UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
|X| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004
OR
|_| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to
Commission file number 0-6234
ACMAT CORPORATION
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Connecticut 06-0682460
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S.Employer Identification No.)
233 Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut 06050-2350
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (860) 229-9000
NONE
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since
last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to filing requirements
for the past 90 days.
Yes |X| No |_|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes |_| No |X|
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Shares outstanding
Title of Class at October 31, 2004
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Common Stock 540,329
Class A Stock 1,775,978
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
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Item 1.Unaudited Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
Consolidated Statements of Earnings 4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Conditions and Results of Operations 14
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures 26
About Market Risks.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures 26
Part II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2.Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issue Purchases
Of Equity Securities 26
Item 6.Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 26
Signatures 27
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Part I Financial Information
Item I Financial Statements
ACMAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, December 31,
Assets 2004 2003
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(Unaudited)
Investments:
Fixed maturities-available for sale at fair value (Cost of $54,174,757 in
2004 and $53,057,097 in 2003) $ 54,362,632 53,355,212
Equity securities, at fair value (Cost of $11,341,559 in 2004 and
$10,240,559 in 2003) 11,411,731 10,541,515
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value 16,976,437 760,872
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Total investments 82,750,800 64,657,599
Cash and cash equivalents 34,044,758 37,687,994
Accrued interest receivable 550,823 341,451
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $390,606 in 2004
and $302,606 in 2003 4,094,861 2,222,971
Reinsurance recoverable:
Unpaid losses 3,432,822 4,376,220
Paid losses 165,664 2,327,436
Prepaid expenses 313,747 210,127
Income tax receivable -- 330,883
Deferred income taxes 2,293,217 2,155,028
Property & equipment, net 10,773,554 11,195,363
Deferred policy acquisition costs 1,836,803 1,639,325
Other assets 3,642,930 3,365,100
Intangibles 1,920,360 1,920,360
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$145,820,339 132,429,857
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Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity
Accounts payable $ 2,717,536 848,427
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses 22,311,888 20,848,566
Unearned premiums 7,472,814 6,357,447
Collateral held 50,676,628 41,718,225
Income taxes 573,805 --
Accrued liabilities 1,230,904 1,467,721
Long-term debt 17,086,342 19,107,293
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Total liabilities 102,069,916 90,347,679
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock (No par value; 3,500,000 shares authorized; 540,329
and 549,355 shares issued and outstanding) 540,329 549,355
Class A Stock (No par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 1,775,978
and 1,742,705 shares issued and outstanding) 1,775,978 1,742,705
Retained earnings 41,284,365 39,438,778
Accumulated other comprehensive income 149,751 351,340
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Total stockholders' equity 43,750,423 42,082,178
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$145,820,339 132,429,857
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See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ACMAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30 September 30
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Contract revenues $3,299,508 801,956 8,557,982 1,813,069
Earned premiums 3,577,597 3,289,433 10,504,691 8,667,439
Investment income, net 899,614 721,455 2,417,931 1,976,693
Net realized capital gains 31,408 76,000 52,059 324,771
Other income 253,438 215,104 616,999 679,357
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8,061,565 5,103,958 22,149,662 13,461,329
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Cost of contract revenues 3,249,124 828,057 8,454,620 1,771,686
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 1,323,589 1,124,954 4,113,021 2,988,273
Amortization of policy acquisition costs 663,732 531,110 1,929,848 1,555,806
General and administrative expenses 1,290,537 1,352,740 3,780,784 3,970,030
Interest expense 193,995 256,901 652,703 811,330
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6,720,977 4,093,762 18,930,976 11,097,125
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Earnings before income taxes 1,340,588 1,010,196 3,218,686 2,364,204
Income taxes 465,902 378,567 1,139,965 850,398
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Net earnings $ 874,686 631,629 2,078,721 1,513,806
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Basic earnings per share $ .38 .28 .90 .66
Diluted earnings per share $ .37 .27 .88 .65
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ACMAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
September 30, 2004 and 2003
Accumulated
Common Class A Other Total
Stock Par Stock Par Retained Comprehensive Stockholders'
Value Value Earnings Income(Loss) Equity
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Balance as of December 31, 2002 $ 553,355 1,756,405 37,972,590 571,358 40,853,708
Comprehensive income:
Net unrealized losses on debt and equity
securities, net of reclassification -- -- -- (226,957) (226,957)
Net unrealized gains on derivatives
qualifying as cash flow hedges -- -- -- 3,412 3,412
Net earnings -- -- 1,513,806 -- 1,513,806
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Total comprehensive income 1,290,261
Acquisition and retirement of 2,000 shares of
Common Stock (2,000) -- (18,650) -- (20,650)
Acquisition and retirement of 13,700 shares of
Class A Stock -- (13,700) (108,105) -- (121,805)
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Balance as of September 30, 2003 $ 551,355 1,742,705 39,359,641 347,813 42,001,514
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Balance as of December 31, 2003 $ 549,355 1,742,705 39,438,778 351,340 42,082,178
Comprehensive income:
Net unrealized losses on debt and equity
securities, net of reclassification -- -- -- (225,075) (225,075)
Net unrealized gains on derivatives
qualifying as cash flow hedges -- -- -- 23,486 23,486
Net earnings -- -- 2,078,721 2,078,721
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Total comprehensive income 1,877,132
Acquisition and retirement of 59,026 shares of
Common Stock (59,026) -- (771,330) -- (830,356)
Acquisition and retirement of 70,727 shares of
Class A Stock -- (70,727) (853,304) -- (924,031)
Issuance of 50,000 shared of Common Stock
pursuant to stock options 50,000 -- 547,000 -- 597,000
Issuance of 104,000 shares of Class A Stock
pursuant to stock options -- 104,000 844,500 -- 948,500
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Balance as of September 30, 2004 $ 540,329 1,775,978 41,284,365 149,751 43,750,423
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See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ACMAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004 and 2003
2004 2003
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings $ 2,078,721 1,513,806
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used for
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 550,791 1,114,482
Net realized capital gains (52,059) (324,771)
Deferred income taxes (22,237) 139,342
Changes in:
Accrued interest receivable (209,372) 44,808
Reinsurance recoverable 3,105,170 (315,248)
Receivables, net (1,871,890) (663,649)
Deferred policy acquisition costs (197,478) (672,135)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (381,450) (7,432)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 1,655,778 (584,123)
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses 1,463,322 (1,154,271)
Collateral held 8,958,403 11,856,352
Income taxes 1,158,688 371,057
Unearned premiums 1,115,367 3,203,495
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Net cash provided by operating activities 17,351,754 14,521,713
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Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from investments sold or matured:
Fixed maturities-sold 1,670,000 6,652,707
Fixed maturities-matured 10,882,827 27,741,560
Equity securities 1,909,965 4,158,649
Purchases of:
Fixed maturities (13,801,070) (32,753,908)
Equity securities (2,950,695) (5,600,000)
Short-term investments, net (16,215,565) (20,763,227)
Capital expenditures (6,614) (128,702)
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Net cash used for investing activities (18,511,152) (20,692,921)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments on long-term debt (2,020,951) (1,799,288)
Issuance of Common Stock 537,500 --
Issuance of Class A Stock 754,000 --
Payments for acquisition & retirement of stock (1,754,387) (142,455)
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Net cash used for financing activities (2,483,838) (1,941,743)
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Net change in cash (3,643,236) (8,112,951)
Cash at beginning of period 37,687,994 18,724,560
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Cash at end of period $ 34,044,758 10,611,609
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See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ACMAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
(1) Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ACMAT Corporation
("ACMAT" or the "Company") and its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial
statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America and are unaudited.
