Unassociated Document
 UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2011
 
MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Bermuda
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
001-34042
(Commission File
Number)
 
98-0570192
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
131 Front Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
(441) 292-7090
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
 

 
 
Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
Endorsement No. 1 to Amended and Restated Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement
 
On September 17, 2007, pursuant to the First Amendment to Master Agreement between and Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (the “Company”) and AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (the “AmTrust”), the parties caused the Company’s Bermuda subsidiary, Maiden Insurance Company Ltd. (“Maiden Bermuda”) and AmTrust’s Bermuda subsidiary, AmTrust International Insurance, Ltd. (“AII”) to enter into a quota share reinsurance agreement (the “Quota Share”), by which AII retrocedes to Maiden Bermuda an amount equal to 40% of the premium written by AmTrust’s U.S., Irish and U.K. insurance companies (the “AmTrust Ceding Insurers”), net of the cost of unaffiliated inuring reinsurance (and in the case of AmTrust’s U.K. insurance subsidiary, AmTrust Europe Limited (“AEL”), net of commissions) and 40% of losses with respect to the lines of business (workers’ compensation, extended warranty and specialty risk and specialty program business for commercial property and casualty risks, including general liability, commercial property, commercial automobile liability and auto physical damage, but excluding certain specialty risk programs that AmTrust commenced writing after the effective date and risks, other than workers’ compensation risks and certain business written by AmTrust’s Irish subsidiary, AmTrust International Underwriters Limited (“AIUL”), for which the AmTrust Ceding Insurers’ net retention exceeds $5,000,000) then being written by AmTrust (the “Covered Business”).  In addition, the Quota Share requires that Maiden Bermuda provide to AII sufficient collateral to secure its proportionate share of AII’s obligations to AmTrust’s U.S. insurance company subsidiaries. AII is required to return to Maiden Bermuda any assets of Maiden Bermuda in excess of the amount required to secure its proportionate share of AII’s collateral requirements, subject to certain deductions.
 
The existing terms of the Quota Share provide that AII receives a ceding commission of 31% of ceded written premiums with respect to all Covered Business and 34.375% for retail commercial package business, which AmTrust began writing in 2008.  From the inception of the Quota Share during the third quarter of 2007 through the end of 2008, workers’ compensation and commercial property and casualty program business made up 59.5% of the Covered Business, while specialty risk and extended warranty made up 40.5%.  As of March 31, 2011, specialty risk and extended warranty business, which generally has lower policy acquisition expenses than workers’ compensation and commercial property and casualty program business, constituted 50.2% of the Covered Business, while workers’ compensation and commercial property and casualty program business constituted 49.8% of the Covered Business.  Therefore, the parties agreed to adjust the ceding commission to reflect the change in the Covered Business and the effect on AmTrust’s expenses, effective April 1, 2011, subject to approval of the Company’s and AmTrust’s respective Audit Committees.
 
On July 26, 2011, after receipt of approval from each of the respective Audit Committees, the Company and AmTrust executed the amendment to the Quota Share effective April 1, 2011.  From April 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, AII will receive a ceding commission of 30% of ceded written premiums with respect to all Covered Business.  Commencing January 1, 2012, the ceding commission, excluding the retail package business ceding commission (which remains at 34.375%), will be adjusted within a range of 30% (if specialty risk and extended warranty subject premium, excluding ceded premium related to AmTrust’s European hospital liability business discussed below, is greater than 42% of the total subject premium excluding retail package business) to 31% (if the specialty risk and extended warranty subject premium is less than 38% of the total subject premium excluding retail package business).  In addition, the parties agreed to extend the term of the Quota Share one extra year through June 30, 2014 and for Maiden Bermuda to continue to provide AII with sufficient collateral to secure its proportionate share of AII’s obligations under the Quota Share with respect to business written by AmTrust’s insurance company subsidiaries (foreign and domestic).
 
