LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORP
10-K405/A, 1997-10-03
FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE
Previous: LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORP, 8-K/A, 1997-10-03
Next: LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORP, DEF 14A, 1997-10-03




================================================================================

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                               -----------------

                                   FORM 10-K/A

                               -----------------

                                 AMENDMENT NO. 2

[x]   AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
      SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the fiscal year ended December 31,
      1996

                                       or

[_]   AMENDMENT TO 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: 1-5721

                          LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


           NEW YORK                                     13-2615557
- -------------------------------             ------------------------------------
(State or Other Jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 Incorporation or Organization


                              315 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
                            NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10010
                                 (212) 460-1900
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code,
                  of Registrant's Principal Executive Offices)


           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

                                                 Name of Each Exchange
        Title of Each Class                       on Which Registered
- --------------------------------------       -----------------------------------


COMMON SHARES, PAR VALUE $1 PER SHARE            NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
                                                 PACIFIC STOCK EXCHANGE

7-3/4% SENIOR NOTES DUE AUGUST 15, 2013          NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

8-1/4% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE             NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
  JUNE 15, 2005

7-7/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE             NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
  OCTOBER 15, 2006



           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:


                                      NONE
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                (Title of Class)


                                             (Cover Page continued on next page)
<PAGE>
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 [ ]


Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statement
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K [x].

Aggregate market value of the voting stock (which consists solely of shares of
Common Stock) held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of March 19, 1997,
computed by reference to the closing sale price of the registrant's Common Stock
on the New York 1994 Stock Exchange on such date: $1,079,513,739.

On March 19, 1997, the registrant had outstanding 60,458,618 shares of Common
Stock.

                      DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:


================================================================================
<PAGE>
                                EXPLANATORY NOTE

      This Report on Form 10-K/A amends and restates in their entirety the
following Items of the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Leucadia National
Corporation (the "Company") for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996:

                                    PART II

Item 7.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
- -------  of Operations.
         -----------------------------------------------------------------------

The purpose of this section is to discuss and analyze the Company's consolidated
financial condition, liquidity and capital resources and results of operations.
This analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and related notes which appear elsewhere in this Report.



LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


Parent Company Liquidity

Leucadia National Corporation (the "Parent") is a holding company whose assets
principally consist of the stock of its several direct subsidiaries. The Parent
continuously evaluates the retention and disposition of its existing operations
and investigates possible acquisitions of new businesses in order to maximize
shareholder value. Accordingly, while the Parent does not have any material
arrangement, commitment or understanding with respect thereto (except as
disclosed in this Report), further acquisitions, divestitures, investments and
changes in capital structure are possible. Its principal sources of funds are
its available cash resources, bank borrowings, public financings, repayment of
subsidiary advances, funds distributed from its subsidiaries as tax sharing
payments, management and other fees, and borrowings and dividends from its
regulated and non-regulated subsidiaries. It has no substantial recurring cash
requirements other than payment of interest and principal on its debt, tax
payments and corporate overhead expenses.

The Parent maintains the principal borrowings for the Company and its
non-banking subsidiaries and has provided working capital to certain of its
subsidiaries. These borrowings have primarily been made on an unsecured basis
from banks through various credit agreement facilities and term loans, and
through public financings. During the year ended December 31, 1996, the Company
did not use its $150,000,000 bank credit agreement facilities, except for minor
amounts borrowed to meet daily cash requirements. At December 31, 1996, there
were no amounts outstanding under such bank credit agreement facilities. The
Company's bank borrowings bear interest based on the prime rate or LIBOR.

In February 1997, the Company replaced these credit facilities and its
$50,000,000 of outstanding bank term loans with a new contractual bank credit
facility of $200,000,000. The new facility bears interest based on the prime
rate or LIBOR and matures in February 2002.

In October 1996, the Company sold $135,000,000 principal amount of its newly
authorized 7-7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 in an underwritten public
offering at 99.487% of the principal amount. As of December 31, 1996,
$114,000,000 of the net proceeds were used to purchase $102,656,000 aggregate
principal

<PAGE>
amount of the Company's 10-3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2002 (the "10-3/8%
Notes"), plus accrued interest, through a tender offer and in open market
purchases. In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company reported an extraordinary
loss on early extinguishment of these 10-3/8% Notes of $6,838,000, net of income
tax benefit of $3,682,000. The Company intends to retire the 10-3/8% Notes that
remain outstanding either through open market purchases or through early
redemption of the 10-3/8% Notes in June 1997. The refinancing of the 10-3/8%
Notes will result in annual expense savings of approximately $2,600,000.

At December 31, 1996, a maximum of approximately $33,962,000 was available to
the Parent as dividends from its regulated subsidiaries without regulatory
approval. Additional amounts may be available to the Parent in the form of loans
or cash advances from regulated subsidiaries, although no amounts were
outstanding at December 31, 1996 or borrowed to date in 1997. There are no
restrictions on distributions from the non-regulated subsidiaries; the Parent
and its non-regulated subsidiaries had aggregate cash and temporary investments
of approximately $194,500,000 at December 31, 1996. The Parent also receives tax
sharing payments from subsidiaries included in its consolidated income tax
return, including certain regulated subsidiaries. Because of the tax loss
carryforwards available to the Parent and certain subsidiaries, together with
current interest deductions and corporate expenses, the amount paid by the
Parent for income taxes is substantially less than tax sharing payments received
from its subsidiaries. In addition, the Parent receives payments from the
regulated and non-regulated entities for services provided by the Parent.
Payments from regulated subsidiaries for dividends, tax sharing payments and
other services totaled approximately $104,400,000 for the year ended December
31, 1996.

On March 12, 1997, the Company called for redemption on April 11, 1997 all of
its outstanding $100,000,000 5-1/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due
2003, at a redemption price of 102.625% of the principal amount of the
Debentures, plus accrued interest. The funds to be used for this redemption are
expected to be provided from general corporate funds available to the Parent.

Based on discussions with commercial and investment bankers, the Company
believes that it has the ability to raise additional funds under acceptable
conditions for use in its existing businesses or for appropriate investment
opportunities. Since 1993, the Company's senior debt obligations have been rated
as investment grade by Moody's, S&P and Duff & Phelps Inc. Ratings issued by
bond rating agencies are subject to change at any time.

Consolidated Liquidity

During each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996, the
Company operated profitably and net cash was provided from operations.

The Company has entered into interest rate agreements to manage the impact of
changes in interest rates on its variable rate debt and customer banking
deposits. Counterparties to these agreements are major financial institutions,
which the Company believes are able to fulfill their obligations; however, if
they are not, the Company believes that any losses are unlikely to be material.

In April 1996, the Company formed PIB with PepsiCo, Inc to be the exclusive
bottler and distributor of PepsiCo beverages in a large portion of central and
eastern Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakstan. The Company and PepsiCo have committed
to make capital contributions to PIB of $79,500,000 and $26,500,000,
respectively. As of December 31, 1996, the Company contributed $51,000,000; the
balance was funded in January 1997. In February 1997, the Company, PepsiCo and
PIB signed a term sheet with third party lenders to provide $90,000,000 of
additional financing to PIB. Actual funding will require satisfactory
negotiation and



                                     2
<PAGE>
execution of definitive loan agreements, as well as, among other things, a
license from the Russian Central Bank. Pending satisfaction of such
requirements, bridge financing to PIB to cover operating costs and capital
expenditures will be necessary. The Company estimates that its share of the
bridge financing should not exceed $30,000,000.

The Company has a 75% economic interest in PIB and PepsiCo owns the remaining
25%. Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, the Company and PepsiCo
have equal voting rights over all significant aspects of PIB's operations.
Accordingly, since the Company does not control PIB despite its larger economic
interest, the Company accounts for its share of PIB's operating results under
the equity method of accounting. The Company's equity in losses of PIB was
$17,104,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996, resulting from significant
start-up costs of this operation. The Company anticipates that PIB will continue
to experience operating losses during the period that PIB is building production
and distribution capacity and market share.

In July 1996, the Company committed to invest up to $25,000,000 for a 57.5%
equity interest in an 809,000 square foot office building and garage and a
minority interest in a Marriott hotel. This real estate project in Brooklyn, New
York is currently under construction. The Company's equity investment is
expected to be contributed toward the end of the anticipated two year
construction period. The Empire Group will be a major tenant in the project, and
as such will receive certain benefits, primarily from the City of New York, with
a present value of approximately $36,000,000.

The Company's investments in Russia and Argentina are subject to foreign
exchange and other risks. Investing in the emerging markets of Russia is subject
to political risk and uncertainty concerning the government's ability to succeed
in its program to convert to a market economy, both of which are beyond the
Company's control. The Company's investments in Argentina and Russia are subject
to foreign currency exchange risks, the volatility of the banking systems and
securities markets in these countries, the overall health of their respective
economies and the usual competitive factors experienced by companies.

The funds for the investments described above were or are expected to be
provided from general corporate funds available to the Parent company.

In January 1997, the Company sold $150,000,000 aggregate liquidation amount of
8.65% trust issued preferred securities of its subsidiary, Leucadia Capital
Trust I, (the "Trust"). These Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred
securities have an effective maturity date of January 15, 2027 and represent
undivided beneficial interests in the Trust's assets, which consist solely of
8.65% Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures due 2027 of the
Company. The obligations of the Trust related to its preferred securities are
fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company.

The investment portfolios of the Company's insurance subsidiaries are
principally fixed maturity investments rated "investment grade" or U.S.
governmental agency issued or guaranteed obligations, although limited
investments in "non-rated" or rated less than investment grade securities have
been made from time to time. The investment strategy of the insurance
subsidiaries has been to maintain a high quality portfolio of publicly traded,
fixed income securities with a relatively short duration. Principally as a
result of increases in market interest rates during 1996, the unrealized gain on
investments at the end of 1995 of approximately $30,086,000 (net of taxes)
decreased to approximately $1,759,000 (net of taxes) as of December 31, 1996.
While this has resulted in a decrease in shareholders' equity, it had no effect
on results of operations or cash flows.

The Company provides collateralized automobile loans to individuals with poor
credit histories. In 1996, the Company continued to experience increased
competition resulting in reduced volume and increased loan losses.



                                     3
<PAGE>
During 1996, the Company tightened its underwriting standards in an effort to
improve its loan loss experience and increased the reserve maintained on this
portfolio. The Company's investment in these loans was $96,338,000, $134,668,000
and $129,512,000 at December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have substantial loss carryforwards
and other tax attributes. The amount and availability of tax loss carryforwards
are subject to certain qualifications, limitations and uncertainties. In order
to reduce the possibility that certain changes in ownership could impose
limitations on the use of these carryforwards, the Company's certificate of
incorporation contains provisions which generally restrict the ability of a
person or entity from accumulating at least five percent of the Common Shares
and the ability of persons or entities now owning at least five percent of the
Common Shares from acquiring additional Common Shares. The Company has
recognized as an asset (net of reserves) certain of the benefits of such loss
carryforwards and other tax attributes. As described in the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements, significant additional amounts may be
available under certain circumstances.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The Company's most significant operations are its insurance businesses, where it
is a specialty markets provider of property and casualty and life and health
insurance to its niche markets. For the year ended December 31, 1996, the
Company's insurance segments contributed 83% of total revenues and, at December
31, 1996, constituted 77% of total assets.

Earned premium revenues of the Colonial Penn P&C Group were approximately
$497,100,000, $490,500,000 and $447,200,000, for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Earned premiums from voluntary automobile
policies were 10.2% higher in 1996 and voluntary automobile policies in force
increased 6.6% from December 31, 1995. Since the first quarter of 1995, the
Colonial Penn P&C Group has been successful in growing its voluntary automobile
business, principally through direct mail and referral marketing techniques. The
increase in earned premium revenues was partially offset by reduced service
business and the depopulation of state assigned risk automobile pools. The
growth in earned premiums in 1995, as compared to 1994, principally resulted
from service business and a modest increase in earned premiums related to
voluntary automobile polices.

Earned premium revenues and commissions of the property and casualty insurance
operations of the Empire Group were $326,400,000, $326,100,000 and $299,200,000
for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Beginning in
the fourth quarter of 1995, higher premium rates were charged on certain lines
of business, including in 1996 amounts related to increased minimum automobile
liability coverage required by New York State. Such rate increases were largely
offset by a decrease in the number of policies in force. This decrease primarily
resulted from the depopulation of the assigned risk pools and reduced volume in
other lines of business that have not been profitable, primarily certain
specialty programs within voluntary commercial automobile lines. In addition,
the Empire Group has experienced increased competition, primarily in workers'
compensation and commercial package policies, which has reduced volume. The
increase in 1995 as compared to 1994 principally was attributable to growth in
policies in force and increased premium rates. The majority of the growth in 
1995 resulted from service business.


                                     4
<PAGE>
The Company's property and casualty insurance operations combined ratios as
determined under GAAP and SAP were as follows:

                                      Year Ended December 31,


                                        1996     1995      1994
                                        ----     ----      ----
Colonial Penn P&C Group:
      GAAP                              98.6%    97.0%    96.1%
      SAP                               97.4%    97.3%    97.1%

Empire Group:
      GAAP                              114.7%   113.0%   103.5%
      SAP                               107.9%   107.4%   101.3%

Property and Casualty Insurance Group:
      GAAP                              105.0%   103.5%   99.1%
      SAP                               101.5%   101.2%   98.8%


The provision for insurance losses and policy benefits includes catastrophe
losses, net of reinsurance recoveries, estimated at approximately $5,000,000,
$4,600,000 and $18,300,000, for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and
1994, respectively. The 1994 losses include approximately $11,700,000 related to
the Northridge, California earthquake.

In 1996, the combined ratios of the Colonial Penn P&C Group increased due to
increased levels of new voluntary automobile business for which higher loss
reserves are provided than on renewal business and a retroactive adjustment to
its New Jersey automobile pool involuntary assignment, offset in part by a
favorable settlement of a special risk claim. The costs incurred to acquire new
business combined with the related loss reserving policies depress operating
results while the business grows. The Colonial Penn P&C Group believes that its
strong underwriting procedures, emphasis on mature adult insureds and claims
handling and settlement practices have enabled it to record combined ratios that
compare favorably with the industry. The combined ratios for the Colonial Penn
P&C Group increased slightly in 1995 as compared to 1994. The 1995 combined
ratios reflected higher losses related to service business that were partially
offset by increased service fee income. In addition, the combined ratios in 1995
were favorably affected by reduced catastrophe losses as compared to 1994.

The combined ratios of the Empire Group increased in 1996 due to unusually high
assessments from the New York State workers' compensation fund, severance
benefits for certain employees, a reduction in the estimate of fees earned as a
servicing carrier for the New York Public Automobile Pool and reduced assigned
risk business, offset in part by an improved 1996 accident year loss ratio. The
Empire Group believes that the improvement in the 1996 accident year loss ratio
results from its efforts to increase the profitability of its product lines,
primarily through rate increases and improved underwriting procedures. Included
in the Empire Group's results for 1996 and 1995 were approximately $28,000,000
and $34,500,000, respectively, for reserve strengthening related to losses from
prior accident years. In 1996, the reserve strengthening primarily related to
voluntary commercial automobile and commercial package lines of business, while
in 1995 the reserve strengthening primarily related to automobile and workers'
compensation lines of business. In 1995, the Empire Group's combined ratios
increased as compared to 1994 primarily due to the reserve strengthening.



