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8-K - ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION 8-K 8-11-2016 - ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPform8k.htm

Exhibit 99.1
 
ATLANTIC AMERICAN REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS

· Insurance premiums increased 2.7% and 2.8% for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2016, respectively, as compared to the comparable periods of 2015
· Net income for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2016 was $0.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively, as compared to $3.3 million and $4.0 million, respectively, for the comparable periods of 2015
· Operating income increased for both the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2016 to $0.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively, as compared to $41 thousand and $0.1 million, respectively, for the comparable periods of 2015

ATLANTA, Georgia, August 11, 2016 - Atlantic American Corporation (Nasdaq-AAME) today reported net income for the six month period ended June 30, 2016 of $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, as compared to $4.0 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the comparable period of 2015.  Net realized investment gains for the six month period ended June 30, 2016 were $0.9 million as compared to $5.1 million in the comparable period of 2015.  Net income for the three month period ended June 30, 2016 was $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $3.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the comparable period of 2015.  Net realized investment gains in the three month period ended June 30, 2016 were $0.1 million as compared to $4.1 million in the comparable period of 2015.

Total revenues for the six month period ended June 30, 2016 were $83.6 million as compared to $85.7 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2015.  A lower level of net realized investment gains was the single largest contributor to the decline in revenues.  Insurance premiums during the six month period ended June 30, 2016 increased 2.8% from the comparable 2015 period and was primarily the result of increased Medicare supplement policies in the Company’s life and health operation.  For the three month period ended June 30, 2016, revenues were $41.9 million, decreasing 6.5% from the comparable 2015 period revenues of $44.8 million, also primarily from a decrease in net realized investment gains.  Insurance premiums during the three month period ended June 30, 2016 of $39.1 million increased 2.7% from the comparable 2015 period amount of $38.1 million.

Commenting on the quarter, Hilton H. Howell, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer stated, “We are extremely pleased with the new premium growth in our life and health operation.  Given that the second quarter is typically not a heavy Medicare supplement enrollment period, the growth in that line of business is a testament to the investment that we have been making in our product and distribution network. We are continuing to refine and improve on our worksite products and distribution as well and believe that when the majority of the enrollment periods begin in the second half of 2016, we will be well positioned for growth in those products as well.  Even as we continue to make targeted investments in our life and health operation, our property and casualty operation had an outstanding quarter with both a lower level of losses and expenses.  The balance of the year is one which we look forward to with much promise in continuing to grow our Company.”

Atlantic American is an insurance holding company involved through its subsidiary companies in specialty markets of the life, health, and property and casualty insurance industries.  Its principal subsidiaries consist of American Southern Insurance Company, American Safety Insurance Company, Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company and Bankers Fidelity Assurance Company.

Note regarding Private Securities Litigation Reform Act: Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors and risks detailed from time to time in statements and reports that Atlantic American Corporation files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information contact:
   
John G. Sample, Jr.
 
Hilton H. Howell, Jr.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
Chairman, President & CEO
Atlantic American Corporation
 
Atlantic American Corporation
404-266-5501
 
404-266-5505
 

Atlantic American Corporation
Financial Data

   
Three months ended
June 30,
   
Six months ended
June 30,
 
(Unaudited; In thousands, except per share data)
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
                         
Insurance premiums
                       
Life and health
 
$
25,355
   
$
24,006
   
$
50,088
   
$
48,129
 
Property and casualty
   
13,767
     
14,098
     
27,492
     
27,361
 
Investment income
   
2,563
     
2,494
     
5,070
     
5,091
 
Realized investment gains, net
   
132
     
4,148
     
884
     
5,099
 
Other income
   
37
     
26
     
67
     
41
 
                                 
Total revenue
   
41,854
     
44,772
     
83,601
     
85,721
 
                                 
Insurance benefits and losses incurred
                               
Life and health
   
18,105
     
16,991
     
35,016
     
33,744
 
Property and casualty
   
8,817
     
9,392
     
16,731
     
17,880
 
Commissions and underwriting expenses
   
10,954
     
10,487
     
22,781
     
21,208
 
Interest expense
   
385
     
354
     
758
     
703
 
Other expense
   
3,236
     
3,359
     
6,582
     
6,987
 
                                 
Total benefits and expenses
   
41,497
     
40,583
     
81,868
     
80,522
 
                                 
Income before income taxes
   
357
     
4,189
     
1,733
     
5,199
 
                                 
Income tax expense
   
116
     
844
     
594
     
1,163
 
                                 
Net income
 
$
241
   
$
3,345
   
$
1,139
   
$
4,036
 
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
 
$
0.01
   
$
0.16
   
$
0.05
   
$
0.19
 
Diluted earnings per common share
 
$
0.01
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.05
   
$
0.18
 
                                 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
                               
                                 
Net income
 
$
241
   
$
3,345
   
$
1,139
   
$
4,036
 
Income tax expense
   
116
     
844
     
594
     
1,163
 
Realized investment gains, net
   
(132
)
   
(4,148
)
   
(884
)
   
(5,099
)
                                 
Operating income
 
$
225
   
$
41
   
$
849
   
$
100
 
 
Selected Balance Sheet Data
 
June 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
             
Total cash and investments
 
$
252,461
   
$
254,007
 
Insurance subsidiaries
   
230,815
     
229,092
 
Parent and other
   
21,646
     
24,915
 
Total assets
   
320,265
     
314,603
 
Insurance reserves and policyholder funds
   
163,345
     
163,345
 
Debt
   
33,738
     
33,738
 
Total shareholders' equity
   
108,049
     
102,492
 
Book value per common share
   
5.01
     
4.75
 
Statutory capital and surplus
               
Life and health
   
34,247
     
35,322
 
Property and casualty
   
39,916
     
38,308