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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K - Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________________ to _______________________
Commission Registrant, State of Incorporation I.R.S. Employer
File Number Address and Telephone Number Identification No.
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1-11255 AMERCO 88-0106815
(A Nevada Corporation)
1325 Airmotive Way, Suite 100
Reno, Nevada 89502-3239
Telephone (775) 688-6300
2-38498 U-Haul International, Inc. 86-0663060
(A Nevada Corporation)
2727 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Telephone (602) 263-6645
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of Each Exchange
Registrant Title of Class on Which Registered
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AMERCO Series A 8 1/2% New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock
U-Haul International, Inc. None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Registrant Title of Class
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AMERCO Common
U-Haul International, Inc. None
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
22,379,787 shares of AMERCO common stock, $0.25 par value, were
outstanding at June 29, 2000. The aggregate market value of AMERCO
common stock held by non-affiliates (i.e., stock held by persons other than
officers, directors and 5% shareholders of AMERCO) was $152,957,730.
The aggregate market value was computed using the closing price for the
common stock trading on NASDAQ on June 26, 2000.
5,385 shares of U-Haul International, Inc. common stock, $0.01 par
value, were outstanding at June 29, 2000. None of these shares were held by
non-affiliates. U-Haul International, Inc. meets the conditions set forth
in General Instructions (I)(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-K and is therefore filing
this Form with the reduced disclosure format.
Portions of AMERCO's Proxy Statement relating to its Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on September 8, 2000, are incorporated by reference in
Part III hereof.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS...................................... 3
A. AMERCO................................... 3
B. HISTORY.................................. 3
C. MOVING AND STORAGE OPERATIONS............ 4
D. REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS................... 5
E. INSURANCE OPERATIONS..................... 6
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.................................... 9
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS............................. 9
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF
SECURITY HOLDERS.............................. 9
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS............... 10
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA....................... 11
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.................................... 13
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK............................. 23
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY
DATA.......................................... 23
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE ................................... 23
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF
THE REGISTRANTS............................... 24
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION........................ 24
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT......................... 24
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS.................................. 24
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT
SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K............. 25
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
A. AMERCO
AMERCO, a Nevada corporation (AMERCO), is the holding company for
U-Haul International, Inc. (U-Haul), Amerco Real Estate Company (Real
Estate), Republic Western Insurance Company (Republic) and Oxford Life
Insurance Company (Oxford). Throughout this Form 10-K, unless the
context otherwise requires, the term "AMERCO" includes all of its
subsidiaries. AMERCO's executive offices are located at 1325 Airmotive
Way, Suite 100, Reno, Nevada 89502-3239, and the telephone number is
(775) 688-6300. As used in this Form 10-K, all references to a fiscal
year refer to AMERCO's fiscal year ended March 31 of that year. Republic
and Oxford are consolidated on the basis of calendar years ended
December 31. Accordingly, all references to the years 1999, 1998 and 1997
correspond to AMERCO's fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
AMERCO has four industry segments represented by Moving and Storage
Operations (U-Haul), Real Estate, Property and Casualty Insurance
(Republic) and Life Insurance (Oxford). See Note 21 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for financial information
regarding the industry segments.
Moving and Storage Operations
Moving and self-storage operations consist of the rental of trucks
and trailers, sale of moving aids such as boxes and the rental of self-
storage spaces to the do-it-yourself mover. Operations are conducted
using the registered tradename U-Haul throughout
the United States and Canada.
Real Estate Operations
Real Estate owns approximately 90% of U-Haul's real estate assets,
including U-Haul Center and Storage locations. The remainder of the real
estate assets are owned by various U-Haul entities. Real Estate is
responsible for managing all of the properties including the
environmental risks of the properties. Real Estate is responsible for
the purchase of all properties used by AMERCO or any of its subsidiaries.
Real Estate also handles all the dispositions (sale or lease) of unused
real estate.
Property and Casualty Insurance
Republic originates and reinsures property and casualty-type
insurance products for various market participants, including independent
third parties, U-Haul's customers, independent dealers and AMERCO.
Life Insurance
Oxford originates and reinsures annuities, life, credit life and
disability, health and Medicare supplement insurance. Oxford also
administers the self-insured employee health and dental plans for AMERCO.
On November 21, 1997, Oxford purchased all of the issued and
outstanding shares of Encore Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries
(Encore). Encore's primary subsidiary is North American Insurance
Company (NAI). NAI's premium volume is primarily from the sale of credit
life and disability products, and Medicare supplement insurance. NAI
owns all of the issued and outstanding common shares of North American
Fire & Casualty Insurance Company (NAFCIC), a property and casualty
company. In December 1998, NAFCIC was sold to Republic.
On November 24, 1997, Oxford purchased all of the issued and
outstanding shares of Safe Mate Life Insurance Company (Safe Mate). As
of November 1, 1998, Safe Mate merged into Oxford. Safe Mate's business
was the sale of credit life and disability products.
B. HISTORY
U-Haul was founded in 1945 under the name "U-Haul Trailer Rental
Company". From 1945 to 1974, U-Haul rented trailers and, starting in
1959, trucks on a one-way and In-Town basis through
independent dealers. Since 1974, U-Haul has developed a network of owned
rental centers (U-Haul Centers) through which U-Haul rents its trucks and
trailers and provides related products and services (e.g., the sale and
installation of hitches, as well as the sale of boxes and moving supplies).
At March 31, 2000, U-Haul's distribution network included 1,200 U-Haul
Centers and 14,500 independent dealers.
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C. MOVING AND STORAGE OPERATIONS
Business Strategies
The U-Haul business strategy remains focused on do-it-yourself
moving and self-storage customers. U-Haul believes that customer access,
in terms of truck or trailer availability and proximity of rental
locations, is critical to its success. Under the U-Haul name, our
strategy is to offer, in an integrated manner over an extensive and
geographically diverse network of 15,700 Company-owned Centers and
independent dealers, a wide range of products and services to do-it-
yourself moving and self-storage customers.
Moving Operations
U-Haul has a variety of product offerings. Rental trucks are
designed with do-it-yourself customers in mind. U-Haul trailers are
suited to the low profile of many newly manufactured automobiles. As of
March 31, 2000, the U-Haul rental equipment fleet consisted of 97,000
trucks, 80,300 trailers and 19,200 tow dollies. Additionally, U-Haul
provides support rental items such as furniture pads and bumper hitches.
Approximately 90% of U-Haul's rental revenue is from do-it-yourself
movers. Moving rentals include:
(i) In-Town rentals, where the equipment is
returned to the originating U-Haul location and
(ii) one-way rentals, where the equipment is returned to a U-Haul
location in another city.
U-Haul's truck and trailer rental business tends to be seasonal,
with proportionally more transactions and revenues generated in the
spring and summer months than during the balance of the year.
U-Haul also sells a wide selection of moving supplies that include
boxes, tape and packaging materials. U-Haul Centers also sell and
install hitches and towing systems, and sell propane.
U-Haul offers protection packages such as:
(i) Safemove - which provides moving customers
with a damage waiver, cargo protection and medical and life
coverage and
(ii) Safestor - which provides self-storage
rental customers with various types of protection for their goods
in storage.
Independent dealers receive U-Haul equipment on a consignment basis
and are paid a commission on gross revenues generated from their rentals.
U-Haul maintains contracts with its independent dealers that may typically
be terminated upon 30 days written notice by either party.
U-Haul designs and manufactures its truck van boxes, trailers and
various other support rental equipment items. Truck chassis are
manufactured by both foreign and domestic truck manufacturers. These
chassis receive certain post-delivery modifications and are joined with
van boxes at strategically located Company-owned manufacturing and
assembly facilities in the United States.
U-Haul services and maintains its trucks and trailers through an
extensive preventive-maintenance program, generally performed at Company-
owned facilities located at or near U-Haul Centers. Major repairs are
performed either by the chassis manufacturers' dealers or by Company-
owned repair shops, and U-Haul takes advantage of manufacturers'
warranties.
Competition
The moving truck and trailer rental market is highly competitive
and dominated by national operators in both the In-Town
and one-way markets. Recently two major competitors combined.
Budget Rent-A-Car acquired Ryder TRS (Ryder Truck Rentals). Management
believes that this merger will not have a material adverse effect on AMERCO's
financial position or operating results. Management believes that there are
two distinct users of rental trucks: commercial users and do-it-yourself users.
U-Haul focuses on the do-it-yourself mover. U-Haul believes that the principal
competitive factors are convenience of rental locations, availability of
quality rental equipment and price.
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Self-Storage Business
U-Haul entered the self-storage business in 1974 and since then has
increased the rentable square footage of its storage locations through
the acquisition of existing facilities and new construction. Ten percent
of U-Haul's rental revenue is generated from storage. In addition, U-Haul
has entered into management agreements to manage self-storage properties
owned by others. U-Haul has also entered into a strategic and financial
partnership with Private Mini Storage Realty, L.P., a Texas-based operator
of self-storage properties.
Through over 900 owned or managed storage locations in the United
States and Canada, U-Haul offers for rent more than 29.1 million square
feet of self-storage space. U-Haul's self-storage facility locations
range in sizes up to 152,000 square feet of storage space, with
individual storage units in sizes from 15 square feet to 400 square feet.
The primary market for storage rooms is the storage of household
goods. With the addition of over 20,000 storage rooms during fiscal year
2000, the average occupancy rate of facilities operating over one year
was 84.1%, with modest seasonal variations. During fiscal year 2000,
delinquent rentals as a percentage of total storage rentals were
approximately 6.8%. U-Haul considers this rate to be satisfactory.
Competition
The primary competition for a U-Haul self-storage location is other
storage facilities within a trade area offering a comparable level of
convenience to the customer.
Employees
As of March 31, 2000, U-Haul's non-seasonal work force consisted of
15,800 full and part-time employees.
D. REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS
Real Estate Operations
Real Estate has responsibility for actively marketing properties
available for sale or lease. Real Estate is also responsible for
managing any environmental risks associated with AMERCO's real estate.
Environmental Matters
Compliance with environmental requirements of federal, state and
local governments significantly affects Real Estate's business
operations. Among other things, these requirements regulate the
discharge of materials into the water, air and land and govern the use
and disposal of hazardous substances. Real Estate is aware of issues
regarding hazardous substances on the properties. Real Estate regularly
makes capital and operating expenditures to stay in compliance with
environmental laws. Since 1988, Real Estate has managed a testing and
removal program for underground storage tanks. Under this program, over
3,000 tanks have been removed at a cost of $40.0 million.
A subsidiary of U-Haul, INW Company (INW), owns one property located
within two different state hazardous substance sites in the State of
Washington. The sites are referred to as the "Yakima Valley Spray Site" and
the "Yakima Railroad Area." INW has been named as a "potentially liable
party" (PLP) under state law with respect to this property as it relates to
both sites.
Based upon the information currently available to Real Estate,
compliance with the environmental laws and its share of the costs of
investigation and cleanup of known hazardous waste sites are not
expected to have a material adverse effect on AMERCO's financial
position or operating results.
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E. INSURANCE OPERATIONS
Business Strategies
Republic's principal business strategy is to provide specialty
insurance for personal, commercial and reinsurance markets. Republic
focuses on selected regional and under-served customers through managing
general agents, independent agents and brokers.
Oxford's business strategy is long-term capital growth through
direct writing of annuity, credit life and disability, universal life and
Medicare supplement insurance. Currently, Oxford is pursuing this growth
strategy of increased direct writing via acquisitions of small insurance
companies, expanded distribution channels and product enhancement and
diversity. The acquisitions of North American Insurance Company and Safe
Mate Life Insurance Company in 1997 represent a significant movement
toward this long-term goal. Oxford has significantly expanded its
distribution channels and administrative capabilities through these
acquisitions.
Investments
Republic and Oxford investments must comply with the insurance laws
of the state of domicile. These laws prescribe the type, quality and
concentration of investments that may be made. Moreover, in order to be
considered an acceptable reinsurer by cedents and intermediaries, a
reinsurer must offer financial security. The quality and liquidity of
invested assets are important considerations in determining such
security.
The investment philosophies of Republic and Oxford emphasize
protection of principal through the purchase of investment grade fixed-
income securities. Approximately 88.0% of Republic's and 88.2% of
Oxford's fixed-income securities consist of investment grade securities
(NAIC-2 or greater). The maturity distributions are designed to provide
sufficient liquidity to meet future cash needs.
Reinsurance
Republic and Oxford assume and cede insurance from and to other
insurers and members of various reinsurance pools and associations.
Reinsurance arrangements are utilized to provide greater diversification
of risk and to minimize exposure to large risks. However, the original
insurer retains primary liability to the policyholder should the assuming
insurer not be able to meet its obligations under the reinsurance
agreements.
Regulation
Republic and Oxford are subject to regulation throughout the United
States. The regulation extends to such matters as licensing companies
and agents, restricting the types, quality or quantity of investments,
regulating capital and surplus and actuarial reserve maintenance, setting
solvency standards, filing of annual and other reports on financial
position, and regulating trade practices. State laws also regulate
transactions and dividends between an insurance company and its parent or
affiliates, and generally require prior approval or notification for any
change in control of the insurance subsidiary. Republic's unpaid loss and
loss expenses are certified annually by an independent actuarial
consulting firm as required by state regulation.
In the past few years, the insurance and reinsurance regulatory
framework has been subjected to increased scrutiny by the National
Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), federal and state
legislatures and insurance regulators. These regulators are considering
increased regulations, with an emphasis on insurance company investment
and solvency issues. It is not possible to predict the future impact of
changing state and federal regulations on the operations of Republic and
Oxford.
Republic and Oxford are in compliance with NAIC minimum risk-based
capitalization requirements for insurance companies as of December 31, 1999.
Competition
The highly competitive insurance industry includes a large number
of property and casualty insurance companies and life insurance
companies. In addition, the marketplace now includes financial service
firms offering both insurance and financial products. Many competitors
have been in business for a longer period of time or possess
substantially greater financial resources. Competition in the insurance
business is based upon price, product design and services rendered to
producers and policyholders.
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Employees
Republic's non-seasonal work force consists of 386 full and part-
time employees.
Oxford's non-seasonal work force consists of 160 full and part-time
employees.
Life Insurance
Oxford offers annuities, life, credit life and disability, and
Medicare supplement insurance products, both as a direct writer and as an
assuming reinsurer. In addition, Oxford administers self-insured group
health and dental plans for AMERCO. Reinsurance arrangements are entered
into with unaffiliated reinsurers. Oxford's subsidiary, North American
Insurance Company underwrites credit life and disability and Medicare
supplement insurance.
Property and Casualty
Republic's business activities consist of three basic areas: U-Haul,
direct and assumed reinsurance underwriting. U-Haul underwritings include
coverage for U-Haul customers, independent dealers and employees of AMERCO.
For the year ended December 31, 1999, approximately 18.3% of Republic's
written premiums resulted from U-Haul underwriting activities. Republic's
direct underwriting is done through company-employed underwriters and
selected general agents. The products provided include liability coverage
for rental vehicle lessees, storage rental properties, coverage for commercial
multiple peril, nonstandard auto, mobile homes and excess workers' compensation.
Republic's assumed reinsurance underwriting is done via broker markets. In an
effort to decrease risk, Republic has entered into various catastrophe cover
policies to limit its exposure.
The liability for reported and unreported losses is based on both
Republic's historical and industry averages. Unpaid loss adjustment expenses
are based on historical ratios of loss adjustment expenses paid to losses paid.
The liability for unpaid claims and unpaid claims expenses is based on estimates
of the amount necessary to settle all claims as of the statement date. Both
reported and unreported losses are included in the liability. Republic updates
the liability estimate as additional facts regarding claim costs become
available. These estimates are subject to uncertainty and variation due to
numerous factors. In estimating reserves, no attempt is made to isolate
inflation from the combined effect of other factors including inflation. Unpaid
losses and unpaid loss expenses are not discounted.
Activity in the liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment
expenses is summarized as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Balance at January 1 $ 344,748 384,816 332,674
Less reinsurance recoverable 68,135 75,286 60,319
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Net balance at January 1 276,613 309,530 272,355
Incurred related to:
Current year 135,382 116,069 132,291
Prior years 8,468 (8,827) 23,192
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Total incurred 143,850 107,242 155,483
Paid related to:
Current year 55,136 36,407 28,972
Prior years 94,606 103,752 89,336
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Total paid 149,742 140,159 118,308
Net balance at December 31 270,721 276,613 309,530
Plus reinsurance recoverable 64,137 68,135 75,286
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Balance at December 31 $ 334,858 344,748 384,816
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As a result of changes in estimates of insured events in prior
years, the provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses (net of
reinsurance recoveries of $27.9 million) increased by $8.4 million in 1999.
The table on page 8 illustrates the change in unpaid loss and loss
adjustment expenses. First line - reserves as originally reported at the
end of the stated year. Second section, reading down, - cumulative
amounts paid as of the end of successive years with respect to that
reserve. Third section, reading down, - revised estimates of the
original recorded reserve as of the end of successive years. Last
section - compares the latest revised estimated reserve amount to the
reserve amount as originally established. This last section is
cumulative and should not be summed.
