SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-5721
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
New York 13-2615557
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
315 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10010-3607
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 460-1900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check
one):
Large accelerated filer X Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES NO X
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding
of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, at November 1, 2007:
222,496,086.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
2007 2006
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 695,132 $ 287,199
Investments 877,317 903,973
Trade, notes and other receivables, net 109,827 69,822
Prepaids and other current assets 192,375 105,215
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Total current assets 1,874,651 1,366,209
Non-current investments 2,146,838 1,465,849
Notes and other receivables, net 13,079 24,999
Intangible assets, net and goodwill 78,434 59,437
Deferred tax asset, net 741,519 978,415
Other assets 497,886 401,689
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net 514,512 234,216
Investments in associated companies 1,450,640 773,010
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Total $ 7,317,559 $ 5,303,824
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Trade payables and expense accruals $ 201,490 $ 127,739
Deferred revenue 76,663 --
Other current liabilities 9,146 5,688
Debt due within one year 192,116 184,815
Income taxes payable -- 8,411
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Total current liabilities 479,415 326,653
Other non-current liabilities 89,177 90,268
Long-term debt 1,988,727 974,646
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Total liabilities 2,557,319 1,391,567
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Commitments and contingencies
Minority interest 20,837 18,982
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares, par value $1 per share, authorized 600,000,000 and 300,000,000
shares; 222,386,733 and 216,351,466 shares issued and outstanding,
after deducting 56,884,989 and 56,881,489 shares held in treasury 222,387 216,351
Additional paid-in capital 776,385 520,892
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 541,312 (4,726)
Retained earnings 3,199,319 3,160,758
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Total shareholders' equity 4,739,403 3,893,275
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Total $ 7,317,559 $ 5,303,824
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See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
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2007 2006 2007 2006
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Revenues and Other Income:
Manufacturing $ 103,266 $ 105,375 $ 310,258 $ 343,180
Telecommunications 112,271 -- 255,986 --
Property management and service fees 40,259 -- 58,604 --
Investment and other income 51,727 48,609 157,703 243,706
Net securities gains 23,626 16,259 89,787 99,391
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331,149 170,243 872,338 686,277
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Expenses:
Cost of sales:
Manufacturing 89,835 91,909 263,354 290,698
Telecommunications 96,737 -- 218,581 --
Direct operating expenses for property management and services 28,815 -- 40,705 --
Interest 27,943 22,843 74,855 61,541
Salaries and incentive compensation 28,614 19,971 68,986 62,042
Depreciation and amortization 10,171 5,855 23,050 16,187
Selling, general and other expenses 59,902 35,707 165,860 108,570
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342,017 176,285 855,391 539,038
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income
taxes and equity in income of associated companies (10,868) (6,042) 16,947 147,239
Income taxes (4,177) (8,709) 6,941 48,871
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in
income of associated companies (6,691) 2,667 10,006 98,368
Equity in income of associated companies, net of taxes 8,778 1,073 26,257 24,336
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Income from continuing operations 2,087 3,740 36,263 122,704
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes 98 (2,717) 307 (3,870)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes 1,703 59,454 1,991 59,356
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Net income $ 3,888 $ 60,477 $ 38,561 $ 178,190
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Income from continuing operations $ .01 $ .02 $ .17 $ .57
Income (loss) from discontinued operations -- (.01) -- (.02)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations .01 .27 .01 .27
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Net income $ .02 $ .28 $ .18 $ .82
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Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Income from continuing operations $ .01 $ .02 $ .17 $ .56
Income (loss) from discontinued operations -- (.01) -- (.02)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations .01 .26 .01 .26
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Net income $ .02 $ .27 $ .18 $ .80
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See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
2007 2006
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Net cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 38,561 $ 178,190
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operations:
Deferred income tax provision 26,350 96,344
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and leasehold improvements 27,795 28,171
Other amortization 384 (9,936)
Share-based compensation 8,503 12,390
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options (2,911) (376)
Provision for doubtful accounts 210 1,005
Net securities gains (89,787) (99,391)
Equity in income of associated companies (44,471) (38,792)
Distributions from associated companies 53,310 74,209
Net gains related to real estate, property and equipment, and other assets (24,035) (99,344)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations (3,372) (94,616)
Investments classified as trading, net 35,265 (3,885)
Net change in:
Restricted cash 8,385 8,625
Trade, notes and other receivables 7,530 156,384
Prepaids and other assets (1,939) (1,394)
Trade payables and expense accruals (9,008) (127,152)
Other liabilities (27,738) (15,900)
Income taxes payable (9,781) (4,179)
Other 1,649 8,288
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities (5,100) 68,641
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Net cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property, equipment and leasehold improvements (29,353) (33,659)
Acquisitions of and capital expenditures for real estate investments (59,872) (57,398)
Proceeds from disposals of real estate, property and equipment, and other assets 24,926 179,985
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations, net of expenses and cash of operations sold 1,922 115,304
Collection of Premier's insurance proceeds -- 109,383
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (83,971) (105,282)
Net change in restricted cash (8,371) (91,640)
Advances on notes and other receivables (12,714) (23,588)
Collections on notes, loan and other receivables 29,674 21,790
Investments in associated companies (981,030) (267,273)
Capital distributions from associated companies 46,662 2,040
Investment in Fortescue Metals Group Ltd -- (408,030)
Purchases of investments (other than short-term) (2,985,445) (3,010,495)
Proceeds from maturities of investments 533,168 893,339
Proceeds from sales of investments 2,709,272 2,483,093
Other (1,496) --
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Net cash used for investing activities (816,628) (192,431)
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Net cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of long-term debt 978,106 61,739
Reduction of long-term debt (2,813) (34,042)
Issuance of common shares 250,217 3,404
Purchase of common shares for treasury (102) (33)
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options 2,911 376
Other 1,322 6,364
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Net cash provided by financing activities 1,229,641 37,808
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash 20 44
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 407,933 (85,938)
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1, 287,199 386,957
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Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, $ 695,132 $ 301,019
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See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(In thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
Common Accumulated
Shares Additional Other
$1 Par Paid-In Comprehensive Retained
Value Capital Income (Loss) Earnings Total
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Balance, January 1, 2006 $216,058 $501,914 $ (81,502) $ 3,025,444 $3,661,914
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Comprehensive income:
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, net of taxes of $18,163 (32,009) (32,009)
Net change in unrealized foreign exchange
gain (loss), net of taxes of $298 526 526
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
derivative instruments, net of taxes of $84 (147) (147)
Net income 178,190 178,190
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Comprehensive income 146,560
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Share-based compensation expense 12,390 12,390
Exercise of options to purchase common shares,
including excess tax benefit 269 3,511 3,780
Purchase of common shares for treasury (1) (32) (33)
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Balance, September 30, 2006 $216,326 $517,783 $ (113,132) $ 3,203,634 $3,824,611
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Balance, January 1, 2007 $216,351 $520,892 $ (4,726) $ 3,160,758 $3,893,275
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Comprehensive income:
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
investments, net of taxes of $307,223 541,460 541,460
Net change in unrealized foreign exchange
gain (loss), net of taxes of $2,055 3,621 3,621
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on
derivative instruments, net of taxes of $42 74 74
Net change in minimum pension liability and
postretirement benefits, net of taxes of $501 883 883
Net income 38,561 38,561
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Comprehensive income 584,599
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Share-based compensation expense 8,503 8,503
Issuance of common shares 5,500 236,500 242,000
Exercise of options to purchase common shares,
including excess tax benefit 539 10,589 11,128
Purchase of common shares for treasury (3) (99) (102)
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Balance, September 30, 2007 $222,387 $776,385 $ 541,312 $ 3,199,319 $4,739,403
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See notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
1. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, which reflect all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items or items discussed
herein) that management believes necessary to present fairly results of
interim operations, should be read in conjunction with the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements (including the Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies) included in the Company's audited consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, which are
included in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, as amended, for
such year (the "2006 10-K"). Results of operations for interim periods are
not necessarily indicative of annual results of operations. The
consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2006 was extracted from the
audited annual financial statements and does not include all disclosures
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America ("GAAP") for annual financial statements.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting
Standards Board Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48"),
which prescribes the accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in income
tax positions. FIN 48 specifies a recognition threshold that must be met
before any part of the benefit of a tax position can be recognized in the
financial statements, specifies measurement criteria and provides guidance
for classification and disclosure. The Company was not required to record
an adjustment to its financial statements upon the adoption of FIN 48.
