offset by
losses arising from sales of fixed maturity securities.
EXPENSES. Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") increased by
1.2% to $496.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1996 from $490.3
million in the nine months ended September 30, 1995. The Company's loss and LAE
ratio decreased by 1.5 percentage points to 73.6% in the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 from 75.1% in the nine months ended September 30, 1995. This
improvement was attributable principally to lower catastrophe losses which
totaled $7.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to
$15.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1995, and changes in the
Company's business mix. Net incurred losses and LAE for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 reflected ceded losses and LAE of $87.9 million compared to
ceded losses and LAE of $20.2 million in the nine months ended September 30,
1995.
Underwriting expenses increased by 1.3% to $217.3 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 1996 from $214.6 million in the nine months ended September
30, 1995. Commission and brokerage expenses increased by $5.7 million, which was
generally consistent with the increase in premiums coupled with a reduction in
contingent commission expense. Other underwriting expenses decreased by $3.0
million, reflecting the impact of the Company's continuing expense reduction
initiatives. The Company's expense ratio was 32.3% in the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 compared to 32.8% in the nine months ended September 30,
1995.
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The Company's combined ratio decreased to 105.8% in the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 from 108.0% in the nine months ended September 30, 1995.
INCOME TAXES. The Company recognized income tax expense of $22.7 million in
the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to $17.2 million in the nine
months ended September 30, 1995. The principal cause of this change was the
increase in pre-tax income.
NET INCOME. Net income was $79.7 million in the nine months ended September
30, 1996 compared to $71.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1995.
This improvement mainly reflected higher investment income and improved
underwriting results, partially offset by lower net realized capital gains.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
INVESTED ASSETS. Aggregate invested assets, including cash and short-term
investments, were $3,455.5 million at September 30, 1996 and $3,238.3 million at
December 31, 1995. The increase in invested assets between December 31, 1995 and
September 30, 1996 resulted primarily from cash flow from operations of $285.2
million generated during the nine months ended September 30, 1996 partially
offset by a decrease of $58.4 million in net appreciation on investments.
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY. The Company's stockholders' equity increased to
$1,014.6 million as of September 30, 1996, from $983.6 million as of December
31, 1995 principally reflecting net income of $79.7 for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996, which was partially offset by a decrease of $39.0 million in
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of deferred taxes.
Dividends of $4.6 million were declared and paid by the Company and $7.2 million
of treasury stock was acquired in the nine months ended September 30, 1996.
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
OTHER INFORMATION
PART II - ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is subject to litigation and arbitration in the normal course of its
business. Management does not believe that any such pending litigation or
arbitration will have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows.
PART II - ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibit Index:
Exhibit No. Description Location
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27 Financial Data Schedule Filed
herewith
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
A report on Form 8-K, dated August 8, 1996, was filed on August 9, 1996,
announcing, among other things, (i) that Deloitte & Touche LLP was
dismissed as the Company's independent accountants, (ii) that Coopers &
Lybrand L.L.P. has been engaged by the Company as its new independent
accountants, and (iii) that a press release (which was attached to that
report as an exhibit) was issued by the Company announcing that Robert A.
Mulderig has become a Director of the Company.
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EVEREST REINSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
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.
Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc.
(Registrant)
- By: /s/ Robert P. Jacobson
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Robert P. Jacobson
Duly Authorized Officer,
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and
Comptroller
Dated: October 31, 1996
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