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Unpaid Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses
December 31
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1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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(in thousands)
Unpaid Loss and Loss
Adjustment Expenses: $207,939 226,324 236,019 238,762 314,482 329,741 341,981 332,674 384,816 344,748 334,858
Paid (Cumulative)
as of:
One year later 50,992 55,128 65,532 83,923 70,382 86,796 89,041 89,336 103,752 94,606
Two years later 87,850 97,014 105,432 123,310 115,467 139,247 150,001 161,613 178,455
Three years later 116,043 120,994 126,390 153,030 146,640 173,787 195,855 208,168
Four years later 132,703 133,338 143,433 173,841 166,068 198,434 226,815
Five years later 142,159 144,764 153,730 181,677 181,174 219,425
Six years later 151,227 152,424 160,875 191,938 194,652
Seven years later 158,043 157,979 168,975 200,281
Eight years later 162,038 163,860 175,364
Nine years later 167,122 169,681
Ten years later 171,744
Reserve Reestimated
as of:
One year later 206,701 229,447 231,779 251,450 321,058 338,033 353,508 354,776 357,733 339,602
Two years later 206,219 221,450 224,783 254,532 323,368 340,732 369,852 342,164 364,894
Three years later 199,925 211,998 223,403 253,844 309,936 349,459 328,445 346,578
Four years later 198,986 207,642 214,854 231,536 317,687 302,808 331,897
Five years later 197,890 200,629 198,320 239,888 267,005 300,180
Six years later 194,601 189,601 210,872 263,843 262,517
Seven years later 189,175 200,556 231,407 259,798
Eight years later 199,075 217,005 227,603
Nine years later 212,331 213,981
Ten years later 209,693
Cumulative Redundancy
(Deficiency) $ (1,754) 12,343 8,416 (21,036) 51,965 29,561 10,084 (13,904) 19,922 5,146
Retro Premium
Recoverable $ 10,277 7,241 2,329 (1,206) 6,044 4,430 10,803 7,956 4,918 6,797
Reestimated Reserve:
Amount (Cumulative) $ 8,523 19,584 10,745 (22,242) 58,009 33,991 20,887 (5,948) 24,840 11,943
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
AMERCO subsidiaries own property, plant and equipment that are utilized
in the manufacture, repair and rental of U-Haul equipment and that provide
office space for the Company. Such facilities exist throughout the United
States and Canada. The majority of land and buildings used by U-Haul is owned
in fee and is substantially unencumbered. U-Haul also manages storage
facilities owned by others. In addition, U-Haul owns certain real estate not
currently used in its operations. U-Haul operates 1,200 U-Haul Centers
(including Company-owned storage locations), manages 206 storage centers and
operates 12 manufacturing and assembly facilities. U-Haul also operates 100
repair facilities located at or near a U-Haul Center.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the normal course of business, AMERCO is a defendant in a number of
suits and claims. AMERCO is also a party to several administrative
proceedings arising from state and local provisions that regulate the
removal and/or cleanup of underground fuel storage tanks. It is the opinion
of management that none of the suits, claims or proceedings involving
AMERCO, individually or in the aggregate, are expected to result in a
material loss. See "Item 1. Business - Environmental Matters".
Reference is made to Note 15 in Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements for a discussion of stockholder litigation and California overtime
litigation.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matter was submitted to a vote of the security holders during the
fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report, through the
solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
As of June 29, 2000, there were approximately 3,400 holders of record
of AMERCO's common stock.
AMERCO's common stock has been traded on NASDAQ National Market
(NASDAQ) since November 1994 under the symbol "UHAL". The following table
sets forth the high and low closing prices of the common stock of AMERCO
trading on NASDAQ for the periods indicated.
For the Years Ended March 31,
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2000 1999
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High Low High Low
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First quarter 25 1/2 20 3/8 33 9/16 28 5/8
Second quarter 28 9/16 22 1/4 29 1/2 21 1/8
Third quarter 29 3/4 23 3/8 29 20 1/8
Fourth quarter 26 63/64 16 1/2 29 20 11/16
AMERCO has not declared any cash dividends to common stockholders for
the two most recent fiscal years.
AMERCO does not have a formal dividend policy. AMERCO's Board of
Directors periodically considers the advisability of declaring and paying
dividends in light of existing circumstances. AMERCO does not intend to pay
dividends in the foreseeable future. See Note 20 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements in Item 8 for a discussion of certain statutory
restrictions on the ability of the insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends
to AMERCO.
See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8
for a discussion of AMERCO's non-cash dividends. See Note 6 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for a discussion of changes to
common shares outstanding.
The common stock of U-Haul is wholly-owned by AMERCO. As a result, no
active trading market exists for the purchase and sale of such common stock.
No cash dividends were declared to AMERCO by U-Haul during the two most
recent fiscal years.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
For the Years Ended March 31,
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2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands, except share, per share data and ratios)
Summary of Operations:
Rental revenue and net sales $ 1,339,348 1,255,493 1,194,948 1,146,751 1,107,782
Premiums, net investment and interest income 344,022 299,286 230,308 238,628 217,309
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1,683,370 1,554,779 1,425,256 1,385,379 1,325,091
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Operating expenses
and cost of sales (5) 1,030,821 983,422 920,284 882,472 853,427
Benefits, losses and amortization of
deferred acquisition costs 244,579 208,281 189,770 190,623 154,795
Lease expense 136,044 118,742 89,879 85,973 69,097
Depreciation, net (3) 87,647 73,066 69,655 66,742 83,989
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1,499,091 1,383,511 1,269,588 1,225,810 1,161,308
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Earnings 184,279 171,268 155,668 159,569 163,783
Interest expense 81,532 73,658 79,369 76,041 67,557
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Pretax earnings 102,747 97,610 76,299 83,528 96,226
Income tax expense (36,922) (35,101) (27,643) (29,344) (35,832)
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Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt 65,825 62,509 48,656 54,184 60,394
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment
of debt, net (8) (9) (10) (11) (334) - (13,672) (2,319) -
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Net earnings $ 65,491 62,509 34,984 51,865 60,394
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Earnings per common share
(both basic and diluted):
Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt per
common share (2) (4) $ 2.39 2.07 1.28 1.44 1.33
Net earnings (2) (4) (8) (9) (10) (11) 2.37 2.07 .66 1.35 1.33
Weighted average common shares
outstanding (4) 21,934,390 21,937,686 21,896,101 25,479,651 35,736,335
Cash dividends declared:
Preferred stock $ 13,641 17,414 20,766 16,875 12,964
Common stock - - - - -
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (1) 1.71 1.73 1.56 1.64 1.90
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA, continued
AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
For the Years Ended March 31,
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2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands, except share, per share data and ratios)
Balance Sheet Data:
Property, plant and
equipment, net $ 1,382,662 1,294,824 1,275,756 1,247,066 1,316,715
Total assets 3,125,225 3,087,503 2,913,277 2,718,994 2,823,407
Notes and loans payable 1,137,840 1,114,748 1,025,323 983,550 998,220
Stockholders' equity (4) (11) 585,294 616,025 595,059 602,320 649,548
Other information:
EBITDAR (6) 455,804 404,112 359,369 339,906 335,307
Operating profit margin (7) 13.6% 13.6% 13.0% 13.6% 14.1%
(1) For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, "earnings" consists of pretax earnings from operations
plus total fixed charges excluding interest capitalized during the period and "fixed charges" consists of interest expense,
preferred stock dividends, capitalized interest, amortization of debt expense and discounts and one-third of the Company's
annual rental expense (which AMERCO believes is a reasonable approximation of the interest factor of such rentals).
(2) Earnings and net earnings per common share were computed after giving effect to the dividends on the Company's Series B
floating rate stock for the years ended March 31, 2000, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
(3) Reflects the change in estimated residual value during the years ended March 31, 1998 and 1996.
(4) Reflects the acquisition of treasury shares acquired pursuant to the Shoen Litigation as discussed in
"Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Stockholder Litigation".
(5) Reflects the adoption of Statement of Position 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained
for Internal Use" during the year ended March 31, 1998.
(6) EBITDAR is defined as earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization and lease expense (100%).
EBITDAR is presented because the Company believes it is a widely accepted financial indicator of an entity's ability to
incur and service debt.
(7) Operating profit margin - Earnings from operations plus 1/3 lease expense divided by total revenues.
(8) Reflects the early extinguishment of debt with notional amounts totaling $76.0 million and $255.0 million during
fiscal year 1998.
(9) Reflects the early extinguishment of debt and long-term notes with notional amounts totaling $76.3 million and
$86.2 million, respectively, during fiscal year 1997.
(10) Reflects the early extinguishment of Medium-Term Notes and Bond Backed Asset Trust certificates with notional amounts
totaling $50.0 million and $100.0 million, respectively, during fiscal year 2000.
(11) Reflects the redemption of $25 million, $50 million and $25 million of Series B Preferred Stock in fiscal years 2000, 1999
and 1998, respectively.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements. Additional
written or oral forward-looking statements may be made by AMERCO from
time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or
otherwise. Management believes such forward-looking statements are
within the meaning of the safe-harbor provisions. Such statements may
include, but not be limited to, projections of revenues, income or loss,
estimates of capital expenditures, plans for future operations, products
or services and financing needs or plans, as well as assumptions relating
to the foregoing. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate",
"estimate", "project" and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made.
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and
uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future
events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth
in, contemplated by or underlying the forward-looking statements. The
following disclosures, as well as other statements in this report
and in the Notes to AMERCO's Consolidated Financial Statements, describe
factors, among others, that could contribute to or cause such
differences, or that could affect AMERCO's stock price.
General
Information on fiscal year and industry segments is incorporated by
reference to "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Notes
1, 20 and 21 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements". The notes
discuss the principles of consolidation, summarized consolidated
financial information and industry segment and geographic area data,
respectively. In consolidation, all intersegment premiums are eliminated
and the benefits, losses and expenses are retained by the insurance
companies.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $237.7 million,
$159.5 million and $180.6 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. Details by material segment follows:
Moving and Storage Operations
Cash provided by operating activities was $147.5 million, $128.5
million and $109.8 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The increase from fiscal year 1999 to fiscal year 2000 is
partially due to an increase in net income. The increase from fiscal
year 1998 to fiscal year 1999 is also partially due to increased net
income.
Real Estate Operations
Cash provided by operating activities was $24.8 million,
$38.0 million and $92.5 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The decrease in fiscal year 2000, is due to a decrease in
the intercompany payable. In fiscal year 1999, proceeds received from
the sale of real estate was used to pay down the intercompany payable.
Property and Casualty
Cash provided (used) by operating activities was $(11.1) million,
$(21.7) million and $23.8 million for the years ended December 31, 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively. The 1999 to 1998 change resulted mainly
from the increased funds withheld liability, decreased paid losses
recoverable and a smaller decrease in loss and loss adjustment expense
reserves. This was offset by increased premiums and agent's balances
and the intercompany receivable due from affiliates. The 1998 to 1997
change resulted mainly from an increase in paid losses recoverable and
the change in loss and loss expense reserves partially offset by increased
net income and decreased accounts receivable.
Republic's cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment
portfolio were $6.0 million, $6.1 million and $16.3 million at December
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. This balance reflects funds in
transition from maturity proceeds to long-term investments. This level
of liquid assets, combined with budgeted cash flow, is adequate to meet
periodic needs. Capital and operating budgets allow Republic to schedule
cash needs in accordance with investment and underwriting proceeds.
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Life Insurance
Cash provided by operating activities was $22.2 million, $34.6
million and $8.2 million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997, respectively. The decrease in cash flows from operating activities
in 1999 relates to paid loss experience. The increase in cash flows from
operating activities in 1998 relates to the increased premium production
in the credit insurance and Medicare supplement areas.
Oxford's primary sources of cash are premiums, receipts from
interest-sensitive products and investment income. The primary uses of
cash are operating costs and benefit payments to policyholders. Matching
the investment portfolio to the cash flow demands of the types of
insurance being written is an important consideration. Benefit and claim
statistics are continually monitored to provide projections of future
cash requirements.
In addition to cash flows from operating and financing activities,
a substantial amount of liquid funds is available through Oxford's short-
term portfolio. Short-term investments aggregated $30.7 million, $63.4
million and $13.4 million at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Management believes that the overall sources of liquidity
will continue to meet foreseeable cash needs.
Consolidated Group
To meet the needs of its customers, U-Haul must maintain a large
inventory of fixed asset rental items. At March 31, 2000, net property,
plant and equipment represented approximately 66.6% of total assets from
non-insurance operations and approximately 44.2% of consolidated assets.
In fiscal year 2000, gross capital expenditures for property, plant and
equipment were $417.6 million, as compared to $298.5 million and
$392.3 million in fiscal years 1999 and 1998, respectively. These
expenditures primarily reflect the replacement of certain rental trucks and
trailers. The capital needs required to fund these acquisitions were funded
with internally generated funds from operations and lease financings.
During each of the fiscal years ending March 31, 2001, 2002 and
2003, U-Haul estimates gross capital expenditures will average
approximately $325 million primarily reflecting rental fleet rotation.
This level of capital expenditures, combined with a potential range of
$30-$115 million in annual long-term debt maturities, are expected to
create annual average funding needs of approximately $355-$440 million.
Management estimates that U-Haul will fund 100% of these requirements
with leases and internally generated funds, including proceeds from the
disposition of older trucks and other asset sales.
Moving and Storage Operations
U-Haul's stockholder's equity was $435.4 million, $384.7 million
and $342.9 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The
increase in fiscal year 2000 was due to earnings. The increase in fiscal
year 1999 was due to earnings and to the sale of property to a related party
recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity.
The increase in fiscal year 1998 was due to increased earnings.
Real Estate Operations
Real Estate stockholder's equity was $95.6 million, $79.5 million
and $45.5 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The
increase in fiscal year 2000 was due to earnings. The increase in fiscal
year 1999 was due to earnings and to the sale of property to a related
party recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity. The increase in fiscal year 1998 was due to increased earnings.
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Property and Casualty
Republic maintains a diversified securities investment portfolio,
primarily in bonds at varying maturity levels with 88.0% of the fixed-
income securities consisting of investment grade securities. The
maturity distribution is designed to provide sufficient liquidity to meet
future cash needs. Current liquidity remains strong, with current
invested assets equal to 92.9% of total liabilities.
The liability for reported and unreported losses are based upon
both Republic's historical and industry averages. Unpaid loss adjustment
expenses are based on historical ratios of loss adjustment expenses paid
to losses paid. Unpaid loss and loss expenses are not discounted.
Republic's stockholder's equity was $208.5 million, $211.4 million
and $195.4 million at December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Republic considers current stockholder's equity to be adequate to support
future growth and absorb unforeseen risk events. Republic does not use
debt or equity issues to increase capital and therefore has no exposure
to capital market conditions.
Life Insurance
Oxford's stockholder's equity was $88.1 million, $93.6 million and
$85.8 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Oxford did not pay
dividends to its parent during 1999, 1998 or 1997.
Applicable laws and regulations of the State of Arizona require
Republic and Oxford to maintain minimum capital determined in accordance
with statutory accounting practices. Such amount is $1.0 million and
$0.4 million, for Republic and Oxford, respectively. In addition, the amount
of dividends that can be paid to stockholders by insurance companies domiciled
in the State of Arizona is limited. Any dividend in excess of the limit
requires prior regulatory approval. Statutory surplus which can be distributed
as dividends without regulatory approval at December 31, 1999 is $16.1 million
and $1.4 million for Republic and Oxford, respectively at December 31, 1999.
These restrictions are not expected to have a material adverse effect on
the ability of the Company to meet its cash obligations. Oxford issued a
surplus note to AMERCO on December 31, 1998 for $10.0 million.
Approval by the Arizona Department of Insurance is required prior to
payment of principal and interest.
Credit Agreements
AMERCO's operations are funded by various credit and financing
arrangements, including unsecured long-term borrowings, unsecured medium-
term notes and revolving lines of credit with domestic and foreign banks.
To finance its fleet of trucks and trailers, U-Haul routinely enters into
sale and leaseback transactions. As of March 31, 2000, AMERCO had
$1,137.8 million in total notes and loans outstanding and unutilized
committed lines of credit of approximately $241.0 million.
Certain of AMERCO's credit agreements contain restrictive financial
and other covenants, including, among others, covenants with respect to
incurring additional indebtedness, issuing mandatory repayment preferred
stock, maintaining certain financial ratios and placing certain
additional liens on its properties and assets. At March 31, 2000, AMERCO
was in compliance with these covenants.
Reference is made to Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Results of Operations - Consolidated
Rental Revenue
Rental revenue, net of commission expense was $1,150.5 million,
$1,074.2 million and $1,018.7 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively. Details by material segment follow:
Moving and Storage Operations
Rental revenue was $1,148.2 million, $1,072.1 million and $1,016.2
million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The increase
from fiscal year 1999 to fiscal year 2000 was primarily due to the growth
in truck rental revenues which benefited from transactional growth and
reflects a higher average revenue per transaction. The increase from
fiscal year 1998 to fiscal year 1999 also reflects a growth in truck
rental revenues benefiting from transactional growth reflecting increased
utilization.
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Real Estate Operations
Rental revenue, before intercompany eliminations, were $73.4 million,
$74.0 million and $69.9 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. Intercompany rental revenue was $71.0 million, $71.9
million and $67.4 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The decrease from fiscal year 1999 to fiscal year 2000
was $0.6 million. Rental revenue was consistent between fiscal year 1999 and
fiscal year 2000. The increase from 1998 to 1999 reflects the addition
of new system operating companies.
Net Sales
Net sales revenues were $188.8 million, $181.3 million and $176.2
million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Revenue
growth from the sale of moving support items (i.e. boxes, etc.) and
propane resulted in the increase for each year.
Premiums
Premium revenues, after intercompany eliminations, were $262.1
million, $226.8 million and $164.6 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively. Details by material segment follow:
Property and Casualty
Premium revenues, before intercompany eliminations, were $173.8
million, $145.3 million and $155.9 million for the years ended December
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The 1999 premium increase
resulted from assumed treaty reinsurance which increased to $80.7
million, $51.2 million and $49.1 million in the years ended December 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Republic underwrites professional
reinsurance via broker markets and premiums in this area increased due to
the agricultural reinsurance business. Direct multiple peril and general agency
premium increased to $25.0 million and $17.8 million in 1999 compared to
$21.0 million and $6.5 million in 1998, and $16.5 million and $5.8 million
in 1997, respectively. This increase was reduced by rental industry earnings,
which decreased to $50.3 million in 1999 from $66.6 million in 1998 and
$84.5 million in 1997, respectively. This decrease results from the
restructuring of the U-Haul Business Auto General Liability policy.
The deductible was changed at April 1, 1999 from a flat deductible to a 95%
deductible. This reduced premium by $19.6 million in 1999 as compared to 1998.
This resulted in a savings of $0.6 million in premium taxes for policy year
1999.
Life Insurance
Premium revenues, before intercompany eliminations, were $96.4
million, $94.5 million and $29.7 million for the years ended December 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. During 1999, Oxford realized premium
increases from 1998 and 1997 in the areas of Medicare supplement, credit
life and disability, and single premium whole life insurance products.
Oxford increased Medicare supplement premium through the reinsurance of a
block of policies and by adding direct premium from the acquisition of
NAI in 1997, increasing premiums by $6.7 million from 1998 and $35.4
million from 1997. Oxford's single premium whole life product accounts
for an additional $2.9 million of premiums in 1999 over 1998 and $5.5
million over 1997. In the area of credit insurance, Oxford increased
direct writings as well as reduced the amount ceded to outside
reinsurers. These factors contributed to a $3.5 million increase in
premium from 1998 and $28.4 million from 1997. As expected, premium
decreases resulted from the termination of non-essential NAI lines,
fewer annuitizations and from the sale of NAFCIC. These changes accounted
for an $11.2 million decrease in premiums in 1999 from 1998 and $2.6 million
decrease from 1997.