The Company's accounting policy for recording interest and penalties, if
any, with respect to uncertain tax positions is to classify interest and
penalties as components of income tax expense. As of the date of adoption
of FIN 48, the aggregate amount of unrecognized tax benefits reflected in
the Company's consolidated balance sheet was $14,000,000 (including
$3,500,000 for interest); if recognized, such amounts would lower the
Company's effective tax rate. Unrecognized tax benefits were not materially
different at September 30, 2007. The statute of limitations with respect to
the Company's federal income tax returns has expired for all years through
2001. The Company's New York State and New York City income tax returns are
currently being audited for the 1999 to 2002 period.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value
Measurements" ("SFAS 157"), which defines fair value, establishes a
framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007. In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities - Including an amendment of FASB Statement No.
115" ("SFAS 159"), which permits entities to choose to measure many
financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. SFAS 159 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 157 and SFAS 159 on its
consolidated financial statements.
Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to be consistent
with the 2007 presentation.
2. Results of operations for the Company's segments are reflected from the
date of acquisition, which was March 2007 for the telecommunications
business conducted by the Company's 75% owned subsidiary, STi Prepaid, LLC
("STi Prepaid"), and June 2007 for the property management and services
business conducted by the Company's subsidiary ResortQuest International,
Inc. ("ResortQuest"). The date of acquisition and consolidation for the
gaming entertainment business conducted by Premier Entertainment Biloxi,
LLC ("Premier") was April 2006; however, Premier was deconsolidated on
September 19, 2006, upon its filing of voluntary petitions for
reorganization under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the
"Bankruptcy Code") with the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of
Mississippi (the "Court"). As more fully discussed in Note 20, on August
10, 2007, Premier emerged from bankruptcy proceedings and once again became
a consolidated subsidiary of the Company.
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The primary measure of segment operating results and profitability used by
the Company is income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
and equity in income of associated companies. Certain information
concerning the Company's segments for the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is presented in the following table.
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
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2007 2006 2007 2006
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(In thousands)
Revenues and other income (a):
Manufacturing:
Idaho Timber $ 75,250 $ 77,614 $ 230,937 $ 261,895
Plastics 28,110 27,944 79,595 82,175
Telecommunications 112,782 -- 257,076 --
Property Management and Services 40,659 -- 59,144 --
Gaming Entertainment 14,618 1,599 14,618 2,441
Domestic Real Estate 2,200 4,951 14,565 76,836
Medical Product Development 544 194 1,524 485
Other Operations 10,993 12,280 40,275 29,666
Corporate 45,993 45,661 174,604 232,779
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Total consolidated revenues and other income $ 331,149 $ 170,243 $ 872,338 $ 686,277
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and
equity in income of associated companies:
Manufacturing:
Idaho Timber $ 2,012 $ 335 $ 10,822 $ 11,871
Plastics 4,741 5,150 13,369 15,374
Telecommunications 6,243 -- 15,598 --
Property Management and Services 3,874 -- 5,408 --
Gaming Entertainment (2,255) (830) (2,255) (217)
Domestic Real Estate (5,029) (2,353) (2,912) 48,445
Medical Product Development (7,038) (8,052) (22,414) (16,499)
Other Operations (5,982) (804) (8,808) (6,158)
Corporate (7,434) 512 8,139 94,423
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Total consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes and equity in income of
associated companies $ (10,868) $ (6,042) $ 16,947 $ 147,239
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(a) Revenues and other income for each segment include amounts for
services rendered and products sold, as well as segment reported
amounts classified as investment and other income and net securities
gains on the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
For the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, income from
continuing operations has been reduced by depreciation and amortization
expenses of $14,800,000 and $10,400,000, respectively; such amounts are
primarily comprised of Corporate ($3,100,000 and $2,900,000, respectively),
manufacturing ($4,400,000 and $4,400,000, respectively), gaming
entertainment ($1,800,000 in 2007), domestic real estate ($1,500,000 and
$900,000, respectively), property management and services ($1,400,000 in
2007) and other operations ($2,300,000 and $1,700,000, respectively). For
the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, income from
continuing operations has been reduced by depreciation and amortization
expenses of $36,800,000 and $29,300,000, respectively; such amounts are
primarily comprised of Corporate ($9,000,000 and $8,800,000, respectively),
manufacturing ($13,500,000 and $13,000,000, respectively), gaming
entertainment ($1,800,000 in 2007), domestic real estate ($3,200,000 and
$2,300,000, respectively), property management and services ($1,900,000 in
2007) and other operations ($6,700,000 and $4,200,000, respectively).
Depreciation and amortization expenses for other segments are not material.
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For the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, income from
continuing operations has been reduced by interest expense of $27,900,000
and $22,800,000, respectively; such amounts are primarily comprised of
Corporate ($27,600,000 and $18,100,000, respectively) and gaming
entertainment ($4,700,000 in 2006). For the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, income from continuing operations has been
reduced by interest expense of $74,900,000 and $61,500,000, respectively;
such amounts are primarily comprised of Corporate ($74,400,000 and
$53,100,000, respectively) and gaming entertainment ($8,000,000 in 2006).
Interest expense for other segments is not material.
3. The following tables provide summarized data with respect to significant
investments in associated companies accounted for under the equity method
of accounting for the periods the investments were owned by the Company.
The information is provided for those investments whose relative
significance to the Company during 2007 could result in the Company
including separate audited financial statements for such investments in its
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 (in
thousands).
September 30, September 30,
2007 2006
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EagleRock Capital Partners (QP), LP ("EagleRock"):
Total revenues $ (2,500) $ 10,200
Income (loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items (2,900) 9,600
Net income (loss) (2,900) 9,600
The Company's equity in net income (loss) (2,200) 7,100
Jefferies High Yield Holdings, LLC ("JHYH"):
Total revenues $ 41,500 $ --
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items 21,300 --
Net income 21,300 --
The Company's equity in net income 6,300 --
During the first quarter of 2007, the Company and Jefferies & Company, Inc.
("Jefferies") expanded and restructured the Company's equity investment in
Jefferies Partners Opportunity Fund II, LLC ("JPOF II"), one of several
entities managed by Jefferies that invested capital in Jefferies' high
yield trading business. The Company has committed to invest $600,000,000 in
JHYH, a newly formed entity, Jefferies has committed to invest the same
amount as the Company, and passive investors may invest up to $800,000,000
in the aggregate over time. Jefferies received additional JHYH securities
entitling it to 20% of the profits. Jefferies and the Company each have the
right to nominate two of a total of four directors to JHYH's board, and
each own 50% of the voting securities. JHYH owns a registered broker-dealer
engaged in the secondary sales and trading of high yield securities and
specialized situation securities formerly conducted by Jefferies, including
bank debt, post-reorganization equity, equity, equity derivatives, credit
default swaps and other financial instruments. It commits capital to the
market by making markets in high yield and distressed securities and
invests in and provides research coverage on these types of securities. In
April 2007, after regulatory approval for the new venture was received, the
Company contributed $250,000,000 to JHYH along with its investment in JPOF
II. The timing of the Company's remaining $250,000,000 contribution is at
the sole discretion of Jefferies.
The Company accounts for its investment in JHYH under the equity method of
accounting. Under GAAP, JHYH is considered to be a variable interest entity
that is consolidated by Jefferies, since Jefferies is the primary
beneficiary.
In June 2007, the Company invested $200,000,000 to acquire a 10% limited
partnership interest in Pershing Square IV, L.P. ("Pershing Square"), a
newly-formed private investment partnership whose investment decisions are
at the sole discretion of Pershing Square's general partner. The stated
objective of Pershing Square is to create significant capital appreciation
by investing in Target Corporation. The Company classified its investment
in Pershing Square as an investment in an associated company accounted for
under the equity method of accounting.
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4. A summary of investments at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 is as
follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2007 December 31, 2006
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Carrying Value Carrying Value
Amortized and Estimated Amortized and Estimated
Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value
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Current Investments:
Investments available for sale $ 793,948 $ 794,442 $ 803,034 $ 809,927
Trading securities 61,166 69,746 79,526 80,321
Other investments, including accrued interest income 13,129 13,129 13,725 13,725
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Total current investments $ 868,243 $ 877,317 $ 896,285 $ 903,973
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Non-current Investments:
Investments available for sale $ 949,063 $1,956,208 $1,131,198 $1,283,261
Other investments 190,630 190,630 182,588 182,588
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Total non-current investments $1,139,693 $2,146,838 $1,313,786 $1,465,849
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As more fully discussed in the Company's 2006 10-K, in August 2006,
pursuant to a subscription agreement with Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
("Fortescue") and its subsidiary, FMG Chichester Pty Ltd ("FMG") the
Company invested an aggregate of $408,000,000, including expenses, in
Fortescue's Pilbara iron ore and infrastructure project in Western
Australia. In exchange for its cash investment, the Company received
26,400,000 common shares of Fortescue, representing approximately 9.99% of
the outstanding Fortescue common stock, and a 13 year, $100,000,000 note of
FMG. In July 2007, Fortescue sold new common shares in an underwritten
public offering to raise additional capital for its mining project and to
fund future growth. In connection with this offering, the Company exercised
its pre-emptive rights to maintain its ownership position and acquired an
additional 1,398,600 common shares of Fortescue for $44,200,000.
