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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549


Form 10-Q

     
þ
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
    For the quarter ended September 30, 2003
 
or
 
o
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number 1-14094

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Michigan
  38-2626206
(State of Incorporation)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

26600 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034

(Address, zip code of principal executive offices)

(248) 358-1100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes þ          No o

      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes þ          No o

      The aggregate number of shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding on November 6, 2003 was 29,022,435.




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PART 1 -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
TPS Indenture
Third Amendment to Restated Credit Agreement
TPS Purchase Agreement
TPS Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust
TPS Guaranty Agreement
Certification of Robert S. Cubbin, CEO
Certification of Karen M. Spaun, SVP and CFO
906 Certification of Robrt S. Cubbin, CEO
906 Certification of Karen M. Spaun, SVP and CFO


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS        
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)     2-3  
    Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)     4-5  
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)     6  
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)     7  
    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) and Management Representation     8-17  
ITEM 2.
  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS     18-30  
ITEM 3.
  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK     30  
ITEM 4.
  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES     30  
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS     31  
ITEM 2.
  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS     31  
ITEM 6.
  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K     31  
SIGNATURES     32  

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PART 1 — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
Item 1. Financial Statements

MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                     
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2003 2002


(Unaudited)
(In thousands,
except share data)
Revenues:
               
 
Net premium earned
  $ 103,801     $ 114,310  
 
Net commissions and fees
    35,430       27,586  
 
Net investment income
    10,127       10,380  
 
Net realized gains on investments
    878       325  
 
Gain on sale of subsidiary
          199  
     
     
 
   
Total revenues
    150,236       152,800  
     
     
 
Expenses:
               
 
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses
    67,652       79,735  
 
Salaries and employee benefits
    36,172       27,978  
 
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses
    15,745       26,879  
 
Other administrative expenses
    18,206       17,468  
 
Interest on notes payable
    656       2,706  
 
Gain on debt reduction
          (359 )
     
     
 
   
Total expenses
    138,431       154,407  
     
     
 
   
Income (loss) before income taxes
    11,805       (1,607 )
Federal income tax expense (benefit)
    3,870       (748 )
     
     
 
   
Net income (loss)
  $ 7,935     $ (859 )
     
     
 
Earnings per share:
               
 
Basic
  $ 0.27     $ (0.05 )
 
Diluted
  $ 0.27     $ (0.05 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
               
 
Basic
    29,245,087       17,477,035  
 
Diluted
    29,287,573       17,477,035  

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

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MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                     
For the Quarter Ended
September 30,

2003 2002


(Unaudited)
(In thousands,
except share data)
Revenues:
               
 
Net premium earned
  $ 40,187     $ 31,340  
 
Net commissions and fees
    10,803       8,654  
 
Net investment income
    3,197       3,751  
 
Net realized gains on investments
    299       626  
     
     
 
   
Total revenues
    54,486       44,371  
     
     
 
Expenses:
               
 
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses
    26,357       24,639  
 
Salaries and employee benefits
    12,372       9,130  
 
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses
    5,996       6,945  
 
Other administrative expenses
    5,816       5,977  
 
Interest on notes payable
    207       582  
     
     
 
   
Total expenses
    50,748       47,273  
     
     
 
   
Income (loss) before income taxes
    3,738       (2,902 )
Federal income tax expense (benefit)
    1,238       (1,011 )
     
     
 
   
Net income (loss)
  $ 2,500     $ (1,891 )
     
     
 
Earnings per share:
               
 
Basic
  $ 0.09     $ (0.06 )
 
Diluted
  $ 0.09     $ (0.06 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
               
 
Basic
    29,022,419       29,785,580  
 
Diluted
    29,169,826       29,785,580  

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

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MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

                       
For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30,

2003 2002


(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Net income (loss)
  $ 7,935     $ (859 )
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
               
   
Unrealized gains on securities
    297       5,678  
   
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
    (236 )     (264 )
     
     
 
     
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
    61       5,414  
     
     
 
     
Comprehensive income
  $ 7,996     $ 4,555  
     
     
 

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

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MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

                       
For the Quarter Ended
September 30,

2003 2002


(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Net income (loss)
  $ 2,500     $ (1,891 )
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
               
   
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities
    (2,006 )     5,305  
   
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
    (7 )     (463 )
     
     
 
     
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
    (2,013 )     4,842  
     
     
 
     
Comprehensive income
  $ 487     $ 2,951  
     
     
 

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

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MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                     
September 30, December 31,
2003 2002


(Unaudited)
(In thousands,
except share data)
ASSETS
Invested assets:
               
 
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $255,374 and $231,876)
  $ 268,454     $ 244,861  
 
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value (cost of $1,980 and $1,980)
    1,804       1,804  
     
     
 
   
Total invested assets
    270,258       246,665  
Cash and cash equivalents
    44,662       39,385  
Premiums and agent balances receivable
    88,611       71,420  
Reinsurance recoverable on:
               
 
Paid losses
    21,522       20,396  
 
Unpaid losses
    175,866       181,817  
Prepaid reinsurance premiums
    22,323       18,115  
Deferred policy acquisition costs
    18,973       12,140  
Deferred federal income taxes
    15,507       19,099  
Goodwill
    28,997       28,997  
Other assets
    39,026       36,805  
     
     
 
   
Total assets
  $ 725,745     $ 674,839  
     
     
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
               
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses
  $ 362,351     $ 374,933  
Unearned premiums
    111,631       68,678  
Debt
    19,303       32,497  
Mandatorily redeemable trust preferred securities
    10,000        
Reinsurance funds held and balances payable
    20,940       16,199  
Other liabilities
    47,532       35,137  
     
     
 
   
Total liabilities
    571,757       527,444  
     
     
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
               
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares: 29,022,435 and 29,591,494 shares issued and outstanding
    290       296  
Additional paid-in capital
    125,143       127,429  
Retained earnings
    20,905       12,073  
Note receivable from officer
    (884 )     (876 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    8,534       8,473  
     
     
 
   
Total shareholders’ equity
    153,988       147,395  
     
     
 
   
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 725,745     $ 674,839  
     
     
 

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

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MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                     
For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,

2003 2002


(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 31,572     $ 879  
     
     
 
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities:
               
 
Purchase of debt securities available for sale
    (70,715 )     (123,036 )
 
Proceeds from sale of debt securities available for sale
    47,293       96,881  
 
Proceeds from sale of equity securities available for sale
          900  
 
Other investing activities
    998       3,342  
     
     
 
   
Net cash used in investing activities
    (22,424 )     (21,913 )
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities:
               
 
Net payments on bank loan
    (13,194 )     (19,804 )
 
Net proceeds from public offering
          60,525  
 
Net proceeds from issuance of mandatorily redeemable trust preferred securities
    9,700        
 
Share repurchases
    (1,562 )      
 
Other financing activities
    1,185       (19 )
     
     
 
   
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (3,871 )     40,702  
     
     
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    5,277       19,668  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    39,385       33,302  
     
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 44,662     $ 52,970  
     
     
 

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

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 
Basis of Presentation

      The condensed consolidated financial statements include accounts, after elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions, of Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary Star Insurance Company (“Star”), and Star’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Savers Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Williamsburg National Insurance Company, and Ameritrust Insurance Corporation (which are collectively referred to as the “Insurance Company Subsidiaries”), and American Indemnity Insurance Company, Ltd. and Preferred Insurance Company, Ltd. The consolidated financial statements also include Meadowbrook, Inc. and its subsidiaries, and Crest Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries.

      These financial statements and the notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and accompanying notes included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

      The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments, which were, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim period. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2003, are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

 
Revenue Recognition Policy

      Premiums written are recognized as earned on a pro rata basis over the life of the policy term. Unearned premiums represent the portion of premiums written that are applicable to the unexpired terms of policies in force. Provisions for unearned premiums on reinsurance assumed from others are made on the basis of ceding reports when received. Certain premiums are subject to retrospective premium adjustments. The estimated ultimate premium is recognized over the term of the insurance contract.

      Commission income, which includes reinsurance brokerage, is recorded on the latter of the effective date or the billing date of the policies on which they were earned. Commission income is reported net of sub-broker commission expense. Commission and other adjustments are recorded when they occur and the Company maintains an allowance for estimated policy cancellations and commission returns.

      Fee income, which includes risk management consulting, loss control, and claims services, is recognized in the period the services are provided. The claims processing fees are recognized as revenue over the estimated life of the claims. For those contracts that provide services beyond the contractually defined termination date of the related contracts, fees are deferred in an amount equal to management’s estimate of the Company’s obligation to continue to provide services.

      The Company reviews, on an ongoing basis, the collectibility of its receivables and establishes an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts.

      Realized gains or losses on sale of investments are determined on the basis of specific costs of the investments. Dividend and interest income are recognized when earned. Discount or premium on debt securities purchased at other than par value is amortized using the constant yield method. Investments with other than temporary declines in fair value are written down to their estimated fair value and the related realized losses are recognized in income.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

     Earnings Per Share

      Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, while diluted earnings per share includes the weighted average number of common shares and potential dilution from shares issuable pursuant to stock options using the treasury stock method.

      Outstanding options of 2,090,149 and 2,761,804 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, have been excluded from the diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive. Shares issuable pursuant to stock options included in diluted earnings per share were 42,486 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. There were no shares issuable pursuant to stock options included in diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. In addition, outstanding warrants of 300,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, have been excluded from the diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive.

      Outstanding options of 1,129,649 and 2,761,804 for the quarters ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, have been excluded from the diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive. Shares issuable pursuant to stock options included in diluted earnings per share were 121,605 for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. There were no shares issuable pursuant to stock options included in diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2002. In addition, shares issuable pursuant to outstanding warrants included in diluted earnings per share were 25,802 for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. Outstanding warrants of 300,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 have been excluded from the diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive.

     New Accounting Pronouncements

      The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123”, for periods starting after December 15, 2003, or thereafter. SFAS No. 148 provides three optional transition methods for entities that voluntarily adopt the fair value recognition principles of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, and modifies the disclosure requirements of that Statement. Under the prospective method, stock-based compensation expense is recognized for awards granted after the beginning of the fiscal year in which the change is made. The modified prospective method recognizes stock-based compensation expense related to new and unvested awards in the year of change equal to that which would have been recognized had SFAS No. 123 been adopted as of its effective date, fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1994. The retrospective restatement method recognizes stock compensation costs for the year of change and restates financial statements for all prior periods presented as though the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 had been adopted as of its effective date.

      The Company, through its 1995 and 2002 Stock Option Plans (the “Plans”), may grant options to key executives and other members of management of the Company and its subsidiaries in amounts not to exceed 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock allocated for each plan. The Plans are administered by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors. Option shares may be exercised subject to the terms of the Plans and the terms prescribed by the Committee at the time of grant. Currently, the Plans’ options have either five or ten-year terms and are exercisable and vest in equal increments over the option term.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

      As of January 1, 2003, the Company adopted the requirements of SFAS No. 148 utilizing the prospective method. Under the prospective method, stock-based compensation expense is recognized for awards granted after the beginning of the fiscal year in which the change is made. If compensation cost for stock option grants had been determined based on a fair value method, net income and earnings per share on a pro forma basis for the periods ending September 30, 2003 and 2002 would be as follows (in thousands):

                   
For the Nine-Months