Net Investment and Interest Income
Net investment and interest income was $82.0 million, $72.4 million
and $65.7 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Details
by material segment follow:
Moving and Storage Operations
Interest income was $19.5 million, $12.9 million and $13.1 million
in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The increase during
fiscal year 2000 in interest reflects higher average note receivable
balances.
Real Estate Operations
Net investment and interest income was $7.0 million, $4.5 million
and $0.6 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The
increase in fiscal year 2000 is due to interest income received on notes
receivable. The increase in fiscal year 1999 was due to the realized gain
on the sale of property acquired through foreclosure.
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Property and Casualty
Net investment income was $33.0 million, $35.9 million and $31.9
million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The decrease in 1999 from 1998 is attributable to a decrease in invested
assets and a lower yield on reinvested funds. The increase in 1998 over 1997
resulted from enhanced yield provided by an increased investment in preferred
stock.
Life Insurance
Net investment income was $21.3 million, $19.1 million and $17.8
million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The increase is due to improved interest rate spreads on
the retirement savings products. This improvement was realized as a
result of better returns on the investment portfolio.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses were $918.8 million, $876.6 million and $818.6
million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Details by
material segment follow:
Moving and Storage Operations
Operating expenses, before intercompany eliminations, were $931.1
million, $893.0 million and $857.9 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively. The increased expense is due to increased personnel
cost and other administrative costs. Increased liability insurance, due
to transactional growth, continued for fiscal year 2000 from fiscal years
1999 and 1998.
Real Estate Operations
Operating expenses, before intercompany eliminations, were $4.0
million, $6.2 million and $7.7 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively. Real Estate benefited from a reduction in
intercompany management fees charged by an affiliated segment company
during fiscal year 2000 compared to the prior two years.
Property and Casualty
Operating expenses, before intercompany eliminations, were $35.0
million, $35.6 million and $12.6 million for the years ended December 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The 1998 to 1999 decrease resulted
from a $2.9 million write off of a commission in 1997 on an
excess of loss reinsurance contract. Lease expenses increased to $1.9
million for 1999 as compared to $1.3 million and $0.3 million for 1998
and 1997 respectively. All other underwriting expenses consisted of
$13.9 million, $15.5 million and $8.2 million for 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
Life Insurance
Operating expenses, before intercompany eliminations, were $22.8
million, $19.5 million and $6.9 million for the years ended December 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Commissions increased $1.8 million in
1999 in proportion to the increase in new premium. Operating expenses,
still within budgeted expectations, have increased in 1999 due to the
expansion of business volume. The increase from 1997 to 1998 is due to the
commissions and operating expenses related to the acquisition of NAI and
SML.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales was $112.0 million, $106.8 million and $101.7 million
in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Increased material
costs and a higher sales volume related to moving support items
contributed to the fiscal year 2000 increase over fiscal years 1999
and 1998.
Benefits and Losses
Benefits and losses were $209.6 million, $176.6 million and $175.6
million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Details by
material segment follow:
Property and Casualty
Benefits and losses incurred were $150.5 million, $118.9 million
and $165.9 million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The increase from 1998 to 1999 resulted from the increase
in assumed treaty reinsurance claims. The decrease from 1997 to 1998 is due
mainly to the reduction in insurance transactions with U-Haul. This
corresponds to the decrease in the liabilities for unpaid claims and
estimated future losses for current and prior policies for those transactions.
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Life Insurance
Benefits incurred were $59.1 million, $57.7 million and $24.4
million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. This increase is primarily due to Medicare supplement,
which accounts for $4.4 million of benefit increase from 1998 and
$27.0 million from 1997. However, in relation to premium, the percentage
of Medicare supplement benefits dropped by two percentage points in 1999
from 1998. Increases in policyholder reserves for the new whole life product
increased benefits $2.1 million from 1998 and $3.8 million from 1997.
Credit insurance benefits increased from 1998 by $0.8 million and from
1997 by $6.2 million due to increased volume written and retained; loss
ratios for this line have decreased from 1998 and 1997. Annuity benefits
combined with the elimination of non-focused NAI health lines and NAFCIC
reduced benefits from 1998 by $6.0 million and 1997 by $2.4 million.
Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs
Amortization of deferred acquisition costs (DAC) and the value of
business acquired (VOBA) was $35.0 million, $31.7 million and $14.2
million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. DAC consists
of commissions and other policy acquisition costs, which vary with and
are primarily related to the production of new business. The prior year
end commissions and other related expenses are recognized ratably over
the remainder of the policy year. The VOBA asset relates to the future
profits of the credit insurance policies in force when Oxford acquired
NAI. Details by material segment follow:
Property and Casualty
The amortization of DAC for December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was
$13.4 million, $7.4 million and $8.6 million, respectively. The increase
from 1998 to 1999 is due mainly to NAFCIC related DAC expense following
Republic's purchase of NAFCIC from Oxford in December 1998, which increased
to $3.8 million from $0.2 million in 1998. Also contributing was a
$1.9 million increase in the nonaffiliated agents' expense. Field underwriting
expenses increased due to an increase in 1998 written and unearned premiums.
Excess worker's compensation program increased due to 1998 commission expenses
relating to a settlement agreement with the previous general agent. The
decrease from 1997 to 1998 is due to the assumed reinsurance DAC expense and
relates to the decrease in unearned premiums.
Life Insurance
Amortization of DAC and VOBA was $21.6 million, $24.3 million and
$5.6 million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Oxford defers commissions and other policy acquisition
costs on single premium business. These costs are amortized as the
premium is earned over the term of the policy. Oxford continues to
increase its single premium credit business in force, thus increasing
both the deferred costs on the balance sheet and the subsequent
amortization. After Oxford purchased NAI in 1997, Oxford began
amortizing the VOBA asset recognized at purchase. In 1999, Oxford did
not have DAC amortization charges related to NAFCIC that were present in 1998;
1998 amortization was $3.0 million. The increase from 1997 was due primarily
to the credit insurance assumed after the purchase of NAI.
Lease Expense
Lease expense was $135.7 million, $118.7 million and $89.9 million
in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Details by material
segment follow:
Moving and Storage Operations
Lease expense was $132.0 million, $118.4 million and $89.9 million
in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The continued
increase reflects additional leasing activity.
Real Estate Operations
Lease expense for real estate operations was $3.0 million, $0.1
million and $0.1 million for fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. The increase in fiscal year 2000 over the prior years
reflects payments under an operating lease facility with a number of financial
institutions whereby the Company is both lessee and construction agent
developing storage properties.
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Depreciation Expense, net
Depreciation expense, net was $88.3 million, $73.1 million and $69.7
million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Details by
material segment follow:
Moving and Storage Operations
Depreciation expense, net before intercompany elimination was
$79.0 million, $61.0 million and $64.6 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999
and 1998, respectively. The increase in fiscal year 2000 reflects an increase
in depreciation expense on the rental truck fleet. The decrease in fiscal
year 1999 reflects an increase in the gains from the disposition of property,
plant and equipment. During fiscal year 1999, based on an in-depth market
analysis, the estimated salvage value and useful lives of certain rental
equipment was increased. The effect of the change decreased depreciation
expense by $11.1 million in fiscal year 1998. The adjustment reflects
management's best estimate, based on information currently available, of
the estimated salvage value and useful lives of this rental equipment.
Real Estate Operations
Depreciation expense, net before intercompany elimination was
$9.3 million, $12.0 million and $6.4 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999
and 1998, respectively. The decrease in fiscal year 2000 reflects an increase
in gains from the disposition of property, plant and equipment and a decrease
in depreciation on buildings and non-rental equipment. The increase in fiscal
year 1999 reflects a decrease in the gains from the disposition of property,
plant and equipment as well as the increased depreciation expense relating to
the addition of new facilities for operating system companies.
Earnings from Operations
Earnings from operations were $183.9 million, $171.3 million and
$155.7 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Details by material segment follow:
Moving and Storage Operations
Earnings from operations were $102.4 million, $87.0 million and
$78.7 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Increased rental transactions, partially offset by corresponding expenses,
contributed to the earnings gain for the past two fiscal years.
Real Estate Operations
Earnings from operations before intercompany elimination were
$64.0 million, $60.3 million and $58.1 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999
and 1998, respectively. A decrease in intercompany management fees charged
contributed to the earnings increase for fiscal year 2000 compared to the
prior two fiscal years.
Property and Casualty
Earnings from operations were $7.9 million, $19.1 million and $0.7
million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The 1998 to 1999 decrease resulted mainly from Republic's writing off the
1995 American Bonding receivable, lower than forecasted premium volume in
1999 and higher than expected losses on the agricultural business. The
1997 to 1998 increase is due to decreased underwriting expenses and
increased realized gains.
Life Insurance
Earnings from operations were $14.2 million, $12.2 million and
$10.6 million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The increase over prior years reflects improved investment
returns, improving loss ratios in the Medicare supplement business and
better than expected loss experience for the credit business.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $81.5 million, $73.7 million and $79.4 million
in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The increase can be
attributed to an increase in the average cost of debt in fiscal year 2000
over the past two fiscal years. The average debt level outstanding
increased in fiscal year 2000 compared to fiscal year 1999, and
decreased in fiscal year 1999 compared to fiscal year 1998.
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Extraordinary Loss on the Extinguishment of Debt
During fiscal year 2000, AMERCO extinguished $100.0 million of
6.65% Bond Backed Asset Trust certificates (BATs) originally due in
fiscal year 2030 and $50.0 million of 7.05% to 7.10% Medium-Term notes
originally due in fiscal year 2007. This resulted in an extraordinary
loss of $0.3 million, net of tax of $0.2 million ($0.02 per share).
During fiscal year 1998, AMERCO extinguished $76.0 million of
10.27% interest-bearing notes originally due in fiscal year 1999 through
fiscal year 2002. This resulted in an extraordinary loss of $4.0
million, net of tax of $2.4 million ($0.18 per share). AMERCO also
extinguished $255.0 million of 6.43% to 8.13% interest-bearing notes
originally due in fiscal year 1999 through fiscal year 2010. This
resulted in an extraordinary loss of $9.7 million, net of tax of $5.6
million ($0.44 per share).
Earnings of the Consolidated Group
As a result of the foregoing, pretax earnings totaled $102.7
million, $97.6 million and $76.3 million in fiscal years 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively. After providing for income taxes, earnings from
operations were $65.8 million, $62.5 million and $48.7 million in fiscal
years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Following deductions for an
extraordinary loss from the early extinguishment of debt, net earnings
were $65.5 million, $62.5 million and $35.0 million in fiscal years 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively.
Quarterly Results
The table on page 21 presents unaudited quarterly results
for the eight quarters in the period beginning April 1, 1998 and ending
March 31, 2000. AMERCO believes that all necessary adjustments have been
included in the amounts stated below to present fairly, and in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, the selected quarterly
information when read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements incorporated herein by reference. U-Haul moving and storage
operations are seasonal and proportionally more of AMERCO's revenues and
net earnings from its U-Haul moving and storage operations are generated
in the first and second quarters of each fiscal year (April through
September). The operating results for the periods presented are not
necessarily indicative of results for any future period.
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Quarter Ended
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Jun 30 Sep 30 Dec 31 Mar 31
1999 1999 1999 2000
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(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Total revenues $ 439,640 462,696 382,496 398,538
Earnings from operations
before extraordinary loss
on early extinguishment
of debt (2) $ 42,307 42,127 (9,325) (9,284)
Net earnings (loss) $ 42,307 42,127 (9,325) (9,618)
Weighted average common
shares outstanding
Basic 21,953,199 21,964,452 21,975,889 21,844,020
Diluted 22,953,199 22,131,119 - -
Earnings (loss) from operations
before extraordinary loss
on early extinguishment
of debt per common
share (1) (2) (3) $ 1.77 1.77 (0.57) (0.58)
Earnings (loss) per common
share
Basic $ 1.77 1.77 (0.57) (0.60)
Diluted $ 1.70 1.76 - -
Quarter Ended
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Jun 30 Sep 30 Dec 31 Mar 31
1998 1998 1998 1999
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(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Total revenues $ 393,744 444,233 373,119 343,683
Net earnings (loss) $ 31,230 42,171 2,478 (13,370)
Weighted average common
shares outstanding 21,924,749 21,935,854 21,942,190 21,947,951
Net earnings (loss) per
common share (both basic
and diluted) (1) (3) $ 1.21 1.71 (0.07) (0.78)
_______________
(1) Net earnings (loss) per common share amounts were computed after
giving effect to the dividends on AMERCO's Preferred Stock.
(2) During fiscal year 2000, AMERCO extinguished $100.0 million of 6.65%
BATs originally due in fiscal year 2030 and $50.0 million of 7.05% to
7.10% Medium-Term Notes originally due in fiscal year 2007. This resulted
in an extraordinary loss of $0.3 million, net of tax of $0.2 million
($0.02 per share).
(3) Reflects the redemption of $25 million and $50 million shares of Series B
preferred stock in fiscal years 2000 and 1999, respectively.
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Year 2000 Disclosure
In preparation for any potential Year 2000 processing problems,
AMERCO worked since 1997 to identify any changes necessary to its
existing computerized business systems to make these systems compliant
for Year 2000 processing. AMERCO has spent approximately $2.8 million to
date in its Year 2000 compliance efforts. Since January 1, 2000, AMERCO
has been assessing its information technology systems and has found no
major Year 2000 processing problems.
Stockholder Litigation
AMERCO has deducted for income tax purposes approximately
$372.0 million of the payments made to former shareholders in a stockholder
lawsuit. While AMERCO believes that such income tax deductions are
appropriate, there can be no assurance that such deductions ultimately
will be allowed in full. Reference is made to Note 15 in Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the stockholder
litigation.
Other
New pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards
Board adopted during the year are not material to the consolidated
financial statements of AMERCO. Further, pronouncements with future
effective dates are either not applicable or not material to the
consolidated financial statements of AMERCO.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
In the normal course of business, AMERCO is exposed to fluctuations
in interest rates. AMERCO manages such exposure by the use of a variety
of derivative financial instruments when deemed prudent. AMERCO does not
enter into leveraged financial transactions or use derivative financial
instruments for trading purposes. The exposure to market risk for
changes in interest rates relates primarily to debt obligations.
AMERCO's objective is to mitigate the impact of changes in interest rates
on its variable rate debt. AMERCO uses interest rate swap agreements to
provide for matching the gain or loss recognition on the hedging
instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of
hedged asset or liability attributable to the hedged risk or the earnings
effect of the hedged forecasted transaction. See Note 5 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements. A fluctuation of the interest rate by
100 basis points would change AMERCO's interest expense by $1.1 million.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
AMERCO's earnings are affected by fluctuations in the value of
foreign currency exchange rates. Approximately 2.0% of AMERCO's revenue
is generated in Canada. The result of a uniform 10% change in the value
of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar would not be material.
AMERCO does not typically hedge any foreign currency risk since the
exposure is not considered material.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The Report of Independent Accountants and Consolidated Financial
Statements of AMERCO, including the notes to such statements and the
related schedules, are set forth on pages 28 through 77 and are thereby
incorporated herein.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The Registrants have had no disagreements with their independent
accountants in regard to accounting and financial disclosure matters and
have not changed their independent accountants during the two most recent
fiscal years.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANTS
Information regarding (i) directors and executive officers of AMERCO
is set forth under the captions "Election of Directors", "Executive Officers
of AMERCO", and "Shoen Litigation" and (ii) compliance with Section 16(a)
is set forth under the caption "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Compliance" in AMERCO's Proxy Statement relating to the 2000 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders (the "2000 Proxy Statement") portions of which are incorporated
by reference into this Form 10-K Report, which will be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Rule 14a-6 promulgated
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. With the exception of
the foregoing information and other information specifically incorporated by
reference into this report, the 2000 Proxy Statement is not being filed as a
part hereof.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information regarding executive compensation is set forth under the
caption "Executive Compensation" in the 2000 Proxy Statement, which information
is incorporated herein by reference; provided, however, that the "Board Report
on Executive Compensation" and the "Performance Graph" contained in the 2000
Proxy Statement are not incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and
management is set forth under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management" in the 2000 Proxy Statement, which information
is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions of
management is set forth under the captions "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions" and "Shoen Litigation" in the 2000 Proxy Statement, which
information is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND
REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Report:
Page No.
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1. Financial Statements
Report of Independent Accountants 28
Consolidated Balance Sheets -
March 31, 2000 and 1999 29
Consolidated Statements of Earnings -
Years ended March 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 31
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity - Years ended March 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 33
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income -
Years ended March 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 35
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended
March 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 36
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 38
2. Additional Information
Summary of Earnings of Independent Trailer Fleets 70
Notes to Summary of Earnings of Independent
Trailer Fleets 71
3. Financial Statement Schedules required to be filed
by Item 8 and Paragraph (d) of this Item 14
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant --
Schedule I 73
Supplemental Information (For Property-Casualty
Insurance Underwriters) -- Schedule V 77
All other schedules are omitted as the required information is not
applicable or the information is presented in the financial statements
or related notes thereto.
(b) A report on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2000 was filed in connection with
the Company's issuance of $200,000,000 of 8.80% Senior Notes due 2005.