The interim financial information contained in this report has been prepared
from the books and records of the Company and its subsidiaries and reflects, in
the opinion of the management of the Company, all adjustments (consisting of
normal and recurring accruals) necessary to fairly present results of operations
for the periods indicated. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and
notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2003. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years
10-Q financial statements to conform to current year presentation.
(2) Earnings Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the
basic and diluted EPS computations for the three-month periods ended September
30, 2004 and 2003:
Weighted
Average
Shares Per-Share
2004: Earnings Outstanding Amount
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Basic EPS:
Earnings available to stockholders $ 874,686 2,317,828 $ .38
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options -- 57,804
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Diluted EPS:
Earnings available to stockholders $ 874,686 2,375,632 $ .37
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2003:
Basic EPS:
Earnings available to stockholders $ 631,629 2,294,868 $ .28
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options -- 48,862
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Diluted EPS:
Earnings available to stockholders $ 631,629 2,343,730 $ .27
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The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the
basic and diluted EPS computations for the nine-month periods ended September
30, 2004 and 2003:
Weighted
Average
Shares Per-Share
2004: Earnings Outstanding Amount
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Basic EPS:
Earnings available to stockholders $2,078,721 2,306,888 $ .90
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options -- 54,240
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Diluted EPS:
Earnings available to stockholders $2,078,721 2,361,128 $ .88
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2003:
Basic EPS:
Earnings available to stockholders $1,513,806 2,301,531 $ .66
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options -- 28,883
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Diluted EPS:
Earnings available to stockholders $1,513,806 2,330,414 $ .65
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(3) Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Income taxes paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 was
$3,515 and $339,998, respectively. Interest paid for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 and 2003 was $651,994 and $817,982, respectively.
(4) Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table summarizes reclassification adjustments for other
comprehensive income (loss) and the related tax effects for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 and 2003:
2004 2003
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Unrealized losses on investments:
Unrealized holding losses arising during period $(190,716) $ (12,608)
Less reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of income
tax expense of $17,700 and $110,422 for 2004 and 2003, respectively 34,359 214,349
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives qualifying as cash flow hedges 23,486 3,412
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Other comprehensive income (loss) $(201,589) $(223,545)
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(5) Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock options under the recognition and measurement
principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB 25), "Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees", and related interpretations.
The stock options were awarded at an exercise price equal to the market value of
the underlying common stock on the date of the grant. Accordingly, there has
been no employee compensation cost recognized in earnings for the stock options.
FAS 123 provides an alternative to APB 25 whereby fair values may be ascribed to
options using a valuation model and amortized to compensation cost over the
vesting period of the options. The following tables illustrate the pro forma
effect on net income and earnings per share for each period indicated as if the
Company applied the fair value recognition provisions of FAS 123 to its stock
option program.
The pro forma fair value of stock-based compensation in the Company's Class A
Shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 is as
follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Net earnings as reported $ 874,686 631,629 2,078,721 1,513,806
Add: Stock-based employee compensation reported in net
earnings, net of related tax effects -- -- -- --
Deduct: Stock-based compensation expense determined under
fair value based method, net of related tax effects (99,037) (20,732) (254,967) (84,865)
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Net earnings, pro forma $ 775,649 610,897 1,823,754 1,428,941
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Earnings per share
Basic and diluted - as reported $.38/$.37 $.28/$.27 $.90/$.88 $.66/$.65
Basic and diluted - pro forma $.33/$.33 $.27/$.26 $.79/$.77 $.62/$.61
The significant assumptions used during the year in estimating the fair value on
the date of the grant for options and granted in 2004 were as follows:
2004
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Expected life of stock options, in years 9
Expected volatility of ACMAT stock 44%
Risk-free interest rate 1.0
Expected annual dividend yield --
Expected annual forfeiture rate --
No options were granted in 2003.
(6) Investments
The Company's portfolio is comprised primarily of fixed maturity securities
rated AA or better by Standard and Poor's and includes mostly U.S. Treasuries
and tax-free municipal securities. The Company also makes investments in
collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs).
In March 2004, the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") reached a
consensus on Issue No. 03-01, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
and Its Application to Certain Investments ("EITF 03-01"). EITF 03-01 provides
accounting guidance regarding the determination of when an impairment (i.e.,
fair value is less than amortized cost) of debt and marketable equity securities
and investments accounted for under the cost method should be considered
other-than-temporary and recognized in earnings. The recognition and measurement
guidance of EITF 03-01 was effective July 1, 2004. EITF 03-01 also requires
annual disclosures of certain quantitative and qualitative factors of debt and
marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale or
held-to-maturity that are in an unrealized loss position at the balance sheet
date, but for which an other-than-termporary impairment has not been recognized.
The disclosure requirements of EITF 03-01 were effective December 31, 2003.
In September 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position ("FSP") EITF 03-01-1,
delaying the original effective date of the recognition and measurement guidance
of EITF 03-01 until the FASB deliberates certain issues related to the
implementation of EITF 03-01.
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An investment in debt or equity security is impaired if its fair value falls
below its book value and the decline is considered to be other-than temporary.
Factors considered in determining whether a decline is other-than-temporary
include the length of time and the extent to which fair value has been below
cost, the financial condition and the near-term prospects of the issuer; and the
Company's ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time
sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery. Additionally, for certain
securitized financial assets with contractual cash flows (including asset backed
securities), EITF 99-20 requires the Company to periodically update its best
estimate of cash flows over the life of the security. If management determines
that the fair value of its securitized financial asset is less than its carrying
amount and there has been a decrease in the present value of the estimated cash
flows since the last revised estimate, considering both timing and amount, then
an other-than-temporary impairment charge is recognized. A debt security is
impaired if it is probable that the Company will not be able to collect all
amounts due under the security's contractual terms. Equity investments are
impaired when it becomes apparent that the Company will not recover its cost
over the expected holding period and consideration is given to the financial
condition of the issue. Further, for securities expected to be sold, an
other-than-temporary impairment charge is recognized if the Company does not
expect the fair value of a security to recover the cost prior to the expected
date of sale.
The Company's process for reviewing invested assets for impairments during any
quarter includes the following: o Identification and evaluation of investments
which have possible indications of impairment;
o Analysis of investments with gross unrealized investment losses that
have fair value less than 80% of amortized cost during successive
quarterly periods over a rolling one-year period;
o Management review of for other-than-temporary impairments based on
the investee's current financial condition, liquidity, near term
recovery prospects and other factors, as well as consideration of
other investments that were not recommended for other-than-temporary
impairments;
o Consideration of evidential matter, including an evaluation of
factors or triggers that would or could cause individual investments
to qualify as having other-than-temporary impairment and those that
would not support other-than-temporary impairments;
o Determination of the status of each analyzed investment as
other-than-temporary or not.
