SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 September 30, 2006
OR
[ ] 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 1-5721
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
New York 13-2615557
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
315 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10010-3607
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 460-1900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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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
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check
one):
Large accelerated filer X Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES NO X
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding
of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, at November 1, 2006:
216,329,442.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)
September 30, December 31,
2006 2005
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 301,019 $ 386,957
Investments 980,144 1,323,562
Trade, notes and other receivables, net 100,005 377,216
Prepaids and other current assets 173,165 140,880
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Total current assets 1,554,333 2,228,615
Restricted cash 18,262 27,018
Non-current investments 1,272,382 977,327
Notes and other receivables, net 29,801 22,747
Intangible assets, net and goodwill 61,293 85,083
Deferred tax asset, net 972,876 1,094,017
Other assets 369,576 213,583
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net 236,095 237,021
Investments in associated companies 709,815 375,473
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Total $ 5,224,433 $ 5,260,884
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LIABILITIES
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Current liabilities:
Trade payables and expense accruals $ 103,327 $ 259,778
Other current liabilities 5,633 23,783
Debt due within one year 184,079 175,664
Income taxes payable 10,978 15,171
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Total current liabilities 304,017 474,396
Other non-current liabilities 109,655 121,893
Long-term debt 972,637 986,718
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Total liabilities 1,386,309 1,583,007
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Commitments and contingencies
Minority interest 13,513 15,963
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Common shares, par value $1 per share, authorized 300,000,000 shares;
216,326,442 and 216,058,016 shares issued and outstanding, after deducting
56,875,963 and 56,874,929 shares held in treasury 216,326 216,058
Additional paid-in capital 517,783 501,914
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (113,132) (81,502)
Retained earnings 3,203,634 3,025,444
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Total shareholders' equity 3,824,611 3,661,914
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Total $ 5,224,433 $ 5,260,884
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See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Revenues and Other Income:
Manufacturing $ 105,375 $ 115,066 $ 343,180 $ 223,991
Investment and other income 48,609 47,503 243,706 111,899
Net securities gains 16,259 85,706 99,391 132,732
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170,243 248,275 686,277 468,622
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Expenses:
Manufacturing cost of sales 91,909 98,019 290,698 189,140
Interest 22,843 16,203 61,541 49,240
Salaries and incentive compensation 19,971 13,256 62,042 33,216
Depreciation and amortization 5,855 4,296 16,187 13,675
Selling, general and other expenses 35,707 29,641 108,570 85,223
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176,285 161,415 539,038 370,494
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
and equity in income (losses) of associated companies (6,042) 86,860 147,239 98,128
Income taxes (8,709) (24,885) 48,871 (1,131,809)
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Income from continuing operations before equity in
income (losses) of associated companies 2,667 111,745 98,368 1,229,937
Equity in income (losses) of associated companies, net of taxes 1,073 (66,531) 24,336 11,962
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Income from continuing operations 3,740 45,214 122,704 1,241,899
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (2,717) 58,770 (3,870) 81,231
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes 59,454 130 59,356 54,708
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Net income $ 60,477 $ 104,114 $ 178,190 $ 1,377,838
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Income from continuing operations $ .02 $ .21 $ .57 $ 5.77
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (.01) .27 (.02) .38
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations .27 -- .27 .25
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Net income $ .28 $ .48 $ .82 $ 6.40
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Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Income from continuing operations $ .02 $ .21 $ .56 $ 5.42
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (.01) .26 (.02) .35
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations .26 -- .26 .24
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Net income $ .27 $ .47 $ .80 $ 6.01
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See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
2006 2005
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Net cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 178,190 $ 1,377,838
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) 96,344 (1,135,100)
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and leasehold improvements 28,171 142,374
Other amortization (9,936) 2,132
Share-based compensation 12,390 --
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options (376) --
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,005 3,951
Net securities gains (99,391) (135,009)
Equity in income of associated companies (38,792) (12,692)
Distributions from associated companies 74,209 89,293
Net gains related to real estate, property and equipment, and other assets (99,344) (36,968)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations (94,616) (56,708)
Investments classified as trading, net (3,885) 19,472
Net change in:
Restricted cash 8,625 (9,152)
Trade, notes and other receivables 156,384 31,860
Prepaids and other assets (1,394) (14,743)
Trade payables and expense accruals (127,152) (17,133)
Other liabilities (15,900) (28,823)
Income taxes payable (4,179) (1,634)
Other 8,288 (673)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 68,641 218,285
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Net cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property, equipment and leasehold improvements (33,659) (109,559)
Acquisitions of and capital expenditures for real estate investments (57,398) (20,353)
Proceeds from disposals of real estate, property and equipment, and other assets 179,985 27,579
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations, net of expenses and cash of operations sold 115,304 101,360
Collection of Premier's insurance proceeds 109,383 --
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (105,282) (172,622)
Net change in restricted cash (91,640) (2,415)
Advances on notes and other receivables (23,588) (100)
Collections on notes, loan and other receivables 21,790 3,015
Investments in associated companies (267,273) (6,241)
Distributions from associated companies 2,040 2,619
Investment in Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (408,030) --
Purchases of investments (other than short-term) (3,010,495) (2,342,929)
Proceeds from maturities of investments 893,339 977,805
Proceeds from sales of investments 2,483,093 1,417,222
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Net cash used for investing activities (192,431) (124,619)
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Net cash flows from financing activities:
Net change in customer banking deposits -- (24,565)
Issuance of long-term debt 61,739 70,765
Reduction of long-term debt (34,042) (58,978)
Issuance of common shares 3,404 1,584
Purchase of common shares for treasury (33) --
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options 376 --
Other 6,364 (664)
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Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 37,808 (11,858)
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash 44 (880)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (85,938) 80,928
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1, 386,957 486,948
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Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, $ 301,019 $ 567,876
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See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005
(In thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
Common Accumulated
Shares Additional Other
$1 Par Paid-In Comprehensive Retained
Value Capital Income (Loss) Earnings Total
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Balance, January 1, 2005 $ 215,201 $ 490,903 $ 136,138 $ 1,416,411 $2,258,653
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Comprehensive income:
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, net of taxes of $0 (95,818) (95,818)
Net change in unrealized foreign exchange
gain (loss), net of taxes of $0 (14,802) (14,802)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
derivative instruments, net of taxes of $0 2,395 2,395
Net income 1,377,838 1,377,838
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Comprehensive income 1,269,613
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Issuance of common shares on acquisition of
minority interest in MK Resources Company 668 12,191 12,859
Exercise of options to purchase common shares 192 1,392 1,584
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Balance, September 30, 2005 $ 216,061 $ 504,486 $ 27,913 $ 2,794,249 $3,542,709
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Balance, January 1, 2006 $ 216,058 $ 501,914 $ (81,502) $ 3,025,444 $3,661,914
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Comprehensive income:
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, net of taxes of $18,163 (32,009) (32,009)
Net change in unrealized foreign exchange
gain (loss), net of taxes of $298 526 526
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
derivative instruments, net of taxes of $84 (147) (147)
Net income 178,190 178,190
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Comprehensive income 146,560
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Share-based compensation expense 12,390 12,390
Exercise of options to purchase common shares,
including excess tax benefit 269 3,511 3,780
Purchase of common shares for treasury (1) (32) (33)
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Balance, September 30, 2006 $ 216,326 $ 517,783 $ (113,132) $ 3,203,634 $3,824,611
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See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
1. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, which reflect all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items or items discussed
herein) that management believes necessary to present fairly results of
interim operations, should be read in conjunction with the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements (including the Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies) included in the Company's audited consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, which are
included in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, as amended by
Form 10-K/A, for such year (the "2005 10-K"). Results of operations for
interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results of
operations. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2005 was
extracted from the audited annual financial statements and does not include
all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America ("GAAP") for annual financial statements.
On June 14, 2006, a two-for-one stock split was effected in the form of a
100% stock dividend that was paid to shareholders of record on May 30,
2006. The financial statements (and notes thereto) give retroactive effect
to the stock split for all periods presented.
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB
Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an
Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48"), which prescribes the
accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in income tax positions. FIN
48 defines the criteria that must be met before any part of the benefit of
a tax position can be recognized in the financial statements, provides
guidance for the measurement of tax benefits recognized and guidance for
classification and disclosure. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change
in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to opening retained
earnings. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48
on its consolidated financial statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS 157"), which defines
fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands
disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 157 on its consolidated financial
statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and
Other Postretirement Plans - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88,
106, and 132(R)" ("SFAS 158"), which requires companies to recognize on
their balance sheet a net liability or asset for the funded status of their
defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, recognize changes
in funded status through comprehensive income and provide additional
footnote disclosures. SFAS 158 is effective for publicly traded calendar
year-end companies as of December 31, 2006. In addition, SFAS 158 requires
companies to measure the funded status of their plans as of the date of its
fiscal year-end, with limited exceptions, effective for fiscal years ending
after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of
adopting SFAS 158 on its consolidated financial statements, but does not
believe it will have a material impact.