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(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
----------- -----------
2.1 Order Confirming Plan (1)
2.2 Second Amended and Restated Debtor's Plan of
Reorganization Proposed by Edward J. Shoen (1)
3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation (2)
3.2 Restated By-Laws of AMERCO as of August 27, 1996 (3)
4.1 Debt Securities Indenture dated May 1, 1996 (1)
4.2 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 6, 1996 (4)
4.3 Rights Agreement, dated as of August 7, 1998 (13)
4.5 Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 22, 1997 (11)
4.6 Calculation Agency Agreement (11)
4.7 6.65%-AMERCO Series 1997 A Bond Backed Asset Trust Certificates
("BATs") due October 15, 1999 (11)
4.8 Indenture dated September 10, 1996 (9)
4.9 First Supplemental Indenture dated September 10, 1996 (9)
4.10 Senior Indenture dated April 1, 1999 (14)
4.11 First Supplemental Indenture dated April 5, 1999 (14)
4.12 Second Supplemental Indenture dated February 4, 2000 (15)
10.1* AMERCO Employee Savings, Profit Sharing and
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
10.1A* First Amendment to the AMERCO Employee Savings, Profit Sharing
and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
10.2 U-Haul Dealership Contract (5)
10.3 Share Repurchase and Registration Rights Agreement with
Paul F. Shoen (5)
10.4 AMERCO Stock Option and Incentive Plan (5)
10.5 ESOP Loan Credit Agreement (6)
10.6 ESOP Loan Agreement (6)
10.7 Trust Agreement for the AMERCO Employee Savings,
Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (6)
10.8 Amended Indemnification Agreement (6)
10.9 Indemnification Trust Agreement (6)
10.10 Promissory Note between SAC Holding Corporation
and a subsidiary of AMERCO (12)
10.11 Promissory Notes between Four SAC Self-Storage Corporation
and a subsidiary of AMERCO (12)
10.12 Management Agreement between Three SAC Self-Storage
Corporation and a subsidiary of AMERCO (12)
10.13 Management Agreement between Four SAC Self-Storage Corporation
and a subsidiary of AMERCO (12)
10.14 Agreement, dated October 17, 1995, among AMERCO, Edward J.
Shoen, James P. Shoen, Aubrey K. Johnson, John M. Dodds
and William E. Carty (8)
10.15 Directors' Release, dated October 17, 1995, executed by
Edward J. Shoen, James P. Shoen, Aubrey K. Johnson,
John M. Dodds and William E. Carty in favor of AMERCO (8)
10.16 AMERCO Release, dated October 17, 1995, executed by AMERCO in
favor of Edward J. Shoen, James P. Shoen, Aubrey K.
Johnson, John M. Dodds and William E. Carty (8)
10.21 Management Agreement between Five SAC Self-Storage
Corporation and a subsidiary of AMERCO (16)
10.22 Management Agreement between Eight SAC Self-Storage
Corporation and a subsidiary of AMERCO (16)
10.23 Management Agreement between Nine SAC Self-Storage
Corporation and a subsidiary of AMERCO (16)
10.24 Management Agreement between Ten SAC Self-Storage Corporation
and a subsidiary of AMERCO (16)
10.25 Management Agreement between Six-A SAC Self-Storage Corporation
and a subsidiary of AMERCO
10.26 Management Agreement between Six-B SAC Self-Storage Corporation
and a subsidiary of AMERCO
* Indicates compensatory plan arrangement
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(c) Exhibits, continued
10.27 Management Agreement between Six-C SAC Self-Storage Corporation
and a subsidiary of AMERCO
10.28 Management Agreement between Eleven SAC Self-Storage
Corporation and a subsidiary of AMERCO
12 Statements Re: Computation of Ratios
21 Subsidiaries of AMERCO
23 Consent of Independent Accountants
27 Financial Data Schedule
________________
(1) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Registration Statement on Form
S-3, Registration no. 333-1195.
(2) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended December 31, 1992, file no. 1-11255.
(3) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, file no. 1-11255.
(4) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Current Report on Form 8-K,
dated May 6, 1996, file no. 1-11255.
(5) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended March 31, 1993, file no. 1-11255.
(6) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended March 31, 1990, file no. 1-11255.
(7) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 1994, file no. 1-11255.
(8) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 1995, file no. 1-11255.
(9) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated September 6, 1996, file no. 1-11255.
(10) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, file no. 1-11255.
(11) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended December 31, 1997, file no. 1-11255.
(12) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended March 31, 1997, file no. 1-11255.
(13) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended June 30, 1998, file no. 1-11255.
(14) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated April 5, 1999, file no. 1-11255.
(15) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated February 4, 2000, file no. 1-11255.
(16) Incorporated by reference to AMERCO's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended March 31, 1999, file no. 1-11255.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
---------------------------------
To the Board of Directors
and Stockholders of AMERCO
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index
appearing under Item 14(a)(1) on page 25 present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of AMERCO and its subsidiaries at March 31,
2000 and 1999, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2000, in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In
addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedules listed in the
index appearing under Item 14(a)(3) on page 25 present fairly, in all
material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction
with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial
statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States, which require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company
implemented Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting
for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" in fiscal 1999.
Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The Summary of Earnings of
Independent Trailer Fleets included on pages 70 through 72 of this Form 10-K
is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part
of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to
the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial
statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in
relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
June 26, 2000
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31,
Assets 2000 1999
-------------------------
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents $ 48,435 44,505
Trade receivables, net 197,992 173,050
Notes and mortgage receivables, net 204,394 217,910
Inventories, net 84,614 80,159
Prepaid expenses 17,822 16,363
Investments, fixed maturities 884,824 900,995
Investments, other 166,167 181,892
Deferred policy acquisition costs 88,402 81,689
Other assets 49,913 96,116
-------------------------
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land 197,956 196,960
Buildings and improvements 853,403 806,421
Furniture and equipment 263,694 234,894
Rental trailers and other rental equipment 210,472 186,660
Rental trucks 1,035,585 992,418
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2,561,110 2,417,353
Less accumulated depreciation 1,178,448 1,122,529
-------------------------
Total property, plant and equipment 1,382,662 1,294,824
-------------------------
Total Assets $ 3,125,225 3,087,503
=========================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets, continued
March 31,
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 2000 1999
-------------------------
(in thousands, except
share and per share data)
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 152,654 169,185
Notes and loans payable 1,137,840 1,114,748
Policy benefits and losses, claims and
loss expenses payable 548,043 546,599
Liabilities from premium deposits 461,673 457,759
Cash overdraft 30,460 28,169
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities 70,207 48,889
Deferred income 29,641 41,549
Deferred income taxes 109,413 64,580
-------------------------
Stockholders' equity:
Serial preferred stock, with or without par
value, 50,000,000 shares authorized -
Series A preferred stock, with no par
value, 6,100,000 shares authorized;
6,100,000 shares issued and
outstanding as of March 31, 2000
and 1999 - -
Series B preferred stock, with no par
value, 100,000 shares authorized;
none and 25,000 shares issued and
outstanding as of March 31, 2000 and
1999, respectively - -
Serial common stock, with or without par
value, 150,000,000 shares authorized -
Series A common stock of $0.25 par
value, 10,000,000 shares authorized;
5,762,495 shares issued as of
March 31, 2000 and 1999 1,441 1,441
Common stock of $0.25 par value,
150,000,000 shares authorized;
36,487,505 issued as of
March 31, 2000 and 1999 9,122 9,122
Additional paid-in capital 275,242 299,905
Accumulated other comprehensive income (42,317) (17,740)
Retained earnings 755,172 703,322
-------------------------
998,660 996,050
Less:
Cost of common shares in treasury, net
(19,840,613 and 19,635,913 shares as of
March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively) 397,000 363,533
Unearned employee stock ownership
plan shares 16,366 16,492
-------------------------
Total stockholders' equity 585,294 616,025
Contingent liabilities and commitments
-------------------------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 3,125,225 3,087,503
=========================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Years ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
------------------------------------
(in thousands, except
share and per share data)
Revenues
Rental revenue $ 1,150,532 1,074,220 1,018,699
Net sales 188,816 181,273 176,249
Premiums 262,057 226,847 164,613
Net investment and interest income 81,965 72,439 65,695
------------------------------------
Total revenues 1,683,370 1,554,779 1,425,256
Costs and expenses
Operating expenses 918,846 876,633 818,585
Cost of sales 111,975 106,789 101,699
Benefits and losses 209,592 176,560 175,576
Amortization of deferred
acquisition costs 34,987 31,721 14,194
Lease expense 136,044 118,742 89,879
Depreciation, net 87,647 73,066 69,655
------------------------------------
Total costs and expenses 1,499,091 1,383,511 1,269,588
Earnings from operations 184,279 171,268 155,668
Interest expense 81,532 73,658 79,369
------------------------------------
Pretax earnings 102,747 97,610 76,299
Income tax expense (36,922) (35,101) (27,643)
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Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt 65,825 62,509 48,656
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net (334) - (13,672)
------------------------------------
Net earnings $ 65,491 62,509 34,984
====================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings, continued
Years ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
-------------------------------------
(in thousands, except
share and per share data)
Basic earnings per common share:
Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt $ 2.39 2.07 1.28
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net (0.02) - (0.62)
------------------------------------
Net earnings $ 2.37 2.07 0.66
====================================
Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt $ 2.38 2.07 1.28
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net (0.02) - (0.62)
------------------------------------
Net earnings $ 2.36 2.07 0.66
====================================
Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic 21,934,390 21,937,686 21,896,101
====================================
Diluted 22,226,057 23,940,623 21,896,101
====================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Years ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
---------------------------------
(in thousands, except
share and per share data)
Series A common stock of $0.25 par value:
10,000,000 shares authorized; 5,762,495
shares issued in 2000, 1999 and 1998
Beginning and end of year $ 1,441 1,441 1,441
---------------------------------
Common stock of $0.25 par value:
150,000,000 shares authorized;
36,487,505 shares issued in
2000, 1999 and 1998
Beginning and end of year 9,122 9,122 9,122
---------------------------------
Additional paid-in capital:
Beginning of year 299,905 313,444 337,933
Repurchase of preferred stock (25,000) (50,000) (25,000)
Gain on sale of property to
related party, net - 35,996 -
Issuance of common shares under
leveraged employee stock
ownership plan 337 465 511
---------------------------------
End of year 275,242 299,905 313,444
---------------------------------
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Beginning of year (17,740) (9,384) (9,722)
Foreign currency translation (2,899) (6,736) (4,542)
Fair market value of cash
flow hedge 2,192 (3,631) -
Unrealized gain (loss) on
investments (23,870) 2,011 4,880
---------------------------------
End of year (42,317) (17,740) (9,384)
---------------------------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, continued
Years ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
---------------------------------
(in thousands, except
share and per share data)
Retained earnings:
Beginning of year 703,322 658,227 644,009
Net earnings 65,491 62,509 34,984
Preferred stock dividends paid:
Series A ($2.13 per share for
2000, 1999 and 1998) (12,964) (12,964) (12,964)
Series B ($27.14, $97.44 and
$81.04 per share for 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively) (677) (4,450) (7,802)
---------------------------------
End of year 755,172 703,322 658,227
---------------------------------
Less Treasury stock:
Beginning of year 363,533 359,723 359,723
Net increase 33,467 3,810 -
---------------------------------
End of year 397,000 363,533 359,723
---------------------------------
Less Unearned employee stock
ownership plan shares:
Beginning of year 16,492 18,068 20,740
Purchase of shares 1,002 401 5
Repayments from loan (1,128) (1,977) (2,677)
---------------------------------
End of year 16,366 16,492 18,068
---------------------------------
Total stockholders' equity $ 585,294 616,025 595,059
=================================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Years ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
--------------------------
(in thousands)
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings $ 65,491 62,509 34,984
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation (2,899) (6,736) (4,542)
Fair market value of cash flow hedges 2,192 (3,631) -
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments (23,870) 2,011 4,880
--------------------------
Total comprehensive income $ 40,914 54,153 35,322
==========================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
---------------------------
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings $ 65,491 62,509 34,984
Depreciation and amortization 135,481 114,102 113,822
Provision for losses on accounts
receivable 4,601 4,648 4,108
Net gain on sale of real and
personal property (8,705) (524) (1,776)
Gain on sale of investments (873) (3,372) (944)
Changes in policy liabilities
and accruals 15,326 (23,448) 37,021
Additions to deferred policy
acquisition costs (31,804) (40,859) (10,010)
Net change in other operating
assets and liabilities 58,140 46,493 3,410
---------------------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 237,657 159,549 180,615
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments:
Property, plant and equipment (417,647) (298,495) (392,298)
Fixed maturities (158,304) (213,107) (123,832)
Common stock - (2,553) (8,573)
Preferred stock (369) (21,700) (4,054)
Other asset investment - - (24,500)
Real estate (70) (334) -
Mortgage loans (27,367) (93,243) (42,125)
Proceeds from sales of investments:
Property, plant and equipment 242,699 205,211 291,321
Fixed maturities 133,915 223,114 131,334
Common stock - 2,571 -
Preferred stock 968 3,538 1,015
Real estate 1,672 5,622 1,331
Mortgage loans 11,555 21,826 25,576
Changes in other investments 31,269 (37,232) (16,699)
---------------------------
Net cash used by investing activities (181,679) (204,782) (161,504)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued
Years ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
----------------------------
(in thousands)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net change in short-term borrowings (146,836) 135,836 122,500
Proceeds from notes 350,000 - 300,000
Debt issuance costs (8,285) (415) (2,956)
Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan:
Purchase of shares (1,002) (401) (5)
Repayments from loan 1,128 1,977 2,677
Principal payments on notes (180,072) (46,411) (380,727)
Repurchase of preferred stock (25,000) (50,000) (25,000)
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net (334) - (13,672)
Net change in cash overdraft 2,291 6,755 (2,192)
Preferred stock dividends paid (13,641) (17,414) (20,766)
Treasury stock acquisitions, net (33,467) (3,810) -
Investment contract deposits 63,978 93,688 51,943
Investment contract withdrawals (60,808) (61,673) (61,059)
----------------------------
Net cash provided (used) by
financing activities (52,048) 58,132 (29,257)
----------------------------
Increase (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents 3,930 12,899 (10,146)
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of year 44,505 31,606 41,752
----------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at
end of year $ 48,435 44,505 31,606
============================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION
AMERCO, a Nevada corporation (AMERCO), is the holding company for
U-Haul International, Inc. (U-Haul), Amerco Real Estate Company (Real
Estate), Republic Western Insurance Company (Republic) and Oxford Life
Insurance Company (Oxford). All references to a fiscal year refer to
AMERCO's fiscal year ended March 31 of that year.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
parent corporation, AMERCO, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material
intercompany accounts and transactions of AMERCO and its subsidiaries have
been eliminated.
Republic and Oxford have been consolidated on the basis of calendar
years ended December 31. Accordingly, all references to the years 1999, 1998
and 1997 correspond to AMERCO's fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
The operating results and financial position of AMERCO's consolidated
insurance operations are determined as of December 31 of each year. There
were no effects related to intervening events between January 1 and March 31
of 2000, 1999 or 1998 that would materially affect the consolidated
financial position or results of operations for the financial statements
presented herein. See Note 20 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
for additional information regarding the insurance subsidiaries.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Moving and self-storage operations consist of the rental of trucks and
trailers, sale of moving supplies such as boxes and the rental of self-
storage spaces to the do-it-yourself mover. Operations are under the
registered tradename U-Haul throughout the United States
and Canada.
Real Estate owns approximately 90% of AMERCO's real estate assets,
including U-Haul's Center and Storage locations. The remainder of the
properties are owned by various U-Haul entities. Real Estate is responsible
for managing all of the properties including the environmental risks of the
properties. Real Estate is responsible for the purchase of all properties
used by AMERCO or any of its subsidiaries. Real Estate also handles all of
the dispositions (sale and lease) of unused real estate.
Republic originates and reinsures property and casualty type insurance
products for various market participants, including independent third
parties, U-Haul's customers, independent dealers and AMERCO.
Oxford originates and reinsures annuities, credit life and disability,
critical illness insurance, single premium whole life, group life and
disability coverage, and Medicare supplement insurance. Oxford also
administers the self-insured employee health and dental plans for AMERCO.
FOREIGN CURRENCY
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of U-Haul
Co. (Canada) Ltd., a subsidiary of U-Haul. The assets and liabilities,
denominated in foreign currency, are translated into U.S. dollars at the
exchange rate as of the balance sheet date. Revenue and expense amounts are
translated at average monthly exchange rates. The related translation gains
or losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
AMERCO considers liquid investments with an original maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents (zero and $1,000,000 as of March 31,
2000 and 1999, respectively).
RECEIVABLES
Accounts receivable include trade accounts from customers and dealers.
Republic and Oxford receivables include premiums and agents' balances due,
net of commissions payable and amounts due from ceding reinsurers.
Accounts receivable are reduced by amounts considered by management to be
uncollectible based on historical collection loss experience and a review of
the current status of existing receivables.
Notes and mortgage receivables include accrued interest and are reduced
by discounts and amounts considered by management to be uncollectible.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
primarily determined using the LIFO (last-in, first-out) method.
INVESTMENTS
Fixed maturities consist of bonds and redeemable preferred stocks.
Fair values for investments are based on quoted market prices, dealer quotes
or discounted cash flows. Fixed maturities are classified as follows:
Held-to-maturity - recorded at cost adjusted for the amortization of
premiums or accretion of discounts.
Available-for-sale - recorded at fair value with unrealized gains or
losses reported on a net basis in the Consolidated Statements of
Changes in Stockholders' Equity. Gains and losses on the sale of
these securities are reported as a component of revenues using the
specific identification method.
Trading portfolio - AMERCO does not currently maintain a trading portfolio.
Mortgage loans & notes on real estate held by AMERCO's subsidiaries -
at unpaid balances, net of allowance for possible losses and any
unamortized premium or discount.
Real estate - at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Policy loans - at their unpaid balance.
Investment income is recognized as follows:
Interest on bonds and mortgage loans & notes - recognized when
earned.
Dividends on common and redeemable preferred stocks - recognized on
ex-dividend dates.
Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments - recognized at
the trade date and included in revenues using the specific
identification method.
Short-term investments consist of other securities scheduled to mature
within one year of their acquisition date. See Note 4 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
Commissions and other costs which vary with and are primarily related
to the production of new business, have been deferred.
Oxford - costs are amortized in relation to revenue such that profits
are realized as a level percentage of revenue.
Republic - costs are amortized over the related contract period which
generally do not exceed one year.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated on
the straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of
the assets. Building and non-rental equipment have estimated lives ranging
from three to fifty-five years, while rental equipment have estimated lives
ranging from one to twenty years. Maintenance is charged to operating
expenses as incurred, while renewals and betterments are capitalized. Major
overhaul costs are amortized over the estimated period benefited. Gains and
losses on dispositions are netted against depreciation expense when realized.
Interest costs incurred as part of the initial construction of assets are
capitalized. Interest expense of $7,978,000, $909,000 and $2,210,000 was
capitalized during fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. During
fiscal year 1998, based on an in-depth market analysis, U-Haul increased the
estimated salvage value and useful lives of certain rental equipment. The
effect of the change increased net earnings for fiscal year 1998 by
$9,268,000 ($0.42 per share). The adjustment reflects management's best
estimate, based on information available, of the estimated salvage value and
useful lives of this rental equipment.
