Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
[x] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2001
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 No. 0-15341
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Donegal Group Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 23-2424711
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1195 River Road, P.O. Box 302, Marietta, PA 17547-0302
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(717) 426-1931
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether 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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Applicable Only to Issuers Involved in Bankruptcy
Proceedings During the Preceding Five Years:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents
and reports required by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a
court. Yes . No .
Applicable Only to Corporate Issuers:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 5,973,804 shares of
Class A Common Stock and 2,978,759 shares of Class B Common Stock, $0.01 par
value, outstanding on July 31, 2001.
Part 1. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Donegal Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2001 Dec. 31, 2000*
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Assets
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Investments
Fixed maturities
Held to maturity, at amortized cost $ 88,835,677 $ 143,181,718
Available for sale, at market value 158,207,013 114,611,183
Equity securities, available for sale at market 14,012,536 12,112,236
Short-term investments, at cost, which
approximates market 15,486,003 19,439,505
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Total investments 276,541,229 289,344,642
Cash 4,429,540 5,182,988
Accrued investment income 4,000,067 4,002,464
Premiums receivable 27,352,707 21,758,502
Reinsurance receivable 81,424,798 67,443,687
Deferred policy acquisition costs 13,129,124 12,284,214
Federal income tax receivable -- 259,962
Deferred federal income taxes 7,320,544 7,690,886
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 50,487,499 38,385,540
Property and equipment, net 4,882,667 5,236,483
Accounts receivable - securities 9,673,641 234,817
Other 689,420 757,554
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Total assets $ 479,931,236 $ 452,581,739
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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Liabilities
Losses and loss expenses $ 185,444,064 $ 169,375,927
Unearned premiums 132,151,607 113,613,537
Accrued expenses 5,170,815 5,877,475
Reinsurance balances payable 1,039,705 1,634,975
Federal income taxes payable 197,959 --
Cash dividend declared to stockholders -- 797,282
Line of credit 28,200,000 40,000,000
Accounts payable - securities 1,808,232 959,652
Due to affiliate 3,607,566 4,528,996
Other 1,295,903 1,664,304
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Total liabilities 358,915,851 338,452,148
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Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, authorized
2,000,000 shares; none issued
Common stock, $1.00 par value, none and 20,000,000
authorized, issued 0 and 8,980,977 shares and
outstanding 0 and 8,858,689 shares -- 8,980,977
Class A common stock, $.01 par value, authorized
30,000,000 shares, issued 6,047,734 and 0 shares and
outstanding 5,966,210 and 0 shares 60,477 --
Class B common stock, $.01 par value, authorized
10,000,000 shares, issued 3,015,775 and 0 shares and
outstanding 2,975,013 and 0 shares 30,158 --
Additional paid-in capital 56,661,826 46,969,840
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1,097,145 (199,063)
Retained earnings 64,057,527 59,269,593
Treasury stock (891,748) (891,756)
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Total stockholders' equity 121,015,385 114,129,591
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 479,931,236 $ 452,581,739
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* Restated - See note 8.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Donegal Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
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2001 2000 *
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Revenues:
Premiums earned $132,720,546 $111,198,525
Premiums ceded 51,027,654 38,662,693
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Net premiums earned 81,692,892 72,535,832
Investment income, net of investment expenses 8,277,895 7,881,127
Realized gain 113,839 109,207
Lease income 399,616 414,994
Service charge income 804,753 749,536
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Total revenues 91,288,995 81,690,696
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Expenses:
Losses and loss expenses 87,601,341 74,990,011
Reinsurance recoveries 33,511,468 24,217,158
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Net losses and loss expenses 54,089,873 50,772,853
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs 13,171,000 12,376,000
Other underwriting expenses 13,199,417 10,952,341
Policy dividends 716,702 587,235
Interest 1,392,001 1,580,988
Other expenses 1,077,715 568,007
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Total expenses 83,646,708 76,837,424
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Income before income taxes 7,642,287 4,853,272
Income taxes 1,990,423 1,188,091
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Net income $ 5,651,864 $ 3,665,181
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Earnings per common share
Basic $ 0.63 $ 0.42
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Diluted $ 0.63 $ 0.42
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
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2001 2000 *
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Net income $ 5,651,864 $ 3,665,181
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax
Unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gain during the period,
net of income tax 1,371,342 11,835
Reclassification adjustment, net of income tax (75,134) (72,077)
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Other comprehensive income (loss) 1,296,208 (60,242)
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Comprehensive income $ 6,948,072 $ 3,604,939
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* Restated - see note 8.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Donegal Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
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2001 2000 *
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Revenues:
Premiums earned $ 67,647,307 $ 56,840,017
Premiums ceded 25,995,317 20,392,883
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Net premiums earned 41,651,990 36,447,134
Investment income, net of investment expenses 4,236,709 3,901,058
Realized gain (loss) (6,968) 391,117
Lease income 198,925 208,222
Service charge income 416,313 385,832
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Total revenues 46,496,969 41,333,363
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Expenses:
Losses and loss expenses 45,051,226 36,135,473
Reinsurance recoveries 17,120,037 11,311,532
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Net losses and loss expenses 27,931,189 24,823,941
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs 6,668,000 6,208,000
Other underwriting expenses 6,694,388 5,694,300
Policy dividends 317,322 234,273
Interest 579,387 757,778
Other expenses 682,378 294,120
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Total expenses 42,872,664 38,012,412
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Income before income taxes 3,624,305 3,320,951
Income taxes 927,036 818,452
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Net income $ 2,697,269 $ 2,502,499
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Earnings per common share
Basic $ 0.30 $ 0.29
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Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.29
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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
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2001 2000 *
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Net income $ 2,697,269 $ 2,502,499
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax
Unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) during the period,
net of income tax (543,813) 499,967
Reclassification adjustment, net of income tax 4,599 (258,138)
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Other comprehensive income (loss) (539,214) 241,829
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Comprehensive income $ 2,158,055 $ 2,744,328
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* Restated - see note 8.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Donegal Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001
Common Stock
Prior Shares Class A Share Class B Share Prior Amount Class A Amount Class B Amount
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Balance, December 31, 2000 * 8,980,977 $ 8,980,977 $ -- $ --
Issuance of common stock 61,830 16,181 61,830 162
Recapitalization (9,042,807) 6,027,997 3,013,998 (9,042,807) 60,280 30,140
Net income
Cash dividends
Exercise of stock options 3,556 1,777 35 18
Other comprehensive income
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Balance, June 30, 2001 -- 6,047,734 3,015,775 $ -- $ 60,477 $ 30,158
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[RESTUBBED]
Accumulated
Additional Other Total
Paid-In Comprehensive Retained Treasury Stockholders'
Capital Income (Loss) Earnings Stock Equity
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Balance, December 31, 2000 * $ 46,969,840 $ (199,063) $ 59,269,593 $ (891,756) $ 114,129,591
Issuance of common stock 691,603 753,595
Recapitalization 8,949,479 8 (2,900)
Net income 5,651,864 5,651,864
Cash dividends (863,930) (863,930)
Exercise of stock options 50,904 50,957
Other comprehensive income 1,296,208 1,296,208
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Balance, June 30, 2001 $ 56,661,826 $ 1,097,145 $ 64,057,527 $ (891,748) $ 121,015,385
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* Restated - see note 8.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Donegal Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
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2001 2000 *
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income $ 5,651,864 $ 3,665,181
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 564,508 531,677
Realized investment gain (113,839) (109,207)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Losses and loss expenses 16,068,137 2,346,693
Unearned premiums 18,538,070 8,319,848
Premiums receivable (5,594,205) (3,449,513)
Deferred policy acquisition costs (844,910) (544,358)
Deferred income taxes (297,401) 333,926
Reinsurance receivable (13,981,111) (924,572)
Prepaid reinsurance premiums (12,101,959) (4,591,308)
Accrued investment income 2,397 (168,086)
Due to affiliate (921,430) (101,842)
Reinsurance balances payable (595,270) (38,744)
Current income taxes 457,921 39,279
Other, net (1,037,422) (966,099)
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Net adjustments 143,486 677,694
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Net cash provided by operating activities 5,795,350 4,342,875
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of fixed maturities
Held to maturity (13,659,750) (5,912,003)
Available for sale (25,623,643) (13,194,803)
Purchase of equity securities, available for sale (6,742,189) (13,470,191)
Maturity of fixed maturities
Held to maturity 16,304,164 6,625,468
Available for sale 22,506,453 4,700,000
Sale of fixed maturities, available for sale 4,271,591 496,250
Sale of equity securities, available for sale 5,180,419 9,440,407
Net purchase of property and equipment (79,785) (139,168)
Net sales of short-term investments 3,953,502 4,279,814
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 6,110,762 (7,174,226)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Cash dividends paid (1,661,212) (1,547,121)
Issuance of common stock 801,652 1,715,694
Line of credit, net (11,800,000) --
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (12,659,560) 168,573
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Net decrease in cash (753,448) (2,662,778)
Cash at beginning of period 5,182,988 4,500,570
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Cash at end of period $ 4,429,540 $ 1,837,792
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Cash paid during period - Interest $ 2,045,457 $ 1,102,693
Net cash paid during period - Taxes $ 1,825,000 $ 810,456
* Restated - see note 8.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DONEGAL GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited)
Summary Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1 - Organization
Donegal Group Inc. (the "Company") was organized as a regional insurance
holding company by Donegal Mutual Insurance Company (the "Mutual Company") on
August 26, 1986 and operates in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern states through its
wholly-owned stock insurance companies, Atlantic States Insurance Company
("Atlantic States"), Southern Heritage Insurance Company ("Southern Heritage"),
Southern Insurance Company of Virginia ("Southern"), Delaware Atlantic Insurance
Company ("Delaware"), Pioneer Insurance Company - New York ("Pioneer - New
York") and Pioneer Insurance Company - Ohio ("Pioneer - Ohio") (collectively
"Insurance Subsidiaries"). The Company has three operating segments: the
investment function, the personal lines of insurance and the commercial lines of
insurance. Products offered in the personal lines of insurance consist primarily
of homeowners and private passenger automobile policies. Products offered in the
commercial lines of insurance consist primarily of commercial automobile,
commercial multiple peril and workers' compensation policies. The Insurance
Subsidiaries are subject to regulation by Insurance Departments in those states
in which they operate and undergo periodic examinations by those departments.
The Insurance Subsidiaries are also subject to competition from other insurance
companies in their operating areas. Atlantic States participates in an
inter-company pooling arrangement with the Mutual Company and assumes 70% of the
pooled business (65% prior to July 1, 2000). Southern cedes 50% of its business
to the Mutual Company. At June 30, 2001, the Mutual Company held 62% of the
outstanding common stock of the Company.
During 2000, the Company acquired 45% of the outstanding stock of Donegal
Financial Services Corporation ("DFSC"), a bank holding company, for $3,042,000
in cash. The remaining 55% of the outstanding stock of DFSC is owned by the
Mutual Company.
Effective January 1, 2001, the Mutual Company has entered into a
retrocessional reinsurance agreement with Southern Heritage Insurance Company,
whereby Southern Heritage cedes all of its business, net of outside reinsurance,
to the Mutual Company who then retrocedes all of it back to Southern Heritage.
For the three and six months ending June 30, 2001, this agreement resulted in a
$4,308,755 and $8,131,273 increase, respectively, in both premiums earned and
premiums ceded and a $2,342,641 and $4,044,619 increase, respectively, in both
losses and loss expenses and reinsurance recoveries. However, this agreement has
no impact on net premiums earned or net income.
The Company has announced plans to streamline its corporate structure by
merging a number of its subsidiaries together. Pending regulatory approval
Pioneer - New York will be merged into Atlantic States Insurance Company and
Southern Heritage Insurance Company will be merged into Southern Insurance
Company of Virginia. Regulatory approval has been received for the merger of
Delaware Atlantic Insurance Company into Atlantic States Insurance Company and
this merger is effective August 1, 2001. This merger is not anticipated to have
a material impact on the Company.
On April 19, 2001 the Company's stockholders approved an amendment to the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation. Among other things, the amendment
reclassified the Company's common stock as Class B common stock and effected a
one-for-three reverse split of the Company's Class B common stock effective
April 19, 2001. The amendment also authorized a new class of common stock with
one-tenth of a vote per share designated as Class A common stock. The Company's
Board also approved a dividend of two shares of Class A common stock for each
share of Class B common stock, after the one-for-three reverse split, held of
record at the close of business April 19, 2001. The effect of the reverse split
and the stock dividend taken together is that the Company will have the same
total number of shares outstanding after the reverse split and the stock
dividend as it did before the reverse split and the stock dividend. Therefore,
there is no change in the historical earnings per share of the Class A common
stock and the Class B common stock after the reverse split and the stock
dividend compared to before the reverse split and the stock dividend.
Each share of Class A common stock outstanding at the time of the
declaration of any dividend or other distribution payable in cash upon the
shares of Class B common stock is entitled to a dividend or distribution payable
at the same time and to stockholders of record on the same date in an amount at
least 10% greater than any dividend declared upon each share of Class B common
stock. In the event of a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into
another entity, the holders of Class A common stock and the holders of Class B
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common stock are entitled to receive the same per share consideration in such
merger or consolidation. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or
winding-up of the Company, any assets available to common stockholders will be
distributed pro-rata to the holders of Class A and Class B common stock.
2 - Basis of Presentation
The financial information for the interim period included herein is
unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments, consisting only
of normal recurring adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are
necessary to a fair presentation of the financial position, results of
operations and cash flow for the interim period included herein. The results of
operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001, are not necessarily
indicative of results of operations to be expected for the twelve months ended
December 31, 2001.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
3 - Earnings Per Share
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:
Weighted
Average Earnings
Net Shares Per
Income Outstanding Share
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Three Months Ended June 30:
2001
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Basic $2,697,269 8,928,017 $ .30
Effect of stock options -- 167,955 --
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Diluted $2,697,269 9,095,972 $ .30
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2000
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Basic $2,502,499 8,680,348 $ .29
Effect of stock options -- -- --
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Diluted $2,502,499 8,680,348 $ .29
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Six Months Ended June 30:
2001
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Basic $5,651,864 8,909,270 $ .63
Effect of stock options -- 133,194 ---
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Diluted $5,651,864 9,042,464 $ .63
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2000
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Basic $3,665,181 8,626,365 $ .42
Effect of stock options -- -- --
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Diluted $3,665,181 8,626,365 $ .42
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The following options to purchase shares of common stock were not
included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise
price of the options was greater than the average market price:
For The Three Months For The Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Number of Options 1,042,338 1,425,281 1,042,338 1,425,281
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4 - Segment Information
The Company evaluates the performance of the personal lines and
commercial lines based upon underwriting results as determined under statutory
accounting practices (SAP), which is used by management to measure performance
for the total business of the Company. Financial data by segment is as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30
2001 2000
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($ in thousands)
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Revenues:
Premiums earned:
Commercial lines $15,574 $12,933
Personal lines 26,078 23,514
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Total net premiums earned 41,652 36,447
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Net investment income 4,237 3,901
Realized investment
Gain (loss) (7) 391
Other 615 594
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Total revenues $46,497 $41,333
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Income before income taxes:
Underwriting income (loss)
Commercial lines $(760) $ 1,349
Personal lines (109) (2,549)
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SAP underwriting loss (869) (1,200)
GAAP adjustments 910 687
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GAAP underwriting income (loss) 41 (513)
Net investment income 4,237 3,901
Realized investment gain (loss) (7) 391
Other (647) (458)
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Income before income taxes $ 3,624 $ 3,321
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Six Months Ended June 30
2001 2000
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($ in thousands)
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Revenues:
Premiums earned:
Commercial lines $30,583 $25,347
Personal lines 51,110 47,189
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Total net premiums earned 81,693 72,536
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Net investment income 8,278 7,881
Realized investment gain 114 109
Other 1,204 1,165
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Total revenues $91,289 $81,691
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Income before income taxes:
Underwriting income (loss)
Commercial lines $(430) $458
Personal lines 51 (3,265)
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SAP underwriting loss (379) (2,807)
GAAP adjustments 895 654
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GAAP underwriting income (loss) 516 (2,153)
Net investment income 8,278 7,881
Realized investment gain 114 109
Other (1,266) (984)
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Income before income taxes $ 7,642 $4,853
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5 - Restructuring Charge
On September 29, 1999, the Company announced a plan to consolidate
certain subsidiary support functions into its Marietta, Pennsylvania office. As
a result of this consolidation, the Company recorded a restructuring charge in
1999 of $2,044,000 for employee termination benefits, occupancy charges, lease
cancellation costs and asset impairments. The charge was included in other
underwriting expenses. The consolidation has been completed.
Employee termination benefits include severance payments, which were
paid either in a lump sum or over a defined period, and related benefits for
approximately 60 employees. Of the terminated employees, approximately 50% were
from subsidiary support functions and approximately 50% were from the Marietta,
Pennsylvania office. By December 31, 1999, all of the terminated employees had
left the employment of the Company.
Included in occupancy charges are future lease obligations, less
anticipated sublease benefits, for leased space that is no longer being used by
the Delaware Atlantic and Southern Heritage subsidiary support functions.
Also included in the restructuring charges were contract cancellation
costs that represented the estimated cost to buy out of the remaining term on
printer, copier, and computer processing contracts that provided no future
benefits to the Company as a result of the restructuring. By December 31, 1999,
all such assets had been taken out of service.
Asset impairments, which were a direct result of the consolidation of
subsidiary functions, amounted to $407,000. They consisted of capitalized
programming and data center costs, voice systems, and leasehold and office
improvements. These assets were written-down to zero in 1999. By December 31,
1999, all such assets were taken out of service.
Activity in the restructuring accrual is as follows:
Employee Occupancy Contract Totals
Termination Cancellations
Benefits
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RESTRUCTURING CHARGE $ 782,000 $ 488,000 $ 529,000 $1,799,000
CASH PAYMENT (343,000) (47,000) (365,000) (755,000)
REVERSAL OF PRIOR ACCRUAL (71,000) -- (91,000) (162,000)
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 $ 368,000 $ 441,000 $ 73,000 $ 882,000
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CASH PAYMENTS (339,000) (155,000) (73,000) (567,000)
ACCRUAL ADJUSTMENT -- 12,000 -- 12,000
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2000 $ 29,000 $ 298,000 $ -- $ 327,000
CASH PAYMENTS (6,000) (57,000) -- (63,000)
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BALANCE AT 6/30/01 $ 23,000 $ 241,000 $ -- $ 264.000
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6 - Recent Accounting Standards -
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company has no derivative instruments or hedging activities as
defined in accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain
Hedging Activities," and SFAS No. 138 "Accounting for Certain Derivative
Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities, an amendment of SFAS No 133", which
statements became effective January 1, 2001. On January 1, 2001, the Company
transferred investments with an amortized cost of $51,640,154 and fair value of
$52,444,675 from the held to maturity classification to the available for sale
classification under the provisions of SFAS No. 133 and 138. The unrealized
holding gain of $804,521 at January 1, 2001 was reported in other comprehensive
income. The transfer had no impact on net income.
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Business Combinations
In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement No. 141, Business Combinations,
and Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 141
requires the purchase method of accounting to be used for all future business
combinations and contains provisions for the accounting for goodwill and
intangible assets. SFAS No. 142 is effective January 1, 2002, and will require
that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives no longer be
amortized, but instead evaluated for impairment.
As of the date of adoption, the Company expects to have unamortized
goodwill in the amount of $117,000 which will be subject to the transition
provisions of Statements 141 and 142, no unamortized identifiable intangible
assets, and no unamortized negative goodwill. Amortization expense related to
goodwill was $61,534 and $30,505 for the year ended December 31, 2000 and the
six months ended June 30, 2001, respectively. The impact of adopting these
Statements on the Company's financial statements is not expected to be material.
7 - Implementation of Codification
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has adopted
the Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles with an effective date of
January 1, 2001. The codified principles are intended to provide a basis of
accounting recognized and adhered to in the absence of conflict with, or silence
of, state statutes and regulations. The impact of the codified principles on the
statutory capital and surplus of the Company's Insurance Subsidiaries as of
January 1, 2001 is as follows: Atlantic States - $5,922,449 increase; Southern
Heritage - $1,083,354 increase; Pioneer-Ohio - $313,638 increase; Delaware
Atlantic - $246,293 increase; Southern of Virginia - $1,171,204 increase; and
Pioneer - New York - 0.
8 - Business Combination
In January 2001, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
Pioneer - New York from the Mutual Company, which previously owned 100% of
Pioneer - New York. The acquisition has been accounted for as a reorganization
of entities under common control, similar to a pooling of interests, as both
Pioneer - New York and the Company are under the common management and control
of the Mutual Company. As such, all financial data prior to January 1, 2001 has
been restated to include the results of operations, financial position and cash
flows of Pioneer - New York.
The following information presents certain income statement data of the
separate companies for the period preceding the merger:
Three and six months ended June 30, 2000 (unaudited):
Revenues Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, 2000 June 30, 2000
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Donegal Group, Inc. $40,801,600 $80,547,134
Pioneer - New York 531,763 1,143,562
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Total 41,333,363 $81,690,696
Net income (loss)
Donegal Group, Inc. $ 2,470,400 $ 3,720,634
Pioneer - New York 32,099 (55,453)
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Total $ 2,502,499 $ 3,665,181
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In connection with the transaction, the Company issued the Mutual Company
a $4,441,311 note, which bears a 6% rate and is due in one year. The Company
classifies this note in Due to Affiliate. There were no material transactions
between Donegal Group Inc. and Pioneer - New York prior to the merger. Pioneer -
New York's accounting policies, which were previously based on statutory
accounting principles, were conformed to the Company's accounting policies. Such
changes did not materially impact Pioneer - New York's net income.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Results of Operations -Three Months Ended June 30, 2001
to Three Months Ended June 30, 2000
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In January 2001, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
Pioneer Insurance Company of New York ("Pioneer - New York") from the Mutual
Company, which previously owned 100% of Pioneer - New York. The acquisition has
been accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control, similar
to a pooling of interests, as both Pioneer - New York and the Company are under
the common management and control of the Mutual Company. As such, all financial
data prior to January 1, 2001 has been restated to include the results of
operations, financial position and cash flows of Pioneer - New York.
Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2001 were $46,496,969, an
increase of $5,163,606, or 12.5%, over the same period of 2000. An increase in
net premiums earned of $5,204,856, or 14.3%, represented most of this change.
Net premiums written of the insurance subsidiaries increased 17.7% in the second
quarter of 2001 compared to the second quarter of 2000. An increase in Atlantic
State's share of the pooled business of itself and Donegal Mutual from 65 % to
70%, effective July 1, 2000, accounted for 6.2 percentage points of the 17.7
percentage point increase in the premiums written. The remaining portion of the
increase was primarily due to rate increases. Investment income for the second
quarter of 2001 increased $335,651 or 8.6%. An increase in the annualized
average return on investments from 5.8% in the second quarter of 2000 to 6.0% in
the second quarter of 2001 and an increase in average invested assets from
$269.7 million in the second quarter of 2000 to $281.9 million in the second
quarter of 2001 accounted for the change. Realized investment losses were $6,968
in the second quarter of 2001 compared to a gain of $391,117 for the same period
of 2000. The realized loss in 2001 included $463,735 in losses, which resulted
from changes in the market value of securities that were determined to be other
then temporary. The realized gains in 2000 resulted from the normal turnover of
the Company's portfolio.
The GAAP combined ratio of insurance operations in the second quarter of
2001 was 99.9% compared to 101.4% for the same period in 2000. The GAAP combined
ratio is the sum of the ratios of incurred losses and loss adjusting expenses to
premiums earned (loss ratio), policyholders' dividends to premiums earned
(dividend ratio), and underwriting expenses to premiums earned (expense ratio).
The Company's loss ratio in the second quarter of 2001 was 67.1% compared to
68.1% in the second quarter of 2000. The Company's expense ratio for the second
quarter of 2001 was 32.1% compared to 32.7% for the second quarter of 2000. The
dividend ratio increased from 0.6% in the second quarter of 2000 to 0.8% in the
second quarter of 2001.
Federal income taxes for the second quarter of 2001 represented 25.6% of
the income before income taxes compared to 24.6% for the same period of 2000.
These rates vary from the expected rate of 34% primarily due to the effect of
tax-exempt investment income.
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Results of Operations -Six Months Ended June 30, 2001
to Six Months Ended June 30, 2000
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In January 2001, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
Pioneer Insurance Company of New York ("Pioneer - New York") from the Mutual
Company, which previously owned 100% of Pioneer - New York. The acquisition has
been accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control, similar
to a pooling of interests, as both Pioneer - New York and the Company are under
the common management and control of the Mutual Company. As such, all financial
data prior to January 1, 2001 has been restated to include the results of
operations, financial position and cash flows of Pioneer - New York.
Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2001 were $91,288,995, an
increase of $9,598,299 or 11.7%, over the same period of 2000. An increase in
net premiums earned of $9,157,060 or 12.6%, represented most of this change. Net
premiums written of the insurance subsidiaries increased 15.6% in the first half
of 2001 compared to the first half of 2000. An increase in Atlantic State's
share of the pooled business of itself and Donegal Mutual from 65% to 70%,
effective July 1, 2000, accounted for 6.1 percentage points of the 15.6
percentage point increase in the premiums written. The remaining portion of the
increase was primarily due to rate increases. Investment income for the first
six months of 2001 increased $396,768 or 5.0%. An increase in the annualized
average return on investments from 5.8% in the first six month of 2000 to 5.9%
in the first six months of 2001 and an increase in average invested assets from
$270.4 million in the first six months of 2000 to $282.9 million in the first
six months of 2001 accounted for the change. Realized investment gains were
$113,839 in the first six months of 2001 compared to a gain of $109,207 for the
same period of 2000. The realized gains in 2000 and 2001 were net of losses of
$285,208 and $463,735, respectively, in losses, which resulted from changes in
the market value of securities that were determined to be other then temporary.
The GAAP combined ratio of insurance operations in the first six months
of 2001 was 99.4% compared to 103.0% for the same period in 2000. The GAAP
combined ratio is the sum of the ratios of incurred losses and loss adjusting
expenses to premiums earned (loss ratio), policyholders' dividends to premiums
earned (dividend ratio), and underwriting expenses to premiums earned (expense
ratio). The Company's loss ratio in the first six months of 2001 was 66.2%
compared to 70.0% in the first six months of 2000. The Company's expense ratio
for the first six months of 2001 was 32.3% compared to 32.2% for the first six
months of 2000. The dividend ratio increased slightly from 0.8% for the first
six months of 2000 to 0.9 for the first six months of 2001.
Federal income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2001 represented
26.0% of the income before income taxes compared to 24.5% for the same period of
2000. These rates vary from the expected rate of 34% primarily due to the effect
of tax-exempt investment income.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
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The Company generates sufficient funds from its operations and maintains
a high degree of liquidity in its investment portfolio. The primary source of
funds to meet the demands of claim settlements and operating expenses are
premium collections, investment earnings and maturing investments. The Company
had no significant commitments for capital expenditures as of June 30, 2001.
In investing funds made available from operations, the Company maintains
securities maturities consistent with its projected cash needs for the payment
of claims and expenses. The Company maintains a portion of its investment
portfolio in relatively short-term and highly liquid assets to ensure the
availability of funds.
As of June 30, 2001, pursuant to a credit agreement dated December 29,
1995, with Fleet National Bank of Connecticut, (the " Bank") the Company had
unsecured borrowings of $28.2 million. Per the terms of the credit agreement,
the Company may borrow up to $40 million at interest rates equal to the bank's
then current prime rate or the then current London interbank Eurodollar bank
rate plus 1.70%. At June 30, 2001, the interest rates on the outstanding
balances were 5.7625% on an outstanding eurodollar balance of $13.2 million and
5.75% on an outstanding eurodollar rate balance of $15.0 million. In addition,
the Company will pay a non-use fee at a rate of 3/10 of 1% per annum on the
average daily unused portion of the Bank's commitment. On each July 27,
commencing July 27, 2001, the credit line will be reduced by $8 million. Any
outstanding loan in excess of the remaining credit line, after such reduction,
will then be payable.
The Company's principal source of cash with which to pay stockholder
dividends is dividends from Atlantic States, Southern, Pioneer - Ohio, Pioneer -
New York, Southern Heritage and Delaware, which are required by law to maintain
certain minimum surplus on a statutory basis and are subject to regulations
under which payment of dividends from statutory surplus is restricted and may
require prior approval of their domiciliary insurance regulatory authorities.
Atlantic States, Southern, Pioneer - Ohio, Pioneer - New York, Southern Heritage
and Delaware are subject to Risk Based Capital (RBC) requirements effective for
1994. At December 31, 2000, each of the six Companies' capital was substantially
above the RBC requirements. At December 31, 2000, amounts available for
distribution as dividends to Donegal Group without prior approval of the
insurance regulatory authorities are $5,414,419 from Atlantic States, $908,259
from Southern, $581,132 from Pioneer - Ohio, $323,992 from Delaware, $973,796
from Southern Heritage and none from Pioneer - New York.
In June 2000, Delaware made a $3.8 million dividend distribution to
Donegal Group, which was approved by the Delaware Insurance Department.
Credit Risk
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The Company provides property and liability coverages through its
subsidiaries' independent agency systems located throughout its operating area.
The majority of this business is billed directly to the insured although a
portion of Donegal Group's commercial business is billed through its agents who
are extended credit in the normal course of business.
The Company's subsidiaries have reinsurance agreements in place with the
Mutual Company and with a number of other major authorized reinsurers.
Impact of Inflation
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Property and casualty insurance premiums are established before the
amount of losses and loss settlement expenses, or the extent to which inflation
may impact such expenses, are known. Consequently, the Company attempts, in
establishing rates, to anticipate the potential impact of inflation.
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Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
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On March 30, 2001, an action was filed in the Court of Chancery of
the State of Delaware against the Mutual Company, the Company and the directors
of the Company. The action was filed derivatively on behalf of the Company and
as a class action on behalf of the holders of the Company's common stock other
than the Company, the Company's directors, the Mutual Company and their
associates and affiliates.
The action challenged the compliance of the Amendment to the
Company's Charter, the Reverse Split and the Stock Dividend with certain
provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law and asserted a violation of
fiduciary duties by the Mutual Company and the directors of the Company. The
action also made certain allegations regarding the grant of stock options to
certain persons and the manner in which the Coordinating Committee of the Boards
of Directors of the Company and the Mutual Company operates.
The Company, the Mutual Company and the Company's Board of
Directors deny the allegations in the action, and believe the actions taken in
connection with the Amendment to the Company's Charter, the Reverse Split and
the Stock Dividend were appropriate and in the best interest of all of the
Company's stockholders.
However, rather than engage in protracted and extensive
litigation, the Company, the Mutual Company and the directors of the Company
entered into an agreement, which is subject to court approval, settling the
litigation. As part of the agreement, the Company agreed to various
administrative changes related to the Reverse Spit and Stock Dividend, which
were approved by the Company's Stockholders on April 19, 2001. Upon court
approval of the settlement, it is anticipated that the Company and the Mutual
Company will be obligated to pay legal fees to the plaintiff's counsel as
determined by the court. The Company does not expect these payments to have a
material impact on its financial statements.
Item 2. Changes in Securities. (None)
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Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
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The Company's market risk generally represents the risk of gain or
loss that may result from the potential change in the fair value of the
Company's investment portfolio as a result of fluctuations in prices and
interest rates and, to a lesser extent, its debt obligations. The Company
attempts to manage its interest rate risk by maintaining an appropriate
relationship between the average duration of the investment portfolio and the
approximate duration of its liabilities, i.e., policy claims and debt
obligations.
The Company has maintained approximately the same duration of its
investment portfolio to its liabilities from December 31, 2000 to June 30, 2001.
In addition, the Company has maintained approximately the investment mix during
this period.
There have been no material changes to the Company's quantitative
or qualitative market risk exposure from December 31, 2000 through June 30,
2001.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. (None)
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Item 5. Other Information. (None)
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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(a) EX -27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on 8-K:
None
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Signatures
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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.
DONEGAL GROUP INC.
August 14, 2001 By:
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Donald H. Nikolaus, President
and Chief Executive Officer
August 14, 2001 By:
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Ralph G. Spontak, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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