                                     5
<PAGE>
The 1995 reserve strengthening included approximately $23,000,000 for private
passenger automobile lines of business and $10,000,000 for workers' compensation
lines of business. In early 1994, the private passenger automobile business
increased significantly as a result of the acquisition of a large block of
assigned risk business. The acquisition of this block of business nearly doubled
the volume previously written by the Empire Group. Early in 1995, losses began
to develop in this line of business that indicated a higher ultimate loss ratio
than the Empire Group had experienced on similar blocks of assigned risk
business from earlier periods, which experience formed the basis of the Empire
Group's original loss estimate. The Empire Group believes the increased losses
in this line resulted primarily from its inability to effectively process a much
larger volume of claims from its significantly increased customer base.
Consequently, claims investigation and file documentation were not conducted
timely which led to higher claim costs. The Empire Group has implemented changes
in its claim handling practices which it believes will result in a more timely
and effective resolution of claims. With respect to workers' compensation lines,
the Empire Group's policies provide insurance coverage to the employer if
employees are able to successfully assert liability for employer negligence in
providing a safe working environment. During 1995, a relatively small number of
such claims with large dollar values emerged that had not been previously
anticipated. The emergence of these claims, and the fact that the workers'
compensation line of business is susceptible to the emergence of losses over an
extended period, resulted in a revision of the Empire Group's estimate of
ultimate losses and reserves were increased as soon as the change in development
was identified.

The 1996 reserve strengthening included approximately $20,000,000 for voluntary
commercial automobile lines of business and approximately $8,000,000 for
commercial package lines of business. Beginning in 1992, the Empire Group
entered into new market segments of the voluntary commercial business, including
specialty programs for sanitation trucks, gas stations, fuel oil deliveries and
limousines. Initially, the Empire Group based its loss ratio estimate upon its
experience with similar lines of business, industry statistics and standard
actuarial ultimate loss projection techniques, which consider expected loss
ratios. During 1996, claims began to develop unfavorably and the Empire Group
used such claim development to revise the assumptions that formed the basis of
actuarial studies and reserves were increased. With respect to commercial
package lines, general liability claims for business written in 1992 through
1994 also developed unfavorably. These claims showed an increased frequency of
losses as well as an increase in the time between the date the loss occurred and
when the loss was reported compared to prior experience. General liability
claims are susceptible to the emergence of losses over an extended period of
time.

For the lines of business discussed above, as well as all other property and
casualty lines of business, the Company employs a variety of standard actuarial
loss projection techniques, statistical analyses and case-base evaluations to
estimate its liability for unpaid losses. The actuarial projections include an
extrapolation of both losses paid and incurred by business line and accident
year and implicitly consider the impact of inflation and claims settlement
patterns upon ultimate claim costs based upon historical patterns. These
estimates are performed quarterly and consider any changes in trends and actual
loss experience. Any resulting change in the estimate of the liability for
unpaid losses, including those discussed above, is reflected in current year
earnings during the quarter the change in estimate is identified.

The reserving process relies on the basic assumption that past experience is an
appropriate basis for predicting future events. The probable effects of current
developments, trends and other relevant matters are also considered. Since the
establishment of loss reserves is affected by many factors, some of which are
outside the Company's control or affected by future conditions, reserving for
property and casualty claims is a complex and uncertain process, requiring the
use of informed estimates and judgements. As additional experience and other
data become available and are reviewed, the Company's estimates and judgements
may be revised. While the



                                     6
<PAGE>
effect of any such changes in estimates could be material to future results of
operations, the Company does not expect such changes to have a material effect
on its liquidity or financial condition.

In management's judgement, information currently available has been
appropriately considered in estimating the Company's loss reserves. The Company
will continue to evaluate the adequacy of its loss reserves on a quarterly
basis, incorporating any future changes in trends and actual loss experience,
and record adjustments to its loss reserves as appropriate.

Premium revenue receipts on IOP products of the life insurance subsidiaries
(which are not reflected as revenues) were $52,272,000 in 1996, $50,202,000 in
1995 and $108,080,000 in 1994. The principal IOP product sold during the three
years ended December 31, 1996 was a VA product marketed directly to consumers.
The Company believes the decline in premium revenue receipts of the VA product
in 1995 was due to a combination of factors, including the public's perception
of potential tax law changes, increased competition and the performance of the
fund manager.

Earned premium revenues of the life and health insurance operations were
$178,900,000 for 1996, $165,800,000 for 1995 and $172,400,000 for 1994. Included
in these amounts were earned premium revenues for the Company's Graded Benefit
Life product of $121,000,000, $117,700,000 and $113,700,000 for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The growth related to the Graded
Benefit Life product reflects the Company's increased marketing efforts with
respect to this product, which have been conducted at acquisition cost levels
that result in adequate profitability.

In addition to the growth in the Graded Benefit Life product, the increase in
this segment's earned premium revenues in 1996 was primarily due to the
acquisition of Providential in April 1996 which generated $16,500,000 of earned
premium revenues for agent-sold Medicare supplement products. The Company had
stopped marketing its own agent-sold Medicare supplement products in 1992 due to
inadequate profitability. Providential markets its agent-sold Medicare
supplement products primarily in communities where health maintenance
organizations are less prevalent, which the Company believes results in adequate
profitability. The decline in earned premium revenues in the prior years
reflected the run-off of this product line prior to the acquisition of
Providential.

Insurance losses, policy benefits and amortization of deferred acquisition costs
of the life and health insurance operations were $150,500,000, $133,200,000 and
$138,300,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
The increase in 1996 was primarily due to increased earned premium revenues and
a $3,500,000 gain in 1995 from the termination of a reinsurance agreement. The
decrease in 1995 reflected the run-off of the agent-sold Medicare supplement
business, which had less favorable loss experience in 1995, reduced IOP
insurance in force and the $3,500,000 reinsurance gain. The decrease in 1995 was
partially offset by the growth of the Graded Benefit Life product.

Manufacturing revenues declined during each of the last two years due to the
sale of certain divisions and the discontinuance of certain non-performing
product lines. The Company recorded charges of $3,700,000 in 1996 and $7,300,000
in 1995 for losses on sales and shutdown expenses, which are primarily reflected
in the caption "Selling, general and other expenses." The pre-tax results for
this segment improved in 1996, primarily due to manufacturing and operating
efficiencies at the bathroom vanities and plastics divisions and the disposal of
non-performing businesses.

Finance revenues and operating profits reflect the reduced level of consumer
instalment loans and the increase in automobile loan losses, as discussed above.
In addition, in 1996, the decline in operating profit was also caused



                                     7
<PAGE>
by increased interest expense on customer banking deposits. In 1995, the
increase in finance revenues from consumer instalment loans as compared to 1994
was offset in part by increased interest expense on customer banking deposits
and greater losses on automobile loans.

Investment and other income decreased in 1996 and increased in 1995 primarily
due to the gain on the return of the WMAC Companies. In 1995, control of the
WMAC Companies was returned to the Company and such subsidiaries were
consolidated, resulting in a gain of $41,030,000, representing the difference
between the carrying amount of the Company's investment prior to consolidation
and the net assets of such subsidiaries. Interest and dividend income increased
in 1995, reflecting higher investment yields and increased funds available for
investment. Investment and other income also reflected increased fee income in
1995 related to service business. Investment and other income in 1994 included
$8,458,000 related to the disposition of El Salvador government bonds and
$14,490,000 related to the sale of the Company's remaining shares in Bolivian
Power Company.

Equity in losses of associated companies increased in 1996 primarily due to
start-up losses from the Company's equity investment in PIB of $17,104,000,
losses from its interest in MK Gold of $6,478,000 and a $7,041,000 write-off of
the Company's investment in an unsuccessful well drilled by its Siberian oil
exploration joint venture.

Higher interest expense in each of 1996 and 1995 compared to the prior year
principally reflected the increased level of outstanding debt. Interest expense
also reflected the increased level of deposits at AIB and AIF and an increase in
rates related to those deposits. Generally, interest rates on deposits are lower
than on other available funds. Interest expense on deposits was $12,575,000 in
1996, $12,034,000 in 1995 and $8,304,000 in 1994.

The increase in 1995 as compared to 1994 in selling, general and other expenses
principally reflected the losses recorded by the manufacturing segment as
described above, operating expenses of real estate properties acquired during
1994, expenses relating to certain investing activities, including expenses
related to exploring opportunities in Russia, and increased provisions for bad
debts at the banking and lending segment. In 1995 and 1994, statistical studies
and estimates of service costs indicated that the recorded liability for
unredeemed trading stamps was in excess of the amount that ultimately would be
required to redeem trading stamps outstanding. As a result, selling, general and
other expenses applicable to the trading stamp operations included credits of
$9,400,000 and $11,700,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994,
respectively, reflecting adjustments made to the liability for unredeemed
trading stamps. The Company's most recent analysis of the liability for
unredeemed trading stamps had not identified any remaining excess as of December
31, 1996.

The 1996 provision for income taxes was below the expected normal corporate tax
rate primarily due to the favorable resolution of certain contingencies. The
provision for income taxes for 1995 was below the expected normal corporate
income tax rate principally due to the gain related to the return of the WMAC
Companies, which was not taxable, and the favorable resolution of certain
contingencies. The provision for income taxes for 1994 was below the expected
normal corporate income tax rate principally because of a reduction in the
valuation allowance applicable to the deferred tax asset due to the resolution
of certain contingencies.

The number of shares used to calculate primary earnings per share was
60,560,000, 59,271,000 and 58,202,000 for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The
number of shares used to calculate fully diluted earnings per share was
60,560,000, 62,807,000 and 61,715,000 for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The
increase in the number of shares utilized in calculating per share amounts
principally related to the sale of common shares in an underwritten public
offering in September 1995. In addition, for fully diluted per share amounts,
the 5-1/4%



                                     8
<PAGE>
Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2003 were not assumed to have been
converted in 1996 since the effect of such assumed conversion would have been to
increase earnings per share.


                                     PART IV

Item 14.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K.
- --------  -----------------------------------------------------------------

    (a)(1)(2) Financial Statements and Schedules.
              -----------------------------------

                  Report of Independent Accountants.....................   F-1
                  Financial Statements:
                  Consolidated Balance Sheets at
                     December 31, 1996 and 1995.........................   F-2
                  Consolidated Statements of Income
                     for the years ended December 31,
                     1996, 1995 and 1994................................   F-3
                  Consolidated Statements of Cash
                     Flows for the years ended
                     December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994...................   F-4
                  Consolidated Statements of Changes
                     in Shareholders' Equity for the
                     years ended December 31, 1996, 1995
                     and 1994...........................................   F-6
                  Notes to Consolidated Financial
                     Statements.........................................   F-7

                  Financial Statement Schedules:
                  Schedule II - Condensed Financial
                     Information of Registrant..........................   F-34
                  Schedule III - Supplementary
                     Insurance Information..............................   F-38
                  Schedule IV - Schedule of
                     Reinsurance........................................   F-39
                  Schedule V - Valuation and
                     Qualifying Accounts................................   F-40
                  Schedule VI - Schedule of Supplemental
                     Information for Property and
                     Casualty Insurance Underwriters....................   F-41





                                     9
<PAGE>
            (3)   Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements.
                  ----------------------------------------------

                    1982 Stock Option Plan, as amended August 28, 1991 (filed as
                    Annex B to the Company's Proxy Statement dated July 21,
                    1992).

                    1992 Stock Option Plan (filed as Annex C to the Company's
                    Proxy Statement dated July 21, 1992).

                    Agreement made as of March 12, 1984 by and between Leucadia,
                    Inc. and Ian M. Cumming (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the
                    Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
                    ended December 31, 1983 (the "1983 10-K")).

                    Agreement made as of March 12, 1984 by and between Leucadia,
                    Inc. and Joseph S. Steinberg (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the
                    1983 10-K).

                    Agreement dated as of August 1, 1988 among the Company, Ian
                    M. Cumming and Joseph S. Steinberg (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to
                    the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
                    ended December 31, 1991 (the "1991 10-K")).

                    Agreement dated as of January 10, 1992 between Ian M.
                    Cumming, certain other persons listed on Schedule A thereto
                    and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the 1991 10-K).

                    Agreement dated as of January 10, 1992 between Joseph S.
                    Steinberg, certain other persons listed on Schedule A
                    thereto and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the 1991
                    10-K).

                    Agreement between Leucadia, Inc. and Ian M. Cumming, dated
                    as of December 28, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 10.12(a) to the
                    Company's Annual Report on Form 10- K for the fiscal year
                    ended December 31, 1992 (the "1992 10-K")).

                    Escrow and Security Agreement by and among Leucadia, Inc.,
                    Ian M. Cumming and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as escrow agent,
                    dated as of December 28, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 10.12(b) to
                    the 1992 10-K).

                    Agreement between Leucadia, Inc. and Joseph S. Steinberg,
                    dated as of December 28, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 10.13(a) to
                    the 1992 10-K).

                    Escrow and Security Agreement by and among Leucadia, Inc.,
                    Joseph S. Steinberg and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as escrow
                    agent, dated as of December 28, 1992 (filed as Exhibit
                    10.13(b) to the 1992 10-K).

                    Agreement made as of December 28, 1993 by and between the
                    Company and Ian M. Cumming (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the
                    Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
                    ended December 31, 1993 (the "1993 10-K")).

                    Agreement made as of December 28, 1993 by and between the
                    Company and Joseph S. Steinberg (filed as Exhibit 10.18 to
                    the 1993 10-K).



                                     10
<PAGE>
                     Agreement between the Company and Ian M. Cumming dated as
                     of December 28, 1993 (filed as Exhibit 10.19(a) to the 1993
                     10-K).

                     Escrow and Security Agreement by and among the Company, Ian
                     M. Cumming and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as escrow agent,
                     dated as of December 28, 1993 (filed as Exhibit 10.19(b) to
                     the 1993 10-K).

                     Agreement between the Company and Joseph S. Steinberg,
                     dated as of December 28, 1993 (filed as Exhibit 10.20(a) to
                     the 1993 10-K).

                     Escrow and Security Agreement by and among the Company,
                     Joseph S. Steinberg and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as escrow
                     agent, dated as of December 28, 1993 (filed as Exhibit
                     10.20(b) to the 1993 10-K).

                     Deferred Compensation Agreement between the Company and
                     Lawrence S. Hershfield, dated March 29, 1995 (filed as
                     Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
                     for the Quarterly Period ended March 31, 1995).

                     Agreement between the Company and Lawrence S. Hershfield,
                     dated as of May 4, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10.22(a) to the
                     Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
                     ended December 31, 1995 (the "1995 10-K")).

                     Escrow and Security Agreement by and among the Company,
                     Lawrence S. Hershfield and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as
                     escrow agent, dated as of May 4, 1995 (filed as Exhibit
                     10.22(b) to the 1995 10-K).


      (b)              Reports on Form 8-K.
                       --------------------

                       Not Applicable.


      (c)              Exhibits.
                       ---------

            3.1        Restated Certificate of Incorporation (filed as Exhibit
                       5.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
                       July 14, 1993).*

            3.2        Amended and Restated By-laws as amended through December
                       4, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual
                       Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
                       31, 1996 (the "1996 10-K")).*

            4.1        The Company undertakes to furnish the Securities and
                       Exchange Commission, upon request, a copy of all
                       instruments with respect to long-term debt not filed
                       herewith.

            10.1       1982 Stock Option Plan, as amended August 28, 1991 (filed
                       as Annex B to the Company's Proxy Statement dated July
                       21, 1992).*


- -------------------------

* Incorporated by reference.