AMERCO reviews property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset may not be fully recoverable through expected undiscounted future
operating cash flows.
At March 31, 2000, the carrying value of AMERCO's real estate that is
no longer necessary for use in its current operations, and available for
sale/lease, was approximately $27,732,000. Such properties available for
sale are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation, which is less than
fair market value.
ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS
Liabilities for future remediation costs are recorded when environmental
assessments and remedial efforts, if applicable, are probable and the costs
can be reasonably estimated. The liability is based on AMERCO's best
estimate of undiscounted future costs. Certain recoverable environmental
costs related to the removal of underground storage tanks or related
contamination are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful
lives of the properties. The capitalized costs improve the safety or
efficiency of the property as compared to when the property was originally
acquired or are incurred in preparing the property for sale.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
AMERCO enters into interest rate swap agreements to reduce its floating
interest rate exposure and does not use the agreements for trading purposes.
Although AMERCO is exposed to credit loss for the interest rate differential
in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the agreements, it
does not anticipate nonperformance by the counterparties.
On October 1, 1999, AMERCO implemented Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities". AMERCO designates its interest rate swaps as cash flow hedge
instruments, which are measured at fair market value and recorded as assets or
liabilities in the statement of financial position. Amounts to be paid or
received under the agreements are accrued. Gains or losses on the interest
rate swaps are matched with the timing of gain or loss recognition of the
changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability attibutable to the
hedged risk. Following implementation of this statement, AMERCO recorded an
after tax adjustment as of March 31, 1999, of $3,631,000 to accumulated other
comprehensive income recognizing the fair value of derivatives designated as
cash flow hedges. In addition, Republic transferred $56,485,000 (carrying
value) to available-for-sale from held-to-maturity at time of implementation.
The market value of these securities was $60,314,000 at the date of transfer
with a transition adjustment of $3,829,000. For the years ended
March 31, 2000 and 1999, AMERCO recognized $27,000 as interest income and
$89,000 as interest expense, respectively, representing the ineffectiveness
of the cash flow hedging activity.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
AMERCO has mortgage receivables which potentially expose AMERCO to
credit risk. The portfolio of notes is principally collateralized by mini-
warehouse storage facilities and other residential and commercial
properties. AMERCO has not experienced losses related to the notes from
individual notes or groups of notes in any particular industry or geographic
area. The estimated fair values were determined using the discounted cash
flow method, using interest rates currently offered for similar loans to
borrowers with similar credit ratings.
Fair value summary of note and mortgage receivables:
March 31, 2000 March 31, 1999
---------------------- ----------------------
Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
value fair value value fair value
---------------------- ----------------------
(in thousands) (in thousands)
$ 185,775 187,491 $ 214,521 216,389
====================== ======================
Other financial instruments that are subject to fair value disclosure
requirements are carried in the financial statements at amounts that
approximate fair value, unless elsewhere disclosed. See below, as well as
Notes 4 and 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AMERCO's financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of
credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments, trade
receivables and notes receivable. AMERCO places its temporary cash
investments with financial institutions and limits the amount of credit
exposure to any one financial institution. Concentrations of credit risk
with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the large number of
customers and their dispersion across many different industries and
geographic areas. As discussed in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements, at March 31, 2000 and 1999, notes receivable are primarily due
from one related party.
POLICY BENEFITS AND LOSSES, CLAIMS AND LOSS EXPENSES PAYABLE
Liabilities for policy benefits payable on traditional life and certain
annuity policies are established in amounts adequate to meet estimated
future obligations on policies in force. These liabilities are computed
using mortality and withdrawal assumptions which are based upon recognized
actuarial tables and contain margins for adverse deviation. At December 31,
1999, interest assumptions used to compute policy benefits payable range
from 2.5% to 11.25%.
The liability for annuity policies, which are accounted for as
investment contract deposits, consists of policy account balances that
accrue to the benefit of the policyholders, excluding surrender charges.
Fair value of investment contract deposits were $461,673,000 and
$457,759,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Liabilities for health and disability and other policy claims and
benefits payable represent estimates of payments to be made on insurance
claims for reported losses and estimates of losses incurred but not yet
reported. These estimates are based on past claims experience and consider
current claim trends as well as social and economic conditions.
Republic's liability for reported and unreported losses are based on
Republic's historical and industry averages. The liability for unpaid loss
adjustment expenses is based on historical ratios of loss adjustment
expenses paid to losses paid. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers on unpaid
losses are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liability
associated with the reinsured policy. Adjustments to the liability for
unpaid losses and loss expenses as well as amounts recoverable from
reinsurers on unpaid losses are charged or credited to expense in periods in
which they are made.
RENTAL REVENUE
U-Haul recognizes its share of rental revenue less commission on the
accrual basis pursuant to contractual arrangements between AMERCO and its
fleet owners, rental dealers and customers. See Note 10 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, continued
PREMIUM REVENUE
Credit life and disability, Medicare supplement and property-casualty
gross premiums are earned on a pro rata basis over the term of the related
contracts. The portion of premiums not earned at the end of the period is
recorded as unearned premiums. Traditional life and annuity premiums are
recognized as revenue when due from policyholders. Revenue for annuity
policies which are accounted for as investment contracts are included in net
investment income as investment margins until the policyholder annuitizes,
at which time the policyholder's fund balance is recognized as premium.
REINSURANCE
Reinsurance premiums, commissions and expense reimbursements, related
to ceded business, are accounted for on a basis consistent with those used
in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the
reinsurance contracts. Premiums ceded to other companies have been reported
as a reduction of premium income. Assets and liabilities relating to ceded
contracts are reported gross of the effects of reinsurance. See also
"Policy Benefits And Losses, Claims And Loss Expenses Payable" above.
INCOME TAXES
AMERCO files a consolidated federal income tax return with its
subsidiaries. In addition to charging income for taxes paid or payable, the
provision for income taxes reflects deferred income taxes resulting from
changes in temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. The
effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in
income in the period that includes the enactment date.
ADVERTISING COSTS
AMERCO expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense of
$38,642,000, $33,567,000 and $29,652,000 was charged to operations for fiscal
years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
New pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board
adopted during the year are not material to the consolidated financial
statements of AMERCO. Further, pronouncements with future effective dates
are either not applicable or not material to the consolidated financial
statements of AMERCO.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per common share are computed based on the weighted
average number of shares outstanding for the year and quarterly periods,
excluding shares of the employee stock ownership plan that have not been
committed to be released. Preferred dividends include undeclared or unpaid
dividends of AMERCO. Net income is reduced for preferred dividends for the
purpose of the calculation. The calculation of diluted earnings per share
in fiscal years 2000 and 1999 included assumed conversions of the Series B
preferred stock into common stock. In fiscal year 2000, the assumed
conversions have a dilutive effect; in fiscal year 1999 the assumed
conversions had no effect on the calculated earnings per share amount. In
fiscal year 1998, the assumed conversion of the Series B preferred stock was
not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because it was
antidilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted earnings per share are equal
for fiscal years 1999 and 1998. See Notes 6 and 8 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements for further discussion.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income consists of net income, foreign currency
translation adjustment, unrealized gains and losses on investments and fair
market value of cash flow hedges.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
Certain reclassifications have been made to the financial statements
for the fiscal years ended 1999 and 1998 to conform with the current year's
presentation.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
2. RECEIVABLES, NET
A summary of trade receivables follows:
March 31,
--------------------
2000 1999
--------------------
(in thousands)
Trade accounts receivable $ 17,296 12,008
Premiums and agents' balances in course
of collection 73,536 34,896
Reinsurance recoverable 80,180 100,662
Accrued investment income 14,304 14,032
Independent dealer receivable 2,551 4,076
Other receivables 12,085 9,382
-------------------
199,952 175,056
Less allowance for doubtful accounts 1,960 2,006
-------------------
$ 197,992 173,050
===================
A summary of notes and mortgage receivables follows:
March 31,
--------------------
2000 1999
--------------------
(in thousands)
Notes receivable, including accrued
interest from SAC Holding Corporation
and its subsidiaries $ 158,648 186,332
Notes and mortgage receivables,
net of discount 45,816 31,648
--------------------
204,464 217,980
Less allowance for doubtful accounts 70 70
--------------------
$ 204,394 217,910
====================
During fiscal year 2000, subsidiaries of AMERCO held various senior and
junior notes with SAC Holding Corporation and its subsidiaries (SAC
Holdings). The voting common stock of SAC Holdings is held by Mark V. Shoen,
a major stockholder of AMERCO. AMERCO's subsidiaries received interest
income of $20,111,000, $8,022,000 and $6,847,000 from SAC Holdings during
fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Principal payments of
$105,689,000, zero and $1,047,000 were received during fiscal years 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively. The note receivable balance outstanding was, in
the aggregate, $153,067,000 and $179,819,000 at March 31, 2000 and 1999,
respectively, bearing interest rates ranging from 8.37% to 13.0%. The
principal balance is due in full at maturity and interest is payable quarterly.
Notes receivable from SAC Holdings include $547,000 at March 31, 2000 which is
secured by land and buildings at various locations. The terms of the notes
receivable are consistent with the terms of notes receivable held by U-Haul
for other properties owned by unrelated parties and managed by U-Haul.
During fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, a subsidiary of AMERCO funded
through notes receivable the purchase of properties and construction costs
for SAC Holdings of $44,934,000, $26,116,000 and $24,574,000, respectively.
In December 1998, U-Haul and Real Estate completed the sale of twenty-
six storage properties to Six SAC Self-Storage Corporation, a subsidiary of
SAC Holdings, for $99,685,000. Real Estate received cash and notes from the
sale. The gain is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Stockholders' Equity.
U-Haul currently manages the properties owned by SAC Holdings under a
management agreement, whereby U-Haul receives a management fee equal to 6% of
the gross receipts from the properties. Management fees of $4,482,000,
$2,483,000 and $1,860,000 were received during fiscal years 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively. The 6% fee is consistent with the fees received by
U-Haul for other properties owned by unrelated parties and managed by U-Haul.
Management believes that the foregoing transactions were consummated on
terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
3. INVENTORIES, NET
A summary of inventory components follows:
March 31,
--------------------
2000 1999
--------------------
(in thousands)
Truck and trailer parts
and accessories $ 61,292 54,407
Hitches and towing components 14,112 15,738
Moving supplies and promotional items 9,210 10,014
--------------------
$ 84,614 80,159
====================
Inventories are stated net of reserve for obsolescence of $3,321,000
at March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Certain general and administrative
expenses are allocated to ending inventories. Such costs remaining in
inventory are estimated at $12,084,000 and $12,082,000 at March 31, 2000 and
1999, respectively. For fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, aggregate general
and administrative costs were $461,762,000, $566,592,000 and $526,431,000,
respectively.
LIFO inventories, which represent approximately 98% of total
inventories at March 31, 2000 and 1999, would have been $4,957,000 and
$4,835,000 greater at March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, if the
consolidated group had used the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
4. INVESTMENTS
A comparison of amortized cost to estimated market value for fixed
maturities is as follows:
December 31, 1999
- ----------------- Par Value Gross Gross Estimated
Consolidated or number Amortized unrealized unrealized market
Held-to-Maturity of shares cost gains losses value
------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
U.S. treasury
securities
and government
obligations $ 19,586 18,860 87 (437) 18,510
U.S. government
agency mortgage-
backed securities $ 18,538 18,448 51 (398) 18,101
Corporate
securities $ 80,295 81,847 566 (2,050) 80,363
Mortgage-backed
securities $ 35,960 35,284 298 (525) 35,057
Redeemable preferred
stocks 4,561 115,253 41 (19,344) 95,950
----------------------------------------
269,692 1,043 (22,754) 247,981
----------------------------------------
December 31, 1999
- ----------------- Par Value Gross Gross Estimated
Consolidated or number Amortized unrealized unrealized market
Available-for-Sale of shares cost gains losses value
------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
U.S. treasury
securities and
government
obligations $ 40,860 41,643 912 (1,206) 41,349
U.S. government
agency mortgage-
backed securities $ 36,998 36,709 221 (534) 36,396
Obligations of
states and
political
subdivisions $ 19,320 19,585 323 (154) 19,754
Corporate
securities $ 468,131 469,093 2,717 (17,791) 454,019
Mortgage-backed
securities $ 36,834 36,574 259 (409) 36,424
Redeemable preferred
stocks 1,311 32,675 49 (5,534) 27,190
----------------------------------------
636,279 4,481 (25,628) 615,132
----------------------------------------
Total $ 905,971 5,524 (48,382) 863,113
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
4. INVESTMENTS, continued
December 31, 1998
- ----------------- Par Value Gross Gross Estimated
Consolidated or number Amortized unrealized unrealized market
Held-to-Maturity of shares cost gains losses value
------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
U.S. treasury
securities
and government
obligations $ 23,248 22,518 449 (131) 22,836
U.S. government
agency mortgage-
backed securities $ 29,722 29,647 405 (166) 29,886
Obligations of
states and
political
subdivisions $ 1,500 1,520 163 - 1,683
Corporate
securities $ 99,068 100,254 3,100 (259) 103,095
Mortgage-backed
securities $ 52,082 51,314 1,150 (52) 52,412
Redeemable preferred
stocks 4,634 117,703 1,927 (1,589) 118,041
----------------------------------------
322,956 7,194 (2,197) 327,953
----------------------------------------
December 31, 1998
- ----------------- Par Value Gross Gross Estimated
Consolidated or number Amortized unrealized unrealized market
Available-for-Sale of shares cost gains losses value
------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
U.S. treasury
securities and
government
obligations $ 32,660 33,507 2,572 - 36,079
U.S. government
agency mortgage-
backed securities $ 41,128 40,757 1,263 (1) 42,019
Obligations of
states and
political
subdivisions $ 16,710 16,874 816 (17) 17,673
Corporate
securities $ 396,024 398,828 15,402 (2,851) 411,379
Mortgage-backed
securities $ 35,419 35,235 1,177 (12) 36,400
Redeemable preferred
stocks 1,321 33,266 1,327 (104) 34,489
----------------------------------------
558,467 22,557 (2,985) 578,039
----------------------------------------
Total $ 881,423 29,751 (5,182) 905,992
========================================
Fixed maturities estimated market values are based on publicly quoted
market prices at the close of trading on December 31, 1999 or December 31,
1998, as appropriate.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
4. INVESTMENTS, continued
The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities by
contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ
from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or
prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
Consolidated December 31, 1999 December 31, 1998
- ------------ ----------------------- ----------------------
Held-to-Maturity Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated
cost market value cost market value
----------------------- ----------------------
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Due in one year or less $ 18,813 18,899 12,455 12,479
Due after one year through
five years 51,806 50,461 72,459 75,316
Due after five years through
ten years 9,617 9,276 17,527 17,739
After ten years 206 242 2,850 3,007
-------------------- --------------------
80,442 78,878 105,291 108,541
Mortgage-backed securities 73,997 73,153 99,962 101,371
Redeemable preferred stock 115,253 95,950 117,703 118,041
-------------------- --------------------
269,692 247,981 322,956 327,953
-------------------- --------------------
Consolidated December 31, 1999 December 31, 1998
- ------------ ----------------------- ----------------------
Available-for-Sale Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated
cost market value cost market value
----------------------- ----------------------
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Due in one year or less 40,778 40,642 17,562 17,704
Due after one year through
five years 215,505 212,482 176,265 181,853
Due after five years through
ten years 188,023 180,520 170,249 175,717
After ten years 86,015 81,477 85,133 89,856
-------------------- --------------------
530,321 515,121 449,209 465,130
Mortgage-backed securities 73,283 72,821 75,992 78,420
Redeemable preferred stock 32,675 27,190 33,266 34,489
-------------------- --------------------
636,279 615,132 558,467 578,039
-------------------- --------------------
Total $ 905,971 863,113 881,423 905,992
==================== ====================
Proceeds from sales of investments in debt securities for the years
ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $29,889,000, $53,948,000 and
$69,252,000, respectively. Gross gains of $912,000, $1,472,000 and
$1,132,000 and gross losses of $315,000, $164,000 and $515,000 were realized
on those sales for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998 fixed maturities include bonds with an
amortized cost of $15,696,000 and $15,434,000, respectively, on deposit with
insurance regulatory authorities to meet statutory requirements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
4. INVESTMENTS, continued
Investments, other consists of the following:
March 31,
----------------------
2000 1999
----------------------
(in thousands)
Short-term investments $ 32,490 67,021
Mortgage loans 73,716 56,898
Equity investment 24,500 24,500
Real estate, foreclosed properties 554 19,069
U.S. government securities mutual fund 5,638 5,805
Policy loans 6,594 7,217
Other 22,675 1,382
----------------------
$ 166,167 181,892
======================
A summary of net investment and interest income follows:
Year ended December 31,
----------------------------
1999 1998 1997
----------------------------
(in thousands)
Fixed maturities $ 66,747 67,812 64,114
Real estate 58 15 223
Policy loans 285 354 605
Mortgage loans 5,447 6,279 7,187
Short-term, amounts held by
ceding reinsurers, net and
other investments 7,140 5,965 2,797
----------------------------
Investment income 79,677 80,425 74,926
Less investment expenses 23,965 23,733 24,584
----------------------------
Net investment income 55,712 56,692 50,342
Interest income 26,253 15,747 15,353
----------------------------
Net investment and interest income $ 81,965 72,439 65,695
============================
Short-term investments consist primarily of fixed maturities of three
months to one year from acquisition date. Mortgage loans, representing first
lien mortgages held by the insurance subsidiaries, are carried at unpaid
balances, less allowance for possible losses and any unamortized premium or
discount. Equity investments and real estate obtained through foreclosures
and held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. U.S.
government securities mutual fund is carried at cost which approximates
market value. Policy loans are carried at their unpaid balance.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, mortgage loans held as investments with a
carrying value of $73,716,000 and $56,898,000, respectively, were
outstanding. The estimated fair value of the mortgage loans at December 31,
1999 and 1998 aggregated $74,559,000 and $60,893,000, respectively. The
estimated fair values were determined using the discounted cash flow method,
using interest rates currently offered for similar loans to borrowers with
similar credit ratings. Investments in mortgage loans, included as a
component of investments, are reported net of allowance for possible losses
of $225,000 and $81,000 in 1999 and 1998, respectively.
In February 1997, AMERCO, through its insurance subsidiaries, invested
in the equity of a limited partnership in a Texas-based self-storage
corporation. Republic invested $13,500,000 and has a 22% limited
partnership interest and Oxford invested $11,000,000 and has a 27%
limited partnership interest. U-Haul is a 50% owner of a corporation which
is a general partner in the Texas-based self-storage corporation. AMERCO has
a $10,000,000 note receivable from PMSI Investors L.L.C., a 30% limited partner
in the corporation. During 1997, the corporation secured a line of credit in
the amount of $225,000,000 with a financing institution. Under the terms of
this credit facility, AMERCO entered into a support party agreement with the
corporation whereby upon default or noncompliance with debt covenants by the
corporation, AMERCO assumes responsibility fulfulling all obligations related
to this credit facility.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
5. NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE
Notes and loans payable consist of the following:
March 31,
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2000 1999
--------------------
(in thousands)
Short-term borrowings, 6.32%
interest rate $ 16,500 25,337
Notes payable to banks under
revolving lines of credit, unsecured,
6.19% to 6.44% interest rates 159,000 297,000
Medium-term notes payable, unsecured,
6.71% to 8.08% interest
rates, due through 2027 237,000 317,000
Notes payable under Bond Backed Asset Trust,
unsecured, 6.89% to 7.14% interest
rates, due through 2033 200,000 300,000
Notes payable to public,
unsecured, 7.85% interest
rate, due through 2004 175,000 175,000
Senior Note, unsecured, 7.20% interest
rate, due through 2002 150,000 -
Senior Note, unsecured, 8.80% interest
rate, due through 2005 200,000 -
Other notes payable, secured and
unsecured, 7.00% to 11.25% interest
rate, due through 2005 340 411
--------------------
$ 1,137,840 1,114,748
====================
Other notes payable are secured by land and buildings at various
locations with a net carrying value of $6,504,302 and $7,056,509 at
March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
AMERCO has a revolving credit loan (long-term) available from
participating banks under an agreement which provides for a credit line of
$400,000,000 through June 30, 2002. Depending on the form of borrowing
elected, interest will be based on the London Interbank Offering Rate
(LIBOR), prime rate, the federal funds effective rate, or rates determined
by a competitive bid. LIBOR loans include a spread based upon the senior
debt rates of AMERCO. Facility fees paid are based upon the amount of credit
line.
At March 31, 2000, AMERCO had borrowed $16,500,000, representing short-
term borrowings, from its total uncommitted lines of credit of $59,915,000.
As of March 31, 2000, loans outstanding under the revolving credit line
totaled $159,000,000. Management intends to refinance the borrowings on a
long-term basis by either replacing them with long-term obligations,
renewing or extending them.
Revolving credit activity Short-term borrowing
Year ended Year ended
--------------------------- --------------------------
2000 1999 1998 2000 1999 1998
--------------------------- --------------------------
(in thousands, except interest rates)
Weighted average interest
rate during the year 5.90% 5.73% 5.95% 6.13% 5.63% 6.05%
Interest rate at year end 6.26% 5.33% 5.90% 6.32% 6.19% 6.31%
Maximum amount outstanding
during the year $ 365,000 297,000 285,000 52,000 39,000 57,000
Average amount outstanding
during the year $ 235,500 220,083 203,250 13,542 21,208 25,208
Facility fees $ 508 507 564 N/A N/A 58
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
5. NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE, continued
AMERCO has entered into interest rate swap agreements (SWAPS) to
potentially mitigate the impact of changes in interest rates on its floating
rate debt. These agreements effectively change AMERCO's interest rate
exposure on $65,000,000 of floating rate notes to a weighted average fixed
rate of 8.20%. The SWAPS mature at the time the related notes mature.
Incremental interest expense associated with SWAP activity was $1,935,000,
$2,593,000 and $2,687,000 during 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
At March 31, 2000, interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate
notional amount of $65,000,000 were outstanding. Management estimates that
at March 31, 2000 and 1999, AMERCO would be required to pay $1,888,000 and
$5,674,000, respectively, to terminate the agreements. Such amounts were
determined from current treasury rates combined with SWAP spreads on
agreements outstanding.
During April 1999, AMERCO issued $150,000,000 of 7.20% Senior Notes due
2002. During February 2000, AMERCO issued $200,000,000 of 8.80% Senior Notes
due 2005.
During fiscal year 2000, AMERCO extinguished $100,000,000 of BATs
with interest of 6.65% originally due in fiscal year 2030, and $50,000,000
of 7.05% to 7.10% Medium-Term notes originally due in fiscal year 2007.
This resulted in an extraordinary loss of $334,000, net of tax of $213,000
($0.02 per share).
During fiscal year 1998, AMERCO extinguished $76,000,000 of 10.27%
interest-bearing notes originally due in fiscal year 1999 through fiscal year
2002. This resulted in an extraordinary loss of $4,044,000, net of tax of
$2,371,000 ($0.18 per share).
In October 1997, AMERCO issued $300,000,000 of BATs. The net proceeds
were used to initially prepay floating rate indebtedness of AMERCO under
revolving credit agreements. Subsequent to the funding of the BATs, AMERCO
extinguished $255,071,000 of 6.43% to 8.13% interest-bearing notes originally
due in fiscal year 1999 through fiscal year 2010. This resulted in an
extraordinary loss of $9,628,000, net of tax of $5,645,000 ($0.44 per share).
Certain of AMERCO's credit agreements contain restrictive financial and
other covenants, including, among others, covenants with respect to incurring
additional indebtedness, maintaining certain financial ratios and placing
certain additional liens on its properties and assets. At March 31, 2000,
AMERCO was in compliance with these covenants.
The annual maturities of long-term debt for the next five years adjusted
for subsequent activity (if the revolving credit lines are outstanding to
maturity), are presented in the table below:
Year Ended
------------------------------------------------
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
Mortgages $ 34 37 29 32 23
Medium-Term and
Other Notes 11 77,512 150,014 175,015 205,001
Revolving Credit - - 159,000 - -
------------------------------------------------
$ 45 77,549 309,043 175,047 205,024
================================================
Interest paid in cash amounted to $77,529,000, $74,026,000 and
$76,035,000 for fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
6. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
AMERCO has authorized capital stock consisting of 150,000,000 shares of
common stock, 150,000,000 shares of Serial common stock and 50,000,000
shares of Serial preferred stock. The Board of Directors (the Board) may
authorize the Serial common stock to be issued in such series and on such
terms as the Board shall determine. Serial preferred stock issuance may be
with or without par value.
AMERCO has issued 6,100,000 shares of 8.5% cumulative, no par, non-
voting Series A preferred stock (Series A). The Series A is not convertible
into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or classes of stock of
AMERCO. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears and have priority as to
dividends over AMERCO's common stock. The Series A is not redeemable prior
to December 1, 2000. On or after December 1, 2000, AMERCO, at its option,
may redeem all or part of the Series A, for cash at $25.00 per share plus
accrued and unpaid dividends to the redemption date.
On August 30, 1996, AMERCO issued 100,000 shares of its Series B
preferred stock with no par value for gross proceeds of $100,000,000. As of
March 31, 2000, AMERCO has redeemed all 100,000 shares.
During the year ended March 31, 1997, pursuant to a judgment in
litigation with former shareholders, AMERCO repurchased 12,426,836 shares of
common stock in exchange for $84,502,000, funded damages of $228,373,000 and
paid statutory post-judgment interest of $689,000. The treasury share
transaction was recorded net of tax of $80,997,000 for fiscal year 1997.
AMERCO also placed funds of $48,234,000 into an escrow account pending the
outcome of a dispute involving the entitlement of the plaintiffs to
post-petition interest. The escrow account was transferred to the plaintiffs
on February 2, 2000, after it was determined that the plaintiffs were entitled
to such interest. The transfer was recorded net of tax of $18,570,000.
The plaintiffs included the father, brothers and sisters of Mark V. and
Paul F. Shoen who are major stockholders of AMERCO, and Edward J. and
James P. Shoen who are major stockholders and directors of AMERCO.
On December 31, 1998, in connection with the resolution of one of the
remaining items associated with the treasury stock acquisitions, AMERCO
remitted $6,000,000 plus interest to the plaintiffs in the Shoen litigation.
The payment is reflected, net of taxes, in the Consolidated Statements of
Changes in Stockholders' Equity.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
7. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
A summary of accumulated comprehensive income components follows:
Unrealized Fair market Accumulated
Foreign gain/(loss) value of other
currency on cash flow comprehensive
translation investments hedge income
--------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
Balance at March 31, 1999 $ (25,411) 11,302 (3,631) (17,740)
Foreign currency translation (2,899) - - (2,899)
Fair market value of cash
flow hedge, net of taxes
of $1,568 - - 2,192 2,192
Unrealized loss on
investments, net of
taxes of $11,442 - (23,870) - (23,870)
--------------------------------------------
Balance at March 31, 2000 $ (28,310) (12,568) (1,439) (42,317)
============================================
Balance at March 31, 1998 $ (18,675) 9,291 - (9,384)
Foreign currency translation (6,736) - - (6,736)
Fair market value of cash
flow hedge, net of taxes
of $1,955 - - (3,631) (3,631)
Unrealized gain on
investments, net of
taxes of $1,159 - 2,011 - 2,011
--------------------------------------------
Balance at March 31, 1999 $ (25,411) 11,302 (3,631) (17,740)
============================================
8. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table reflects the calculation of earnings per share:
Income Shares Per Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
-------------------------------------
(in thousands, except share and
per share data)
Year ended March 31, 2000
Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt $ 65,825
Less: preferred stock dividends (13,499)
------
Basic earnings per share
Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt available
to common stockholders 52,326 21,934,390 $ 2.39
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net (334) (0.02)
------ ----
Net earnings 51,992 2.37
Effects of dilutive securities
preferred stock conversion 537 291,667
------ ----------
Diluted earnings per share
Net earnings $ 52,529 22,226,057 $ 2.36
====== ========== ====
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
8. EARNINGS PER SHARE, continued
Income Shares Per Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
-------------------------------------
(in thousands, except share and
per share data)
Year ended March 31, 1999
Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt $ 62,509
Less: preferred stock dividends (17,077)
------
Basic earnings per share
Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt available
to common stockholders 45,432 21,937,686 $ 2.07
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net - -
------ ----
Net earnings 45,432 2.07
Effects of dilutive securities
Preferred stock conversion 4,006 2,002,937
------ ----------
Diluted earnings per share
Net earnings $ 49,438 23,940,623 $ 2.07
====== ========== ====
Year ended March 31, 1998
Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt $ 48,656
Less: preferred stock dividends (20,664)
------
Basic earnings per share
Earnings from operations before
extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt available
to common stockholders 27,992 21,896,101 $ 1.28
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net (13,672) (0.62)
------ ----
Net earnings 14,320 0.66
Effects of dilutive securities
Preferred stock conversion - -
------ ----------
Diluted earnings per share
Net earnings $ 14,320 21,896,101 $ 0.66
====== ========== ====
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
9. INCOME TAXES
The components of the consolidated expense for income taxes applicable
to operations are as follows:
Year ended
-------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------------------------------
(in thousands)
Current:
Federal $ 1,192 2,490 2,098
State 1,068 406 406
Deferred:
Federal 32,369 29,963 23,772
State 2,293 2,242 1,367
------------------------------
$ 36,922 35,101 27,643
==============================
Income taxes paid in cash amounted to $1,522,000, $1,656,000 and
$2,758,000 for fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Actual tax expense reported on earnings from operations differs from
the "expected" tax expense amount (computed by applying the United States
federal corporate tax rate of 35% in 2000, 1999 and 1998) as follows:
Year ended
-------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------------------------------
(in thousands)
Computed "expected" tax
expense $ 35,962 34,163 26,705
Increases (reductions) in taxes
resulting from:
Tax-exempt interest income (145) (474) (676)
Dividends received deduction (1) (52) (153)
Canadian subsidiary
(income)loss (536) 444 (524)
True-up of prior year - - 950
Federal tax benefit of
state and local taxes (1,176) (927) (620)
Other (543) (701) 188
------------------------------
Actual federal tax
expense 33,561 32,453 25,870
State and local income tax
expense 3,361 2,648 1,773
------------------------------
Actual tax expense
of operations $ 36,922 35,101 27,643
==============================
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
9. INCOME TAXES, continued
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised as follows:
March 31,
-----------------
2000 1999
-----------------
(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets
-------------------
Benefit of tax net
operating loss and credit
carryforwards $ 84,855 98,543
Accrued expenses 6,399 24,110
Deferred revenue from
sale/leaseback 7,463 7,945
Policy benefits and losses,
claims and loss expenses
payable, net 20,236 18,780
Other 1,838 709
-----------------
Total deferred tax assets 120,791 150,087
-----------------
Deferred tax liabilities
------------------------
Property, plant and equipment 224,260 196,478
Deferred policy acquisition costs 5,944 18,189
-----------------
Total deferred tax liabilities 230,204 214,667
-----------------
Net deferred tax liability $ 109,413 64,580
=================
In light of AMERCO's history of profitable operations, management has
concluded that it is more likely than not that AMERCO will ultimately realize
the full benefit of its deferred tax assets. Accordingly, AMERCO believes
that a valuation allowance is not required at March 31, 2000 and 1999. See
also Note 15 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Under the provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1984 (the Act), the
balance in Oxford's account designated "Policyholders' Surplus Account" is
frozen at its December 31, 1983 balance of $19,251,000. Federal income
taxes (Phase III) will be payable thereon at applicable current rates if
amounts in this account are distributed to the stockholder or to the extent
the account exceeds a prescribed maximum. Oxford did not incur a Phase III
liability for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
The Internal Revenue Service has examined AMERCO's income tax returns
for the years ended 1994 and 1995. All agreed issues have been provided for
in the financial statements for the 1994 and 1995 audit period. On
January 22, 1999, AMERCO was informed by the Internal Revenue Service that
fiscal years 1996 and 1997 have been selected for audit.
At March 31, 2000, AMERCO and Republic have non-life net operating loss
carryforwards available to offset taxable income in future years of
$183,130,000 for tax purposes. These carryforwards expire in 2011 through
2012. AMERCO has alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of
$16,440,000 which do not have an expiration date, but may only be utilized
in years in which regular tax exceeds alternative minimum tax. The use of
certain carryforwards may be limited or prohibited if a reorganization or
other change in corporate ownership were to occur.
During 1994, Oxford dividended its investment in Republic common stock
to its parent at its book value. As a result of such dividend, a deferred
intercompany gain arose due to the difference between the book value and
fair value of such common stock. However, such gain can only be triggered
if certain events occur. To date, no events have occurred which would
trigger such gain recognition. No deferred taxes have been provided in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements as management believes that
no events have occurred to trigger such gain.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
10. TRANSACTIONS WITH FLEET OWNERS AND OTHER RENTAL EQUIPMENT OWNERS
Independent rental equipment owners (fleet owners) own approximately 7%
of all U-Haul rental trailers and 0.01% of certain other rental equipment.
There are approximately 2,600 fleet owners, including certain officers,
directors, employees and stockholders of AMERCO. All rental equipment is
operated under contract with U-Haul whereby U-Haul administers the
operations and marketing of such equipment and in return receives a
percentage of rental fees paid by customers. Based on the terms of various
contracts, rental fees are distributed to U-Haul (for services as
operators), to the fleet owners (including certain subsidiaries and related
parties of U-Haul) and to Rental Dealers (including Company-operated U-Haul
Centers).
Republic insures and reinsures certain risks of U-Haul customers and
independent fleet owners. Premiums earned on these policies were
$22,700,000, $41,000,000 and $49,400,000 during the years ended
December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
AMERCO participates in the AMERCO Employee Savings, Profit Sharing and
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the Plan) which is designed to provide all
eligible employees with savings for their retirement and to acquire a
proprietary interest in AMERCO.
The Plan has three separate features: a profit sharing feature (the
Profit Sharing Plan) under which the Employer may make contributions on
behalf of participants; a savings feature (the Savings Plan) which allows
participants to defer income under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986; and an employee stock ownership feature (the ESOP) under which
AMERCO may make contributions of AMERCO common stock or cash to acquire such
stock on behalf of participants. Generally, employees of AMERCO are
eligible to participate in the Plan upon completion of a one year service
requirement.
No contributions were made to the profit sharing plan in fiscal year
2000, 1999, or 1998.
AMERCO has arranged financing to fund the ESOP trust (ESOT) and to
enable the ESOT to purchase shares. Below is a summary of the financing
arrangements:
Amount outstanding
Financing as of Interest Payments
Date March 31, 2000 2000 1999 1998
----------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
December 1989 $ - - 34 126
May 1990 117 16 24 35
June 1991 16,249 1,192 1,364 1,466
Shares are released from collateral and allocated to active employees
based on the proportion of debt service paid in the plan year.
Contributions to the ESOT charged to expense were $1,771,000, $2,804,000 and
$3,588,000 for fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The shares held by ESOP as of March 31 were as follows:
Shares issued Shares issued
prior to subsequent to
December 31, 1992 December 31, 1992
------------------------------------------
2000 1999 2000 1999
------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
Allocated shares 1,551 1,620 196 156
Shares committed to be released - - 11 11
Unreleased shares 338 379 679 668
Fair value of unreleased shares $ 4,157 4,485 12,470 14,370
==========================================
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS, continued
For purposes of the schedule, fair value of unreleased shares issued
prior to December 31, 1992 is defined as the historical cost of such shares.
Fair value of unreleased shares issued subsequent to December 31, 1992 is
defined as the March 31 trading value of such shares for 2000 and 1999.
Oxford insures various group life and group disability insurance plans
covering employees of the consolidated group. Premiums earned were
$1,276,000, $1,208,000 and $2,785,000 during the years ended December 31,
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and were eliminated in consolidation.
12. POSTRETIREMENT AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
AMERCO provides medical and life insurance benefits to retired
employees and eligible dependents over age 65 if the employee meets
specified age and service requirements.
AMERCO uses the accrual method of accounting for postretirement
benefits. AMERCO continues to fund medical and life insurance benefit costs
as claims are incurred.