Certain amounts for prior periods have also been reclassified to be
consistent with the 2006 presentation, and to reflect as discontinued
operations WilTel Communications Group, LLC ("WilTel"), which was sold
during the fourth quarter of 2005, Symphony Health Services, LLC
("Symphony"), which was sold in July 2006, and ATX Communications, Inc.
("ATX"), which was sold in September 2006. For more information concerning
the sales, see Note 9.
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
2. Results of operations for the Company's segments are reflected from the
date of acquisition. The primary measure of segment operating results and
profitability used by the Company is income (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes and equity in income (losses) of associated
companies. As a result of the classification of Symphony and ATX as
discontinued operations, the Company no longer has a healthcare services
segment or a telecommunications segment; for information about the
Company's new gaming entertainment segment, see Note 17.
Certain information concerning the Company's segments for the three and
nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 is presented in the
following table (in thousands).
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
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2006 2005 2006 2005
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Revenues and other income (a):
Manufacturing:
Idaho Timber $ 77,614 $ 90,887 $ 261,895 $ 154,419
Plastics 27,944 24,500 82,175 69,943
Gaming Entertainment 1,599 -- 2,441 --
Domestic Real Estate 4,951 4,824 76,836 22,116
Other Operations 12,474 31,421 30,151 49,614
Corporate (b) 45,661 96,643 232,779 172,530
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Total consolidated revenues and other income $ 170,243 $ 248,275 $ 686,277 $ 468,622
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
and equity in income (losses) of associated companies:
Manufacturing:
Idaho Timber $ 335 $ 4,463 $ 11,871 $ 4,112
Plastics 5,150 4,344 15,374 12,289
Gaming Entertainment (830) -- (217) --
Domestic Real Estate (2,353) 1,034 48,445 1,576
Other Operations (c) (8,856) 15,403 (22,657) 10,832
Corporate (b) 512 61,616 94,423 69,319
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Total consolidated income (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes and equity in income
(losses) of associated companies $ (6,042) $ 86,860 $ 147,239 $ 98,128
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(a) Revenues and other income for each segment include amounts for
services rendered and products sold, as well as segment reported
amounts classified as investment and other income and net securities
gains on the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
(b) Includes net securities gains of $16,300,000 and $75,800,000 for the
three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively,
and $99,400,000 and $123,500,000 for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Net securities gains
include provisions of $9,700,000 and $4,000,000 for the three month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and
$12,300,000 and $7,300,000 for the nine month periods ended September
30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, to write down investments in certain
available for sale securities due to declines in market value
determined to be other than temporary.
(c) Losses in other operations for the 2006 periods principally relate to
research and development expenses and operating expenses of the
Company's medical product development subsidiary.
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
For the three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, income from
continuing operations has been reduced by depreciation and amortization
expenses of $10,400,000 and $8,300,000, respectively; such amounts are
primarily comprised of Corporate ($2,900,000 and $2,700,000, respectively),
manufacturing ($4,400,000 and $4,000,000, respectively) and other
operations ($1,700,000 and $1,500,000, respectively). For the nine month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, income from continuing
operations has been reduced by depreciation and amortization expenses of
$29,300,000 and $24,000,000, respectively; such amounts are primarily
comprised of Corporate ($8,800,000 and $8,000,000, respectively),
manufacturing ($13,000,000 and $9,900,000, respectively) and other
operations ($4,200,000 and $4,500,000, respectively). Depreciation and
amortization expenses for other segments are not material.
For the three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, income from
continuing operations has been reduced by interest expense of $22,800,000
and $16,200,000, respectively; such amounts are primarily comprised of
Corporate ($18,100,000 and $15,900,000, respectively), gaming entertainment
($4,700,000 in 2006) and other operations ($300,000 in 2005). For the nine
month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, income from continuing
operations has been reduced by interest expense of $61,500,000 and
$49,200,000, respectively; such amounts are primarily comprised of
Corporate ($53,100,000 and $47,000,000, respectively), gaming entertainment
($8,000,000 in 2006) and other operations ($1,200,000 in 2005). Interest
expense for other segments is not material.
3. The following tables provide summarized data with respect to significant
investments in associated companies accounted for under the equity method
of accounting for the periods the investments were owned by the Company.
The information is provided for those investments whose relative
significance to the Company could result in the Company including separate
audited financial statements for such investments in its Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (in thousands).
September 30, September 30,
2006 2005
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EagleRock Capital Partners (QP), LP ("EagleRock"):
Total revenues $ 10,200 $ (16,800)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items 9,600 (18,000)
Net income (loss) 9,600 (18,000)
The Company's equity in net income (loss) 7,100 (13,500)
Jefferies Partners Opportunity Fund II, LLC ("JPOF II"):
Total revenues $ 37,900 $ 31,600
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items 36,300 29,300
Net income 36,300 29,300
The Company's equity in net income 23,900 19,500
4. A summary of investments at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 is as
follows (in thousands):
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
September 30, 2006 December 31, 2005
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Carrying Value Carrying Value
Amortized and Estimated Amortized and Estimated
Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value
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Current Investments:
Investments available for sale $ 859,198 $ 862,373 $1,206,973 $1,206,195
Trading securities 103,445 102,975 103,978 105,541
Other investments, including accrued interest income 14,796 14,796 11,826 11,826
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Total current investments $ 977,439 $ 980,144 $1,322,777 $1,323,562
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Non-current Investments:
Investments available for sale $1,094,480 $1,101,478 $ 762,178 $ 825,716
Other investments 170,904 170,904 151,611 151,611
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Total non-current investments $1,265,384 $1,272,382 $ 913,789 $ 977,327
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During the first quarter of 2006, the Company sold all of its 115,000,000
shares of Level 3 Communications, Inc. common stock that it had received in
connection with the sale of WilTel for total proceeds of $376,600,000 and
recorded a pre-tax gain of $37,400,000.
5. A summary of intangible assets, net and goodwill at September 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005 is as follows (in thousands):
September 30, December 31,
2006 2005
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Intangibles:
Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $9,980 and $6,686 $ 48,621 $ 58,911
Trademarks and tradename, net of accumulated amortization of $192 and $268 1,662 4,140
Software, net of accumulated amortization of $0 and $701 -- 4,399
Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $259 and $142 2,071 2,188
Other, net of accumulated amortization of $1,583 and $1,488 788 1,446
Goodwill 8,151 13,999
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$ 61,293 $ 85,083
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recorded
$4,200,000 of new intangible assets, principally customer relationships,
resulting from acquisitions by the plastics manufacturing segment and the
other operations segment. Intangible assets, net at December 31, 2005
included $16,500,000 related to ATX, which was sold in September 2006.
Amortization expense on intangible assets was $2,000,000 and $1,500,000,
respectively, for the three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and
2005, and $5,700,000 and $3,900,000, respectively, for the nine month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. The estimated aggregate future
amortization expense for the intangible assets for each of the next five
years is as follows: 2006 (for the remaining three months) - $2,000,000;
2007 - $7,100,000; 2008 - $6,600,000; 2009 - $6,100,000; and 2010 -
$5,800,000.
At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, goodwill included $8,200,000
within the plastics manufacturing segment; at December 31, 2005, goodwill
also included $5,800,000 related to ATX.
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
6. A summary of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes at
September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 is as follows (in thousands):
September 30, December 31,
2006 2005
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Net unrealized losses on investments $ (54,390) $ (22,381)
Net unrealized foreign exchange losses (2,364) (2,890)
Net unrealized losses on derivative instruments (1,155) (1,008)
Net minimum pension liability (55,223) (55,223)
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$ (113,132) $ (81,502)
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7. Investment and other income includes changes in the fair values of
derivative financial instruments of $(900,000) and $1,600,000 for the three
month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $900,000
and $1,500,000, for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and
2005, respectively.
8. In February 2006, Square 711 Developer, LLC ("Square 711"), a 90% owned
subsidiary of the Company, completed the sale of 8 acres of unimproved land
in Washington, D.C. for aggregate cash consideration of $121,900,000. The
land was acquired by Square 711 in September 2003 for cash consideration of
$53,800,000. After satisfaction of mortgage indebtedness on the property of
$32,000,000 and other closing payments, the Company received net cash
proceeds of approximately $75,700,000, and recorded a pre-tax gain of
$48,900,000.
9. In July 2006, the Company sold Symphony to RehabCare Group, Inc. for
aggregate cash consideration of approximately $107,000,000. After
satisfaction of Symphony's outstanding credit agreement ($31,700,000 at
date of sale) and other sale related obligations, the Company realized net
cash proceeds of $62,300,000 and recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of
discontinued operations of $53,300,000 ($33,500,000 after tax). Results of
operations for Symphony for the three month period ended September 30, 2005
and for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 are as
follows (in thousands):
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
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2005 2006 2005
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Revenues and other income:
Healthcare revenues $ 54,376 $ 110,370 $182,791
Investment and other income 208 225 751
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54,584 110,595 183,542
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Expenses:
Healthcare cost of sales 46,308 95,628 154,100
Interest 674 1,195 2,143
Salaries 3,483 5,835 9,968
Depreciation and amortization 280 708 895
Selling, general and other expenses 3,667 7,013 14,059
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54,412 110,379 181,165
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Income from discontinued operations before income taxes 172 216 2,377
Income taxes (3) 107 (11)
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Income from discontinued operations $ 175 $ 109 $ 2,388
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
The Company has not classified Symphony's assets and liabilities as
discontinued operations because the balances are not material. Summarized
information for Symphony's assets and liabilities is as follows (in
thousands):
December 31,
2005
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Current assets $ 52,470
Non-current assets 3,165
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Total assets $ 55,635
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Current liabilities $ 45,262
Non-current liabilities 280
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Total liabilities $ 45,542
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At December 31, 2005, current assets principally consisted of trade
receivables and current liabilities principally consisted of trade payables
and amounts due under Symphony's credit agreement.
In September 2006, the Company sold ATX to Broadview Networks Holdings,
Inc. for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $85,700,000, subject
to working capital adjustments, and recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of
discontinued operations of $41,600,000 ($26,100,000 after tax). Results of
operations for ATX for the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2006 and 2005 are as follows (in thousands):
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
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2006 2005 2006 2005
---- ---- ---- ----
Revenues and other income:
Telecommunication revenues $ 39,377 $ 40,402 $ 118,987 $ 70,995
Investment and other income 172 4 1,275 66
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39,549 40,406 120,262 71,061
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Expenses:
Telecommunication cost of sales 25,007 24,149 72,231 43,490
Interest 38 35 126 64
Salaries 8,585 6,456 21,054 11,539
Depreciation and amortization 2,223 2,412 7,374 4,179
Selling, general and other expenses 6,869 6,403 20,629 11,557
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42,722 39,455 121,414 70,829
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations before
income taxes (3,173) 951 (1,152) 232
Income taxes (707) 5 749 101
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations $ (2,466) $ 946 $ (1,901) $ 131
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The Company has not classified ATX's assets and liabilities as discontinued
operations because the balances are not material. Summarized information
for ATX's assets and liabilities is as follows (in thousands):
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
December 31,
2005
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Current assets $ 40,308
Non-current assets 48,550
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Total assets $ 88,858
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Current liabilities $ 32,479
Non-current liabilities 2,001
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Total liabilities $ 34,480
=========
At December 31, 2005, current assets principally consisted of cash and
trade receivables, non-current assets principally consisted of property and
equipment and intangible assets and goodwill, and current liabilities
principally consisted of trade payables.
For the three and nine month 2006 periods, gain on disposal of discontinued
operations also reflects $700,000 and $600,000, respectively, of pre-tax
gains ($500,000 and $400,000, respectively, after tax) principally for the
resolution of certain sale-related contingencies and obligations and
working capital adjustments related to WilTel, which was sold in the fourth
quarter of 2005. In addition, gain on disposal of discontinued operations
for the 2006 periods includes a pre-tax loss of $900,000 ($600,000 after
tax) from the sale of the Company's gas properties during the third
quarter. Income (loss) from discontinued operations for the nine month 2006
period includes $2,900,000 of pre-tax losses ($2,100,000 after tax) related
to these gas properties; amounts for the comparable period in 2005 as well
as for the three month 2006 and 2005 periods were not material.
10. Pension expense charged to operations for the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 related to the defined benefit pension
plan (other than WilTel's plan) included the following components (in
thousands):
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
-------------------------- ------------------------
2006 2005 2006 2005
---- ---- ---- ----
Interest cost $ 479 $ 511 $1,446 $1,534
Expected return on plan assets (263) (222) (795) (679)
Actuarial loss 226 220 697 636
Amortization of prior service cost 1 1 2 3
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Net pension expense $ 443 $ 510 $1,350 $1,494
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Employer contributions to the defined benefit pension plan (other than
WilTel's plan) were $7,000,000 during the first nine months of 2006.
WilTel's defined benefit pension plan expense charged to operations for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 included the
following components (in thousands):
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
-------------------------- --------------------------
2006 2005 2006 2005
---- ---- ---- ----
Interest cost $ 2,487 $ 2,954 $ 7,463 $ 7,057
Service cost -- 1,528 -- 3,459
Expected return on plan assets (1,766) (2,229) (5,299) (4,882)
Actuarial loss 397 2,327 1,190 2,350
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Net pension expense $ 1,118 $ 4,580 $ 3,354 $ 7,984
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
As more fully discussed in the 2005 10-K, WilTel was sold in December 2005
but its defined benefit pension plan was excluded from the sale. The
defined benefit pension plan expense for periods prior to the sale is
classified as discontinued operations; expenses subsequent to the sale have
been charged to continuing operations.
Employer contributions to WilTel's defined benefit pension plan were
$42,800,000 during the first nine months of 2006; as disclosed in the
Company's 2005 10-K such contributions were estimated to aggregate
$29,100,000 for all of 2006. Additional contributions were made during 2006
to reduce the underfunded status of the plan which has the effect of
reducing the cost of government charged variable insurance premiums.
Several subsidiaries provide certain healthcare and other benefits to
certain retired employees under plans which are currently unfunded. The
Company pays the cost of postretirement benefits as they are incurred.
Amounts charged to expense were not material in each of the three and nine
month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005.
11. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R"), using
the modified prospective method. SFAS 123R requires that the cost of all
share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock
options and warrants, be recognized in the financial statements based on
their fair values. The cost is recognized as an expense over the vesting
period of the award. Prior to adoption of SFAS 123R, no compensation cost
was recognized in the statements of operations for the Company's
share-based compensation plans; the Company disclosed certain pro forma
amounts as required.
The fair value of each award is estimated at the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model. As a result of the adoption of SFAS
123R, compensation cost increased by $3,000,000 and $12,400,000,
respectively, for the three and nine month 2006 periods and net income
decreased by $2,000,000 and $8,100,000, respectively, for the three and
nine month 2006 periods. Had the Company used the fair value based
accounting method for the three and nine month 2005 periods, compensation
cost would have been higher by $400,000 and $1,400,000, respectively, and
primary and diluted earnings per share would not have changed. As of
September 30, 2006, total unrecognized compensation cost related to
nonvested share-based compensation plans was $29,500,000; this cost is
expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.
As of September 30, 2006, the Company has two share-based plans: a fixed
stock option plan and a senior executive warrant plan. The fixed stock
option plan provides for grants of options or rights to non-employee
directors and certain employees up to a maximum grant of 450,000 shares to
any individual in a given taxable year. The maximum number of common shares
that may be acquired through the exercise of options or rights under this
plan cannot exceed 2,519,150. The plan provides for the issuance of stock
options and stock appreciation rights at not less than the fair market
value of the underlying stock at the date of grant. Options granted to
employees under this plan are intended to qualify as incentive stock
options to the extent permitted under the Internal Revenue Code and become
exercisable in five equal annual instalments starting one year from date of
grant. Options granted to non-employee directors become exercisable in four
equal annual instalments starting one year from date of grant. No stock
appreciation rights have been granted. As of September 30, 2006, 2,495,150
shares were available for grant under the plan. During the nine month
period ended September 30, 2006, 24,000 options at $30.78 per share were
granted; during the nine month period ended September 30, 2005, 12,000
options at $18.03 per share were granted.
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
The senior executive warrant plan provides for the issuance, subject to
shareholder approval, of warrants to purchase up to 2,000,000 common shares
to each of the Company's Chairman and President at an exercise price equal
to 105% of the closing price per share of a common share on the date of
grant. On March 6, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved, subject
to shareholder approval, the grant of warrants to purchase 2,000,000 common
shares to each of the Company's Chairman and President at an exercise price
equal to $28.515 per share (105% of the closing price per share of a common
share on that date). In May 2006, shareholder approval was received and the
warrants were issued. The warrants expire in 2011 and vest in five equal
tranches with 20% vesting on the date shareholder approval was received and
an additional 20% vesting in each subsequent year.
The following summary presents the weighted-average assumptions used for
grants made during the 2006 and 2005 periods:
2006 2005
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Options Warrants Options
------- -------- -------
Risk free interest rate 4.92% 4.95% 3.77%
Expected volatility 22.78% 23.05% 23.58%
Expected dividend yield .81% .41% .69%
Expected life 4.3 years 4.3 years 4.3 years
Weighted average fair value per grant $7.75 $9.39 $4.29
The expected life assumptions were based on historical behavior and
incorporated post-vesting forfeitures for each type of award and population
identified.
The following table summarizes information about outstanding stock options
at September 30, 2006 and changes during the nine months then ended:
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Weighted-Average Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic
Shares Exercise Price (in years) Value
------ -------------- ------------------ -------------------
Outstanding at January 1, 2006 1,955,260 $17.60
Granted 24,000 $30.78
Exercised (269,460) $12.63 $ 4,000,000
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Forfeited -- $ --
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Outstanding at September 30, 2006 1,709,800 $18.56 3.5 $ 13,100,000
========= ====== ========== ============
Exercisable at September 30, 2006 556,900 $14.88 2.8 $ 6,300,000
========== ====== ========== ============
At September 30, 2006, 4,000,000 warrants were outstanding and 800,000 were
exercisable but had no aggregate intrinsic value as the exercise price
exceeded the market value. Both the outstanding and exercisable warrants
had a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 4.4 years. No warrants
were exercised or forfeited during the nine month 2006 period.
12. For the 2006 periods, the Company's effective income tax rate is lower than
the federal statutory rate because of the reversal of $6,000,000 of state
income tax reserves due to the favorable resolution of certain
contingencies. The income tax provisions for the three and nine month 2005
periods reflect credits of $25,100,000 and $1,135,100,000, respectively, as
a result of the reversal of a portion of the valuation allowance for the
deferred tax asset. The Company adjusted the valuation allowance in 2005
since it believed it was more likely than not that it will have future
taxable income sufficient to realize that portion of the net deferred tax
asset.
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
13. Basic earnings (loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing net
income by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding. To determine diluted earnings (loss) per share, the weighted
average number of common shares is adjusted for the incremental weighted
average number of shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding options and
warrants, unless the effect is antidilutive. In addition, the calculations
of diluted earnings (loss) per share assume the 3 3/4% Convertible Notes
are converted into common shares and earnings increased for the interest on
such notes, net of the income tax effect, unless the effect is
antidilutive. The number of shares used to calculate basic earnings (loss)
per share amounts was 216,291,000 and 215,595,000 for the three month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and 216,202,000
and 215,387,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and
2005, respectively. The number of shares used to calculate diluted earnings
(loss) per share amounts was 231,906,000 and 231,328,000 for the three
month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and
231,875,000 and 231,132,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30,
2006 and 2005, respectively.
14. Cash paid for interest and income taxes (net of refunds) was $70,200,000
and $6,400,000, respectively, for the nine month period ended September 30,
2006 and $83,900,000 and $3,900,000, respectively, for the nine month
period ended September 30, 2005.
15. Debt due within one year includes $149,600,000 and $92,100,000 as of
September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, relating to
repurchase agreements. These fixed rate repurchase agreements have a
weighted average interest rate of approximately 5.28%, mature at various
dates through March 2007 and are secured by non-current investments with a
carrying value of $153,300,000.
16. In April 2006, the Company acquired a 30% limited liability company
interest in Goober Drilling, LLC, ("Goober Drilling") for aggregate
consideration of $60,000,000, excluding expenses, and agreed to lend to
Goober Drilling, on a secured basis, up to $80,000,000 to finance new
equipment purchases and construction costs, and to repay existing debt. In
June 2006, the Company agreed to increase the secured loan amount to an
aggregate of $126,000,000 to finance additional equipment purchases and
construction costs. As of September 30, 2006, the outstanding loan amount
was $93,100,000. Goober Drilling is an on-shore contract oil and gas
drilling company based in Stillwater, Oklahoma that provides drilling
services to exploration and production companies. The Company's investment
in Goober Drilling is classified as an investment in an associated company.
17. During the second quarter of 2006, the Company indirectly acquired a
controlling voting interest in Premier for an aggregate purchase price of
$90,800,000, excluding expenses. The Company owns approximately 46% of the
common units of Premier and all of Premier's preferred units, which accrue
an annual preferred return of 17%. The Company also acquired Premier's
junior subordinated note due August 2012, with an outstanding balance at
acquisition of $13,400,000, and has made an $8,100,000 12% loan to Premier
that matures in May 2007. Premier is the owner of the Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino Biloxi ("Hard Rock Biloxi"), located in Biloxi, Mississippi, which
was severely damaged prior to opening by Hurricane Katrina and which,
pending receipt of insurance proceeds, is to be rebuilt. All of Premier's
equity interests are pledged to secure repayment of Premier's outstanding
$160,000,000 principal amount of 10 3/4% First Mortgage Notes due February
1, 2012 (the "Premier Notes"). In addition, the Company agreed to provide
up to $40,000,000 of construction financing to Premier's general contractor
by purchasing the contractor's receivables from Premier if the receivables
are more than ten days past due. At acquisition, the Company consolidated
Premier as a result of its controlling voting interest.
On September 19, 2006, Premier and its subsidiary filed voluntary petitions
for reorganization under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code
(the "Bankruptcy Code"), before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Mississippi, Southern Division (the "Court"). Premier
is seeking the Court's assistance in gaining access to Hurricane
Katrina-related insurance proceeds which has been denied to Premier by its
pre-petition secured bondholders. Premier will continue to operate its
business as "debtors in possession" under the jurisdiction of the Court and
in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and
orders of the Court. Premier believes that its insurance proceeds and
permitted equipment financing are sufficient to pay its creditors in full
and to rebuild the Hard Rock Biloxi.
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
The Company has deconsolidated Premier effective with the filing of the
voluntary petitions, and has classified its net investment in Premier as an
investment in an associated company ($116,900,000 as of September 30, 2006,
including all loans and equity interests). The bankruptcy filings were made
solely to allow Premier access to the insurance proceeds, the proceedings
are not expected to last for an extended period and creditors are expected
to receive the amounts owed to them. For these reasons, the Company
believes that the application of the equity method of accounting during the
pendency of the bankruptcy proceedings is appropriate.
Summarized financial information for Premier is as follows (in thousands):
September 30,
2006
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Assets:
Current assets $ 9,358
Non-current assets (a) 315,588
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Total assets $ 324,946
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Liabilities:
Current liabilities (b) $ 196,051
Non-current liabilities 11,962
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Total liabilities 208,013
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Shareholders' equity 116,933
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 324,946
===========
(a) Includes $11,900,000 of intangible assets, $148,500,000 of net
property and equipment and $152,600,000 of restricted cash for amounts
held by the indenture trustee of the Premier Notes.
(b) Includes bonds and notes payable of $165,300,000.
Premier has filed a motion with the Court seeking approval for $180,000,000
debtor in possession financing to be provided by a subsidiary of the
Company. If approved, proceeds from the financing would be used by Premier
to pay the Premier Notes in full, to pay for post-petition operating
expenses including the repair, reconstruction and eventual operation of the
Hard Rock Biloxi, and to pay certain other costs and expenses to be
determined. The financing would bear interest at 10 3/4% per annum, would
have a scheduled maturity of February 1, 2012, and would be subject to the
satisfaction of certain conditions at the Company's discretion.
Prior to Hurricane Katrina, Premier purchased a comprehensive blanket
insurance policy providing up to $181,100,000 in coverage for damage to
real and personal property, including business interruption coverage.
Premier has received payments from various insurance carriers aggregating
$160,800,000 with respect to $168,100,000 face amount of coverage; the
remaining $13,000,000 face amount of coverage has not been settled and is
currently in litigation. All insurance settlements have been placed on
deposit into restricted accounts under the control of the indenture trustee
of the Premier Notes.
Hurricane Katrina completely destroyed the Hard Rock Biloxi's casino, which
was a facility built on floating barges, and caused significant damage to
the hotel and related structures. The threat of hurricanes remains a
significant risk to the existing facilities and to the new casino, which
will be constructed over water on concrete pilings that are expected to
greatly improve the structural integrity of the facility. In July 2006,
Premier purchased a new insurance policy providing up to $149,300,000 in
coverage for damage to real and personal property and up to the lesser of
six months or $30,000,000 of business interruption and delayed opening
coverage. The coverage is syndicated through several insurance carriers,
each with an A.M. Best rating of A- (Excellent) or better. The policy
provides coverage for the existing structures, as well as for the repair
and rebuild of the hotel, low rise building and parking garage and the
construction of the new casino.
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Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, continued
Although the insurance policy is an "all risk" policy, weather catastrophe
occurrence ("WCO"), which is defined to include damage caused by a named
storm, is limited to $50,000,000 with a deductible equal to the greater of
$7,000,000 or 5% of total insured values at risk. WCO coverage is subject
to mandatory reinstatement of coverage for an additional pre-determined
premium.
Since the WCO coverage purchased by Premier is substantially less than the
coverage in place prior to Hurricane Katrina, Premier has more exposure to
property damage resulting from similar catastrophic storms. However,
Premier's assessment of the probability of a similar type of loss occurring
during the remainder of this year's hurricane season is remote, an
assessment based in large part on the less severe damage sustained to the
non-casino facilities from Hurricane Katrina last year, and the amount of
new construction that will be at risk during the balance of the 2006
hurricane season. Premiums for WCO policies have increased dramatically as
a result of Hurricane Katrina, and the amount of coverage that can be
purchased has also been reduced as insurance companies seek to reduce their
exposure to such events.
18. In June 2006, the Company entered into a new credit agreement with various
bank lenders for a $100,000,000 unsecured credit facility that matures in
five years and bears interest based on the Eurocurrency rate or the prime
rate. The Company's existing credit agreement was terminated. At September
30, 2006, no amounts were outstanding under this bank credit facility.
19. In August 2006, pursuant to a subscription agreement with Fortescue Metals
Group Ltd ("Fortescue") and its subsidiary, FMG Chichester Pty Ltd ("FMG"),
the Company invested an aggregate of $408,000,000, including expenses, in
Fortescue's Pilbara iron ore infrastructure project in Western Australia.
In exchange for its cash investment, the Company acquired 26,400,000 common
shares of Fortescue, representing approximately 9.99% of the outstanding
Fortescue common stock, and a 13 year, $100,000,000 note of FMG. Interest
on the note is calculated as 4% of the revenue, net of government
royalties, invoiced from the iron ore produced from the project. The note
is unsecured and subordinate to the project's secured debt. Fortescue is a
publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange, and the shares
acquired by the Company may be sold without restriction. At the date of
acquisition, the Company's investment in Fortescue's common shares was
recorded at an aggregate fair value of $202,100,000, based on the closing
price of Fortescue's common shares on that date. The Company has classified
the Fortescue common shares as a non-current available for sale investment.
For accounting purposes, the Company bifurcated its remaining $205,900,000
investment into a 13 year zero-coupon note and a prepaid mining interest.
The zero-coupon note was recorded at an estimated initial fair value of
$21,600,000, representing the present value of the principal amount
discounted at 12.5%. The prepaid mining interest of $184,300,000 has been
classified with other non-current assets, and will be amortized to expense
as the 4% of revenue is earned.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations.
The following should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the 2005
10-K. As more fully discussed in the 2005 10-K, reported cash flows from
operating, investing and financing activities do not generally follow any
particular pattern or trend, and reported results in the most recent period
should not be expected to recur in any subsequent period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $149,600,000 in 2006 as
compared to the same period in 2005, due principally to no 2006 cash flows from
WilTel, which was sold in December 2005, reduced distributions of earnings from
associated companies, reduced funds generated from activity in the trading
portfolio and payment of incentive compensation and pension plan contributions.
During 2006, cash provided by operating activities reflect the collection of
$179,800,000 of certain receivables from AT&T Inc. (as more fully discussed in
the 2005 10-K) and increased cash flow from the Company's operating units,
principally the manufacturing businesses. WilTel's 2005 cash flow from operating
activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 was $119,000,000.
The increased cash flow from the Company's manufacturing units reflects Idaho
Timber, which was acquired during the second quarter of 2005, and increased
operating income at the plastics manufacturing segment resulting from increased
revenues. In 2006, distributions from associated companies principally include
earnings distributed by EagleRock, which is discussed below. In 2005,
distributions from associated companies principally resulted from the sale of
Union Square.
Net cash flows used for investing activities increased by $67,800,000 in 2006 as
compared to 2005. During the 2006 period, proceeds from the disposal of
discontinued operations net of expenses and cash sold were $115,300,000,
principally reflecting the sale of Symphony and ATX and the resolution of
WilTel's working capital adjustment, as compared to $101,400,000 in the 2005
period, principally reflecting the sale of the Waikiki Beach hotel. During 2006,
funds provided by the disposal of real estate and other assets include the sales
of Square 711 and certain associated companies, and funds used for investing
activities include the investment in Fortescue; these transactions are discussed
in greater detail below. Premier's obligation to place insurance proceeds in
restricted accounts (see below) is the principal reason for the net change in
restricted cash during 2006. The use of funds during 2006 for acquisitions (net
of cash acquired) principally reflects the acquisition of Premier. The use of
funds during 2005 for acquisitions (net of cash acquired) totaled $172,600,000
for the acquisitions of NSW, ATX and Idaho Timber. Funds used for WilTel's
acquisition of property, equipment and leasehold improvements totaled
$79,100,000 in 2005; as a result of the sale of WilTel the Company's use of
funds for property, equipment and leasehold improvements declined significantly.
The use of funds for investments in associated companies increased by
$261,000,000 in 2006 as compared to 2005, principally reflecting the investment
in Safe Harbor Domestic Partners L.P. ("Safe Harbor") and Goober Drilling, which
are discussed below.
During 2006, net cash provided by financing activities was $37,800,000, as
compared to net cash used for financing activities of $11,900,000 in 2005.
During 2005, funds were used to retire customer banking deposits of the banking
and lending operations as they became due and the remaining deposits were sold.
Issuance of long-term debt during the 2006 and 2005 periods principally relates
to repurchase agreements. The reduction of long-term debt during 2006 includes
the repayment of $32,000,000 of debt of Square 711, which was sold. The
reduction of long-term debt during 2005 includes the repayment of $22,100,000 of
debt of operations sold (Waikiki Beach hotel) and the maturity of the Company's
8 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes.
As reflected on the Company's September 30, 2006 consolidated balance sheet, the
sum of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, investments classified as
current assets and non-current investments aggregated $2,553,500,000. However,
since $400,000,000 of this amount is pledged as collateral pursuant to various
agreements, represents investments in non-public securities or is held by
subsidiaries that are party to agreements which restrict the Company's ability
to use the funds for other purposes, the Company does not consider those amounts
to be readily available to meet the Parent's liquidity needs. The $2,153,500,000
that is readily available is comprised of cash and short-term bonds and notes of
the United States Government and its agencies of
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations, continued.
$808,000,000 (37.5%), U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprises of $300,700,000
(14.0%) and other publicly traded debt and equity securities aggregating
$1,044,800,000 (48.5%), including the Company's investment in Fortescue's common
stock. The investment income realized from the Parent's readily available cash,
cash equivalents and marketable securities is used to meet the Parent company's
short-term recurring cash requirements, which are principally the payment of
interest on its debt and corporate overhead expenses.
As of September 30, 2006, the Company had outstanding $149,600,000 of fixed rate
repurchase agreements (an increase of $57,500,000 from December 31, 2005). These
repurchase agreements, which are reflected in debt due within one year, have a
weighted average interest rate of approximately 5.28%, mature at various dates
through March 2007 and are secured by non-current investments with a carrying
value of $153,300,000.
In January, April and July 2006, the Company received $16,600,000, $20,100,000
and $11,500,000, respectively, as distributions from its investment in
EagleRock. The amount received in January was included in current trade, notes
and other receivables, net in the Company's December 31, 2005 consolidated
balance sheet. In October 2006, the Company informed EagleRock that it does not
intend to redeem its remaining interest at this time. At September 30, 2006, the
book value of the Company's investment in EagleRock was $51,000,000.
In January 2006, the Company invested $50,000,000 in Safe Harbor, a limited
partnership which will principally invest in the securities of Japanese public
companies. Although the general partner is permitted to invest directly in
securities, the general partner expects that substantially all funds will be
invested in a master fund managed by the general partner.
In February 2006, Square 711 completed the sale of 8 acres of unimproved land in
Washington, D.C. for aggregate cash consideration of $121,900,000. The land was
acquired by Square 711 in September 2003 for cash consideration of $53,800,000.
After satisfaction of mortgage indebtedness on the property of $32,000,000 and
other closing payments, the Company received net cash proceeds of approximately
$75,700,000.
During the first quarter of 2006, the Company received aggregate cash proceeds
of $56,400,000 from the sale of its equity interest in and loan repayment by two
associated companies and recorded a pre-tax gain totaling $27,500,000, which is
reflected in investment and other income for the nine month period ended
September 30, 2006.
In the second quarter of 2006, the Company acquired a 30% limited liability
company interest in Goober Drilling for aggregate consideration of $60,000,000,
excluding expenses, and agreed to lend to Goober Drilling, on a secured basis,
up to $126,000,000 to finance new equipment purchases and construction costs,
and to repay existing debt. As of September 30, 2006, the outstanding loan
amount was $93,100,000. Goober Drilling is an on-shore contract oil and gas
drilling company based in Stillwater, Oklahoma that provides drilling services
to exploration and production companies.
As discussed above, during the second quarter of 2006, the Company indirectly
acquired a controlling voting interest in Premier for an aggregate purchase
price of $90,800,000, excluding expenses. The Company owns approximately 46% of
the common units of Premier and all of Premier's preferred units, which accrue
an annual preferred return of 17%. The Company also acquired Premier's junior
subordinated note due August 2012, with an outstanding balance at acquisition of
$13,400,000, and has made an $8,100,000 12% loan to Premier that matures in May
2007. All of Premier's equity interests are pledged to secure repayment of
Premier's outstanding $160,000,000 principal amount of 10 3/4% First Mortgage
Notes due February 1, 2012 (the "Premier Notes"). In addition, the Company
agreed to provide up to $40,000,000 of construction financing to Premier's
general contractor by purchasing the contractor's receivables from Premier if
the receivables are more than ten days past due.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations, continued.
On September 19, 2006, Premier and its subsidiary filed voluntary petitions for
reorganization under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the
"Bankruptcy Code"), before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Mississippi, Southern Division (the "Court"). Premier is seeking the
Court's assistance in gaining access to Hurricane Katrina-related insurance
proceeds which has been denied to Premier by its pre-petition secured
bondholders. Premier will continue to operate its business as "debtors in
possession" under the jurisdiction of the Court and in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Court. Premier
believes that its insurance proceeds and permitted equipment financing are
sufficient to pay its creditors in full and to rebuild the Hard Rock Biloxi.
The Company has deconsolidated Premier effective with the filing of the
voluntary petitions, and has classified its net investment in Premier as an
investment in an associated company ($116,900,000 as of September 30, 2006,
including all loans and equity interests). The bankruptcy filings were made
solely to allow Premier access to the insurance proceeds, the proceedings are
not expected to last for an extended period and creditors are expected to
receive the amounts owed to them. For these reasons, the Company believes that
the application of the equity method of accounting during the pendency of the
bankruptcy proceedings is appropriate.
Premier has filed a motion with the Court seeking approval for $180,000,000
debtor-in-possession financing to be provided by a subsidiary of the Company. If
approved, proceeds from the financing would be used by Premier to pay the
Premier Notes in full, to pay for post-petition operating expenses including the
repair, reconstruction and eventual operation of the Hard Rock Biloxi, and to
pay certain other costs and expenses to be determined. The financing would bear
interest at 10 3/4% per annum, would have a scheduled maturity of February 1,
2012, and would be subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions at the
Company's discretion.
Prior to Hurricane Katrina, Premier purchased a comprehensive blanket insurance
policy providing up to $181,100,000 in coverage for damage to real and personal
property, including business interruption coverage. Premier has received
payments from various insurance carriers aggregating $160,800,000 with respect
to $168,100,000 face amount of coverage; the remaining $13,000,000 face amount
of coverage has not been settled and is currently in litigation. All insurance
settlements have been placed on deposit into restricted accounts under the
control of the indenture trustee of the Premier Notes.
Hurricane Katrina completely destroyed the Hard Rock Biloxi's casino, which was
a facility built on floating barges, and caused significant damage to the hotel
and related structures. The threat of hurricanes remains a significant risk to
the existing facilities and to the new casino, which will be constructed over
water on concrete pilings that are expected to greatly improve the structural
integrity of the facility. In July 2006, Premier purchased a new insurance
policy providing up to $149,300,000 in coverage for damage to real and personal
property and up to the lesser of six months or $30,000,000 of business
interruption and delayed opening coverage. The coverage is syndicated through
several insurance carriers, each with an A.M. Best rating of A- (Excellent) or
better. The policy provides coverage for the existing structures, as well as for
the repair and rebuild of the hotel, low rise building and parking garage and
the construction of the new casino. Although the insurance policy is an "all
risk" policy, weather catastrophe occurrence ("WCO"), which is defined to
include damage caused by a named storm, is limited to $50,000,000 with a
deductible equal to the greater of $7,000,000 or 5% of total insured values at
risk. WCO coverage is subject to mandatory reinstatement of coverage for an
additional pre-determined premium.
Since the WCO coverage purchased by Premier is substantially less than the
coverage in place prior to Hurricane Katrina, Premier has more exposure to
property damage resulting from similar catastrophic storms. However, Premier's
assessment of the probability of a similar type of loss occurring during the
remainder of this year's hurricane season is remote, an assessment based in
large part on the less severe damage sustained to the non-casino facilities from
Hurricane Katrina last year, and the amount of new construction that will be at
risk during the balance of the 2006 hurricane season. Premiums for WCO policies
have increased dramatically as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and the amount of
coverage that can be purchased has also been reduced as insurance companies seek
to reduce their exposure to such events.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations, continued.
In June 2006, the Company entered into a new credit agreement with various bank
lenders for a $100,000,000 unsecured credit facility that matures in five years
and bears interest based on the Eurocurrency rate or the prime rate. The
Company's existing credit agreement was terminated. At September 30, 2006, no
amounts were outstanding under this bank credit facility.
In July 2006, the Company sold Symphony to RehabCare Group, Inc., for aggregate
cash consideration of approximately $107,000,000. After satisfaction of
Symphony's outstanding credit agreement ($31,700,000 at date of sale) and other
sale related obligations, the Company realized net cash proceeds of $62,300,000
and recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations of $53,300,000.
In August 2006, pursuant to a subscription agreement with Fortescue and FMG, the
Company invested an aggregate of $408,000,000, including expenses, in
Fortescue's Pilbara iron ore infrastructure project in Western Australia. In
exchange for its cash investment, the Company acquired 26,400,000 common shares
of Fortescue, representing approximately 9.99% of the outstanding Fortescue
common stock, and a 13 year, $100,000,000 note of FMG. Interest on the note is
calculated as 4% of the revenue, net of government royalties, invoiced from the
iron ore produced from the project. The note is unsecured and subordinate to the
project's secured debt. Fortescue is a publicly traded company on the Australian
Stock Exchange, and the shares acquired by the Company may be sold without
restriction. At the date of acquisition, the Company's investment in Fortescue's
common shares was recorded at an aggregate fair value of $202,100,000, based on
the closing price of Fortescue's common shares on that date. The Company has
classified the Fortescue common shares as a non-current available for sale
investment.
For accounting purposes, the Company bifurcated its remaining $205,900,000
investment into a 13 year zero-coupon note and a prepaid mining interest. The
zero-coupon note was recorded at an estimated initial fair value of $21,600,000,
representing the present value of the principal amount discounted at 12.5%. The
prepaid mining interest of $184,300,000 has been classified with other
non-current assets, and will be amortized to expense as the 4% of revenue is
earned.
In September 2006, the Company sold ATX to Broadview Networks Holdings, Inc. for
aggregate cash consideration of approximately $85,700,000, subject to working
capital adjustments and recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued
operations of $41,600,000.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of
operations are based upon its consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements
requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts in the financial statements and disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates all of these estimates
and assumptions. The following areas have been identified as critical accounting
estimates because they have the potential to have a material impact on the
Company's financial statements, and because they are based on assumptions which
are used in the accounting records to reflect, at a specific point in time,
events whose ultimate outcome won't be known until a later date. Actual results
could differ from these estimates.
Income Taxes - The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred
tax asset to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. If in the
future the Company were to determine that it would be able to realize its
deferred tax asset in excess of its net recorded amount, an adjustment would
increase income in such period. Similarly, if in the future the Company were to
determine that it would not be able to realize all or part of its deferred tax
asset, an adjustment would be charged to income in such period. The
determination of the amount of the valuation allowance required is based, in
significant part, upon the Company's projection of future taxable income at any
point in time. The Company also records reserves for contingent tax liabilities
based on the Company's assessment of the probability of successfully sustaining
its tax filing positions.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations, continued.
During 2005, the Company's projections of future taxable income enabled it to
conclude that it is more likely than not that it will have future taxable income
sufficient to realize a portion of the Company's net deferred tax asset;
accordingly, $1,135,100,000 of the deferred tax valuation allowance was reversed
as a credit to income tax expense (principally during the second quarter of
2005). The Company's conclusion that a portion of the deferred tax asset was
more likely than not to be realizable is strongly influenced by its historical
ability to generate significant amounts of taxable income. The Company's
estimate of future taxable income considers all available evidence, both
positive and negative, about its current operations and investments, includes an
aggregation of individual projections for each material operation and
investment, and includes all future years that the Company estimated it would
have available net operating losses. Over the projection period, the Company
assumed that its readily available cash, cash equivalents and marketable
securities would provide returns generally equivalent to the returns expected to
be provided by the Company's existing operations and investments, except for
certain amounts assumed to be invested on a short-term basis to meet the
Company's liquidity needs. The Company believes that its estimate of future
taxable income is reasonable but inherently uncertain, and if its current or
future operations and investments generate taxable income greater than the
projected amounts, further adjustments to reduce the valuation allowance are
possible. Conversely, if the Company realizes unforeseen material losses in the
future, or its ability to generate future taxable income necessary to realize a
portion of the deferred tax asset is materially reduced, additions to the
valuation allowance could be recorded. At September 30, 2006, the balance of the
deferred valuation allowance was approximately $911,600,000.
Impairment of Securities - Investments with an impairment in value considered to
be other than temporary are written down to estimated fair value. The
write-downs are included in net securities gains in the consolidated statements
of operations. The Company evaluates its investments for impairment on a
quarterly basis.
The Company's determination of whether a security is other than temporarily
impaired incorporates both quantitative and qualitative information; GAAP
requires the exercise of judgment in making this assessment, rather than the
application of fixed mathematical criteria. The Company considers a number of
factors including, but not limited to, the length of time and the extent to
which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near
term prospects of the issuer, the reason for the decline in fair value, changes
in fair value subsequent to the balance sheet date, and other factors specific
to the individual investment. The Company's assessment involves a high degree of
judgment and accordingly, actual results may differ materially from the
Company's estimates and judgments. The Company recorded impairment charges for
securities of $9,700,000 and $4,000,000 for the three month periods ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $12,300,000 and $7,300,000 for
the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Business Combinations - At acquisition, the Company allocates the cost of a
business acquisition to the specific tangible and intangible assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based upon their relative fair values. Significant judgments
and estimates are often made to determine these allocated values, and may
include the use of independent appraisals, consider market quotes for similar
transactions, employ discounted cash flow techniques or consider other
information the Company believes relevant. The finalization of the purchase
price allocation will typically take a number of months to complete, and if
final values are materially different from initially recorded amounts
adjustments are recorded. Any excess of the cost of a business acquisition over
the fair values of the net assets and liabilities acquired is recorded as
goodwill which is not amortized to expense. Recorded goodwill of a reporting
unit is required to be tested for impairment on an annual basis, and between
annual testing dates if events or circumstances change that would more likely
than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its net book value.
Subsequent to the finalization of the purchase price allocation, any adjustments
to the recorded values of acquired assets and liabilities would be reflected in
the Company's consolidated statement of operations. Once final, the Company is
not permitted to revise the allocation of the original purchase price, even if
subsequent events or circumstances prove the Company's original judgments and
estimates to be incorrect. In addition, long-lived assets like property and
equipment, amortizable intangibles and goodwill may be deemed to be impaired in
the future resulting in the recognition of an impairment loss; however, under
GAAP the methods, assumptions and
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of Interim Operations, continued.
results of an impairment review are not the same for all long-lived assets. The
assumptions and judgments made by the Company when recording business
combinations will have an impact on reported results of operations for many
years into the future.
Results of Operations
The 2006 Periods Compared to the 2005 Periods
Manufacturing - Idaho Timber
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, revenues and other
income for Idaho Timber were $77,600,000 and $261,900,000, respectively; gross
profit was $4,200,000 and $25,500,000, respectively; and pre-tax income was
$300,000 and $11,900,000, respectively. Results of operations for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2006 include salaries and incentive compensation
expenses of $1,900,000 and $7,100,000, respectively, and depreciation and
amortization expenses of $1,200,000 and $3,700,000, respectively. For the three
months ended September 30, 2005 and for the period from acquisition (May 2005)
through September 30, 2005, revenues and other income were $90,900,000 and
$154,400,000, respectively; gross profit was $9,100,000 and $12,600,000,
respectively; and pre-tax income was $4,500,000 and $4,100,000, respectively.
Results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and for the
period from acquisition through September 30, 2005 include salaries and
incentive compensation expenses of $3,000,000 and $4,200,000, respectively, and
depreciation and amortization expenses of $1,100,000 and $2,900,000,
respectively.
Idaho Timber's revenues for the third quarter of 2006 declined as compared to
the prior quarters of 2006 due to lower average selling prices and reduced
shipment volume. This decline was principally due to weakening demand resulting
from reductions in housing starts and the abundant supply of lumber in the
marketplace. In October 2006, the trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada over
Canadian lumber imports was resolved and a new Softwood Lumber Agreement became
effective that restricts and imposes a tax on Canadian lumber imports. During
the third quarter, imports from Canada increased in anticipation of the
implementation of the new agreement adding to the oversupply in the market.
While raw material costs (the largest component of its cost of sales) declined
slightly in the third quarter of 2006 due to the continued decline in market
conditions and the diminished uncertainty concerning the impact of the Softwood
Lumber Agreement, this reduction lagged behind the reduction in selling prices.
Gross profit and pre-tax results for the third quarter of 2006 reflect this
compression. Pre-tax results for the third quarter of 2006 also reflect a
reduction in salaries and incentive compensation as compared to the prior
quarters of 2006 principally due to lower incentive compensation as a result of
Idaho Timber's decreased profitability.
Manufacturing - Plastics
Pre-tax income for the plastics division was $5,200,000 and $4,300,000 for the
three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and
$15,400,000 and $12,300,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006
and 2005, respectively. The plastics division's revenues and other income were
$27,900,000 and $24,500,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2006
and 2005, respectively, and $82,200,000 and $69,900,000 for the nine month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Gross profits were
$9,200,000 and $7,900,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2006
and 2005, respectively, and $27,000,000 and $22,300,000 for the nine month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Revenues for the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 reflects $3,900,000 of increased revenues from
NSW (which was acquired in February 2005). In addition, revenues in the three
and nine month 2006 periods reflect increases in the carpet cushion and erosion
control markets, partially reduced by a decline in the consumer products market
due to lower demand for certain products. These revenue changes result from a
variety of factors including increased road construction and the impact of price
increases implemented in 2005. While the carpet
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations, continued.
cushion market continued to benefit from the previously strong housing market
through the first half of 2006, it has begun to experience a reduction in sales
volume resulting from a slowdown in housing starts. Gross margins for the three
and nine month 2006 periods also reflect an increase in the cost of
polypropylene, the principal raw material used and a byproduct of the oil
refining process whose price tends to fluctuate with the price of oil. In
addition, gross margin for the nine month 2006 period reflects $1,000,000 of
greater amortization expense on intangible assets resulting from acquisitions
and depreciation expense as compared to the same period in 2005. Pre-tax results
for the three and nine month 2006 periods also reflect $400,000 and $1,400,000
of higher salaries and incentive compensation expense than for the comparable
periods in 2005.
Gaming Entertainment
For the three month period and the period from date of acquisition to September
30, 2006, Premier had pre-tax losses of $800,000 and $200,000, respectively.
Such amounts reflect Premier's interest expense of $4,700,000 and $8,000,000,
respectively, all other expenses of $3,600,000 and $6,800,000, respectively,
insurance recoveries and charges for minority interests. As more fully discussed
above, the Company has deconsolidated Premier as a result of its filing
voluntary petitions with the Bankruptcy Court; during the pendency of the
bankruptcy, Premier's results will be reflected as equity in income (losses) of
associated companies. Until such time as the Hard Rock Biloxi reopens, Premier's
operating results will consist primarily of overhead costs, interest expense,
charges or credits for minority interests and remaining insurance recoveries.
Domestic Real Estate
Pre-tax income (loss) for the domestic real estate segment was $(2,400,000) and
$1,000,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively, and $48,400,000 and $1,600,000 for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Pre-tax income for this segment for
the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 principally reflects the sale by
Square 711, which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $48,900,000. In addition, the
Company recognized pre-tax profit related to its 95-lot development project in
South Walton County, Florida of $100,000 and $1,800,000 for the three month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $3,600,000 and
$4,200,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively. Such amounts principally result from the completion of certain
required improvements.
Corporate and Other Operations
Investment and other income increased in the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2006 as compared to the same periods in 2005 primarily due to
greater interest income of $12,100,000 and $50,100,000, respectively, reflecting
a larger amount of invested assets and higher interest rates, and for the nine
month 2006 period, $27,500,000 of gain from the sales of two associated
companies and $7,100,000 from the recovery of a bankruptcy claim. Investment and
other income for the three and nine month 2005 periods includes a gain of
$10,500,000 on the sale of 70% of the Company's interest in Cobre Las Cruces,
S.A. to Inmet Mining Corporation. Investment and other income also reflects
income (charges) of $(900,000) and $1,600,000 for the three month periods ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $900,000 and $1,500,000 for the
nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, related to
the accounting for mark-to-market values of Corporate derivatives.
Net securities gains for Corporate and Other Operations aggregated $16,300,000
and $85,700,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005,
respectively, and $99,400,000 and $132,700,000 for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Included in net securities gains for
the nine month 2006 period is a gain of $37,400,000 from the sale of 115,000,000
shares of Level 3 common stock for $376,600,000. Included in net securities
gains for the 2005 periods is a gain of $70,000,000 from the sale of 175,000
shares of White Mountain Insurance Group, Ltd. common stock. Net securities
gains include provisions of $9,700,000 and $4,000,000 for the three month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations, continued.
$12,300,000 and $7,300,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006
and 2005, respectively, to write down the Company's investments in certain
available for sale securities. The write-down of the securities resulted from a
decline in market value determined to be other than temporary.
The increase in interest expense during the 2006 periods as compared to the same
periods in 2005 primarily reflects interest expense relating to fixed rate
repurchase agreements.
Salaries and incentive compensation expense increased by $6,600,000 and
$23,200,000, respectively, in the three and nine month periods ended September
30, 2006 as compared to the same periods in 2005 principally due to share-based
compensation expense recorded as a result of the adoption of SFAS 123R. For the
three and nine month 2006 periods, salaries and incentive compensation expense
included $3,000,000 and $12,400,000, respectively, relating to grants made under
the Company's senior executive warrant plan and the fixed stock option plan.
Salaries and incentive compensation also increased in the three and nine month
2006 periods as compared to the same periods in 2005 due to greater Corporate
bonus expense, compensation expense of a subsidiary that was acquired in the
fourth quarter of 2005 that is engaged in the development of a new medical
product, and for the nine month 2006 period, greater compensation expense for
the winery operations.
The increase in selling, general and other expenses of $6,200,000 and
$20,300,000 in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 as
compared to the same periods in 2005 primarily reflects research and development
costs and operating expenses of the medical product development subsidiary,
greater employee benefit costs including pension costs relating to WilTel's
retained plan (which were classified with discontinued operations in 2005 for
periods prior to the sale of WilTel), and higher professional fees, which
largely relate to potential and existing investments. The 2006 periods also
reflect increased corporate aircraft expenses. In addition, selling, general and
administrative expenses for the three and nine month 2005 periods include
$2,400,000 and $4,500,000, respectively, related to Indular, an Argentine shoe
manufacturing company that was sold in the fourth quarter of 2005.