Non-current available for sale investments include 27,798,600 and
26,400,000 common shares of Fortescue, representing approximately 9.93% of
the outstanding Fortescue common stock at September 30, 2007 and December
31, 2006, respectively. Fortescue is a publicly traded company on the
Australian Stock Exchange (Symbol: FMG), and the shares acquired by the
Company may be sold without restriction. The Fortescue shares have a cost
of $246,300,000 and $202,100,000 and market values of $1,177,100,000 and
$276,300,000 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
Interest on the FMG note is calculated as 4% of the revenue, net of
government royalties, invoiced from the iron ore produced from the
project's Cloud Break and Christmas Creek areas. The note is unsecured and
subordinate to the project's senior secured debt. For accounting purposes,
the Company recorded its 2006 investment in Fortescue's common shares at
the market price on the date of acquisition, and bifurcated its remaining
Fortescue investment into a 13 year zero-coupon note and a prepaid mining
interest. The zero-coupon note was recorded at an estimated initial fair
value of $21,600,000, representing the present value of the principal
amount discounted at 12.5%. The prepaid mining interest of $184,300,000 has
been classified with other non-current assets, and will be amortized to
expense as the 4% of revenue is earned.
Non-current other investments include 5,600,000 common shares of Inmet
Mining Corporation ("Inmet"), a Canadian-based global mining company traded
on the Toronto stock exchange (Symbol: IMN), which have a cost and carrying
value of $78,000,000 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006. As more
fully discussed in the 2006 10-K, the Inmet shares are restricted and may
not be sold until August 2009 or earlier under certain specified
circumstances. The Inmet shares will be carried at the initially recorded
value (unless there is an other than temporary impairment) until one year
prior to the termination of the transfer restrictions. At September 30,
2007, the market value of the Inmet shares is $562,900,000.
During the second quarter of 2007, the Company sold all of its common stock
holdings in Eastman Chemical Company and recognized a net security gain of
$37,800,000.
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5. A summary of intangible assets, net and goodwill at September 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006 is as follows (in thousands):
September 30, December 31,
2007 2006
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Intangibles:
Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $17,325 and $11,768 $ 51,175 $ 46,967
Licenses, net of accumulated amortization of $203 and $0 11,685 --
Trademarks and tradename, net of accumulated amortization of $351 and $227 1,801 1,642
Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $413 and $298 1,917 2,032
Other, net of accumulated amortization of $1,977 and $1,727 3,705 645
Goodwill 8,151 8,151
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$ 78,434 $ 59,437
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As a result of the acquisitions of STi Prepaid during the first quarter of
2007 and ResortQuest during the second quarter of 2007, intangibles
increased by $7,100,000; see Note 18 for further information concerning
these acquisitions. Intangible assets also increased by $3,100,000 and
$3,200,000 during 2007 related to acquisitions by Conwed Plastics and
within the Other Operations segment, respectively. The increase in licenses
during 2007 relates to the reconsolidation of Premier, which is more fully
discussed in Note 20.
Amortization expense on intangible assets was $2,200,000 and $2,000,000,
respectively, for the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and
2006, respectively, and $6,100,000 and $5,700,000 for the nine month
periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The estimated
aggregate future amortization expense for the intangible assets for each of
the next five years is as follows (in thousands): 2007 (for the remaining
three months) - $2,200; 2008 - $8,900; 2009 - $8,500; 2010 - $8,200; and
2011 - $7,800.
All of the goodwill in the above table relates to Conwed Plastics.
6. A summary of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes at
September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 is as follows (in thousands):
September 30, December 31,
2007 2006
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Net unrealized gains on investments $ 579,266 $ 37,806
Net unrealized foreign exchange gains 4,499 878
Net unrealized losses on derivative instruments (1,158) (1,232)
Net minimum pension liability (42,018) (42,960)
Net postretirement benefits 723 782
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$ 541,312 $ (4,726)
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7. Investment and other income includes changes in the fair values of
derivative financial instruments of $(700,000) and $(900,000) for the three
month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and
$(200,000) and $900,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007
and 2006, respectively.
8. Pension expense charged to operations for the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 related to defined benefit pension plans
included the following components (in thousands):
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For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
-------------------------- --------------------------
2007 2006 2007 2006
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Interest cost $ 2,956 $ 2,966 $ 8,869 $ 8,909
Expected return on plan assets (2,666) (2,029) (7,999) (6,094)
Actuarial loss 413 623 1,236 1,887
Amortization of prior service cost 1 1 2 2
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Net pension expense $ 704 $ 1,561 $ 2,108 $ 4,704
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The Company did not make any contributions to its defined benefit pension
plans during the nine month period ended September 30, 2007.
Several subsidiaries provide certain healthcare and other benefits to
certain retired employees under plans which are currently unfunded. The
Company pays the cost of postretirement benefits as they are incurred.
Amounts charged to expense were not material in each of the three and nine
month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
9. Salaries and incentive compensation expense includes $2,500,000 and
$3,000,000, respectively, for the three month periods ended September 30,
2007 and 2006, and $8,500,000 and $12,400,000 for the nine month periods
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, for share-based
compensation expense relating to grants made under the Company's senior
executive warrant plan and fixed stock option plan. During the nine month
2007 period, 12,000 options were granted to non-employee directors in
accordance with the Company's stock option plan at an exercise price of
$33.50 per share, the market price on the grant date.
10. Basic earnings (loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing net
income (loss) by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding. To determine diluted earnings (loss) per share, the weighted
average number of common shares is adjusted for the incremental weighted
average number of shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding options and
warrants, unless the effect is antidilutive. In addition, the calculations
of diluted earnings (loss) per share assume the 3 3/4% Convertible Notes
are converted into common shares and earnings increased for the interest on
such notes, net of the income tax effect, unless the effect is
antidilutive. The number of shares used to calculate basic earnings (loss)
per share amounts was 218,071,000 and 216,291,000 for the three month
periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and 217,110,000
and 216,202,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and
2006, respectively. The number of shares used to calculate diluted earnings
(loss) per share amounts was 219,411,000 and 231,906,000 for the three
month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and
217,832,000 and 231,875,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30,
2007 and 2006, respectively. The denominators for dilutive per share
computations reflect the effect of dilutive options and warrants and, for
2006, the 3 3/4% Convertible Notes. For the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 2007, the 3 3/4% Convertible Notes, which are
convertible into 15,239,490 common shares, were not included in the
computation of diluted earnings per share as the effect was antidilutive.
11. Cash paid for interest and income taxes (net of refunds) was $80,500,000
and $10,200,000, respectively, for the nine month period ended September
30, 2007 and $70,200,000 and $6,400,000, respectively, for the nine month
period ended September 30, 2006.
12. Debt due within one year includes $185,000,000 and $181,800,000 as of
September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, relating to
repurchase agreements. At September 30, 2007, these fixed rate repurchase
agreements have a weighted average interest rate of approximately 5.0%,
mature in October 2007 and are secured by non-current investments with a
carrying value of $189,000,000.
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13. In March 2007, the Company sold $500,000,000 principal amount of its newly
authorized 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2017 in a private placement transaction.
Net proceeds after payment of underwriting fees were $490,000,000. During
the third quarter of 2007, pursuant to an exchange offer, the Company
exchanged each of the 7 1/8% Senior Notes for a new issue of debt
securities registered under the Securities Act, with terms identical to
those of the 7 1/8% Senior Notes (except for provisions relating to
transfer restrictions and payment of additional interest).
In September 2007, the Company sold $500,000,000 principal amount of its
newly authorized 8 1/8% Senior Notes due 2015 at an issue price of 98.307%.
Net proceeds after payment of underwriting fees were $481,700,000.
14. In March 2007, the Board of Directors increased the number of the Company's
common shares that the Company is authorized to purchase. As a result, the
Company is authorized to purchase up to 12,000,000 common shares. Such
purchases may be made from time to time in the open market, through block
trades or otherwise. Depending on market conditions and other factors, such
purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time without notice. During
2007, the only common shares acquired by the Company were from employees in
connection with the employees' exercise of stock options.
15. In September 2007, the Company completed the issuance and sale of 5,500,000
of its common shares at a net price of $45.50 per share. Net proceeds after
payment of underwriting fees were $242,000,000.
16. During 2007, the Company increased its equity interest in Goober Drilling,
LLC ("Goober") to 50% for additional equity investments aggregating
$45,000,000. In addition, the Company's existing $126,000,000 secured loan
to Goober was amended to increase the interest rate to LIBOR plus 5%, the
Company provided Goober with an additional secured credit facility of
$45,000,000 at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 10%, and the Company provided
another secured credit facility of $15,000,000 at an interest rate at the
greater of 8% or LIBOR plus 2.6%. As of September 30, 2007, $186,000,000
had been loaned to Goober. The Company's investment in Goober is classified
as an investment in an associated company; for the three and nine month
periods ended September 30, 2007, the Company recorded $1,900,000 and
$7,500,000, respectively, of pre-tax income from this investment under the
equity method of accounting.
17. At December 31, 2006, the Company owned approximately 69% of Sangart, Inc.
("Sangart"), a biopharmaceutical company principally engaged in developing
an oxygen transport agent for various medical uses. In March 2007, the
Company invested an additional $48,500,000 in Sangart (increasing its
ownership interest to 87%) principally to fund Sangart's ongoing product
development activities. As more fully discussed in the 2006 10-K, Sangart
is a development stage company without any product sales and is currently
conducting clinical trials of its current product candidate, Hemospan(R), a
form of cell-free hemoglobin administered intravenously to treat a variety
of medical conditions. The Company also received warrants for the right
(but not the obligation) to invest up to an additional $48,500,000 on the
same terms, which if fully invested would increase its ownership interest
to 90%. The Company expects that the amount invested in Sangart will be
expensed as Sangart uses the funds to pay operating expenses and conduct
research and development activities.
The effective acquisition of a portion of the non-controlling interests in
Sangart was accounted for under the purchase method. Under the purchase
method, the purchase price is allocated to Sangart's individual assets and
liabilities based on their relative fair values; in Sangart's case, a
portion of the fair value of assets acquired is initially allocated to
research and development. However, since under GAAP the Company is not
permitted to recognize research and development as an asset under the
purchase method, any amounts initially allocated to research and
development are immediately expensed. For the nine month period ended
September 30, 2007, the Company expensed acquired research and development
of $4,000,000, which is included in the caption selling, general and other
expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.
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18. In March 2007, STi Prepaid purchased 75% of the assets of Telco Group, Inc.
and its affiliates (collectively, "Telco") for an aggregate purchase price
of $121,800,000 in cash, including expenses. The remaining Telco assets
were contributed to STi Prepaid by the former owners in exchange for a 25%
interest in STi Prepaid. STi Prepaid is a provider of international prepaid
phone cards and other telecommunications services in the U.S.
The acquisition cost was principally allocated to components of working
capital and to deferred tax assets. In connection with the acquisition, the
Company revised its projections of future taxable income and reassessed the
required amount of its deferred tax valuation allowance. As a result of the
reassessment, the Company concluded that it was more likely than not that
it could realize additional deferred tax assets in the future; accordingly,
a reduction to the deferred tax valuation allowance of $107,400,000 was
recognized in the purchase price allocation (in addition to certain
acquired deferred tax assets). The Company will not finalize its allocation
of the purchase price until the determination of the fair value of the
assets acquired is completed. When finalized, any changes to the
preliminary purchase price allocation could result in changes to inventory,
deferred tax assets, property and equipment, identifiable intangible assets
and/or goodwill.
Revenues from sales of prepaid phone cards are deferred when the cards are
initially sold; at September 30, 2007 STi Prepaid's deferred revenues
aggregated $62,400,000. Deferred revenues are recognized in the statement
of operations when the cards are used by the consumer and/or administrative
fees are charged in accordance with the cards' terms, resulting in a
reduction of STi Prepaid's outstanding obligation to the customer. STi
Prepaid's cost of sales primarily consists of origination, transport and
termination of telecommunications traffic, and connectivity costs paid to
underlying service providers.
In June 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of ResortQuest, a
company engaged in offering management services to vacation properties in
beach and mountain resort locations in the continental U.S., as well as in
real estate brokerage services and other rental and property owner
services. Pursuant to the terms of the stock purchase agreement, the
purchase price was subject to adjustment to reflect net working capital (as
defined in the agreement) at closing, and consisted of cash and an
$8,000,000 10% four-year promissory note of a subsidiary of the Company.
During the third quarter of 2007, the net working capital adjustment was
finalized and was satisfied in full by the cancellation of the $8,000,000
note and related accrued interest. The final adjusted purchase price,
including expenses of $1,300,000, was $11,900,000.
ResortQuest typically receives cash deposits on advance bookings of its
vacation properties that are recorded as deferred revenue. ResortQuest's
deferred revenues aggregated $13,300,000 at September 30, 2007.
Unaudited pro forma operating results for the Company, assuming the
acquisitions of STi Prepaid and ResortQuest had occurred as of the
beginning of each period presented below, are as follows (in thousands,
except per share amounts):
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended Period Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2007 2006 2007 2006
--------- -------- ---------- ----------
Revenues $ 331,100 $360,900 $1,027,400 $1,210,400
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative
effect of a change in accounting principles $ 3,900 $ 73,600 $ 37,000 $ 201,700
Net income $ 3,900 $ 73,600 $ 37,000 $ 201,700
Per Share:
Basic $.02 $.34 $.17 $.93
Diluted $.02 $.33 $.17 $.90
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The amounts above reflect the historical operating results of Telco and
ResortQuest for periods prior to the purchase transactions. Telco's
historical results include a $3,300,000 charge to write down certain
inventory in the nine month 2007 period. ResortQuest's historical results
for the three and nine month 2006 periods include $4,900,000 of revenue
relating to the full settlement of its claim under its insurance policies
as a result of hurricanes.
Pro forma adjustments principally reflect the preliminary allocation of the
purchase price to the difference between fair value and book value of
property and equipment, resulting in increases or decreases to historical
depreciation expense, and the allocation to identifiable intangible assets,
resulting in increased amortization expense. The unaudited pro forma data
is not indicative of future results of operations or what would have
resulted if the acquisitions had actually occurred as of the beginning of
the periods presented.
19. As more fully discussed in the 2006 10-K, the Company is a defendant in
Special Situations Fund III, L.P., et al. v. Leucadia National Corporation,
et al, a consolidated action involving a petition for appraisal and a class
action pending in the Delaware Chancery Court related to the Company's 2005
acquisition of the minority interest in MK Resources Company ("MK
Resources"). The parties entered into a settlement agreement for, among
other terms, complete releases and a dismissal with prejudice in exchange
for an aggregate settlement payment by the Company of approximately
$13,800,000. The settlement agreement has been approved by the Chancery
Court and the payment is expected to be made during the fourth quarter of
2007 after the Chancery Court's opinion becomes final and binding. During
the first quarter of 2007, the Company increased its accrual to the
expected settlement amount and recorded an additional expense of
$7,500,000.
20. On August 10, 2007, Premier and its subsidiary, Premier Finance Biloxi
Corp, emerged from chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and Premier became a
consolidated subsidiary of the Company due to the Company's controlling
voting interest. As more fully discussed in the 2006 10-K, Premier had
previously been a consolidated subsidiary from its acquisition during the
second quarter of 2006 through the filing of its bankruptcy petitions in
September 2006; however, during the pendency of the bankruptcy proceedings
Premier was accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The
Company's share of Premier's net loss under the equity method of accounting
from January 1, 2007 to the date of emergence was $22,300,000. Premier's
casino and hotel operations opened to the public on June 30, 2007.
Premier's reorganization plan provided for the payment in full of all of
Premier's creditors, including payment of principal and accrued interest
due to the holders of Premier's 10 3/4% senior secured notes at par (the
"Premier Notes"). The reorganization plan was funded in part with an
$180,000,000 senior secured credit facility provided by a subsidiary of the
Company, of which $170,000,000 was outstanding on September 30, 2007. The
credit facility matures on February 1, 2012, bears interest at 10 3/4%, is
prepayable at any time without penalty, and contains other covenants, terms
and conditions similar to those contained in the indenture governing the
Premier Notes. Since the plan of reorganization did not result in any
change in ownership of the voting interests in Premier, the Company did not
apply "fresh start" accounting and did not treat the reconsolidation of
Premier as the acquisition of a business that, under the purchase method of
accounting, requires the measurement of assets and liabilities at fair
value. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the assets and liabilities of
Premier using its historical basis in Premier's assets and liabilities.
The holders of the Premier Notes have argued that they are entitled to
liquidated damages under the indenture governing the Premier Notes, and as
such are entitled to amounts in excess of par. Although the Company does
not agree with the position taken by the Premier noteholders, in order to
have the Premier reorganization plan confirmed so that Premier could
complete reconstruction of its property and open its business without
further delay, the Company agreed to fund an escrow account to cover the
Premier noteholders' claim for additional damages in the amount of
$13,700,000, and a second escrow account for the trustee's reasonable legal
fees and expenses in the amount of $1,000,000. Entitlement to the escrows
is expected to be determined by the Court during 2008. The Company believes
it is probable that the Court will approve payment of legal fees and
expenses and has fully reserved for that contingency. However, the Company
does not believe it is probable or remote that the Court will find in favor
of the Premier noteholders with respect to the additional damages escrow,
and any potential loss can not be reasonably estimated. Accordingly, the
Company has not accrued a loss for the additional damages contingency.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Interim Operations.
The following should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the 2006
10-K.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
In addition to cash and cash equivalents, the Company also considers investments
classified as current assets and investments classified as non-current assets on
the face of its consolidated balance sheet as being generally available to meet
its liquidity needs. Securities classified as current and non-current
investments are not as liquid as cash and cash equivalents, but they are
generally easily convertible into cash within a short period of time. As of
September 30, 2007, the sum of these amounts aggregated $3,719,300,000. However,
since $570,300,000 of this amount is pledged as collateral pursuant to various
agreements, represents investments in non-public securities or is held by
subsidiaries that are party to agreements which restrict the Company's ability
to use the funds for other purposes (including the Inmet shares), the Company
does not consider those amounts to be available to meet the Parent's liquidity
needs. The $3,149,000,000 that is available is comprised of cash and short-term
bonds and notes of the U.S. Government and its agencies, U.S.
Government-Sponsored Enterprises and other publicly traded debt and equity
securities, including the Company's investment in Fortescue common shares
($1,177,100,000 at September 30, 2007). The investment income realized from the
Company's cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities is used to meet the
Company's short-term recurring cash requirements, which are principally the
payment of interest on its debt and corporate overhead expenses.
During 2007, the Company increased its equity interest in Goober to 50% for
additional equity investments aggregating $45,000,000. In addition, the
Company's existing $126,000,000 secured loan to Goober was amended to increase
the interest rate to LIBOR plus 5%, the Company provided Goober with an
additional secured credit facility of $45,000,000 at an interest rate of LIBOR
plus 10%, and the Company provided another secured credit facility of
$15,000,000 at an interest rate at the greater of 8% or LIBOR plus 2.6%. As of
September 30, 2007, $186,000,000 had been loaned to Goober.
In January 2007, the Company invested $74,000,000 in Highland Opportunity Fund,
L.P. ("Highland Opportunity"), a limited partnership which principally invests
through a master fund in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, and
$25,000,000 in HFH ShortPLUS Fund, L.P. ("Shortplus"), a limited partnership
which principally invests through a master fund in a short-term based portfolio
of asset-backed securities.
In March 2007, the Company invested an additional $48,500,000 in Sangart
(increasing its ownership interest to 87%) principally to fund Sangart's ongoing
product development activities. The Company also received warrants for the right
(but not the obligation) to invest up to an additional $48,500,000 on the same
terms, which if fully invested would increase its ownership interest to 90%.
In March 2007, STi Prepaid purchased 75% of the assets of Telco for an aggregate
purchase price of $121,800,000 in cash, including expenses. STi Prepaid is a
provider of international prepaid phone cards and other telecommunications
services in the U.S. The acquisition cost was principally allocated to
components of working capital and to deferred tax assets, including a reduction
to the Company's deferred tax valuation allowance of $107,400,000.
In March 2007, the Company sold $500,000,000 principal amount of its newly
authorized 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2017 in a private placement transaction. Net
proceeds after payment of underwriting fees were $490,000,000. During the third
quarter of 2007, pursuant to an exchange offer, these notes were exchanged for a
new issue of debt securities registered under the Securities Act, with terms
identical to those of the 7 1/8% Senior Notes (except for provisions relating to
transfer restrictions and payment of additional interest).
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In March 2007, the Board of Directors increased the number of the Company's
common shares that the Company is authorized to purchase. As a result, the
Company is authorized to purchase up to 12,000,000 common shares. Such purchases
may be made from time to time in the open market, through block trades or
otherwise. Depending on market conditions and other factors, such purchases may
be commenced or suspended at any time without notice. During 2007, the only
common shares acquired by the Company were from employees in connection with the
employees' exercise of stock options.
As discussed above, the Company and Jefferies expanded and restructured the
Company's equity investment in JPOF II, one of several entities managed by
Jefferies that invested capital in Jefferies' high yield trading business. The
Company has committed to invest $600,000,000 in a newly formed entity, JHYH,
Jefferies has committed to invest the same amount as the Company, and passive
investors may invest up to $800,000,000 in the aggregate over time. In April
2007, after regulatory approval for the new venture was received, the Company
contributed $250,000,000 to JHYH along with its investment in JPOF II. The
timing of the Company's remaining $250,000,000 contribution is at the sole
discretion of Jefferies. The Company will account for its investment in JHYH
under the equity method of accounting.
In June 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of ResortQuest for an
aggregate purchase price of $15,000,000, net of estimated working capital
adjustments, which was paid in cash and an $8,000,000 10% four-year promissory
note of a subsidiary of the Company. During the third quarter of 2007, the net
working capital adjustment was finalized and was satisfied in full by the
cancellation of the $8,000,000 note and related accrued interest. The final
adjusted purchase price, including expenses of $1,300,000, was $11,900,000.
In June 2007, the Company invested $200,000,000 to acquire a 10% limited
partnership interest in Pershing Square, a newly-formed private investment
partnership whose investment decisions are at the sole discretion of Pershing
Square's general partner. The Company classified its investment in Pershing
Square as an investment in an associated company accounted for under the equity
method of accounting.
As discussed above, on August 10, 2007, Premier emerged from chapter 11
bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.
The reorganization plan was funded in part with an $180,000,000 senior secured
credit facility provided by a subsidiary of the Company, of which $170,000,000
was outstanding at September 30, 2007. The credit facility matures on February
1, 2012, bears interest at 10 3/4% and is prepayable at any time without
penalty. Upon emergence from chapter 11 proceedings, Premier became a
consolidated subsidiary of the Company as a result of the Company's controlling
voting interest.
In September 2007, the Company sold $500,000,000 principal amount of its newly
authorized 8 1/8% Senior Notes due 2015 at an issue price of 98.307%. Net
proceeds after payment of underwriting fees were $481,700,000.
In September 2007, the Company completed the issuance and sale of 5,500,000 of
its common shares at a price of $45.50 per share. Net proceeds after payment of
underwriting fees were $242,000,000.
In September 2007, the Company invested $75,000,000 in RCG Ambrose, L.P.
("Ambrose"), a limited partnership which principally invests through a master
fund in anticipated corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions,
recapitalizations and similar events.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Net cash of $5,100,000 was used for operating activities in the nine month
period ended September 30, 2007 as compared to $68,600,000 of net cash provided
by operating activities during the same period in 2006. The change reflects
decreased collections of receivables and distributions of earnings from
associated companies, increased income tax payments and greater corporate
overhead expenses. The change in operating cash flows also reflects increased
funds generated from activity in the trading portfolio, decreased payment of
incentive compensation and decreased defined benefit pension plan contributions.
During 2006, cash provided by operating activities reflects the collection of
the balance of certain receivables from AT&T Inc. ($179,800,000). The AT&T
receivables resulted from a termination agreement entered into between the
Company's former telecommunications subsidiary, WilTel Communications Group, LLC
("WilTel"), and its largest customer during 2005. In 2007, distributions from
associated companies principally include earnings distributed by JPOF II
($29,200,000) and EagleRock ($15,000,000). In 2006, distributions from
associated companies principally include earnings distributed by JPOF II
($23,600,000) and EagleRock ($48,200,000). Contributions to the defined benefit
pension plans were $49,800,000 in 2006; no contributions were made in 2007.
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Funds used for operating activities during 2007 include the results of companies
acquired during 2007, STi Prepaid and ResortQuest, for the period they were
owned by the Company, and the results of Premier following its reconsolidation
in the third quarter of 2007. STi Prepaid's telecommunications operations
generated funds from operating activities of $23,200,000, while the Company's
property management and services segment used funds of $2,200,000. While it was
a consolidated subsidiary, Premier used funds of $14,000,000 in 2007 and
$25,900,000 in 2006. Funds provided by the Company's manufacturing segments
decreased to $11,400,000 in 2007 as compared to $18,600,000 in 2006, reflecting
reduced operating profits. Funds used by Sangart, a development stage company,
increased to $16,600,000 during 2007 from $13,500,000 during 2006. Funds
provided by operating activities for 2006 also include $9,100,000 of funds used
by discontinued operations.
Net cash flows used for investing activities were $816,600,000 and $192,400,000
for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
During 2007, acquisitions, net of cash acquired principally include assets
acquired by STi Prepaid ($84,900,000) and ResortQuest ($9,700,000) and cash
acquired upon the reconsolidation of Premier ($19,900,000). During 2006,
acquisitions, net of cash acquired principally include the acquisition of
Premier ($105,700,000). During 2006, proceeds from the disposal of discontinued
operations net of expenses and cash sold were $115,300,000, principally
reflecting the sale of Symphony Healthcare Services, LLC ("Symphony") and ATX
Communications, Inc. ("ATX") and the resolution of WilTel's working capital
adjustment relating to the December 2005 sale of WilTel. During 2006, funds
provided by the disposal of real estate and other assets include the sale of 8
acres of unimproved land in Washington, D.C. by 711 Developer, LLC ("Square
711"), a 90% owned subsidiary of the Company, ($75,700,000) and the sale of two
associated companies. The Company received aggregate cash proceeds of
$56,400,000 from the sale of the Company's equity interest in, and loan
repayment by, two associated companies. Investments in associated companies
include JHYH ($250,000,000), Pershing Square ($200,000,000), Goober
($105,000,000), Ambrose ($75,000,000), Highland Opportunity ($74,000,000),
Shortplus ($25,000,000), Cobre Las Cruces, S.A. ("CLC") ($36,700,000) and
Premier ($160,500,000) in 2007, and Goober ($155,100,000), Safe Harbor Domestic
Partners L.P. ("Safe Harbor") ($50,000,000), Wintergreen Partners Fund, L.P.
("Wintergreen") ($30,000,000) and CLC ($8,500,000) in 2006. Capital
distributions from associated companies principally include Safe Harbor
($25,000,000) in 2007.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,229,600,000 in 2007 and
$37,800,000 in 2006. Issuance of long-term debt, net of expenses, during 2007
includes $500,000,000 principal amount of 7 1/8% Senior Notes and $500,000,000
principal amount of 8 1/8% Senior Notes; the 2007 and 2006 periods also reflect
increases in repurchase agreements of $3,200,000 and $57,500,000, respectively.
The reduction of long-term debt during the nine month period ended September 30,
2006 includes the repayment of debt of Square 711 ($32,000,000), which was sold.
Issuance of common shares for 2007 principally reflects the issuance and sale of
5,500,000 of the Company's common shares as discussed above and the exercise of
employee stock options. Issuance of common shares for 2006 principally reflects
the exercise of employee stock options.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of
operations are based upon its consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements
requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts in the financial statements and disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates all of these estimates
and assumptions. The following areas have been identified as critical accounting
estimates because they have the potential to have a material impact on the
Company's financial statements, and because they are based on assumptions which
are used in the accounting records to reflect, at a specific point in time,
events whose ultimate outcome won't be known until a later date. Actual results
could differ from these estimates.
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Income Taxes - The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred
tax asset to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. If in the
future the Company were to determine that it would be able to realize its
deferred tax asset in excess of its net recorded amount, an adjustment would
increase income in such period or, if such determination were made in connection
with an acquisition, an adjustment would be made in connection with the
allocation of the purchase price to acquired assets and liabilities. If in the
future the Company were to determine that it would not be able to realize all or
part of its deferred tax asset, an adjustment would be charged to income in such
period. The determination of the amount of the valuation allowance required is
based, in significant part, upon the Company's projection of future taxable
income at any point in time. The Company also records reserves for contingent
tax liabilities based on the Company's assessment of the probability of
successfully sustaining its tax filing positions.
The Company's conclusion that a portion of the deferred tax asset is more likely
than not to be realized is strongly influenced by its historical ability to
generate significant amounts of taxable income and its projections of future
taxable income. The Company's estimate of future taxable income considers all
available evidence, both positive and negative, about its current operations and
investments, includes an aggregation of individual projections for each material
operation and investment, and includes all future years that the Company
estimated it would have available net operating losses. The Company believes
that its estimate of future taxable income is reasonable but inherently
uncertain, and if its current or future operations and investments generate
taxable income greater than the projected amounts, further adjustments to reduce
the valuation allowance are possible. Conversely, if the Company realizes
unforeseen material losses in the future, or its ability to generate future
taxable income necessary to realize a portion of the deferred tax asset is
materially reduced, additions to the valuation allowance could be recorded. At
September 30, 2007, the balance of the deferred valuation allowance was
approximately $860,000,000.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - In accordance with Financial Accounting
Standards No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets", the Company evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate, in management's judgment, that the
carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. When testing for
impairment, the Company groups its long-lived assets with other assets and
liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely
independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities (or asset group).
The determination of whether an asset group is recoverable is based on
management's estimate of undiscounted future cash flows directly attributable to
the asset group as compared to its carrying value. If the carrying amount of the
asset group is greater than the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss
would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset
group exceeds its estimated fair value. The Company did not recognize any
impairment losses on long-lived assets during the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006.
Impairment of Securities - Investments with an impairment in value considered to
be other than temporary are written down to estimated fair value. The
write-downs are included in net securities gains in the consolidated statements
of operations. The Company evaluates its investments for impairment on a
quarterly basis.
The Company's determination of whether a security is other than temporarily
impaired incorporates both quantitative and qualitative information; GAAP
requires the exercise of judgment in making this assessment, rather than the
application of fixed mathematical criteria. The Company considers a number of
factors including, but not limited to, the length of time and the extent to
which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near
term prospects of the issuer, the reason for the decline in fair value, changes
in fair value subsequent to the balance sheet date, and other factors specific
to the individual investment. The Company's assessment involves a high degree of
judgment and accordingly, actual results may differ materially from the
Company's estimates and judgments. The Company recorded impairment charges for
securities of $400,000 and $9,700,000 for the three month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $900,000 and $12,300,000 for the
nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
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Business Combinations - At acquisition, the Company allocates the cost of a
business acquisition to the specific tangible and intangible assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based upon their relative fair values. Significant judgments
and estimates are often made to determine these allocated values, and may
include the use of appraisals, consider market quotes for similar transactions,
employ discounted cash flow techniques or consider other information the Company
believes relevant. The finalization of the purchase price allocation will
typically take a number of months to complete, and if final values are
materially different from initially recorded amounts adjustments are recorded.
Any excess of the cost of a business acquisition over the fair values of the net
assets and liabilities acquired is recorded as goodwill, which is not amortized
to expense. Recorded goodwill of a reporting unit is required to be tested for
impairment on an annual basis, and between annual testing dates if events or
circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a
reporting unit below its net book value.
Subsequent to the finalization of the purchase price allocation, any adjustments
to the recorded values of acquired assets and liabilities would be reflected in
the Company's consolidated statement of operations. Once final, the Company is
not permitted to revise the allocation of the original purchase price, even if
subsequent events or circumstances prove the Company's original judgments and
estimates to be incorrect. In addition, long-lived assets like property and
equipment, amortizable intangibles and goodwill may be deemed to be impaired in
the future resulting in the recognition of an impairment loss; however, under
GAAP the methods, assumptions and results of an impairment review are not the
same for all long-lived assets. The assumptions and judgments made by the
Company when recording business combinations will have an impact on reported
results of operations for many years into the future.
Contingencies - The Company accrues for contingent losses when the contingent
loss is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Estimates
of the likelihood that a loss will be incurred and of contingent loss amounts
normally require significant judgment by management, can be highly subjective
and are subject to material change with the passage of time as more information
becomes available. As of September 30, 2007, the Company's accrual for
contingent losses was not material.
Results of Operations
The 2007 Periods Compared to the 2006 Periods
Manufacturing - Idaho Timber
Revenues and other income for Idaho Timber were $75,300,000 and $77,600,000 for
the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and
$230,900,000 and $261,900,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and
2006, respectively. Gross profit was $5,100,000 and $4,200,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $23,100,000 and
$25,500,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Salaries and incentive compensation expenses were $1,800,000 and $1,900,000 for
the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $6,400,000
and $7,100,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. Depreciation and amortization expenses were $1,100,000 and
$1,200,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively,
and $3,500,000 and $3,700,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and
2006, respectively. Pre-tax income was $2,000,000 and $300,000 for the three
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $10,800,000 and
$11,900,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Idaho Timber's revenues for the 2007 periods continued to reflect the weak
demand resulting from reductions in housing starts and the abundant supply of
high-grade lumber in the marketplace. While shipment volume in the third quarter
of 2007 modestly increased compared to the same quarter of 2006 and shipment
volume increased in each of the 2007 quarters as compared to the fourth quarter
of 2006, shipment volume for the nine month 2007 period was lower than that for
the comparable 2006 period. In addition, average selling prices in the three and
nine month 2007 periods declined as compared to the same periods in 2006.
Average selling prices in the third quarter of 2007 were also lower than for the
fourth quarter of 2006.
Raw material costs, the largest component of cost of sales (approximately 83%
for the nine month period), have declined during the 2007 periods as compared to
the comparable periods in 2006 principally due to the same market conditions
that have negatively impacted revenues. While raw material costs in the third
quarter of 2007 were largely unchanged as compared to the fourth quarter of
2006, they were higher in both the second and third quarters of 2007 as compared
to the first quarter of 2007 reflecting less availability of low-grade lumber
due to increased shipments to Asia and Europe and lower Canadian lumber imports.
The difference between Idaho Timber's selling price and raw material cost per
thousand board feet (spread) is closely monitored, and the rate of change in
pricing and cost is typically not the same. Spreads successively declined during
the 2007 quarters as well as during the nine month 2007 period as compared to
the nine month 2006 period. In addition, the spread for the third quarter of
2007 was lower than that for the fourth quarter of 2006. Idaho Timber intends to
continue to focus on developing new higher margin products, diversifying its
supply chain, improving cost control and solidifying customer and supplier
relationships, in an effort to maximize gross margins and pre-tax results.
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Manufacturing - Conwed Plastics
Pre-tax income for Conwed Plastics was $4,700,000 and $5,200,000 for the three
month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $13,400,000
and $15,400,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. Its manufacturing revenues and other income were $28,100,000 and
$27,900,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and $79,600,000 and $82,200,000 for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Gross profits were $8,400,000 and
$9,200,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and $23,800,000 and $27,000,000 for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the three and nine month 2007
periods, the slowdown in housing starts and, for the nine month 2007 period, a
slow start in road construction due to weather conditions, were principally
responsible for the declines in revenue in most of Conwed Plastics' markets,
particularly carpet cushion, building and construction, erosion control and turf
reinforcement. In addition, increased competition in the erosion control market
adversely affected revenue in the second and third quarters of 2007. Revenues
for the nine month 2007 period also declined due to the removal of netting as a
component of a customer's bedding product. Conwed Plastics did realize increased
revenues from its packaging market, principally due to acquisitions in May 2006
and in February 2007.
The decline in gross margin in the three and nine month 2007 periods as compared
to the same periods in 2006 primarily reflects the product mix, and for the nine
month 2007 period, lower sales volume and greater depreciation and amortization
expense related to acquisitions and equipment upgrades. Pre-tax results for the
three and nine month 2007 periods also reflect $400,000 and $1,300,000,
respectively, of lower salaries and incentive compensation expense than for the
comparable periods in 2006. These 2007 periods also reflect $200,000 and
$500,000, respectively of higher professional fees than for the comparable 2006
periods.
Telecommunications
The telecommunications business of STi Prepaid has been consolidated by the
Company since March 2007. For the three month period ended September 30, 2007
and for the period from the asset acquisition through September 30, 2007, STi
Prepaid's telecommunications revenues and other income were $112,800,000 and
$257,100,000, respectively, telecommunications cost of sales were $96,700,000
and $218,600,000, respectively, salaries and incentive compensation expenses
were $2,200,000 and $5,000,000, respectively, selling, general and other
expenses were $7,500,000 and $17,600,000, respectively, and STi Prepaid had
pre-tax income of $6,200,000 and $15,600,000, respectively.
Property Management and Services
The property management and services operations of ResortQuest have been
consolidated by the Company since June 2007. For the three month period ended
September 30, 2007 and for the period from the acquisition through September 30,
2007, property management and services revenues and other income were
$40,700,000 and $59,100,000, respectively, direct operating expenses were
$28,800,000 and $40,700,000, respectively, salaries and incentive compensation
expenses were $1,100,000 and $2,400,000, respectively, selling, general and
other expenses were $5,400,000 and $8,700,000, respectively, and pre-tax income
was $3,900,000 and $5,400,000, respectively.
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Gaming Entertainment
For the period from emergence from bankruptcy (August 10, 2007) through
September 30, 2007, Premier's revenues and other income were $14,600,000 and its
pre-tax losses were $2,300,000. Premier's casino and hotel operations opened to
the public on June 30, 2007. For the three month 2006 period and the period from
date of acquisition (April 2006) through September 30, 2006, Premier had pre-tax
losses of $800,000 and $200,000, respectively. Premier's results for the 2007
periods include salaries and incentive compensation expenses of $4,800,000,
depreciation and amortization expenses of $1,800,000, and selling, general and
other expenses of $10,100,000. Premier's results for the 2006 periods reflect
interest expense of $4,700,000 and $8,000,000, respectively, and all other
expenses of $3,600,000 and $6,800,000, respectively.
As more fully discussed in the 2006 10-K, Premier had previously been a
consolidated subsidiary from the time of the Company's acquisition of control of
Premier through the filing of Premier's bankruptcy petitions in September 2006;
however, during the pendency of the bankruptcy proceedings Premier was accounted
for under the equity method of accounting. The Company's share of Premier's net
loss under the equity method of accounting from January 1, 2007 to the date of
emergence was $22,300,000.
Domestic Real Estate
Pre-tax income (loss) for the domestic real estate segment was $(5,000,000) and
$(2,400,000) for the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and $(2,900,000) and $48,400,000 for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Pre-tax results for the 2007 periods
include $1,600,000 of incentive compensation accruals related to the Company's
real estate development project in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Pre-tax income
for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 principally reflects the sale
by Square 711, which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $48,900,000.
Pre-tax results for the domestic real estate segment are largely dependent upon
the performance of the segment's operating properties, the current status of the
Company's real estate development projects and non-recurring gains or losses
recognized when real estate assets are sold. Accordingly, pre-tax results for
this segment for any particular period are not predictable and do not follow any
consistent pattern or trend.
Medical Product Development
Pre-tax losses (net of minority interest) for Sangart were $7,000,000 and
$8,100,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and $22,400,000 and $16,500,000 for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Sangart's losses reflect research and
development costs of $4,700,000 and $7,300,000 for the three month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $15,500,000 and $13,500,000 for
the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and
salaries and incentive compensation expenses of $2,300,000 and $1,500,000 for
the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and
$6,400,000 and $4,300,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007
and 2006, respectively. When the Company increased its investment in Sangart in
March 2007, the additional investment was accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting. Under the purchase method, the price paid was allocated to
Sangart's individual assets and liabilities based on their relative fair values;
in Sangart's case, a portion of the fair value of assets acquired was initially
allocated to research and development. However, since under GAAP the Company is
not permitted to recognize research and development as an asset under the
purchase method, any amounts initially allocated to research and development are
immediately expensed. The Company expensed acquired research and development of
$4,000,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2006 and $4,000,000
and $7,500,000, respectively, for the nine month periods ended September 30,
2007 and 2006, which is included in the caption selling, general and other
expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. The increase in salaries
and incentive compensation in 2007 as compared to 2006 was due to increased
headcount in connection with the commencement of the Phase III trials.
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As more fully discussed in the 2006 10-K, Sangart is a development stage company
that does not have any revenues from product sales. Since inception, it has been
developing its current product candidate, Hemospan(R), and is currently
conducting two Phase III clinical trials in Europe. It does not expect to
complete those clinical trials until 2008, and if they are successful it will
then seek approval with the appropriate regulatory authorities to market its
product. Sangart also recently completed a smaller Phase II clinical trial in
the U.S., data from which is still being compiled. Until such time, if ever,
that Sangart obtains regulatory approval for Hemospan, the Company will report
losses from this segment. U.S. or foreign regulatory agencies could also require
Sangart to perform more clinical trials, which could be both expensive and time
consuming. The Company is unable to predict with certainty when, if ever, it
will report operating profits for this segment.
Corporate and Other Operations
Investment and other income decreased in the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007 as compared to the same periods in 2006. Investment and other
income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2006 includes $34,700,000
related to the sales of two associated companies; investment and other income
for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 includes the receipt of
escrowed proceeds from one of those sales of $11,400,000 that had not been
previously recognized. In addition, investment and other income for the nine
month 2006 period includes $7,100,000 from the recovery of a bankruptcy claim.
Investment and other income for the three and nine month 2006 periods reflect
greater interest income than the comparable 2007 periods of $8,500,000 and
$14,600,000, respectively. The decline in investment income during 2007
principally results from the sale of interest bearing securities during the
fourth quarter of 2006 and in 2007 to purchase Fortescue's securities and
interests in associated companies. For the nine month 2007 period, investment
and other income includes $8,500,000 related to the termination of a joint
development agreement with another party. The amount recorded in other income
substantially reimbursed the Company for its prior expenditures, which were
fully expensed as incurred. Investment and other income includes income
(charges) of $(700,000) and $(900,000) for the three month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $(200,000) and $900,000 for the
nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, related to
the accounting for mark-to-market values of Corporate derivatives.
Net securities gains for Corporate and Other Operations aggregated $23,600,000
and $16,300,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and $89,800,000 and $99,400,000 for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Net securities gains include
provisions of $400,000 and $9,700,000 for the three month periods ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $900,000 and $12,300,000 for the
nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, to write
down the Company's investments in certain available for sale securities. The
write down of the securities resulted from a decline in market value determined
to be other than temporary.
The increase in interest expense during the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007 as compared to the same periods in 2006 primarily reflects
interest expense relating to the 7 1/8% Senior Notes issued in March 2007, the
8 1/8% Senior Notes issued in September 2007 and the fixed rate repurchase
agreements. The 2006 periods also include interest on $21,700,000 principal
amount of 7 7/8% subordinated notes, which matured in the third quarter of 2006.