The components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost for 2000,
1999 and 1998 are as follows:
2000 1999 1998
----------------------------
(in thousands)
Service cost for benefits earned
during the period $ 330 296 260
Interest cost on accumulated
postretirement benefit 338 327 301
Other components (239) (224) (239)
---------------------------
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost $ 429 399 322
===========================
The 2000 and 1999 postretirement benefit liability included the
following components:
2000 1999
------------------
(in thousands)
Beginning of year $ 4,886 4,739
Service cost 330 296
Interest cost 338 327
Benefit payments and expense (93) (88)
Actuarial loss (1,846) (388)
-----------------
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 3,615 4,886
Unrecognized net gain 5,232 3,624
-----------------
$ 8,847 8,510
=================
The discount rate assumptions in computing the information above were
as follows:
2000 1999 1998
-----------------------------
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 7.75% 7.00% 7.00%
The year-to-year fluctuations in the discount rate assumptions
primarily reflect changes in U.S. interest rates. The discount rate
represents the expected yield on a portfolio of high-grade (AA-AAA rated or
equivalent) fixed-income investments with cash flow streams sufficient to
satisfy benefit obligations under the plans when due.
The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the
accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 6.00% in 2000, declining
annually to an ultimate rate of 4.20% in 2014.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
12. POSTRETIREMENT AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, continued
If the health care cost trend rate assumptions were increased by 1.00%,
the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of March 31, 2000 would
be increased by approximately $166,000 and a decrease of 1.00% would reduce
the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by $181,000.
Postemployment benefits provided by AMERCO are not material.
13. REINSURANCE
In the normal course of business, Republic and Oxford assume and cede
reinsurance on both a coinsurance and risk premium basis. Republic and
Oxford obtain reinsurance for that portion of risks exceeding retention
limits. The maximum amount of life insurance retained on any one life is
$150,000.
A summary of reinsurance transactions by business segment follows:
Percentage
Ceded Assumed of amount
Direct to other from other Net assumed to
amount companies companies amount net
------------------------------------------ -----------
(in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 1999
- ----------------------------
Life insurance
in force $ 1,508,961 932,004 1,930,832 2,507,789 77%
============================================
Premiums earned:
Life $ 26,745 2,527 6,480 30,698 21%
Accident and
health 43,833 15,121 29,377 58,089 51%
Annuity 69 3 6,269 6,335 99%
Property -
casualty 111,488 27,004 89,319 173,803 51%
--------------------------------------------
Total $ 182,135 44,655 131,445 268,925
============================================
Percentage
Ceded Assumed of amount
Direct to other from other Net assumed to
amount companies companies amount net
------------------------------------------ -----------
(in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 1998
- ----------------------------
Life insurance
in force $ 1,254,084 809,267 2,218,772 2,663,589 83%
============================================
Premiums earned:
Life $ 20,554 6,403 11,480 25,631 45%
Accident and
health 32,668 10,875 29,973 51,766 58%
Annuity 556 - 9,944 10,500 95%
Property -
casualty 110,080 32,047 60,917 138,950 44%
--------------------------------------------
Total $ 163,858 49,325 112,314 226,847
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
13. REINSURANCE, continued
Percentage
Ceded Assumed of amount
Direct to other from other Net assumed to
amount companies companies amount net
------------------------------------------ -----------
(in thousands)
Year ended December 31, 1997
- ----------------------------
Life insurance
in force $ 1,601,840 224,893 2,219,393 3,596,340 62%
============================================
Premiums earned:
Life $ 3,527 160 7,034 10,401 68%
Accident and
health 7,916 1,217 1,930 8,629 22%
Annuity 106 - 8,868 8,974 99%
Property -
casualty 103,488 22,387 55,508 136,609 41%
--------------------------------------------
Total $ 115,037 23,764 73,340 164,613
============================================
In connection with Oxford's acquisitions during 1997 as disclosed in
Note 20 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the level of life
reinsurance transactions increased as of December 31, 1998.
Republic is a reinsurer of municipal bond insurance through an
agreement with MBIA, Inc. Premiums generated through this agreement are
recognized on a pro rata basis over the contract coverage period. Unearned
premiums on this coverage were $5,000,000 and $5,300,000 as of December 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively. Republic's share of case loss reserves related
to this coverage was insignificant at December 31, 1999. Republic's
aggregate exposure for Class 1 municipal bond insurance was $1,000,000,000
as of December 31, 1999.
To the extent that a reinsurer is unable to meet its obligation under
the related reinsurance agreements, Republic would remain liable for the
unpaid losses and loss expenses. Pursuant to certain of these agreements,
Republic holds letters of credit of $3,500,000 from reinsurers. Republic
has issued letters of credit of approximately $2,700,000 in favor of certain
ceding companies.
Republic insures and reinsures general liability, auto liability and
workers' compensation coverage for member companies of the consolidated
group. Premiums earned by Republic on these policies were $6,878,000,
$11,734,000 and $19,800,000 during the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998
and 1997, respectively, and were eliminated in consolidation.
14. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
AMERCO uses certain equipment and occupies certain facilities under
operating lease commitments with terms expiring through 2079. Lease expense
was $135,681,000, $118,742,000 and $89,879,000 for the years ended 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively. During the year ended March 31, 2000, a
subsidiary of U-Haul entered into twenty-two transactions and has
subsequently entered into nine additional transactions, whereby AMERCO sold
rental trucks, which were subsequently leased back. AMERCO has guaranteed
$147,905,000 of residual values at March 31, 2000 and an additional
$13,015,000 subsequent to March 31, 2000 for these assets at the end of the
respective lease terms. Certain leases contain renewal and fair market
value purchase options as well as mileage and other restrictions similar to
covenants disclosed in Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
for notes payable and loan agreements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
14. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS, continued
Following are the lease commitments for leases having terms of more
than one year:
March 31, 2000
--------------------------- Net activity
Property, plant Rental subsequent to
Year ended and other equipment fleet year end Total
-------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands)
2001 $ 5,186 133,496 10,795 149,477
2002 2,870 117,890 12,393 133,153
2003 2,068 104,257 12,393 118,718
2004 1,881 78,771 12,393 93,045
2005 1,652 65,042 12,393 79,087
Thereafter 11,398 81,916 26,382 119,696
-----------------------------------------------
$ 25,055 581,372 86,749 693,176
===============================================
The Company, at the expiration of the lease, has the option to renew the
lease, purchase the units for fair market value, or sell the units to a third
party on behalf of the lessor. On or before a specific date prior to the
expiration date of the lease, the Company has the ability to exercise a TRAC
option. Under this provision the Company has the right to purchase the units
at a specified price. At March 31, 2000, a subsidiary of U-Haul exercised its
option in accordance with the operating lease TRAC provision for equipment
contained in five lease agreements totaling $6,942,000. Subsequent to
March 31, 2000, the Company exercised a similar provision totaling $10,944,000
in connection with seven additional leases.
In December 1996, AMERCO executed a $100,000,000 Operating Lease
Facility with a number of financial institutions which was amended and restated
in July 1999 to $170,000,000. In September 1999, AMERCO entered into an
additional $125,000,000 Operating Lease Facility. Under these facilities,
the lessor acquires land to be developed for storage locations by AMERCO, as
Construction Agent, or acquires existing storage locations with advances of
funds (the Advances) made by certain parties to the facilities. AMERCO will
separately lease land and improvements, including completed locations
capitalized by the lessor, under the facilities and the respective lease
supplements. Funding under the facilities totaled $174,900,000 at
March 31, 2000.
The facilities contain certain restrictions similar to those contained
in Note 5. Upon occurrence of any event of default, the lessor may rescind
or terminate any or all leases and, among other things, require AMERCO to
repurchase any or all of the properties. The facilities have a three year
term, subject to AMERCO's option, with the consent of other parties, to
renew for successive one year terms.
Upon the expiration of the facilities, AMERCO may either purchase all of
the properties based on a purchase price equal to all amounts outstanding
under the Advances, including the interest and yield thereon, or remarket
all of the properties to a third party purchaser who may become a subsequent
lessor to AMERCO.
In the normal course of business, AMERCO is a defendant in a number of
suits and claims. AMERCO is also a party to several administrative
proceedings arising from state and local provisions that regulate the removal
and/or cleanup of underground fuel storage tanks. It is the opinion of
management that none of such suits, claims or proceedings involving AMERCO,
individually or in the aggregate, are expected to result in a material loss.
Also see Notes 13 and 15 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
15. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On October 1, 1996, AMERCO made the final payment of approximately
$448,100,000 to the plaintiffs (non-management shareholders and their
affiliates) in the full settlement of a legal dispute related to
control of AMERCO. As a result, the plaintiffs that owned AMERCO stock
were required to transfer all of their shares of common stock to AMERCO.
The total number of shares transferred was 18,254,976.
On January 10, 2000 it was determined that the plaintiffs were entitled
to post-petition interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per year from
February 21, 1995 until October 1, 1996. In 1996, AMERCO deposited
approximately $48,200,000 into an escrow account to secure payment of the
disputed interest, pending final resolution of this issue. The escrow account
was reflected as a component of "Other assets" in AMERCO's consolidated
financial statements. The amount deposited into the escrow account was
transferred to the plaintiffs on February 2, 2000. The release of the escrow
did not have the effect of increasing or decreasing AMERCO's net earnings,
but reduced stockholders' equity.
AMERCO has deducted for income tax purposes approximately $372,000,000
of payments previously made to the former shareholders. While AMERCO
believes that such income tax deductions are appropriate, there can be no
assurance that such deductions ultimately will be allowed in full.
On June 24, 1997, five (5) current and/or former Moving Center General
Managers (GMs) and one (1) Area Field Manager (AFM) filed suit in Marin
County Superior Court, Case No. BC 203532, entitled Sarah Saunders, et al.
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vs. U-Haul Company of California, Inc., claiming that they were entitled to
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be compensated for all overtime hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours
per week. In addition, these Plaintiffs sought class action status
purporting to represent all persons employed in California as either a
salaried GM or AFM since September 1993. On September 30, 1997, a virtually
identical lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No.
BC 178775, entitled Wyatt Crandall vs. U-Haul International, Inc. and U-Haul
-------------- -------------------------------------
Co. of California. This action did not include AFMs, but did purport to be
- -----------------
brought on behalf of GMs and GM trainees. These cases were consolidated by
the Court in Los Angeles on October 15, 1998. On June 10, 1999, Plaintiff's
motion to certify the AFMs as a class was denied and the motion to certify
the GMs as a class was granted. Notice of certification was mailed on or
about August 24, 1999. The class opt-out period ended on October 11, 1999.
Trial is set for November 2000. Management does not expect the Plaintiffs'
damage claims to result in a material loss, however, there remains the
possibility that an adverse outcome could result in a material effect on
AMERCO's results of operations for the year in which the decision is rendered.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
16. PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS
AMERCO's Board of Directors adopted a stockholder-rights plan in July
1998. The rights were declared as a dividend of one preferred share
purchase right for each outstanding share of AMERCO's common stock. The
dividend distribution was payable on August 17, 1998 to the stockholders of
record on that date. When exercisable, each right will entitle its holder
to purchase from AMERCO one one-hundredth of a share of Series C Junior
Participating Preferred Stock (Series C), no par value per share of AMERCO,
at a price of $132.00 per one one-hundredth of a share of Series C, subject
to adjustment. AMERCO has created a series of 3,000,000 shares of
authorized but unissued preferred stock for the Series C stock authorized in
this stockholder-rights plan.
The rights will become exercisable if a person or group of affiliated
or associated persons acquire or obtain the right to acquire beneficial
ownership of 10% or more of the common stock without approval of a majority
of the Board of Directors of AMERCO. The rights will expire on August 7,
2008 unless earlier redeemed or exchanged by AMERCO.
In the event AMERCO is acquired in a merger or other business
combination transaction after the rights become exercisable, each holder of
a right would be entitled to receive that number of shares of the acquiring
company's common stock equal to the result obtained by multiplying the then
current Purchase Price by the number one one-hundredths of a share of Series
C for which a right is then exercisable and dividing that product by 50% of
the then current market price per share of the acquiring company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
17. STOCK OPTION PLAN
AMERCO's stockholders approved a ten year incentive plan entitled the
AMERCO Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the Plan) for officers and key
employees in October 1992. No stock options or awards have been granted
under this plan to date.
The aggregate numbers of shares of stock subject to award under the
Plan may not exceed 3,000,000. The stock subject to the Plan is AMERCO
common stock unless prior to the date the first award is made under the
Plan, a Committee of at least two Board members determines, in its
discretion, to utilize another class of AMERCO stock. The features of the
Plan are:
Incentive Stock Options (ISO's) - as defined under the Internal Revenue
Code and Non-qualified Stock Options under such terms and conditions as
the Committee determines in its discretion. The ISO's may be granted
at prices not less than one-hundred percent of the fair market value at
the date of grant with a term not exceeding ten years.
Stock Appreciation Right (SAR's) - subject to certain conditions and
limitations to holders of options under the Plan. SAR's permit the
optionee to surrender an exercisable option for an amount equal to the
excess of the market price of the common stock over the option price
when the right is exercised.
Restricted Stock Award - a specified number of common shares may be
granted subject to certain restrictions. Restriction violations during
a specified period result in forfeiture of the stock. The Committee
may, at its discretion, impose any restrictions on a Restricted Stock
award.
Dividend Equivalents - in connection with options. Dividend
Equivalents are rights to receive additional shares of stock at the
time of exercise of the option to which such Dividend Equivalents
apply.
Performance Share - deemed to be the equivalent of one share of stock
and credited to a Performance Share account to be maintained for each
Holder. The value of the shares at time of award or payment is the
fair market value of an equivalent number of shares of stock. At the
end of the award period, payment may be made subject to certain
predetermined criteria and restrictions.
18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
AMERCO has related party transactions with certain major stockholders,
directors and officers of the consolidated group as disclosed in Notes 2, 6,
10 and 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
During fiscal year 2000, AMERCO sold $3,910,000 of remanufactured engines
and small automtive parts and purchased $38,373,000 of automtive parts and
tools from a company wherein a major stockholder, director and officer of
AMERCO has a beneficial minority ownership interest.
During fiscal year 2000, AMERCO purchased $2,508,000 of rebuilt torque
converters and other related transmission parts from a company wherein an
owner is a family member of a major stockholder, director and officer of
AMERCO.
During the years ended 2000, 1999 and 1998, AMERCO purchased
$3,371,000, $3,070,000 and $2,816,000, respectively, of printing from a
company wherein an officer is a major stockholder, director and officer of
AMERCO.
Management believes that these transactions were consummated on terms
equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
19. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
The (increase) decrease in receivables, inventories and accounts
payable and accrued expenses net of other operating and investing activities
follows:
Year ended
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2000 1999 1998
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(in thousands)
Receivables $ (40,590) 676 (14,646)
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Inventories $ (4,455) (11,272) (3,093)
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Accounts payable and
accrued expenses $ 20,146 12,668 11,123
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20. SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF INSURANCE SUBSIDIARIES
A summarized consolidated balance sheet for Republic is presented below:
December 31,
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1999 1998
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(in thousands)
Investments, fixed maturities $ 399,445 421,346
Investments, other 24,591 23,812
Receivables 158,413 130,304
Deferred policy acquisition costs 15,130 12,299
Due from affiliate 28,054 18,259
Deferred federal income taxes 13,384 13,497
Other assets 25,770 19,460
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Total assets $ 664,787 638,977
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Policy liabilities and accruals $ 339,220 349,550
Unearned premiums 64,755 55,076
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities 52,307 22,905
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Total liabilities 456,282 427,531
Stockholder's equity 208,505 211,446
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 664,787 638,977
===================
A summarized consolidated income statement for Republic is presented below:
Year ended December 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Premiums $ 173,803 145,301 155,906
Net investment income 33,004 35,755 31,938
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Total revenue 206,807 181,056 187,844
Benefits and losses 150,543 118,870 165,890
Amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs 13,358 7,443 8,622
Operating expenses 34,972 35,637 12,596
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Total expenses 198,873 161,950 187,108
Income from operations 7,934 19,106 736
Income tax benefit (expense) (2,611) (5,976) 556
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Net income $ 5,323 13,130 1,292
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
20. SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF INSURANCE
SUBSIDIARIES, continued
A summarized consolidated balance sheet for Oxford is presented below:
December 31,
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1999 1998
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(in thousands)
Investments, fixed maturities $ 485,379 479,649
Investments, other 122,038 139,011
Receivables 19,021 28,138
Deferred policy acquisition costs 73,272 69,390
Other assets 32,270 31,097
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Total assets $ 731,980 747,285
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Policy liabilities and accruals $ 142,180 136,299
Premium deposits 461,673 457,759
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities 18,390 27,351
Due to affiliate 10,669 9,862
Deferred federal income taxes 10,975 22,389
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Total liabilities 643,887 653,660
Stockholder's equity 88,093 93,625
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Total liabilities and stockholder's equity $ 731,980 747,285
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A summarized consolidated income statement for Oxford is presented below:
Year ended December 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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(in thousands)
Premiums $ 96,406 94,488 29,731
Net investment income 21,293 19,147 17,811
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Total revenue 117,699 113,635 47,542
Benefits and losses 59,049 57,690 24,377
Amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs 21,629 24,278 5,572
Operating expenses 22,831 19,509 6,953
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Total expenses 103,509 101,477 36,902
Income from operations 14,190 12,158 10,640
Income tax expense (4,117) (3,423) (3,220)
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Net income $ 10,073 8,735 7,420
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
20. SUMMARIZED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF INSURANCE
SUBSIDIARIES, continued
Applicable laws and regulations of the State of Arizona require
maintenance of minimum capital determined in accordance with statutory
accounting practices in the amount of $450,000 for Oxford and $1,000,000 for
Republic. In addition, the amount of dividends which can be paid to
stockholders by insurance companies domiciled in the State of Arizona is
limited. Any dividend in excess of the limit requires prior regulatory
approval. Statutory surplus which can be distributed as dividends is
$1,400,000 for Oxford and $16,100,000 for Republic at December 31, 1999.
Audited statutory net income for Republic for the years ended December
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was $9,907,000, $12,382,000 and $2,124,000,
respectively; audited statutory capital and surplus was $154,604,000 and
$165,969,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Audited statutory net income for Oxford for the years ended December
31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 was $1,599,000, $814,000 and $8,278,000,
respectively; audited statutory capital and surplus was $57,689,000 and
$64,084,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
On November 21, 1997, Oxford purchased all of the issued and outstanding
shares of Encore Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Encore) for
$11,569,000. Encore's primary subsidiary is North American Insurance Company
(NAI). NAI's premium volume is primarily from the sale of credit life and
disability products. NAI owns all of the issued and outstanding common
shares of North American Fire & Casualty Insurance Company, a property and
casualty insurance company. In December 1998, North American Fire & Casualty
Insurance Company was sold to Republic.
