XL CAPITAL
XL Capital Ltd
XL House
One Bermudiana Road
P. O. Box HM 2245
Hamilton HM JX
Bermuda
Phone: (441) 294-7104
Fax: (441) 292-5280
Email: garton@xl.bm
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Gavin R. Arton Roger R. Scotton
Investor Relations Media Contact
(441) 294-7104 (441) 294-7165
XL CAPITAL LTD REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2003 RESULTS
Net Income $239.9 million, or $1.74 per ordinary share
Net Operating Income $250.1 million, or $1.82 per ordinary share
HAMILTON, BERMUDA, April 28, 2003 -- XL Capital Ltd ("XL" or the "Company")
(NYSE: XL) today reported net income available to ordinary shareholders for the
quarter ended March 31, 2003 of $239.9 million, or net income of $1.74 per
ordinary share, compared with net income of $89.5 million, or a net income of
$0.65 per ordinary share, in the first quarter of 2002. Net operating income for
the first quarter of 2003 was $250.1 million, or $1.82 per ordinary share,
compared with net operating income of $207.6 million, or $1.51 per ordinary
share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 (see below for a reconciliation to
net income).
Commenting on the first quarter 2003 results, Brian M. O'Hara, President and
Chief Executive Officer of XL, stated: "We had a very strong first quarter with
excellent underwriting results reflected in our combined ratio of 86.1% and net
earned premium growth of 42% in our general insurance and reinsurance
operations. Our net operating income return on ordinary shareholders' equity
exceeded 16% and book value per ordinary share increased to $46.09, a record
level for XL."
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"Our general insurance and reinsurance businesses continue to see very strong
pricing, most notably in casualty, professional lines and marine worldwide,"
said Mr. O'Hara.
Mr. O'Hara further stated, "Despite our very robust underwriting results and
strong cash flow during the quarter, the investment environment continues to be
challenging with reinvestment rates at extremely low levels. This will continue
to put pressure on industry results and underscores the need to maintain
underwriting discipline in the market."
The first quarter 2003 net operating results include a write down of the
Company's investment in Annuity and Life Re Holdings Ltd of $40.9 million.
Total assets as of March 31, 2003 were $37.5 billion compared with $35.6 billion
as of December 31, 2002. Book value per ordinary share as at March 31, 2003
increased to $46.09 compared with $44.48 as at December 31, 2002.
Summary unaudited consolidated financial data for the quarters ended March 31,
2003 and 2002, respectively, are set forth below (in millions, except per share
and share amounts):
Three months ended
March 31
(Unaudited)
2003 2002
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Gross premiums written $ 3,147 $ 2,805
Net premiums written 2,489 2,159
Net premiums earned 1,552 1,065
Net income $ 250.0 $ 89.5
Preference dividend (10.1) -
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Net income available to ordinary shareholders $ 239.9 $ 89.5
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Per ordinary share results:
Net income available to ordinary shareholders $ 1.74 $ 0.65
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Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
(in thousands):
Basic 136,216 135,119
Diluted 137,631 137,843
Gross premiums written for general operations in the first quarter of 2003 were
$3.0 billion compared with $2.8 billion in the first quarter of 2002. Net
premiums written increased to $2.4 billion from $2.1
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billion and net earned premiums rose to $1.5 billion from $1.0 billion in the
respective quarters of 2003 and 2002.
Gross premiums written for life operations in the first quarter of 2003 were
$111.3 million compared with $38.5 million in the first quarter of 2002. Net
premiums written for life operations in the first quarter of 2003 were $97.3
million compared with $37.0 million in the first quarter of 2002 and net earned
premiums were $92.8 million in the first quarter of 2003 compared with $39.2
million in the first quarter of 2002.
Net investment income from general operations was $156.6 million in the first
quarter of 2003, compared with $155.6 million in 2002's first quarter. Net
investment income from life operations was $35.3 million in the first quarter of
2003 compared with $15.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2002.
The Company's equity in the net income of its investment affiliates for the
first quarter of 2003 was $26.8 million versus $32.2 million in the first
quarter of 2002. The Company's equity in net losses of its insurance and
operating affiliates was $41.1 million in the first quarter of 2003 versus net
income of $0.03 million in the first quarter of 2002.
The combined ratio for the Company's general insurance and reinsurance
operations was 86.1% in the first quarter of 2003, versus 92.1% in the first
quarter of 2002. The loss ratios were 60.9% and 63.2% in the quarters ended
March 31, 2003 and 2002, with corresponding expense ratios of 25.2% and 28.9%
for the same quarters, respectively.
A live on-line web cast of XL's call with analysts and investors to review the
first quarter 2003 results will be held at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on April 29,
2003 at www.xlcapital.com. An unaudited financial information supplement
relating to the Company's 2003 and 2002 quarterly and full year results is
available on its website: www.xlcapital.com.