                                     11
<PAGE>
            10.2    1992 Stock Option Plan (filed as Annex C to the Company's
                    Proxy Statement dated July 21, 1992).*

            10.3(a) Restated Articles and Agreement of General Partnership,
                    effective as of February 1, 1982, of The Jordan Company
                    (filed as Exhibit 10.3(d) to the Company's Annual Report on
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1986).*

            10.3(b) Amendments dated as of December 31, 1989 and December 1,
                    1990 to the Partnership Agreement referred to in 10.3(a)
                    above (filed as Exhibit 10.2(b) to the 1991 10-K).*

            10.3(c) Amendment dated as of December 17, 1992 to the Partnership
                    Agreement referred to in 10.3(a) above (filed as Exhibit
                    10.3(c) to the 1992 10-K).*

            10.3(d) Fourth Restatement, dated as of December 31, 1996, of the
                    Articles and Agreement of General Partnership of The Jordan
                    Company (filed as Exhibit 10.3(d) to the 1996 10-K).*

            10.3(e) Articles and Agreement of General Partnership, effective as
                    of April 15, 1985, of Jordan/Zalaznick Capital Company
                    (filed as Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Registration
                    Statement No. 33-00606).*

            10.4    Agreement made as of March 12, 1984 by and between Leucadia,
                    Inc. and Ian M. Cumming (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the 1983
                    10-K).*

            10.5    Agreement made as of March 12, 1984 by and between Leucadia,
                    Inc. and Joseph S. Steinberg (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the
                    1983 10-K).*

            10.6    Stock Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of April 5, 1991,
                    by and between FPL Group Capital Inc and the Company (filed
                    as Exhibit B to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K
                    dated August 23, 1991).*

            10.7    Agreement dated as of August 1, 1988 among the Company, Ian
                    M. Cumming and Joseph S. Steinberg (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to
                    the 1991 10-K).*

            10.8    Agreement dated as of January 10, 1992 between Ian M.
                    Cumming, certain other persons listed on Schedule A thereto
                    and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the 1991 10-K).*

            10.9    Agreement dated as of January 10, 1992 between Joseph S.
                    Steinberg, certain other persons listed on Schedule A
                    thereto and the Company (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the 1991
                    10-K).*


- -------------------------

* Incorporated by reference.

                                     12
<PAGE>
            10.10(a)   Agreement dated April 23, 1992 between AIC Financial
                       Services, Inc. (an Alabama corporation), AIC Financial
                       Services (a Mississippi corporation) and AIC Financial
                       Services (a South Carolina corporation) (collectively,
                       "Seller") and Norwest Financial Resources, Inc. (filed as
                       Exhibit 10.10(a) to the 1992 10-K).*

            10.10(b)   Purchase Agreement between A.I.C. Financial Services,
                       Inc., American Investment Bank, N.A., American Investment
                       Financial and Terracor II d/b/a AIC Financial Fund,
                       Seller, and Associates Financial Services Company, Inc.,
                       Buyer, dated November 5, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 10.10(b)
                       to the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-55120).*

            10.11(a)   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 22,
                       1992, by and among the Company, Phlcorp Acquisition
                       Company and PHLCORP, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 5.2 to the
                       Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 22,
                       1992).*

            10.11(b)   Amendment dated December 10, 1992, to the Merger
                       Agreement referred to in 10.11(a) above (filed as Exhibit
                       5.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
                       December 14, 1992).*

            10.12(a)   Agreement between Leucadia, Inc. and Ian M. Cumming, 
                       dated as of December 28, 1992 (filed as Exhibit 10.12(a)
                       to the 1992 10-K).*

            10.12(b)   Escrow and Security Agreement by and among Leucadia,
                       Inc., Ian M. Cumming and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as
                       escrow agent, dated as of December 28, 1992 (filed as
                       Exhibit 10.12(b) to the 1992 10-K).*

            10.13(a)   Agreement between Leucadia, Inc. and Joseph S.
                       Steinberg, dated as of December 28, 1992 (filed as
                       Exhibit 10.13(a) to the 1992 10-K).*

            10.13(b)   Escrow and Security Agreement by and among Leucadia,
                       Inc., Joseph S. Steinberg and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as
                       escrow agent, dated as of December 28, 1992 (filed as
                       Exhibit 10.13(b) to the 1992 10-K).*

            10.14      Settlement Agreement between Baldwin-United Corporation
                       and the United States dated August 27, 1985 concerning
                       tax issues (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the 1992 10-K).*

            10.15      Acquisition Agreement, dated as of December 18, 1992, by
                       and between Provident Mutual Life and Annuity Company of
                       America and Colonial Penn Annuity and Life Insurance
                       Company (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the 1992
                       10-K).*


- -------------------------

* Incorporated by reference.

                                     13
<PAGE>
            10.16      Reinsurance Agreement, dated as of December 31, 1991, by
                       and between Colonial Penn Insurance Company and American
                       International Insurance Company (filed as Exhibit 10.16
                       to the 1992 10-K).*

            10.17      Agreement made as of December 28, 1993 by and between
                       the Company and Ian M. Cumming (filed as Exhibit 10.17
                       to the 1993 10-K).*

            10.18      Agreement made as of December 28, 1993 by and between
                       the Company and Joseph S. Steinberg (filed as Exhibit
                       10.18 to the 1993 10-K).*

            10.19(a)   Agreement between the Company and Ian M. Cumming, dated
                       as of December 28, 1993 (filed as Exhibit 10.19(a) to the
                       1993 10-K).*

            10.19(b)   Escrow and Security Agreement by and among the Company,
                       Ian M. Cumming and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as escrow
                       agent, dated as of December 28, 1993 (filed as Exhibit
                       10.19(b) to the 1993 10-K).*

            10.20(a)   Agreement between the Company and Joseph S. Steinberg,
                       dated as of December 28, 1993 (filed as Exhibit 10.20(a)
                       to the 1993 10-K).*

            10.20(b)   Escrow and Security Agreement by and among the Company,
                       Joseph S. Steinberg and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as escrow
                       agent, dated as of December 28, 1993 (filed as Exhibit
                       10.20(b) to the 1993 10-K).*

            10.21      Deferred Compensation Agreement between the Company and
                       Lawrence S. Hershfield, dated March 29, 1995 (filed as
                       Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form
                       10-Q for the Quarterly Period ended March 31, 1995).*

            10.22(a)   Agreement between the Company and Lawrence S. Hershfield,
                       dated as of May 4, 1995 (filed as Exhibit 10.22(a) to the
                       1995 10-K).*

            10.22(b)   Escrow and Security Agreement by and among the Company,
                       Lawrence S. Hershfield and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, as
                       escrow agent, dated as of May 4, 1995 (filed as Exhibit
                       10.22(b) to the 1995 10-K).*

            10.23      Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of February 28, 1997
                       between the Company, The First National Bank of Boston,
                       as Administrative Agent, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
                       Syndication Agent, Bank of America National Trust and
                       Savings Association, as Documentation Agent and the Banks
                       signatory thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.23 to the 1996
                       10-K).*

            21         Subsidiaries of the registrant (filed as Exhibit 10.21 
                       to the 1996 10-K).*

            23         Consent of independent accountants with respect to the
                       incorporation by reference into the Company's
                       Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No.


- -------------------------

* Incorporated by reference.


                                     14
<PAGE>
                       2-84303), Form S-8 and S-3 (File No. 33-6054), Form S-8
                       and S-3 (File No. 33-26434), Form S-8 and S-3 (File No.
                       33-30277), Form S-8 (File No. 33-61682) and Form S-8
                       (File No. 33-61718) (filed as Exhibit 10.23 to the 1996
                       10-K).*

            27         Financial Data Schedule (filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the 
                       1996 10-K).*


- -------------------------

* Incorporated by reference.














                                     15
<PAGE>
      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this amendment to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                           LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
                             Registrant

                           By: /s/ Joseph A. Orlando
                              ------------------------------------------
                              Joseph A. Orlando
                              Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


Dated:  October 3, 1997








                                     16
<PAGE>
                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



To the Board of Directors of Leucadia National Corporation:

We have audited the consolidated financial statements and the financial
statement schedules of LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES listed in
Item 14(a) of this Form 10-K. These financial statements and financial statement
schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement
schedules based on our audits.

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 provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of LEUCADIA NATIONAL
CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the
consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. In addition, in our opinion, the financial
statement schedules referred to above, when considered in relation to the basic
financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects,
the information required to be included therein.




                                               COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.



New York, New York
March 21, 1997


<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 1996 and 1995
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)

                                                                 1996            1995
                                                                 ----            ----
<S>                                                          <C>             <C>
ASSETS
- ------
Investments:
 Available for sale (aggregate cost of $2,561,221
  and $2,618,363)                                            $2,562,408      $2,664,471
 Trading securities (aggregate cost of $58,732
  and $52,153)                                                   58,644          55,702
 Held to maturity (aggregate fair value of $72,715
  and $65,416)                                                   72,745          64,546
 Policyholder loans                                              18,329          17,768
 Other investments, including accrued interest income            77,994          77,994
                                                             ----------      ----------
    Total investments                                         2,790,120       2,880,481

Cash and cash equivalents                                       386,807         266,158
Reinsurance receivables, net                                    267,540         261,267
Trade, notes and other receivables, net                         459,949         497,753
Prepaids and other assets                                       223,573         238,306
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net              99,919         111,374
Deferred policy acquisition costs                               105,667          92,144
Deferred income taxes                                           107,903         103,466
Separate and variable accounts                                  546,074         472,837
Investments in associated companies                             206,384         184,088
                                                             ----------      ----------
      Total                                                  $5,193,936      $5,107,874
                                                             ==========      ==========

LIABILITIES
- -----------
Customer banking deposits                                    $  209,261      $  203,061
Trade payables and expense accruals                             230,663         209,362
Other liabilities                                               129,909         134,772
Income taxes payable                                             44,302          39,596
Policy reserves                                               1,940,645       1,971,080
Unearned premiums                                               440,943         434,773
Separate and variable accounts                                  545,019         472,837
Debt, including current maturities                              525,719         520,862
                                                             ----------      ----------
      Total liabilities                                       4,066,461       3,986,343
                                                             ----------      ----------
Minority interest                                                 9,368          10,040
                                                             ----------      ----------

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
- --------------------
Common shares, par value $1 per share, 
 authorized 150,000,000 shares; 60,417,579
 and 60,163,824 shares issued and outstanding,
 after deducting 54,353,691 and
 54,319,654 shares held in treasury                              60,418          60,164
Additional paid-in capital                                      161,026         159,914
Net unrealized gain on investments                                1,759          30,086
Retained earnings                                               894,904         861,327
                                                             ----------      ----------
      Total shareholders' equity                              1,118,107       1,111,491
                                                             ----------      ----------
      Total                                                  $5,193,936      $5,107,874
                                                             ==========      ==========


</TABLE>

               The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                       consolidated financial statements.

                                       F-2

<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

                                                     1996         1995          1994
                                                     ----         ----          ----
                                                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)
<S>                                              <C>          <C>           <C>
Revenues:
  Insurance revenues and commissions             $1,002,442   $  982,388    $  918,886
  Manufacturing                                     148,284      166,237       180,050
  Finance                                            49,150       53,958        45,835
  Investment and other income                       300,883      338,317       256,794
  Equity in losses of associated companies          (33,631)      (2,613)       (5,176)
  Net securities gains (losses)                      39,429       20,027       (12,004)
                                                 ----------   ----------    ----------
                                                  1,506,557    1,558,314     1,384,385
                                                 ----------   ----------    ----------
Expenses:
  Provision for insurance losses and policy
   benefits                                         862,620      842,126       737,630
  Amortization of deferred policy acquisition
   costs                                             99,381      100,677        81,380
  Manufacturing cost of goods sold                  107,667      129,279       137,507
  Interest                                           53,996       52,871        44,003
  Salaries                                           89,430       90,334        87,650
  Selling, general and other expenses               214,951      210,845       195,897
                                                 ----------   ----------    ----------
                                                  1,428,045    1,426,132     1,284,067
                                                 ----------   ----------    ----------
  Income before income taxes and extraordinary
   loss                                              78,512      132,182       100,318
                                                 ----------   ----------    ----------
Income taxes:
  Current                                             8,870        2,366         9,085
  Deferred                                           14,127       22,313        20,397
                                                 ----------   ----------    ----------
                                                     22,997       24,679        29,482
                                                 ----------   ----------    ----------

  Income before extraordinary loss                   55,515      107,503        70,836
Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment
  of debt, net of income tax benefit of $3,682       (6,838)       -              -
                                                 ----------   ----------    ----------
      Net income                                 $   48,677   $  107,503    $   70,836
                                                 ==========   ==========    ==========

Earnings (loss) per common and dilutive common
 equivalent share:
  Income before extraordinary loss                    $ .91        $1.81         $1.22
  Extraordinary loss                                   (.11)         -             -
                                                      -----        -----         -----
      Net income                                      $ .80        $1.81         $1.22
                                                      =====        =====         =====

Fully diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
  Income before extraordinary loss                    $ .91        $1.77         $1.21
  Extraordinary loss                                   (.11)         -             -
                                                      -----        -----         -----
      Net income                                      $ .80        $1.77         $1.21
                                                      =====        =====         =====


</TABLE>



               The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                       consolidated financial statements.

                                       F-3

<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

                                                             1996       1995        1994
                                                             ----       ----        ----
                                                                (Thousands of dollars)
<S>                                                      <C>        <C>         <C>       
Net cash flows from operating activities:
- -----------------------------------------
Net income                                               $  48,677  $  107,503  $   70,836
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
 cash provided by operations:
 Extraordinary loss, net of income tax benefit               6,838        -           -
 Provision for deferred income taxes                        14,127      22,313      20,397
 Depreciation and amortization of property,
  equipment and leasehold improvements                      17,978      17,927      17,075
 Other amortization                                        108,502     102,194      88,485
 Provision for doubtful accounts                            17,424      17,849      10,579
 Net securities (gains) losses                             (39,429)    (20,027)     12,004
 Equity in losses of associated companies                   33,631       2,613       5,176
 (Gain) loss on disposal of real estate, property
   and equipment                                            (7,500)      3,418        (459)
 (Gains) related to foreign power companies                   -           -        (22,948)
 (Gain) related to the return of the WMAC Companies           -        (41,030)       -
 Purchases of investments classified as trading           (304,939)   (177,281)   (132,752)
 Proceeds from sales of investments classified
  as trading                                               307,327     182,894     119,042
 Deferred policy acquisition costs incurred and deferred  (104,891)   (118,285)   (100,506)
 Net change in:
   Reinsurance receivables                                  (5,285)     48,446     154,788
   Trade, notes and other receivables                      (10,690)    (26,548)    (23,661)
   Prepaids and other assets                               (63,873)    (18,101)    (23,488)
   Trade payables and expense accruals                      26,991       4,682      35,973
   Other liabilities                                        (5,057)    (18,206)    (22,285)
   Income taxes payable                                      4,800         105      (1,844)
   Policy reserves                                         (34,691)     21,152    (123,376)
   Unearned premiums                                         3,431      21,227      33,286
 Other                                                       1,044       4,452       3,214
                                                         ---------  ----------  ----------
   Net cash provided by operating activities                14,415     137,297     119,536
                                                         ---------  ----------  ----------

Net cash flows from investing activities:
- -----------------------------------------
Acquisition of real estate, property, equipment
 and leasehold improvements                                (25,468)    (54,696)   (122,122)
Proceeds from disposals of real estate, property
 and equipment                                              46,064      22,533       7,741
Investment in Providential Life in 1996,
 MK Gold in 1995 and Caja in 1994                          (11,196)    (22,593)    (45,711)
Advances on loan receivables                              (113,787)   (154,329)   (182,289)
Principal collections on loan receivables                  128,756     123,266     118,484
Purchases of investments (other than short-term)        (2,252,680) (1,893,387) (1,251,643)
Proceeds from maturities of investments                    610,095     636,076     425,582
Proceeds from sales of investments                       1,742,547   1,091,573     888,474
                                                        ----------  ----------  ----------
   Net cash provided by (used for)
    investing activities                                   124,331    (251,557)   (161,484)
                                                        ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                                              (continued)

</TABLE>


              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                       consolidated financial statements.