The gross unrealized investment losses and related fair value for fixed
maturities and equity securities at September 30, 2004 were as follows:
Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
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Gross Gross Gross
Unrealized Unrealized Unrealized
Fair Value Loss Fair Value Loss Fair Value Loss
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Fixed maturities:
United States government and
government agencies $ 6,326,907 48,012 7,185,469 55,825 13,512,376 103,837
Mortgage-backed securities 3,307,693 45,558 3,583,707 76,494 6,891,400 122,052
States, municipalities -- -- 543,705 2,460 543,705 2,460
Industrial and miscellaneous 3,273,320 26,346 3,935,000 65,000 7,208,320 91,346
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Total fixed maturities 12,907,920 119,916 15,247,881 199,779 28,155,801 319,695
Equity securities - common stocks: 175,700 9,300 -- -- 175,700 9,300
Equity securities - redeemable preferred: 4,000,280 99,720 2,567,880 32,120 6,568,160 131,840
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Total equity 4,175,980 109,020 2,567,880 32,120 6,743,860 141,140
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Total temporarily impaired securities $17,083,900 228,936 17,815,761 231,899 34,899,661 460,835
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For debt securities which are in an unrealized loss position as of September 30,
2004, these are losses generated by an increase in interest rates from the time
these securities were acquired. Our primary investment practice is to buy and
hold securities for the long term. Due to swings in the interest rate cycle,
from time to time we recognize there will be temporary unrealized gains and
losses in these fixed rate securities. Due to the positive cash flow nature of
our business, we have the ability and intent to hold these securities to
maturity and redemption at full par value. The Company has determined that all
unrealized losses at September are temporary impairments.
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(7) Accounting Changes
CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
In December 2003, the FASB issued Revised Interpretation No. 46R, "Consolidation
of Variable Interest Entities" (FIN 46R). FIN 46R clarifies the application of
Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements", to
certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a
controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the
entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial
support from other parties. FIN 46R separates entities into two groups: (1)
those for which voting interests are used to determine consolidation and (2)
those for which variable interests are used to determine consolidation. FIN 46R
clarifies how to identify a variable interest entity and how to determine when a
business enterprise should include the assets, liabilities, non-controlling
interests and results of activities of a variable interest entity in its
consolidated financial statements. FIN 46R was effective for public companies
that have VIEs or potential VIEs that are special-purpose entities for periods
ending after December 15, 2003. Application by public companies for all other
types of entities is required for periods ending after March 15, 2004.
The Company holds mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities which are
considered variable interest entities. The adoption of FIN 46R did not have any
impact on the Company's results of operations or financial condition as no
consolidation was required.
HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
In April 2003, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Standards No.149,
"Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Investments and Hedging Activities"
(FAS 149), which amends and clarifies the accounting for derivative instruments,
including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for
hedging activities under FAS 133. FAS 149 amends FAS 133 for decisions made as
part of the Derivatives Implementation Group process that effectively required
amendment to FAS 133. FAS 149 also clarifies under what circumstances a contract
with an initial net investment and purchases and sales of when-issued securities
that do not yet exist meet the characteristics of a derivative. In addition, it
clarifies when a derivative contains a Financing Component that warrants special
reporting in the statement of cash flows. FAS 149 is effective for contracts
entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships
designated after June 30, 2003. The adoption of FAS 149 did not have an impact
on the Company's results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.
(8) Segment Reporting
The Company has three reportable operating segments: ACMAT Contracting, ACSTAR
Bonding and United Coastal Liability Insurance. The Company's reportable
segments are primarily the three main legal entities of the Company, which offer
different products and services. The accounting policies of the segments are the
same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the
Company's annual report on Form 10-K.
ACMAT Contracting provides construction contracting services to commercial and
governmental customers. ACMAT Contracting also provides underwriting services to
its insurance subsidiaries. In addition, ACMAT Contracting owns a commercial
office building in New Britain Connecticut and leases office space to its
insurance subsidiaries as well as third parties.
The United Coastal Liability Insurance operating segment offers specific lines
of liability insurance as an approved non-admitted excess and surplus lines
insurer in forty-six states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of
Columbia. United Coastal offers claims made and occurrence policies for specific
specialty lines of liability insurance through certain excess and surplus lines
brokers who are licensed and regulated by the state insurance department(s) in
the state(s) in which they operate. United Coastal offers general, professional,
products, pollution, asbestos and lead liability insurance to specialty trade
contractors, environmental contractors, property owner, storage and treatment
facilities and professionals. United Coastal also offers products liability
insurance to manufacturers and distributors.
The Bonding operating segment provides, primarily through ACSTAR, surety bonds
written for prime, specialty trade, environmental, asbestos and lead abatement
contractors and miscellaneous obligations. ACSTAR also offers other
miscellaneous surety such as workers' compensation bonds, supply bonds,
subdivision bonds and license and permit bonds.
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The Company evaluates performance based on earnings before income taxes and
excluding interest expense. The Company accounts for intersegment revenue and
expenses as if the products/services were to third parties. Information relating
to the three segments for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30,
2004 and 2003 is summarized as follows:
Three Months ended Nine Months ended
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Revenues:
ACSTAR Bonding $ 2,738,100 2,251,555 6,780,723 5,800,232
United Coastal Liability Insurance 1,620,075 1,779,043 5,855,154 4,933,426
ACMAT Contracting 4,352,615 1,728,444 11,413,829 4,638,405
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$ 8,710,790 5,759,042 24,049,706 15,372,063
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Operating Earnings (Loss):
ACSTAR Bonding $ 1,030,046 827,516 2,411,557 1,901,336
United Coastal Liability Insurance 449,462 577,303 1,492,240 1,469,604
ACMAT Contracting 55,075 (137,722) (32,408) (195,406)
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$ 1,534,583 1,267,097 3,871,389 3,175,534
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Depreciation and Amortization:
ACSTAR Bonding $ 40,403 163,930 148,022 483,050
United Coastal Liability Insurance 14,486 62,328 58,980 265,632
ACMAT Contracting 114,545 121,998 343,789 365,800
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$ 169,434 348,256 550,791 1,114,482
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Identifiable Assets: September 30, 2004 December 31, 2003
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ACSTAR Bonding $ 87,254,965 73,704,644
United Coastal Liability Insurance 41,553,718 41,015,316
ACMAT Contracting 17,011,656 17,709,897
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$145,820,339 132,429,857
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The components of revenue for each segment for the three and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:
Three Months ended Nine Months ended
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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ACSTAR Bonding:
Premiums $ 2,326,016 1,908,238 5,696,620 4,787,034
Investment income, net 443,641 304,213 1,168,135 876,539
Capital gains 31,408 3,800 52,059 240,794
Other (62,965) 1,104 (136,091) (104,135)
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$ 2,738,100 2,251,555 6,780,723 5,800,232
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United Coastal Liability Insurance:
Premiums $ 1,251,581 1,381,205 4,808,071 3,880,405
Investment income, net 351,491 351,533 1,017,243 943,456
Capital gains -- 38,000 -- 83,977
Other 17,003 8,305 29,840 25,588
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$ 1,620,075 1,779,043 5,855,154 4,933,426
=========== =========== =========== ===========
ACMAT Contracting:
Contract revenues $ 3,299,508 801,956 8,557,982 1,813,069
Investment income, net 3,346 1,018 10,302 8,250
Intersegment revenue:
Rental income 181,962 178,702 608,911 589,444
Underwriting services, agency
commissions and funds
administration services 757,099 541,073 2,122,295 1,469,738
Other 110,700 205,695 345,434 757,904
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$ 4,352,615 1,728,444 11,413,829 4,638,405
=========== =========== =========== ===========
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The following is a reconciliation of segment totals for revenue and operating
income to corresponding amounts in the Company's statement of earnings:
Three Months ended Nine Months ended
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Revenue: 2004 2003 2004 2003
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Total revenue for reportable segments $ 8,710,790 5,759,042 24,049,706 15,372,063
Intersegment eliminations 649,225 655,084 1,900,044 1,910,734
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$ 8,061,565 5,103,958 22,149,662 13,461,329
=========== =========== =========== ===========
The adjustments and eliminations required to arrive at consolidated amounts
shown above consist principally of the elimination of the intersegment revenues
related to the performance of certain services and rental charges. Identifiable
assets are those assets that are used by each segment's operations. Foreign
revenues are not significant.