Salaries and incentive compensation expense was largely unchanged in the three
month period ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 and
decreased by $4,500,000 in the nine month 2007 period as compared to the same
period in 2006. The decrease for the nine month period principally reflects a
reduction in estimated incentive bonus expense and less share-based compensation
expense. Salaries and incentive compensation expense included $8,500,000 and
$12,400,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, relating to grants made under the Company's senior executive
warrant plan and fixed stock option plan. The decrease in share-based
compensation expense in the nine month 2007 period largely related to grants
made under the warrant plan in 2006 for which a portion vested upon issuance.
This decrease was partially offset by increased expenses in 2007 relating to the
stock option plan due to the accelerated vesting of stock options of an officer
of the Company who resigned.
The increase in selling, general and other expenses of $1,700,000 and
$21,900,000 in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 as
compared to the same periods in 2006 primarily reflects higher professional fees
and other costs, which largely relate to potential investments and projects and
existing investments, and increased legal fees, including for the nine month
period those incurred in connection with the MK Resources litigation. Selling,
general and other expenses for the nine month 2007 period also includes a
$7,500,000 accrual for the settlement of litigation related to MK Resources.
For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the
Company's effective income tax rate is higher than the federal statutory rate
primarily due to state income taxes.
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Associated Companies
Equity in income (losses) of associated companies for the three and nine month
periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 includes the following (in thousands):
For the Three Month For the Nine Month
Period Ended September 30, Period Ended September 30,
-------------------------- -------------------------------
2007 2006 2007 2006
------- ------- --------- ----------
EagleRock $(7,500) $ (4,900) $ (2,200) $ 7,100
Premier (2,900) -- (22,300) --
JPOF II -- 4,200 3,000 23,900
JHYH (2,600) -- 6,300 --
HomeFed Corporation 800 300 1,100 1,300
Safe Harbor (300) (3,800) 2,900 (7,300)
Wintergreen 7,300 2,300 13,500 3,800
Highland Opportunity (11,800) -- (9,200) --
Shortplus 32,800 -- 37,600 --
Pershing Square (8,900) -- (10,400) --
Ambrose 1,100 -- 1,100 --
Goober Drilling 1,900 1,500 7,500 2,000
CLC 3,600 800 4,500 2,700
Other 1,900 800 11,100 5,300
------- -------- --------- --------
Equity in income before income taxes 15,400 1,200 44,500 38,800
Income tax expense 6,600 100 18,200 14,500
------- -------- --------- --------
Equity in income, net of taxes $ 8,800 $ 1,100 $ 26,300 $ 24,300
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Discontinued Operations
Healthcare Services
As more fully discussed in the 2006 10-K, in July 2006 the Company sold Symphony
and classified its historical operating results as a discontinued operation.
Pre-tax income of the healthcare services segment was $200,000 for the nine
month period ended September 30, 2006, respectively. Gain on disposal of
discontinued operations for the 2006 periods includes a pre-tax gain on the sale
of Symphony of $53,300,000 ($33,500,000 after tax).
Telecommunications - ATX
As more fully discussed in the 2006 10-K, in September 2006 the Company sold ATX
and classified its historical operating results as a discontinued operation. ATX
reported pre-tax losses of $3,200,000 and $1,200,000 for the three and nine
month periods ended September 30, 2006, respectively. Gain on disposal of
discontinued operations for the 2006 periods includes a pre-tax gain on the sale
of ATX of $41,600,000 ($26,100,000 after tax).
WilTel
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations for the nine month 2007 period
includes a pre-tax gain of $500,000 from the resolution of a sale-related
contingency related to WilTel, which was sold in the fourth quarter of 2005.
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations for the three and nine month 2006
periods includes pre-tax gains of $700,000 and $600,000, respectively ($500,000
and $400,000, respectively, after tax) principally for working capital
adjustments and the resolution of certain sale-related contingencies and
obligations related to WilTel.
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Other
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations for the three and nine month 2007
periods includes a pre-tax gain of $2,900,000 ($1,700,000 after tax) related to
the collection of fully reserved notes receivable due from the buyer of the
Company's interest in an Argentine shoe manufacturer in 2005 for which
collection had been deemed uncertain.
In the third quarter of 2006, the Company sold its gas properties and recorded a
pre-tax loss on disposal of $900,000 ($600,000 after tax). Income (loss) from
discontinued operations for the nine month 2006 period includes $2,900,000 of
pre-tax losses related to these gas properties; amounts for the three month 2006
period were not material.
Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information
Statements included in this Report may contain forward-looking statements. Such
statements may relate, but are not limited, to projections of revenues, income
or loss, development expenditures, plans for growth and future operations,
competition and regulation, as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing.
Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties,
many of which cannot be predicted or quantified. When used in this Report, the
words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "intends" and
variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Future events
and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated
by or underlying the forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any results
projected, forecasted, estimated or budgeted or may materially and adversely
affect the Company's actual results include but are not limited to the
following: potential acquisitions and dispositions of our operations and
investments could change our risk profile; dependence on certain key personnel;
economic downturns; changes in the U.S. housing market; changes in
telecommunications laws and regulations; risks associated with the increased
volatility in raw material prices and the availability of key raw materials;
compliance with government laws and regulations; changes in mortgage interest
rate levels or changes in consumer lending practices; a decrease in consumer
spending or general increases in the cost of living; proper functioning of our
information systems; intense competition in the operation of our businesses; our
ability to generate sufficient taxable income to fully realize our deferred tax
asset; weather related conditions and significant natural disasters, including
hurricanes, tornadoes, windstorms, earthquakes and hailstorms; our ability to
insure certain risks economically; reduction or cessation of dividend payments
on our common shares. For additional information see Part I, Item 1A. Risk
Factors in the 2006 10-K and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors contained in the
Forms 10-Q filed for the quarters ended March 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007.
Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which
are applicable only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation
to revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances that arise after the date of this Report or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Information required under this Item is contained in Item 7A of the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and is
incorporated by reference herein.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
(a) The Company's management evaluated, with the participation of the Company's
principal executive and principal financial officers, the effectiveness of
the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Exchange Act")), as of September 30, 2007. Based on their
evaluation, the Company's principal executive and principal financial
officers concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures
were effective as of September 30, 2007.
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Changes in internal control over financial reporting
(b) As discussed elsewhere herein, during the nine months ended September 30,
2007 the Company acquired ResortQuest and the assets of Telco (now STi
Prepaid), and reconsolidated Premier. Each of ResortQuest, STi Prepaid and
Premier have their own distinct internal controls over financial reporting;
therefore, such internal controls represent a new component part of the
Company's consolidated internal control over financial reporting. The
Company has not yet completed its evaluation of the internal controls over
financial reporting at ResortQuest or STi Prepaid or Premier, although
these entities have or are expected to have financial statement amounts
which are material to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Except for changes that result from the acquisition of ResortQuest and STi
Prepaid, and the reconsolidation of Premier, there have been no changes in
the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during
the Company's fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007, that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's
internal control over financial reporting.
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
The Company and a subsidiary are defendants in Special Situations Fund III,
L.P., et al. v. Leucadia National Corporation, et al., a consolidated action
involving a petition for appraisal and a class action pending in the Delaware
Chancery Court related to our 2005 acquisition of the minority interest in MK
Resources. The appraisal proceeding seeks a judicial determination of the fair
value of 3,979,400 shares of MK Resources' common stock as of August 19, 2005,
the date of the merger of one of our subsidiaries into MK Resources (the "MK
Merger"). The class action alleges breach of fiduciary duty by the former MK
Resources directors and the Company and seeks compensatory damages in an
unspecified amount, costs, disbursements and any further relief that the court
may deem just and proper and, in the alternative, seeks rescissory damages, in
each case taking into account the $1.27 per share in Company stock paid in the
MK Merger to the minority stockholders of MK Resources who did not seek
appraisal.
The parties have entered into a settlement agreement to settle these lawsuits
for complete releases and a dismissal with prejudice in exchange for an
aggregate settlement payment by the Company of approximately $13,800,000
(including a payment in the appraisal proceeding of approximately $5,000,000
that the appraisal petitioners would have received (based on the value at the
merger date of Company shares issued in the merger) had they participated in the
MK Merger). The settlement agreement has been approved by the Chancery Court and
the payment is expected to be made during the fourth quarter of 2007 after the
Chancery Court's opinion becomes final and binding.
Item 6. Exhibits.
31.1 Certification of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
31.2 Certification of President pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
32.2 Certification of President pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: November 8, 2007
By: /s/ Barbara L. Lowenthal
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Barbara L. Lowenthal
Vice President and Comptroller
(Chief Accounting Officer)
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Exhibit Index
31.1 Certification of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
31.2 Certification of President pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
32.2 Certification of President pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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