                                       F-4

<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, continued 
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

                                                            1996        1995        1994
                                                            ----        ----        ----
                                                                (Thousands of dollars)
<S>                                                    <C>          <C>         <C>   

Net cash flows from financing activities:
- -----------------------------------------
Net change in short-term borrowings                    $      207   $      (80) $     (582)
Net change in customer banking deposits                     6,199       22,785       6,346
Net change in policyholder account balances                (7,193)     (14,802)    (17,302)
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance
 costs                                                    141,581      101,390      50,000
Reduction of long-term debt                              (142,954)      (9,475)    (27,940)
Sale of common shares and exercise of warrants,
 net of expenses                                             -          43,857        -
Purchase of common shares for treasury                       (837)        (727)       (472)
Dividends paid                                            (15,100)     (15,025)     (7,021)
                                                       ----------   ----------  ----------
   Net cash provided by (used for)
    financing activities                                  (18,097)     127,923       3,029
                                                       ----------   ----------  ----------
   Net increase (decrease) in cash and
    cash equivalents                                      120,649       13,663     (38,919)
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1,                   266,158      252,495     291,414
                                                       ----------   ----------  ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31,              $  386,807   $  266,158  $  252,495
                                                       ==========   ==========  ==========


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: 
- -------------------------------------------------- 
Cash paid during the year for:
 Interest                                                 $54,251      $52,919     $43,137
 Income tax payments, net of refunds                      $ 4,077      $ 2,267     $10,731

</TABLE>


              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                       consolidated financial statements.


                                       F-5

<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994



                                                             Net
                                       Common             Unrealized
                                       Shares  Additional Gain (Loss)
                                       $1 Par   Paid-in       On       Retained
                                        Value   Capital   Investments  Earnings   Total
                                        -----   -------   -----------  --------   -----
                                                    (Thousands of dollars)
<S>                                   <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>      <C>  
Balance, January 1, 1994              $55,794   $ 97,116  $ 49,912    $705,034 $  907,856

 Exercise of options to
  purchase common shares                  330      1,507                            1,837
 Purchase of stock for treasury           (24)      (448)                            (472)
 Net change in unrealized gain
  (loss) on investments                                    (91,221)               (91,221)
 Dividend ($.125 per common share)                                      (7,021)    (7,021)
 Net income                                                             70,836     70,836
                                      -------   --------  --------    -------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 1994             56,100     98,175   (41,309)    768,849    881,815

 Exercise of options to
  purchase common shares                  415      2,201                            2,616
 Purchase of stock for treasury           (29)      (698)                            (727)
 Exercise of warrants to purchase
  common shares (net of expenses)
  and related income tax benefit        3,200     47,845                           51,045
 Issuance of common shares, net
  of underwriting discounts               478     12,391                           12,869
 Net change in unrealized gain
  (loss) on investments                                     71,395                 71,395
 Dividend ($.25 per common share)                                      (15,025)   (15,025)
 Net income                                                            107,503    107,503
                                      -------   --------  --------    -------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 1995             60,164    159,914    30,086     861,327  1,111,491

 Exercise of options to
  purchase common shares                  288      1,915                            2,203
 Purchase of stock for treasury           (34)      (803)                            (837)
 Net change in unrealized gain
  (loss) on investments                                    (28,327)               (28,327)
 Dividend ($.25 per common share)                                      (15,100)   (15,100)
 Net income                                                             48,677     48,677
                                      -------   --------  --------    -------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 1996            $60,418   $161,026  $  1,759    $894,904 $1,118,107
                                      =======   ========  ========    ======== ==========

</TABLE>

               The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                       consolidated financial statements.

                                       F-6

<PAGE>


LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  Nature of Operations:
    --------------------

The Company is a diversified financial services holding company engaged in
personal and commercial lines of property and casualty insurance, life and
health insurance, banking and lending and manufacturing, principally in markets
throughout the United States. The Company's principal operations are its
insurance businesses, where it is a specialty markets provider of property and
casualty and life and health insurance products to niche markets. The Company's
principal personal lines insurance products are automobile insurance, homeowners
insurance, graded benefit life insurance marketed primarily to the age 50-and-
over population, variable annuity and Medicare supplement products. The
Company's principal commercial lines are property and casualty products provided
for workers' compensation, multi-family residential real estate, retail
establishments and livery vehicles in the New York metropolitan area.

The Company's banking and lending operations principally consist of making
instalment loans to niche markets primarily funded by deposits insured by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company's manufacturing operations
primarily manufacture products for the "do-it-yourself" home improvement market
and for industrial markets.

2.  Significant Accounting Policies:
    -------------------------------

(a) Use of Estimates in Preparing Financial Statements: The preparation of
    --------------------------------------------------
financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts in the financial statements and disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.

(b) Consolidation Policy: The consolidated financial statements include the
    --------------------
accounts of the Company and all majority-owned and controlled entities. All
significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in
consolidation. Prior to December 31, 1995, two of the Company's legal
subsidiaries (the "WMAC Companies") were not consolidated while under the
control of the Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner. Effective as of December 31,
1995, control of the WMAC Companies was returned to the Company and such
subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements since such
date.

Investments in entities which the Company does not control but has the ability
to exercise significant influence are accounted for on the equity method of
accounting.

Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to be consistent with
the 1996 presentation.

(c) Statements of Cash Flows:  The Company considers short-term investments,
    ------------------------
which have maturities of less than three months at the time of acquisition, to
be cash equivalents.  Cash and cash equivalents include short-term investments

                                       F-7

<PAGE>



2.  Significant Accounting Policies, continued:
    -------------------------------

 of $351,954,000 and $199,725,000 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

(d) Investments: At acquisition, marketable debt and equity securities are
    -----------
designated as either i) held to maturity, which are carried at amortized cost,
ii) trading, which are carried at estimated fair value with unrealized gains and
losses reflected in results of operations, or iii) available for sale, which are
carried at estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses reflected as a
separate component of shareholders' equity, net of taxes. Held to maturity
investments are made with the intention of holding such securities to maturity,
which the Company has the ability to do. Estimated fair values are principally
based on quoted market prices.

Investments with an impairment in value considered to be other than temporary
are written down to estimated net realizable values. The writedowns are included
in "Net securities gains (losses)" in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The
cost of securities sold is based on average cost.

The Company's investments in Russian equity securities ($43,800,000 and
$39,700,000 as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively), none of which is
held by the insurance or banking subsidiaries, do not have readily determinable
fair values. Given the uncertainties inherent in investing in the emerging
markets of Russia, the Company is accounting for these investments under the
cost recovery method, whereby all receipts are applied to reduce the investment.
Monthly, the Company reviews its investment in Russian equity securities to
determine that the carrying amount of this portfolio is realizable.  In
performing such reviews, the Company considers current market prices, prior sale
transactions, the current political and economic environment in Russia and
other factors.  These investments are included in "Other investments" in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(e) Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements: Property, equipment and
    ----------------------------------------------
leasehold improvements are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and
amortization ($99,214,000 and $101,568,000 at December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively). Depreciation and amortization are provided principally on the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or, if less,
the term of the underlying lease.

(f) Income Recognition from Insurance Operations:  Premiums on property and
    --------------------------------------------
casualty and health insurance products are recognized as revenues over the term
of the policy using the monthly pro rata basis.

Premiums for investment oriented insurance products ("IOP products") are
reflected in a manner similar to a deposit; revenues reflect only mortality
charges and other amounts assessed against the holder of the insurance policies
and annuity contracts. The principal IOP product offered during the three year
period ended December 31, 1996 was a variable annuity ("VA") product. Other life
premiums are recognized as revenues over the premium paying period.

Premiums for the VA product are directed by the policyholder to be invested in a
unit trust solely for the benefit and risk of the policyholder. Policyholders'
accounts are charged for the cost of insurance provided, administrative and
certain other charges. The amount included in the balance sheet liability
caption "Separate and variable accounts" represents the current value of the
policyholders' funds.


                                       F-8

<PAGE>



2.  Significant Accounting Policies, continued:
    -------------------------------

(g) Policy Acquisition Costs: Policy acquisition costs principally consist of
    ------------------------
direct response marketing costs, commissions, premium taxes and other
underwriting expenses (net of reinsurance allowances). If recoverability of such
costs from future premiums and related investment income is not anticipated, the
amounts not considered recoverable are charged to operations.

Policy acquisition costs applicable to the property and casualty insurance
operations are deferred and amortized ratably over the terms of the related
policies. Policy acquisition costs applicable to life insurance products are
amortized over the expected premium paying period of the policies.

(h) Reinsurance: In the normal course of business, the Company seeks to reduce
    -----------
the loss that may arise from catastrophes and to limit losses from large
exposures by reinsuring certain levels of risk with other insurance enterprises.
Catastrophe reinsurance treaties serve to reduce property and casualty insurance
risk in geographic areas where the Company is exposed to natural disasters,
principally Florida, California and the East Coast. The Company has also entered
into reinsurance transactions in connection with dispositions of blocks of
businesses. Reinsurance contracts do not necessarily legally relieve the Company
from its obligations to policyholders.

Reinsurance recoverables are reported as assets net of provisions for
uncollectible amounts. Premiums earned and other underwriting expenses are
stated net of reinsurance.

(i) Policy Reserves and Unearned Premiums: Policy reserves and unearned premiums
    -------------------------------------
for life, health and traditional annuity policies are computed on a net level
premium method based upon standard and Company developed tables with provision
for adverse deviation and estimated withdrawals. Liabilities for unpaid losses
and loss adjustment expenses applicable to the property and casualty insurance
operations are determined using case basis evaluations, statistical analyses for
losses incurred but not reported and estimates for salvage and subrogation
recoverable and represent estimates of ultimate claim costs and loss adjustment
expenses. As more information becomes available and claims are settled, the
estimated liabilities are adjusted upward or downward with the effect of
decreasing or increasing net income at the time of adjustment.

(j) Liability for Unredeemed Trading Stamps: The Company's liability for
    ---------------------------------------
unredeemed trading stamps is estimated based upon recent experience, statistical
evaluation and estimated costs to service redemptions of unredeemed trading
stamps in the future. In prior years, statistical studies and estimates of
service costs indicated that the recorded liability for unredeemed trading
stamps was in excess of the amount that ultimately will be required to redeem
trading stamps outstanding. As a result, selling, general and other expenses
applicable to the trading stamp operations include credits of $9,400,000 and
$11,700,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively,
reflecting the adjustments made to the liability for unredeemed trading stamps.
The Company's most recent analysis of the liability for unredeemed trading
stamps has not identified any remaining excess as of December 31, 1996.

                                       F-9

<PAGE>



2.  Significant Accounting Policies, continued:
    -------------------------------

(k) Income Taxes: The Company provides for income taxes using the liability
    ------------
method. The future benefit of certain tax loss carryforwards and future
deductions is recorded as an asset and the provisions for income taxes are not
reduced for the benefit from utilization of tax loss carryforwards. A valuation
allowance is provided if deferred tax assets are not considered more likely than
not to be realized.

(l) Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company enters into interest rate
    --------------------------------
agreements to manage the impact of changes in interest rates on its variable
rate debt and customer banking deposits. The difference between the amounts paid
and received is accrued and recognized as an adjustment to interest expense.
Gains and losses related to interest rate agreements are amortized as yield
adjustments over the remaining life of the underlying hedged security. Cash
flows related to the agreements are classified as operating activities in the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, consistent with the interest payments on
the underlying debt. The Company does not have material derivative financial
instruments.

(m) Translation of Foreign Currency:  Foreign currency denominated investments
    -------------------------------
which are not subject to hedging agreements and currency rate swap agreements
not meeting the accounting requirements for hedges are converted into U.S.
dollars at exchange rates in effect at the end of the period.  Resulting net
exchange gains or losses were not material.

3.  Acquisitions:
    ------------

During 1994, the Company acquired a 30% interest in Caja de Ahorro y Seguro S.A.
("Caja") from the government of Argentina for a purchase price of $46,000,000,
including costs. Caja is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in
property and casualty insurance, life insurance and banking in Argentina. The
difference between the Company's investment in Caja and its share of Caja's
underlying net tangible assets is being amortized over 20 years. At December 31,
1996, the carrying amount of the Company's investment in Caja was $44,333,000.

In June 1995, the Company purchased a 46.4% common stock interest in MK Gold
Company ("MK Gold") for an aggregate cash purchase price of $22,500,000. MK Gold
is an international gold mining company whose shares are quoted on the Nasdaq
National Market System. At December 31, 1996, the carrying amount of the
Company's investment in MK Gold was $15,716,000.

In July 1995, pursuant to the chapter 11 reorganization of HomeFed Corporation
("HFC"), the Company acquired 41.2% of HFC's common stock for net cash of
approximately $4,200,000. As part of the reorganization plan, the Company
provided HFC with a $20,000,000 eight year collateralized loan, which is
convertible into additional shares of HFC common stock after three years
(subject to certain conditions) and which bears interest at the rate of 12% per
annum. HFC is a public company whose subsidiaries develop real property. The
Company's investment in HFC was $21,385,000 at December 31, 1996.



                                      F-10

<PAGE>



3.  Acquisitions, continued:
    ------------

During 1996, the Company formed a joint venture, Pepsi International Bottlers
("PIB"), with PepsiCo, Inc to be the exclusive bottler and distributor of
PepsiCo beverages in a large portion of central and eastern Russia, Kyrgyzstan
and Kazakstan. The Company and PepsiCo have committed to make capital
contributions to PIB of $79,500,000 and $26,500,000, respectively. As of
December 31, 1996, the Company contributed $51,000,000; the balance was funded
in January 1997. The Company has a 75% economic interest in PIB and PepsiCo owns
the remainder. Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, the Company and
PepsiCo have equal voting rights over all significant aspects of PIB's
operations. Accordingly, since the Company does not control PIB despite its
larger economic interest, the Company accounts for its share of PIB's operating
results under the equity method of accounting. At December 31, 1996, the
carrying amount of the Company's investment in PIB was $33,896,000.

The Company's investments described above are included in the caption
"Investments in associated companies."

4.  Investments in Associated Companies:
    -----------------------------------

The Company has investments in several Associated Companies that have adopted
various fiscal year-ends. The Company records its portion of the earnings of
such companies based on fiscal periods ended up to three months prior to the end
of the Company's reporting period.

The following table provides certain summarized data with respect to the
Associated Companies accounted for on the equity method of accounting included
in 1996 results of operations. Such results were not material in 1995 and 1994.
(Amounts are in thousands.)

Assets                                            $1,004,675
                                                  ----------
Liabilities                                          915,703
                                                  ----------
Minority interest                                      2,929
                                                  ----------
   Net assets                                     $   86,043
                                                  ==========

The Company's portion of the
  reported net assets                             $   48,703
                                                  ==========

Total revenues                                    $  627,658
(Loss) from continuing operations
  before extraordinary items                      $  (90,607)
Net (loss)                                        $  (90,607)
The Company's equity in net (loss)                $  (33,631)

At December 31, 1996, investments in associated companies included common stock
equity interests of 5% or more in the following domestic publicly owned
non-consolidated companies: Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (6% of Class A shares), HFC
(41%) and MK Gold (46%).

                                      F-11

<PAGE>



5.  Insurance Operations:
    --------------------

Premiums received on IOP products were $52,272,000, $50,202,000 and $108,080,000
for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

The changes in deferred policy acquisition costs were as follows (in thousands):

                                            1996         1995        1994
                                            ----         ----        ----

Balance, January 1,                       $ 92,144    $  74,536    $ 55,410
 Acquisition of Providential Life
  Insurance Company                          8,013         -           -
 Policy acquisition costs incurred
  and deferred                             104,891      118,285     100,506
 Amortization of deferred
  acquisition costs                        (99,381)    (100,677)    (81,380)
                                          --------    ---------    --------
Balance, December 31,                     $105,667    $  92,144    $ 74,536
                                          ========    =========    ========

The effect of reinsurance on premiums written and earned for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 is as follows (in thousands):

                   1996                     1995                   1994
                   ----                     ----                   ----

         Premiums      Premiums    Premiums    Premiums    Premiums   Premiums
         Written        Earned     Written      Earned     Written     Earned
         -------        ------     -------      ------     -------     ------

Direct   $1,063,147   $1,058,262  $1,036,120  $1,004,496    $960,463   $923,131
Assumed       3,452        6,047       7,738      22,530      31,804     32,261
Ceded       (62,743)     (61,867)    (49,092)    (44,638)    (39,722)   (36,506)
         ----------   ----------  ----------  ----------    --------   --------

  Net    $1,003,856   $1,002,442  $  994,766  $  982,388    $952,545   $918,886
         ==========   ==========  ==========  ==========    ========   ========

Recoveries recognized on reinsurance contracts were $47,190,000 in 1996,
$28,900,000 in 1995 and $44,300,000 in 1994.