Operating Earnings:
Total operating earnings for reportable segments $ 1,534,583 1,267,097 3,871,389 3,175,534
Interest expense (193,995) (256,901) (652,703) (811,330)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
$ 1,340,588 1,010,196 3,218,686 2,364,204
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Operating earnings for ACMAT contracting are operating revenues less cost of
contract revenues and identifiable selling, general and administrative expenses.
Operating earnings for the bonding and liability insurance segments are revenues
less losses and loss adjustment expenses, amortization of policy acquisition
costs and identifiable, general and administrative expenses.
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ACMAT CORPORATION
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Conditions and Results of Operations
Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) reviews our consolidated and segment
financial condition as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, our
consolidated results of operations for the three and nine-month periods ended
September 30, 2004 and 2003 and where appropriate, factors that may affect our
future financial performance. The MD&A should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements of the Company and related notes included in
the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2004 Consolidated Results of Operations for the three months ended September 30,
2004 reflect:
o Net earnings of $874,686, or $.38 per share basic and $.37 per share
diluted.
o Earned premiums increased 9%.
o Favorable insurance premium rate environment.
o Higher interest income and lower interest expense.
2004 Financial Condition:
o Total assets of $145.8 million, up $13.4 million from the prior year-end.
o Total cash and invested assets of $116.8 million, up $14.5 million from
the prior year-end.
o Stockholders' Equity of $43.8 million, up $1.7 million from the prior
year-end. o Total debt reduced to $17.1 million from $19.1 million.
o Cash flow provided from operations of $17.4 million, up from $14.5 million
in the same period last year.
CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004:
Three months ended
September 30,
----------------------------
2004 2003
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Net Earnings $874,686 631,629
Basic Earnings Per Share $ .38 $ .28
Diluted Earnings Per Share $ .37 $ .27
The Company's discussions related to all items, other than net earnings, are
presented on a pretax basis, unless otherwise noted.
Net earnings were $874,686 or $.38 per share basic and $.37 per share diluted
for the three months ended September 30, 2004 compared to $631,629 or $.28 per
share basic and $.27 per share diluted for the same period in 2003. The increase
in net earnings for 2004 compared to 2003 is primarily due to an increase in
earned premiums, contract revenue and investment income. Net earnings for 2004
reflected the continuing favorable environment for the insurance operations in
2003 and 2004.
Consolidated revenues were as follows:
Three months ended September 30,
--------------------------------
2004 2003
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Contract revenues $3,299,508 801,956
Earned premium 3,577,597 3,289,433
Investment income 899,614 721,455
Net realized capital gains 31,408 76,000
Other income 253,438 215,104
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Consolidated revenues $8,061,565 5,103,958
========== ==========
Total consolidated revenues increased $2,957,607 or 58% for the three months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
Contract revenues increased $2,497,552 or 311% for the three months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due primarily to the
timing of four large projects that were awarded in late 2003. Contract revenue
depends greatly on the successful securement of contracts bid and execution. The
backlog at September 30, 2004 was $3,500,000 compared to $9,680,000 at December
31, 2003.
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Earned premiums increased $288,154 or 9% for the three months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to a 16% increase in net
written premiums in ACSTAR Bonding for the nine-month period ended September 30,
2004, primarily due to new business and strong customer retention, offset by a
25% decrease in 2004 net written premiums in United Coastal liability insurance.
Net written premiums for United Coastal liability insurance business for the
three months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003
decreased by 24% due to the non-renewal by several insureds with large premium
policies in 2004.
Investment income increased $178,159 or 25% for the three months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due primarily to higher average
invested assets resulting from strong cash flows from operations
Net realized capital gains were $31,408 for the three months ended September 30,
2004 compared to $76,000 for the same period in 2003. The unrealized losses on
the debt securities as of September 30, 2004 are temporary. These losses are
generated by the increase in interest rates from the time these securities were
acquired, therefore there are no other than temporary impairments for the three
months ended September 30, 2004.
Other income increased $38,334 or 18% for the three months ended September 30,
2004 compared to the same period in 2003. Other revenues consist primarily of
rental income.
Consolidated expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2004 were as
follows:
Three months ended September 30,
--------------------------------
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Cost of contract revenues $3,249,124 828,057
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 1,323,589 1,124,954
Amortization of policy acquisition costs 663,732 531,110
General and administrative expenses 1,290,537 1,352,740
Interest expense 193,995 256,901
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$6,720,977 4,093,762
========== ==========
Consolidated expenses increased $2,627,215 or 64% for the three months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
Cost of contract revenues increased $2,421,067 or 292% for the three months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. The 311% increase
in contract revenues in 2004 is due to the timing of four large projects that
were awarded later in 2003. The gross profit margin on construction projects was
2% in 2004 compared to a gross loss of 3% in 2003. Gross margins fluctuate each
year based upon the profitability of specific projects.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $198,635 or 18% for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the 9% increase in earned premiums and an increase in current year loss
trends for liability insurance.
Amortization of policy acquisition costs increased $132,622 or 25% for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the increase in earned premiums.
General and administrative expenses decreased $62,203 or 5% for the three months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to a
decrease in salary expense and depreciation expense.
Interest expense decreased $62,906 or 24% for the three months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to the decrease in
long-term debt.
The Company's effective tax rate was 34.8% and 37.5% for the three months ended
September 30 2004 and 2003, respectively.