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, the Company's
effective income tax rate is lower than the federal statutory rate primarily
because of the reversal of $6,000,000 of state income tax reserves due to the
favorable resolution of certain contingencies. The income tax provisions for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005 reflect credits of
$25,100,000 and $1,135,100,000, respectively, as a result of the reversal of a
portion of the valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset. The Company
adjusted the valuation allowance in 2005 since it believes it is more likely
than not that it will have future taxable income sufficient to realize that
portion of the net deferred tax asset.
Associated Companies
Equity in income (losses) of associated companies for the three and nine month
periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 includes the following (in thousands):
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations, continued.
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
-------------------------- --------------------------
2006 2005 2006 2005
------ ------- ------- ------
Olympus Re Holdings, Ltd. $ -- $(81,700) $ -- $(69,700)
EagleRock (4,900) 6,100 7,100 (13,500)
JPOF II 4,200 8,400 23,900 19,500
HomeFed Corporation 300 800 1,200 1,300
Union Square -- -- -- 72,300
Safe Harbor (3,800) -- (7,300) --
Other 5,400 (100) 13,900 2,800
-------- -------- --------- --------
Equity in income (losses) before income taxes 1,200 (66,500) 38,800 12,700
Income tax expense 100 -- 14,500 700
-------- -------- --------- --------
Equity in income (losses), net of taxes $ 1,100 $(66,500) $ 24,300 $ 12,000
======== ======== ========= ========
In early 2006, Olympus Re Holdings, Ltd. raised a significant amount of new
equity to replace some, but not all of the capital that was lost as a result of
the 2005 hurricanes. Since the Company did not invest additional capital in
Olympus, its equity interest was diluted (to less than 4%) such that it no
longer applies the equity method of accounting for this investment subsequent to
December 31, 2005. The Company wrote down the book value of its remaining
investment in Olympus to zero in 2005.
In May 2005, Union Square sold its interest in an office complex located on
Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. During the second quarter of 2005, the Company
received its share of the net proceeds totaling $71,800,000 and received an
additional $1,000,000 in the fourth quarter for its share of escrowed proceeds.
The Company recognized a pre-tax gain on the sale, including the escrowed
proceeds, of $71,900,000.
Discontinued Operations
Healthcare Services
As discussed above, in July 2006 the Company sold Symphony and classified its
historical operating results as a discontinued operation during the second
quarter. Pre-tax income of the healthcare services segment was $200,000 for the
three month period ended September 30, 2005 and $200,000 and $2,400,000 for the
nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Gain on
disposal of discontinued operations for the 2006 periods includes a pre-tax gain
on the sale of Symphony of $53,300,000 ($33,500,000 after tax).
Telecommunications - ATX
As discussed above, in September 2006 the Company sold ATX and classified its
historical operating results as a discontinued operation during the third
quarter. Pre-tax income (loss) of ATX was $(3,200,000) and $1,000,000 for the
three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and
$(1,200,000) and $200,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006
and 2005, respectively. Gain on disposal of discontinued operations for the 2006
periods includes a pre-tax gain on the sale of ATX of $41,600,000 ($26,100,000
after tax).
Real Estate
In May 2005, the Company sold its 716-room Waikiki Beach hotel and related
assets for an aggregate purchase price of $107,000,000, before closing costs and
other required payments. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain of $56,600,000
($54,600,000 after tax), which is reflected in gain on disposal of discontinued
operations for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations, continued.
WilTel
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations for the three and nine month 2006
periods includes $700,000 and $600,000, respectively of pre-tax gains ($500,000
and $400,000, respectively, after tax) principally for the resolution of certain
sale-related contingencies and obligations and working capital adjustments
related to WilTel, which was sold in the fourth quarter of 2005. WilTel's
pre-tax income classified as a discontinued operation was $57,300,000 and
$78,300,000 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2005,
respectively.
Other
In the third quarter of 2006, the Company sold its gas properties and recorded a
pre-tax loss on disposal of $900,000 ($600,000 after tax). Income (loss) from
discontinued operations for the nine month 2006 period includes $2,900,000 of
pre-tax losses related to these gas properties; amounts for the comparable
period in 2005 as well as for the three month 2006 and 2005 periods were not
material.
Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information
Statements included in this Report may contain forward-looking statements. Such
statements may relate, but are not limited, to projections of revenues, income
or loss, development expenditures, plans for growth and future operations,
competition and regulation, as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing.
Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties,
many of which cannot be predicted or quantified. When used in this Report, the
words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "intends" and
variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Future events
and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated
by or underlying the forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any results
projected, forecasted, estimated or budgeted or may materially and adversely
affect the Company's actual results include but are not limited to the
following: potential acquisitions and dispositions of our operations and
investments could change our risk profile; dependence on certain key personnel;
economic downturns; changes in the U.S. housing market; changes in
telecommunications laws and regulations; risks associated with the increased
volatility in raw material prices and the availability of key raw materials;
compliance with government laws and regulations; changes in mortgage interest
rate levels or changes in consumer lending practices; a decrease in consumer
spending or general increases in the cost of living; proper functioning of our
information systems; intense competition in the operation of our businesses; our
ability to generate sufficient taxable income to fully realize our deferred tax
asset; weather related conditions and significant natural disasters, including
hurricanes, tornadoes, windstorms, earthquakes and hailstorms; our ability to
insure certain risks economically; reduction or cessation of dividend payments
on our common shares. For additional information see Part I, Item 1A. Risk
Factors in the 2005 10-K and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained herein.
Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which
are applicable only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation
to revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances that arise after the date of this Report or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Information required under this Item is contained in Item 7A of the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and is
incorporated by reference herein.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
(a) The Company's management evaluated, with the participation of the Company's
principal executive and principal financial officers, the effectiveness of
the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Exchange Act")), as of September 30, 2006. Based on their
evaluation, the Company's principal executive and principal financial
officers concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures
were effective as of September 30, 2006.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting
(b) There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange
Act) that occurred during the Company's fiscal quarter ended September 30,
2006, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Reference is made to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal
quarter ended June 30, 2006 and the disclosure contained in such Report with
respect to litigation concerning The Thaxton Group, Inc. (together with its
subsidiaries, "Thaxton"). On September 12, 2006, Thaxton and the Company's
affiliate, The FINOVA Group Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Finova")
reached a preliminary settlement to resolve all outstanding claims in the
ongoing litigation involving Thaxton and Finova (the "Settlement"). As part of
the Settlement, the previously disclosed lawsuit pending in the United States
District Court for the District of South Carolina, Anderson Division in which
the Company and one of its executive officers were named as defendants is also
being settled without any payment by or adverse finding against the Company and
its executive. An agreement reflecting the Settlement has been signed by the
parties and is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including (i)
approval of the District Court and the Thaxton and Finova bankruptcy courts and
(ii) final District Court approval of the fairness of the Settlement.
For additional information concerning Finova and Thaxton-related litigation,
reference is made to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed by
The FINOVA Group Inc. and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30,
2006.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
As a result of the chapter 11 filing of Premier in September 2006, the Company
is adding to its risk factors the item listed below that is specific to the
Premier investment.
As a debtor in possession, Premier must obtain bankruptcy court approval for the
conduct of its business. Premier is currently operating under bankruptcy court
supervision as a debtor in possession, and the bankruptcy court will need to
approve its access to financing and any other transactions outside the ordinary
course of business. If the court does not authorize Premier to enter into the
$180,000,000 debtor in possession financing offered by an affiliate of the
Company (to repay the Premier Notes), or if the court does not otherwise provide
Premier access to insurance proceeds already paid to Premier but held under the
control of Premier's pre-petition bondholders, Premier would not have sufficient
funds to repair and rebuild the Hard Rock Biloxi and fund its pre-opening
expenses. Risks and uncertainties related to Premier's chapter 11 filing also
include those related to the actions of Premier's creditors and other third
parties with an interest in Premier's chapter 11 proceedings.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
10.1 Form of Subscription Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2006, by and
among FMG Chichester Pty Ltd, the Company, and Fortescue Metals
Group Ltd.
10.2 Form of Amending Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2006, by and
among FMG Chichester Pty Ltd, the Company, and Fortescue Metals
Group Ltd.
31.1 Certification of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
31.2 Certification of President pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
32.2 Certification of President pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: November 9, 2006 By: /s/ Barbara L. Lowenthal
--------------------------
Barbara L. Lowenthal
Vice President and Comptroller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
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Exhibit Index
10.1 Form of Subscription Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2006, by and
among FMG Chichester Pty Ltd, the Company, and Fortescue Metals Group
Ltd.
10.2 Form of Amending Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2006, by and among
FMG Chichester Pty Ltd, the Company, and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.
31.1 Certification of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of President pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 Certification of President pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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