On November 24, 1997, Oxford purchased all of the issued and
outstanding shares of Safe Mate Life Insurance Company, for $2,243,000. As
of November 1, 1998, Safe Mate merged into Oxford. Safe Mate's business was
the sale of credit life and disability products. These purchases greatly
increase Oxford's distribution channels and enhance administrative
capabilities in these markets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
21. INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA DATA
Industry Segment Data - AMERCO has four industry segments represented
by Moving and Storage Operations (U-Haul), Real Estate, Property and
Casualty Insurance (Republic) and Life Insurance (Oxford). See Note 1 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the industry
segments.
Information concerning operations by industry segment follows:
Moving Property/ Adjustments
and Storage Real Casualty Life and
Operations Estate Insurance Insurance Eliminations Consolidated
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(in thousands)
Fiscal year 2000
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Revenues:
Outside $1,357,651 9,365 199,929 116,425 - 1,683,370
Intersegment - 71,021 6,878 1,274 (79,173) -
--------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ---------
Total revenue $1,357,651 80,386 206,807 117,699 (79,173) 1,683,370
Depreciation/
amortization $ 88,363 10,512 14,819 21,787 - 135,481
Interest expense $ 81,532 39,257 - - (39,257) 81,532
Pretax earnings $ 55,169 25,454 7,934 14,190 - 102,747
Income tax
expense $ 21,264 8,930 2,611 4,117 - 36,922
Extraordinary
loss on early
extinguishment
of debt, net $ (334) - - - - (334)
Identifiable
assets at
March 31, 2000 $1,388,639 687,855 664,787 721,311 (337,367) 3,125,225
Fiscal year 1999
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Revenues:
Outside $1,266,372 6,658 169,322 112,427 - 1,554,779
Intersegment - 71,888 11,734 1,208 (84,830) -
--------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ---------
Total revenue $1,266,372 78,546 181,056 113,635 (84,830) 1,554,779
Depreciation/
amortization $ 72,325 10,990 9,190 21,597 - 114,102
Interest expense $ 73,658 40,595 - - (40,595) 73,658
Pretax earnings $ 46,679 19,667 19,106 12,158 - 97,610
Income tax
expense $ 18,819 6,883 5,976 3,423 - 35,101
Identifiable
assets at
March 31, 1999 $1,339,312 708,756 638,977 737,423 (336,965) 3,087,503
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
21. INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA DATA, continued
Moving Property/ Adjustments
and Storage Real Casualty Life and
Operations Estate Insurance Insurance Eliminations Consolidated
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(in thousands)
Fiscal year 1998
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Revenues:
Outside $1,205,985 4,908 167,398 46,318 - 1,424,609
Intersegment - 67,371 20,446 1,224 (89,041) -
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Total revenue $1,205,985 72,279 187,844 47,542 (89,041) 1,424,609
Depreciation/
amortization $ 89,940 7,824 10,807 5,251 - 113,822
Interest expense $ 37,146 42,223 - - - 79,369
Pretax earnings $ 49,036 15,887 736 10,640 - 76,299
Income tax
expense
(benefit) $ 19,166 5,813 (556) 3,220 - 27,643
Extraordinary
loss on early
extinguishment
of debt, net $ (13,672) - - - - (13,672)
Identifiable
assets at
March 31, 1998 $1,221,579 662,634 654,449 691,118 (316,503) 2,913,277
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Continued
21. INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA DATA, continued
Geographic Area Data - United States Canada Consolidated
(All amounts are in U.S. $'s) ---------------------------------------
(in thousands)
Fiscal year 2000
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Total revenues $ 1,648,889 34,481 1,683,370
Depreciation/amortization $ 131,513 3,968 135,481
Interest expense $ 81,515 17 81,532
Pretax earnings $ 101,216 1,531 102,747
Income tax expense $ 36,992 - 36,992
Extraordinary loss $ (334) - (334)
Identifiable assets at
March 31, 2000 $ 3,075,095 50,130 3,125,225
Fiscal year 1999
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Total revenues $ 1,525,006 29,773 1,554,779
Depreciation/amortization $ 110,817 3,285 114,102
Interest expense $ 73,641 17 73,658
Pretax earnings (loss) $ 98,878 (1,268) 97,610
Income tax expense $ 35,101 - 35,101
Identifiable assets at
March 31, 1999 $ 3,046,247 41,256 3,087,503
Fiscal year 1998
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Total revenues $ 1,394,189 31,067 1,425,256
Depreciation/amortization $ 111,072 2,750 113,822
Interest expense $ 79,340 29 79,369
Pretax earnings $ 74,801 1,498 76,299
Income tax expense $ 27,643 - 27,643
Extraordinary loss $ (13,672) - (13,672)
Identifiable assets at
March 31, 1998 $ 2,863,416 49,861 2,913,277
22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On May 2, 2000, AMERCO declared a cash dividend of $3,241,000 ($0.53125
per preferred share) to the Series A preferred stockholders of record as of May
12, 2000.
See Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for other
subsequent event disclosures.
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SUMMARY OF EARNINGS OF INDEPENDENT TRAILER FLEETS
Additional Information
The following Summary of Earnings of Independent Trailer Fleets is presented for purposes of analysis and
is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing
procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
accountants, whose report thereon appears elsewhere herein.
Years Ended March 31,
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2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands, except earnings per $100 of average investment)
Earnings data (Note A):
Fleet Owner income:
Credited to Fleet Owner gross
rental income $ 1,977 2,191 2,317 3,214 4,181
Credited to Trailer Accident
Fund (Notes D and E) 114 144 183 253 302
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total Fleet Owner income 2,091 2,335 2,500 3,467 4,483
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Fleet Owner operation expenses:
Charged to Fleet Owner (Note C) 999 873 1,144 1,639 2,182
Charged to Trailer Accident
Fund (Notes D and F) 23 27 20 29 58
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total Fleet Owner operation
expenses 1,022 900 1,164 1,668 2,240
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Fleet Owner earnings before
Trailer Accident Fund credit,
depreciation and income taxes 978 1,318 1,173 1,575 1,999
Trailer Accident Fund credit (Note D) 91 117 163 224 244
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Net Fleet Owner earnings before
depreciation and income taxes $ 1,069 1,435 1,336 1,799 2,243
===== ===== ===== ===== =====
Investment data (Note A):
Amount at end of year $ 2,654 3,272 3,875 5,402 6,871
===== ===== ===== ===== =====
Average amount during year $ 2,963 3,574 4,639 6,137 7,732
===== ===== ===== ===== =====
Net Fleet Owner earnings before
depreciation and income taxes
per $100 of average investment
(Note B) $ 28.12 29.56 28.79 29.31 29.02
===== ===== ===== ===== =====
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this Summary of Earnings of Independent Trailer Fleets.
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NOTES TO SUMMARY OF EARNINGS OF INDEPENDENT TRAILER FLEETS
Additional Information
(A) The accompanying Summary of Earnings of Independent Trailer Fleets includes the operations of trailers under
the brand name of "U-Haul" owned by Independent Fleet Owners. Earnings data represent the aggregate results
of operations before depreciation and taxes. Investment data represent the cost of trailers and investments
before accumulated depreciation.
Fleet Owner income is based on Independent Rental Dealer reports of rentals transacted through the day
preceding the last Monday of each month and received by U-Haul International, Inc. by the end of the month
and Company-Operated U-Haul Center reports of rentals transacted through the last day of each month.
Payments to Fleet Owners for trailers lost or retired from rental service as a result of damage by accident
have not been reflected in this summary because such payments do not relate to earnings before depreciation
and income taxes but, rather, investment (depreciation).
The investment data is based upon the cost of trailers to the Fleet Owners as reflected by sales records of
the U-Haul manufacturing facilities.
(B) The summary of earnings data stated in terms of amount per $100 of average investment represents the
aggregate results of operations (earnings data) divided by the average amount of investment during the
periods. The average amount of investment is based upon a simple average of the month-end investment during
each period. Average earnings data is not necessarily representative of an individual Fleet Owner's
earnings.
(C) A summary of operations expenses charged directly to Independent Fleet Owners follows:
Year ended March 31,
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2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
Licenses $ 150 159 285 434 436
Public liability insurance 126 134 156 198 264
Repairs and maintenance 723 580 703 1,007 1,482
--- --- ----- ----- -----
$ 999 873 1,144 1,639 2,182
=== === ===== ===== =====
(D) The Fleet Owners and Subsidiary U-Haul Rental Companies forego normal commissions on a portion of gross
rental fees designated for transfer to the Trailer Accident Fund. Trailer accident repair expenses,
otherwise chargeable to Fleet Owners, are paid from these Funds to the extent of the financial
resources of the Funds. The amounts designated "Trailer Accident Fund credit" in the accompanying
summary of earnings represent Independent Fleetowner commissions foregone, which
exceed expenses borne by the Funds.
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NOTES TO SUMMARY OF EARNINGS OF INDEPENDENT TRAILER FLEETS, continued
Additional Information
(E) Commissions foregone for transfer to the Trailer Accident Fund follows:
Fleet Owners
Subsidiary ------------------------
U-Haul Subsidiary
Companies Companies Independent Total
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(in thousands)
Year ended:
March 31, 2000 $ 6,061 3,150 114 9,325
March 31, 1999 6,081 3,131 144 9,356
March 31, 1998 6,299 3,208 183 9,690
March 31, 1997 6,262 3,119 253 9,634
March 31, 1996 5,682 2,757 302 8,741
(F) A summary of Independent Fleet Owner expenses borne by the Trailer Accident Fund follows:
Total
Fleet Owners Trailer
Subsidiary ------------------------ Trailer Accident
U-Haul Subsidiary Sub Accident Repair
Companies Companies Independent Total Retirements Expenses
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(in thousands)
Year ended:
March 31, 2000 $ 1,233 641 23 1,897 354 2,251
March 31, 1999 1,148 591 27 1,766 342 2,108
March 31, 1998 682 347 20 1,049 408 1,457
March 31, 1997 722 360 29 1,111 246 1,357
March 31, 1996 1,089 528 58 1,675 305 1,980
(G) Certain reclassifications have been made to the Summary of Earnings of Independent Trailer Fleets for the
fiscal years ended 1999, 1998, 1997 and 1996 to conform with the current year's presentation.
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Schedule I
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
AMERCO
Balance Sheets
March 31,
2000 1999
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(in thousands)
Assets
- ------
Cash $ 108 1,082
Investment in subsidiaries 844,115 785,616
Due from unconsolidated subsidiaries 1,042,992 1,021,146
Other assets 28,770 80,135
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$ 1,915,985 1,887,979
======================
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
- ------------------------------------
Liabilities:
Notes and loans payable $ 1,137,553 1,114,063
Other liabilities 176,889 141,634
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Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock - -
Common stock 10,563 10,563
Additional paid-in capital 275,242 299,905
Accumulated other comprehensive income (42,317) (17,740)
Retained earnings:
Beginning of year 703,322 658,227
Net earnings 65,491 62,509
Dividends paid (13,641) (17,414)
----------------------
755,172 703,322
Less:
Cost of common shares in treasury 397,000 363,533
Unearned employee stock
ownership plan shares 117 235
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Total stockholders' equity 601,543 632,282
----------------------
$ 1,915,985 1,887,979
======================
See accompanying notes to condensed financial information and notes to
consolidated financial statements incorporated herein by reference.
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Schedule I, continued
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
AMERCO
Statements of Earnings
Years Ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
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(in thousands, except share
and per share data)
Revenues
- --------
Net interest income from
subsidiaries $ 53,504 57,500 64,751
Expenses
- --------
Interest expense 77,561 73,960 76,969
Other expenses 5,823 7,394 6,040
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Total expenses 83,384 81,354 83,009
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Operating loss (29,880) (23,854) (18,258)
Equity in earnings of
unconsolidated subsidiaries 126,878 111,782 89,339
Income tax expense (31,173) (25,419) (25,615)
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net (334) - (10,482)
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Net earnings $ 65,491 62,509 34,984
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Earnings per common share
(both basic and diluted):
Earnings from operations
before extraordinary loss
on early extinguishment of
debt $ 2.39 2.07 1.28
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net (0.02) - (0.62)
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Net earnings $ 2.37 2.07 0.66
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Weighted average common
shares outstanding 21,934,390 21,937,686 21,896,101
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See accompanying notes to condensed financial information and notes to
consolidated financial statements incorporated herein by reference.
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Schedule I, continued
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
AMERCO
Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended March 31,
2000 1999 1998
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(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings $ 65,491 62,509 34,984
Amortization, net (569) (1,730) 270
Equity in earnings of
subsidiaries 85,266 78,014 56,578
(Increase) decrease in amounts due
from unconsolidated subsidiaries 14,150 (64,062) (74,909)
Net change in operating assets and
liabilities (83,449) (89,921) (69,642)
Other, net (27,005) (4,695) 1,074
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Net cash provided (used) by
operating activities 53,884 (19,885) (51,645)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net change in short term borrowings (146,500) 135,500 122,500
Proceeds from notes 350,000 - 300,000
Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership
Plan-repayments from loan 118 1,017 1,717
Principal payments on notes (180,010) (45,008) (314,008)
Debt issuance costs (6,024) (358) (2,664)
Repurchase of preferred stock (25,000) (50,000) (25,000)
Preferred stock dividends paid (13,641) (17,414) (20,766)
Treasury stock purchase, net (33,467) (3,810) -
Deferred tax-treasury stock - - -
Escrow deposit - - -
Extraordinary loss on early
extinguishment of debt, net (334) - (10,482)
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Net cash provided (used) by
financing activities (54,858) 19,927 51,297
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Increase (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents (974) 42 (348)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of year 1,082 1,040 1,388
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year $ 108 1,082 1,040
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Income taxes paid in cash amounted to $675,000, $1,425,000 and
$2,588,000 for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Interest paid in cash
amounted to $77,529,000, $74,026,000 and $76,035,000 for 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively.
See accompanying notes to condensed financial information and notes to
consolidated financial statements incorporated herein by reference.
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Schedule I, continued
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
AMERCO
Notes to Condensed Financial Information
March 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AMERCO, a Nevada corporation, was incorporated in April, 1969, and is
the holding company for U-Haul International, Inc., Republic Western
Insurance Company, Oxford Life Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate
Company. The financial statements of the Registrant should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto
included in this Form 10-K.
AMERCO is included in a consolidated Federal income tax return with all
of its U.S. subsidiaries. Accordingly, the provision for income taxes has
been calculated for Federal income taxes of the Registrant and subsidiaries
included in the consolidated return of the Registrant. State taxes for all
subsidiaries are allocated to the respective subsidiaries.
The financial statements include only the accounts of the Registrant (a
Nevada corporation), which include certain of the corporate operations of
AMERCO. The debt and related interest expense of the Registrant have been
allocated to the consolidated subsidiaries. The intercompany interest
income and expenses are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
2. GUARANTEES
AMERCO has guaranteed performance of certain long-term leases. See
Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
3. NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE
Notes and loans payable consist of the following:
March 31,
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2000 1999
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(in thousands)
Medium-term notes payable, unsecured,
6.71% to 8.08% interest
rates, due through 2027 $ 237,000 317,000
Notes payable under Bond Backed Asset
Trust, unsecured, 6.89% to 7.14%
interest rates, due through 2033 200,000 300,000
Notes payable to public,
unsecured, 7.85% interest
rate, due through 2004 175,000 175,000
Senior Note, unsecured, 7.20% interest
rate, due through 2002 150,000 -
Senior Note, unsecured, 8.80% interest
rate, due through 2005 200,000 -
Other notes payable, unsecured,
9.50% interest rate,
due through 2005 53 63
Notes payable to banks under
revolving lines of credit, unsecured,
6.19% to 6.44% interest rates 159,000 297,000
Other short-term promissory notes,
6.32% interest rate 16,500 25,000
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$ 1,137,553 1,114,063
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For additional information, see Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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Schedule V
AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Supplemental Information (For Property-Casualty Insurance Underwriters)
Years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
Reserves Amorti-
for Unpaid zation Paid
Claims Claims and of Claims
Deferred and Net Claim Adjustment Deferred and
Policy Claim Net Invest- Expenses Incurred Policy Claim Net
Affiliation Acqui- Adjust- Discount Earned ment Related to Acqui- Adjust- Premiums
Fiscal With sition ment if any, Unearned Premiums Income Current Prior sition ment Written
Year Registrant Costs Expenses Deducted Premiums (1) (3) Year Year Costs Expenses (2)
---- ---------- ----- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------ ---- ---- ----- -------- -------
(in thousands)
2000 Consolidated
property -
casualty entity $ 15,130 334,857 N/A 64,755 166,925 32,527 121,861 9,616 13,358 137,369 171,561
1999 Consolidated
property -
casualty entity 12,299 344,748 N/A 55,076 133,567 32,908 116,069 (8,827) 7,443 140,159 143,571
1998 Consolidated
property -
casualty entity 7,203 384,816 N/A 45,753 136,106 31,292 132,291 23,192 8,622 118,308 135,782
(1) The earned premiums are reported net of intersegment transactions. Earned premiums eliminated in consolidation amount to
$6,878,000, $11,734,000 and $19,800,000 for the years ended 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
(2) The premiums written are reported net of intersegment transactions. Premiums written eliminated in consolidation amount to
$11,921,000, $10,921,000 and $20,287,000 for the years ended 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
(3) Net Investment Income excludes net realized gains on investments of $477,000, $2,847,000 and $647,000 for the years
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
AMERCO
By: /S/ EDWARD J. SHOEN
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Edward J. Shoen
Chairman of the Board
Dated: June 29, 2000
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
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/S/ EDWARD J. SHOEN Chairman of the Board June 29, 2000
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Edward J. Shoen (Principal Executive
Officer)
/S/ GARY B. HORTON Principal Financial June 29, 2000
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Gary B. Horton
/S/ WILLIAM E. CARTY Director June 29, 2000
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William E. Carty
/S/ JAMES P. SHOEN Director June 29, 2000
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James P. Shoen
/S/ RICHARD J. HERRERA Director June 29, 2000
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Richard J. Herrera
/S/ CHARLES J. BAYER Director June 29, 2000
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Charles J. Bayer
/S/ JOHN M. DODDS Director June 29, 2000
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John M. Dodds
/S/ JAMES J. GROGEN Director June 29, 2000
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James J. Grogen
/S/ JOHN P. BROGAN Director June 29, 2000
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John P. Brogan