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Results of Operations by Segment For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2004:
The Company has three reportable operating segments: ACSTAR Bonding, United
Coastal Liability Insurance and ACMAT Contracting. The Company's reportable
segments are primarily the three main legal entities of the Company which offer
different products and services. The accounting policies of the segments are the
same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the
Company's annual report on Form 10K. The adjustments and eliminations required
to arrive at consolidated amounts shown above consist principally of the
elimination of the intersegment revenues related to the performance of certain
services and rental charges.
Operating earnings for ACMAT contracting are operating revenues less cost of
contract revenues and identifiable general and administrative expenses.
Operating earnings for the bonding and liability insurance segments are revenues
less losses and loss adjustment expenses, amortization of policy acquisition
costs and identifiable general and administrative expenses.
Three Months Ended September 30,
--------------------------------
ACSTAR BONDING: 2004 2003
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Operating Earnings $1,030,046 $827,516
GAAP Combined Ratio 73.4% 74.6%
Operating earnings for the ACSTAR Bonding segment increased $202,530 or 24% for
the three month period ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in
2003. The operating earnings in 2004 benefited from an increase in earned
premiums, investment income and a 1.2 point improvement in the GAAP combined
ratio for the three month period ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same
period in 2003. The improvement in the 2004 combined ratio results primarily
from the increase in earned premiums relative to the increase in underwriting
expenses.
ACSTAR Bonding revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2004 were as
follows:
Three Months ended September 30,
--------------------------------
2004 2003
----------- -----------
Earned premium $ 2,326,016 1,908,238
Investment income 443,641 304,213
Net realized capital gains 31,408 38,000
Other income (expense) (62,965) 1,104
----------- -----------
$ 2,738,100 2,251,555
=========== ===========
Revenues increased $486,545 or 22% for the three month period ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
Earned premiums increased $417,778 or 22% for the three month period ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to a 16% increase in
net written premiums primarily due to a growth in new business and strong
customer retention. ACSTAR continues to experience an increase in volume from an
increase in business opportunities that meet ACSTAR's underwriting requirements.
Investment income increased $139,428 or 46% for the three month period ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily as a result of
higher average invested assets resulting from strong cash flows from operations.
The average invested assets increased 26% to $79.5 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. The increase in
investment income also resulted from an increase in investment yields to 2.23%
in 2004 from 1.93% in 2003.
Net realized capital gains were $31,408 for the three months ended September 30,
2004 compared to $38,000 for the same period in 2003.
Other income (expense) relates primarily to fees received from customers related
to funds administration services offset by the fees paid to ACMAT to administer
the Funds Administration services. Funds administration fees, which represent
charges to bonding customers for administering payments to subcontractors and
vendors, fluctuates depending on the terms and conditions offered and accepted
for the bonding programs each year. The Funds Administration fees were $188,700
for the three months ended September 30, 2004 compared to $41,939 for the three
months ended September 30, 2003.
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ACSTAR Bonding expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2004 compared
to the same period in 2003 were as follows:
Three Months ended September 30,
--------------------------------
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 697,799 572,471
Amortization of policy acquisition costs 711,877 585,404
General and administrative expenses 298,378 266,164
---------- ----------
$1,708,054 1,424,039
Expenses increased $284,015 or 20% for the three months ended September 30, 2004
compared to the same period in 2003.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $125,328 or 22% for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the increase in earned premiums from higher business volume.
Amortization of policy acquisition costs increased $126,473 or 22% for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily as
a result of the increase in earned premiums.
General and administrative expenses increased $32,214 or 12% for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
UNITED COASTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:
Three Months ended September 30,
--------------------------------
2004 2003
-------- --------
Operating Earnings $449,462 $577,303
GAAP Combined Ratio 93.5% 87.0%
Operating earnings for the United Coastal Liability Insurance segment decreased
$127,841 or 22% for the three months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the
same period in 2003. The operating earnings in 2004 decreased due to a 9%
decrease in earned premiums and an increase in current year loss trends. The
increase in the GAAP Combined Ratio reflects an increase in the current year
loss trends offset in part by a reduction in underwriting expenses.
United Coastal Liability Insurance revenues for the three months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 were as follows:
Three months ended September 30,
--------------------------------
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Earned premium $1,251,581 1,381,205
Investment income 351,491 351,533
Net realized capital gains -- 38,000
Other income 17,003 8,305
---------- ----------
$1,620,075 1,779,043
========== ==========
Revenues decreased $158,968 or 9% for the three months ended September 30, 2004
compared to the same period in 2003.
Earned premiums decreased $129,624 or 9% in 2004 for the three months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to a 25% decrease in
net written premiums in 2004. United Coastal business is comprised of insureds
with relatively large premium policies and each quarter can be impacted
significantly depending on the number of new policies written or non-renewals.
Investment income decreased $42 for the three months ended September 30, 2004
compared to the same period in 2003. The yield of 3.96% and average invested
assets of $35.5 million were relatively flat for the three month periods ended
September 30, 2004 and 2003.
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United Coastal Liability Insurance expenses for the three months ended September
30, 2004 were as follows:
Three Months ended September 30,
--------------------------------
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 625,790 552,483
Amortization of policy acquisition costs 323,595 389,644
General and administrative expenses 221,228 259,613
---------- ----------
$1,170,613 1,201,740
========== ==========
Expenses decreased $31,127 or 3% for the three months ended September 30, 2004
compared to the same period in 2003.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $73,307 or 13% for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the increase in current year loss trends for liability insurance.
Amortization of policy acquisition costs decreased $66,049 or 17% for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the 9% decrease in earned premiums.
General and administrative expenses decreased $38,385 or 15% for the three
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to a decrease in depreciation expense.
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
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ACMAT Contracting: 2004 2003
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Operating Earnings (Loss) $55,075 $(137,722)
Operating earnings for the ACMAT Contracting segment increased $192,797 for the
three months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
ACMAT Contracting revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2004 were as
follows:
Three months ended September 30
-------------------------------
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Contract revenues $3,299,508 801,956
Investment income, net 3,346 1,018
Inter-segment revenue:
Rental income 181,962 178,702
Underwriting services, agency commissions and
funds administration services 757,099 541,073
Other income 110,700 205,695
---------- ----------
$4,352,615 1,728,444
========== ==========
Contract revenues increased $2,497,552 or 311% for the three months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period a year ago due primarily to the
timing of four large projects that were awarded in late 2003. Contract revenue
depends greatly on the successful securement of contracts bid and execution. The
backlog at September 30, 2004 was $3,500,000 compared to $9,680,000 at December
31, 2003.
Inter-segment revenues consists primarily of rental income and underwriting
services, agency commissions and funds administration services. Underwriting
services fees, agency commissions and funds administration fees increased
$216,026 or 40% for the three months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the
same period a year ago primarily due to the increase in Funds Administration
fees. Other income consists primarily of rental income and varies depending on
the timing of tenants and their leases. Other income decreased $94,995 or 46%
for the three months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period a year
ago due to the absence of a one-time claim administration fee charged to ACSTAR
bonding customers.
ACMAT Contracting expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2004 were as
follows:
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Cost of contract revenues $3,249,124 828,057
General and administrative expenses 1,048,416 1,038,109
---------- ----------
$4,297,540 1,866,166
========== ==========
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Expenses increased $2,431,374 or 130% for the three months ended September 30,
2004 compared to the same period a year ago.
Cost of contract revenues increased $2,421,067 or 292% for the three months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to
the 311% increase in contract revenues for the three months ended September 30,
2004 compared to the same period a year ago due to the timing of four large
projects that were awarded in late 2003. The gross profit margin on construction
projects was 2% in 2004 compared to a gross loss of 3% in 2003. The gross profit
of the four current projects was offset by costs associated with closing out
older projects. Gross margins fluctuate each year based upon the profitability
of specific projects.
General and administrative expenses decreased $10,307 or 1% for the three months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to
a decrease in salary expense and depreciation expense.
CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004:
Nine months ended September 30,
-------------------------------
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Net Earnings $2,078,721 $1,513,806
Basic Earnings Per Share $ .90 $ .66
Diluted Earnings Per Share $ .88 $ .65
Net earnings were $2,078,721 or $.90 per share basic and $.88 per share diluted
for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to $1,513,806 or $.66 per
share basic and $.65 per share diluted for the same period in 2003. The increase
in net earnings for 2004 compared to 2003 is primarily due to an increase in
earned premiums, contract revenue and investment income. Net earnings for 2004
reflected the continuing favorable rate environment for the insurance operations
in 2003 and 2004.
Consolidated revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 were as
follows:
Nine months ended September 30,
-------------------------------
2004 2003
----------- -----------
Contract revenues $ 8,557,982 1,813,069
Earned premium 10,504,691 8,667,439
Investment income 2,417,931 1,976,693
Net realized capital gains 52,059 324,771
Other income 616,999 679,357
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Consolidated revenues $22,149,662 13,461,329
=========== ===========
Total consolidated revenues increased $8,688,333 or 65% for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
Contract revenues increased $6,744,913 or 372% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due primarily to the
timing of four large projects that were awarded in late 2003. Contract revenue
depends greatly on the successful securement of contracts bid and execution. The
backlog at September 30, 2004 was $3,500,000 compared to $9,680,000 at December
31, 2003.
Earned premiums increased $1,837,252 or 21% for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to a 16% increase in net
written premiums in ACSTAR Bonding primarily due to a growth in new business and
strong customer retention partially offset by a 25% decrease in 2004 net written
premiums in United Coastal liability insurance. Net written premiums for United
Coastal liability insurance business for the nine months ended September 30,
2004 compared to the same period in 2003 decreased by 25% due to the non-renewal
in 2004 by several insureds with large premium policies.
Investment income increased $441,238 or 22% for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due primarily to higher average
invested assets resulting from strong cash flows from operations.
Net realized capital gains were $52,059 for the nine months ended September 30,
2004 compared to $324,771 for the same period in 2003. During 2003, the Company
sold most of its tax-exempt investments in order to accelerate the use of an
alternative minimum tax credit carryforward generated with the recognition of
net life insurance proceeds in 2002 that were exempt for income tax purposes.
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Other income decreased $62,358 or 9% for the nine months ended September 30,
2004 compared to the same period in 2003. Other revenues consist primarily of
rental income and funds administration fees charged to bonding customers.
Consolidated expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 were as
follows:
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
-------------------------------
2004 2003
----------- -----------
Cost of contract revenues $ 8,454,620 1,771,686
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 4,113,021 2,988,273
Amortization of policy acquisition costs 1,929,848 1,555,806
General and Administrative expenses 3,780,784 3,970,030
Interest expense 652,703 811,330
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$18,930,976 11,097,125
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Consolidated expenses increased $7,833,851 or 71% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
Cost of contract revenues increased $6,682,934 or 377% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to the 372%
increase in contract revenues in 2004 due to the timing of four large projects
that were awarded later in 2003. The gross profit margin on construction
projects was 1% in 2004 compared to 2% in 2003. Gross margins fluctuate each
year based upon the profitability of specific projects.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $1,124,748 or 38% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the 21% increase in earned premiums and an increase in current year loss
trends for liability insurance.
Amortization of policy acquisition costs increased $374,042 or 24% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the increase in earned premiums offset in part by a decrease in the
average commission rate.
General and administrative expenses decreased $189,246 or 5% for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to a
decrease in salary expense and depreciation expense.
Interest expense decreased $158,627 or 20% for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to the decrease in
long-term debt.
The Company's effective tax rate was 35.4% and 36.0% for the nine months ended
September 30 2004 and 2003, respectively.
Results of Operations by Segment For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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ACSTAR Bonding: 2004 2003
---------- ----------
Operating Earnings $2,411,557 $1,901,336
GAAP Combined Ratio 76.7% 81.4%
Operating earnings for the ACSTAR Bonding segment increased $510,221 or 27% for
the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
The operating earnings in 2004 benefited from an increase in earned premiums,
investment income and a 4.7 point improvement in the GAAP combined ratio for the
nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. The
improvement in the 2004 combined ratio results primarily from the increase in
earned premiums relative to the increase in underwriting expenses. There was no
change in the loss ratio. Operating earnings for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 also included realized capital gains of $52,509 compared to $240,794
for the same period in 2003.
ACSTAR Bonding revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 were as
follows:
Nine Months ended September 30,
-------------------------------
2004 2003
----------- -----------
Earned premium $ 5,696,620 4,787,034
Investment income 1,168,135 876,539
Net realized capital gains 52,509 240,794
Other income (expense) (136,091) (104,135)
----------- -----------
$ 6,780,723 5,800,232
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Revenues increased $980,491 or 17% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004
compared to the same period in 2003.
Earned premiums increased $909,586 or 19% for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to a 16% increase in net
written premiums primarily due to a growth in new business and strong customer
retention. ACSTAR continues to experience an increase in volume from an increase
in business opportunities that meet ACSTAR's underwriting requirements.
Investment income increased $291,596 or 33% for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 as a result of higher average
invested assets resulting from strong cash flows from operations. The average
invested assets increased 33% to $75.8 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. The investment yields
were 2.05% in 2004 and in 2003.
Net realized capital gains were $52,509 for the nine months ended September 30,
2004 compared to $240,794 for the same period in 2003. During 2003, the Company
sold most of its tax-exempt investments in order to accelerate the use of an
alternative minimum tax credit carryforward generated with the recognition of
net life insurance proceeds in 2002 that were exempt for income tax purposes.
The unrealized losses on the debt securities as of September 30, 2004 are
temporary. These losses are generated by the increase in interest rates from the
time these securities were acquired, therefore there are no other than temporary
impairments for the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
Other income (expense) relates primarily to fees related to funds administration
services. Funds administration fees charged to bonding customers for
administering payments to subcontractors and vendors fluctuates, depending on
the terms and conditions offered and accepted for the bonding programs each
year.
ACSTAR Bonding expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to
the same period in 2003 were as follows:
Nine Months ended September 30,
-------------------------------
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Losses and loss adjustment expenses $1,708,986 1,436,110
Amortization of policy acquisition costs 1,747,655 1,582,309
General and administrative expenses 912,525 880,477
---------- ----------
$4,369,166 3,898,896
========== ==========
ACSTAR Bonding expenses increased $470,270 or 12% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $272,876 or 19% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the increase in earned premiums from higher business volume.
Amortization of policy acquisition costs increased $165,346 or 10% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
General and administrative expenses increased $32,048 or 4% for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
UNITED COASTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:
Nine Months ended September 30,
-------------------------------
2004 2003
------------ ------------
Operating Earnings $1,492,240 $1,469,604
GAAP Combined Ratio 90.7% 89.3%
Operating earnings for the United Coastal Liability Insurance segment increased
$22,636 or 2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same
period in 2003. The operating earnings in 2004 benefited from a 24% increase in
earned premiums offset in part by an increase in current year loss trends. The
GAAP Combined Ratio increased by 1.4 points due to an increase in current year
loss trends offset by the increase in earned premiums.
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United Coastal Liability Insurance revenues for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 were as follows:
Nine Months ended September 30,
-------------------------------
2004 2003
---------- ----------
Earned premium $4,808,071 3,880,405
Investment income 1,017,243 943,456
Net realized capital gains -- 83,977
Other income 29,840 25,588
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$5,855,154 4,933,426
========== ==========
Revenues increased $921,728 or 19% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004
compared to the same period in 2003.
Earned premiums increased $927,666 or 24% in 2004 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to a 76% increase in
net written premiums for the year ended December 31, 2003 offset in part by a
25% decrease in written premiums in the first three quarters of 2004 due to the
non-renewal by several insureds with large premium policies in 2004.
Investment income increased $73,787 or 8% for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 as a result of an increase in
investment yield offset in part by a 4% decrease average invested assets to
$34.4 million resulting from dividends to the parent company in November 2003.
Investment yields increased to 3.95% for the nine months ended September 30,
2004 from 3.51% for the same period a year ago.
United Coastal Liability Insurance expenses for the nine months ended September
30, 2004 were as follows:
Nine Months ended September 30,
-------------------------------
2004 2003
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Losses and loss adjustment expenses $2,404,035 1,552,163
Amortization of policy acquisition costs 1,200,960 1,083,377
General and administrative expenses 757,919 828,282
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$4,362,914 3,463,822
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Expenses increased $899,092 or 26% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004
compared to the same period in 2003.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $851,872 or 55% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the 24% increase in earned premiums and an increase in current year loss
trends for liability insurance.
Amortization of policy acquisition costs increased $117,583 or 11% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily
due to the 24% increase in earned premiums.
General and administrative expenses decreased $70,363 or 8% for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 primarily due to a
decrease in depreciation expense.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
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ACMAT CONTRACTING: 2004 2003
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Operating Earnings (Loss) $(32,408) $(195,406)
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Operating losses for the ACMAT Contracting segment decreased $162,998 or 83% for
the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003.
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ACMAT Contracting revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 were as
follows:
Nine Months ended September 30
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2004 2003
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Contract revenues $ 8,557,982 1,813,069
Investment income, net 10,302 8,250
Inter-segment revenue:
Rental income 608,911 589,444
Underwriting services, agency
commissions and funds
administration services 1,891,200 1,469,738
Other income 345,434 757,904
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$11,413,829 4,638,405
Contract revenues increased $6,744,913 or 372% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period a year ago due primarily to the
timing of four large projects that were awarded in late 2003. Contract revenue
depends greatly on the successful securement of contracts bid and execution. The
backlog at September 30, 2004 was $3,500,000 compared to $9,680,000 at December
31, 2003.
Inter-segment revenues consists primarily of rental income and underwriting
services fees, agency commissions and funds administration services.
Underwriting services fees, agency commissions and funds administration services
increased $421,462 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to the
same period a year ago. Other income consists primarily of rental income and
varies depending on the timing of tenants and their leases. Other income
decreased $412,470 or 54% for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared
to the same period a year ago due to the absence of a one-time claim
administration fee charged to ACSTAR bonding customers.
ACMAT Contracting expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 were as
follows:
2004 2003
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Cost of contract revenues $ 8,454,620 1,771,686
General and administrative expenses 2,991,617 3,062,125
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$11,446,237 4,833,811
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Expenses increased $6,612,426 or 137% for the nine months ended September 30,
2004 compared to the same period a year ago.
Cost of contract revenues increased $6,682,934 or 377% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2004 compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to the
372% increase in contract revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2004
compared to the same period a year ago due to the timing of four large projects
that were started in late 2003. The gross profit margin on construction projects
was 1% in 2004 compared to 2% in 2003. Gross margins fluctuate each year based
upon the profitability of specific projects.
General and administrative expenses decreased $70,508 or 2% for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to
a decrease in salary expense and depreciation expense.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The Company considers its most significant accounting estimates to be those
applied to reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses and revenue
recognition on construction projects using the percentage of completion method.
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses were $22,311,888 at September
30, 2004. The Company maintains reserves to cover estimated ultimate unpaid
liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses with respect to both reported
and incurred but not reported claims for insured risks incurred as of the end of
each accounting period. The amount of loss reserves for reported claims is
primarily based upon a case-by-case evaluation of the type of risk involved,
knowledge of the circumstances surrounding each claim and the policy provisions
relating to the type of claim. As part of the reserving process, historical data
is reviewed and consideration is given to the anticipated impact of various
factors such as legal developments and economic conditions, including the
effects of inflation. Reserves are monitored and evaluated periodically using
current information on reported claims. This is a critical accounting policy for
the insurance operations.
Management believes that the reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses at
September 30, 2004 are adequate to cover the unpaid portion of the ultimate net
cost of losses and loss adjustment expenses, including losses incurred but not
reported. Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses are estimates at any
given point in time of what the Company may have to pay ultimately on incurred
losses, including related settlement costs based on facts and circumstances then
known. The Company also reviews its claims reporting patterns, past loss
experience, risk factors and current trends and considers their effect in the
determination of estimates of incurred but not reported reserves. Ultimate
losses and loss adjustment expenses are affected by many factors which are
difficult to predict, such as claim severity and frequency, inflation levels and
unexpected and unfavorable judicial rulings. Reserves for surety claims also
consider the amount of collateral held as well as the financial strength of the
principal and its indemnitors.
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Revenue on construction contracts is recorded using the percentage of completion
method. Under this method revenues with respect to individual contracts are
recognized in the proportion that costs incurred to date relate to total
estimated costs. Revenues and cost estimates are subject to revision during the
terms of the contracts, and any required adjustments are made in the periods in
which the revisions become known. Provisions are made, where applicable, for the
entire amount of anticipated future losses on contracts in progress.
Construction claims are recorded as revenue at the time of settlement and profit
incentives and change orders are included in revenues when their realization is
reasonably assured. General and administrative expenses are not allocated to
contracts. This is a critical accounting policy for the ACMAT construction
segment.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:
The Company internally generates sufficient funds for its operations and
maintains a relatively high degree of liquidity in its investment portfolio. The
primary sources of funds to meet the demands of claim settlements and operating
expenses are premium collections, investment earnings and maturing investments.
The Company has no material commitments for capital expenditures and, in the
opinion of management, has adequate sources of liquidity to fund its operations
over the next year.