 
 

 
 
Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement for European Hospital Liability business
 
Maiden Bermuda entered into a separate reinsurance agreement with AEL and AIUL by which AEL and AIUL cede 40% of their European hospital liability business, including business in force at April 1, 2011, to Maiden Bermuda (the “European Hospital Liability Quota Share”). The European Hospital Liability Quota Share has an initial term of one year, effective April 1, 2011, and can be terminated at April 1, 2012 or any April 1 thereafter by either party on four months’ notice.  Maiden Bermuda pays AEL and AIUL a 5% ceding commission, and AEL and AIUL will earn a profit commission of 50% of the amount by which the ceded loss ratio is lower than 65%.  In addition, Maiden Bermuda pays AmTrust’s subsidiary, AII Reinsurance Broker, Ltd., brokerage fees in the amount of 1.25% of net premiums ceded.
 
Item 2.02        Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On July 27, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01        Other Events.
 
On July 27, 2011, the Company also issued a press release announcing a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock payable on October 17, 2011 to shareholders of record as of October 3, 2011.  A copy of the press release is hereby filed with the Commission and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.2.
 
Item 9.01        Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) 
Exhibits
 
Exhibit
  No.  
Description
   
  99.1
Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated July 27, 2011.
   
  99.2
Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated July 27, 2011.
 
 
 

 
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date:  July 27, 2011
MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.
 
       
 
By:
/s/ Lawrence F. Metz  
    Lawrence F. Metz  
    Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary  
       
 
 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
  No.  
Description
   
  99.1
Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated July 27, 2011.
   
  99.2
Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated July 27, 2011.
 
 
 

 
Unassociated Document
July 27, 2011
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Reports Second Quarter Operating Earnings of $11.2 Million; Net Loss of $24.4 Million Result of Previously Announced Charges for Senior Debt Offering and U.S. Storm Activity
 
Book Value of $10.52 per Share(5) Up 1.2% Since Year-End 2010

Second Quarter 2011 Financial Highlights
 
·
Net operating earnings(1) of $11.2 million compared with $21.2 million in second quarter of 2010; Operating EPS(1) of $0.15 per share compared to $0.30 per share in second quarter of 2010
 
 
·
Second quarter 2011 results include previously announced $9.5 million or $0.13 per share underwriting impact from second quarter U.S. thunderstorm and tornado activity
 
·
Net written premium of $437.0 million increased 39.6% from second quarter of 2010
 
·
Net earned premium of $367.8 million increased 29.6% from second quarter of 2010
 
·
Net investment income of $19.8 million up 5.0% from second quarter of 2010
 
·
Successful $107.5 million Senior Notes offering to reduce interest expense by $6.2 million or $.08 per share on an on annualized basis
 
·
Total assets of $3.3 billion increased 10.4% from year-end 2010
 
·
Annualized operating return on equity(1) of 5.9% for the second quarter 2011 and 8.3% 2011 year to date
 
·
Net loss of $24.4 million the result of $35.4 million or $0.49 per share in non-recurring charges related to recently completed public debt offering
 
·
Combined ratio(10) of 99.8% compared with 96.3% in the second quarter of 2010
 
 
·
U.S. storm activity increased combined ratio by 2.6% in second quarter 2011
 
HAMILTON, Bermuda - Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq:  MHLD) today reported a second quarter 2011 net loss of $24.4 million or ($0.34) per diluted share(4) and net operating earnings(1) of $11.2 million or $0.15 per diluted share.
 
Commenting on Maiden’s results, Maiden’s CEO Art Raschbaum said “Despite the impact of non-recurring debt issuance related charges and unprecedented frequency and severity of storms in the second quarter, we continued our efforts to strengthen earnings by strategically expanding the underwriting portfolio in a disciplined manner, growing our asset base and reducing the debt cost of capital.  Notwithstanding the impact of the unusual frequency and severity of weather related losses in the quarter, Maiden maintained profitable underwriting results for the quarter and through the first six months reflecting our continued focus on serving the non-catastrophe needs of our regional and specialty insurer clients."
 
At June 30, 2011, shareholders' equity of $759.3 million grew 1.2% from year-end 2010 and book value per share(5)  increased 1.2% to $10.52 from $10.40 at year-end 2010.
 