Net income and statutory surplus as determined in accordance with statutory
accounting principles as reported to the domiciliary state of the Company's
insurance subsidiaries are as follows (in thousands):

                                                 Year Ended December 31,
                                                 -----------------------
                                            1996         1995           1994
                                            ----         ----           ----
Net income:
 Property and casualty insurance          $78,275        $69,145       $59,048
 Life insurance                           $45,801        $13,465       $14,142

                                                    At December 31,
                                                    ---------------
                                           1996           1995          1994
                                           ----           ----          ----
Statutory surplus:
 Property and casualty insurance         $561,060       $520,700      $425,128
 Life insurance                          $406,503       $376,223      $335,903

                                      F-12

<PAGE>



5.  Insurance Operations, continued:
    --------------------

The statutory net income of the life insurance subsidiaries is net of certain
management and other fees paid to the Company or other subsidiaries of the
Company. Under generally accepted accounting principles, the reported income of
the life insurance segment is increased by these fees, since all intercompany
transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Certain insurance subsidiaries are owned by other insurance subsidiaries. In the
data above, investments in such subsidiary-owned insurance companies are
reflected in statutory surplus of both the parent and subsidiary-owned insurance
company. As a result, at December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, statutory surplus of
$316,300,000, $292,800,000 and $252,800,000, respectively, related to property
and casualty operations is also included in the statutory surplus of the life
insurance parent, and statutory surplus of $24,500,000, $29,300,000 and
$35,900,000, respectively, related to life operations is also included in the
statutory surplus of the property and casualty insurance parent. The insurance
subsidiaries are subject to regulatory restrictions which limit the amount of
cash and other distributions available to the Company without regulatory
approval. At December 31, 1996, $27,082,000 could be distributed to the Company
without regulatory approval.

In December 1995, the Company entered into an agreement with the California
Department of Insurance to settle its Proposition 103 liability for $17,700,000.
The settlement did not exceed reserves established in prior years. The Company
paid the settlement amount during the first quarter of 1996.

The Company's insurance subsidiaries are contingently liable for possible
assessments under state regulatory requirements pertaining to potential
insolvencies of unaffiliated insurance companies. Liabilities, which are
established based upon regulatory guidance, have not been material.

For information with respect to the activity in property and casualty loss
reserves, see "Reconciliation of Liability for Losses and Loss Adjustment
Expenses" in Item 1 included elsewhere herein, which is incorporated by
reference into these consolidated financial statements.



                                      F-13

<PAGE>



6.  Investments:
    -----------

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair value
of investments classified as held to maturity and as available for sale at
December 31, 1996 and 1995 are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         Gross          Gross        Estimated
                                         Amortized    Unrealized      Unrealized       Fair
                                            Cost         Gains          Losses         Value
                                            ----         -----          ------         -----
<S>                                     <C>            <C>             <C>          <C>
Held to maturity:
1996
- ----
Bonds and notes:
 United States Government
  agencies and authorities                  $55,714      $  422           $439        $55,697
 States, municipalities
  and political subdivisions                  1,825        -                -           1,825
 Public utilities                               309        -                 3            306
 All other corporates                           639        -                10            629
Other fixed maturities                       14,258        -                -          14,258
                                            -------      ------           ----        -------
                                            $72,745      $  422           $452        $72,715
                                            =======      ======           ====        =======
1995
- ----
Bonds and notes:
 United States Government
  agencies and authorities                  $49,823      $1,011           $139        $50,695
 States, municipalities
  and political subdivisions                    920           8             -             928
 All other corporates                           310        -                10            300
Other fixed maturities                       13,493        -                -          13,493
                                            -------      ------           ----        -------
                                            $64,546      $1,019           $149        $65,416
                                            =======      ======           ====        =======
Available for sale:
1996
- ----
Bonds and notes:
 United States Government
  agencies and authorities               $2,164,824     $ 9,626        $21,822     $2,152,628
 States, municipalities
  and political subdivisions                 14,713          72             37         14,748
 Foreign governments                         12,571       6,060             17         18,614
 Public utilities                            49,919         534            515         49,938
 All other corporates                       313,448      10,840          3,713        320,575
                                         ----------     -------        -------     ----------
   Total fixed maturities                 2,555,475      27,132         26,104      2,556,503
                                         ----------     -------        -------     ----------

Equity securities:
 Preferred stocks                             2,293         331              1          2,623
 Common stocks - industrial,
  miscellaneous and all other                 3,453         145            316          3,282
                                         ----------     -------        -------     ----------
   Total equity securities                    5,746         476            317          5,905
                                         ----------     -------        -------     ----------
                                         $2,561,221     $27,608        $26,421     $2,562,408
                                         ==========     =======        =======     ==========


</TABLE>


                                      F-14

<PAGE>



6.  Investments, continued:
    -----------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                        Gross           Gross       Estimated
                                         Amortized    Unrealized      Unrealized      Fair
                                            Cost         Gains          Losses        Value
                                            ----         -----          ------        -----
<S>                                     <C>            <C>            <C>         <C>  
1995
- ----
Bonds and notes:
 United States Government
  agencies and authorities               $2,161,873     $24,503         $3,097     $2,183,279
 States, municipalities
  and political subdivisions                  3,367          50             32          3,385
 Foreign governments                         21,435       3,242          1,372         23,305
 Public utilities                            50,158       1,123            501         50,780
 All other corporates                       354,804      14,144          2,192        366,756
                                         ----------     -------         ------     ----------
   Total fixed maturities                 2,591,637      43,062          7,194      2,627,505
                                         ----------     -------         ------     ----------

Equity securities:
 Common stocks:
  Banks, trusts and
   insurance companies                       10,001       3,217              1         13,217
  Industrial, miscellaneous
   and all other                             16,725       7,919            895         23,749
                                         ----------     -------         ------     ----------
   Total equity securities                   26,726      11,136            896         36,966
                                         ----------     -------         ------     ----------
                                         $2,618,363     $54,198         $8,090     $2,664,471
                                         ==========     =======         ======     ==========
</TABLE>

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments classified as held to
maturity and as available for sale at December 31, 1996, by contractual maturity
are shown below. Expected maturities are likely to differ from contractual
maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations
with or without call or prepayment penalties.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                       Held to Maturity           Available for Sale
                                       ----------------           ------------------
                                                 Estimated                     Estimated
                                    Amortized      Fair          Amortized        Fair
                                      Cost         Value           Cost           Value
                                      ----         -----           ----           -----
                                                       (In thousands)
<S>                                  <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>       
Due in one year or less              $29,805       $29,923       $  307,309    $  312,306
Due after one year
 through five years                   35,191        35,016        1,339,715     1,332,251
Due after five years                                             
 through ten years                     2,146         2,153          258,598       259,499
Due after ten years                    1,643         1,751          135,731       135,943
                                     -------       -------       ----------    ----------
                                      68,785        68,843        2,041,353     2,039,999

Mortgage-backed securities             3,960         3,872          514,122       516,504
                                     -------       -------       ----------    ----------
                                     $72,745       $72,715       $2,555,475    $2,556,503
                                     =======       =======       ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

                                      F-15

<PAGE>



6.  Investments, continued:
    -----------

At December 31, 1996 and 1995 securities with book values aggregating
$42,397,000 and $45,069,000, respectively, were on deposit with various
regulatory authorities.

Certain information with respect to trading securities at December 31, 1996 and
1995 is as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                    Amortized     Estimated      Carrying
                                                       Cost       Fair Value       Value
                                                       ----       ----------       -----
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>            <C> 
1996
- ----
Fixed maturities -
 Corporate bonds and notes                            $33,430       $33,897       $33,897
Equity securities:
 Preferred stocks                                      16,260        16,823        16,823
 Common stocks - industrial,
  miscellaneous and all other                           4,842         5,803         5,803
Options                                                 4,200         2,121         2,121
                                                      -------       -------       -------
  Total trading securities                            $58,732       $58,644       $58,644
                                                      =======       =======       =======

1995
- ----
Fixed maturities:
 Corporate bonds and notes                            $26,356       $27,194       $27,194
 Foreign governments                                    2,080         3,880         3,880
Equity securities:
 Preferred stocks                                      17,785        19,079        19,079
 Common stocks - industrial,
  miscellaneous and all other                             142           148           148
Options                                                 5,790         5,401         5,401
                                                      -------       -------       -------
  Total trading securities                            $52,153       $55,702       $55,702
                                                      =======       =======       =======

</TABLE>

                                      F-16

<PAGE>



7.  Trade, Notes and Other Receivables, Net:
    ---------------------------------------

A summary of trade, notes and other receivables, net at December 31, 1996 and
1995 is as follows (in thousands):
                                                           1996        1995
                                                           ----        ----

Instalment loan receivables net of unearned
 finance charges of $1,910 and $3,680 (a)                $233,351      $268,470
Loans to small business concerns, including
 accrued interest                                            -            9,921
Premiums receivable                                       193,179       187,425
Trade receivables                                          20,856        22,669
Service fee receivable                                      7,806         5,176
Amount due on sale of securities                            3,919         6,808
Other                                                      20,226        17,786
                                                         --------      --------
                                                          479,337       518,255
Allowance for doubtful accounts (including
 $12,177 and $13,893 applicable to loan
 receivables of banking and lending subsidiaries)         (19,388)      (20,502)
                                                         --------      --------
                                                         $459,949      $497,753
                                                         ========      ========

(a) Contractual maturities of instalment loan receivables at December 31, 1996
were as follows (in thousands): 1997 - $111,891; 1998 - $62,489; 1999 - $34,557;
2000 - $17,233 and 2001 and thereafter - $7,181. Experience shows that a
substantial portion of such notes will be repaid or renewed prior to contractual
maturity. Accordingly, the foregoing is not to be regarded as a forecast of
future cash collections.

8.  Prepaids and Other Assets:
    -------------------------

At December 31, 1996 and 1995, a summary of prepaids and other assets is as
follows (in thousands):
                                                          1996          1995
                                                          ----          ----

Real estate assets, net                                 $142,089      $147,508
Inventories, net                                          21,281        30,573
Excess of acquisition cost over net
 tangible assets acquired                                    -             173
Balances in risk sharing pools and associations            6,961         9,896
Prepaid reinsurance premium                                9,081         6,528
Unamortized debt expense                                   7,415         7,588
Other                                                     36,746        36,040
                                                        --------      --------
                                                        $223,573      $238,306
                                                        ========      ========


                                      F-17

<PAGE>



9.  Trade Payables, Expense Accruals and Other Liabilities:
    ------------------------------------------------------

A summary of trade payables, expense accruals and other liabilities at December
31, 1996 and 1995 is as follows (in thousands):

                                                            1996          1995
                                                            ----          ----
Trade Payables and Expense Accruals:
 Payables related to securities                          $ 43,048       $ 43,635
 Amount due on reinsurance                                 16,447         11,798
 Trade and drafts payable                                  45,677         40,003
 Accrued compensation, severance and other
  employee benefits                                        27,758         28,084
 Pension liability                                          5,712          5,735
 Accrued interest payable                                   8,375          8,965
 Taxes, other than income                                  21,608         23,505
 Amounts withheld on account of others                     17,238          2,914
 Provision for servicing carrier claims                    26,986         23,513
 Other                                                     17,814         21,210
                                                         --------       --------
                                                         $230,663       $209,362
                                                         ========       ========
Other Liabilities:
 Unearned service fees                                   $ 41,576       $ 32,333
 Lease obligations                                          1,588          3,815
 Liability for unredeemed trading stamps                   23,735         30,574
 Postretirement and postemployment benefits                26,532         25,560
 Premiums received in advance                               3,588          4,871
 Holdbacks on loans                                         3,806          6,035
 Unclaimed funds and dividends                              3,659          3,622
 Other                                                     25,425         27,962
                                                         --------       --------
                                                         $129,909       $134,772
                                                         ========       ========

10.  Long-term and Other Indebtedness:
     --------------------------------

The principal amount, stated interest rate and maturity of long-term debt
outstanding at December 31, 1996 and 1995 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

                                                            1996        1995
                                                            ----        ----
Senior Notes:
 Term loans with banks                                    $ 50,000    $ 50,000
 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2013, less debt
  discount of $831 and $881                                 99,169      99,119
 Industrial Revenue Bonds (with variable interest)           4,900       5,600
 Other                                                      15,076      14,493
                                                          --------    --------
                                                           169,145     169,212
                                                          --------    --------
Subordinated Notes:
 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2002,
  less debt discount of $92 and $605                        22,252     124,395
 8 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005                 100,000     100,000
 7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006,
  less debt discount of $678                               134,322        -
 6% Swiss Franc Bonds due March 10, 1996                      -         27,255
 5 1/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2003       100,000     100,000
                                                          --------    --------
                                                           356,574     351,650
                                                          --------    --------
                                                          $525,719    $520,862
                                                          ========    ========

                                      F-18

<PAGE>



10.  Long-term and Other Indebtedness, continued:
     --------------------------------

At December 31, 1996, credit agreements provided for aggregate contractual
credit facilities of $150,000,000, bore interest based on the prime rate or
LIBOR, plus commitment and other fees, and were due to expire in June 1997. No
amounts were borrowed under these facilities as of December 31, 1996 and 1995.
The term loans with banks also bore interest based on the prime rate or LIBOR.
In February 1997, the Company replaced these credit facilities and the
$50,000,000 of outstanding bank term loans with a new contractual bank credit
facility of $200,000,000. The new facility bears interest based on the prime
rate or LIBOR and expires in February 2002.

The most restrictive of the Company's debt instruments require maintenance of
minimum Tangible Net Worth and limit Indebtedness, as defined in the agreements.
In addition, the debt instruments contain limitations on dividends, investments,
liens, contingent obligations and certain other matters. Had the new credit
facility been in effect as of December 31, 1996, cash dividends of $300,300,000
would be eligible to be paid under the most restrictive covenants.

In October 1996, the Company sold $135,000,000 principal amount of its newly
authorized 7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 in an underwritten public
offering at 99.487% of the principal amount. As of December 31, 1996,
$114,000,000 of the net proceeds were used to purchase $102,656,000 aggregate
principal amount of the 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2002 (the "10 3/8%
Notes") plus accrued interest through a tender offer and in open market
purchases. The Company intends to retire the 10 3/8% Notes that remain
outstanding either through open market purchases or through early redemption in
June 1997. In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company reported an extraordinary
loss on early extinguishment of these 10 3/8% Notes of $10,520,000 ($6,838,000
after taxes or $.11 per share).

The 5 1/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2003 (the "5 1/4%
Debentures") are convertible into Common Shares at $28.75 per Common Share, an
aggregate of 3,478,261 Common Shares, subject to anti-dilution provisions. On
March 12, 1997, the Company called for redemption on April 11, 1997 all of its
outstanding $100,000,000 5 1/4% Debentures, at a redemption price of 102.625% of
the principal amount of the Debentures, plus accrued interest.

Approximately $9,425,000 of the manufacturing division's net property, equipment
and leasehold improvements are pledged as collateral for the Industrial Revenue
Bonds; and approximately $26,259,000 of other assets (primarily property) are
pledged for other indebtedness aggregating approximately $14,691,000.

Interest rate agreements are used to manage the potential impact of changes in
interest rates on term loans with banks, customer banking deposits and credit
agreement borrowings. Under interest rate swap agreements, the Company has
agreed with other parties to pay fixed rate interest amounts and receive
variable rate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed notional
amount. The variable interest rate portion of the swaps is a specified LIBOR
interest rate. At December 31, 1995, the notional amount of the Company's
interest rate swaps were $75,000,000. Swaps that expired in 1996 required fixed
rate payments of 7.23% on a $50,000,000 notional amount. The remaining
$25,000,000, which comprises the notional amount of the Company's interest rate
swaps at December 31, 1996, expire in 1999 and require fixed rate payments of
7.33%. The Company would have been required to pay $782,000 at December 31, 1996
and $2,351,000 at December 31, 1995 to retire these agreements. The LIBOR rate
at December 31, 1996 was 5.6%. Changes in LIBOR interest rates in the future
will change the amounts to be received under the agreements as well as interest
to be paid under the related variable debt obligations.


                                      F-19

<PAGE>



10.  Long-term and Other Indebtedness, continued:
     --------------------------------

Counterparties to interest rate swap agreements are major financial
institutions, which management believes are able to fulfill their obligations.
However, any losses due to default by the counterparties are likely to be
immaterial.

The aggregate annual mandatory redemptions of debt during the five year period
ending December 31, 2001 are as follows (in thousands): 1997 - $2,817; 1998 -
$2,438; 1999 - $51,854; 2000 - $1,140; and, 2001 - $1,164.

The weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings (primarily customer
banking deposits) was 5.8% and 6.1% at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

11.  Common Shares, Stock Options, Warrants and Preferred Shares:
     -----------------------------------------------------------

The Board of Directors from time to time has authorized acquisitions of the
Company's Common Shares. Pursuant to such authorization, during the three year
period ended December 31, 1996, the Company acquired 87,285 Common Shares
(34,037 shares in 1996, 29,276 shares in 1995 and 23,972 shares in 1994) at an
average price of $23.77 per Common Share.

The Company has a fixed stock option plan which provides for grants of options
or rights to non-employee directors and certain employees up to a maximum grant
of three hundred thousand shares to any individual in a given taxable year. The
plan provides for the issuance of stock options and stock appreciation rights at
not less than the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of
grant. Options generally become exercisable in five equal annual instalments
starting one year from date of grant. No stock appreciation rights have been
granted.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation", ("SFAS 123"), establishes a fair value method for accounting for
stock-based compensation plans, either through recognition in the statements of
income or disclosure. The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related
Interpretations in accounting for its plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost
has been recognized in the statements of income for its stock-based compensation
plans. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock option plans been recorded
in the statements of income consistent with the provisions of SFAS 123, the
Company's net income and earnings per share for 1996 and 1995 would not have
been materially different from those reported.




                                      F-20

<PAGE>


11.  Common Shares, Stock Options, Warrants and Preferred Shares, continued:
     -----------------------------------------------------------

A summary of activity with respect to the Company's stock options for the three
years ended December 31, 1996 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                    Available
                                          Common        Weighted                       for
                                          Shares         Average        Options       Future
                                          Subject        Exercise      Exercisable    Option
                                         to Option       Prices        at Year-End    Grants
                                         ---------       ------        -----------    ------

<S>                                      <C>               <C>           <C>          <C>      
Balance at January 1, 1994               1,552,944         $ 9.31        443,992      1,587,000
                                                                         =======      =========
     Granted                                26,000         $18.28
     Exercised                            (330,000)        $ 5.57
     Cancelled                             (33,000)        $11.16
                                         ---------

Balance at December 31, 1994             1,215,944         $10.47        553,868      1,574,800
                                                                         =======      =========
     Granted                                10,000         $23.25
     Exercised                            (414,826)        $ 6.31
     Cancelled                             (38,500)        $12.16
                                         ---------

Balance at December 31, 1995               772,618         $12.79        443,018      1,583,100
                                                                         =======      =========
     Granted                               630,200         $26.54
     Exercised                            (287,792)        $ 7.66
     Cancelled                             (41,100)        $16.54
                                         ---------

Balance at December 31, 1996             1,073,926         $22.09        317,826        974,400
                                         =========                       =======      =========
</TABLE>

The weighted-average fair value of the options granted was $7.04 per share for
1996 and $6.47 per share for 1995 as estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: (1) expected
volatility of 25.3% for 1996 and 27.4% for 1995; (2) risk-free interest rates of
6.0% for 1996 and 5.9% for 1995; (3) expected lives of 3.7 years for 1996 and
4.0 years for 1995; and (4) dividend yields of .9% for 1996 and 1.1% for 1995.

The following table summarizes information about fixed stock options outstanding
at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                               Options Outstanding                    Options Exercisable
                     ---------------------------------------       -------------------------
                                    Weighted
                      Common         Average        Weighted         Common           Weighted
                      Shares        Remaining       Average          Shares           Average
   Range of         Subject to     Contractual      Exercise       Subject to         Exercise
Exercise Prices       Option          Life           Price           Option            Price
- ---------------       ------          ----           -----           ------            -----
<S>                 <C>           <C>              <C>            <C>                <C>   
         $ 6.13       127,326       0.7 years        $ 6.13         127,326            $ 6.13
$11.25 - $14.25        14,800       1.0 years        $12.87          12,400            $13.19
$17.88 - $21.50       314,100       2.9 years        $20.33         176,100            $20.39
$23.25 - $26.63       617,700       5.1 years        $26.49           2,000            $23.25
                    ---------                                       -------

$ 6.13 - $26.63     1,073,926       3.9 years        $22.09         317,826            $14.41
                    =========                                       =======

</TABLE>


                                      F-21

<PAGE>



11.  Common Shares, Stock Options, Warrants and Preferred Shares, continued:
     -----------------------------------------------------------

On September 13, 1995, Ian M. Cumming and Joseph S. Steinberg, Chairman of the
Board and President of the Company, respectively, and certain members of Mr.
Cumming's family exercised previously granted warrants to purchase an aggregate
of 3,188,000 Common Shares and sold such shares in an underwritten public
offering. In connection with such public offering, the Company granted the
underwriters an over allotment option, which was exercised, for 478,200 Common
Shares. Under the terms of the warrant agreement, the Company was required to
pay expenses of the sale, other than underwriting discounts. As a result of the
exercise of the warrants and the exercise of the over allotment option, the
Company realized aggregate cash proceeds, net of expenses, of $43,736,000. For
income tax purposes, the exercise of the warrants resulted in a current income
tax deduction of $57,305,000. For financial reporting purposes, the benefit of
such deduction ($20,057,000) was credited directly to shareholders' equity.

At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company's Common Shares were reserved as
follows:

                                                  1996            1995
                                                  ----            ----

Stock Options                                   2,048,326        2,355,718
Convertible Debentures                          3,478,261        3,478,261
                                                ---------        ---------
                                                5,526,587        5,833,979
                                                =========        =========

At December 31, 1996 and 1995, 6,000,000 preferred shares (redeemable and
non-redeemable), par value $1 per share, were authorized.

12.  Net Securities Gains (Losses):
     -----------------------------

The following summarizes net securities gains (losses) for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 1996 (in thousands):

                                                    1996      1995     1994
                                                    ----      ----     ----

Net realized gains (losses) on fixed maturities   $20,491   $14,430  $(11,246)
Provision for write-down of fixed
 maturity investments                                -         -       (3,126)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on trading
 securities                                        (2,230)    3,639    (1,500)
Net realized gains on equity and other
 securities                                        21,168     1,958     3,868
                                                  -------   -------  --------

                                                  $39,429   $20,027  $(12,004)
                                                  =======   =======  ========


Proceeds from sales of investments classified as available for sale were
$1,732,272,000, $1,085,764,000 and $854,824,000 during 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. Gross gains of $36,625,000, $22,766,000 and $8,461,000 and gross
losses of $5,600,000, $8,119,000 and $18,446,000 were realized on these sales
during 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.




                                      F-22

<PAGE>



13.  Other Results of Operations Information:
     ---------------------------------------

Investment and other income for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1996 consist of the following (in thousands):

                                                  1996        1995        1994
                                                  ----        ----        ----

  Interest on short-term investments            $ 23,861    $ 22,499    $ 13,555
  Interest on fixed maturities                   158,975     153,034     141,279
  Service fee income                              50,445      54,481      31,608
  Trading stamp revenues                          12,017      17,957      19,489
  Rental income                                   11,281      10,730       7,691
  Gains on sale of property, net of costs         11,078       4,833       1,741
  Gain on sale of Transportation Capital Corp.     1,516        -           -
  Gains related to foreign power companies          -           -         22,948
  Gain on return of the WMAC Companies              -         41,030        -
  Litigation settlements                           5,434       4,666        -
  Other                                           26,276      29,087      18,483
                                                --------    --------    --------
                                                $300,883    $338,317    $256,794
                                                ========    ========    ========

Effective as of December 31, 1995, control of the WMAC Companies was returned to
the Company and such subsidiaries were consolidated. The gain related to the
return of the WMAC Companies reflects the difference between the carrying amount
of the Company's investment prior to consolidation and the net assets of such
subsidiaries.

Taxes, other than income or payroll, included in operations amounted to
$33,907,000 (including $18,791,000 of premium taxes) for the year ended December
31, 1996, $36,978,000 (including $21,687,000 of premium taxes) for the year
ended December 31, 1995 and $37,310,000 (including $21,330,000 of premium taxes)
for the year ended December 31, 1994.

Advertising costs amounted to $13,351,000, $13,079,000 and $12,541,000 for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.



                                      F-23

<PAGE>



14.  Income Taxes:
     ------------

The principal components of the deferred tax asset at December 31, 1996 and 1995
are as follows (in thousands):
                                                            1996          1995
                                                            ----          ----

   Insurance reserves and unearned premiums               $ 97,259     $ 95,453
   Securities valuation reserves                            13,544        8,392
   Other accrued liabilities                                 7,212       15,030
   Employee benefits and compensation                        7,685        7,554
   Unrealized (gains) on investments                          (504)     (16,174)
   Depreciation                                             (3,870)      (6,557)
   Policy acquisition costs                                (10,421)     (10,254)
   Tax loss carryforwards, net of tax sharing payments      37,388       49,026
   Other, net                                                  194        5,056
                                                          --------     --------
                                                           148,487      147,526
     Valuation allowance                                   (40,584)     (44,060)
                                                          --------     --------
                                                          $107,903     $103,466
                                                          ========     ========


The valuation allowance principally relates to certain acquired tax loss
carryforwards, the usage of which is subject to certain limitations and certain
other matters which may restrict their availability, and unrealized capital
losses.

In addition, the amounts reflected above are based on the minimum tax loss
carryforwards of Phlcorp, Inc. ("Phlcorp"), a subsidiary of the Company. As
described more fully herein, substantial additional amounts may be available
under certain circumstances and as uncertainties are resolved. If these
uncertainties are resolved in the Company's favor, the deferred tax asset
related to tax loss carryforwards would increase by approximately $81,000,000,
exclusive of any additional valuation allowance.

The Company believes it is more likely than not that the recorded deferred tax
asset will be realized principally from taxable income generated by profitable
operations.

The provision for income taxes for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1996 was as follows (in thousands):

                                          1996        1995         1994
                                          ----        ----         ----

State income taxes (principally
 currently payable)                     $ 1,200     $ 2,500      $ 6,000
Federal income taxes:
 Current                                  7,170        (630)       2,906
 Deferred                                14,127      22,313       20,397
Foreign income taxes (principally
 currently payable)                         500         496          179
                                        -------     -------      -------
                                        $22,997     $24,679      $29,482
                                        =======     =======      =======


                                      F-24

<PAGE>



14.  Income Taxes, continued:
     ------------

The table below reconciles expected statutory federal income tax to actual
income tax expense (in thousands):

                                               1996       1995        1994
                                               ----       ----        ----

Expected federal income tax                   $27,479  $ 46,264     $35,111
State income taxes, net of federal
 income tax benefit                               780     1,625       3,900
Amortization of excess of acquisition
 cost over net tangible assets acquired          -          910       1,028
Tax exempt interest                               (30)     (469)     (1,144)
Return of the WMAC Companies                     -      (14,360)       -
Reduction in valuation allowance               (3,476)     -         (5,340)
Recognition of additional tax benefits         (2,500)   (9,547)     (4,450)
Other                                             744       256         377
                                              -------  --------     -------
   Actual income tax expense                  $22,997  $ 24,679     $29,482
                                              =======  ========     =======


The valuation allowance applicable to the deferred income tax asset recorded
upon adoption of SFAS 109 gave effect to the possible unavailability of certain
income tax deductions. During 1996 and 1994 certain matters were favorably
resolved and the Company reduced the valuation allowance as reflected in the
above reconciliation. Since the WMAC Companies have previously been included in
the Company's consolidated federal income tax return, the gain recorded upon
return of the WMAC Companies is not taxable.

Phlcorp, in connection with its 1986 reorganization, entered into a tax
settlement agreement (the "Tax Settlement Agreement") with the United States
whereby, among other things, Phlcorp agreed that upon utilization of certain
pre-reorganization tax loss carryforwards, it would pay 25% of any resultant tax
savings to the government, subject to certain limitations. The Tax Settlement
Agreement provides that post-reorganization tax attributes and net operating
losses will be utilized prior to pre-reorganization operating losses in
calculating tax sharing payments. Due to unresolved issues concerning certain
post-reorganization deductions, Phlcorp is unable to state with certainty the
amount of its available carryforwards. However, Phlcorp believes that it has
minimum tax operating loss carryforwards of between $70,000,000 and $302,000,000
at December 31, 1996. The expiration dates for Phlcorp's carryforwards will
depend on the outcome of the matters referred to above, although it is unlikely
such carryforwards will begin to expire before 1998.



                                         F-25

<PAGE>



14.  Income Taxes, continued:
     ------------

At December 31, 1996 the Company had tax loss carryforwards, which have been
reflected in the deferred tax asset after applying the statutory federal income
tax rate, as follows (in thousands):


               Year of                                       Loss
             Expiration                               Carryforwards
             ----------                               -------------
                1997                                      $    463
                1998                                         1,311
                1999                                           433
                2000                                            21
                2002                                           272
                2003                                        11,045
                2005                                        13,150
                2010                                        12,657
                                                          --------
                                                            39,352
      Phlcorp minimum amount, as
      described above                                       70,000
                                                          --------
        Total minimum tax loss carryforwards              $109,352
                                                          ========

Limitations exist under the tax law which may restrict the utilization of the
Phlcorp carryforwards and the utilization of an aggregate of approximately
$2,797,000 of non-Phlcorp tax loss carryforwards. Further, certain of the future
deductions may only be utilized in the tax returns of certain life insurance
subsidiaries. These limitations are considered in the determination of the
valuation allowance.

Under certain circumstances, the value of the carryforwards available could be
substantially reduced if certain changes in ownership were to occur. In order to
reduce this possibility, the Company's certificate of incorporation was amended
to include certain charter restrictions which prohibit transfers of the
Company's Common Stock under certain circumstances.

Under prior law, Charter National had accumulated $15,447,000 of special federal
income tax deductions allowed life insurance companies and the Colonial Penn
life insurance subsidiaries had accumulated $161,000,000 of such special
deductions. Under certain conditions, such amounts could become taxable in
future periods. Except with respect to amounts applicable to Colonial Penn's
life insurance subsidiaries, the Company does not anticipate any transaction
occurring which would cause these amounts to become taxable. With respect to
Colonial Penn's life insurance subsidiaries, the IRS has asserted that certain
of such special federal income tax deductions should have been reflected in
taxable income in prior years, and has assessed additional taxes (excluding
interest) of $2,899,000 and $19,132,000, for 1989 and 1988, respectively. Under
the terms of the purchase agreement whereby Colonial Penn was acquired from FPL
Group Capital Inc (the "Seller"), the Seller assumed the obligation to reimburse
the Company for any such taxes.

Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the Company complied with the Seller's
instructions and agreed to the 1989 assessment.  To date, Seller has failed to

                                      F-26

<PAGE>



14.  Income Taxes, continued:
     ------------

comply with its contractual obligation to reimburse the Company for payment of
the 1989 assessment, the related interest and the loss of certain minimum tax
credit carryforwards, an aggregate of $3,766,000, to which the Company is
entitled under Seller's indemnification. In a response to a legal proceeding
initiated by the Company to collect such amount due under the Seller's
indemnification obligation, the Seller has alleged that the Company has breached
the purchase agreement and, on that basis, Seller has denied liability for the
1989 assessment. The Company believes it has not breached the purchase agreement
and the Seller remains liable for all such taxes and interest. The Seller is
currently exercising its right under the purchase agreement to control the
contest of the 1988 IRS assessment. If the Seller is unsuccessful in contesting
the 1988 IRS assessment, no assurance can be given that the Seller will comply
with its indemnification obligations under the purchase agreement. The Company
intends to enforce its indemnification rights against the Seller and to seek
other relief, including relief for Seller's bad faith.

During 1995, the Company entered into an agreement with the Seller to settle a
lawsuit initiated by the Company to collect certain amounts due from the Seller
under a tax indemnification included in the purchase agreement for other taxable
periods. The settlement required the Seller to pay certain amounts to the
Company, which are reflected in investment and other income for the year ended
December 31, 1995.

15.  Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefits:
     -----------------------------------------

The Company maintains defined benefit pension plans covering employees of
certain units who meet age and service requirements. Benefits are generally
based on final average salary and years of service. The Company funds its
pension plans in amounts sufficient to satisfy minimum ERISA funding
requirements.

Pension expense charged to operations included the following components (in
thousands):
                                           1996        1995        1994
                                           ----        ----        ----

     Service cost                         $ 5,306    $  4,603     $ 5,529
     Interest cost                          7,317       7,020       6,596
     Actual return on plan assets          (6,329)    (11,501)      2,610
     Net amortization and deferral          2,160       4,400      (8,507)
                                          -------    --------     -------
       Net pension expense                $ 8,454    $  4,522     $ 6,228
                                          =======    ========     =======



                                      F-27

<PAGE>



15.  Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefits, continued:
     -----------------------------------------

The funded status of the pension plans at December 31, 1996 and 1995 was as
follows (in thousands):
                                                           1996        1995
                                                           ----        ----
      Actuarial present value of 
       accumulated benefit obligation:
        Vested                                           $74,562    $ 81,245
        Non-vested                                         2,021       1,880
                                                         -------    --------

                                                         $76,583    $ 83,125
                                                         =======    ========

      Projected benefit obligation                       $98,733    $103,683
      Plan assets at fair value                           90,902      85,033
                                                         -------    --------
        Funded status                                     (7,831)    (18,650)
      Unrecognized prior service cost                      2,773       2,953
      Unrecognized net loss at January 1, 1987               431       1,706
      Unrecognized net (gain) loss from experience
       differences and assumption changes                 (1,085)      8,256
                                                         -------    --------

        Accrued pension liability                        $(5,712)   $ (5,735)
                                                         =======    ========

The plans' assets consist primarily of U.S. government and agencies' bonds and
corporate bonds and notes. The projected benefit obligation at December 31, 1996
and 1995 was determined using an assumed discount rate of 7.5% and 7.0%,
respectively, and an assumed compensation increase rate of 5.0% and 5.6%,
respectively. The assumed long-term rate of return on plan assets was 7.4% at
December 31, 1996 and 1995.

The Company also has defined contribution pension plans covering certain
employees. Contributions and costs are a percent of each covered employee's
salary. Amounts charged to expense related to such plans were $2,315,000,
$2,262,000 and $3,292,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.

Several subsidiaries provide certain health care and other benefits to certain
retired employees under plans which are currently unfunded. The Company pays the
cost of postretirement benefits as they are incurred. Amounts charged to expense
(principally interest) related to such benefits were $1,795,000 in 1996,
$1,679,000 in 1995 and $1,762,000 in 1994.

                                      F-28

<PAGE>



15.  Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefits, continued:
     -----------------------------------------

Included in other liabilities at December 31, 1996 and 1995 are the following
(in thousands):

                                                            1996        1995
                                                            ----        ----

  Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation:
     Retirees                                             $12,624     $16,091
     Fully eligible active plan participants                2,818       2,827
     Other active plan participants                           450       2,218
                                                          -------     -------
        Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation      15,892      21,136

  Unrecognized prior service cost                           5,623         455
  Unrecognized net gain from experience
   differences and assumption changes                       1,580         436
                                                          -------     -------
        Accrued postretirement benefit obligation         $23,095     $22,027
                                                          =======     =======

The discount rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit
obligation was 7.5% and 7.0% at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The
assumed health care cost trend rates used in measuring the accumulated
postretirement benefit obligation were between 7.3% and 13.0% for 1996 and 7.6%
and 14.0% for 1995, declining to an ultimate rate of between 5.0% and 8.0% by
2006.

If the health care cost trend rates were increased by 1%, the accumulated
postretirement obligation as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 would have increased
by $1,046,000 and $1,317,000, respectively. The effect of this change on the
aggregate of service and interest cost for 1996 and 1995 would be immaterial.

16.  Commitments:
     -----------
 
The Company and its subsidiaries rent office space and office equipment under
non-cancelable operating leases with terms generally varying from one to twenty
years. Rental expense (net of sublease rental income) charged to operations was
$15,235,000 in 1996, $14,461,000 in 1995 and $16,566,000 in 1994. Aggregate
minimum annual rentals (exclusive of real estate taxes, maintenance and certain
other charges) relating to facilities under lease in effect at December 31, 1996
are as follows (in thousands): 1997 - $8,589; 1998 - $7,703; 1999 - $9,845; 2000
- - $7,213; 2001 - $6,329; and thereafter - $109,896. Future minimum sublease
rental income is not material.

Included in the amounts shown above are the gross future minimum annual rental
payments relating to a twenty year lease which the Empire Group entered into
beginning November 1998 for its executive and administrative offices. These
offices will be in an office building in which the Company has an equity
interest. The above amounts have not been reduced for the Company's share of
rental income due to its equity participation in this office building. In
connection with this equity investment, the Company has committed to invest up
to $25,000,000, which is expected to be contributed in 1998.

In connection with the sale of certain subsidiaries, the Company has made or
guaranteed the accuracy of certain representations given to the acquiror. No
material loss is expected in connection with such matters.

                                      F-29

<PAGE>



16.  Commitments, continued:
     -----------

In connection with the return of the WMAC Companies, the WMAC Companies have
guaranteed the collectibility of reinsurance agreements applicable to a block of
mortgage reinsurance business. The maximum amount of such contingency is
$26,237,000 at December 31, 1996. The reinsurance agreements are with highly
rated institutions and/or are secured in part by letters of credit or trust
funds; as a result the Company does not expect a material loss in connection
with this guarantee.

The insurance and the banking and lending subsidiaries are limited by regulatory
requirements and agreements in the amount of dividends and other transfers of
funds that are available to the Company. Principally as a result of such
restrictions, the net assets of subsidiaries which are subject to limitations on
transfer of funds to the Company were approximately $907,295,000 at December 31,
1996.

17.  Litigation:
     ----------

The Company is subject to various litigation which arises in the course of its
business. Based on discussions with counsel, management is of the opinion that
such litigation will have no material adverse effect on the consolidated
financial position of the Company or its consolidated results of operations.

18.  Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share:
     --------------------------------

Earnings (loss) per common and dilutive common equivalent share was calculated
by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average number of Common
Shares outstanding and the incremental weighted average number of Common Shares
issuable upon exercise of options and warrants for the periods they were
outstanding. The number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares used for
this calculation was 60,560,000 in 1996, 59,271,000 in 1995 and 58,202,000 in
1994.

Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share was calculated as described above except
that in 1994 the incremental number of shares utilized the year end market price
for the Company's Common Shares, since the year end market price was above the
average for that year. In addition, for 1995 and 1994 the calculations assume
the 5 1/4% Debentures had been converted into Common Shares for the period they
were outstanding and earnings increased for the interest on such debentures, net
of the income tax effect. Conversion was not assumed for 1996 since the effect
of such assumed conversion would have been to increase earnings per share. The
number of shares used for this calculation was 60,560,000 in 1996, 62,807,000 in
1995 and 61,715,000 in 1994.

19.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
     -----------------------------------

The following table presents fair value information about certain financial
instruments, whether or not recognized on the balance sheet. Where quoted market
prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value
or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by

                                      F-30

<PAGE>



19.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments, continued:
     -----------------------------------

the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash
flows. The fair value amounts presented do not purport to represent and should
not be considered representative of the underlying "market" or franchise value
of the Company. The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair values of
each class of the financial instruments described below are as follows:

(a) Investments: The fair values of marketable equity securities and fixed
maturity securities are substantially based on quoted market prices, as
disclosed in Note 6. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of
policyholder loans since such loans generally have no stated maturity, are not
separately transferable and are often repaid by reductions to benefits and
surrenders.

(b)  Cash and cash equivalents:  For cash equivalents, the carrying amount
approximates fair value.

(c) Loans receivable of banking and lending subsidiaries: The fair value of
loans receivable of the banking and lending subsidiaries is estimated by
discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans
would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings for the same remaining
maturities.

(d) Separate and variable accounts: Separate and variable accounts assets and
liabilities are carried at market value, which is a reasonable estimate of fair
value.

(e) Investments in associated companies: The fair values of a foreign power
company are principally estimated based upon quoted market prices. The carrying
value of the remaining investments in associated companies approximates fair
value.

(f) Derivatives: The fair values of derivatives generally reflect the amounts
that the Company would receive or pay to terminate the interest rate and
currency swap contracts.

(g) Customer banking deposits: The fair value of customer banking deposits is
estimated using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining
maturities.

(h) Long-term and other indebtedness: The fair values of non-variable rate debt
are estimated using quoted market prices and estimated rates which would be
available to the Company for debt with similar terms. The fair value of variable
rate debt is estimated to be the carrying amount.

(i) Investment contract reserves: Single premium deferred annuity reserves are
carried at account value, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The fair
value of other investment contracts is estimated by discounting the future
payments at rates which would currently be offered for contracts with similar
terms.


                                      F-31

<PAGE>



19.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments, continued:
     -----------------------------------

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company's financial
instruments at December 31, 1996 and 1995 are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       1996                      1995
                                                       ----                      ----
                                             Carrying        Fair       Carrying       Fair
                                              Amount        Value        Amount        Value
                                              ------        -----        ------        -----
<S>                                        <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>   
Financial Assets:
 Investments:
  Practicable to estimate
   fair value                               $2,771,791    $2,771,761   $2,862,713    $2,863,583
  Policyholder loans                            18,329         -           17,768          -
 Cash and cash equivalents                     386,807       386,807      266,158       266,158
 Loans receivable of banking and
  lending subsidiaries, net of
  allowance                                    221,174       234,771      264,498       277,676
 Separate and variable accounts                546,074       546,074      472,837       472,837
 Investments in associated
  companies                                    206,384       214,462      184,088       192,166
 Other assets (derivatives)                       -             -           1,838         9,180

Financial Liabilities:
 Customer banking deposits                     209,261       210,160      203,061       204,192
 Long-term and other indebtedness              525,719       535,150      520,862       546,140
 Investment contract reserves                   37,658        41,404       67,254        72,803
 Separate and variable accounts                545,019       545,019      472,837       472,837
 Other liabilities (derivatives)                   886         2,335          259         2,610

</TABLE>

20.  Segment Information:
     -------------------

For information with respect to the Company's business segments, see "Financial
Information about Industry Segments" in Item 1 included elsewhere herein, which
is incorporated by reference into these consolidated financial statements.

                                            F-32

<PAGE>



21.  Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited):
     ---------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                    First      Second      Third     Fourth
                                                   Quarter     Quarter     Quarter   Quarter
                                                   -------     -------     -------   -------
                                                  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
<S>                                                <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>   
1996:
- -----
Revenues                                           $384,506    $378,633    $377,796  $365,622
                                                   ========    ========    ========  ========

Income before extraordinary loss                   $ 15,601    $ 13,173    $ 19,185  $  7,556
                                                   ========    ========    ========  ========

Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment
 of debt, net of income tax benefit                $   -       $   -       $   -     $ (6,838)
                                                   ========    ========    ========  ========

Net income                                         $ 15,601    $ 13,173    $ 19,185  $    718
                                                   ========    ========    ========  ========

Earnings (loss) per common and dilutive
 common equivalent share:
  Income before extraordinary loss                     $.26        $.22        $.32     $ .12
  Extraordinary loss                                     -           -           -       (.11)
                                                       ----        ----        ----     -----

     Net income                                        $.26        $.22        $.32     $ .01
                                                       ====        ====        ====     =====

Number of shares used in calculation                 60,586      60,552      60,534    60,571
                                                     ======      ======      ======    ======

Earnings (loss) per fully diluted common share:
  Income before extraordinary loss                     $.26        $.22        $.31     $ .12
  Extraordinary loss                                     -           -           -       (.11)
                                                       ----        ----        ----     -----

     Net income                                        $.26        $.22        $.31     $ .01
                                                       ====        ====        ====     =====

Number of shares used in calculation                 60,586      60,552      64,022    60,571
                                                     ======      ======      ======    ======


1995:
- -----
Revenues                                           $360,688    $376,757    $390,987  $429,882
                                                   ========    ========    ========  ========

Net income                                         $ 16,323    $ 17,409    $ 21,726  $ 52,045
                                                   ========    ========    ========  ========

Earnings per common and dilutive
 common equivalent share                               $.28        $.30        $.37      $.86
                                                       ====        ====        ====      ====

Number of shares used in calculation                 58,590      58,591      59,427    60,565
                                                     ======      ======      ======    ======

Earnings per fully diluted common share                $.28        $.29        $.36      $.83
                                                       ====        ====        ====      ====

Number of shares used in calculation                 62,069      62,218      62,984    64,043
                                                     ======      ======      ======    ======

</TABLE>

In 1996 and 1995, the totals of quarterly per share amounts do not necessarily
equal annual per share amounts.

                                      F-33

<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SCHEDULE II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 1996 and 1995


                                                                 1996            1995
                                                                 ----            ----
                                                                (Thousands of dollars)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
ASSETS
- ------
Cash and cash equivalents                                     $   61,330     $   14,877
Investments                                                      115,443        107,087
Deferred income taxes                                            107,903        103,466
Miscellaneous receivables and other assets                        42,221         52,119
Investments in and advances to/from subsidiaries, net          1,321,381      1,364,275
                                                              ----------     ----------
                                                              $1,648,278     $1,641,824
                                                              ==========     ==========

LIABILITIES
- -----------
Accounts payable, expense accruals and income taxes           $   24,043     $   29,386
Debt, including current maturities                               506,128        500,947
                                                              ----------     ----------
                                                                 530,171        530,333
                                                              ----------     ----------

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
- --------------------
Common shares, par value $1 per share,
 authorized 150,000,000 shares; 60,417,579
 and 60,163,824 shares issued and
 outstanding, after deducting 54,353,691
 and 54,319,654 shares held in treasury                           60,418         60,164
Additional paid-in capital                                       161,026        159,914
Net unrealized gain on investments                                 1,759         30,086
Retained earnings                                                894,904        861,327
                                                              ----------     ----------
     Total shareholders' equity                                1,118,107      1,111,491
                                                              ----------     ----------
                                                              $1,648,278     $1,641,824
                                                              ==========     ==========


</TABLE>

                           See notes to this schedule.