ACMAT, exclusive of its subsidiaries, has incurred negative cash flows from
operating activities primarily because of interest expense related to long-term
debt incurred by ACMAT to acquire and capitalize its insurance subsidiaries and
to repurchase Company stock.
ACMAT's principal sources of funds are dividends from its wholly-owned
subsidiaries, insurance underwriting fees from its subsidiaries, construction
contracting operations and rental income. Management believes that these sources
of funds are adequate to service its indebtedness. ACMAT has relied on dividends
from its insurance subsidiaries to repay debt.
The Company had net cash flow inflows from operations of $17,351,754 and
$14,521,713 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004 and 2003,
respectively. The cash flow from operations is due primarily to the increase in
cash collateral. The Company's cash flow was used to repay long-term debt and
repurchase stock and purchase investments.
Net cash used for investing activities in the first nine-months of 2004 amounted
to $18,511,152 compared to $20,692,921 for the same period in 2003. Purchases of
investments are made based upon excess cash available after the payment of
losses and loss adjustment expenses and other expenses. The Company's short term
investment strategy coincides with the relatively short maturity of its
liabilities which are comprised primarily of reserves for losses covered by
claims-made insurance policies, reserves related to surety bonds and collateral
held for surety obligations.
The terms of the Company's note agreements contain limitations on payment of
cash dividends, re-acquisition of shares, borrowings and investments and require
maintenance of specified ratios and minimum net worth levels, including cross
default provisions. The payment of future cash dividends and re-acquisition of
shares are restricted. The Company was in compliance with the covenants at
September 30, 2004.
The Company maintains a short-term unsecured bank credit line totaling $10
million to fund interim cash requirements. There were no borrowings under this
line of credit as of September 30, 2004.
During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2004, the Company purchased, in
the open market and privately negotiated transactions, 59,026 shares of its
Common Stock at an average price of $14.07 per share. During the nine-month
period ended September 30, 2004, the Company also purchased, in the open market
and privately negotiated transactions, 70,727 shares of its Class A Stock at an
average price of $13.06 per share.
The Company's principal source of cash for repayment of long-term debt is from
dividends from its two insurance companies. Under applicable insurance
regulations, ACMAT's insurance subsidiaries are restricted as to the amount of
dividends they may pay to their respective holding companies, without the prior
approval of their domestic State insurance department. The amount of dividends
ACMAT's insurance subsidiaries may pay, without prior approval of their domestic
State insurance departments, are limited to approximately $3,920,000 in 2004.
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REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
Risk-based capital requirements are used as early warning tools by the National
Association of Insurance Commissioners and the states to identify companies that
require further regulatory action. The ratio for each of the Company's insurance
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003 was above the level which might require
regulatory action.
CONTRACTUAL CASH OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS:
Contractual obligations at September 30, 2004 include the following:
Payment due by Period Total 2004 2005/2006 2007/2008 After 2008
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Long-Term Debt (principal) $17,086,342 $687,445 $5,091,305 $5,359,166 $5,948,426
The Company also has cash collateral of $50,676,628 at September 30, 2004, which
it would be required to return at the end of expiration of applicable bond
period subject to any claims.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure and Certain Risks
This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements
are statements other than historical information or statements of current
condition. Words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans",
"believes", "seeks", or "estimates", or variations of such words, and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
In light of the risks and uncertainties inherent in future projections, many of
which are beyond our control, actual results could differ materially from those
in forward-looking statements. These statements should not be regarded as a
representation that anticipated events will occur or that expected objectives
will be achieved. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
following:
o Changes in the demand for, pricing of, or supply of our products;
o Performance of the Company's investment portfolios which could be
adversely impacted by adverse developments in the financial markets,
interest rates and rates of inflation;
o Additional statement of earnings charges if our loss reserves are
insufficient;
o The possibility that claims cost trends that we anticipate in our
businesses may not develop as we expect;
o The possibility of downgrades in our ratings significantly adversely
affecting us, including, but not limited to, reducing the number of
insurance policies we write, generally, or causing clients who require an
insurer with a certain rating level to use higher-rated insurers;
o The risk that our subsidiaries may be unable to pay dividends to us in
sufficient amounts to enable us to meet our obligations;
o The cyclicality of the property-liability insurance industry causing
fluctuations in our results.
o The adverse developments in the cost and availability of reinsurance;
o The adverse developments in the ability to collect from reinsurers.
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Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks.
The Company's market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2003.
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains a system of internal controls and procedures designed to
provide reasonable assurance as to the reliability of our published financial
statements and other disclosures included in this report. Within the 90-day
period prior to the date of this report, we evaluated the effectiveness of the
design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule
13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon that evaluation, our
Chief Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to
material information relating to ACMAT Corporation (including its consolidated
subsidiaries) required to be included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
There have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in other
factors which could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the
date that we carried out our evaluation.
Part II - Other Information
Item 2 - Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
e. The following table provides information about purchases by the Company
during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 of equity securities that are
registered by the company pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act.
ISSUER PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Total Number of Shares Value) of Shares
(or Units) (or Units) that
Total Number of Purchased as Part May Yet Be
Shares (or Average Price Paid of Publicly Purchased Under
Units) per Share (or Announced Plans or the Plans or
Period Purchased (1) Unit) Programs (2) Programs (2)
Common Class A Common Class A
1/01/04 - 1/31/04 526 1,026 $11.75 $12.63 N/A N/A
2/01/04 - 2/29/04 1,500 -- $11.75 -- N/A N/A
3/01/04 - 3/31/04 -- -- - -- N/A N/A
4/01/04 - 4/30/04 2,000 52,701 $11.40 $13.14 N/A N/A
5/01/04 - 5/31/04 -- -- -- -- N/A N/A
6/01/04 - 6/30/04 -- -- -- -- N/A N/A
7/01/04 - 7/31/04 -- -- -- -- N/A N/A
8/01/04 - 8/31/04 5,000 2,000 $14.25 $12.54 N/A N/A
9/01/04 - 9/30/04 50,000 15,000 $14.25 $12.90 N/A N/A
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TOTAL 59,026 70,727 $14.07 $13.06
(1)During the nine-months ended September 30, 2004, the Company purchased, in
the open market and privately negotiated transactions, 59,026 shares of its
Common Stock at an average price of $14.07 per share. In addition, the Company
purchased, in the open market and privately negotiated transactions, 70,727
shares of its Class A Stock at an average price of $13.06 per share during the
nine-month period ended September 30, 2004. (2)The Company does not have any
stock repurchase plans or programs. Shares were purchased in the open market and
privately negotiated transactions and as a result disclosure requirements in
columns (c) and (d) are not applicable (N/A).
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a. Exhibits:
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer as required by
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer as required by
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer, as required by
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer, as required by
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
b. Report on Form 8-K - None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
ACMAT CORPORATION
Date: November 15, 2004 /S/ Henry W. Nozko, Jr.
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Henry W. Nozko, Jr., President, Chairman,
Chief Operating Officer, and Treasurer
Date: November 15, 2004 /S/ Michael P. Cifone
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Michael P. Cifone, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)
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