 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Report
July 27, 2011
Page 2
 
Second Quarter 2011 Results
 
On June 24, 2011, Maiden completed a $107.5 million offering of 8.25% Senior Notes which mature on June 15, 2041. On July 15, 2011, Maiden redeemed a like amount of junior subordinated debt related to its 2009 TRUPS Offering. As a result of these transactions, in the second quarter 2011 Maiden incurred certain non-recurring charges, including an early redemption charge of $15.1 million or $0.21 per share, as well as a non-cash charge of $20.3 million or $0.28 per share related to accelerated amortization of discount and issuance costs of junior subordinated debt redeemed on July 15, 2011.
 
Net written premium totaled $437.0 million compared with $313.1 million in the second quarter of 2010. Net earned premium of $367.8 million increased 29.6% from $283.8 million for the same period last year.
 
Net investment income of $19.8 million grew 5.0% from $18.9 million in the second quarter of 2010.
 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses of $250.6 million rose $75.2 million from $175.4 million in the second quarter of 2010. Results reflected a loss ratio(7) of 67.7% compared with 61.8% for the same period a year ago.
 
Commission and other acquisition expenses together with general and administrative expenses of $118.7 million increased $20.7 million from the year ago quarter and reflected a total expense ratio of 32.1% compared with 34.5%. General and administrative expenses for the quarter totaled $12.8 million compared with $9.5 million in the second quarter of 2010. These results reflected a general and administrative expense ratio(9) of 3.5% compared to 3.3% in the second quarter of 2010.
 
The combined ratio(10) for the second quarter totaled 99.8% compared with 96.3% in the second quarter of 2010.
 
Total assets of $3.3 billion increased 10.4% from $3.0 billion from year end 2010. Total investable assets(3) of $2.45 billion which include total investments, cash, restricted cash, cash equivalents, funds withheld and a loan to a related party, increased $96.1 million from year end 2010. Shareholders' equity totaled $759.3 million up 1.2% from $750.2 million at year end 2010.
 
As previously disclosed, on June 24, 2011, the Company issued $107.5 million of 8.25% Senior Notes which mature on June 15, 2041. On July 15, 2011, the Company completed a redemption of a like amount of junior subordinated debentures associated with its 2009 TRUPS Offering. The Senior Notes commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 21, 2011 under the ticker symbol “MHNA”.
 
During the second quarter of 2011, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.07 per share.
 
 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Report
July 27, 2011
Page 3
 
2011 Year-to-Date Results
 
Net written premium of $886.5 million increased 42.0% from $624.3 million during the first half of 2010. Net earned premium of $714.3 million grew $166.6 million, or 30.4%, from $547.7 million for the same period last year.
 
Net investment income of $39.0 million increased 6.9% from $36.5 million in the first six months of 2010.
 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses of $471.8 million rose $126.1 million from $345.6 million in the first half of 2010. Results reflected a loss ratio of 65.4% compared with 63.1% for the same period a year ago. U.S. storm activity in 2011 increased the loss ratio by 1.3 points.
 
Commission and other acquisition expenses together with general and administrative expenses of $238.0 million increased $54.1 million from the first half of last year and reflected a total expense ratio of 33.0% compared with 33.6%. General and administrative expenses for the period totaled $25.1 million compared with $18.0 million in 2010. These results reflected a general and administrative expense ratio of 3.5% compared to 3.3% in the first half of 2010.
 
The combined ratio(10) for the first half of 2011 totaled 98.4% compared with 96.7% in the first half of 2010.
 
Conference Call
 
Maiden CEO Art Raschbaum and CFO John Marshaleck will review these results tomorrow morning via teleconference and live audio webcast beginning at 10:00 a.m. AT (9:00 a.m. ET).
 
To participate please access one of the following no later than 9:55 a.m. AT (8:55 a.m. ET):
 
1.877.734.5373 for U.S. callers
 
1. 973.200.3059 for callers outside the U.S.
 
