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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

for the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2005

 

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

for the Transition Period from                      to                     .

 

Commission File Number: 1-6563

 

Safeco Corporation

 

State of Incorporation: Washington

I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.: 91-0742146

 

Address of Principal Executive Offices: Safeco Plaza, Seattle, Washington 98185

Telephone: 206-545-5000

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES x.     NO ¨.

 

127,476,794 shares of common stock of Safeco Corporation, no par value, were outstanding at April 29, 2005.

 



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Safeco Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

CONTENTS

 

Item


  

Description


   Page

Part I   

Financial Information

    
1   

Financial Statements

    
    

Consolidated Statements of Income
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   3
    

Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004

   4
    

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   5
    

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   7
    

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   7
    

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   8
2   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations

   16
4   

Controls and Procedures

   34
Part II   

Other Information

    
1   

Legal Proceedings

   35
6   

Exhibits

   35
Signatures    36

 

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Safeco Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31


   2005

   2004

     (Unaudited)

REVENUES

             

Net Earned Premiums

   $ 1,428.4    $ 1,340.5

Net Investment Income

     118.6      115.0

Net Realized Investment Gains

     33.5      42.8
    

  

Total Revenues

     1,580.5      1,498.3
    

  

EXPENSES

             

Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses

     866.6      826.0

Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

     243.5      226.9

Other Underwriting and Operating Expenses

     151.2      154.1

Interest Expense

     21.4      30.5

Restructuring Charges

     0.2      1.3
    

  

Total Expenses

     1,282.9      1,238.8
    

  

Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes

     297.6      259.5

Provision for Income Taxes

     85.6      73.9
    

  

Income from Continuing Operations

     212.0      185.6

Income from Discontinued Operations (Net of Taxes of $26.9 in 2004)

     —        50.6
    

  

Net Income

   $ 212.0    $ 236.2
    

  

INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK – DILUTED

             

Income from Continuing Operations

   $ 1.65    $ 1.33

Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes

     —        0.36
    

  

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock – Diluted

   $ 1.65    $ 1.69
    

  

INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK – BASIC

             

Income from Continuing Operations

   $ 1.67    $ 1.34

Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes

     —        0.36
    

  

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock – Basic

   $ 1.67    $ 1.70
    

  

Dividends Declared Per Share

   $ 0.220    $ 0.185
    

  

Average Number of Shares Outstanding During the Period:

             

Diluted

     128.2      140.0

Basic

     127.1      138.9

 

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Safeco Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(In Millions)

 

     MARCH 31
2005


   DECEMBER 31
2004


     (Unaudited)     

ASSETS

             

Investments

             

Available-for-Sale Securities:

             

Fixed Maturities, at Fair Value (Cost or amortized cost: $8,986.8; $8,958.0)

   $ 9,181.2    $ 9,294.3

Marketable Equity Securities, at Fair Value (Cost: $705.9; $640.3)

     1,111.0      1,101.4

Other Invested Assets

     8.3      8.5
    

  

Total Investments

     10,300.5      10,404.2

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     354.8      251.9

Accrued Investment Income

     116.6      129.7

Premiums and Service Fees Receivable

     1,125.5      1,146.5

Current Income Taxes Recoverable

     41.0      54.7

Deferred Income Tax Asset

     301.1      292.6

Reinsurance Recoverables

     353.6      355.4

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

     377.2      382.2

Land, Buildings and Equipment for Company Use (At cost less accumulated depreciation: $324.3; $312.9)

     371.5      380.9

Other Assets

     256.7      256.1

Securities Lending Collateral

     888.3      931.9
    

  

Total Assets

   $ 14,486.8    $ 14,586.1
    

  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

             

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves

   $ 5,222.2    $ 5,209.3

Unearned Premiums

     2,218.5      2,192.0

Debt

     1,332.9      1,332.9

Other Liabilities

     835.3      999.1

Securities Lending Payable

     888.3      931.9
    

  

Total Liabilities

     10,497.2      10,665.2
    

  

Commitments and Contingencies

     —        —  

Preferred Stock, No Par value;

             

Shares Authorized: 10

             

Shares Issued and Outstanding: None

             

Common Stock, No Par Value

     —        —  

Shares Authorized: 300

             

Shares Reserved for Stock Awards: 8.6; 9.1

             

Shares Issued and Outstanding: 127.4; 127.0

     655.1      641.8

Retained Earnings

     2,947.8      2,763.8

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes

     386.7      515.3
    

  

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     3,989.6      3,920.9
    

  

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 14,486.8    $ 14,586.1
    

  

 

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Safeco Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

(In Millions)

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31


   2005

    2004

 
     (Unaudited)  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                

Insurance Premiums Received

   $ 1,476.0     $ 1,336.0  

Dividends and Interest Received

     142.1       138.7  

Insurance Claims Paid

     (851.7 )     (807.0 )

Underwriting, Acquisition, Insurance and Other Operating Costs Paid

     (550.7 )     (552.6 )

Interest Paid

     (42.2 )     (63.4 )

Income Taxes Received (Paid)

     (10.8 )     19.8  
    


 


Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

     162.7       71.5  
    


 


INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                

Purchases of:

                

Fixed Maturities Available-for-Sale

     (490.7 )     (405.8 )

Marketable Equity Securities Available-for-Sale

     (139.1 )     (110.3 )

Maturities and Calls of Fixed Maturities Available-for-Sale

     324.3       195.8  

Sales of:

                

Fixed Maturities Available-for-Sale

     164.4       180.0  

Marketable Equity Securities Available-for-Sale

     101.9       135.4  

Other, Net

     (2.0 )     11.0  
    


 


Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities

     (41.2 )     6.1  
    


 


FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                

Dividends Paid to Shareholders

     (28.0 )     (25.7 )

Stock Options Exercised

     9.4       15.1  
    


 


Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

     (18.6 )     (10.6 )
    


 


Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     102.9       67.0  

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

     251.9       319.0  
    


 


Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

   $ 354.8     $ 386.0  
    


 


 

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Safeco Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

(In Millions)

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31


   2005

    2004

 
     (Unaudited)  

Net Income

   $ 212.0     $ 236.2  
    


 


ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes

     —         (50.6 )

Net Realized Investment Gains

     (33.5 )     (42.8 )

Amortization of Fixed Maturities

     11.6       9.5  

Amortization and Depreciation

     12.8       14.8  

Deferred Income Tax Provision

     49.5       38.3  

Other, Net

     0.8       2.8  

Changes in:

                

Accrued Investment Income

     13.1       10.0  

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

     5.0       (4.6 )

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves

     12.9       24.3  

Unearned Premiums

     26.5       31.6  

Current Income Taxes Recoverable

     13.7       51.6  

Premiums and Service Fees Receivable

     21.0       (36.0 )

Other Assets and Liabilities

     (182.7 )     (213.6 )
    


 


Total Adjustments

     (49.3 )     (164.7 )
    


 


Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

   $ 162.7     $ 71.5  
    


 


 

There were no significant non-cash financing or investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005 or 2004.

 

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

 

(In Millions, except share amounts)

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31


   2005

    2004

 
     (Unaudited)  

COMMON STOCK

                

Balance at Beginning of Period

   $ 641.8     $ 1,197.3  

Stock Issued for Options and Rights (including taxes of $0.7; $1.9)

     11.0       16.8  

Stock Compensation

     2.3       2.8  
    


 


Balance at End of Period

     655.1       1,216.9  
    


 


RETAINED EARNINGS

                

Balance at Beginning of Period

     2,763.8       2,308.7  

Net Income

     212.0       236.2  

Dividends Declared

     (28.0 )     (25.7 )