XL Capital Ltd, through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of
insurance and reinsurance coverages and financial products and services to
industrial, commercial and professional service firms, insurance companies and
other enterprises on a worldwide basis.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve inherent
risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including
statements about XL's beliefs, plans or expectations, are forward-looking
statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates, and
expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such
forward-looking statements and therefore you should not place undue reliance on
them. A non-exclusive list of the important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements
includes the following: (a) rate increases and improvements in terms and
conditions may not be as large or sustainable as XL is currently projecting; (b)
greater frequency or severity of claims and loss activity, including as a result
of natural or man-made catastrophic events, than XL's underwriting, reserving or
investment practices anticipate based on historical experience or industry data;
(c) developments in the world's financial and capital markets which adversely
affect the performance of XL's investments and XL's access to such markets; (d)
changes in general economic conditions, including foreign currency exchange
rates, inflation and other factors; and (e) the other factors set forth in XL's
most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q as well as XL's other documents
on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. XL undertakes no obligation
to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result
of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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XL CAPITAL LTD
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share and share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31
2003 2002 (a)
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Income Statement Data:
Revenues:
Gross premiums written - general and life operations $3,147,139 $2,804,676
Net premiums written - general and life operations 2,489,084 2,158,853
Net premiums earned - general operations 1,458,860 1,025,522
Net premiums earned - life operations 92,771 39,193
Net investment income - general operations 156,581 155,609
Net investment income - life operations 35,323 15,518
Net realized losses on investments (4,663) (106,020)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on derivative
instruments 14,493 (9,476)
Equity in net income of investment affiliates 26,798 32,185
Fee and other income 12,277 7,949
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$1,792,440 $1,160,480
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Expenses:
Net losses and loss expenses incurred - general operations $885,254 $642,298
Claims and policy benefit reserves - life operations 119,558 47,763
Acquisition costs and operating expenses 430,831 330,877
Exchange gains (2,702) (8,364)
Interest expense 46,140 41,622
Amortization of intangible assets 375 614
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$1,479,456 $1,054,810
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Income before minority interest, income tax expense and equity in net
loss (income) of insurance and operating affiliates $312,984 $105,670
Minority interest 1,862 2,255
Income tax charge 20,030 13,954
Equity in net loss (income) of insurance and operating affiliates 41,087 (32)
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Net income $250,005 $89,493
Preference dividend (10,148) -
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Net income available to ordinary shareholders $239,857 $89,493
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Weighted average number of ordinary shares and
ordinary share equivalents (in thousands) : Basic 136,216 135,119
: Diluted 137,631 137,843
Per Share Data:
Net income available to ordinary shareholders (diluted) $ 1.74 $ 0.65
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Note:
a) Certain reclassifications, which have no effect on net income, have been
made to prior period results to conform to current presentation.
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XL CAPITAL LTD
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
(in millions of U.S. Dollars, except per share and share amounts)
(Unaudited)
The following is a reconciliation of the Company's net operating income to net
income, for the three months ended March 31, 2003 and 2002:
Three months ended
March 31
(Unaudited)
2003 2002
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Net income available to ordinary shareholders $ 239.9 $ 89.5
Net realized losses on investments 4.6 106.0
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on derivatives (14.5) 9.5
Net gains on weather & energy risk management derivatives 10.4 0.9
Tax effect on net realized losses on investments and
realized and unrealized (gains) losses on derivative instruments 9.7 1.7
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Net operating income $250.1 $207.6
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Per ordinary share results:
Net income available to ordinary shareholders (diluted) $1.74 $0.65
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Net operating income (diluted) $1.82 $1.51
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Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding (in millions):
Basic 136.2 135.1
Diluted 137.6 137.8
Net operating income is a non-GAAP measure. As calculated by the Company, net
operating income is net income available to ordinary shareholders, excluding net
realized gains and losses on investments and net realized and unrealized gains
and losses on all derivatives (except for gains and losses on weather and energy
risk management derivatives). These items are excluded because they are not
considered by management to be relevant indicators of the performance of or
trends in XL's core business operations, but rather of the investment and credit
markets in general. Management believes that the presentation of net operating
income provides useful information regarding XL's results of operations because
it follows industry practice, is followed closely by securities analysts and
rating agencies, and enables investors and securities analysts to make
performance comparisons with XL's peers in the insurance industry. This measure
may not however be comparable to similarly titled measures used by companies
outside of the insurance industry. Investors are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on net operating income as a non-GAAP measure in assessing XL's overall
financial performance.
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XL CAPITAL LTD
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share and share amounts)
(Unaudited)
As at March 31, As at December 31,
2003 2002
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Balance Sheet Data:
Total investments available for sale $17,207,273 $16,059,733
Net payable for investments purchased 1,668,469 1,546,276
Cash and cash equivalents 3,152,328 3,557,815
Investments in affiliates 1,729,593 1,750,005
Intangible assets 1,652,998 1,653,700
Total assets 37,461,625 35,647,369
Unpaid losses and loss expenses 13,496,875 13,202,736
Deposit liabilities and future policy benefit
reserves 4,980,912 4,889,996
Notes payable and debt 1,884,158 1,877,957
Total shareholders' equity 6,812,245 6,569,589
Total ordinary shareholders' equity (1) 6,294,745 6,052,089
Ordinary shares outstanding 136,560,490 136,063,184
Book value per ordinary share $46.09 $44.48
Note:
(1) Excluding preference share capital of $517,500.
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