Webcast:  http://www.maiden.bm/presentations_conferences
 
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. AT (12:00 p.m. ET), July 28, 2011 through midnight on August 4, 2011. To listen to the replay please dial toll free: 1.855.859.2056 (U.S. callers) or toll 1.404.537.3406 (callers outside the U.S.) and enter the Passcode: 83404930; or access http://www.maiden.bm/presentations_conferences.
 
About Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in 2007. Through our subsidiaries which are each A- rated (excellent) by A.M. Best, we are focused on providing non-catastrophic, customized reinsurance products and services, to small and mid-size insurance companies in the United States and Europe. As of June 30, 2011, the Company had $3.3 billion in assets and total capital(6) of $1,082.1 million including shareholders' equity of $759.3 million. MHLD-G
 
 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Report
July 27, 2011
Page 4
 
You may access the Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Logo via http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5006
 
(1)(3)(4)(5)(6)Please see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures table for additional information on these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation of these measures to GAAP measures.
 
(7)(10) Loss ratio and combined ratio are operating metrics. Please see the additional information on these measures under Segment information tables.
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
This release contains "forward-looking statements" which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that actual developments will be those anticipated by the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of significant risks and uncertainties, including non-receipt of the expected payments, changes in interest rates, effect of the performance of financial markets on investment income and fair values of investments, developments of claims and the effect on loss reserves, accuracy in projecting loss reserves, the impact of competition and pricing environments, changes in the demand for the Company's products, the effect of general economic conditions and unusual frequency of storm activity, adverse state and federal legislation, regulations and regulatory investigations into industry practices, developments relating to existing agreements, heightened competition, changes in pricing environments, and changes in asset valuations. Additional information about these risks and uncertainties, as well as others that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected is contained in Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 as updated in periodic filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
 
CONTACT:
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.

John Marshaleck
 
441.298.4902
 
irelations@maiden.bm
 
 
 

 

Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Balance Sheet
(in thousands (000's), except per share data)

   
June 30, 2011 (Unaudited)
   
December 31, 2010 (Audited)
 
Assets
           
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $1,774,615;  $1,819,775)
  $ 1,850,779     $ 1,874,433  
Fixed maturities, trading, at fair value (amortized cost $50,172)
    49,860       -  
Other investments, at fair value (cost $1,783; $5,751)
    1,962       5,847  
Total investments
    1,902,601       1,880,280  
Cash and cash equivalents
    198,356       96,151  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
    67,207       89,756  
Accrued investment income
    12,294       14,091  
Reinsurance balances receivable, net
    379,806       226,333  
Funds withheld
    145,515       152,713  
Prepaid reinsurance premiums
    37,555       28,992  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses
    15,587       6,656  
Loan to related party
    167,975       167,975  
Deferred commission and other acquisition costs
    245,423       203,631  
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
    101,284       103,905  
Other assets
    19,688       12,079  
Total Assets
  $ 3,293,291     $ 2,982,562  
Liabilities and  Equity
               
Liabilities
               
Reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses
  $ 1,279,709     $ 1,226,773  
Unearned premiums
    841,017       657,556  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    90,206       56,368  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, at contract value
    -       76,225  
Senior notes
    107,500       -  
Junior subordinated debt
    215,228       215,191  
Total Liabilities
    2,533,660       2,232,113  
                 
Equity:
               
Common shares
    731       731  
Additional paid-in capital
    577,904       577,135  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    77,848       54,334  
Retained earnings
    106,654       121,775  
Treasury stock, at cost
    (3,801 )     (3,801 )
Total Maiden Shareholders’ Equity
    759,336       750,174  
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
    295       275  
Total Equity
    759,631       750,449  
Total Liabilities and Equity
  $ 3,293,291     $ 2,982,562  
                 
Book value per share (5)
  $ 10.52     $ 10.40  
                 
Common shares outstanding
    72,150,630       72,107,100  
 
 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Income Statement
(in thousands (000's), except per share data)
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
   
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
Revenues:
                       
Gross premiums written
  $ 462,395     $ 334,784     $ 933,172     $ 662,166  
                                 
Net premiums written
  $ 436,966     $ 313,050     $ 886,466     $ 624,341  
Change in unearned premiums
    (69,183 )     (29,266 )     (172,148 )     (76,628 )
Net premiums earned
    367,783       283,784       714,318       547,713  
Other insurance revenue
    2,179       -       6,834       -  
Net investment income
    19,818       18,875       38,959       36,456  
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
    591       535       638       847  
Total revenues
    390,371       303,194       760,749       585,016  
Expenses:
                               
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses
    250,599       175,354       471,781       345,639  
Commission and other acquisition expenses
    105,824       88,447       212,896       165,843  
General and administrative expenses
    12,839       9,484       25,132       18,036  
Total expenses
    369,262       273,285       709,809       529,518  
                                 
Income from operations (2)
    21,109       29,909       50,940       55,498  
                                 
Other expense
                               
Amortization of intangible assets
    (1,259 )     (1,452 )     (2,517 )     (2,904 )
Foreign exchange gains (losses)
    939       (414 )     2,001       (1,567 )
Interest and amortization expense
    (9,292 )     (9,116 )     (18,410 )     (18,231 )
Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost
    (20,313 )     -       (20,313 )     -  
Junior subordinated debt redemption expense
    (15,050 )     -       (15,050 )     -  
      (44,975 )     (10,982 )     (54,289 )     (22,702 )
                                 
(Loss) income before income taxes
    (23,866 )     18,927       (3,349 )     32,796  
Income taxes:
                               
Current tax expense
    211       -       1,096       -  
Deferred tax expense
    295       290       582       590  
Income tax expense
    506       290       1,678       590  
                                 
Net (loss) income
  $ (24,372 )   $ 18,637     $ (5,027 )   $ 32,206  
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
    6       -       3       -  
Net (loss) income attributable to Maiden
    (24,366 )     18,637       (5,024 )     32,206  
Net operating earnings (1)
  $ 11,204     $ 21,239     $ 30,982     $ 37,401  
                                 
Basic (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
  $ (0.34 )   $ 0.27     $ (0.07 )   $ 0.46  
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders (4)
  $ (0.34 )   $ 0.26     $ (0.07 )   $ 0.46  
Basic operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
  $ 0.16     $ 0.30     $ 0.43     $ 0.53  
Diluted operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
  $ 0.15     $ 0.30     $ 0.43     $ 0.53  
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.07     $ 0.065     $ 0.14     $ 0.13  
                                 
Weighted average number of basic  shares outstanding
    72,118,315       70,291,894       72,112,785       70,291,650  
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding
    72,945,339       70,770,849       72,863,494       70,773,764  
                                 
Net Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio (7)
    67.7 %     61.8 %     65.4 %     63.1 %
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio (8)
    28.6 %     31.2 %     29.5 %     30.3 %
General  and administrative expense ratio (9)
    3.5 %     3.3 %     3.5 %     3.3 %
Combined ratio (10)
    99.8 %     96.3 %     98.4 %     96.7 %
Annualized return on equity
    (12.8 %)     10.4 %     (1.3 %)     9.3 %
Annualized return on equity on operating earnings
    5.9 %     11.9 %     8.3 %     10.8 %

 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Non - GAAP Financial Measure
(in thousands (000's), except per share data)
(Unaudited)


 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
Reconciliation of net income to net operating earnings:
                       
Net (loss) income attributable to Maiden
  $ (24,366 )   $ 18,637     $ (5,024 )   $ 32,206  
Add (subtract)
                               
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses
    (591 )     (535 )     (638 )     (847 )
Foreign exchange (gains) losses
    (939 )     414       (2,001 )     1,567  
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,259       1,452       2,517       2,904  
Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost
    20,313       -       20,313       -  
Junior subordinated debt redemption expense
    15,050       -       15,050       -  
Non-recurring general and administrative expenses relating to acquisition of GMAC International Insurance
    183       981       183       981  
Non-cash deferred tax charge
    295       290       582       590  
Net operating earnings attributable to Maiden (1)
  $ 11,204     $ 21,239     $ 30,982     $ 37,401  
                                 
Operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders:
                               
                                 
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
  $ 0.16     $ 0.30     $ 0.43     $ 0.53  
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
  $ 0.15     $ 0.30     $ 0.43     $ 0.53  
                                 
Reconciliation of net income to income from operations:
                               
Net (loss) income attributable to Maiden
  $ (24,366 )   $ 18,637     $ (5,024 )   $ 32,206  
Add (subtract)
                               
Foreign exchange (gains) losses
    (939 )     414       (2,001 )     1,567  
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,259       1,452       2,517       2,904  
Interest and amortization expense
    9,292       9,116       18,410       18,231  
Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost
    20,313       -       20,313       -  
Junior subordinated debt redemption expense
    15,050       -       15,050       -  
Income tax expense
    506       290       1,678       590  
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (6 )     -       (3 )     -  
Income from operations attributable to Maiden (2)
  $ 21,109     $ 29,909     $ 50,940     $ 55,498  
                                 
 
June 30,
2011
 
December 31,
2010
                 
Investable assets:
                               
Total investments
  $ 1,902,601     $ 1,880,280                  
Cash and cash equivalents
    198,356       96,151                  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
    67,207       89,756                  
Funds withheld (3)
    113,100       119,000                  
Loan to related party
    167,975       167,975                  
Total investable assets (3)
  $ 2,449,239     $ 2,353,162                  
                                 
Capital:
                               
Junior subordinated debt
  $ 215,228     $ 215,191                  
Senior notes
    107,500       -                  
Total Maiden shareholders' equity
    759,336       750,174                  
Total capital (6)
  $ 1,082,064     $ 965,365                  
                                 

(1) Net operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as net income attributable to Maiden excluding realized investment gains and losses, foreign exchange gains and losses, amortization of intangible assets, accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost, junior subordinated debt redemption expense, non-recurring general and administrative expenses relating to acquisition and non-cash deferred tax charge and should not be considered as an alternative to net income. The Company's management believes that net operating earnings is a useful indicator of trends in the Company's underlying operations. The Company's measure of net operating earnings may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
 
(2) Income from Operations is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as net income attributable to Maiden excluding foreign exchange  gains and losses, amortization of intangible assets, interest and amortization expense, accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost, junior subordinated debt redemption expense, income tax expense and loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and should not be considered as an alternative to net income.  The Company’s management believes that income from operations is a useful measure of the Company’s underlying earnings fundamentals based on its underwriting and investment income before financing costs. This income from operations enables readers of this information to more clearly understand the essential operating results of the Company. The Company’s measure of income from operations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
 
(3) Investable assets is the total of the Company's investments, cash and cash equivalents, loan to a related party and the portion of the funds withheld balance that comprises fixed maturity securities and cash and cash equivalents.
 
(4) During a period of loss, the basic weighted average common shares outstanding is used in the denominator of the diluted loss per common share computation as the effect of including potential dilutive shares would be anti-dilutive.
 
(5) Calculated by dividing total Maiden shareholders' equity by total common shares outstanding.
 
(6) Capital is the total of the Company's junior subordinated debt, senior notes and shareholders' equity.  The total capital as of June 30, 2011 is temporarily increased by $88,973, which represents the amount of junior subordinated debentures (net of accelerated amortization of discount) which were redeemed on July 15, 2011.
 
 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Supplemental Financial Data - Segment Information
(in thousands (000's))
(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
Diversified Reinsurance
   
AmTrust Quota Share Reinsurance
   
ACAC Quota Share
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
 
$
       158,020
   
$
                216,449
   
$
       62,497
   
$
      436,966
 
Net premiums earned
   
170,288
     
136,299
     
61,196
     
367,783
 
Other insurance revenue
   
           2,179
     
                         -
     
              -
     
2,179
 
Net losses and loss expenses
   
     (116,387)
     
                (94,740)
     
     (39,472)
     
     (250,599)
 
Commissions and other acquisition costs
   
       (48,257)
     
                (38,116)
     
     (19,451)
     
     (105,824)
 
General and administrative expenses
   
         (8,309)
     
                     (596)
     
          (472)
     
         (9,377)
 
Underwriting (loss) income
 
$
            (486)
   
$
                    2,847
   
$
         1,801
   
$
          4,162
 
                                 
Reconciliation to net loss before income taxes
                               
Net investment income and realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
                           
        20,409
 
Amortization of intangible assets
                           
         (1,259)
 
Foreign exchange gains
                           
             939
 
Interest and amortization expense
                           
         (9,292)
 
Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost
                           
       (20,313)
 
Junior subordinated debt redemption expense
                           
       (15,050)
 
Other general and administrative expenses
                           
         (3,462)
 
                           
  
   
Net loss before income taxes
                         
$
       (23,866)
 
                                 
Net loss and loss expense ratio (7)
   
67.5%
     
69.5%
     
64.5%
     
67.7%
 
Acquisition cost ratio (8)
   
28.0%
     
28.0%
     
31.8%
     
28.6%
 
General and administrative expense ratio (9)
   
4.8%
     
0.4%
     
0.8%
     
3.5%
 
Combined ratio (10)
   
100.3%
     
97.9%
     
97.1%
     
99.8%
 
                                 
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
Diversified Reinsurance
   
AmTrust Quota Share Reinsurance
   
ACAC Quota Share
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
 
$
       136,709
   
$
                109,123
   
$
       67,218
   
$
      313,050
 
Net premiums earned
   
161,779
     
101,664
     
       20,341
     
      283,784
 
Net losses and loss expenses
   
       (99,218)
     
                (63,423)
     
     (12,713)
     
     (175,354)
 
Commissions and other acquisition costs
   
       (48,386)
     
                (33,090)
     
       (6,971)
     
       (88,447)
 
General and administrative expenses
   
         (5,726)
     
                     (598)
     
              -
     
         (6,324)
 
Underwriting income
 
$
           8,449
   
$
                    4,553
   
$
            657
   
$
        13,659
 
                                 
Reconciliation to net income before income taxes
                               
Net investment income and realized investment gains (losses)
                           
        19,410
 
Amortization of intangible assets
                           
         (1,452)
 
Foreign exchange losses
                           
            (414)
 
Interest and amortization expense
                           
         (9,116)
 
Other general and administrative expenses
                           
         (3,160)
 
                           
   
   
Net income before income taxes
                         
$
        18,927
 
                                 
Net loss and loss expense ratio (7)
   
61.3%
     
62.4%
     
62.5%
     
61.8%
 
Acquisition cost ratio (8)
   
29.9%
     
32.5%
     
34.3%
     
31.2%
 
General and administrative expense ratio (9)
   
3.5%
     
0.6%
     
              -
     
3.3%
 
Combined ratio (10)
   
94.7%
     
95.5%
     
96.8%
     
96.3%
 

(7) Calculated by dividing net losses and loss expenses by net earned premium and other insurance revenue.
(8) Calculated by dividing commission and other acquisition expenses by net earned premium and other insurance revenue.
(9) Calculated by dividing general and administrative expenses by net earned premium and other insurance revenue.
(10) Calculated by adding together net loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and general and administrative expense ratio.

 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Supplemental Financial Data - Segment Information
(in thousands (000's))
(Unaudited)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
 
Diversified Reinsurance
   
AmTrust Quota Share Reinsurance
   
ACAC Quota Share
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
 
$
416,838
   
$
343,163
   
$
126,465
   
$
886,466
 
Net premiums earned
   
344,522
     
250,773
     
119,023
     
714,318
 
Other insurance revenue
   
                 6,834
     
                         -
     
               -
     
6,834
 
Net losses and loss expenses
   
           (226,732)
     
             (168,279)
     
      (76,770)
     
       (471,781)
 
Commissions and other acquisition costs
   
             (99,677)
     
               (75,353)
     
      (37,866)
     
       (212,896)
 
General and administrative expenses
   
             (16,337)
     
                 (1,264)
     
        (1,015)
     
         (18,616)
 
Underwriting income
 
$
                 8,610
   
$
                   5,877
   
$
         3,372
   
$
           17,859
 
                                 
Reconciliation to net loss before income taxes
                               
Net investment income and realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
                           
39,597
 
Amortization of intangible assets
                           
           (2,517)
 
Foreign exchange gains
                           
             2,001
 
Interest and amortization expense
                           
         (18,410)
 
Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost
                           
         (20,313)
 
Junior subordinated debt redemption expense
                           
         (15,050)
 
Other general and administrative expenses
                           
           (6,516)
 
                           
  
   
Net loss before income taxes
                         
$
           (3,349)
 
                                 
Net loss and loss expense ratio (7)
   
64.5%
     
67.1%
     
64.5%
     
65.4%
 
Acquisition cost ratio (8)
   
28.4%
     
30.0%
     
31.8%
     
29.5%
 
General and administrative expense ratio (9)
   
4.6%
     
0.6%
     
0.9%
     
3.5%
 
Combined ratio (10)
   
97.5%
     
97.7%
     
97.2%
     
98.4%
 
                                 
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
Diversified Reinsurance
   
AmTrust Quota Share Reinsurance
   
ACAC Quota Share
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
 
$
             304,623
   
$
               230,679
   
$
       89,039
   
$
         624,341
 
Net premiums earned
   
             312,959
     
               212,323
     
       22,431
     
         547,713
 
Net losses and loss expenses
   
           (198,635)
     
             (132,985)
     
      (14,019)
     
       (345,639)
 
Commissions and other acquisition costs
   
             (88,900)
     
               (69,238)
     
        (7,705)
     
       (165,843)
 
General and administrative expenses
   
             (11,598)
     
                 (1,072)
     
               -
     
         (12,670)
 
Underwriting income
 
$
               13,826
   
$
                   9,028
   
$
            707
   
$
           23,561
 
                                 
Reconciliation to net income before income taxes
                               
Net investment income and realized investment gains (losses)
                           
           37,303
 
Amortization of intangible assets
                           
           (2,904)
 
Foreign exchange losses
                           
           (1,567)
 
Interest and amortization expense
                           
         (18,231)
 
Other general and administrative expenses
                           
           (5,366)
 
                           
   
   
Net income before income taxes
                         
$
           32,796
 
                                 
Net loss and loss expense ratio (7)
   
63.5%
     
62.6%
     
62.5%
     
63.1%
 
Acquisition cost ratio (8)
   
28.4%
     
32.6%
     
34.3%
     
30.3%
 
General and administrative expense ratio (9)
   
3.7%
     
0.5%
     
               -
     
3.3%
 
Combined ratio (10)
   
95.6%
     
95.7%
     
96.8%
     
96.7%
 

(7) Calculated by dividing net losses and loss expenses by net earned premium and other insurance revenue.
(8) Calculated by dividing commission and other acquisition expenses by net earned premium and other insurance revenue.
(9) Calculated by dividing general and administrative expenses by net earned premium and other insurance revenue.
(10) Calculated by adding together net loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and general and administrative expense ratio.
 
 
 

 
Unassociated Document
July 27, 2011
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Announces 14% Increase in Quarterly Dividend
 
HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq: MHLD) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of common stock, a 14% increase from its prior quarterly dividend. The dividend will be payable on October 17, 2011 to shareholders of record as of October 3, 2011.
 
About Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in 2007. Through our operating subsidiaries which are each A- rated (excellent) by A.M. Best, we are focused on providing non-catastrophic, customized reinsurance products and services, to small and mid-size insurance companies in the United States and Europe. As of June 30, 2011, the Company had $3.3 billion in assets and shareholders' equity of $759.3 million. MHLD-G
 
The Maiden Holdings, Ltd. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5006
 
 
CONTACT:
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
 
John Marshaleck
 
441.298.4902
 
irelations@maiden.bm