                                      F-34

<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SCHEDULE II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant, continued:
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

                                                         1996        1995       1994
                                                         ----        ----       ----
                                                  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
<S>                                                   <C>         <C>         <C>     
Investment income, net                                $ 32,469    $ 38,931    $ 22,700
Equity in losses of associated companies               (14,720)        (24)       -
Net securities gains (losses)                               96          (1)     (2,160)
Equity in income of subsidiaries                       124,162     153,213     130,266
                                                      --------    --------    --------
                                                       142,007     192,119     150,806
                                                      --------    --------    --------

Interest expense                                        62,242      58,723      50,060
Other expenses, net                                     24,250      25,893      29,910
                                                      --------    --------    --------
                                                        86,492      84,616      79,970
                                                      --------    --------    --------
  Income before extraordinary loss                      55,515     107,503      70,836

Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment
 of debt, net of income tax benefit of $3,682           (6,838)       -           -
                                                      --------    --------    --------
    Net income                                        $ 48,677    $107,503    $ 70,836
                                                      ========    ========    ========


Earnings (loss) per common and dilutive 
 common equivalent share:
  Income before extraordinary loss                       $ .91       $1.81       $1.22
  Extraordinary loss                                      (.11)        -           -
                                                         -----       -----       -----
    Net income                                           $ .80       $1.81       $1.22
                                                         =====       =====       =====

Fully diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
  Income before extraordinary loss                       $ .91       $1.77       $1.21
  Extraordinary loss                                      (.11)        -           -
                                                         -----       -----       -----
    Net income                                           $ .80       $1.77       $1.21
                                                         =====       =====       =====

</TABLE>

                           See notes to this schedule.

                                      F-35

<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SCHEDULE II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant, continued:
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
                                                         1996        1995        1994
                                                         ----        ----        ----
                                                            (Thousands of dollars)
<S>                                                   <C>         <C>         <C>
Net cash flows from operating activities:
- -----------------------------------------
Net income                                            $  48,677   $ 107,503   $  70,836
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
 cash provided by (used for) operations:
 Amortization                                              (487)        681       1,486
 Net securities (gains) losses                              (96)          1       2,160
 Equity in earnings of subsidiaries                    (124,162)   (153,213)   (130,266)
 Equity in losses of associated companies                14,720          24        -
 Extraordinary loss, net of income tax benefit            6,838        -           -
 Net change in:
   Miscellaneous receivables                              1,121        (582)        221
   Other assets                                          (7,327)     (1,714)     (5,347)
   Investments in and advances to/from
    subsidiaries, net                                   125,508      26,641     (19,051)
   Accounts payable, expense accruals and income taxes   (1,661)      9,047       3,881
 Other                                                    2,204       2,616       1,840
                                                      ---------   ---------   ---------
   Net cash provided by (used for)
    operating activities                                 65,335      (8,996)    (74,240)
                                                      ---------   ---------   ---------

Net cash flows from investing activities:
- -----------------------------------------
Dividends received from subsidiaries                     32,581      10,076       8,422
Capital contribution to subsidiaries                    (12,068)    (13,319)     (6,008)
Investment in Providential Life in 1996 and
 MK Gold Company in 1995                                (11,504)    (22,593)       -
Purchases of investments (other than short-term)       (149,228)   (124,855)     (8,022)
Proceeds from maturities of investments                 116,930      43,300       1,000
Proceeds from sales of investments                       25,117          76      68,268
                                                      ---------   ---------   ---------
   Net cash provided by (used for)
    investing activities                                  1,828    (107,315)     63,660
                                                      ---------   ---------   ---------

Net cash flows from financing activities:
- -----------------------------------------
Net change in short-term borrowings                         207         (80)       (402)
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs       132,793      98,590      50,000
Reduction of long-term debt                            (137,773)     (5,702)    (21,250)
Sale of common shares and exercise of warrants,
 net of expenses                                           -         43,857        -
Purchase of common shares for treasury                     (837)       (727)       (472)
Dividends paid                                          (15,100)    (15,025)     (7,021)
                                                      ---------   ---------   ---------
   Net cash provided by (used for)
    financing activities                                (20,710)    120,913      20,855
                                                      ---------   ---------   ---------

   Net increase in cash and cash equivalents             46,453       4,602      10,275
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1,                  14,877      10,275        -
                                                      ---------   ---------   ---------

Cash and cash equivalents at December 31,             $  61,330   $  14,877   $  10,275
                                                      =========   =========   =========

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
 Interest                                               $40,238     $39,768     $33,512
 Income tax payments, net of refunds                    $ 2,490     $(3,723)    $ 5,799

</TABLE>

                           See notes to this schedule.

                                      F-36

<PAGE>



SCHEDULE II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant, continued:
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO SCHEDULE




A.    The notes to consolidated financial statements of Leucadia National
      Corporation and Subsidiaries are incorporated by reference to this
      schedule.

B.    The statements of shareholders' equity are the same as those presented
      for Leucadia National Corporation and Subsidiaries.

C.    Equity in the income of the subsidiaries is after reflecting income taxes
      recorded by the subsidiaries. In 1996, 1995 and 1994, there was no
      provision or benefit for income taxes provided by the parent company,
      other than the benefit related to the extraordinary loss. Tax sharing
      payments received from subsidiaries were $48,017,000 in 1996, $42,078,000
      in 1995 and $35,385,000 in 1994.

D.    The deferred income tax asset of $107,903,000 and $103,466,000 at
      December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, had not been allocated to
      the individual subsidiaries.





                                      F-37

<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SCHEDULE III - Supplementary Insurance Information 
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

                                                                                              Insurance
                                                                                               Losses,
                                                                                               Policy
                                                                                              Benefits
                                                                                                 and
                                                    Separate                                Amortization
                     Deferred                         and       Policy                           of
                      Policy     Future             Variable     and                 Net      Deferred     Other     Non-Life
                    Acquisition  Policy  Unearned   Accounts   Contract  Premium  Investment Acquisition  Operating  Premiums
                       Costs    Benefits Premiums Liabilities   Claims   Revenue    Income      Costs     Expenses   Written
                       -----    -------- -------- -----------   ------   -------    ------      -----     --------   -------
                                                                 (Thousands of dollars)
<S>                   <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>        <C>         <C>       <C>        <C>         <C>
1996
- ----
Life insurance        $ 64,013  $801,635  $  9,620  $545,019 $   28,543 $  178,925  $ 57,200  $150,523   $ 61,699    $ 50,392
                      --------  --------  --------  -------- ---------- ----------  --------  --------   --------    --------
Property and casualty
 insurance:
  Automobile            29,092      -      349,419      -       807,207    676,726    88,012   682,545     24,020     685,743
  Commercial             8,847      -       43,336      -       267,034     92,414    21,948    81,349     16,638      84,187
  Miscellaneous
   and personal          3,715      -       38,568      -        36,226     54,377     5,812    47,584      5,987      56,262
                      --------  --------  --------  -------- ---------- ----------  --------  --------   --------    --------
                        41,654      -      431,323      -     1,110,467    823,517   115,772   811,478     46,645     826,192
                      --------  --------  --------  -------- ---------- ----------  --------  --------   --------    --------
                      $105,667  $801,635  $440,943  $545,019 $1,139,010 $1,002,442  $172,972  $962,001   $108,344    $876,584
                      ========  ========  ========  ======== ========== ==========  ========  ========   ========    ========

1995
- ----
Life insurance        $ 45,423  $815,310  $  7,950  $472,837 $   26,818 $  165,820  $ 56,651  $133,214   $ 65,068    $ 39,885
                      --------  --------  --------  -------- ---------- ----------  --------  --------   --------    --------
Property and casualty
 insurance:
  Automobile            34,054      -      338,439      -       805,926    667,365    80,228   688,708     12,594     684,683
  Commercial            10,141      -       51,808      -       285,637    102,722    19,936    85,493      9,679     100,351
  Miscellaneous
   and personal          2,526      -       36,576      -        37,389     46,481     5,601    35,388      5,672      49,134
                      --------  --------  --------  -------- ---------- ----------  --------  --------   --------    --------
                        46,721      -      426,823      -     1,128,952    816,568   105,765   809,589     27,945     834,168
                      --------  --------  --------  -------- ---------- ----------  --------  --------   --------    --------
                      $ 92,144  $815,310  $434,773  $472,837 $1,155,770 $  982,388  $162,416  $942,803   $ 93,013    $874,053
                      ========  ========  ========  ======== ========== ==========  ========  ========   ========    ======== 

1994
- ----
Life insurance        $ 32,286  $870,910  $ 10,039  $419,355 $   25,802 $  172,445  $ 55,218  $138,324   $ 68,872    $ 49,319
                      --------  --------  --------  -------- ---------- ----------  --------  --------   --------    --------
Property and casualty
 insurance:
  Automobile            29,741      -      314,145      -       766,276    599,180    70,275   553,916     33,093     629,555
  Commercial            10,567      -       54,208      -       263,400    101,394    18,107    77,471     12,302     101,221
  Miscellaneous
   and personal          1,942      -       35,154      -        38,342     45,867     4,964    49,299      6,220      46,968
                      --------  --------  --------  -------- ---------- ----------  --------  --------   --------    --------
                        42,250      -      403,507      -     1,068,018    746,441    93,346   680,686     51,615     777,744
                      --------  --------  --------  -------- ---------- ----------  --------  --------   --------    --------
                      $ 74,536  $870,910  $413,546  $419,355 $1,093,820 $  918,886  $148,564  $819,010   $120,487    $827,063
                      ========  ========  ========  ======== ========== ==========  ========  ========   ========    ========

</TABLE>


                                      F-38

<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SCHEDULE IV - Schedule of Reinsurance
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

                                                                                Percentage
                                                                                    of
                                               Ceded       Assumed                Amount
                                   Direct     to Other   from Other       Net     Assumed
                                  Business   Companies    Companies     Amount    to Net
                                  --------   ---------    ---------     ------    ------
                                                     (Thousands of dollars)
<S>                             <C>           <C>           <C>        <C>          <C>
1996
- ----
Life insurance in force         $2,119,000    $152,000      $ 32,000   $1,999,000   1.60%
                                ==========    ========      ========   ==========

Premiums:
 Life insurance                 $  128,469    $    969      $    132   $  127,632    .10%
 Accident and health insurance      52,020         577             3       51,446    .01%
 Property and liability
  insurance                        877,773      60,321         5,912      823,364    .72%
                                ----------    --------      --------   ----------
    Total premiums              $1,058,262    $ 61,867      $  6,047   $1,002,442    .60%
                                ==========    ========      ========   ==========


1995
- ----
Life insurance in force         $2,168,000    $187,000      $ 36,000   $2,017,000   1.78%
                                ==========    ========      ========   ==========

Premiums:
 Life insurance                 $  124,576    $    904      $    392   $  124,064    .32%
 Accident and health insurance      43,538         617             4       42,925    .01%
 Property and liability
  insurance                        836,382      43,117        22,134      815,399   2.71%
                                ----------    --------      --------   ----------
    Total premiums              $1,004,496    $ 44,638      $ 22,530   $  982,388   2.29%
                                ==========    ========      ========   ==========


1994
- ----
Life insurance in force         $2,285,000    $271,000      $161,000   $2,175,000   7.40%
                                ==========    ========      ========   ==========

Premiums:
 Life insurance                 $  120,761    $  1,484      $  1,121   $  120,398    .93%
 Accident and health insurance      53,775         683             6       53,098    .01%
 Property and liability
  insurance                        748,595      34,339        31,134      745,390   4.18%
                                ----------    --------      --------   ----------
    Total premiums              $  923,131    $ 36,506      $ 32,261   $  918,886   3.51%
                                ==========    ========      ========   ==========

</TABLE>



                                      F-39

<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SCHEDULE V - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

                                                            Additions                     Deductions
                                              ---------------------------------     -----------------------
                                                 Charged
                                  Balance at   (Credited)                                                     Balance
                                  Beginning   to Costs and                                        Sale of    at End of
      Description                 of Period     Expenses    Recoveries   Other      Write-Offs  Receivables    Period
      -----------                 ----------  ------------  ----------   -----      ----------  -----------  --------
                                                                 (Thousands of dollars)
<S>                                <C>         <C>            <C>      <C>           <C>             <C>      <C>
1996
- ----
Loan receivables of banking
 and lending subsidiaries          $13,893     $ 9,966        $5,104   $  -          $16,174         $612     $12,177
Trade, notes and other
 receivables                         6,609       8,446         1,269         5         9,040           78       7,211
                                   -------     -------        ------   -------       -------         ----     -------

   Total allowance for
    doubtful accounts              $20,502     $18,412        $6,373   $     5       $25,214         $690     $19,388
                                   =======     =======        ======   =======       =======         ====     =======
Reinsurance receivable             $ 4,804     $  (988)       $ -      $  -          $   358         $ -      $ 3,458
                                   =======     =======        ======   =======       =======         ====     =======

1995
- ----
Loan receivables of banking
 and lending subsidiaries          $12,308     $ 9,467        $4,163   $  -          $12,045         $ -      $13,893
Trade, notes and other
 receivables                         5,773       6,832         1,283      -            7,124          155       6,609
                                   -------     -------        ------   -------       -------         ----     -------
   Total allowance for
    doubtful accounts              $18,081     $16,299        $5,446   $  -          $19,169         $155     $20,502
                                   =======     =======        ======   =======       =======         ====     =======
Reinsurance receivable             $ 4,046     $   969        $ -      $  -          $   211         $ -      $ 4,804
                                   =======     =======        ======   =======       =======         ====     =======

1994
- ----
Loan receivables of banking
 and lending subsidiaries          $ 8,341     $ 7,634        $2,702   $  -          $ 6,369         $ -      $12,308
Trade, notes and other
 receivables                         5,185       5,744         1,449      -            6,605           -        5,773
                                   -------     -------        ------   -------       -------         ----     -------
   Total allowance for
    doubtful accounts              $13,526     $13,378        $4,151   $  -          $12,974         $ -      $18,081
                                   =======     =======        ======   =======       =======         ====     =======
Reinsurance receivable             $83,825     $(2,799)       $ -      $  -          $76,980 (a)     $ -      $ 4,046
                                   =======     =======        ======   =======       =======         ====     =======

<FN>
    (a)  Principally relates to the write-off of fully reserved receivables for unpaid losses.
</FN>
</TABLE>

                                      F-40

<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SCHEDULE VI - Schedule of Supplemental Information for Property and Casualty Insurance
 Underwriters
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994



                               Discount, if any,       Claims and Claim     
                              Deducted in Reserves    Adjustment Expenses      Paid Claims
                             for Unpaid Claims and    Incurred Related to:      and Claim 
                                Claim Adjustment     -----------------------    Adjustment 
                                    Expenses         Current Year Prior Year     Expenses
                             ----------------------  -----------------------   -----------
                                                     (Thousands of dollars)
<S>                                 <C>              <C>         <C>            <C>     
1996
- ----
Automobile                            $ -              $622,948    $ (6,995)      $629,163
Commercial                             347               64,171        (465)        75,069
Miscellaneous and personal              -                45,687      (3,707)        41,793
                                      ----             --------    --------       --------
  Total property and casualty         $347             $732,806    $(11,167)      $746,025
                                      ====             ========    ========       ========

1995
- ----
Automobile                            $ -              $626,781    $ (6,614)      $573,055
Commercial                             252               71,329      (7,604)        38,497
Miscellaneous and personal              -                36,961      (6,040)        31,640
                                      ----             --------    --------       --------
  Total property and casualty         $252             $735,071    $(20,258)      $643,192
                                      ====             ========    ========       ========

1994
- ----
Automobile                            $ -              $556,736    $(55,771)      $483,120
Commercial                             276               70,658     (12,822)        59,436
Miscellaneous and personal              -                51,983      (6,221)        46,042
                                      ----             --------    --------       --------
  Total property and casualty         $276             $679,377    $(74,814)      $588,598
                                      ====             ========    ========       ========

</TABLE>

                                      F-41


© 2022 IncJournal is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission