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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November, 2006.
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
ONTARIO, CANADA
(Province or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
5310 Explorer Drive, Suite 200, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5H8
(Address of principal executive offices)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:]
Form 20-F Form 40-F X
[Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:]
Yes No X
[If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):]
N/A
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | ||||
Dated: November 2, 2006 | By: | /s/ W. Shaun Jackson | ||
W. Shaun Jackson | ||||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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KINGSWAY ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR
Toronto, Ontario (November 2, 2006) (TSX:KFS, NYSE:KFS) William G. Star, President & Chief Executive Officer of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert T. E. Gillespie to the Companys Board of Directors.
Mr. Gillespie is a graduate of the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and the Harvard Business School. During his career, Mr. Gillespie was formerly the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Electric Canada Inc. from 1992 to 2005. Mr. Gillespie also serves on the boards of several public and private companies as well as being an honourary trustee of the Royal Ontario Museum. He is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and throughout his distinguished career received many awards including Canadas International Executive of the Year.
I am pleased to welcome Bob to the Board of Kingsway Financial, said Bill Star, Chairman and CEO. I am confident that his experience and business knowledge will bring additional strength and an extra dimension to our board.
About the Company
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. is one of the largest truck insurers and non-standard automobile insurers in North America based on A.M. Best data that we have compiled. Kingsways primary business is trucking insurance and the insuring of automobile risks for drivers who do not meet the criteria for coverage by standard automobile insurers. The Company currently operates through eleven wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries in Canada and the U.S.. Canadian subsidiaries include Kingsway General Insurance Company, York Fire & Casualty Insurance Company and Jevco Insurance Company. U.S. subsidiaries include Universal Casualty Company, American Service Insurance Company, Southern United Fire Insurance Company, Lincoln General Insurance Company, U.S. Security Insurance Company, American Country Insurance Company, Zephyr Insurance Company and Avalon Risk Management, Inc. The Company also operates reinsurance subsidiaries in Barbados and Bermuda.
Lincoln General Insurance Company, Universal Casualty Insurance Company, American Service Insurance Company, Southern United Fire Insurance Company, Jevco Insurance Company, Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation, Barbados and Kingsway Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd. are all rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Kingsway General and York Fire are rated B++ (Very Good) and American Country and U.S. Security are rated B+ (Very Good) by A.M. Best. The Companys senior debt is rated investment grade BBB-(stable) by Standard and Poors and A.M. Best and BBB (stable) by Dominion Bond Rating Services. The common shares of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, under the trading symbol KFS.
For further information, please contact:
Shaun Jackson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (905) 629-7888
Fax: (905) 629-5008
Web Site: www.kingsway-financial.com
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KINGSWAY REPORTS 19% INCREASE IN NET INCOME AND INCREASES DIVIDEND
Toronto, Ontario (November 2, 2006) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (TSE:KFS, NYSE:KFS) today announced financial results in U.S. dollars for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006.
Q3 2006 compared to Q3 2005
| Net income increased 19% to $37.4 million compared to $31.3 million |
| Operating earnings1 increased 37% to $31.9 million |
| Diluted earnings per share increased 20% to $0.66 compared with $0.55 |
| Combined ratio improved to 97.2% compared to 97.8% in Q3 2005 |
| Underwriting profit improved to $12.7 million compared to $10.0 million last year |
| Gross premiums written increased 7% to $483.9 million |
| Investment income increased 40% to $31.5 million |
| Annualized return on equity of 16.8% |
| Book value per share increased 18% to $16.14 from $13.65 at Q3 2005 |
Net income increased by 19% in the quarter to a third quarter record of $37.4 million (C$41.9 million), compared to $31.3 million (C$37.5 million) in the third quarter of last year. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 increased 7% to $106.5 million (C$120.2 million) compared to $99.1 million (C$121.0 million) reported last year.
In the third quarter, operating earnings1 increased 37% to a third quarter record of $31.9 million (C$35.8 million) compared to $23.3 million (C$28.0 million) in the same quarter last year. Operating earnings for the first nine months of 2006 increased 24% to $95.1 million (C$107.5 million) compared to $76.8 million (C$94.0 million) for the same period last year.
Return on equity (annualized) was 16.8% in the quarter compared to 16.7% in the same quarter of 2005, and 16.6% for the year to date compared to 18.4% for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share increased 20% to $0.66 (C$0.74) for the quarter compared to $0.55 (C$0.66) for the third quarter of 2005. For the nine month period, diluted earnings per share increased by 7% to $1.87 (C$2.11) compared to $1.74 (C$2.13) for the same period last year.
Revenues and earnings continue to grow in line with our expectations, said Bill Star, President & Chief Executive Officer. Strong operating results, in particular, from our Canadian operations and increased investment income have resulted in a solid third quarter and first nine months of 2006. Our growth in earnings and excellent return on equity have also increased our capital strength, while reducing Kingsways operating leverage. Market conditions continue to be competitive, but we are starting to see indications of improvements, particularly in the U.S.. Consistent with our operating strategy, we expect to continue to seize opportunities for profitable growth as they arise.
1. | Measures used in this news release that are not based on generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) are defined at the end of this release and reconciled to the most comparable GAAP measure. |
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Premium Growth
During the third quarter of 2006, gross premiums written increased 7% to $483.9 million (C$542.6 million), compared with $452.3 million (C$543.9 million) in the third quarter last year. Gross premiums written increased 5% to $1.52 billion (C$1.73 billion) for the first nine months of 2006, compared to $1.46 billion (C$1.78 billion) for the same period last year. In the quarter, U.S. operations comprised 68% (69% year to date) of gross premiums written, compared with 65% (67% year to date) in the third quarter last year. Trucking, non-standard automobile and commercial automobile premiums comprised 32%, 26% and 13%, respectively, of gross premiums written compared with 30%, 29% and 13% last year.
For the quarter, gross premiums written from U.S. operations increased 13% to $329.3 million (C$369.3 million) compared with $292.2 million (C$351.4 million) last year. For the nine months, gross premiums written by U.S. operations increased 8% to $1.05 billion (C$1.19 billion) compared to $980.0 million (C$1.20 billion) last year. Gross premiums written from Canadian operations decreased 3% to $154.6 million (C$173.3 million) for the quarter, compared to $160.1 million (C$192.5 million) in Q3 last year and for the year to date were $469.8 million (C$531.0 million) compared to $475.4 million (C$582.3 million) for the same period last year.
Net premiums written were $444.7 million (C$498.6 million) compared with $442.5 million (C$532.3 million) for the third quarter of last year and were $1.42 billion (C$1.61 billion) for the first nine months compared to $1.42 billion (C$1.74 billion) for the first nine months of 2005.
Net premiums earned decreased 1% to $458.3 million (C$513.9 million) for the quarter, compared with $461.4 million (C$554.6 million) for the third quarter last year. For the first nine months of 2006, net premiums earned were $1.34 billion (C$1.52 billion) compared with $1.35 billion (C$1.65 billion) in the same period last year. For the U.S. operations, net premiums earned increased 3% to $305.9 million (C$343.1 million) compared with $297.8 million (C$358.0 million) in the third quarter of 2005. Net premiums earned from Canadian operations decreased by 7% to $152.4 million (C$170.8 million) compared with $163.6 million (C$196.6 million) last year. For the year to date, net premiums earned from U.S. operations were $906.5 million (C$1.03 billion) compared to $905.4 million (C$1.11 billion) last year, and for the Canadian operations were $435.0 million (C$492.3 million) and $441.2 million (C$539.7 million), respectively.
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Underwriting Profit & Combined Ratio
The combined ratio for the third quarter was 97.2% (97.1% year to date) which produced a quarterly underwriting profit of $12.7 million (C$14.2 million) and $38.8 million (C$44.0 million) year to date. The Company increased its net estimates for unpaid claims occurring in prior periods by $9.0 million, which increased the combined ratio by 2.0% in the quarter (0.8% year to date) primarily as a result of program business in the United States. The Canadian operations reported favourable reserve development in the quarter and year to date. Increases in professional fees related to Sarbanes-Oxley, audit and litigation costs account for a 1.3% (0.6% year to date) increase to the general expense ratio for the third quarter.
For the quarter, the U.S. operations combined ratio was 99.3% (97.7% Q3 last year) which produced an underwriting profit of $2.1 million ($6.7 million Q3 last year) and the Canadian operations improved to 93.0% (98.0% Q3 last year) which produced an underwriting profit of $10.6 million ($3.3 million Q3 last year). For the year to date, U.S. operations combined ratio was 98.7% (97.0% last year) which produced an underwriting profit of $12.1 million ($27.6 million last year) and for the Canadian operations was 93.9% (97.3% last year), with an underwriting profit of $26.7 million ($12.1 million last year).
Investment Income
Investment income, excluding net realized gains and losses, increased 40% to $31.5 million (C$35.3 million) compared with $22.5 million (C$26.9 million) for the same quarter of 2005. For the year to date investment income, excluding net realized gains and losses, increased by 33% to $90.5 million (C$102.3 million) compared to $68.1 million (C$83.3 million) last year. The yield before expenses on the fixed income portfolio was 4.5% for the third quarter (4.2% year to date) compared to 3.6% (3.6% year to date) for the same quarter last year.
For the quarter, net realized gains amounted to $8.3 million (C$9.3 million) compared with $11.7 million (C$13.8 million) in the third quarter of 2005. For the quarter net realized gains after tax were $5.5 million (C$6.1 million) compared with $8.0 million (C$9.5 million) in the third quarter of 2005.
For the year to date, net realized gains amounted to $17.8 million (C$19.7 million) compared with $30.0 million (C$36.3 million) for the same period last year. For the year to date net realized gains after tax were $11.4 million (C$12.6 million) compared with $22.3 million (C$27.0 million) for the same period last year.
For the quarter, there were no adjustments to the carrying value for declines in market value considered other than temporary ($0.8 million in Q3 2005) on investments still held. Net realized gains include realized losses of $8.5 million ($3.6 million in Q3 2005). For the year, net realized gains include adjustments to the carrying value for declines in the market value considered other than temporary of $2.5 million ($2.9 million last year) on investments still held and realized losses of $27.0 million ($13.6 million last year).
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Net unrealized gains on the total investment portfolio were $20.2 million (C$22.6 million) or $0.36 (C$0.40) per share outstanding at September 30, 2006, as compared to net unrealized gains of $18.2 million (C$21.2 million) or $0.32 (C$0.37) per share outstanding at the end of 2005. Net unrealized gains on the common shares portfolio were $30.0 million (C$33.5 million) or $0.53 (C$0.60) per share outstanding at September 30, 2006 compared to $40.1 million (C$46.6 million) or $0.71 (C$0.83) per share outstanding at the end of 2005.
Balance Sheet
Total assets as at September 30, 2006 were $4.11 billion (C$4.64 billion) compared to $3.80 billion (C$4.44 billion) at the end of 2005. Book value per share increased by 18% to $16.14 (C$18.04) from $13.65 (C$15.87) as at September 30, 2005.
The carrying value of the investment portfolio including cash increased 6% to $3.10 billion (C$3.47 billion), compared to $2.91 billion (C$3.39 billion) as at December 31, 2005. At September 30, 2006, 23% of the fixed income portfolio matures in less than one year and 47% matures after one year and in less than five years. The fair value of the investment portfolio including cash was $55.65 (C$62.20) per common share at September 30, 2006.
During the quarter, provisions for unpaid claims increased by 5% to $1.94 billion (C$2.17 billion) compared to $1.84 billion (C$2.14 billion) at the end of 2005.
The Company has increased its investment in capital assets by $29.0 million during the year, $27.1 million of which is the result of the construction that continues on its new head office building in Mississauga and new facilities for Lincoln General in York, Pennsylvania. The head office building in Mississauga is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2007, and the York, Pennsylvania facility has been completed and is now occupied.
Normal Course Issuer Bid
During the quarter, the Company repurchased and cancelled 90,000 common shares under the normal course issuer bid for a total purchase price of $1.9 million (C$2.1 million). For the year to date, we have repurchased and cancelled 562,800 common shares or 1% of the shares outstanding at the beginning of the year for a total purchase price of $11.1 million (C$12.5 million) at an average price of $19.66 (C$22.13).
Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors today approved the payment of the Companys quarterly dividend to shareholders of C$0.075 per common share. The dividend payment will be made on December 29, 2006 to shareholders of record as at December 15, 2006.
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Further Information
The discussion and analysis of our results of operation and information in this press release is an update of the information set forth in our 2005 Annual Report. Further information about our financial results and condition can be found in our Annual Report and other filings available on our website at www.kingsway-financial.com, on the Canadian Securities Administrators website at www.sedar.com, and on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions website at www.sec.gov.
Conference Call
The Company will have its quarterly conference call today at 5:00pm (EDT). The call may be accessed by telephone at 1-800-814-4861. A live broadcast of the conference call can be accessed at http://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/viewEvent.cgi?eventID=1613700 or through a link from our website at www.kingsway-financial.com. A rebroadcast of the conference call will also be available and can be accessed through our website.
Annual Investor Day
The Company will be hosting its annual Investor Day on Thursday, November 9, 2006 starting at 8:30am at the TSX Broadcast Centre located at The Exchange Tower, 2 First Canadian Place, Toronto, Ontario. Executives of Kingsway Financial and several of the subsidiaries will be speaking regarding their companys operations.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, see Kingsways securities filings, including its 2005 Annual Report under the heading Risks and Uncertainties in the Managements Discussion and Analysis section. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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About the Company
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. is one of the largest truck insurers and non-standard automobile insurers in North America based on A.M. Best data that we have compiled. Kingsways primary business is trucking insurance and the insuring of automobile risks for drivers who do not meet the criteria for coverage by standard automobile insurers. The Company currently operates through eleven wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries in Canada and the U.S.. Canadian subsidiaries include Kingsway General Insurance Company, York Fire & Casualty Insurance Company and Jevco Insurance Company. U.S. subsidiaries include Universal Casualty Company, American Service Insurance Company, Southern United Fire Insurance Company, Lincoln General Insurance Company, U.S. Security Insurance Company, American Country Insurance Company, Zephyr Insurance Company and Avalon Risk Management, Inc. The Company also operates reinsurance subsidiaries in Barbados and Bermuda.
Lincoln General Insurance Company, Universal Casualty Insurance Company, American Service Insurance Company, Southern United Fire Insurance Company, Jevco Insurance Company, Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation, Barbados and Kingsway Reinsurance (Bermuda) Ltd. are all rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Kingsway General and York Fire are rated B++ (Very Good) and American Country and U.S. Security are rated B+ (Very Good) by A.M. Best. The Companys senior debt is rated investment grade BBB-(stable) by Standard and Poors and A.M. Best and BBB (stable) by Dominion Bond Rating Services. The common shares of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, under the trading symbol KFS.
For further information, please contact:
W. Shaun Jackson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (905) 629-7888
Fax: (905) 629-5008
Web Site: www.kingsway-financial.com
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts)
Quarter to Sept 30: | 9 months to Sept 30: | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Gross premiums written |
$ | 483,903 | $ | 452,341 | $ | 1,523,635 | $ | 1,455,393 | ||||||||
Net premiums written |
$ | 444,666 | $ | 442,517 | $ | 1,422,961 | $ | 1,420,928 | ||||||||
Revenue: |
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Net premiums earned |
$ | 458,309 | $ | 461,445 | $ | 1,341,520 | $ | 1,346,570 | ||||||||
Investment income |
31,518 | 22,455 | 90,470 | 68,102 | ||||||||||||
Net realized gains |
8,343 | 11,657 | 17,777 | 30,042 | ||||||||||||
498,170 | 495,557 | 1,449,767 | 1,444,714 | |||||||||||||
Expenses: |
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Claims incurred |
309,818 | 309,865 | 914,989 | 917,305 | ||||||||||||
Commissions and premium taxes |
83,267 | 101,395 | 252,283 | 279,017 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses |
52,512 | 40,163 | 135,434 | 110,561 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
7,607 | 6,884 | 22,417 | 18,855 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles |
| 130 | | 389 | ||||||||||||
453,204 | 458,437 | 1,325,123 | 1,326,127 | |||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
44,966 | 37,120 | 124,644 | 118,587 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes |
7,561 | 5,781 | 18,183 | 19,480 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 37,405 | $ | 31,339 | $ | 106,461 | $ | 99,107 | ||||||||
Earnings per share: |
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Basic: |
$ | 0.67 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 1.89 | $ | 1.75 | ||||||||
Diluted: |
$ | 0.66 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.74 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic: |
56,095 | 56,467 | 56,292 | 56,405 | ||||||||||||
Diluted: |
56,664 | 56,965 | 56,966 | 56,857 | ||||||||||||
Claims ratio |
67.6 | % | 67.1 | % | 68.2 | % | 68.1 | % | ||||||||
Expense ratio |
29.6 | % | 30.7 | % | 28.9 | % | 28.9 | % | ||||||||
Combined ratio |
97.2 | % | 97.8 | % | 97.1 | % | 97.0 | % | ||||||||
Underwriting profit |
$ | 12,712 | $ | 10,022 | $ | 38,814 | $ | 39,687 | ||||||||
Return on equity (annualized) |
16.8 | % | 16.7 | % | 16.6 | % | 18.4 | % | ||||||||
Book value per share |
$ | 16.14 | $ | 13.65 |
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Sept. 30 2006 (unaudited) |
Dec. 31 2005 | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 37,655 | $ | 111,034 | ||
Investments |
3,062,754 | 2,803,790 | ||||
Accrued investment income |
27,863 | 25,126 | ||||
Accounts receivable and other assets |
343,887 | 282,764 | ||||
Due from reinsurers and other insurers |
229,045 | 222,974 | ||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs |
170,651 | 148,829 | ||||
Income taxes recoverable |
2,718 | | ||||
Future income taxes |
67,558 | 57,939 | ||||
Capital assets |
100,632 | 71,608 | ||||
Goodwill and intangible assets |
69,833 | 71,130 | ||||
$ | 4,112,596 | $ | 3,795,194 | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Bank indebtedness |
$ | 37,119 | $ | 11,767 | ||
Loans payable |
66,222 | 66,222 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
135,450 | 129,666 | ||||
Income taxes payable |
| 6,817 | ||||
Unearned premiums |
740,287 | 649,228 | ||||
Unpaid claims |
1,942,988 | 1,844,211 | ||||
Senior unsecured debentures |
194,786 | 192,068 | ||||
Subordinated indebtedness |
90,500 | 90,500 | ||||
3,207,352 | 2,990,479 | |||||
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||
Share capital |
329,649 | 331,470 | ||||
Issued and outstanding number of common shares |
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Contributed surplus |
4,418 | 3,237 | ||||
Currency translation adjustment |
20,897 | 9,958 | ||||
Retained earnings |
550,280 | 460,050 | ||||
905,244 | 804,715 | |||||
$ | 4,112,596 | $ | 3,795,194 | |||
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Quarter to Sept 30: | 9 months to Sept 30: | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Retained earnings, beginning of period |
$ | 517,194 | $ | 397,641 | $ | 460,050 | $ | 334,468 | ||||||||
Net income for the period |
37,405 | 31,339 | 106,461 | 99,107 | ||||||||||||
Dividends |
(3,138 | ) | (2,398 | ) | (9,341 | ) | (6,993 | ) | ||||||||
Repurchase of common shares for cancellation |
(1,181 | ) | | (6,890 | ) | | ||||||||||
Retained earnings, end of period |
$ | 550,280 | $ | 426,582 | $ | 550,280 | $ | 426,582 | ||||||||
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Quarter to Sept 30: | 9 months to Sept 30: | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in): |
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Operating activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 37,405 | $ | 31,339 | $ | 106,461 | $ | 99,107 | ||||||||
Items not affecting cash: |
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Amortization 1,816 |
2,065 | 5,725 | 5,988 | |||||||||||||
Future income taxes |
994 | (3,128 | ) | 2,670 | (4,565 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized gains |
(8,343 | ) | (11,657 | ) | (17,777 | ) | (30,042 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization of bond premiums & discounts |
(870 | ) | 2,255 | (2,201 | ) | 9,572 | ||||||||||
31,002 | 20,874 | 94,878 | 80,060 | |||||||||||||
Net change in other non-cash balances: |
12,062 | 46,616 | 52,459 | 134,963 | ||||||||||||
43,064 | 67,490 | 147,337 | 215,023 | |||||||||||||
Financing activities: |
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Increase of share capital |
811 | 45 | 2,400 | 2,419 | ||||||||||||
Repurchase of common shares for cancellation |
(1,860 | ) | | (11,109 | ) | | ||||||||||
Dividends |
(3,138 | ) | (2,398 | ) | (9,341 | ) | (6,993 | ) | ||||||||
Increase in bank indebtedness and loans payable |
15,806 | 4,817 | 24,752 | 10,954 | ||||||||||||
11,619 | 2,464 | 6,702 | 6,380 | |||||||||||||
Investing activities: |
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Purchase of investments |
(767,245 | ) | (615,486 | ) | (2,509,672 | ) | (1,812,265 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of investments |
681,859 | 547,209 | 2,308,425 | 1,582,712 | ||||||||||||
Financed premiums receivable, net |
3,879 | 2,825 | 7,490 | (1,541 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change to capital assets |
(9,904 | ) | (5,059 | ) | (33,661 | ) | (8,079 | ) | ||||||||
(91,411 | ) | (70,511 | ) | (227,418 | ) | (239,173 | ) | |||||||||
Decrease in cash during period |
(36,728 | ) | (557 | ) | (73,379 | ) | (17,770 | ) | ||||||||
Cash, beginning of period |
74,383 | 69,890 | 111,034 | 87,103 | ||||||||||||
Cash, end of period |
$ | 37,655 | $ | 69,333 | $ | 37,655 | $ | 69,333 | ||||||||
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO PRESS RELEASE
As at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
1. | Investments: |
September 30, 2006 | ||||||
Carrying Amount |
Fair value | |||||
Term deposits |
$ | 406,777 | $ | 406,317 | ||
Bonds: |
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Government |
374,503 | 377,216 | ||||
Corporate |
1,781,109 | 1,769,119 | ||||
Common shares |
419,470 | 449,435 | ||||
Financed premiums |
80,895 | 80,895 | ||||
$ | 3,062,754 | $ | 3,082,982 | |||
December 31, 2005 | ||||||
Carrying Amount |
Fair value | |||||
Term deposits |
$ | 383,071 | $ | 381,734 | ||
Bonds: |
||||||
Government |
428,316 | 427,801 | ||||
Corporate |
1,581,579 | 1,561,443 | ||||
Preferred shares |
1,290 | 1,352 | ||||
Common shares |
323,830 | 363,955 | ||||
Financed premiums |
85,704 | 85,704 | ||||
$ | 2,803,790 | $ | 2,821,989 | |||
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO PRESS RELEASE
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
2. Underwriting Results:
The underwriting results for the Companys operations were as follows:
Quarter to Sept 30: | 9 months to Sept 30: | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Underwriting Profit |
||||||||||||||||
Canada |
$ | 10,651 | $ | 3,285 | $ | 26,714 | $ | 12,125 | ||||||||
U.S. |
2,061 | 6,737 | 12,100 | 27,562 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 12,712 | $ | 10,022 | $ | 38,814 | $ | 39,687 | ||||||||
Combined Ratio |
||||||||||||||||
Canada |
93.0 | % | 98.0 | % | 93.9 | % | 97.3 | % | ||||||||
U.S. |
99.3 | % | 97.7 | % | 98.7 | % | 97.0 | % | ||||||||
Total |
97.2 | % | 97.8 | % | 97.1 | % | 97.0 | % | ||||||||
Expense Ratio |
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Canada |
30.9 | % | 27.9 | % | 30.3 | % | 27.2 | % | ||||||||
U.S. |
29.0 | % | 32.2 | % | 28.2 | % | 29.8 | % | ||||||||
Total |
29.6 | % | 30.7 | % | 28.9 | % | 28.9 | % | ||||||||
Loss Ratio |
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Canada |
62.1 | % | 70.1 | % | 63.6 | % | 70.1 | % | ||||||||
U.S. |
70.4 | % | 65.5 | % | 70.4 | % | 67.2 | % | ||||||||
Total |
67.6 | % | 67.1 | % | 68.2 | % | 68.1 | % | ||||||||
Favourable (Unfavourable) change in estimated unpaid claims for prior accident years (note 1): |
||||||||||||||||
Canada |
$ | 5,062 | $ | 1,142 | $ | 6,365 | $ | (5,719 | ) | |||||||
U.S. |
(14,040 | ) | 410 | (17,067 | ) | (372 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | (8,978 | ) | $ | 1,552 | $ | (10,702 | ) | $ | (6,091 | ) | |||||
As a % of net premiums earned (note 2): |
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Canada |
(3.3 | %) | (0.7 | %) | (1.5 | %) | 1.3 | % | ||||||||
U.S. |
4.6 | % | (0.1 | %) | 1.9 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||
Total |
2.0 | % | (0.3 | %) | 0.8 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||||||
As a % of unpaid claims (note 3): |
||||||||||||||||
Canada |
(0.8 | %) | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||||
U.S. |
1.6 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Total |
0.6 | % | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Note 1 - | (Increase) decrease in estimates for unpaid claims from prior accident years reflected in current financial year results. | |
Note 2 - | Increase (decrease) in current financial year reported combined ratio | |
Note 3 - | Increase (decrease) compared to estimated unpaid claims at the end of the preceding fiscal year |
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO PRESS RELEASE
As at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for per share amount)
(Unaudited)
3. Financial Strength:
Some of the key indicators of the Companys financial strength are as follows:
September 30, 2006 |
December 31, 2005 |
|||||
Rolling four quarter calculations: |
||||||
Net Premiums Written to Estimated Statutory Surplus Ratio |
1.7 | x | 1.9 | x | ||
Interest Coverage Ratio |
6.7 | x | 7.2 | x | ||
Total Bank and Senior Debt to Capitalization Ratio |
23.2 | % | 23.5 | % |
4. Summary of Quarterly Results in Canadian dollars over the previous five quarters
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||
Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | ||||||||||||
Gross premiums written |
$ | 542,590 | $ | 597,352 | $ | 585,718 | $ | 515,304 | $ | 543,889 | ||||||
Net premiums earned |
513,926 | 511,797 | 493,047 | 522,439 | 554,559 | |||||||||||
Total revenue |
558,573 | 560,309 | 521,963 | 561,261 | 595,307 | |||||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) after tax |
6,100 | 7,782 | (1,235 | ) | 7,436 | 9,498 | ||||||||||
Underwriting profit |
14,201 | 10,875 | 18,923 | 11,918 | 12,114 | |||||||||||
Net income |
41,872 | 44,944 | 33,355 | 42,078 | 37,500 | |||||||||||
Book value per share |
$ | 18.04 | $ | 17.35 | $ | 17.13 | $ | 16.57 | $ | 15.87 | ||||||
Earnings per share |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.75 | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.59 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 0.66 | ||||||
Diluted |
0.74 | 0.79 | 0.58 | 0.74 | 0.66 |
The selected financial information disclosed above has been translated using the Bank of Canada monthly average exchange rate for the income statement and the month end rate for the balance sheet. Readers should be cautioned as to the limited usefulness of the selected financial information presented above.
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
Operating Earnings Information:
Operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company uses to assess the profitability of our operations. Operating earnings are calculated as net income excluding after-tax net realized gains and losses on investments. The following table reconciles net income, the most comparable GAAP measure, to operating earnings.
Quarter to Sept 30 | 9 months to Sept 30 | |||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Net income, as reported |
$ | 37,405 | $ | 31,339 | $ | 106,461 | $ | 99,107 | ||||
Net realized gains before tax, as reported |
8,343 | 11,657 | 17,777 | 30,042 | ||||||||
Tax effect on net realized gains |
2,869 | 3,645 | 6,382 | 7,749 | ||||||||
Net realized gains after tax |
5,474 | 8,012 | 11,395 | 22,293 | ||||||||
Operating earnings |
$ | 31,931 | $ | 23,327 | $ | 95,066 | $ | 76,814 | ||||
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS
Dear Shareholders:
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to report our financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006 in U.S. dollars except where indicated.
Revenues and earnings continue to grow in line with our expectations. Strong operating results, in particular, from our Canadian operations and increased investment income have resulted in a solid third quarter and first nine months of 2006. Our growth in earnings and excellent return on equity have also increased our capital strength, while reducing Kingsways operating leverage. Market conditions continue to be competitive, but we are starting to see indications of improvements, particularly in the U.S.. Consistent with our operating strategy, we expect to continue to seize opportunities for profitable growth as they arise.
Net income increased by 19% in the quarter to a third quarter record of $37.4 million (C$41.9 million), compared to $31.3 million (C$37.5 million) in the third quarter of last year. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 increased 7% to $106.5 million (C$120.2 million) compared to $99.1 million (C$121.0 million) reported last year.
In the third quarter, operating earnings increased 37% to a third quarter record of $31.9 million (C$35.8 million) compared to $23.3 million (C$28.0 million) in the same quarter last year. Operating earnings for the first nine months of 2006 increased 24% to $95.1 million (C$107.5 million) compared to $76.8 million (C$94.0 million) for the same period last year. Operating earnings are calculated as net income excluding after-tax net realized gains and losses on investments.
Return on equity (annualized) was 16.8% in the quarter compared to 16.7% in the same quarter of 2005, and 16.6% for the year to date compared to 18.4% for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share increased 20% to $0.66 (C$0.74) for the quarter compared to $0.55 (C$0.66) for the third quarter of 2005. For the nine month period, diluted earnings per share increased by 7% to $1.87 (C$2.11) compared to $1.74 (C$2.13) for the same period last year.
Outlook
In Canada we continue to see rational pricing but increasing competition. The Government activism in Alberta is leading to a growing Facility (residual market) which is extremely unprofitable and we believe this will have a major impact on the profitability of the personal automobile product for the industry in that province. Ontario automobile continues to be a profitable but increasingly competitive market. We will continue our focus and maintain our underwriting discipline in these markets. Growth in capital in the industry is exceeding the growth in revenues, however, interest rates are stable and lower than in the U.S. which is driving rational behaviour.
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In the U.S. the unprecedented hurricane losses in 2005 have had a significant impact on the availability and pricing of reinsurance. We believe that these conditions will create additional opportunities where many of our smaller competitors rely heavily on reinsurance to protect their surplus from the impact of large losses. The loss of capital sustained by reinsurers in 2005 has been partially replenished by new capital and by a profitable season in 2006, however the magnitude of price increases continues to put pressure on the industry leverage ratio of premiums written to surplus. We do not anticipate these trends will lead to lower reinsurance pricing for 2007.
The positive cash flow generated from our profitability and growing operations continues to increase the size of our investment portfolio. The rising interest rate environment has also led to increased yields on our investment portfolio. As 23% of our fixed income portfolio matures in the next year we anticipate that our investment income will continue to grow as we reinvest at yields which are higher than those on the maturing instruments.
I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.075 per common share, payable on December 29, 2006 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2006.
I am also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert T. E. Gillespie to the Companys Board of Directors. Mr. Gillespie is a graduate of the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and the Harvard Business School. During his career, Mr. Gillespie was formerly the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Electric Canada Inc. from 1992 to 2005. Mr. Gillespie also serves on the boards of several public and private companies as well as being an honourary trustee of the Royal Ontario Museum. He is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and throughout his distinguished career received many awards including Canadas International Executive of the Year.
This Presidents Message contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The reader should review the Forward Looking Statements section of Managements Discussion and Analysis to assist in identifying risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements.
Sincerely,
/s/ William G. Star |
William G. Star, |
President & Chief Executive Officer |
November 2, 2006 |
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
The following managements discussion and analysis (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the Companys unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and 2005; with the MD&A set out on pages 16 to 55 in the Companys 2005 Annual Report, including the section on risk factors; and with the notes to the interim consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2005 set out on pages 63 to 76 of the Companys 2005 Annual Report.
The Companys financial results are reported in U.S. dollars. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are in U.S. dollars and have been derived from financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses both GAAP and certain non-GAAP financial measures to assess performance. Securities regulators require that companies caution readers about non-GAAP financial measures that do not have a standardized meaning under GAAP and are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Kingsway, like many insurance companies, analyzes performance based on underwriting ratios such as combined, expense and loss ratios. These terms are defined in the glossary of terms section beginning on page 81 of the 2005 Annual Report. The Company also uses investment portfolio per share information which is calculated based on the fair value of the investment portfolio divided by the number of issued and outstanding common shares. The Company uses operating earnings which are calculated as net income excluding after-tax net realized gains and losses on investments to assess the profitability of its operations. A reconciliation of net income to operating earnings is presented below in thousands of U.S. dollars.
Quarter to Sept 30 | 9 months to Sept 30 | |||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Net income, as reported |
$ | 37,405 | $ | 31,339 | $ | 106,461 | $ | 99,107 | ||||
Net realized gains before tax, as reported |
8,343 | 11,657 | 17,777 | 30,042 | ||||||||
Tax effect on net realized gains |
2,869 | 3,645 | 6,382 | 7,749 | ||||||||
Net realized gains after tax |
5,474 | 8,012 | 11,395 | 22,293 | ||||||||
Operating earnings |
$ | 31,931 | $ | 23,327 | $ | 95,066 | $ | 76,814 | ||||
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Page 2
For the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
Gross Premiums Written. During the third quarter of 2006, gross premiums written increased 7% to $483.9 million (C$542.6 million), compared with $452.3 million (C$543.9 million) in the third quarter last year. U.S. operations comprised 68% of gross premiums written, compared with 65% in the third quarter last year. Gross premiums written from U.S. operations increased 13% to $329.3 million (C$369.3 million) compared with $292.2 million (C$351.4 million) last year. Gross premiums written increased by $28.6 million (C$32.0 million) in the third quarter as a result of business written with The Robert Plan Corporation (which commenced in 2006) and Zephyr Insurance Company (which was acquired during Q4 of 2005). Gross premiums written from Canadian operations decreased 3% to $154.6 million (C$173.3 million) for the quarter, compared to $160.1 million (C$192.5 million) in Q3 last year.
Net Premiums Written. Net premiums written were $444.7 million (C$498.6 million) compared with $442.5 million (C$532.3 million) for the third quarter of last year. Net premiums written for the U.S. operations increased 2% to $295.3 million (C$331.1 million) compared with $289.6 million (C$348.4 million) last year. Zephyrs ceded premiums were $18.6 million (C$20.8 million) in the third quarter. Net premiums written for the Canadian operations decreased 2% to $149.4 million (C$167.5 million) compared with $152.9 million (C$183.9 million) in the third quarter of last year. Ceded premiums were 8.1% of gross premiums written and were 4.4% excluding the impact of Zephyrs ceded premiums in the quarter.
Net Premiums Earned. Net premiums earned decreased 1% to $458.3 million (C$513.9 million) for the quarter, compared with $461.4 million (C$554.6 million) for the third quarter last year. For the U.S. operations, net premiums earned increased 3% to $305.9 million (C$343.1 million) compared with $297.8 million (C$358.0 million) in the third quarter of 2005. Net premiums earned from Canadian operations decreased by 7% to $152.4 million (C$170.8 million) compared with $163.6 million (C$196.6 million) in the same quarter of last year.
Investment Income. Investment income increased 40% to $31.5 million (C$35.3 million) compared with $22.5 million (C$26.9 million) for the same quarter of 2005, primarily as a result of the increase in the investment portfolio. The yield before expenses on the fixed income portfolio was 4.5% for the third quarter compared to 3.6% for the same quarter last year.
Net Realized Gains/Losses. Net realized gains amounted to $8.3 million (C$9.3 million) compared with $11.7 million (C$13.8 million) in the third quarter of 2005. Net realized gains after tax were $5.5 million (C$6.1 million) compared with $8.0 million (C$9.5 million) in the third quarter of 2005. In the quarter, there were no adjustments to the carrying value for declines in market value considered other than temporary ($0.8 million in Q3 2005) on investments still held. Net realized gains include realized losses of $8.5 million ($3.6 million in Q3 2005).
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Page 3
Claims Incurred. The claims ratio for the third quarter of 2006 was 67.6%, compared to 67.1% in the third quarter last year. The claims ratio for the U.S. operations was 70.4% compared with 65.5% for the third quarter of 2005. The claims ratio for the Canadian operations improved to 62.1% compared to 70.1% in the third quarter of last year. The Company increased its net estimates for unpaid claims occurring in prior periods by $9.0 million (C$10.1 million), which increased the combined ratio by 2.0% in the quarter primarily as a result of program business in the United States. The Canadian operations reported favourable reserve development in the quarter.
Underwriting Expenses. The combined ratio of 97.2% for the third quarter produced an underwriting profit of $12.7 million (C$14.2 million) compared to the combined ratio of 97.8% and $10.0 million (C$12.1 million) of underwriting profit in Q3 last year. For the quarter, the U.S. operations combined ratio was 99.3% (97.7% Q3 last year) which produced an underwriting profit of $2.1 million ($6.7 million Q3 last year) and the Canadian operations improved to 93.0% (98.0% Q3 last year) which produced an underwriting profit of $10.6 million ($3.3 million Q3 last year). Increases in professional fees related to Sarbanes-Oxley, audit and litigation costs account for a 1.3% increase to the general expense ratio for the third quarter.
Interest Expense. Interest expense in the third quarter of 2006 was $7.6 million (C$8.5 million), compared to $6.9 million (C$8.3 million) for the third quarter of 2005 reflecting the increase in interest rates in the U.S. as well as the additional interest expense on the loans payable.
Income taxes. The income tax provision for the third quarter of 2006 was $7.6 million (C$8.4 million) or 17% of income before income taxes for the quarter compared with $5.8 million (C$6.9 million) or 16% for the same quarter last year.
Net Income and Earnings Per Share. Net income increased by 19% in the third quarter to $37.4 million (C$41.9 million), compared to $31.3 million (C$37.5 million) in the third quarter of last year. Diluted earnings per share increased 20% to $0.66 (C$0.74) for the quarter compared to $0.55 (C$0.66) for the third quarter of 2005.
Operating Earnings. Operating earnings for the third quarter increased 37% to $31.9 million (C$35.8 million) compared to $23.3 million (C$28.0 million) in the same quarter last year.
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Page 4
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
Gross Premiums Written. Gross premiums written increased 5% to $1.52 billion (C$1.73 billion) for the first nine months of 2006, compared to $1.46 billion (C$1.78 billion) for the same period last year. U.S. operations represented 69% of gross premiums written, compared with 67% last year. Trucking, non-standard automobile and commercial automobile premiums comprised 32%, 26% and 13%, respectively, of gross premiums written for the nine months ended compared with 30%, 29% and 13% last year. For the nine months, gross premiums written by U.S. operations increased 8% to $1.05 million (C$1.19 billion) compared to $980.0 million (C$1.20 billion) last year. Gross premiums written increased by $108.5 million (C$123.0 million) year to date as a result of business written with The Robert Plan Corporation (which commenced in 2006) and Zephyr Insurance Company (which was acquired during Q4 of 2005). Gross premiums written from Canadian operations were $469.8 million (C$531.0 million) compared to $475.4 million (C$582.3 million) for the same period last year.
Net Premiums Written. Net premiums written were $1.42 billion (C$1.61 billion) year to date compared with $1.42 billion (C$1.74 billion) for the same period last year. Zephyrs ceded premiums were $50.6 million (C$57.3 million) for the year to date. Net premiums written for the U.S. operations were $969.7 million (C$1.10 billion) compared with $966.4 million (C$1.18 billion) last year. Net premiums written for the Canadian operations were $469.8 million (C$531.0 million) compared with $454.5 million (C$556.9 million) in the third quarter of last year. Ceded premiums were 6.6% of gross premiums written and were 3.4% excluding the impact of Zephyrs ceded premiums.
Net Premiums Earned. Net premiums earned were $1.34 billion (C$1.52 billion) compared with $1.35 billion (C$1.65 billion) in the same period last year. Net premiums earned from U.S. operations were $906.5 million (C$1.03 billion) compared to $905.4 million (C$1.11 billion) last year, and for the Canadian operations were $435.0 million (C$492.3 million) and $441.2 million (C$539.7 million), respectively.
Investment Income. Investment income increased by 33% to $90.5 million (C$102.3 million) compared to $68.1 million (C$83.3 million) last year. The yield before expenses on the fixed income portfolio was 4.2% year to date compared to 3.6% last year.
Net Realized Gains/Losses. Net realized gains amounted to $17.8 million (C$19.7 million) compared with $30.0 million (C$36.3 million) for the same period last year. Net realized gains after tax were $11.4 million (C$12.6 million) compared with $22.3 million (C$27.0 million) for the same period last year. Net realized gains include adjustments to the carrying value for declines in the market value considered other than temporary of $2.5 million ($2.9 million last year) on investments still held and realized losses of $27.0 million ($13.6 million last year).
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Page 3
Claims Incurred. The claims ratio was 68.2% for the first nine months of the year compared to 68.1% for the same period last year. The claims ratio for the U.S. operations was 70.4% compared with 67.2% for the nine months of 2005. The claims ratio for the Canadian operations improved to 63.6% compared to 70.1% last year. The Company increased its net estimates for unpaid claims occurring in prior periods by $10.7 million (C$11.9 million), which increased the combined ratio by 0.8% year to date primarily as a result of program business in the United States. The Canadian operations reported favourable reserve development year to date.
Underwriting Expenses. The combined ratio of 97.1.% for the first nine months produced an underwriting profit of $38.8 million (C$44.0 million) compared to the combined ratio of 97.0% and $39.7 million (C$48.7 million) of underwriting profit last year. For the year to date, the U.S. operations combined ratio was 98.7% (97.0% last year) which produced an underwriting profit of $12.1 million ($27.6 million last year) and the Canadian operations improved to 93.9% (97.3% last year) which produced an underwriting profit of $26.7 million ($12.1 million last year). Increases in professional fees related to Sarbanes-Oxley, audit and litigation costs account for a 0.6% increase year to date to the general expense ratio.
Interest Expense. Interest expense in the first nine months of 2006 was $22.4 million (C$25.4 million), compared to $18.9 million (C$23.1 million) in the nine months of 2005 reflecting the increase in interest rates in the U.S. as well as the additional interest expense on the loans payable.
Income Taxes. The income tax provision first nine months of 2006 was $18.2 million (C$20.5 million) or 15% of income before income taxes year to date compared with $19.5 million (C$23.8 million) or 16% for the same period last year.
