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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
X Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
------ Securities Exchange Act of 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)
------ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Commission File Number 0-4604
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
An Ohio Corporation 31-0746871
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
6200 South Gilmore Road
Fairfield, Ohio 45014-5141
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 513/870-2000
*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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
$2.00 Par Common--160,868,000 shares outstanding at September 30, 2000
$30,814,000 of 5.5% Convertible Senior Debentures Due 2002
$419,624,000 of 6.9% Senior Debentures Due 2028
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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(000's omitted)
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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Assets
Investments
Fixed maturities (cost: 2000--$2,814,268;
1999--$2,692,154) .................................................... $ 2,681,305 $ 2,617,412
Equity securities (cost: 2000--$2,142,253;
1999--$2,022,555) .................................................... 7,763,586 7,510,918
Other invested assets ................................................... 68,318 65,909
Cash ....................................................................... 23,868 339,554
Investment income receivable ............................................... 84,265 80,128
Finance receivables ........................................................ 30,508 32,931
Premiums receivable ........................................................ 225,743 166,585
Reinsurance receivable ..................................................... 198,701 159,229
Prepaid reinsurance premiums ............................................... 26,262 24,684
Deferred acquisition costs pertaining to unearned
premiums and to life policies in force .................................. 168,142 154,385
Land, buildings and equipment for company use (at cost
less accumulated depreciation) .......................................... 120,651 107,784
Other assets ............................................................... 78,674 120,695
Assets held in separate accounts ........................................... 319,212 -0-
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Total Assets ......................................................... $ 11,789,235 $ 11,380,214
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Liabilities
Insurance reserves:
Losses and loss expenses ................................................ $ 2,299,090 $ 2,154,149
Life policy reserves .................................................... 588,162 860,561
Unearned premiums .......................................................... 512,708 480,453
Notes payable .............................................................. 158,000 118,000
5.5% Convertible senior debentures due 2002 ................................ 30,814 36,759
6.9% Senior debentures due 2028 ............................................ 419,624 419,614
Federal income taxes
Current ................................................................. 49,109 30,492
Deferred ................................................................ 1,742,259 1,719,673
Other liabilities .......................................................... 165,920 139,229
Liabilities related to separate accounts ................................... 319,212 -0-
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Total Liabilities .................................................... 6,284,897 5,958,930
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Shareholders' Equity
Common stock, $2 per share; authorized 200,000
Shares; issued 2000--172,728; 1999--171,862
Shares; outstanding 2000--160,868; 1999--162,021
Shares .................................................................. 345,457 343,725
Paid-in capital ............................................................ 251,892 237,859
Retained earnings .......................................................... 1,691,791 1,623,890
Accumulated other comprehensive income ..................................... 3,591,601 3,530,104
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5,880,741 5,735,578
Less treasury shares at cost (2000--11,860 shares;
1999--9,841 shares) ..................................................... (376,403) (314,294)
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Total Shareholders' Equity ........................................... 5,504,338 5,421,284
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity ........................ $ 11,789,235 $ 11,380,214
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Accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(000's omitted except per share data)
Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Revenues:
Premiums earned:
Property and casualty ................................. $ 1,345,746 $ 1,223,758 $ 465,657 $ 419,121
Life .................................................. 55,198 48,081 18,183 15,745
Accident and health ................................... 2,396 6,573 920 1,997
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Net premiums earned ................................ 1,403,340 1,278,412 484,760 436,863
Investment income, less expenses ....................... 311,650 288,345 102,630 97,821
Realized gains on investments .......................... 27,769 39,779 10,145 991
Other income ........................................... 7,108 9,745 2,255 2,626
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Total revenues ........................................ 1,749,867 1,616,281 599,790 538,301
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Benefits & expenses:
Insurance losses and policyholder benefits ............. 1,065,279 943,159 418,384 332,062
Commissions ............................................ 259,853 235,209 90,147 81,878
Other operating expenses ............................... 121,897 110,366 41,160 37,134
Taxes, licenses & fees ................................. 42,164 37,724 14,851 14,057
Increase in deferred acquisition costs
pertaining to unearned premiums
and to life policies in force ...................... (13,757) (5,462) (6,753) (4,564)
Interest expense ....................................... 29,195 23,369 8,093 7,978
Other expenses ......................................... 53,799 4,472 42,639 714
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Total benefits & expenses ............................. 1,558,430 1,348,837 608,521 469,259
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Income before income taxes ............................... 191,437 267,444 (8,731) 69,042
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Provision for income taxes:
Current ................................................. 42,331 59,664 1,304 6,690
Deferred ................................................ (10,528) 3 (15,612) 5,306
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Total provision for income taxes ...................... 31,803 59,667 (14,308) 11,996
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Net income ............................................... $ 159,634 $ 207,777 $ 5,577 $ 57,046
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Average shares outstanding ............................... 160,924 164,542 159,732 162,638
Average shares outstanding (diluted) ..................... 164,158 169,057 161,560 167,232
Per common share:
Net income ............................................... $ .99 $ 1.26 $ .03 $ .35
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Net income (diluted) ..................................... $ .98 $ 1.24 $ .03 $ .34
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Cash dividends declared .................................. $ .57 $ .51 $ .19 $ .17
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Accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(000's omitted)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND 2000
Accumulated
Other Total
Common Stock Treasury Paid-In Retained Comprehensive Shareholders'
Shares Amount Stock Capital Earnings Income Equity
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Bal. Dec. 31,
1998 170,435 $340,871 $ (97,196) $ 218,328 $1,480,914 $ 3,678,019 $5,620,936
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Net Income 207,777 207,777
Change in unreal.
gains net of
inc. taxes of
$316,779 (588,305) (588,305)
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Comprehensive
income (380,528)
Div. declared (84,138) (84,138)
Purchase/issuance of
treasury shares (129,309) 12 (129,297)
Stock options
exercised 326 651 5,098 5,749
Conversion of
debentures 600 1,200 7,726 8,926
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Bal. Sept. 30,
1999 171,361 $342,722 $ (226,505) $ 231,164 $ 1,604,553 $ 3,089,714 $5,041,648
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Bal. Dec. 31,
1999 171,862 $343,725 $ (314,294) $ 237,859 $ 1,623,890 $ 3,530,104 $5,421,284
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Net income 159,634 159,634
Change in unreal.
gains net of
inc. taxes of
$(33,114) 61,497 61,497
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Comprehensive
income 221,431
Div. declared (91,732) (91,732)
Purchase/issuance of
treasury shares (62,109) 9 (62,100)
Stock options
exercised 467 934 8,878 9,812
Conversion of
debentures 399 798 5,146 (1) 5,943
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Bal. Sept. 30,
2000 172,728 $ 345,457 $ (376,403) $ 251,892 $ 1,691,791 $ 3,591,601 $5,504,338
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Accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(000's omitted)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income ............................................................. $ 159,634 $ 207,777
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ....................................... 12,446 10,269
Impairment loss ..................................................... 39,100 -0-
Increase in investment income receivable ............................ (9,069) (2,786)
Increase in premiums receivable ..................................... (59,158) (17,937)
Increase in reinsurance receivable .................................. (39,472) (1,522)
Decrease in prepaid reinsurance premiums ............................ (1,578) 2,217
Increase in deferred acquisition costs .............................. (13,757) (5,462)
Decrease in accounts receivable ..................................... 19,992 10,574
Decrease (increase) in other assets ................................. (17,213) (28,911)
Increase in loss and loss expense reserves .......................... 144,941 72,498
Increase in life policy reserves .................................... 35,363 13,852
Increase in unearned premiums ....................................... 32,255 13,911
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities ............................ 33,258 31,387
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes ........................ (10,528) 3
Realized gains on investments ....................................... (27,769) (39,779)
Increase in current income taxes .................................... 18,616 6,941
Transfer of cash to separate account ................................
Net cash provided by operating activities ....................... 317,061 273,032
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Sale of fixed maturities ............................................ 7,965 55,554
Call or maturity of fixed maturities investments .................... 201,683 257,385
Sale of equity securities investments ............................... 125,125 135,005
Collection of finance receivables ................................... 11,320 12,226
Purchase of fixed maturities investments ............................ (641,308) (349,109)
Purchase of equity securities investments ........................... (198,237) (199,421)
Investment in land, buildings and equipment, net .................... (26,725) (54,822)
Investment in finance receivables ................................... (8,897) (13,393)
Investment in other invested assets ................................. (2,607) (5,037)
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Net cash used in investing activities ........................... (531,681) (161,612)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from stock options exercised ............................... 9,812 5,749
Purchase/issuance of treasury shares ................................ (62,100) (129,297)
Decrease in notes payable ........................................... 40,000 83,000
Payment of cash dividends to shareholders ........................... (88,777) (81,764)
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Net cash used in financial activities ........................... (101,065) (122,312)
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Net decrease in cash ...................................................... (315,685) (10,892)
Cash at beginning of period ............................................... 339,554 58,611
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Cash at end of period ..................................................... $ 23,869 $ 47,719
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Interest paid .......................................................... $ 21,801 $ 15,348
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Income taxes paid ...................................................... $ 21,396 $ 52,000
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Supplemental disclosure of noncash activity - During the second quarter, the
Company established a separate account. This resulted in a noncash transfer to
the separate account of the following: $300,818 from investments, $307,762 from
life policy reserves, $11,394 from cash, $8,984 from accounts payable
securities, $4,932 from investment income receivable, $540 from other
liabilities, and $142 from accounts receivable securities.
Accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE I - ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and all of its subsidiaries, each of which is wholly owned, and are
presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. All significant inter-company investments and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The December 31, 1999
consolidated balance sheet amounts are derived from the audited financial
statements but do not include all disclosures required by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
The preceding summary of financial information for Cincinnati Financial
Corporation and consolidated subsidiaries is unaudited, but the Company believes
that all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary
for fair presentation have been made. The results of operations for this interim
period is not necessarily an indication of results to be expected for the
remaining three months of the year.
INVESTMENTS--Fixed maturities and equity securities have been classified as
available for sale and are carried at fair values at September 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999.
UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES (000's omitted)--The increases (decreases) in
unrealized gains for fixed maturities and equity securities (net of income tax
effect) for the nine-month and three-month periods ended September 30 are as
follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Fixed maturities $(37,844) $(118,039) $ 2,525 $ (41,677)
Equity securities 99,342 (470,266) 662,935 (442,462)
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Total $ 61,498 $(588,305) $665,460 $(484,139)
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Such amounts are included as additions to and deductions from shareholders'
equity.
REINSURANCE (000's omitted)--Premiums earned are net of premiums on ceded
business, and insurance losses and policyholder benefits are net of reinsurance
recoveries in the accompanying statements of income for the nine-month and
three-month periods ended September 30 as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Ceded premiums $88,868 $77,404 $31,466 $25,841
Reinsurance recoveries $86,143 $39,243 $26,852 $15,237
WRITE DOWN OF CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE - During the third quarter of 2000, the
Company recorded a $39.1 million ($25.4 million after tax, or 16 cents per
share) non-cash charge to write off a substantial portion of previously
capitalized costs related to the development of "next-generation" software to
process property/casualty policies. Management conducted a review of the
project, including an assessment by an independent firm, which was substantially
completed in July 2000. After missing several deliverable dates, management
decided in July 2000 that the project design would not perform as originally
intended. The decision required the application software under development to be
abandoned and a new application to be purchased or developed. The $39.1 million
charge is included in "other expenses" in the accompanying consolidated
statements of income.
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NOTE II - STOCK OPTIONS
The Company has primarily qualified stock option plans under which options are
granted to employees of the Company at prices which are not less than market
price at the date of grant and which are exercisable over ten-year periods. On
September 30, 2000, outstanding options for Stock Plan No. IV totaled 2,104,608
shares with purchase prices ranging from a low of $7.71 to a high of $42.87,
outstanding options for Stock Plan V totaled 1,197,604 shares with purchase
prices ranging from a low of $20.47 to a high of $45.37 and outstanding options
for Stock Plan VI totaled 2,788,108 shares with purchase prices ranging from a
low of $29.38 to a high of $41.47.
NOTE III - SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company is organized and operates principally in two industries and has four
reportable segments--commercial lines property and casualty insurance, personal
lines property and casualty insurance, life insurance and investment operations.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note
I - Accounting Policies. Revenue is primarily from unaffiliated customers.
Identifiable assets by segment are those assets, including investment
securities, used in the Company's operations in each industry. Corporate and
other identifiable assets are principally cash and marketable securities.
Segment information, for which results are regularly reviewed by Company
management in making decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments
and assess their performance, is summarized as follows (000's omitted):
Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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REVENUES
Commercial lines insurance ......... $ 900,338 $ 800,362 $ 316,310 $ 274,802
Personal lines insurance ........... 445,408 423,396 149,347 144,319
Life insurance ..................... 57,594 54,654 19,103 17,742
Investment operations .............. 339,419 328,124 112,775 98,813
Corporate and other ................ 7,108 9,745 2,255 2,625
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Total revenues ................. $ 1,749,867 $ 1,616,281 $ 599,790 $ 538,301
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Property and casualty insurance .... $ (92,062) $ (14,044) $(106,364) $ (14,745)
Life insurance ..................... (276) 618 (3,709) 273
Investment operations .............. 315,777 305,448 111,649 91,249
Corporate and other ................ (32,002) (24,578) (10,307) (7,735)
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Total income before income taxes $ 191,437 $ 267,444 $ (8,731) $ 69,042
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IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS
Property and casualty insurance .... $ 5,576,697 $ 5,213,500
Life insurance ..................... 1,522,859 1,128,606
Corporate and other ................ 4,689,679 4,063,379
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Total identifiable assets ...... $11,789,235 $10,405,485
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NOTE IV - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - In June 1998, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") SFAS No.133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities" (amended by SFAS Nos. 137 and 138). The Company has
appointed a team to implement SFAS No. 133 that includes inventorying and
valuing embedded derivatives (embedded in investments, insurance contracts,
annuities, etc.), and addressing various other SFAS No. 133 related issues
(documentation, transition, reporting, etc.). The Company plans to adopt SFAS
No. 133, as amended, on January 1, 2001. The impact of these statements is
dependent upon the Company's derivative positions and market conditions existing
at the date of adoption. Based on existing interpretations of the requirements
of SFAS No. 133, as amended, the impact of adoption is not expected to have a
material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial
position or cash flows.
TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND EXTINGUISHMENTS OF LIABILITIES - In September
2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 140 "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of
Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities". SFAS No. 140 replaces SFAS
No. 125 and addresses certain issues not previously addressed in SFAS no. 125.
SFAS No. 140 is effective for transfers and servicing occurring after March 31,
2001. Additionally, SFAS No. 140 is effective for disclosures about
securitizations and collateral and for the recognition and reclassification of
collateral for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2000. The Company does not
expect that SFAS No. 140 will have a material effect on its financial
statements.
REVENUE RECOGNITION - In December 1999, the staff of the Securities and Exchange
Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101 "Revenue Recognition
in Financial Statements". SAB No. 101 summarizes some of the staff's
interpretations of the application of accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America to revenue recognition. The Company will adopt
SAB No. 101 when required in the fourth quarter of 2000. At present, the Company
does not expect that SAB No. 101 will have a material effect on its financial
statements.
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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations (000's omitted)
This Management Discussion is intended to supplement the data contained in the
financial statements and related notes of Cincinnati Financial Corporation and
subsidiaries. The following discussion, related consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes contain certain forward-looking statements
that involve potential risks and uncertainties. The Company's future results
could differ materially from those discussed. Factors that could cause or
contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: unusually high
levels of catastrophe losses due to changes in weather patterns or other natural
causes; changes in insurance regulations or legislation that place the Company
at a disadvantage in the marketplace; recession or other economic conditions
resulting in lower demand for insurance products; sustained decline in overall
stock market values negatively impacting the Company's equity portfolio and the
ability to generate investment income; undertakes no obligation to review or
update the forward-looking statements included in this material.
Premiums earned for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 have increased
$124,928 (10%) over the nine months ended September 30, 1999. Also, premiums
earned have increased $47,897 (11%) for the three months ended September 30,
2000 over the three months ended September 30, 1999. For the nine-month and
three-month periods ended September 30, 2000, the premium growth rate of our
property and casualty subsidiaries is more than last year because of increases
in new commercial business along with some price firming in the commercial lines
market. The premium growth of our life and health subsidiary increased 5% for
the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 8% for the three months ended
September 30, 2000 compared to the same periods of 1999. The premium growth in
our life subsidiary is mainly attributable to increased sales of both
traditional and work site marketing products. For the nine-month and three-month
periods ended September 30, 2000, investment income, net of expenses, has
increased $23,305 (8%) and $4,809 (5%) when compared with the first nine months
and third quarter of 1999, respectively. The nine-month increase includes $5.4
million from a $302.9 million premium for a bank-owned life insurance (BOLI)
policy booked at the end of 1999. Effective April 1, 2000, BOLI interest income
is excluded from investment income as the life company has adopted separate
account accounting. Excluding BOLI interest income, pre-tax investment income
rose 6 percent to $306.2 million versus a comparable $288.3 million in the first
nine months of 1999. This increase is the result of the growth of the investment
portfolio because of investing cash flows from operations and dividend increases
from equity securities.
Realized gains on investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2000
amounted to $27,769 compared to $39,779 for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 1999, and $10,145 for the three-month period ended September 30,
2000 compared to $992 for the three-month period ended September 30, 1999. The
realized gains are predominantly the result of the sale of preferred equity
securities and management's decision to realize the gains and reinvest the
proceeds at higher yields. Other equity securities are sold at the discretion of
management and reinvested in other equity securities.
Insurance losses and policyholder benefits (net of reinsurance recoveries)
increased $122,120 (13%) for the first nine months of 2000 over the same period
in 1999 and increased $86,321 for the third quarter when compared to the third
quarter of 1999. The losses and benefits of the property and casualty companies
have increased $118,648 for the nine-month period and increased $87,349 for the
third quarter of 2000 compared to the comparable periods for 1999. Catastrophe
losses were $46,942 and $38,841 respectively, for the first nine months of 2000
and 1999 and were $15,455 and $7,804 respectively, for the third quarter of 2000
and 1999. Policyholder benefits of the life insurance subsidiary increased
$3,832 for the first nine months of 2000 over the same period of 1999 and
decreased ($775) for the third quarter when compared to the third quarter of
1999. The majority of the third quarter increase is the result of a lower
incidence of death claims and life related costs.
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Commission expenses increased $24,644 (10%) for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2000 compared to the same period of 1999 and increased $8,268
(10%) for the third quarter of 2000 compared to the same period in 1999. The
increase is primarily attributable to increased written premiums. Other
operating expenses increased $11,531 (10%) for the nine-month period ended
September 30, 2000 compared to the same period for 1999 and increased $3,113
(8%) for the third quarter of 2000 compared to the same period in 1999. These
increases are attributable to increases in staff and costs associated to our
investment in technology to support future growth. Interest expense increased
$5,826 (25%) for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2000 compared to the
same period for 1999 and increased $1,029 (13%) for the third quarter of 2000
compared to the same period in 1999. The increase is attributable to an increase
in debt of $40,000 in the first nine months and higher short term interest
rates. Taxes, licenses and fees increased $4,440 (12%) for the nine-month period
ended September 30, 2000 compared to the same period in 1999. Third quarter 2000
taxes, licenses and fees increased $794 (6%), compared to third quarter 1999.
In the first nine months of 2000, the Company experienced an increase in
unrealized gains in investments of $61,498, compared to a decrease in unrealized
gains in investments in the first nine months of 1999 of $588,305, resulting in
comprehensive income of $221,131 in 2000, compared to $(380,528) in 1999. The
third quarter of 2000 resulted in increased unrealized gains in investments of
$665,460, compared to decreased unrealized gains in investments of $484,139 in
the third quarter 1999, resulting in comprehensive income of $693,089 and
$(427,093) for the third quarter of 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Provision for income taxes, current and deferred, have decreased by $27,864 for
the first nine months of 2000 compared to the first nine months of 1999 and have
decreased $26,304 for the third quarter of 2000 compared to the third quarter of
1999. The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and
1999 were 16.6% and 22.3%, respectively. Third quarter effective tax rates were
(163.9%) and 17.4%, for 2000 and 1999, respectively. Rates were lower primarily
because of underwriting losses in the property casualty operations in the third
quarter 2000.
On February 6, 1999, the Board authorized repurchase of up to seventeen million
of the Company's outstanding shares, with the intent to complete the repurchase
by December 31, 2000. This authorization supersedes the previous authorization
of nine million shares. As of September 30, 2000, the Company has repurchased
7,739 shares, leaving 9,261 future repurchased shares authorized.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company could incur losses due to adverse changes in market rates and
prices. The Company's primary market risk exposures are to changes in price for
equity securities and changes in interest rates and credit ratings for fixed
maturity securities. The Company could alter the existing investment portfolios
or change the character of future investments to manage exposure to market risk.
CFC, with the Board of Directors, administers and oversees investment risk
through the Investment Committee, which provides executive oversight of
investment activities. The Company has specific investment guidelines and
policies that define the overall framework used daily by investment portfolio
managers to limit the Company's exposure to market risk.
The market risks associated with the Company's investment portfolios have not
changed materially from those disclosed at year-end 1999.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved in no material litigation other than routine litigation
incident to the nature of the insurance industry.
ITEM 2. Changes in Securities
There have been no material changes in securities during the third quarter.
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
The Company has not defaulted on any interest or principal payment, and no
arrearage in the payment of dividends has occurred.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No special matters were voted upon by security holders during the third quarter.
ITEM 5. Other Information
No matters to report.
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit 3(i) --Amended Articles of Incorporation of Cincinnati
Financial Corporation - incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) of
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1999.
Exhibit 3(ii) --Regulations of Cincinnati Financial Corporation -
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to registrant Proxy Statement
dated March 2, 1992. Exhibit 11--Statement Re Computation of Per
Share Earnings.
Exhibit 27--Financial Data Schedule
(b) The Company was not required to file any reports on Form 8-K during
the quarter ended September 30, 2000.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date November 13, 2000
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By /s/ Kenneth W. Stecher
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Kenneth W. Stecher
Senior Vice President
(Principal Financial Officer)
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