UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
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March 27, 2015 (March 27, 2015)
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ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Georgia
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0-3722
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58-1027114
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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4370 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia
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30319
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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(404) 266-5500
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On March 27, 2015, Atlantic American Corporation (the “Registrant”) reported its results of operations for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant concerning the foregoing results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated March 27, 2015, reporting the results of operations of the Registrant for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing. The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
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, hereunto duly authorized.
| ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION | |
| By: | /s/ John G. Sample, Jr. |
| John G. Sample, Jr. | |
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: March 27, 2015
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits:
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated March 27, 2015
ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION REPORTS
FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END RESULTS FOR 2014;
DECLARES ANNUAL DIVIDEND
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● Operating income of $2.6 million in 2014 up from $2.5 million in 2013
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● Earned premiums up 5.4% in 2014 as compared to 2013
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● Declares annual $0.02 per share dividend payable on April 24, 2015
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ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27, 2015 - Atlantic American Corporation (Nasdaq- AAME) today reported its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014, the Company reported net income of $1.3 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, down from $1.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013. The decrease was attributable to a decline in realized investment gains of $0.2 million. Premiums for the fourth quarter of 2014 increased 1.1% to $38.3 million compared to $37.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, as premiums in the property and casualty operations increased by $1.1 million, or 8.7%.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $4.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $11.0 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decline in realized investment gains of $7.2 million. Total premiums during 2014 increased 5.4% to $153.5 million from $145.6 million in 2013, as premiums in the property and casualty and life and health operations increased 14.8% and 1.1%, respectively, in 2014 as compared to 2013.
Commenting on the results, Hilton H. Howell, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, stated, “We have completed another successful year while continuing to invest in various initiatives. With respect to our core life and health operations, we have integrated the acquisition which we completed last year and now have Bankers Fidelity Assurance Company’s products being sold in several states. Our worksite products are now also approved in a number of states and our marketing initiatives are in full swing. And our property and casualty operation had a fine year after winning a significant state contract last year. In recognition of the continuing success, our Board of Directors recently approved our 4th annual dividend of $0.02 per share to shareholders of record on April 13, 2015 and payable on April 24, 2015.”
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 insurance subsidiaries are American Southern Insurance Company, American Safety Insurance Company, Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company and Bankers Fidelity Assurance Company.
Note regarding forward-looking statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements subject to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, our future strategies, operating or financial performance. Forward looking statements are based on management’s assumptions regarding, among other things, general economic and industry-specific business conditions, as well as the execution of our business strategy. Actual results could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors and risks, including those detailed from time to time in statements and reports that Atlantic American Corporation files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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For further information contact:
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John G. Sample, Jr.
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Hilton H. Howell, Jr.
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Chairman, President & CEO
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Atlantic American Corporation
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Atlantic American Corporation
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404-266-5501
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404-266-5505
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Atlantic American Corporation
Selected Financial Data
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Three months ended
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Year ended
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December 31,
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December 31,
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(Unaudited; In thousands, except per share data)
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2014
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2013
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2014
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2013
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Insurance premiums
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Life and health
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$ 24,765
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$ 25,420
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$ 100,834
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$ 99,779
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Property and casualty
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13,512
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12,433
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52,654
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45,851
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Investment income
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2,492
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2,596
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10,367
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10,809
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Realized investment gains, net
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130
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326
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1,571
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8,741
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Other income
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20
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49
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895
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189
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Total revenue
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40,919
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40,824
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166,321
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165,369
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Insurance benefits and losses incurred
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Life and health
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16,232
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16,561
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68,016
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70,175
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Property and casualty
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8,972
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8,664
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38,179
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30,197
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Commissions and underwriting expenses
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10,704
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10,475
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40,923
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40,556
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Interest expense
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356
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441
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1,607
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1,898
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Other expense
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3,317
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3,240
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12,692
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11,337
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Total benefits and expenses
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39,581
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39,381
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161,417
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154,163
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Income before income taxes
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1,338
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1,443
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4,904
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11,206
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Income tax expense (benefit)
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56
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(17)
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474
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184
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Net income
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$ 1,282
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$ 1,460
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$ 4,430
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$ 11,022
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Basic earnings per common share
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$ 0.06
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$ 0.06
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$ 0.19
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$ 0.50
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Diluted earnings per common share
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$ 0.06
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$ 0.06
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$ 0.19
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$ 0.48
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Reconciliation of Net Income to non-GAAP Measurement
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Net income
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$ 1,282
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$ 1,460
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$ 4,430
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$ 11,022
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Income tax expense (benefit)
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56
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(17)
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474
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184
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Realized investment and other gains, net
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(130)
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(326)
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(2,321)
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(8,741)
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Operating income
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$ 1,208
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$ 1,117
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$ 2,583
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$ 2,465
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December 31,
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December 31,
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Selected Balance Sheet Data
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2014
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2013
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Total cash and investments
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$ 256,660
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$ 262,063
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Insurance subsidiaries
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235,537
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228,605
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Parent and other
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21,123
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33,458
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Total assets
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317,008
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319,381
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Insurance reserves and policyholder funds
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164,094
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162,373
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Debt
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33,738
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41,238
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Total shareholders' equity
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104,195
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100,927
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Book value per common share
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4.79
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4.47
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Statutory capital and surplus
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Life and health
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34,004
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34,530
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Property and casualty
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39,012
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39,092
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