Net Income and Earnings Per Share. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 increased 7% to $106.5 million (C$120.2 million) compared to $99.1 million (C$121.0 million) reported last year. For the nine month period, diluted earnings per share increased by 7% to $1.87 (C$2.11) compared to $1.74 (C$2.13) for the same period last year.
Operating Earnings. Operating earnings for the first nine months of 2006 increased 24% to $95.1 million (C$107.5 million) compared to $76.8 million (C$94.0 million) for the nine months of 2005.
Book Value Per Share and Return on Equity. Book value per share increased by 18% to $16.14 (14% to C$18.04) from $13.65 (C$15.87) as at September 30, 2005. Return on equity (annualized) was 16.6% for the year to date compared to 18.4% for the same period last year.
Balance Sheet. Total assets as at September 30, 2006 were $4.11 billion (C$4.64 billion) compared to $3.80 billion (C$4.44 billion) at the end of 2005. The carrying value of the investment portfolio including cash increased 6% to $3.10 billion (C$3.47 billion), compared to $2.91 billion (C$3.39 billion) as at December 31, 2005. The fair value of the investment portfolio including cash was $55.65 (C$62.20) per common share at September 30, 2006.
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Page 6
Net unrealized losses on the total investment portfolio were $20.2 million (C$22.6 million) or $0.36 (C$0.40) per share outstanding at September 30, 2006, primarily as a result of increases in interest rates in the period, as compared to net unrealized gains of $18.2 million (C$21.2 million) or $0.32 (C$0.37) per share outstanding at the end of 2005. Net unrealized gains on the common shares portfolio were $30.0 million (C$33.5 million) or $0.53 (C$0.60) per share outstanding at September 30, 2006 compared to $40.1 million (C$46.6 million) or $0.71 (C$0.83) per share outstanding at the end of 2005.
At September 30, 2006, 23% of the fixed income portfolio matures in less than one year and 47% matures after one year and in less than five years. Duration is a measure used to estimate the extent market values of fixed maturity investments change with changes in interest rates. Using this measure, it is estimated that an immediate hypothetical 100 basis point parallel increase in interest rates would decrease the market value of our fixed maturity investments by $80.4 million at September 30, 2006, representing 3.2% of the $2,552.7 million fair value fixed maturity investment portfolio.
Unearned premiums as at September 30, 2006 was $740.3 million (C$827.4 million), compared to $649.2 million (C$755.1 million) at the end of 2005. During the year, provisions for unpaid claims increased by 5% to $1.94 billion (C$2.17 billion) compared to $1.84 billion (C$2.14 billion) at the end of 2005.
The Company has increased its investment in capital assets by $29.0 million during the year, $27.1 million of which is the result of the construction that continues on its new head office building in Mississauga and new facilities for Lincoln General in York, Pennsylvania. The head office building in Mississauga is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2007, and the York, Pennsylvania facility has been completed and is now occupied.
Contractual Obligations. Information concerning contractual obligations as at September 30, 2006 is shown below:
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Payments Due by Period
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 & 2010 |
Thereafter | Total | |||||||||||||
Bank indebtedness |
$ | 37,119 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 37,119 | ||||||
Construction contracts |
8,272 | | | | | 8,272 | ||||||||||||
Senior unsecured debentures |
| 69,786 | | | 125,000 | 194,786 | ||||||||||||
Subordinated indebtedness |
| | | | 90,500 | 90,500 | ||||||||||||
Loan payable |
| | | | 66,222 | 66,222 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 45,391 | $ | 69,786 | $ | | $ | | $ | 281,722 | $ | 396,899 |
For further details on the Companys long term debt and interest obligations, refer to note 13 of the Companys 2005 audited consolidated financial statements and pages 42 and 43 of the 2005 Annual Report which sets out the Companys contractual obligations as at December 31, 2005.
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Page 7
Liquidity and Capital Resources. During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the net cash provided from operations was $147.3 million compared to $215.0 million last year. The Company believes that the cash generated from the operating activities will be sufficient to meet our ongoing cash requirements, including interest payment obligations and dividend payments.
During the quarter, the Company repurchased and cancelled 90,000 common shares under the normal course issuer bid for a total purchase price of $1.9 million (C$2.1 million). For the year to date, we have repurchased and cancelled 562,800 common shares or 1% of the shares outstanding at the beginning of the year for a total purchase price of $11.1 million (C$12.5 million) at an average price of $19.66 (C$22.13).
As at September 30, 2006 the Company was well capitalized to support the premium volume of our insurance subsidiaries. Our Canadian property and casualty insurance companies are regulated by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) and are required to maintain a level of capital sufficient to achieve a target of 150% of a minimum capital test (MCT) formula. As at September 30, 2006 the MCT of our Canadian subsidiaries are well in excess of the target MCT level, with MCT margins ranging between 228% and 290%.
In the United States, a risk based capital (RBC) formula is used by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to identify property and casualty insurance companies that may not be adequately capitalized. The NAIC requires that capital and surplus not fall below 200% of the authorized control level. As at September 30, 2006 the RBC ratios of our U.S. subsidiaries are well in excess of the NAIC requirement with RBC ratios ranging between 251% and 1,135%.
Our reinsurance subsidiaries, which are domiciled in Barbados and Bermuda are required by the regulator in the jurisdictions in which they operate to maintain minimum capital levels. As at September 30, 2006 the capital maintained by Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation was $330.2 million in excess of the regulatory requirements in Barbados and the capital maintained by Kingsway Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited was $41.2 million in excess of regulatory requirements in Bermuda.
Off-Balance Sheet Financing The Company entered into an off-balance sheet transaction through the Kingsway Linked Return of Capital Trust transaction that was completed on July 14, 2005 which is more fully described in Note 13(d) of the 2005 audited consolidated financial statements. The net proceeds from this offering were invested into a Kingsway controlled entity which is not consolidated based on accounting standards. The effect of this transaction is to show additional debt on the Companys financial statements and an off-setting equity investment of $7.5 million into the non-consolidated affiliated entity. The Company does not have any other off-balance sheet financing arrangements.
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Managements Discussion and Analysis
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Page 3
Summary of Quarterly Results The following table presents our financial results over the previous eight quarters.
2006 | 2005 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | |||||||||||||||||
Gross premiums written |
$ | 483,903 | $ | 532,489 | $ | 507,243 | $ | 439,267 | $ | 452,341 | $ | 478,446 | $ | 524,606 | $ | 473,951 | ||||||||
Net premiums earned |
458,309 | 456,196 | 427,015 | 445,372 | 461,446 | 469,300 | 415,825 | 451,332 | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenue |
498,170 | 499,548 | 452,049 | 478,502 | 495,557 | 497,305 | 451,853 | 478,843 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income |
37,405 | 40,174 | 28,882 | 35,901 | 31,339 | 29,647 | 38,121 | 29,828 | ||||||||||||||||
Earnings per share |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.67 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.51 | $ | 0.64 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 0.53 | ||||||||
Diluted |
0.66 | 0.71 | 0.51 | 0.63 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.67 | 0.53 | ||||||||||||||||
Outlook
The Companys 2005 Annual Report includes description and analysis of the key factors and events that could impact future earnings under the heading Risks Factors in the Managements Discussion and Analysis section. These factors and events have, for the most part, remained substantially unchanged.
