Form 8-K Press release 2003


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


Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 9, 2005 (November 9, 2005)

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)




Georgia
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-3722
(Commission File Number)
58-1027114
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
4370 Peachtree Rd., N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  30319
(Zip Code)


Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:      (404) 266-5500

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Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 9, 2005, Atlantic American Corporation (the “Registrant”) reported its results of operations for its third quarter ended September 30, 2005. 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.

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, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)  Exhibits

99.1 Press Release, dated November 9, 2005, reporting the results of operations of the Registrant for its third quarter ended September 30, 2005.




SIGNATURE

           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:    November 9, 2005




EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits:

Exhibit 99.1         Press release dated November 9, 2005





Press Release 11-09-05

EXHIBIT 99.1

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

ATLANTA, Georgia, November 9, 2005 - Atlantic American Corporation (Nasdaq- AAME) today reported net income of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 compared to net income of $1.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The Company further reported net income of $1.0 million, or $0.00 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to net income of $4.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2004. Premium revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 decreased $0.5 million, or 1.2%, to $43.4 million and, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 increased 5.0% to $135.0 million over the comparable prior year periods. Increased premiums have resulted primarily from new business opportunities in the Property and Casualty Division, although recent business rationalization, particularly in Georgia Casualty’s operations, resulted in a slight decline in third quarter premiums. Included in the results for the third quarter of 2005 were $1.7 million in pre-tax hurricane related losses and expenses compared to $3.8 million in the comparable period of 2004. Realized investment gains in the third quarter of 2005 were $0.2 million compared to $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2004. Third quarter 2005 results were also unfavorably impacted by a $0.3 million deferred tax charge related to an increase in the Company’s valuation allowance compared to a $1.3 million deferred tax benefit in the third quarter of 2004. Adjustments to the valuation allowance are the result of periodic reassessments as to the realization of certain net operating loss carry forwards.

Commenting on the quarter, Hilton H. Howell, Jr., president and chief executive officer, stated, “While thankful that we did not sustain hurricane losses and expenses of the same magnitude as in 2004, our thoughts and prayers are with those in the gulf region and south Florida who were affected by the current year storms. The severity and frequency of the hurricanes in these past two seasons have presented us with business challenges dramatically different than we have seen in the past. Consequently, we have been forced to pull back even further from hurricane prone areas. While this decision will shrink the revenue of our regional property and casualty operation, we anticipate it will enhance its stability and consistency of earnings. Both the American Southern and Bankers Fidelity operations continue to perform well.”

Atlantic American is an insurance holding company involved through its subsidiary companies in specialty markets of the life, health, property and casualty insurance industries. Its principal subsidiaries include American Southern Insurance Company, American Safety Insurance Company, Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company, Georgia Casualty & Surety Company, Association Risk Management General Agency, Association Casualty Insurance Company and Self-Insurance Administrators, Inc.

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 has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information contact:

John G. Sample, Jr.
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Atlantic American Corporation
404-266-5501


Atlantic American Corporation
Financial Data
As of September 30, 2005

               
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Unaudited; In thousands, except per share data) 2005
2004
  2005
2004
Insurance premiums $    43,422   $    43,947   $    135,028   $    128,542
Investment income 3,932   3,939   12,240   11,858
Realized investment gains, net 185   1,623   219   2,441
Other income 248
  139
  761
  626
     Total revenue 47,787
  49,648
  148,248
  143,467
Insurance benefits and losses incurred 28,602   30,504   91,110   84,837
Commissions and underwriting expenses 14,069   15,237   43,202   42,636
Interest expense 935   698   2,608   2,331
Other 4,070
  3,395
  11,431
  10,260
     Total benefits and expenses 47,676
  49,834
  148,351
  140,064
Income (loss) before income taxes 111   (186)   (103)   3,403
Income tax benefit 451
  2,023
  1,075
  1,050
Net income $         562
  $      1,837
  $           972
  $        4,453
Net income per common share:  
     Basic $        0.01
  $        0.07
  $                -
  $          0.17
     Diluted $        0.01
  $        0.07
  $                -
  $          0.16
         
 
Selected Balance Sheet Data
September 30,
2005

December 31,
2004

 
Total investments $   266,597   $   279,035  
Total assets 467,226   470,511  
Insurance reserves and policy funds 294,267   292,287  
Debt 52,738   53,238  
Total shareholders' equity 79,120   88,960  
Book value per common share 3.07   3.56