Forward Looking Statements
This shareholders report (including the Presidents Message to Shareholders and Managements Discussion and Analysis) includes forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, see Kingsways securities filings, including its 2005 Annual Report under the heading Risks Factors in the Managements Discussion and Analysis section. The securities filings can be accessed on the Canadian Securities Administrators website at www.sedar.com, and on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions website at www.sec.gov or through the Companys website at www.kingsway-financial.com. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts)
Quarter to Sept 30: | 9 months to Sept 30: | |||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Gross premiums written |
$ | 483,903 | $ | 452,341 | $ | 1,523,635 | $ | 1,455,393 | ||||
Net premiums written |
$ | 444,666 | $ | 442,517 | $ | 1,422,961 | $ | 1,420,928 | ||||
Revenue: |
||||||||||||
Net premiums earned |
$ | 458,309 | $ | 461,446 | $ | 1,341,520 | $ | 1,346,570 | ||||
Investment income |
31,518 | 22,455 | 90,470 | 68,102 | ||||||||
Net realized gains |
8,343 | 11,657 | 17,777 | 30,042 | ||||||||
498,170 | 495,557 | 1,449,767 | 1,444,714 | |||||||||
Expenses: |
||||||||||||
Claims incurred |
309,818 | 309,865 | 914,989 | 917,305 | ||||||||
Commissions and premium taxes |
83,267 | 101,395 | 252,283 | 279,017 | ||||||||
General and administrative expenses |
52,512 | 40,162 | 135,434 | 110,561 | ||||||||
Interest expense |
7,607 | 6,884 | 22,417 | 18,855 | ||||||||
Amortization of intangibles |
| 130 | | 389 | ||||||||
453,204 | 458,437 | 1,325,123 | 1,326,127 | |||||||||
Income before income taxes |
44,966 | 37,120 | 124,644 | 118,587 | ||||||||
Income taxes |
7,561 | 5,781 | 18,183 | 19,480 | ||||||||
Net income |
$ | 37,405 | $ | 31,339 | $ | 106,461 | $ | 99,107 | ||||
Earnings per share: |
||||||||||||
Basic: |
$ | 0.67 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 1.89 | $ | 1.75 | ||||
Diluted: |
$ | 0.66 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.74 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: |
||||||||||||
Basic: |
56,095 | 56,467 | 56,292 | 56,405 | ||||||||
Diluted: |
56,664 | 56,965 | 56,966 | 56,857 |
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Sept. 30 2006 (unaudited) |
Dec. 31 2005 | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 37,655 | $ | 111,034 | ||
Investments |
3,062,754 | 2,803,790 | ||||
Accrued investment income |
27,863 | 25,126 | ||||
Accounts receivable and other assets |
343,887 | 282,764 | ||||
Due from reinsurers and other insurers |
229,045 | 222,974 | ||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs |
170,651 | 148,829 | ||||
Income taxes recoverable |
2,718 | | ||||
Future income taxes |
67,558 | 57,939 | ||||
Capital assets |
100,632 | 71,608 | ||||
Goodwill and intangible assets |
69,833 | 71,130 | ||||
$ | 4,112,596 | $ | 3,795,194 | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Bank indebtedness |
$ | 37,119 | $ | 11,767 | ||
Loans payable |
66,222 | 66,222 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
135,450 | 129,666 | ||||
Income taxes payable |
| 6,817 | ||||
Unearned premiums |
740,287 | 649,228 | ||||
Unpaid claims |
1,942,988 | 1,844,211 | ||||
Senior unsecured debentures |
194,786 | 192,068 | ||||
Subordinated indebtedness |
90,500 | 90,500 | ||||
3,207,352 | 2,990,479 | |||||
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||
Share capital |
329,649 | 331,470 | ||||
Issued and outstanding number of common shares |
||||||
Contributed surplus |
4,418 | 3,237 | ||||
Currency translation adjustment |
20,897 | 9,958 | ||||
Retained earnings |
550,280 | 460,050 | ||||
905,244 | 804,715 | |||||
$ | 4,112,596 | $ | 3,795,194 | |||
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Quarter to Sept 30: | 9 months to Sept 30: | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Retained earnings, beginning of period |
$ | 517,194 | $ | 397,641 | $ | 460,050 | $ | 334,468 | ||||||||
Net income for the period |
37,405 | 31,339 | 106,461 | 99,107 | ||||||||||||
Dividends |
(3,138 | ) | (2,398 | ) | (9,341 | ) | (6,993 | ) | ||||||||
Repurchase of common shares for cancellation |
(1,181 | ) | | (6,890 | ) | | ||||||||||
Retained earnings, end of period |
$ | 550,280 | $ | 426,582 | $ | 550,280 | $ | 426,582 | ||||||||
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
Quarter to Sept 30: | 9 months to Sept 30: | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by (used in): |
||||||||||||||||
Operating activities: |
||||||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 37,405 | $ | 31,339 | $ | 106,461 | $ | 99,107 | ||||||||
Items not affecting cash: |
||||||||||||||||
Amortization |
1,816 | 2,065 | 5,725 | 5,988 | ||||||||||||
Future income taxes |
994 | (3,128 | ) | 2,670 | (4,565 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized gains |
(8,343 | ) | (11,657 | ) | (17,777 | ) | (30,042 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization of bond premiums & discounts |
(870 | ) | 2,255 | (2,201 | ) | 9,572 | ||||||||||
31,002 | 20,874 | 94,878 | 80,060 | |||||||||||||
Net change in other non-cash balances: |
12,062 | 46,616 | 52,459 | 134,963 | ||||||||||||
43,064 | 67,490 | 147,337 | 215,023 | |||||||||||||
Financing activities: |
||||||||||||||||
Increase of share capital |
811 | 45 | 2,400 | 2,419 | ||||||||||||
Repurchase of common shares for cancellation |
(1,860 | ) | | (11,109 | ) | | ||||||||||
Dividends |
(3,138 | ) | (2,398 | ) | (9,341 | ) | (6,993 | ) | ||||||||
Increase in bank indebtedness and loans payable |
15,806 | 4,817 | 24,752 | 10,954 | ||||||||||||
11,619 | 2,464 | 6,702 | 6,380 | |||||||||||||
Investing activities: |
||||||||||||||||
Purchase of investments |
(767,245 | ) | (615,486 | ) | (2,509,672 | ) | (1,812,265 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of investments |
681,859 | 547,209 | 2,308,425 | 1,582,712 | ||||||||||||
Financed premiums receivable, net |
3,879 | 2,825 | 7,490 | (1,541 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change to capital assets |
(9,904 | ) | (5,059 | ) | (33,661 | ) | (8,079 | ) | ||||||||
(91,411 | ) | (70,511 | ) | (227,418 | ) | (239,173 | ) | |||||||||
Decrease in cash during period |
(36,728 | ) | (557 | ) | (73,379 | ) | (17,770 | ) | ||||||||
Cash, beginning of period |
74,383 | 69,890 | 111,034 | 87,103 | ||||||||||||
Cash, end of period |
$ | 37,655 | $ | 69,333 | $ | 37,655 | $ | 69,333 | ||||||||
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited - tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
1. | Basis of presentation |
These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles using the same accounting policies as were used for the Companys consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005. Effective December 31, 2005, the Company reported its consolidated financial statements in U.S. dollars. As a result of this change in reporting currency, the results of the third quarter of 2005 have been converted into U.S. dollars using as the same methodology as described in note 1 of the 2005 audited consolidated financial statements. These interim consolidated financial statements do not contain all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles and accordingly should be read in conjunction with the Companys audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 as set out on pages 56 to 76 of the Companys 2005 Annual Report. The results of the operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the full-year results.
2. | Stock-based compensation |
As reported on pages 64 of the Companys 2005 Annual Report, effective January 1, 2003 the Company adopted on a prospective basis the fair-value method of accounting for stock-based compensation awards granted to employees and non-employee directors. During the third quarter 2006, the Company recorded $598,000 ($1.6 million year to date) of stock-based compensation expense included in employee compensation expense.
For stock options granted in years prior to 2003, the Company must provide the following pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per share as if the Company had measured the additional compensation element of stock options granted based on the fair value on the date of grant. Such proforma disclosure follows:
Three months ended September 30, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Net income |
||||||
As reported |
$ | 37,405 | $ | 31,339 | ||
Pro forma |
37,405 | 31,339 | ||||
Basic earnings per share |
||||||
As reported |
$ | 0.67 | $ | 0.55 | ||
Pro forma |
0.67 | 0.55 | ||||
Diluted earnings per share |
||||||
As report |
$ | 0.66 | $ | 0.55 | ||
Pro forma |
0.66 | 0.55 |
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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
2. | Stock-based compensation continued: |
Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Net income |
||||||
As reported |
$ | 106,461 | $ | 99,107 | ||
Pro forma |
106,461 | 99,039 | ||||
Basic earnings per share |
||||||
As reported |
$ | 1.89 | $ | 1.75 | ||
Pro forma |
1.89 | 1.75 | ||||
Diluted earnings per share |
||||||
As report |
$ | 1.87 | $ | 1.74 | ||
Pro forma |
1.87 | 1.74 |
The per share weighted average fair value of options granted during 2006 and 2005 was C$6.88 and C$3.58, respectively. The fair value of the options granted was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
As at September 30 | ||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||
Risk-free interest rate |
4.02 | % | 3.53 | % | ||
Dividend yield |
1.02 | % | 1.02 | % | ||
Volatility of the expected market price of the Companys common shares |
31.4 | % | 22.5 | % | ||
Expected option life (in years) |
3.5 | 3.9 |
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. As the Companys employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in managements opinion, the above pro forma adjustments are not necessarily a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Companys employee stock options.
3. | Segmented information |
The Company provides property and casualty insurance and other insurance related services in three reportable segments, Canada, the United States and corporate and other insurance related services. The Companys Canadian and United States segments include transactions with the Companys reinsurance subsidiaries. At the present time, other insurance related services are not significant. Results for the Companys operating segments are based on the Companys internal financial reporting systems and are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Page 35 of 41
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
3. | Segmented information continued: |
Three months ended September 30, 2006 | ||||||||||||||
Canada | United States | Corporate and Other |
Total | |||||||||||
Gross premiums written |
$ | 154,574 | $ | 329,329 | $ | | $ | 483,903 | ||||||
Net premiums earned |
152,368 | 305,942 | | 458,309 | ||||||||||
Investment income |
13,905 | 17,858 | (245 | ) | 31,518 | |||||||||
Net realized gains |
7,424 | 918 | | 8,343 | ||||||||||
Interest expense |
| 5,880 | 1,727 | 7,607 | ||||||||||
Amortization of capital assets |
310 | 811 | 411 | 1,533 | ||||||||||
Net income tax expense (recovery) |
8,083 | (2,626 | ) | 2,104 | 7,561 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) |
24,205 | 17,580 | (4,381 | ) | 37,405 | |||||||||
Three Months ended September 30, 2005 | ||||||||||||||
Canada | United States | Corporate and Other |
Total | |||||||||||
Gross premiums written |
$ | 160,098 | $ | 292,243 | $ | | $ | 452,341 | ||||||
Net premiums earned |
163,651 | 297,795 | | 461,446 | ||||||||||
Investment income |
10,585 | 12,895 | (1,025 | ) | 22,455 | |||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) |
10,167 | 1,521 | (31 | ) | 11,657 | |||||||||
Interest expense |
| 5,322 | 1,562 | 6,884 | ||||||||||
Amortization of capital assets |
245 | 979 | 222 | 1,446 | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
| 130 | | 130 | ||||||||||
Net income tax expense (recovery) |
6,597 | (1,380 | ) | 564 | 5,781 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) |
16,122 | 17,081 | (1,864 | ) | 31,339 |
Page 36 of 41
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
3. | Segmented information continued: |
Nine months ended September 30, 2006 | ||||||||||||||
Canada | United States | Corporate and Other |
Total | |||||||||||
Gross premiums written |
$ | 469,800 | $ | 1,053,835 | $ | | $ | 1,523,635 | ||||||
Net premiums earned |
435,014 | 906,506 | | 1,341,520 | ||||||||||
Investment income |
39,165 | 51,785 | (480 | ) | 90,470 | |||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) |
18,480 | (703 | ) | | 17,777 | |||||||||
Interest expense |
| 17,049 | 5,368 | 22,417 | ||||||||||
Amortization of capital assets |
899 | 2,392 | 1,209 | 4,500 | ||||||||||
Net income tax expense |
||||||||||||||
(recovery) |
20,088 | (8,305 | ) | 6,400 | 18,183 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) |
58,478 | 54,438 | (6,455 | ) | 106,461 | |||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,583,692 | $ | 2,500,245 | $ | 28,659 | $ | 4,112,596 | ||||||
Nine months ended September 30, 2005 | ||||||||||||||
Canada | United States | Corporate and Other |
Total | |||||||||||
Gross premiums written |
$ | 475,434 | $ | 979,959 | $ | | $ | 1,455,393 | ||||||
Net premiums earned |
441,194 | 905,376 | | 1,346,570 | ||||||||||
Investment income |
29,793 | 39,562 | (1,253 | ) | 68,102 | |||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) |
18,577 | 11,496 | (31 | ) | 30,142 | |||||||||
Interest expense |
| 13,768 | 5,087 | 18,855 | ||||||||||
Amortization of capital assets |
612 | 3,153 | 627 | 4,393 | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
| 389 | | 389 | ||||||||||
Net income tax expense |
17,305 | 426 | 1,750 | 19,480 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
38,757 | 64,037 | (3,687 | ) | 99,107 | |||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,462,183 | $ | 2,241,631 | $ | 29,797 | $ | 3,733,611 |
Page 37 of 41
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
3. | Segmented Information continued: |
Quarter to September 30: | 9 months to September 30: | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Favourable (Unfavourable) change in estimated unpaid claims for prior accident years (note 1): |
||||||||||||||||
Canada |
$ | 5,062 | $ | 1,142 | $ | 6,365 | $ | (5,719 | ) | |||||||
U.S. |
(14,040 | ) | 410 | (17,067 | ) | (372 | ) | |||||||||
Total |
$ | (8,978 | ) | $ | 1,552 | $ | (10,702 | ) | $ | (6,091 | ) | |||||
As a % of net premiums earned (note 2): |
||||||||||||||||
Canada |
(3.3 | %) | (0.7 | %) | (1.5 | %) | 1.3 | % | ||||||||
U.S. |
4.6 | % | (0.1 | %) | 1.9 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||
Total |
2.0 | % | (0.3 | %) | 0.8 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||||||
As a % of unpaid claims (note 3): |
||||||||||||||||
Canada |
(0.8 | %) | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||||
U.S. |
1.6 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Total |
0.6 | % | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Note 1 | (Increase) decrease in estimates for unpaid claims from prior accident years reflected in current financial year results. | |
Note 2 | Increase (decrease) in current financial year reported combined ratio | |
Note 3 | Increase (decrease) compared to estimated unpaid claims at the end of the preceding fiscal year |
Page 38 of 41
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
4. | Investments |
The carrying amounts and fair values of investments are summarized below:
September 30, 2006 | ||||||
Carrying Amount |
Fair Value | |||||
Term deposits |
$ | 406,777 | $ | 406,317 | ||
Bonds: |
||||||
Government |
374,503 | 377,216 | ||||
Corporate |
1,781,109 | 1,769,119 | ||||
Common shares |
419,470 | 449,435 | ||||
Financed premiums |
80,895 | 80,895 | ||||
$ | 3,062,754 | $ | 3,082,982 | |||
December 31, 2005 | ||||||
Carrying Amount |
Fair value | |||||
Term deposits |
$ | 383,071 | $ | 381,734 | ||
Bonds: |
||||||
Government |
428,316 | 427,801 | ||||
Corporate |
1,581,579 | 1,561,443 | ||||
Preferred shares |
1,290 | 1,352 | ||||
Common shares |
323,830 | 363,955 | ||||
Financed premiums |
85,704 | 85,704 | ||||
$ | 2,803,790 | $ | 2,821,989 | |||
Page 39 of 41
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(Unaudited tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Financial Strength Indicators:
Some of the key indicators of the Companys financial strength are as follows:
September 30, 2006 |
December 31, 2005 |
|||||
Rolling four quarter calculations: |
||||||
Net Premiums Written to Estimated Statutory Surplus Ratio |
1.7 | x | 1.9 | x | ||
Interest Coverage Ratio |
6.7 | x | 7.2 | x | ||
Total Bank and Senior Debt to Capitalization Ratio |
23.2 | % | 23.5 | % |
Selected Financial Information expressed in thousands of Cdn. dollars, except for per share amounts
The selected financial information disclosed below has been translated using the Bank of Canada monthly average exchange rate for the income statement and the month end rate for the balance sheet. Readers should be cautioned as to the limited usefulness of the selected financial information presented below.
Quarter to September 30: | 9 months to September 30: | |||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||
Gross Premiums Written |
$ | 542,590 | $ | 543,889 | $ | 1,725,660 | $ | 1,782,595 | ||||
Net Premiums Earned |
513,926 | 554,559 | 1,518,770 | 1,740,923 | ||||||||
Net Income |
41,872 | 37,500 | 120,171 | 120,997 | ||||||||
Earnings Per Share diluted |
$ | 0.74 | $ | 0.66 | $ | 2.11 | $ | 2.13 | ||||
Underwriting Profit |
14,201 | 12,114 | 43,999 | 48,708 | ||||||||
Book Value Per Share |
$ | 18.04 | $ | 15.87 |
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CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
I, William G. Star, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Kingsway Financial Services Inc., certify that:
1. | I have reviewed the interim filings (as this term is defined in Multilateral Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings) of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (the issuer) for the interim period ending September 30, 2006; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the interim financial statements together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date and for the periods presented in the interim filings; and |
4. | The issuers other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the issuer, and we have designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused them to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared. |
Date: | November 2, 2006. |
/s/ William G. Star |
William G. Star, |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS
I, W. Shaun Jackson, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kingsway Financial Services Inc., certify that:
5. | I have reviewed the interim filings (as this term is defined in Multilateral Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers Annual and Interim Filings) of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (the issuer) for the interim period ending September 30, 2006; |
6. | Based on my knowledge, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings; |
7. | Based on my knowledge, the interim financial statements together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date and for the periods presented in the interim filings; and |
8. | The issuers other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the issuer, and we have designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused them to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which the interim filings are being prepared. |
Date: | November 2, 2006. |
/s/ W. Shaun Jackson |
W. Shaun Jackson, |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |