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Form 10-Q AMERCO /NV/ For: Sep 30

November 5, 2014 4:11 PM EST

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

[x]QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

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

Registrant, State of Incorporation,

Address and Telephone Number

I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.

 

 

 

 

AMERCOlogo

 

 

 

 

1-11255

AMERCO

88-0106815

 

(A Nevada Corporation)

 

 

1325 Airmotive Way, Ste. 100

 

 

Reno, Nevada 89502-3239

 

 

Telephone (775) 688-6300

 

 

 

 

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 [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (�232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes [x] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.��

Large accelerated filer [x]�� Accelerated filer [ ]��

Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)��� Smaller reporting company [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [x]

19,607,788 shares of AMERCO Common Stock, $0.25 par value, were outstanding at November 1, 2014


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Page 

 

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

a) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 (unaudited) and March 31, 2014

1

 

b) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Quarters ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)

2

 

c) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Six Months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)

3

 

d) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Quarters and Six Months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)

4

 

e) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)

5

 

f) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

6

Item 2.

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

36

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

54

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

56

 

 

 

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

57

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

57

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

57

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

57

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

57

Item 5.

Other Information

57

Item 6.

Exhibits

58

 



 

Part i Financial information

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED balance sheets

 

 

September 30,

 

March 31,

 

 

2014

 

2014

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(In thousands, except share data)

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

849,146

$

495,112

Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net

 

186,145

 

199,322

Inventories, net

 

69,240

 

67,020

Prepaid expenses

 

41,176

 

55,269

Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities

 

1,260,131

 

1,138,275

Investments, other

 

261,814

 

248,850

Deferred policy acquisition costs, net

 

113,943

 

118,707

Other assets

 

115,307

 

97,588

Related party assets

 

166,999

 

169,624

 

 

3,063,901

 

2,589,767

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:

 

 

 

 

Land

 

446,347

 

405,177

Buildings and improvements

 

1,568,504

 

1,430,330

Furniture and equipment

 

332,859

 

322,088

Rental trailers and other rental equipment

 

418,590

 

373,325

Rental trucks

 

2,873,062

 

2,610,797

 

 

5,639,362

 

5,141,717

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

(1,833,472)

 

(1,732,506)

Total property, plant and equipment

 

3,805,890

 

3,409,211

Total assets

$

6,869,791

$

5,998,978

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

387,844

$

357,954

Notes, loans and leases payable

 

2,382,323

 

1,942,359

Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable

 

1,078,379

 

1,082,598

Liabilities from investment contracts

 

664,221

 

616,725

Other policyholders' funds and liabilities

 

9,343

 

7,988

Deferred income

 

33,332

 

31,390

Deferred income taxes

 

472,096

 

432,596

Total liabilities

 

5,027,538

 

4,471,610

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (notes 4, 7, 8 and 9)

 



 



Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

Series preferred stock, with or without par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized:

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred stock, with no par value, 6,100,000 shares authorized;

 

 

 

 

6,100,000 shares issued and none outstanding as of September 30 and March 31, 2014

 



 



Series B preferred stock, with no par value, 100,000 shares authorized; none

 

 

 

 

issued and outstanding as of September 30 and March 31, 2014

 



 



Series common stock, with or without par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized:

 

 

 

 

Series A common stock of $0.25 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized;

 

 

 

 

none issued and outstanding as of September 30 and March 31, 2014

 



 



Common stock of $0.25 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 41,985,700

 

 

 

 

issued and 19,607,788 outstanding as of September 30 and March 31, 2014

 

10,497

 

10,497

Additional paid-in capital

 

447,485

 

444,210

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(23,201)

 

(53,923)

Retained earnings

 

2,086,174

 

1,805,453

Cost of common shares in treasury, net (22,377,912 shares as of September 30 and March 31, 2014)

 

(525,653)

 

(525,653)

Cost of preferred shares in treasury, net (6,100,000 shares as of September 30 and March 31, 2014)

 

(151,997)

 

(151,997)

Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares

 

(1,052)

 

(1,219)

Total stockholders' equity

 

1,842,253

 

1,527,368

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

6,869,791

$

5,998,978

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.



 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Statements of operations

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

Self-moving equipment rentals

$

653,534

$

598,931

Self-storage revenues

 

52,986

 

45,572

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 

68,043

 

65,379

Property management fees

 

5,796

 

5,292

Life insurance premiums

 

39,041

 

39,448

Property and casualty insurance premiums

 

12,463

 

10,867

Net investment and interest income

 

21,856

 

19,960

Other revenue

 

52,772

 

53,774

Total revenues

 

906,491

 

839,223

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

383,970

 

361,551

Commission expenses

 

76,160

 

70,099

Cost of sales

 

39,836

 

34,532

Benefits and losses

 

39,558

 

37,992

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 

4,290

 

6,057

Lease expense

 

19,775

 

25,818

Depreciation, net of (gains) on disposals of (($21,541) and ($9,311), respectively)

 

67,066

 

63,208

Total costs and expenses

 

630,655

 

599,257

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

 

275,836

 

239,966

Interest expense

 

(24,877)

 

(23,118)

Fees and amortization on early extinguishment of debt

 

(4,081)

 



Pretax earnings

 

246,878

 

216,848

Income tax expense

 

(90,631)

 

(78,857)

Earnings available to common stockholders

$

156,247

$

137,991

Basic and diluted earnings per common share

$

7.98

$

7.06

Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic and diluted

 

19,584,194

 

19,554,633

 

Related party revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, net of eliminations, were $8.9 million and $8.4 million, respectively.

Related party costs and expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, net of eliminations, were $16.4 million and $15.9 million, respectively.

Please see note 9, Related Party Transactions of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the related party revenues and costs and expenses.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Statements of operations

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

Self-moving equipment rentals

$

1,229,009

$

1,120,580

Self-storage revenues

 

102,120

 

87,671

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 

142,522

 

136,070

Property management fees

 

11,473

 

10,453

Life insurance premiums

 

76,971

 

80,510

Property and casualty insurance premiums

 

22,081

 

18,833

Net investment and interest income

 

42,902

 

38,949

Other revenue

 

98,368

 

95,114

Total revenues

 

1,725,446

 

1,588,180

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

747,269

 

680,515

Commission expenses

 

142,500

 

131,389

Cost of sales

 

81,464

 

70,102

Benefits and losses

 

80,342

 

80,625

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 

8,474

 

9,740

Lease expense

 

42,245

 

52,825

Depreciation, net of (gains) on disposals of (($44,500) and ($20,876), respectively)

 

128,117

 

120,642

Total costs and expenses

 

1,230,411

 

1,145,838

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

 

495,035

 

442,342

Interest expense

 

(49,025)

 

(46,446)

Fees and amortization on early extinguishment of debt

 

(4,081)

 



Pretax earnings

 

441,929

 

395,896

Income tax expense

 

(161,208)

 

(144,937)

Earnings available to common stockholders

$

280,721

$

250,959

Basic and diluted earnings per common share

$

14.34

$

12.84

Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic and diluted

 

19,580,997

 

19,550,128

 

Related party revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, net of eliminations, were $17.6 million and $16.8 million, respectively.

Related party costs and expenses for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, net of eliminations, were $31.4 million and $29.9 million, respectively.

Please see note 9, Related Party Transactions of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the related party revenues and costs and expenses.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

Condensed consolidatED statements of COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (loss)

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 2014

 

Pre-tax

 

Tax

 

Net

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

246,878

$

(90,631)

$

156,247

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

(6,282)

 



 

(6,282)

Unrealized net gain on investments

 

20,530

 

(7,186)

 

13,344

Change in fair value of cash flow hedges

 

4,492

 

(1,707)

 

2,785

Total comprehensive income

$

265,618

$

(99,524)

$

166,094

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

 

Pre-tax

 

Tax

 

Net

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

216,848

$

(78,857)

$

137,991

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

1,557

 



 

1,557

Unrealized net loss on investments

 

(41,095)

 

14,322

 

(26,773)

Change in fair value of cash flow hedges

 

1,946

 

(740)

 

1,206

Total comprehensive income

$

179,256

$

(65,275)

$

113,981

 

Six Months Ended September 30, 2014

 

Pre-tax

 

Tax

 

Net

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

441,929

$

(161,208)

$

280,721

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

(3,539)

 



 

(3,539)

Unrealized net gain on investments

 

47,142

 

(16,500)

 

30,642

Change in fair value of cash flow hedges

 

5,837

 

(2,218)

 

3,619

Total comprehensive income

$

491,369

$

(179,926)

$

311,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30, 2013

 

Pre-tax

 

Tax

 

Net

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

395,896

$

(144,937)

$

250,959

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

(2,205)

 



 

(2,205)

Unrealized net loss on investments

 

(41,006)

 

14,254

 

(26,752)

Change in fair value of cash flow hedges

 

12,142

 

(4,614)

 

7,528

Total comprehensive income

$

364,827

$

(135,297)

$

229,530

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.



AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

Condensed consolidatED statements of cash flows

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Cash flow from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

$ 

280,721

$ 

250,959

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operations:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

172,617

 

141,518

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 

8,474

 

9,740

Change in allowance for losses on trade receivables

 

(219)

 

(6)

Change in allowance for inventory reserves

 

(960)

 

716

Net gain on sale of real and personal property

 

(44,500)

 

(20,876)

Net gain on sale of investments

 

(2,788)

 

(4,060)

Deferred income taxes

 

23,212

 

63,947

Net change in other operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables

 

13,396

 

24,561

Inventories

 

(1,260)

 

(5,750)

Prepaid expenses

 

14,012

 

2,323

Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 

(13,728)

 

(16,289)

Other assets

 

(7,885)

 

(4,370)

Related party assets

 

2,170

 

8,650

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

35,919

 

24,866

Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable

 

(3,918)

 

309

Other policyholders' funds and liabilities

 

1,356

 

494

Deferred income

 

1,962

 

2,191

Related party liabilities

 

375

 

4,475

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

478,956

 

483,398

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Purchases of:

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

(599,351)

 

(457,671)

Short term investments

 

(130,294)

 

(154,703)

Fixed maturities investments

 

(114,112)

 

(174,593)

Equity securities

 

(3,707)

 

(388)

Preferred stock

 

(3)

 

(635)

Real estate

 

(11,312)

 

(252)

Mortgage loans

 

(21,189)

 

(14,260)

Proceeds from sale of:

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

260,659

 

176,453

Short term investments

 

130,326

 

162,580

Fixed maturities investments

 

48,955

 

93,050

Equity securities

 

3,030

 

6,803

Preferred stock

 

1,000

 

6,004

Real estate

 

401

 



Mortgage loans

 

18,623

 

36,415

Net cash used by investing activities

 

(416,974)

 

(321,197)

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Borrowings from credit facilities

 

506,792

 

138,041

Principal repayments on credit facilities

 

(208,101)

 

(122,945)

Debt issuance costs

 

(9,847)

 

(233)

Capital lease payments

 

(40,694)

 

(21,425)

Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan - repayments from loan

 

167

 

260

Investment contract deposits

 

71,571

 

74,253

Investment contract withdrawals

 

(24,075)

 

(14,721)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

295,813

 

53,230

 

 

 

 

 

Effects of exchange rate on cash

 

(3,761)

 

401

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

354,034

 

215,832

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

 

495,112

 

463,744

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

$ 

849,146

$ 

679,576

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


AMERCO and consolidated entities

notes to condensed consolidatED financial statements

1.Basis of Presentation

AMERCO, a Nevada corporation (AMERCO), has a second fiscal quarter that ends on the 30th of September for each year that is referenced. Our insurance company subsidiaries have a second quarter that ends on the 30th of June for each year that is referenced. They have been consolidated on that basis. Our insurance companies financial reporting processes conform to calendar year reporting as required by state insurance departments. Management believes that consolidating their calendar year into our fiscal year financial statements does not materially affect the financial position or results of operations. The Company discloses any material events occurring during the intervening period. Consequently, all references to our insurance subsidiaries years 2014 and 2013 correspond to fiscal 2015 and 2014 for AMERCO.

Accounts denominated in non-U.S. currencies have been translated into U.S. dollars. Certain amounts reported in previous years have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014 and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss) for the second quarter and first six months and cash flows for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014 are unaudited.

In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of such condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Quarterly Report) should be read in conjunction with Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.

Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Description of Legal Entities

AMERCO is the holding company for:

U-Haul International, Inc. (U-Haul),

Amerco Real Estate Company (Real Estate),

Repwest Insurance Company (Repwest), and

Oxford Life Insurance Company (Oxford).

Unless the context otherwise requires, the term Company, we, us or our refers to AMERCO and all of its legal subsidiaries.

Description of Operating Segments

AMERCO has three reportable segments. They are Moving and Storage, Property and Casualty Insurance and Life Insurance.

The Moving and Storage operating segment includes AMERCO, U-Haul, Real Estate and the wholly-owned subsidiaries of U-Haul and Real Estate. Operations consist of the rental of trucks and trailers, sales of moving supplies, sales of towing accessories, sales of propane, rental of fixed and mobile self-storage spaces to the do-it-yourself mover and management of self-storage properties owned by others. Operations are conducted under the registered trade name U-Haul throughout the United States and Canada.



AMERCO and consolidated entities

notes to condensed consolidatED financial statements (Continued)

The Property and Casualty Insurance operating segment (Property and Casualty Insurance) includes Repwest and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and ARCOA risk retention group (ARCOA). Property and Casualty Insurance provides loss adjusting and claims handling for U-Haul through regional offices across North America. Property and Casualty Insurance also underwrites components of the Safemove, Safetow, Safemove Plus, Safestor and Safestor Mobile protection packages to U-Haul customers. The business plan for Property and Casualty Insurance includes offering property and casualty products in other U-Haul related programs. ARCOA is a group captive insurer owned by us and our wholly-owned subsidiaries whose purpose is to provide insurance products related to the moving and storage business.

The Life Insurance operating segment (Life Insurance) includes Oxford and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Life Insurance provides life and health insurance products primarily to the senior market through the direct writing and reinsuring of life insurance, Medicare supplement and annuity policies.

2. Earnings per Share

Our earnings per share is calculated by dividing our earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted.

The weighted average common shares outstanding exclude post-1992 shares of the employee stock ownership plan that have not been committed to be released. The unreleased shares, net of shares committed to be released, were 20,422 and 48,649 as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

3. Investments

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

We deposit bonds with insurance regulatory authorities to meet statutory requirements. The adjusted cost of bonds on deposit with insurance regulatory authorities was $16.9 million and $16.3 million at September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, respectively.

Available-for-Sale Investments

Available-for-sale investments at September 30, 2014 were as follows:

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses More than 12 Months

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses Less than 12 Months

 

Estimated

Market

Value

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

U.S. treasury securities and government obligations

$

71,987

$

3,640

$

(223)

$

(20)

$ 

75,384

U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

33,291

 

2,838

 

(129)

 

(3)

 

35,997

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

164,887

 

9,354

 

(1,242)

 

(39)

 

172,960

Corporate securities

 

877,833

 

45,736

 

(4,294)

 

(1,275)

 

918,000

Mortgage-backed securities

 

16,817

 

518

 

(2)

 

(80)

 

17,253

Redeemable preferred stocks

 

17,448

 

646

 

(348)

 

(25)

 

17,721

Common stocks

 

17,975

 

4,841

 



 



 

22,816

 

$

1,200,238

$

67,573

$

(6,238)

$

(1,442)

$ 

1,260,131

 

amerco and consolidated subsidiaries

notes to condensed consolidated financial statements  (continued)


Available-for-sale investments at March 31, 2014 were as follows:

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses More than 12 Months

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses Less than 12 Months

 

Estimated

Market

Value

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

U.S. treasury securities and government obligations

$

49,883

$

1,475

$



$

(1,004)

$ 

50,354

U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities

 

36,258

 

2,558

 

(4)

 

(425)

 

38,387

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

166,311

 

4,834

 

(308)

 

(3,627)

 

167,210

Corporate securities

 

834,923

 

26,075

 

(3,794)

 

(25,875)

 

831,329

Mortgage-backed securities

 

12,425

 

279

 

(3)

 

(514)

 

12,187

Redeemable preferred stocks

 

18,445

 

283

 

(82)

 

(1,113)

 

17,533

Common stocks

 

17,299

 

3,987

 

(1)

 

(10)

 

21,275

 

$

1,135,544

$

39,491

$

(4,192)

$

(32,568)

$ 

1,138,275

The tables above include gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.

We sold available-for-sale securities with a fair value of $48.5 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015. The gross realized gains on these sales totaled $1.4 million. The gross realized losses on these sales totaled $0.3 million.

The unrealized losses of more than twelve months in the available-for-sale table are considered temporary declines. We track each investment with an unrealized loss and evaluate them on an individual basis for other-than-temporary impairments including obtaining corroborating opinions from third party sources, performing trend analysis and reviewing managements future plans. Certain of these investments may have declines determined by management to be other-than-temporary and we recognized these write-downs through earnings. There were no write downs in the second quarter or for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014.

The investment portfolio primarily consists of corporate securities and U.S. government securities. We believe we monitor our investments as appropriate. Our methodology of assessing other-than-temporary impairments is based on security-specific analysis as of the balance sheet date and considers various factors including the length of time to maturity, the extent to which the fair value has been less than the cost, the financial condition and the near-term prospects of the issuer, and whether the debtor is current on its contractually obligated interest and principal payments. Nothing has come to managements attention that would lead to the belief that each issuer would not have the ability to meet the remaining contractual obligations of the security, including payment at maturity. We have the ability and intent not to sell our fixed maturity and common stock investments for a period of time sufficient to allow us to recover our costs.

The portion of other-than-temporary impairment related to a credit loss is recognized in earnings. The significant inputs utilized in the evaluation of mortgage backed securities credit losses include ratings, delinquency rates, and prepayment activity. The significant inputs utilized in the evaluation of asset backed securities credit losses include the time frame for principal recovery and the subordination and value of the underlying collateral.

There were no credit losses recognized in earnings for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2015.

amerco and consolidated subsidiaries

notes to condensed consolidated financial statements  (continued)


The adjusted cost and estimated market value of available-for-sale investments at September 30, 2014, by contractual maturity, were as follows:

 

 

September 30, 2014

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

Estimated

Market

Value

 

Amortized

Cost

 

Estimated

Market

Value

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

Due in one year or less

$

40,037

$

41,254

$

20,235

$

20,475

Due after one year through five years

 

225,426

 

239,240

 

185,447

 

194,563

Due after five years through ten years

 

472,125

 

495,392

 

350,048

 

350,953

Due after ten years

 

410,410

 

426,455

 

531,645

 

521,289

 

 

1,147,998

 

1,202,341

 

1,087,375

 

1,087,280

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage backed securities

 

16,817

 

17,253

 

12,425

 

12,187

Redeemable preferred stocks

 

17,448

 

17,721

 

18,445

 

17,533

Common stocks

 

17,975

 

22,816

 

17,299

 

21,275

 

$

1,200,238

$

1,260,131

$

1,135,544

$

1,138,275

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Borrowings

Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

March 31,

 

2015 Rate (a)

 

Maturities

 

2014

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

Real estate loan (amortizing term)

1.66% - 6.93%

 

2023

$

245,000

$

250,000

Real estate loan (revolving credit)

 

 

2015

 



 



Senior mortgages

2.16% - 5.75%

 

2015 - 2038

 

880,186

 

684,915

Working capital loan (revolving credit)

 

 

2016

 



 



Fleet loans (amortizing term)

1.95% - 5.57%

 

2015 - 2021

 

342,431

 

370,394

Fleet loans (securitization)

4.90%

 

2017

 

81,571

 

90,793

Fleet loans (revolving credit)

1.15% - 2.00%

 

2017 - 2019

 

232,000

 

89,632

Capital leases (rental equipment)

2.23% - 7.83%

 

2015 - 2021

 

558,132

 

416,750

Other obligations

3.00% - 8.00%

 

2014 - 2043

 

43,003

 

39,875

Total notes, loans and leases payable

 

 

 

$

2,382,323

$

1,942,359

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Interest rate as of September 30, 2014, including the effect of applicable hedging instruments.

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Backed Loans

Real Estate Loan

Amerco Real Estate Company and certain of its subsidiaries and U-Haul Company of Florida are borrowers under a Real Estate Loan. As of September 30, 2014, the outstanding balance on the Real Estate Loan was $245.0 million. U-Haul International, Inc. is a guarantor of this loan.� The Real Estate Loan requires monthly principal and interest payments, with the unpaid loan balance and accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity. The Real Estate Loan is secured by various properties owned by the borrowers. The final maturity of the term loan is April 2023.�

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


The interest rate, per the provisions of the amended loan agreement, is the applicable London Inter-Bank Offer Rate (LIBOR) plus the applicable margin. At September 30, 2014, the applicable LIBOR was 0.16% and the applicable margin was 1.50%, the sum of which was 1.66% which applied to $25.0 million of the Real Estate Loan. The rate on the remaining balance of $220.0 million of the Real Estate Loan is hedged with an interest rate swap fixing the rate at 6.93% based on current margin. The default provisions of the Real Estate Loan include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants. There are limited restrictions regarding our use of the funds.

Amerco Real Estate Company and U-Haul Company of Florida entered into a revolving credit agreement for $50.0 million. This agreement matures in April 2015. As of September 30, 2014, we had the full $50.0 million available to be drawn. The interest rate is the applicable LIBOR plus a margin of 1.25%. AMERCO and U-Haul International, Inc. are guarantors of this facility. The default provisions of the loan include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants.

Senior Mortgages

Various subsidiaries of Amerco Real Estate Company and U-Haul International, Inc. are borrowers under certain senior mortgages. These senior mortgage loan balances as of September 30, 2014 were in the aggregate amount of $880.2 million and mature between 2015 and 2038. During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we paid off approximately $127 million of our senior mortgages before their maturity in July 2015. As part of this defeasence, we incurred costs associated with the early extinguishment of debt of $3.8 million in fees and $0.3 million of transaction cost amortization related to the defeased debt.

For the six months ended September 30, 2014, we entered into $334 million of senior mortgages with rates between 2.16% and 4.81% and mature between 2017 and 2034. The senior mortgages require monthly principal and interest payments with the unpaid loan balance and accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity. The senior mortgages are secured by certain properties owned by the borrowers. The fixed interest rates, per the provisions of the senior mortgages, range between 4.22% and 5.75%. Additionally, $145.6 million of these loans have interest rates comprised of an applicable LIBOR of 0.16% plus margins between 2.00% and 2.50%, the sum of which was between 2.16% and 2.66%. Amerco Real Estate Company and U-Haul International, Inc. have provided limited guarantees of the senior mortgages. The default provisions of the senior mortgages include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants. There are limited restrictions regarding our use of the funds.

Working Capital Loans

Amerco Real Estate Company is a borrower under an asset backed working capital loan. The maximum amount that can be drawn at any one time is $25.0 million. At September 30, 2014, the full $25.0 million was available to be drawn. This loan is secured by certain properties owned by the borrower. This loan agreement provides for revolving loans, subject to the terms of the loan agreement. This agreement matures in April 2016. This loan requires monthly interest payments with the unpaid loan balance and accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity. U-Haul International, Inc. and AMERCO are the guarantors of this loan. The default provisions of the loan include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants. The interest rate is the applicable LIBOR plus a margin of 1.25%.

Fleet Loans

Rental Truck Amortizing Loans

U-Haul International, Inc. and several of its subsidiaries are borrowers under amortizing term loans. The balance of the loans as of September 30, 2014 was $227.4 million with the final maturities between August 2015 and March 2021.

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


The Amortizing Loans require monthly principal and interest payments, with the unpaid loan balance and accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity. These loans were used to purchase new trucks. The interest rates, per the provision of the Loan Agreements, are the applicable LIBOR plus the applicable margins. At September 30, 2014, the applicable LIBOR was between 0.15% and 0.16% and applicable margins were between 1.35% and 2.50%. The interest rates are hedged with interest rate swaps fixing the rates between 2.82% and 5.57% based on current margins. Additionally, $98.3 million of these loans are carried at fixed rates ranging between 1.95% and 3.94%.

AMERCO and U-Haul International, Inc. are guarantors of these loans. The default provisions of these loans include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants.

A subsidiary of U-Haul International, Inc. is a borrower under amortizing term loans with an aggregate balance of $115.0 million that were used to fund new truck acquisitions. The final maturity date of these notes is August 2016.  The agreements contain options to extend the maturity through May 2017. These notes are secured by the purchased equipment and the corresponding operating cash flows associated with their operation.  These notes have fixed interest rates between 3.52% and 3.53%. At September 30, 2014, the aggregate outstanding balance was $115.0 million.

AMERCO and U-Haul International, Inc. are guarantors of these loans. The default provisions of these loans include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants.

Rental Truck Securitizations

2010 U-Haul S Fleet and its subsidiaries (collectively, 2010 USF) issued a $155.0 million asset-backed note (2010 Box Truck Note) on October 28, 2010. 2010 USF is a bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity wholly-owned by U-Haul International, Inc. The net proceeds from the securitized transaction were used to finance new box truck purchases. U.S. Bank, NA acts as the trustee for this securitization.

The 2010 Box Truck Note has a fixed interest rate of 4.90% with an expected final maturity of October 2017. At September 30, 2014, the outstanding balance was $81.6 million. The note is secured by the box trucks purchased and the corresponding operating cash flows associated with their operation.

The 2010 Box Truck Note is subject to certain covenants with respect to liens, additional indebtedness of the special purpose entity, the disposition of assets and other customary covenants of bankruptcy-remote special purpose entities. The default provisions of this note include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants.

Rental Truck Revolvers

Various subsidiaries of U-Haul International, Inc. entered into a revolving fleet loan for $75 million, which can be increased to a maximum of $225 million. The loan matures in October 2018. The interest rate, per the provision of the Loan Agreement, is the applicable LIBOR plus the applicable margin. At September 30, 2014, the applicable LIBOR was 0.15% and the margin was 1.75%, the sum of which was 1.90%. Only interest is paid during the first four years of the loan with principal due monthly over the last nine months. As of September 30, 2014, the outstanding balance was $75.0 million.

Various subsidiaries of U-Haul International, Inc. entered into a revolving fleet loan for $100 million, which can be increased to a maximum of $125 million. The loan matures in October 2017. The interest rate, per the provision of the Loan Agreement, is the applicable LIBOR plus the applicable margin. At September 30, 2014, the applicable LIBOR was 0.15% and the margin was 1.00%, the sum of which was 1.15%. Only interest is paid during the first three years of the loan with principal due monthly over the last nine months. As of September 30, 2014, the outstanding balance was $100.0 million.

Various subsidiaries of U-Haul International, Inc. entered into a revolving fleet loan for $70 million. The loan matures in May 2019. This agreement contains an option to extend the maturity through February 2020. At September 30, 2014, the applicable LIBOR was 0.15% and the margin was 1.85%, the sum of which was 2.00%. Only interest is paid during the first five years of the loan with principal due upon maturity. As of September 30, 2014, we had $13.0 million available to be drawn.

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Capital Leases

We entered into capital leases for new equipment between April 2008 and September 2014, with terms of the leases between 3 and 7 years. At September 30, 2014, the balance of these leases was $558.1 million. The net book value of the corresponding capitalized assets was $670.8 million at September 30, 2014.

Other Obligations

In February 2011, the Company and US Bank, National Association (the Trustee) entered into the
U-Haul Investors Club Indenture.  The Company and the Trustee entered into this indenture to provide for the issuance of notes by us directly to investors over our proprietary website, uhaulinvestorsclub.com
(U-Notes). The U-Notes are secured by various types of collateral including rental equipment and real estate.  U-Notes are issued in smaller series that vary as to principal amount, interest rate and maturity.  U-Notes are obligations of the Company and secured by the associated collateral; they are not guaranteed by any of the Companys affiliates or subsidiaries.

At September 30, 2014, the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the U-Notes issued was $49.8 million of which $6.8 million is held by our insurance subsidiaries and eliminated in consolidation. Interest rates range between 3.00% and 8.00% and maturity dates between 2014 and 2043.

Annual Maturities of Notes, Loans and Leases Payable

The annual maturities of long-term debt as of September 30, 2014 for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

 

Twelve Months Ending September 30,

 

 

2015

 

2016

 

2017

 

2018

 

2019

 

Thereafter

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Notes, loans and leases payable, secured

$

502,023

$

322,471

$

361,445

$

318,263

$

251,294

$

626,827

Interest on Borrowings

Interest Expense

Components of interest expense include the following:

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Interest expense

$

20,658

$

18,055

Capitalized interest

 

(220)

 

(128)

Amortization of transaction costs

 

801

 

843

Interest expense resulting from derivatives

 

3,638

 

4,348

Total interest expense

 

24,877

 

23,118

Write-off of transaction costs related to early extinguishment of debt

 

298

 



Fees on early extinguishment of debt

 

3,783

 



Fees and amortization on early extinguishment of debt

 

4,081

 



Total

$

28,958

$

23,118

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


 

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Interest expense

$

40,579

$

35,869

Capitalized interest

 

(387)

 

(270)

Amortization of transaction costs

 

1,554

 

1,694

Interest expense resulting from derivatives

 

7,279

 

9,153

Total interest expense

 

49,025

 

46,446

Write-off of transaction costs related to early extinguishment of debt

 

298

 



Fees on early extinguishment of debt

 

3,783

 



Fees and amortization on early extinguishment of debt

 

4,081

 



Total

$

53,106

$

46,446

Interest paid in cash, including payments related to derivative contracts, amounted to $24.1 million and $22.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively and $47.5 million and $44.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The costs associated with the early extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 included $3.8 million of fees and $0.3 million of transaction cost amortization related to retired debt.

Interest Rates

Interest rates and Company borrowings were as follows:

 

 

Revolving Credit Activity

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands, except interest rates)

Weighted average interest rate during the quarter

 

1.76%

 

1.52%

Interest rate at the end of the quarter

 

1.61%

 

1.52%

Maximum amount outstanding during the quarter

$

232,000

$

25,000

Average amount outstanding during the quarter

$

202,977

$

25,000

Facility fees

$

81

$

64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Activity

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands, except interest rates)

Weighted average interest rate during the period

 

1.76%

 

1.50%

Interest rate at the end of the period

 

1.61%

 

1.52%

Maximum amount outstanding during the period

$

232,000

$

25,000

Average amount outstanding during the period

$

172,740

$

24,590

Facility fees

$

198

$

156

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


5. Derivatives

We manage exposure to changes in market interest rates. Our use of derivative instruments is limited to highly effective interest rate swaps to hedge the risk of changes in cash flows (future interest payments) attributable to changes in LIBOR swap rates, the designated benchmark interest rate being hedged on certain of our LIBOR indexed variable rate debt and a variable rate operating lease. The interest rate swaps effectively fix our interest payments on certain LIBOR indexed variable rate debt. We monitor our positions and the credit ratings of our counterparties and do not currently anticipate non-performance by the counterparties. Interest rate swap agreements are not entered into for trading purposes.

 

Original variable rate debt amount

 

Agreement Date

 

Effective Date

 

Expiration Date

 

Designated cash flow hedge date

 

(Unaudited)

 

(In millions)

$

300.0

 

 

8/16/2006

 

8/18/2006

 

8/10/2018

 

8/4/2006

 

19.3

(a)

 

4/8/2008

 

8/15/2008

 

6/15/2015

 

3/31/2008

 

19.0

 

 

8/27/2008

 

8/29/2008

 

7/10/2015

 

4/10/2008

 

30.0

 

 

9/24/2008

 

9/30/2008

 

9/10/2015

 

9/24/2008

 

15.0

(a)

 

3/24/2009

 

3/30/2009

 

3/30/2016

 

3/25/2009

 

14.7

(a)

 

7/6/2010

 

8/15/2010

 

7/15/2017

 

7/6/2010

 

25.0

(a)

 

4/26/2011

 

6/1/2011

 

6/1/2018

 

6/1/2011

 

50.0

(a)

 

7/29/2011

 

8/15/2011

 

8/15/2018

 

7/29/2011

 

20.0

(a)

 

8/3/2011

 

9/12/2011

 

9/10/2018

 

8/3/2011

 

15.1

(b)

 

3/27/2012

 

3/28/2012

 

3/28/2019

 

3/26/2012

 

25.0

 

 

4/13/2012

 

4/16/2012

 

4/1/2019

 

4/12/2012

 

44.3

 

 

1/11/2013

 

1/15/2013

 

12/15/2019

 

1/11/2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) forward swap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) operating lease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2014, the total notional amount of our variable interest rate swaps on debt and an operating lease was $349.5 million and $11.6 million, respectively.

The derivative fair values located in Accounts payable and accrued expenses in the balance sheets were as follows:

 

 

Liability Derivatives Fair Values as of

 

 

September 30, 2014

 

March 31, 2014

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

Interest rate contracts designated as hedging instruments

$

26,859

$

32,716

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


 

 

The Effect of Interest Rate Contracts on the Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2014

 

September 30, 2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Loss recognized in income on interest rate contracts

$

7,279

$

9,153

(Gain) loss recognized in AOCI on interest rate contracts (effective portion)

$

(5,837)

$

(12,142)

Loss reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)

$

7,298

$

8,685

(Gain) loss recognized in income on interest rate contracts (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

$

(19)

$

468

Gains or losses recognized in income on derivatives are recorded as interest expense in the statements of operations. At September 30, 2014, we expect to reclassify $13.6 million of net losses on interest rate contracts from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings as interest expense over the next twelve months. During the first six months of fiscal 2015, we reclassified $7.3 million of net losses on interest rate contracts from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense.

6. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

A summary of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components, net of tax, were as follows:

 

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

Unrealized Net Gain on Investments

 

Fair Market Value of Cash Flow Hedges

 

Postretirement Benefit Obligation Net Loss

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Balance at March 31, 2014

$

(39,287)

$

5,991

$

(20,321)

$

(306)

$

(53,923)

Foreign currency translation

 

(3,539)

 



 



 



 

(3,539)

Unrealized net gain on investments

 



 

30,642

 



 



 

30,642

Change in fair value of cash flow hedges

 



 



 

(3,679)

 



 

(3,679)

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 



 



 

7,298

 



 

7,298

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(3,539)

 

30,642

 

3,619

 



 

30,722

Balance at September 30, 2014

$

(42,826)

$

36,633

$

(16,702)

$

(306)

$

(23,201)

7. Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

We lease a portion of our rental equipment and certain of our facilities under operating leases with terms that expire at various dates substantially through 2019. As of September 30, 2014, we have guaranteed $72.3 million of residual values for these rental equipment assets at the end of the respective lease terms. Certain leases contain renewal and fair market value purchase options as well as mileage and other restrictions. At the expiration of the lease, we have the option to renew the lease, purchase the asset for fair market value, or sell the asset to a third party on behalf of the lessor. We have been leasing equipment since 1987 and have experienced no material losses relating to these types of residual value guarantees.�

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Lease commitments for leases having terms of more than one year were as follows:

 

 

Property,

Plant and

Equipment

 

Rental

Equipment

 

Total

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

Twelve Months Ended September 30:

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015

$

15,016

$

48,701

$

63,717

2016

 

14,711

 

18,888

 

33,599

2017

 

14,594

 

12,177

 

26,771

2018

 

13,856

 

10,452

 

24,308

2019

 

13,283

 

5,396

 

18,679

Thereafter

 

65,091

 



 

65,091

Total

$

136,551

$

95,614

$

232,165

 

8. Contingencies

PODS Enterprises, Inc. v. U-Haul International, Inc.

On July 3, 2012, PODS Enterprises, Inc. (PEI), filed a lawsuit against U-Haul International, Inc. (U-Haul), in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, alleging (1) Federal Trademark Infringement under Section 32 of the Lanham Act, (2) Federal Unfair Competition under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, (3) Federal Trademark dilution by blurring in violation of Section 43(c) of the Lanham Act, (4) common law trademark infringement under Florida law, (5) violation of the Florida Dilution; Injury to Business Reputation statute, (6) unfair competition and trade practices, false advertising and passing off under Florida common law, (7) violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, and (8) unjust enrichment under Florida law.�

The claims arise from U-Hauls use of the word pod and pods as a generic term for its U-Box moving and storage product. PEI alleges that such use is an inappropriate use of its PODS mark.� Under the claims alleged in its Complaint, PEI seeks a Court Order permanently enjoining U-Haul from: (1) the use of the PODS mark, or any other trade name or trademark confusingly similar to the mark; and (2) the use of any false descriptions or representations or committing any acts of unfair competition by using the PODS mark or any trade name or trademark confusingly similar to the mark. PEI also seeks a Court Order (1) finding all of PEIs trademarks valid and enforceable and (2) requiring U-Haul to alter all web pages to promptly remove the PODS mark from all websites owned or operated on behalf of U-Haul. Finally, PEI seeks an award of damages in an amount to be proven at trial, but which are alleged to be approximately $70 million. PEI also seeks prejudgment interest, trebled damages, and punitive damages.

U-Haul does not believe that PEIs claims have merit and vigorously defended the lawsuit.� On September 17, 2012, U-Haul filed its Counterclaims, seeking a Court Order declaring that: U-Hauls use of the term pods or pod does not infringe or dilute PEIs purported trademarks or violate any of PEIs purported rights; (2) The purported mark PODS is not a valid, protectable, or registrable trademark; and (3) The purported mark PODS PORTABLE ON DEMAND STORAGE is not a valid, protectable, or registrable trademark. U-Haul also sought a Court Order cancelling the marks at issue in the case.

The case was tried to an 8-person jury, beginning on September 8, 2014. On September 19, 2014, the Court granted U-Hauls motion for directed verdict on the issue of punitive damages.� The Court deferred ruling on U-Hauls motion for directed verdict on its defense that the words pod and pods were generic terms for a container used for the moving and storage of goods at the time PEI obtained its trademark (genericness defense).� Closing arguments were on September 22, 2014.

On September 25, 2014, the jury returned a unanimous verdict, finding in favor of PEI and against U-Haul on all claims and counterclaims.� The jury awarded PEI $45 million in actual damages and $15.7 million in U-Hauls profits attributable to its use of the term pod or pods.�

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


U-Haul intends to file post-trial motions and, if necessary, appeal the verdict to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.� In this regard, on October 1, 2014, the Court ordered briefing on U-Hauls oral motion for directed verdict on its genericness defense, the motion on which the Court had deferred ruling during trial.� Pursuant to the Courts order, the parties briefing on that motion was completed by October 21, 2014.

Environmental

Compliance with environmental requirements of federal, state and local governments may significantly affect Real Estates business operations. Among other things, these requirements regulate the discharge of materials into the air, land and water and govern the use and disposal of hazardous substances. We are aware of issues regarding hazardous substances on some of Real Estates properties. Real Estate regularly makes capital and operating expenditures to stay in compliance with environmental laws and has put in place a remedial plan at each site where it believes such a plan is necessary. Since 1988, Real Estate has managed a testing and removal program for underground storage tanks.

Based upon the information currently available to Real Estate, compliance with the environmental laws and its share of the costs of investigation and cleanup of known hazardous waste sites are not expected to result in a material adverse effect on AMERCOs financial position or results of operations.

Other

We are named as a defendant in various other litigation and claims arising out of the normal course of business. In managements opinion, none of these other matters will have a material effect on our financial position and results of operations.

9. Related Party Transactions

As set forth in the Audit Committee Charter and consistent with Nasdaq Listing Rules, our Audit Committee (the Audit Committee) reviews and maintains oversight over related party transactions which are required to be disclosed under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations. Accordingly, all such related party transactions are submitted to the Audit Committee for ongoing review and oversight. Our internal processes are designed to ensure that our legal and finance departments identify and monitor potential related party transactions which may require disclosure and Audit Committee oversight.

AMERCO has engaged in related party transactions and has continuing related party interests with certain major stockholders, directors and officers of the consolidated group as disclosed below. Management believes that the transactions described below and in the related notes were completed on terms substantially equivalent to those that would prevail in arms-length transactions.

SAC Holding Corporation and SAC Holding II Corporation, (collectively SAC Holdings) were established in order to acquire self-storage properties. These properties are being managed by us pursuant to management agreements. In the past, we have sold various self-storage properties to SAC Holdings, and such sales provided significant cash flows to the Company.

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Related Party Revenue

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

U-Haul interest income revenue from SAC Holdings

$

1,719

$

1,733

U-Haul interest income revenue from Private Mini

 

1,340

 

1,349

U-Haul management fee revenue from SAC Holdings

 

4,622

 

4,188

U-Haul management fee revenue from Private Mini

 

648

 

604

U-Haul management fee revenue from Mercury

 

526

 

500

 

$

8,855

$

8,374

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

U-Haul interest income revenue from SAC Holdings

$

3,423

$

3,652

U-Haul interest income revenue from Private Mini

 

2,666

 

2,686

U-Haul management fee revenue from SAC Holdings

 

9,145

 

8,262

U-Haul management fee revenue from Private Mini

 

1,284

 

1,198

U-Haul management fee revenue from Mercury

 

1,044

 

993

 

$

17,562

$

16,791

During the first six months of fiscal 2015, subsidiaries of the Company held various junior unsecured notes of SAC Holdings. Substantially all of the equity interest of SAC Holdings is controlled by Blackwater Investments, Inc. (Blackwater). Blackwater is wholly-owned by Mark V. Shoen, a significant stockholder of AMERCO. We do not have an equity ownership interest in SAC Holdings. We received cash interest payments of $3.3 million and $13.9 million from SAC Holdings during the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, SAC Holdings made a payment of $10.4 million to reduce its outstanding deferred interest payable to AMERCO. The largest aggregate amount of notes receivable outstanding during the first six months of fiscal 2015 was $71.5 million and the aggregate notes receivable balance at September 30, 2014 was $71.0 million. In accordance with the terms of these notes, SAC Holdings may prepay the notes without penalty or premium at any time. We received repayments of $20.2 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 on these notes and interest receivables. After this repayment the scheduled maturities of these notes are 2017.

During the first six months of fiscal 2015, AMERCO and U-Haul held various junior notes issued by Private Mini Storage Realty, L.P. (Private Mini). The equity interests of Private Mini are ultimately controlled by Blackwater. We received cash interest payments of $2.7 million from Private Mini during the first six months of both fiscal 2015 and 2014. The largest aggregate amount outstanding during the first six months of fiscal 2015 was $65.5 million and the aggregate notes receivable balance at September 30, 2014 was $65.3 million.� We received repayments of $9.0 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 on these notes and interest receivables.

We currently manage the self-storage properties owned or leased by SAC Holdings, Mercury Partners, L.P. (Mercury), Four SAC Self-Storage Corporation (4 SAC), Five SAC Self-Storage Corporation (5 SAC), Galaxy Investments, L.P. (Galaxy) and Private Mini pursuant to a standard form of management agreement, under which we receive a management fee of between 4% and 10% of the gross receipts plus reimbursement for certain expenses. We received management fees, exclusive of reimbursed expenses, of $15.2 million and $15.7 million from the above mentioned entities during the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. This management fee is consistent with the fee received for other properties the Company previously managed for third parties. SAC Holdings, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, Galaxy and Private Mini are substantially controlled by Blackwater. Mercury is substantially controlled by Mark V. Shoen. James P. Shoen, a significant stockholder and director of AMERCO and an estate planning trust benefitting Shoen children have an interest in Mercury.

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Related Party Costs and Expenses

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30, 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

U-Haul lease expenses to SAC Holdings

$

655

$

655

U-Haul commission expenses to SAC Holdings

 

14,742

 

14,407

U-Haul commission expenses to Private Mini

 

972

 

893

 

$

16,369

$

15,955

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

U-Haul lease expenses to SAC Holdings

$

1,310

$

1,310

U-Haul commission expenses to SAC Holdings

 

28,226

 

26,927

U-Haul commission expenses to Private Mini

 

1,834

 

1,688

 

$

31,370

$

29,925

We lease space for marketing company offices, vehicle repair shops and hitch installation centers from subsidiaries of SAC Holdings, 5 SAC and Galaxy. The terms of the leases are similar to the terms of leases for other properties owned by unrelated parties that are leased to us.

At September 30, 2014, subsidiaries of SAC Holdings, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, Galaxy and Private Mini acted as U-Haul independent dealers. The financial and other terms of the dealership contracts with the aforementioned companies and their subsidiaries are substantially identical to the terms of those with our other independent dealers whereby commissions are paid by the Company based upon equipment rental revenues.

These agreements and notes with subsidiaries of SAC Holdings, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, Galaxy and Private Mini, excluding Dealer Agreements, provided revenues of $16.5 million, expenses of $1.3 million and cash flows of $17.5 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015. Revenues and commission expenses related to the Dealer Agreements were $138.9 million and $30.1 million, respectively during the first six months of fiscal 2015.

Pursuant to the variable interest entity model under ASC 810  Consolidation (ASC 810), Management determined that the junior notes of SAC Holdings and Private Mini as well as the management agreements with SAC Holdings, Mercury, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, Galaxy, and Private Mini represent potential variable interests for us. Management evaluated whether it should be identified as the primary beneficiary of one or more of these VIEs using a two-step approach in which management (i) identified all other parties that hold interests in the VIEs, and (ii) determined if any variable interest holder has the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact their economic performance.

Management determined that they do not have a variable interest in the holding entities SAC Holding II Corporation, Mercury, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, or Galaxy based upon management agreements which are with the individual operating entities or through the issuance of junior debt; therefore, we are precluded from consolidating these entities.

We have junior debt with the holding entities SAC Holding Corporation and Private Mini which represents a variable interest in each individual entity. Though we have certain protective rights within these debt agreements, we have no present influence or control over these holding entities unless their protective rights become exercisable, which management considers unlikely based on their payment history. As a result, we have no basis under ASC 810 to consolidate these entities.

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


We do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the individual operating entities which have management agreements with U-Haul. There are no fees or penalties disclosed in the management agreement for termination of the agreement. Through control of the holding entities' assets, and its ability and history of making key decisions relating to the entity and its assets, Blackwater, and its owner, are the variable interest holder with the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact each of the individual holding entities and the individual operating entities performance.� As a result, we have no basis under ASC 810 to consolidate these entities.

We have not provided financial or other support explicitly or implicitly during the quarter ended September 30, 2014 to any of these entities that it was not previously contractually required to provide. In addition, we currently have no plan to provide any financial support to any of these entities in the future. The carrying amount and classification of the assets and liabilities in our balance sheets that relate to our variable interests in the aforementioned entities are as follows, which approximate the maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with these entities:

Related Party Assets

 

 

September 30,

 

March 31,

 

 

2014

 

2014

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

U-Haul notes, receivables and interest from Private Mini

$

68,543

$

68,451

U-Haul notes receivable from SAC Holdings

 

70,984

 

71,464

U-Haul interest receivable from SAC Holdings

 

4,533

 

4,376

U-Haul receivable from SAC Holdings

 

18,063

 

19,418

U-Haul receivable from Mercury

 

4,197

 

5,930

Other (a)

 

679

 

(15)

 

$

166,999

$

169,624

(a) Timing differences for intercompany balances with insurance subsidiaries.

10. Consolidating Financial Information by Industry Segment

AMERCOs three reportable segments are:

"         Moving and Storage, comprised of AMERCO, U-Haul, and Real Estate and the subsidiaries of U-Haul and Real Estate,

"         Property and Casualty Insurance, comprised of Repwest and its subsidiaries and ARCOA, and

"         Life Insurance, comprised of Oxford and its subsidiaries.

Management tracks revenues separately, but does not report any separate measure of the profitability for rental vehicles, rentals of self-storage spaces and sales of products that are required to be classified as a separate operating segment and accordingly does not present these as separate reportable segments. Deferred income taxes are shown as liabilities on the condensed consolidating statements.

The information includes elimination entries necessary to consolidate AMERCO, the parent, with its subsidiaries.

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the parent using the equity method of accounting.

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


10. Financial Information by Consolidating Industry Segment:

Consolidating balance sheets by industry segment as of September 30, 2014 are as follows:

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Eliminations

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Eliminations

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Assets:

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

511,053

$

318,572

$

3,777

$



 

$

833,402

$

8,364

$

7,380

$



 

$

849,146

Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net

 



 

30,598

 

177

 



 

 

30,775

 

126,274

 

29,096

 



 

 

186,145

Inventories, net

 



 

69,240

 



 



 

 

69,240

 



 



 



 

 

69,240

Prepaid expenses

 



 

39,933

 

1,243

 



 

 

41,176

 



 



 



 

 

41,176

Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

212,586

 

1,047,545

 



 

 

1,260,131

Investments, other

 



 



 

28,227

 



 

 

28,227

 

55,109

 

178,478

 



 

 

261,814

Deferred policy acquisition costs, net

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

113,943

 



 

 

113,943

Other assets

 

161

 

59,125

 

52,234

 



 

 

111,520

 

1,189

 

2,598

 



 

 

115,307

Related party assets

 

1,027,924

 

111,924

 

4

 

(971,095)

(c)

 

168,757

 

14,562

 

476

 

(16,796)

(c)

 

166,999

 

 

1,539,138

 

629,392

 

85,662

 

(971,095)

 

 

1,283,097

 

418,084

 

1,379,516

 

(16,796)

 

 

3,063,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

781,094

 



 



 

(361,287)

(b)

 

419,807

 



 



 

(419,807)

(b)

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 



 

64,080

 

382,267

 



 

 

446,347

 



 



 



 

 

446,347

Buildings and improvements

 



 

245,955

 

1,322,549

 



 

 

1,568,504

 



 



 



 

 

1,568,504

Furniture and equipment

 

73

 

316,724

 

16,062

 



 

 

332,859

 



 



 



 

 

332,859

Rental trailers and other rental equipment

 



 

418,590

 



 



 

 

418,590

 



 



 



 

 

418,590

Rental trucks

 



 

2,873,062

 



 



 

 

2,873,062

 



 



 



 

 

2,873,062

 

 

73

 

3,918,411

 

1,720,878

 



 

 

5,639,362

 



 



 



 

 

5,639,362

Less:� Accumulated depreciation

 

(59)

 

(1,443,431)

 

(389,982)

 



 

 

(1,833,472)

 



 



 



 

 

(1,833,472)

Total property, plant and equipment

 

14

 

2,474,980

 

1,330,896

 



 

 

3,805,890

 



 



 



 

 

3,805,890

Total assets

$

2,320,246

$

3,104,372

$

1,416,558

$

(1,332,382)

 

$

5,508,794

$

418,084

$

1,379,516

$

(436,603)

 

$

6,869,791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Balances as of June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Eliminate investment in subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Eliminate intercompany receivables and payables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Consolidating balance sheets by industry segment as of September 30, 2014 are as follows:

 

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Eliminations

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Eliminations

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

556

$

375,178

$

5,483

$



 

$

381,217

$



$

6,627

$



 

$

387,844

Notes, loans and leases payable

 



 

1,314,130

 

1,068,193

 



 

 

2,382,323

 



 



 



 

 

2,382,323

Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable

 



 

378,609

 



 



 

 

378,609

 

277,270

 

422,500

 



 

 

1,078,379

Liabilities from investment contracts

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

664,221

 



 

 

664,221

Other policyholders' funds and liabilities

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

4,137

 

5,206

 



 

 

9,343

Deferred income

 



 

33,332

 



 



 

 

33,332

 



 



 



 

 

33,332

Deferred income taxes

 

476,385

 



 



 



 

 

476,385

 

(24,858)

 

20,569

 



 

 

472,096

Related party liabilities

 



 

504,853

 

480,917

 

(971,095)

(c)

 

14,675

 

1,982

 

139

 

(16,796)

(c)

 



Total liabilities

 

476,941

 

2,606,102

 

1,554,593

 

(971,095)

 

 

3,666,541

 

258,531

 

1,119,262

 

(16,796)

 

 

5,027,538

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series preferred stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 



 



 

 



Series B preferred stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 



 



 

 



Series A common stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 



 



 

 



Common stock

 

10,497

 

1

 

1

 

(2)

(b)

 

10,497

 

3,301

 

2,500

 

(5,801)

(b)

 

10,497

Additional paid-in capital

 

447,695

 

121,230

 

147,941

 

(269,171)

(b)

 

447,695

 

91,120

 

26,271

 

(117,601)

(b)

 

447,485

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(23,201)

 

(59,834)

 



 

59,834

(b)

 

(23,201)

 

7,403

 

29,231

 

(36,634)

(b)

 

(23,201)

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

2,085,964

 

437,925

 

(285,977)

 

(151,948)

(b)

 

2,085,964

 

57,729

 

202,252

 

(259,771)

(b)

 

2,086,174

Cost of common shares in treasury, net

 

(525,653)

 



 



 



 

 

(525,653)

 



 



 



 

 

(525,653)

Cost of preferred shares in treasury, net

 

(151,997)

 



 



 



 

 

(151,997)

 



 



 



 

 

(151,997)

Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares

 



 

(1,052)

 



 



 

 

(1,052)

 



 



 



 

 

(1,052)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

1,843,305

 

498,270

 

(138,035)

 

(361,287)

 

 

1,842,253

 

159,553

 

260,254

 

(419,807)

 

 

1,842,253

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

2,320,246

$

3,104,372

$

1,416,558

$

(1,332,382)

 

$

5,508,794

$

418,084

$

1,379,516

$

(436,603)

 

$

6,869,791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Balances as of June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Eliminate investment in subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Eliminate intercompany receivables and payables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Consolidating balance sheets by industry segment as of March 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Eliminations

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Eliminations

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(In thousands)

Assets:

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

321,544

$

140,844

$

2,322

$



 

$

464,710

$

12,758

$

17,644

$



 

$

495,112

Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net

 



 

28,784

 

177

 



 

 

28,961

 

142,335

 

28,026

 



 

 

199,322

Inventories, net

 



 

67,020

 



 



 

 

67,020

 



 



 



 

 

67,020

Prepaid expenses

 

18,537

 

36,236

 

496

 



 

 

55,269

 



 



 



 

 

55,269

Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

192,173

 

946,102

 



 

 

1,138,275

Investments, other

 



 

1,653

 

31,197

 



 

 

32,850

 

54,674

 

161,326

 



 

 

248,850

Deferred policy acquisition costs, net

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

118,707

 



 

 

118,707

Other assets

 

159

 

59,746

 

33,952

 



 

 

93,857

 

1,991

 

1,740

 



 

 

97,588

Related party assets

 

1,150,671

 

115,657

 

9

 

(1,093,830)

(c)

 

172,507

 

13,011

 

515

 

(16,409)

(c)

 

169,624

 

 

1,490,911

 

449,940

 

68,153

 

(1,093,830)

 

 

915,174

 

416,942

 

1,274,060

 

(16,409)

 

 

2,589,767

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in subsidiaries

 

493,612

 



 



 

(120,122)

(b)

 

373,490

 



 



 

(373,490)

(b)

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 



 

56,242

 

348,935

 



 

 

405,177

 



 



 



 

 

405,177

Buildings and improvements

 



 

205,762

 

1,224,568

 



 

 

1,430,330

 



 



 



 

 

1,430,330

Furniture and equipment

 

72

 

311,053

 

10,963

 



 

 

322,088

 



 



 



 

 

322,088

Rental trailers and other rental equipment

 



 

373,325

 



 



 

 

373,325

 



 



 



 

 

373,325

Rental trucks

 



 

2,610,797

 



 



 

 

2,610,797

 



 



 



 

 

2,610,797

 

 

72

 

3,557,179

 

1,584,466

 



 

 

5,141,717

 



 



 



 

 

5,141,717

Less:� Accumulated depreciation

 

(56)

 

(1,349,920)

 

(382,530)

 



 

 

(1,732,506)

 



 



 



 

 

(1,732,506)

Total property, plant and equipment

 

16

 

2,207,259

 

1,201,936

 



 

 

3,409,211

 



 



 



 

 

3,409,211

Total assets

$

1,984,539

$

2,657,199

$

1,270,089

$

(1,213,952)

 

$

4,697,875

$

416,942

$

1,274,060

$

(389,899)

 

$

5,998,978

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Balances as of December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Eliminate investment in subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Eliminate intercompany receivables and payables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Consolidating balance sheets by industry segment as of March 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Eliminations

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Eliminations

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

657

$

351,050

$

4,504

$



 

$

356,211

$



$

1,743

$



 

$

357,954

Notes, loans and leases payable

 



 

1,060,240

 

882,119

 



 

 

1,942,359

 



 



 



 

 

1,942,359

Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable

 



 

370,668

 



 



 

 

370,668

 

295,216

 

416,714

 



 

 

1,082,598

Liabilities from investment contracts

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

616,725

 



 

 

616,725

Other policyholders' funds and liabilities

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

3,732

 

4,256

 



 

 

7,988

Deferred income

 



 

31,390

 



 



 

 

31,390

 



 



 



 

 

31,390

Deferred income taxes

 

455,295

 



 



 



 

 

455,295

 

(30,440)

 

7,741

 



 

 

432,596

Related party liabilities

 



 

588,919

 

519,495

 

(1,093,830)

(c)

 

14,584

 

1,647

 

178

 

(16,409)

(c)

 



Total liabilities

 

455,952

 

2,402,267

 

1,406,118

 

(1,093,830)

 

 

3,170,507

 

270,155

 

1,047,357

 

(16,409)

 

 

4,471,610

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series preferred stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series A preferred stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 



 



 

 



Series B preferred stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 



 



 

 



Series A common stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 



 



 

 



Common stock

 

10,497

 

1

 

1

 

(2)

(b)

 

10,497

 

3,301

 

2,500

 

(5,801)

(b)

 

10,497

Additional paid-in capital

 

444,420

 

121,230

 

147,941

 

(269,171)

(b)

 

444,420

 

91,120

 

26,271

 

(117,601)

(b)

 

444,210

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(53,923)

 

(59,914)

 



 

59,914

(b)

 

(53,923)

 

1,782

 

4,210

 

(5,992)

(b)

 

(53,923)

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

1,805,243

 

194,834

 

(283,971)

 

89,137

(b)

 

1,805,243

 

50,584

 

193,722

 

(244,096)

(b)

 

1,805,453

Cost of common shares in treasury, net

 

(525,653)

 



 



 



 

 

(525,653)

 



 



 



 

 

(525,653)

Cost of preferred shares in treasury, net

 

(151,997)

 



 



 



 

 

(151,997)

 



 



 



 

 

(151,997)

Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares

 



 

(1,219)

 



 



 

 

(1,219)

 



 



 



 

 

(1,219)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

1,528,587

 

254,932

 

(136,029)

 

(120,122)

 

 

1,527,368

 

146,787

 

226,703

 

(373,490)

 

 

1,527,368

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

1,984,539

$

2,657,199

$

1,270,089

$

(1,213,952)

 

$

4,697,875

$

416,942

$

1,274,060

$

(389,899)

 

$

5,998,978

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Balances as of December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Eliminate investment in subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Eliminate intercompany receivables and payables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Consolidating statement of operations by industry segment for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 are as follows:

 

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Eliminations

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Eliminations

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-moving equipment rentals

$



$

654,528

$



$



 

$

654,528

$



$



$

(994)

(c)

$

653,534

Self-storage revenues

 



 

52,692

 

294

 



 

 

52,986

 



 



 



 

 

52,986

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 



 

68,043

 



 



 

 

68,043

 



 



 



 

 

68,043

Property management fees

 



 

5,796

 



 



 

 

5,796

 



 



 



 

 

5,796

Life insurance premiums

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

39,041

 



 

 

39,041

Property and casualty insurance premiums

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

12,463

 



 



 

 

12,463

Net investment and interest income

 

1,214

 

1,998

 

258

 



 

 

3,470

 

4,068

 

14,518

 

(200)

(b)

 

21,856

Other revenue

 



 

53,044

 

28,502

 

(30,224)

(b)

 

51,322

 



 

1,564

 

(114)

(b)

 

52,772

Total revenues

 

1,214

 

836,101

 

29,054

 

(30,224)

 

 

836,145

 

16,531

 

55,123

 

(1,308)

 

 

906,491

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

1,846

 

397,637

 

3,507

 

(30,224)

(b)

 

372,766

 

6,711

 

5,592

 

(1,099)

(b,c)

 

383,970

Commission expenses

 



 

76,160

 



 



 

 

76,160

 



 



 



 

 

76,160

Cost of sales

 



 

39,836

 



 



 

 

39,836

 



 



 



 

 

39,836

Benefits and losses

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

2,848

 

36,710

 



 

 

39,558

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

4,290

 



 

 

4,290

Lease expense

 

24

 

19,787

 

10

 



 

 

19,821

 



 



 

(46)

(b)

 

19,775

Depreciation, net of (gains) losses on disposals

 

2

 

61,177

 

5,887

 



 

 

67,066

 



 



 



 

 

67,066

Total costs and expenses

 

1,872

 

594,597

 

9,404

 

(30,224)

 

 

575,649

 

9,559

 

46,592

 

(1,145)

 

 

630,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

(658)

 

241,504

 

19,650

 



 

 

260,496

 

6,972

 

8,531

 

(163)

 

 

275,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

145,452

 



 



 

(135,371)

(d)

 

10,081

 



 



 

(10,081)

(d)

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

 

144,794

 

241,504

 

19,650

 

(135,371)

 

 

270,577

 

6,972

 

8,531

 

(10,244)

 

 

275,836

Interest income (expense)

 

17,792

 

(22,242)

 

(20,590)

 



 

 

(25,040)

 



 



 

163

(b)

 

(24,877)

Fees and amortization on early extinguishment of debt

 



 



 

(4,081)

 



 

 

(4,081)

 



 



 



 

 

(4,081)

Pretax earnings (loss)

 

162,586

 

219,262

 

(5,021)

 

(135,371)

 

 

241,456

 

6,972

 

8,531

 

(10,081)

 

 

246,878

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(6,339)

 

(80,793)

 

1,923

 



 

 

(85,209)

 

(2,441)

 

(2,981)

 



 

 

(90,631)

Earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

$

156,247

$

138,469

$

(3,098)

$

(135,371)

 

$

156,247

$

4,531

$

5,550

$

(10,081)

 

$

156,247

(a) Balances for the quarter ended June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Eliminate intercompany lease / interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Eliminate intercompany premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(d) Eliminate equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Consolidating statement of operations by industry segment for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Eliminations

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Eliminations

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-moving equipment rentals

$



$

599,657

$



$



 

$

599,657

$



$



$

(726)

(c)

$

598,931

Self-storage revenues

 



 

45,266

 

306

 



 

 

45,572

 



 



 



 

 

45,572

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 



 

65,379

 



 



 

 

65,379

 



 



 



 

 

65,379

Property management fees

 



 

5,292

 



 



 

 

5,292

 



 



 



 

 

5,292

Life insurance premiums

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

39,448

 



 

 

39,448

Property and casualty insurance premiums

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

10,867

 



 



 

 

10,867

Net investment and interest income

 

1,277

 

2,025

 

72

 



 

 

3,374

 

2,463

 

14,255

 

(132)

(b)

 

19,960

Other revenue

 



 

54,630

 

25,425

 

(27,130)

(b)

 

52,925

 



 

970

 

(121)

(b)

 

53,774

Total revenues

 

1,277

 

772,249

 

25,803

 

(27,130)

 

 

772,199

 

13,330

 

54,673

 

(979)

 

 

839,223

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

2,064

 

374,566

 

2,888

 

(27,130)

(b)

 

352,388

 

4,419

 

5,582

 

(838)

(b,c)

 

361,551

Commission expenses

 



 

70,099

 



 



 

 

70,099

 



 



 



 

 

70,099

Cost of sales

 



 

34,532

 



 



 

 

34,532

 



 



 



 

 

34,532

Benefits and losses

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

2,500

 

35,492

 



 

 

37,992

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

6,057

 



 

 

6,057

Lease expense

 

23

 

25,837

 

3

 



 

 

25,863

 



 



 

(45)

(b)

 

25,818

Depreciation, net of (gains) losses on disposals

 

2

 

58,735

 

4,471

 



 

 

63,208

 



 



 



 

 

63,208

Total costs and expenses

 

2,089

 

563,769

 

7,362

 

(27,130)

 

 

546,090

 

6,919

 

47,131

 

(883)

 

 

599,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

(812)

 

208,480

 

18,441

 



 

 

226,109

 

6,411

 

7,542

 

(96)

 

 

239,966

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

125,151

 



 



 

(116,076)

(d)

 

9,075

 



 



 

(9,075)

(d)

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

 

124,339

 

208,480

 

18,441

 

(116,076)

 

 

235,184

 

6,411

 

7,542

 

(9,171)

 

 

239,966

Interest income (expense)

 

21,177

 

(27,027)

 

(17,364)

 



 

 

(23,214)

 



 



 

96

(b)

 

(23,118)

Pretax earnings

 

145,516

 

181,453

 

1,077

 

(116,076)

 

 

211,970

 

6,411

 

7,542

 

(9,075)

 

 

216,848

Income tax expense

 

(7,525)

 

(66,042)

 

(412)

 



 

 

(73,979)

 

(2,243)

 

(2,635)

 



 

 

(78,857)

Earnings available to common shareholders

$

137,991

$

115,411

$

665

$

(116,076)

 

$

137,991

$

4,168

$

4,907

$

(9,075)

 

$

137,991

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Balances for the quarter ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Eliminate intercompany lease / interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Eliminate intercompany premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(d) Eliminate equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Consolidating statements of operations by industry for the six months ended September 30, 2014 are as follows:

 

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Eliminations

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Eliminations

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-moving equipment rentals

$



$

1,230,695

$



$



 

$

1,230,695

$



$



$

(1,686)

(c)

$

1,229,009

Self-storage revenues

 



 

101,543

 

577

 



 

 

102,120

 



 



 



 

 

102,120

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 



 

142,522

 



 



 

 

142,522

 



 



 



 

 

142,522

Property management fees

 



 

11,473

 



 



 

 

11,473

 



 



 



 

 

11,473

Life insurance premiums

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

76,971

 



 

 

76,971

Property and casualty insurance premiums

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

22,081

 



 



 

 

22,081

Net investment and interest income

 

2,453

 

3,955

 

1,539

 



 

 

7,947

 

6,862

 

28,483

 

(390)

(b)

 

42,902

Other revenue

 



 

99,673

 

56,390

 

(59,754)

(b)

 

96,309

 



 

2,289

 

(230)

(b)

 

98,368

Total revenues

 

2,453

 

1,589,861

 

58,506

 

(59,754)

 

 

1,591,066

 

28,943

 

107,743

 

(2,306)

 

 

1,725,446

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

3,784

 

774,253

 

7,114

 

(59,754)

(b)

 

725,397

 

12,512

 

11,258

 

(1,898)

(b,c)

 

747,269

Commission expenses

 



 

142,500

 



 



 

 

142,500

 



 



 



 

 

142,500

Cost of sales

 



 

81,464

 



 



 

 

81,464

 



 



 



 

 

81,464

Benefits and losses

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

5,437

 

74,905

 



 

 

80,342

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

8,474

 



 

 

8,474

Lease expense

 

46

 

42,263

 

26

 



 

 

42,335

 



 



 

(90)

(b)

 

42,245

Depreciation, net of (gains) losses on disposals

 

3

 

117,187

 

10,927

 



 

 

128,117

 



 



 



 

 

128,117

Total costs and expenses

 

3,833

 

1,157,667

 

18,067

 

(59,754)

 

 

1,119,813

 

17,949

 

94,637

 

(1,988)

 

 

1,230,411

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

(1,380)

 

432,194

 

40,439

 



 

 

471,253

 

10,994

 

13,106

 

(318)

 

 

495,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

256,760

 



 



 

(241,085)

(d)

 

15,675

 



 



 

(15,675)

(d)

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

 

255,380

 

432,194

 

40,439

 

(241,085)

 

 

486,928

 

10,994

 

13,106

 

(15,993)

 

 

495,035

Interest income (expense)

 

39,412

 

(49,141)

 

(39,614)

 



 

 

(49,343)

 



 



 

318

(b)

 

(49,025)

Fees and amortization on early extinguishment of debt

 



 



 

(4,081)

 



 

 

(4,081)

 



 



 



 

 

(4,081)

Pretax earnings (loss)

 

294,792

 

383,053

 

(3,256)

 

(241,085)

 

 

433,504

 

10,994

 

13,106

 

(15,675)

 

 

441,929

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(14,071)

 

(139,962)

 

1,250

 



 

 

(152,783)

 

(3,849)

 

(4,576)

 



 

 

(161,208)

Earnings (loss) available to common shareholders

$

280,721

$

243,091

$

(2,006)

$

(241,085)

 

$

280,721

$

7,145

$

8,530

$

(15,675)

 

$

280,721

(a) Balances for the six months ended June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Eliminate intercompany lease / interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Eliminate intercompany premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(d) Eliminate equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Consolidating statements of operations by industry for the six months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Eliminations

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Eliminations

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-moving equipment rentals

$



$

1,121,740

$



$



 

$

1,121,740

$



$



$

(1,160)

(c)

$

1,120,580

Self-storage revenues

 



 

87,088

 

583

 



 

 

87,671

 



 



 



 

 

87,671

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 



 

136,070

 



 



 

 

136,070

 



 



 



 

 

136,070

Property management fees

 



 

10,453

 



 



 

 

10,453

 



 



 



 

 

10,453

Life insurance premiums

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

80,510

 



 

 

80,510

Property and casualty insurance premiums

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

18,833

 



 



 

 

18,833

Net investment and interest income

 

2,515

 

4,195

 

73

 



 

 

6,783

 

4,940

 

27,477

 

(251)

(b)

 

38,949

Other revenue

 



 

97,160

 

49,994

 

(53,269)

(b)

 

93,885

 



 

1,465

 

(236)

(b)

 

95,114

Total revenues

 

2,515

 

1,456,706

 

50,650

 

(53,269)

 

 

1,456,602

 

23,773

 

109,452

 

(1,647)

 

 

1,588,180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

4,285

 

704,910

 

5,510

 

(53,269)

(b)

 

661,436

 

8,515

 

11,942

 

(1,378)

(b,c)

 

680,515

Commission expenses

 



 

131,389

 



 



 

 

131,389

 



 



 



 

 

131,389

Cost of sales

 



 

70,102

 



 



 

 

70,102

 



 



 



 

 

70,102

Benefits and losses

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

4,457

 

76,168

 



 

 

80,625

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

9,740

 



 

 

9,740

Lease expense

 

46

 

52,835

 

35

 



 

 

52,916

 



 



 

(91)

(b)

 

52,825

Depreciation, net of (gains) losses on disposals

 

3

 

112,901

 

7,738

 



 

 

120,642

 



 



 



 

 

120,642

Total costs and expenses

 

4,334

 

1,072,137

 

13,283

 

(53,269)

 

 

1,036,485

 

12,972

 

97,850

 

(1,469)

 

 

1,145,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

(1,819)

 

384,569

 

37,367

 



 

 

420,117

 

10,801

 

11,602

 

(178)

 

 

442,342

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

224,946

 



 



 

(210,363)

(d)

 

14,583

 



 



 

(14,583)

(d)

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings from operations

 

223,127

 

384,569

 

37,367

 

(210,363)

 

 

434,700

 

10,801

 

11,602

 

(14,761)

 

 

442,342

Interest income (expense)

 

43,109

 

(57,071)

 

(32,662)

 



 

 

(46,624)

 



 



 

178

(b)

 

(46,446)

Pretax earnings

 

266,236

 

327,498

 

4,705

 

(210,363)

 

 

388,076

 

10,801

 

11,602

 

(14,583)

 

 

395,896

Income tax expense

 

(15,277)

 

(120,038)

 

(1,802)

 



 

 

(137,117)

 

(3,780)

 

(4,040)

 



 

 

(144,937)

Earnings available to common shareholders

$

250,959

$

207,460

$

2,903

$

(210,363)

 

$

250,959

$

7,021

$

7,562

$

(14,583)

 

$

250,959

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) Balances for the six months ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Eliminate intercompany lease / interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(c) Eliminate intercompany premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(d) Eliminate equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Continuation of consolidating cash flow statements by industry segment for the six months ended September 30, 2014 are as follows:

 

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Elimination

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property &

Casualty

Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Elimination

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

(In thousands)

Net earnings (loss)

$

280,721

$

243,091

$

(2,006)

$

(241,085)

 

$

280,721

$

7,145

$

8,530

$

(15,675)

 

$

280,721

Earnings from consolidated entities

 

(256,760)

 



 



 

241,085

 

 

(15,675)

 



 



 

15,675

 

 



Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to the cash provided by operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

3

 

161,687

 

10,927

 



 

 

172,617

 



 



 



 

 

172,617

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

8,474

 



 

 

8,474

Change in allowance for losses on trade receivables

 



 

(209)

 



 



 

 

(209)

 



 

(10)

 



 

 

(219)

Change in allowance for inventory reserve

 



 

(960)

 



 



 

 

(960)

 



 



 



 

 

(960)

Net gain on sale of real and personal property

 



 

(44,500)

 



 



 

 

(44,500)

 



 



 



 

 

(44,500)

Net gain on sale of investments

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(870)

 

(1,918)

 



 

 

(2,788)

Deferred income taxes

 

18,872

 



 



 



 

 

18,872

 

2,556

 

1,784

 



 

 

23,212

Net change in other operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables

 



 

(1,605)

 



 



 

 

(1,605)

 

16,061

 

(1,060)

 



 

 

13,396

Inventories

 



 

(1,260)

 



 



 

 

(1,260)

 



 



 



 

 

(1,260)

Prepaid expenses

 

18,537

 

(3,778)

 

(747)

 



 

 

14,012

 



 



 



 

 

14,012

Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

(13,728)

 



 

 

(13,728)

Other assets

 

(2)

 

661

 

(8,488)

 



 

 

(7,829)

 

802

 

(858)

 



 

 

(7,885)

Related party assets

 

(527)

 

3,699

 



 



 

 

3,172

 

(1,395)

 



 

393

(b)

 

2,170

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

3,173

 

25,865

 

979

 



 

 

30,017

 



 

5,902

 



 

 

35,919

Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable

 



 

8,241

 



 



 

 

8,241

 

(17,946)

 

5,787

 



 

 

(3,918)

Other policyholders' funds and liabilities

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

405

 

951

 



 

 

1,356

Deferred income

 



 

1,962

 



 



 

 

1,962

 



 



 



 

 

1,962

Related party liabilities

 



 

674

 

(45)

 



 

 

629

 

179

 

(40)

 

(393)

(b)

 

375

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

 

64,017

 

393,568

 

620

 



 

 

458,205

 

6,937

 

13,814

 



 

 

478,956

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 



 

(459,337)

 

(140,014)

 



 

 

(599,351)

 



 



 



 

 

(599,351)

Short term investments

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(32,488)

 

(97,806)

 



 

 

(130,294)

Fixed maturities investments

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(27,323)

 

(86,789)

 



 

 

(114,112)

Equity securities

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(3,281)

 

(426)

 



 

 

(3,707)

Preferred stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(3)

 



 



 

 

(3)

Real estate

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(3,812)

 

(7,500)

 



 

 

(11,312)

Mortgage loans

 



 



 

(5,465)

 



 

 

(5,465)

 

(3,150)

 

(12,574)

 



 

 

(21,189)

Proceeds from sales and paydown's of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 



 

260,532

 

127

 



 

 

260,659

 



 



 



 

 

260,659

Short term investments

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

36,003

 

94,323

 



 

 

130,326

Fixed maturities investments

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

15,928

 

33,027

 



 

 

48,955

Equity securities

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

3,030

 



 



 

 

3,030

Preferred stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

1,000

 



 

 

1,000

Real estate

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

5

 

396

 



 

 

401

Mortgage loans

 



 

1,653

 

8,435

 



 

 

10,088

 

3,760

 

4,775

 



 

 

18,623

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

 



 

(197,152)

 

(136,917)

 



 

 

(334,069)

 

(11,331)

 

(71,574)

 



 

 

(416,974)

 

 

(page 1 of 2)

(a) Balance for the period ended June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Elimination of intercompany investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


 

Continuation of consolidating cash flow statements by industry segment for the six months ended September 30, 2014 are as follows:

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Elimination

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property &

Casualty

Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Elimination

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

(In thousands)

Borrowings from credit facilities

 



 

152,970

 

353,822

 



 

 

506,792

 



 



 



 

 

506,792

Principal repayments on credit facilities

 



 

(40,353)

 

(167,748)

 



 

 

(208,101)

 



 



 



 

 

(208,101)

Debt issuance costs

 



 

(53)

 

(9,794)

 



 

 

(9,847)

 



 



 



 

 

(9,847)

Capital lease payments

 



 

(40,694)

 



 



 

 

(40,694)

 



 



 



 

 

(40,694)

Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan - repayments from loan

 



 

167

 



 



 

 

167

 



 



 



 

 

167

Proceeds from (repayment of) intercompany loans

 

125,492

 

(86,964)

 

(38,528)

 



 

 



 



 



 



 

 



Investment contract deposits

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

71,571

 



 

 

71,571

Investment contract withdrawals

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

(24,075)

 



 

 

(24,075)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

125,492

 

(14,927)

 

137,752

 



 

 

248,317

 



 

47,496

 



 

 

295,813

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effects of exchange rate on cash

 



 

(3,761)

 



 



 

 

(3,761)

 



 



 



 

 

(3,761)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

189,509

 

177,728

 

1,455

 



 

 

368,692

 

(4,394)

 

(10,264)

 



 

 

354,034

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

321,544

 

140,844

 

2,322

 



 

 

464,710

 

12,758

 

17,644

 



 

 

495,112

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

511,053

$

318,572

$

3,777

$



 

$

833,402

$

8,364

$

7,380

$



 

$

849,146

 

 

(page 2 of 2)

(a) Balance for the period ended June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Consolidating cash flow statements by industry segment for the six months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Elimination

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property &

Casualty

Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Elimination

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

(In thousands)

Net earnings

$

250,959

$

207,460

$

2,903

$

(210,363)

 

$

250,959

$

7,021

$

7,562

$

(14,583)

 

$

250,959

Earnings from consolidated entities

 

(224,946)

 



 



 

210,363

 

 

(14,583)

 



 



 

14,583

 

 



Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

3

 

133,101

 

8,414

 



 

 

141,518

 



 



 



 

 

141,518

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

9,740

 



 

 

9,740

Change in allowance for losses on trade receivables

 



 

(6)

 



 



 

 

(6)

 



 



 



 

 

(6)

Change in allowance for inventory reserve

 



 

716

 



 



 

 

716

 



 



 



 

 

716

Net gain on sale of real and personal property

 



 

(20,200)

 

(676)

 



 

 

(20,876)

 



 



 



 

 

(20,876)

Net gain on sale of investments

 

(42)

 



 



 



 

 

(42)

 

(267)

 

(3,751)

 



 

 

(4,060)

Deferred income taxes

 

58,672

 



 



 



 

 

58,672

 

3,118

 

2,157

 



 

 

63,947

Net change in other operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables

 



 

16,288

 

(177)

 



 

 

16,111

 

4,489

 

3,961

 



 

 

24,561

Inventories

 



 

(5,750)

 



 



 

 

(5,750)

 



 



 



 

 

(5,750)

Prepaid expenses

 

11,178

 

(8,077)

 

(778)

 



 

 

2,323

 



 



 



 

 

2,323

Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

(16,289)

 



 

 

(16,289)

Other assets

 

5

 

(378)

 

(4,232)

 



 

 

(4,605)

 

309

 

(74)

 



 

 

(4,370)

Related party assets

 

551

 

13,534

 



 



 

 

14,085

 

(5,584)

 



 

149

(b)

 

8,650

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

3,699

 

18,288

 

(92)

 



 

 

21,895

 



 

2,971

 



 

 

24,866

Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable

 



 

1,487

 



 



 

 

1,487

 

(7,009)

 

5,831

 



 

 

309

Other policyholders' funds and liabilities

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

76

 

418

 



 

 

494

Deferred income

 



 

2,191

 



 



 

 

2,191

 



 



 



 

 

2,191

Related party liabilities

 



 

460

 

4,292

 



 

 

4,752

 

(57)

 

(71)

 

(149)

(b)

 

4,475

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

 

100,079

 

359,114

 

9,654

 



 

 

468,847

 

2,096

 

12,455

 



 

 

483,398

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 



 

(295,231)

 

(162,440)

 



 

 

(457,671)

 



 



 



 

 

(457,671)

Short term investments

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(27,972)

 

(126,731)

 



 

 

(154,703)

Fixed maturities investments

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(39,655)

 

(134,938)

 



 

 

(174,593)

Equity securities

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(388)

 



 



 

 

(388)

Preferred stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

(635)

 



 



 

 

(635)

Real estate

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

(252)

 



 

 

(252)

Mortgage loans

 



 

(1,580)

 

(12,738)

 

2,514

(b)

 

(11,804)

 



 

(14,009)

 

11,553

(b)

 

(14,260)

Proceeds from sales and paydown's of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 



 

175,302

 

1,151

 



 

 

176,453

 



 



 



 

 

176,453

Short term investments

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

39,072

 

123,508

 



 

 

162,580

Fixed maturities investments

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

11,936

 

81,114

 



 

 

93,050

Equity securities

 

6,415

 



 



 



 

 

6,415

 

388

 



 



 

 

6,803

Preferred stock

 



 



 



 



 

 



 

4,504

 

1,500

 



 

 

6,004

Mortgage loans

 



 

1,680

 

34,643

 

(2,514)

(b)

 

33,809

 

1,984

 

12,175

 

(11,553)

(b)

 

36,415

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

 

6,415

 

(119,829)

 

(139,384)

 



 

 

(252,798)

 

(10,766)

 

(57,633)

 



 

 

(321,197)

 

 

(page 1 of 2)

(a) Balance for the period ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) Elimination of intercompany investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)


Continuation of consolidating cash flow statements by industry segment for the six months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

 

 

 

AMERCO Legal Group

 

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

U-Haul

 

Real Estate

 

Elimination

 

 

Moving & Storage

Consolidated

 

Property &

Casualty

Insurance (a)

 

Life

Insurance (a)

 

Elimination

 

 

AMERCO

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

(In thousands)

Borrowings from credit facilities

 



 

64,124

 

73,917

 



 

 

138,041

 



 



 



 

 

138,041

Principal repayments on credit facilities

 



 

(58,684)

 

(64,261)

 



 

 

(122,945)

 



 



 



 

 

(122,945)

Debt issuance costs

 



 

(178)

 

(55)

 



 

 

(233)

 



 



 



 

 

(233)

Capital lease payments

 



 

(21,425)

 



 



 

 

(21,425)

 



 



 



 

 

(21,425)

Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan - repayments from loan

 



 

260

 



 



 

 

260

 



 



 



 

 

260

Proceeds from (repayment of) intercompany loans

 

43,946

 

(164,059)

 

120,113

 



 

 



 



 



 



 

 



Investment contract deposits

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

74,253

 



 

 

74,253

Investment contract withdrawals

 



 



 



 



 

 



 



 

(14,721)

 



 

 

(14,721)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

43,946

 

(179,962)

 

129,714

 



 

 

(6,302)

 



 

59,532

 



 

 

53,230

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effects of exchange rate on cash

 



 

401

 



 



 

 

401

 



 



 



 

 

401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

150,440

 

59,724

 

(16)

 



 

 

210,148

 

(8,670)

 

14,354

 



 

 

215,832

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

327,119

 

98,926

 

1,515

 



 

 

427,560

 

14,120

 

22,064

 



 

 

463,744

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

477,559

$

158,650

$

1,499

$



 

$

637,708

$

5,450

$

36,418

$



 

$

679,576

 

 

(page 2 of 2)

(a) Balance for the period ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)

11. Industry Segment and Geographic Area Data

 

 

United States

 

Canada

 

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(All amounts are in thousands of U.S. $'s)

Quarter ended September 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

$

852,935

$

53,556

$

906,491

Depreciation and amortization, net of (gains) losses on disposals

 

69,845

 

1,511

 

71,356

Interest expense

 

24,748

 

129

 

24,877

Pretax earnings

 

237,800

 

9,078

 

246,878

Income tax expense

 

88,225

 

2,406

 

90,631

Identifiable assets

 

6,681,237

 

188,554

 

6,869,791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter ended September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

$

789,453

$

49,770

$

839,223

Depreciation and amortization, net of (gains) losses on disposals

 

67,355

 

1,910

 

69,265

Interest expense

 

22,977

 

141

 

23,118

Pretax earnings (loss)

 

207,480

 

9,368

 

216,848

Income tax expense

 

76,374

 

2,483

 

78,857

Identifiable assets

 

5,626,460

 

149,885

 

5,776,345

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

Canada

 

Consolidated

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(All amounts are in thousands of U.S. $'s)

Six Months ended September 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

$

1,625,978

$

99,468

$

1,725,446

Depreciation and amortization, net of (gains) losses on disposals

 

133,885

 

2,706

 

136,591

Interest expense

 

48,767

 

258

 

49,025

Pretax earnings

 

424,707

 

17,222

 

441,929

Income tax expense

 

156,644

 

4,564

 

161,208

Identifiable assets

 

6,681,237

 

188,554

 

6,869,791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months ended September 30, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

$

1,495,542

$

92,638

$

1,588,180

Depreciation and amortization, net of (gains) losses on disposals

 

126,525

 

3,857

 

130,382

Interest expense

 

46,163

 

283

 

46,446

Pretax earnings

 

379,236

 

16,660

 

395,896

Income tax expense

 

140,522

 

4,415

 

144,937

Identifiable assets

 

5,626,460

 

149,885

 

5,776,345

 

 


AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)

12. Employee Benefit Plans

The components of the net periodic benefit costs with respect to postretirement benefits were as follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost for benefits earned during the period

$

206

$ 

181

Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit

 

180

 

141

Other components

 

4

 

5

Net periodic postretirement benefit cost

$

390

$ 

327

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost for benefits earned during the period

$

413

$ 

362

Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit

 

360

 

282

Other components

 

7

 

10

Net periodic postretirement benefit cost

$

780

$ 

654

13. Fair Value Measurements

Fair values of cash equivalents approximate carrying value due to the short period of time to maturity. Fair values of short term investments, investments available-for-sale, long term investments, mortgage loans and notes on real estate, and interest rate swap contracts are based on quoted market prices, dealer quotes or discounted cash flows. Fair values of trade receivables approximate their recorded value.

Our financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments, trade receivables, reinsurance recoverables and notes receivable. Limited credit risk exists on trade receivables due to the diversity of our customer base and their dispersion across broad geographic markets. We place our temporary cash investments with financial institutions and limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution.

We have mortgage receivables, which potentially expose us to credit risk. The portfolio of notes is principally collateralized by self-storage facilities and commercial properties. We have not experienced any material losses related to the notes from individual or groups of notes in any particular industry or geographic area. The estimated fair values were determined using the discounted cash flow method and using interest rates currently offered for similar loans to borrowers with similar credit ratings.

The carrying amount of long term debt and short term borrowings are estimated to approximate fair value as the actual interest rate is consistent with the rate estimated to be currently available for debt of similar term and remaining maturity.

Other investments including short term investments are substantially current or bear reasonable interest rates. As a result, the carrying values of these financial instruments approximate fair value.

Assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are measured and classified based upon a three tiered approach to valuation. ASC 820 - Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (ASC 820) requires that financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

 


AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;�

Level 2  Quoted prices for identical or similar financial instruments in markets that are not considered to be active, or similar financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means; and

Level 3  Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and are unobservable. These reflect managements assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

A financial instruments level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table represents the financial assets and liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014, that are subject to ASC 820 and the valuation approach applied to each of these items.

As of September 30, 2014

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term investments

$

820,060

$

820,060

$



$



Fixed maturities - available for sale

 

1,219,594

 

982,453

 

236,178

 

963

Preferred stock

 

17,721

 

17,721

 



 



Common stock

 

22,816

 

22,816

 



 



Derivatives

 

2,623

 

2,623

 



 



Total

$

2,082,814

$

1,845,673

$

236,178

$

963

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guaranteed residual values of TRAC leases

$



$



$



$



Derivatives

 

26,859

 



 

26,859

 



Total

$

26,859

$



$

26,859

$



 

As of March 31, 2014

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

 

(In thousands)

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term investments

$

457,723

$

457,723

$



$



Fixed maturities - available for sale

 

1,099,467

 

898,209

 

200,154

 

1,104

Preferred stock

 

17,533

 

17,533

 



 



Common stock

 

21,275

 

21,275

 



 



Derivatives

 

3,868

 

3,868

 



 



Total

$

1,599,866

$

1,398,608

$

200,154

$

1,104

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guaranteed residual values of TRAC leases

$



$



$



$



Derivatives

 

32,716

 



 

32,716

 



Total

$

32,716

$



$

32,716

$



 

 


AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)

The following table represents the fair value measurements for our assets at September 30, 2014 using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

 

 

Fixed Maturities - Asset Backed Securities

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Balance at March 31, 2014

$

1,104

 

 

 

Fixed Maturities - Asset Backed Securities redeemed

 

(4)

Fixed Maturities - Asset Backed Securities net loss (realized)

 

(3)

Fixed Maturities - Asset Backed Securities net loss (unrealized)

 

(134)

Balance at September 30, 2014

$

963

ITEM 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

We begin Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) with the overall strategy of AMERCO, followed by a description of and strategy related to, our operating segments to give the reader an overview of the goals of our businesses and the direction in which our businesses and products are moving. We then discuss our critical accounting policies and estimates that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our reported financial results. Next, we discuss our results of operations for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2014, which is followed by an analysis of changes in our balance sheets and cash flows, a discussion of our financial commitments in the sections entitled Liquidity and Capital Resources and Disclosures about Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments and a discussion of off-balance sheet arrangements. We conclude this MD&A by discussing our current outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2015.

This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the other sections of this Quarterly Report, including the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The various sections of this MD&A contain a number of forward-looking statements, as discussed under the caption, Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, all of which are based on our current expectations and could be affected by the uncertainties and risks described throughout this filing or in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond our control and our actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

AMERCO, a Nevada corporation (AMERCO), has a second fiscal quarter that ends on the 30th of September for each year that is referenced. Our insurance company subsidiaries have a second quarter that ends on the 30th of June for each year that is referenced. They have been consolidated on that basis. Our insurance companies financial reporting processes conform to calendar year reporting as required by state insurance departments. Management believes that consolidating their calendar year into our fiscal year financial statements does not materially affect the financial position or results of operations. The Company discloses any material events occurring during the intervening period. Consequently, all references to our insurance subsidiaries years 2014 and 2013 correspond to fiscal 2015 and 2014 for AMERCO.

Overall Strategy

Our overall strategy is to maintain our leadership position in the North American do-it-yourself moving and storage industry. We accomplish this by providing a seamless and integrated supply chain to the do-it-yourself moving and storage market. As part of executing this strategy, we leverage the brand recognition of U-Haul with our full line of moving and self-storage related products and services and the convenience of our broad geographic presence.

 


Our primary focus is to provide our customers with a wide selection of moving rental equipment, convenient self-storage rental facilities and related moving and self-storage products and services. We are able to expand our distribution and improve customer service by increasing the amount of moving equipment and storage rooms and portable storage containers available for rent, expanding the number of independent dealers in our network and expanding and taking advantage of our growing eMove capabilities.

Property and Casualty Insurance is focused on providing and administering property and casualty insurance to U-Haul and its customers, its independent dealers and affiliates.�

Life Insurance is focused on long-term capital growth through direct writing and reinsuring of life, Medicare supplement and annuity products in the senior marketplace.

Description of Operating Segments

AMERCOs three reportable segments are:

"         Moving and Storage, comprised of AMERCO, U-Haul, and Real Estate and the subsidiaries of U-Haul and Real Estate,

"         Property and Casualty Insurance, comprised of Repwest and its subsidiaries and ARCOA, and

"         Life Insurance, comprised of Oxford and its subsidiaries.

Moving and Storage Operating Segment

Our Moving and Storage operating segment consists of the rental of trucks, trailers, portable moving and storage containers, specialty rental items and self-storage spaces primarily to the household mover as well as sales of moving supplies, towing accessories and propane. Operations are conducted under the registered trade name U-Haulthroughout the United States and Canada.

With respect to our truck, trailer, specialty rental items and self-storage rental business, we are focused on expanding our dealer network, which provides added convenience for our customers and expanding the selection and availability of rental equipment to satisfy the needs of our customers.

U-Haul brand self-moving related products and services, such as boxes, pads and tape allow our customers to, among other things; protect their belongings from potential damage during the moving process. We are committed to providing a complete line of products selected with the do-it-yourself moving and storage customer in mind.

eMove is an online marketplace that connects consumers to independent Moving Help service providers and thousands of independent Self-Storage Affiliates. Our network of customer rated affiliates and service providers furnish pack and load help, cleaning help, self-storage and similar services, all over North America. Our goal is to further utilize our web-based technology platform to increase service to consumers and businesses in the moving and storage market.

Since 1945 U-Haul has incorporated sustainable practices into its everyday operations. We believe that our basic business premise of equipment sharing helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduces the need for total large capacity vehicles. We continue to look for ways to reduce waste within our business and are dedicated to manufacturing reusable components and recyclable products. We believe that our commitment to sustainability, through our products and services and everyday operations has helped us to reduce our impact on the environment.

Property and Casualty Insurance Operating Segment

Property and Casualty Insurance provides loss adjusting and claims handling for U-Haul through regional offices across North America. Property and Casualty Insurance also underwrites components of the Safemove, Safetow, Safemove Plus, Safestor and Safestor Mobile protection packages to U-Haul customers. We continue to focus on increasing the penetration of these products into the moving and storage market. The business plan for Property and Casualty Insurance includes offering property and casualty products in other U-Haul related programs.

Life Insurance Operating Segment

Life Insurance provides life and health insurance products primarily to the senior market through the direct writing and reinsuring of life insurance, Medicare supplement and annuity policies.

 


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States. The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our accounting policies can have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. Certain accounting policies require us to make difficult and subjective judgments and assumptions, often as a result of the need to estimate matters that are inherently uncertain.

In the following pages we have set forth, with a detailed description, the accounting policies that we deem most critical to us and that require managements most difficult and subjective judgments. These estimates are based on historical experience, observance of trends in particular areas, information and valuations available from outside sources and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances and which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions; such differences may be material.

We also have other policies that we consider key accounting policies, such as revenue recognition; however, these policies do not meet the definition of critical accounting estimates, because they do not generally require us to make estimates or judgments that are difficult or subjective. The accounting policies that we deem most critical to us, and involve the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments include the following:

Principles of Consolidation

We apply ASC 810 - Consolidation (ASC 810) in our principles of consolidation. ASC 810 addresses arrangements where a company does not hold a majority of the voting or similar interests of a variable interest entity (VIE). A company is required to consolidate a VIE if it has determined it is the primary beneficiary. ASC 810 also addresses the policy when a company owns a majority of the voting or similar rights and exercises effective control.

As promulgated by ASC 810, a VIE is not self-supportive due to having one or both of the following conditions: (i) it has an insufficient amount of equity for it to finance its activities without receiving additional subordinated financial support or (ii) its owners do not hold the typical risks and rights of equity owners. This determination is made upon the creation of a variable interest and is re-assessed on an on-going basis should certain changes in the operations of a VIE, or its relationship with the primary beneficiary trigger a reconsideration under the provisions of ASC 810. After a triggering event occurs the facts and circumstances are utilized in determining whether or not a company is a VIE, which other company(s) have a variable interest in the entity, and whether or not the companys interest is such that it is the primary beneficiary.

We will continue to monitor our relationships with the other entities regarding who is the primary beneficiary, which could change based on facts and circumstances of any reconsideration events.

Recoverability of Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Interest expense incurred during the initial construction of buildings and rental equipment is considered part of cost. Depreciation is computed for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line or an accelerated method based on a declining balance formula over the following estimated useful lives: rental equipment 2-20 years and buildings and non-rental equipment 3-55 years. We follow the deferral method of accounting based on ASC 908 - Airlines for major overhauls in which engine and transmission overhauls are currently capitalized and amortized over three years. Routine maintenance costs are charged to operating expense as they are incurred. Gains and losses on dispositions of property, plant and equipment are netted against depreciation expense when realized. Equipment depreciation is recognized in amounts expected to result in the recovery of estimated residual values upon disposal, i.e., minimize gains or losses. In determining the depreciation rate, historical disposal experience, holding periods and trends in the market for vehicles are reviewed.

 


We regularly perform reviews to determine whether facts and circumstances exist which indicate that the carrying amount of assets, including estimates of residual value, may not be recoverable or that the useful life of assets are shorter or longer than originally estimated. Reductions in residual values (i.e., the price at which we ultimately expect to dispose of revenue earning equipment) or useful lives will result in an increase in depreciation expense over the life of the equipment. Reviews are performed based on vehicle class, generally subcategories of trucks and trailers. We assess the recoverability of our assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their estimated remaining lives against their respective carrying amounts. We consider factors such as current and expected future market price trends on used vehicles and the expected life of vehicles included in the fleet. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. If asset residual values are determined to be recoverable, but the useful lives are shorter or longer than originally estimated, the net book value of the assets is depreciated over the newly determined remaining useful lives.

Management determined that additions to the fleet resulting from purchases should be depreciated on an accelerated method based upon a declining formula. Under the declining balances method (2.4 times declining balance), the book value of a rental truck is reduced approximately 16%, 13%, 11%, 9%, 8%, 7%, and 6% during years one through seven, respectively, and then reduced on a straight line basis to a salvage value of 20% by the end of year fifteen. Beginning in October 2012, rental equipment subject to this depreciation schedule will be depreciated to a salvage value of 15%. This change had an immaterial effect on our current financial statements. Comparatively, a standard straight line approach would reduce the book value by approximately 5.7% per year over the life of the truck.

Although we intend to sell our used vehicles for prices approximating book value, the extent to which we realize a gain or loss on the sale of used vehicles is dependent upon various factors including but not limited to, the general state of the used vehicle market, the age and condition of the vehicle at the time of its disposal and the depreciation rates with respect to the vehicle. We typically sell our used vehicles at our sales centers throughout North America, on our web site at uhaul.com/trucksales or by phone at 1-866-404-0355. Additionally, we sell a large portion of our pickup and cargo van fleet at automobile dealer auctions.

Insurance Reserves

Liabilities for life insurance and certain annuity and health policies are established to meet the estimated future obligations of policies in force, and are based on mortality, morbidity and withdrawal assumptions from recognized actuarial tables which contain margins for adverse deviation. In addition, liabilities for health, disability and other policies include estimates of payments to be made on insurance claims for reported losses and estimates of losses incurred, but not yet reported (IBNR). Liabilities for annuity contracts consist of contract account balances that accrue to the benefit of the policyholders.

Insurance reserves for Property and Casualty Insurance and U-Haul take into account losses incurred based upon actuarial estimates and are managements best approximation of future payments.� These estimates are based upon past claims experience and current claim trends as well as social and economic conditions such as changes in legal theories and inflation.� These reserves consist of case reserves for reported losses and a provision for losses IBNR, both reduced by applicable reinsurance recoverables, resulting in a net liability.

Due to the nature of the underlying risks and high degree of uncertainty associated with the determination of the liability for future policy benefits and claims, the amounts to be ultimately paid to settle these liabilities cannot be precisely determined and may vary significantly from the estimated liability, especially for long-tailed casualty lines of business such as excess workers compensation.� As a result of the long-tailed nature of the excess workers compensation policies written by Repwest during 1983 through 2001, it may take a number of years for claims to be fully reported and finally settled.

On a regular basis insurance reserve adequacy is reviewed by management to determine if existing assumptions need to be updated. In determining the assumptions for calculating workers compensation reserves, management considers multiple factors including the following:

"            Claimant longevity

"            Cost trends associated with claimant treatments

"            Changes in ceding entity and third party administrator reporting practices

 


"            Changes in environmental factors including legal and regulatory

"            Current conditions affecting claim settlements

"            Future economic conditions including inflation

We have reserved each claim based upon the accumulation of current claim costs projected through the claimants life expectancy, and then adjusted for applicable reinsurance arrangements.� Management reviews each claim bi-annually to determine if the estimated life-time claim costs have increased and then adjusts the reserve estimate accordingly at that time. We have factored in an estimate of what the potential cost increases could be in our IBNR liability. We have not assumed settlement of the existing claims in calculating the reserve amount, unless it is in the final stages of completion.

Continued increases in claim costs, including medical inflation and new treatments and medications could lead to future adverse development resulting in additional reserve strengthening.� Conversely, settlement of existing claims or if injured workers return to work or expire prematurely, could lead to future positive development.

Impairment of Investments

Investments are evaluated pursuant to guidance contained in ASC 320 - Investments - Debt and Equity Securities to determine if and when a decline in market value below amortized cost is other-than-temporary. Management makes certain assumptions or judgments in its assessment including, but not limited to: ability and intent to hold the security, quoted market prices, dealer quotes or discounted cash flows, industry factors, financial factors, and issuer specific information such as credit strength. Other-than-temporary impairment in value is recognized in the current period operating results. There were no write downs in the second quarter or for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014.

Income Taxes

AMERCO files a consolidated tax return with all of its legal subsidiaries.

Our tax returns are periodically reviewed by various taxing authorities. The final outcome of these audits may cause changes that could materially impact our financial results.

Fair Values

Fair values of cash equivalents approximate carrying value due to the short period of time to maturity. Fair values of short term investments, investments available-for-sale, long term investments, mortgage loans and notes on real estate, and interest rate swap contracts are based on quoted market prices, dealer quotes or discounted cash flows. Fair values of trade receivables approximate their recorded value.

Our financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments, trade receivables, reinsurance recoverables and notes receivable. Limited credit risk exists on trade receivables due to the diversity of our customer base and their dispersion across broad geographic markets. We place our temporary cash investments with financial institutions and limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution.

We have mortgage receivables, which potentially expose us to credit risk. The portfolio of notes is principally collateralized by self-storage facilities and commercial properties. We have not experienced any material losses related to the notes from individual or groups of notes in any particular industry or geographic area. The estimated fair values were determined using the discounted cash flow method and using interest rates currently offered for similar loans to borrowers with similar credit ratings.

The carrying amount of long term debt and short term borrowings are estimated to approximate fair value as the actual interest rate is consistent with the rate estimated to be currently available for debt of similar term and remaining maturity.

Other investments including short term investments are substantially current or bear reasonable interest rates. As a result, the carrying values of these financial instruments approximate fair value.

 


Subsequent Events

Our management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after September 30, 2014, the date of our most recent balance sheet, through the date our financial statements were issued. We do not believe any subsequent events have occurred that would require further disclosure or adjustment to our financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, an updated standard on revenue recognition. The standard creates a five-step model for revenue recognition that requires companies to exercise judgment when considering contract terms and relevant facts and circumstances. The standard requires expanded disclosure surrounding revenue recognition. Early application is not permitted. The standard is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. While we are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on our consolidated financial statements, based upon our preliminary assessment we do not believe that the new guidance will fundamentally change our revenue recognition policies or underlying systems.

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or the SEC that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, these ASUs entail technical corrections to existing guidance or affect guidance related to specialized industries or entities and therefore will have minimal, if any, impact on our financial position or results of operations upon adoption.

Results of Operations

AMERCO and Consolidated Entities

Quarter Ended September 30, 2014 compared with the Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

Listed below on a consolidated basis are revenues for our major product lines for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and the second quarter of fiscal 2014:

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Self-moving equipment rentals

$

653,534

$

598,931

Self-storage revenues

 

52,986

 

45,572

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 

68,043

 

65,379

Property management fees

 

5,796

 

5,292

Life insurance premiums

 

39,041

 

39,448

Property and casualty insurance premiums

 

12,463

 

10,867

Net investment and interest income

 

21,856

 

19,960

Other revenue

 

52,772

 

53,774

Consolidated revenue

$

906,491

$

839,223

Self-moving equipment rental revenues increased $54.6 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014.� Revenue improvement is primarily from the upward trend of In-Town and one-way transactions in our truck and trailer fleets.� During the quarter we increased the amount of equipment available to rent to our customers and also continued to expand the distribution network through the addition of both Company-owned locations and independent dealerships.����

Self-storage revenues increased $7.4 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014 due primarily to an increase in the number of rooms rented.� The average monthly amount of occupied square feet increased by 14% during the second quarter of fiscal 2015 compared with the same period last year.� The growth in revenues and square feet rented comes from a combination of improved occupancy at existing locations as well as the addition of new facilities to the portfolio. Over the last twelve months we have added approximately 2.3 million net rentable square feet to the self-storage portfolio with over 0.7 million of that coming on during the second quarter.

 


Sales of self-moving and self-storage products and services increased $2.7 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Increases were recognized in the sales of moving supplies and towing accessories and related installations.

Life insurance premiums decreased $0.4 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014 due primarily to reduced life and Medicare supplement premiums.

Property and casualty insurance premiums increased $1.6 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014 due to an increase in Safestor and Safetow sales which reflects the increased equipment and storage rental transactions.

Net investment and interest income increased $1.9 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Compared with the same period last year, Life Insurance recognized increased investment income due to a larger invested asset base while Property and Casualty recognized gains from its mortgage loan holdings.

Other revenue decreased $1.0 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 included a $1.1 million recovery of miscellaneous costs.

As a result of the items mentioned above, revenues for AMERCO and its consolidated entities were $906.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with $839.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Listed below are revenues and earnings from operations at each of our operating segments for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and the second quarter of fiscal 2014. The insurance companies second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Moving and storage

 

 

 

 

Revenues

$

836,145

$

772,199

Earnings from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

260,496

 

226,109

Property and casualty insurance�

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

16,531

 

13,330

Earnings from operations

 

6,972

 

6,411

Life insurance��

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

55,123

 

54,673

Earnings from operations

 

8,531

 

7,542

Eliminations

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

(1,308)

 

(979)

Earnings from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

(163)

 

(96)

Consolidated results

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

906,491

 

839,223

Earnings from operations

 

275,836

 

239,966

Total costs and expenses increased $31.4 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014 with $29.6 million of that occurring at Moving and Storage.� Operating expenses for Moving and Storage increased $20.4 million with a significant portion of this coming from spending on personnel and operating costs associated with the U-Box program along with an increase in rental equipment maintenance. Commission expenses increased in relation to the associated revenues. Depreciation expense increased $16.1 million and gains from the disposal of property, plant and equipment increased $12.2 million. This resulted in a $3.9 million increase in depreciation expense, net. Conversely, lease expense decreased $6.0 million as a result of the Companys shift in financing new equipment on the balance sheet versus through operating leases.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations increased to $275.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with $240.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

 


Interest expense for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was $24.9 million, compared with $23.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 due to an increase in average borrowings partially offset by a decrease in average borrowing costs. In addition, we also had costs associated with the early extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 which included $3.8 million of fees and $0.3 million of transaction cost amortization related to defeased debt.

Income tax expense was $90.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with $78.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

As a result of the above mentioned items, earnings available to common shareholders were $156.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with $138.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 were $7.98, compared with $7.06 for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

The weighted average common shares outstanding basic and diluted were 19,584,194 for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with 19,554,633 for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Moving and Storage

Quarter Ended September 30, 2014 compared with the Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

Listed below are revenues for the major product lines at our Moving and Storage operating segment for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and the second quarter of fiscal 2014:

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Self-moving equipment rentals

$

654,528

$

599,657

Self-storage revenues

 

52,986

 

45,572

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 

68,043

 

65,379

Property management fees

 

5,796

 

5,292

Net investment and interest income

 

3,470

 

3,374

Other revenue

 

51,322

 

52,925

Moving and Storage revenue

$

836,145

$

772,199

Self-moving equipment rental revenues increased $54.9 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014 Revenue improvement is primarily from the upward trend of In-Town and one-way transactions in our truck and trailer fleets.� During the quarter we increased the amount of equipment available to rent to our customers and also continued to expand the distribution network through the addition of both Company-owned locations and independent dealerships.����

Self-storage revenues increased $7.4 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014 due primarily to an increase in the number of rooms rented.� The average monthly amount of occupied square feet increased by 14% during the second quarter of fiscal 2015 compared with the same period last year.� The growth in revenues and square feet rented comes from a combination of improved occupancy at existing locations as well as the addition of new facilities to the portfolio. Over the last twelve months we have added approximately 2.3 million net rentable square feet to the self-storage portfolio with over 0.7 million of that coming on during the second quarter.

Sales of self-moving and self-storage products and services increased $2.7 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014.� Increases were recognized in the sales of moving supplies and towing accessories and related installations.��

Other revenue decreased $1.6 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2014. Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 included a $1.1 million recovery of miscellaneous costs.

 


The Company owns and manages self-storage facilities. Self-storage revenues reported in the consolidated financial statements represent Company-owned locations only. Self-storage data for our owned storage locations follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands, except occupancy rate)

Room count as of September 30

 

219

 

197

Square footage as of September 30

 

19,314

 

17,044

Average number of rooms occupied

 

182

 

162

Average occupancy rate based on room count

 

84.1%

 

82.5%

Average square footage occupied

 

16,252

 

14,311

Total costs and expenses increased $29.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2014.� Operating expenses increased $20.4 million with a significant portion of this coming from spending on personnel and operating costs associated with the U-Box program along with an increase in rental equipment maintenance. Commission expenses increased in relation to the associated revenues. Depreciation expense increased $16.1 million and gains from the disposal property, plant and equipment increased $12.2 million. This resulted in a $3.9 million increase in depreciation expense, net. Conversely, lease expense decreased $6.0 million as a result of the Companys shift in financing new equipment on the balance sheet versus through operating leases.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations for the Moving and Storage operating segment before consolidation of the equity in the earnings of the insurance subsidiaries, increased to $260.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with $226.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Equity in the earnings of AMERCOs insurance subsidiaries was $10.1 million and $9.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations increased to $270.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015, compared with $235.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2014.

Property and Casualty Insurance

Quarter Ended June 30, 2014 compared with the Quarter Ended June 30, 2013

Net premiums were $12.5 million and $10.9 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. A significant portion of Repwests premiums are from policies sold in conjunction with U-Haul rental transactions. The premium increase corresponded with the increased moving and storage transactions at U-Haul during the same time period as well as from sales of Safestor through independent storage operators not owned or managed by U-Haul.

Net investment income was $4.1 million and $2.5 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase was due to investment gains of $0.8 million earned from the mortgage loan portfolio combined with additional income from an increased invested asset base.

Net operating expenses were $6.7 million and $4.4 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase was primarily due to additional commissions.

Benefits and losses incurred were $2.8 million and $2.5 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, pretax earnings from operations were $7.0 million and $6.4 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 


Life Insurance

Quarter Ended June 30, 2014 compared with the Quarter Ended June 30, 2013

Net premiums were $39.0 million and $39.4 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Medicare Supplement premiums decreased $0.9 million due to policy decrements exceeding new policies written and rate increases on existing policies. Life premiums increased $0.6 million primarily from sales of final expense life insurance. Annuity deposits were $28.6 million, a decrease of $5.0 million compared with the same period last year. Sales of the deferred annuity policies are accounted for as deposits on the balance sheet instead of premium income.

Net investment income was $14.5 million and $14.3 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Net operating expenses were flat at $5.6 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Benefits and losses incurred were $36.7 million and $35.5 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The variance was due to a $0.8 million increase in death and accident and health claims. In addition, interest credited to policyholders increased $0.4 million associated with added deferred annuity deposits. Medicare supplement incurred benefits were flat at $16.7 million.

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs (DAC), sales inducement asset (SIA) and the value of business acquired (VOBA) was $4.3 million and $6.1 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the second quarter of 2013 we recognized additional amortization related to older annuity policies; this additional amortization was not necessary during the quarter ended June 30, 2014.�

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, pretax earnings from operations were $8.5 million and $7.5 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

AMERCO and Consolidated Entities

Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 compared with the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013

Listed below on a consolidated basis are revenues for our major product lines for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and the first six months of fiscal 2014:

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Self-moving equipment rentals

$

1,229,009

$

1,120,580

Self-storage revenues

 

102,120

 

87,671

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 

142,522

 

136,070

Property management fees

 

11,473

 

10,453

Life insurance premiums

 

76,971

 

80,510

Property and casualty insurance premiums

 

22,081

 

18,833

Net investment and interest income

 

42,902

 

38,949

Other revenue

 

98,368

 

95,114

Consolidated revenue

$

1,725,446

$

1,588,180

Self-moving equipment rental revenues increased $108.4 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014.� Revenue improvement is primarily from the growth of In-Town and one-way transactions in our truck and trailer fleets.� During the first six months of fiscal 2015 we increased the amount of equipment available to rent to our customers and also continued to expand the distribution network through the addition of both Company-owned locations and independent dealerships.

 


Self-storage revenues increased $14.4 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014. The average monthly amount of occupied square feet increased by 14% during the first six months of fiscal 2015 compared with the same period last year.� The growth in revenues and square feet rented comes from a combination of improved occupancy at existing locations as well as the addition of new facilities to the portfolio. Over the last twelve months, we have added approximately 2.3 million net rentable square feet to the self-storage portfolio with over 1.1 million of that coming on during the first six months of fiscal 2015.

Sales of self-moving and self-storage products and services increased $6.5 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014. Increases were recognized in the sales of moving supplies, propane and towing accessories and related installations.

Life insurance premiums decreased $3.5 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014, primarily due to reduced life and Medicare supplement premiums.

Property and casualty insurance premiums increased $3.2 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014, due to an increase in Safestor and Safetow sales which reflects the increased equipment and storage rental transactions.

Net investment and interest income increased $4.0 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2015. Compared with the same period last year, Life Insurance recognized increased investment income due to a larger invested asset base while Moving and Storage and Property and Casualty Insurance recognized gains from its mortgage loan holdings.

Other revenue increased $3.3 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014 primarily from the expansion of new business initiatives including our U-BoxTM program.

As a result of the items mentioned above, revenues for AMERCO and its consolidated entities were $1,725.4 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015, as compared with $1,588.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Listed below are revenues and earnings from operations at each of our operating segments for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and the first six months of fiscal 2014. The insurance companies first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Moving and storage

 

 

 

 

Revenues

$

1,591,066

$

1,456,602

Earnings from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

471,253

 

420,117

Property and casualty insurance�

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

28,943

 

23,773

Earnings from operations

 

10,994

 

10,801

Life insurance��

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

107,743

 

109,452

Earnings from operations

 

13,106

 

11,602

Eliminations

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

(2,306)

 

(1,647)

Earnings from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

(318)

 

(178)

Consolidated results

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

1,725,446

 

1,588,180

Earnings from operations

 

495,035

 

442,342

 


Total costs and expenses increased $84.6 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014 with $83.3 million of that occurring at Moving and Storage. Operating expenses for the Moving and Storage operating segment increased $64.0 million primarily from spending on personnel, rental equipment maintenance and operating costs associated with the U-Box program. Commission expenses increased in relation to the associated revenues. Depreciation expense, net, increased $7.5 million while lease expense decreased $10.6 million as a result of the Companys shift in financing new equipment on the balance sheet rather than through operating leases.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations increased to $495.0 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015, as compared with $442.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Interest expense for the first six months of fiscal 2015 was $49.0 million, compared with $46.4 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014 due to an increase in average borrowings partially offset by a decrease in average borrowing costs. In addition we also had costs associated with the early extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of fiscal 2015 which included $3.8 million of fees and $0.3 million of transaction cost amortization related to defeased debt.

Income tax expense was $161.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with $144.9 million for first six months of fiscal 2014 due to higher pretax earnings for the first six months of fiscal 2015.

Basic and diluted earnings per common share for the first six months of fiscal 2015 were $14.34, compared with $12.84 for the first six months of fiscal 2014.

The weighted average common shares outstanding basic and diluted were 19,580,997 for the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with 19,550,128 for the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Moving and Storage

Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 compared with the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013

Listed below are revenues for the major product lines at our Moving and Storage operating segment for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and the first six months of fiscal 2014:

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Self-moving equipment rentals

$

1,230,695

$

1,121,740

Self-storage revenues

 

102,120

 

87,671

Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales

 

142,522

 

136,070

Property management fees

 

11,473

 

10,453

Net investment and interest income

 

7,947

 

6,783

Other revenue

 

96,309

 

93,885

Moving and Storage revenue

$

1,591,066

$

1,456,602

Self-moving equipment rental revenues increased $109.0 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014.� Revenue improvement is primarily from the growth of In-Town and one-way transactions in our truck and trailer fleets.� During the first six months of fiscal 2015 we increased the amount of equipment available to rent to our customers and also continued to expand the distribution network through the addition of both Company-owned locations and independent dealerships.

Self-storage revenues increased $14.4 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014. The average monthly amount of occupied square feet increased by 14% during the first six months of fiscal 2015 compared with the same period last year.� The growth in revenues and square feet rented comes from a combination of improved occupancy at existing locations as well as the addition of new facilities to the portfolio. Over the last twelve months, we have added approximately 2.3 million net rentable square feet to the self-storage portfolio with over 1.1 million of that coming on during the first six months of fiscal 2015.

 


Sales of self-moving and self-storage products and services increased $6.5 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014. Increases were recognized in the sales of moving supplies, propane and towing accessories and related installations.

Net investment and interest income increased $1.2 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2015 primarily due to gains recognized from mortgage loan holdings.

Other revenue increased $2.4 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014 primarily from the expansion of new business initiatives including our BoxTM program.

The Company owns and manages self-storage facilities. Self-storage revenues reported in the consolidated financial statements represent Company-owned locations only. Self-storage data for our owned storage locations follows:

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands, except occupancy rate)

Room count as of September 30

 

219

 

197

Square footage as of September 30

 

19,314

 

17,044

Average number of rooms occupied

 

178

 

158

Average occupancy rate based on room count

 

83.2%

 

81.3%

Average square footage occupied

 

15,794

 

13,880

Total costs and expenses increased $83.3 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014.� Operating expenses increased $64.0 million primarily coming from spending on personnel, rental equipment maintenance and operating costs associated with the U-Box program. Commission expenses increased in relation to the associated revenues. Depreciation expense, before gains on the disposal of equipment, increased $31.1 million while gains on the disposals increased by $23.6 million. Lease expense decreased $10.6 million as a result of the Companys continued trend in financing new equipment on the balance sheet rather than through operating leases.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations for the Moving and Storage operating segment before consolidation of the equity in the earnings of the insurance subsidiaries increased to $471.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with $420.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Equity in the earnings of AMERCOs insurance subsidiaries was $15.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with $14.6 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations increased to $486.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with $434.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2014.

Property and Casualty Insurance

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 compared with the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

Net premiums were $22.1 million and $18.8 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.� A significant portion of Repwests premiums are from policies sold in conjunction with U-Haul rental transactions. The premium increase corresponded with increased moving and storage transactions at U-Haul during the same time period.

Net investment income was $6.9 million and $4.9 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase was due to investment gains of earned from the mortgage loan portfolio combined with additional income from an increased invested asset base.

Net operating expenses were $12.5 million and $8.5 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase was primarily due to an increase in commissions.

Benefits and losses incurred were $5.4 million and $4.5 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively as a result of increases related to additional Safestor policies written.

 


As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, pretax earnings from operations were $11.0 million and $10.8 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Life Insurance

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 compared with the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013

Net premiums were $77.0 million and $80.5 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.� Life and immediate annuity premiums decreased $1.4 million resulting from decreased sales of single premium life and discontinued sales of immediate annuities. Medicare supplement premiums decreased by $2.0 million due to a reduction in the in force business offset by new sales. Annuity deposits decreased by $0.3 million; accounted for on balance sheet as deposits rather than premiums.

Net investment income was $28.5 million and $27.5 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. There was an increase of $3.1 million of investment income due to a larger invested asset base offset by a $2.1 million decrease in realized gains recognized on sales of investments.

Net operating expenses were $11.3 million and $11.9 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The variance was primarily due to a reduced Medicare supplement, single premium life and immediate annuity commissions resulting from a lower Medicare supplement policy base and decreased sales.

Benefits and losses incurred were $74.9 million and $76.2 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Medicare supplement benefits decreased by $2.5 million due to reduced policies in force and lower benefit ratios. As a result of our larger base of annuity polices, we recognized an increase in interest credited to policyholders of $1.0 million.� All other lines accounted for a $0.2 million increase.

Amortization of DAC, SIA and VOBA were $8.5 million and $9.7 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. A decrease over the prior year was primarily a result of additional amortization taken last year on older annuity and Medicare Supplement blocks offset by an increase in amortization associated with our life insurance businesses.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, pretax earnings from operations were $13.1 million and $11.6 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We believe our current capital structure is a positive factor that will enable us to pursue our operational plans and goals, and provide us with sufficient liquidity for the foreseeable future. A majority of our obligations currently in place mature between fiscal years 2016 and 2019. However, since there are many factors which could affect our liquidity, including some which are beyond our control, there is no assurance that future cash flows and liquidity resources will be sufficient to meet our outstanding debt obligations and our other future capital needs.

 


At September 30, 2014, cash and cash equivalents totaled $849.1 million, compared with $495.1 million on March 31, 2014. The assets of our insurance subsidiaries are generally unavailable to fulfill the obligations of non-insurance operations (AMERCO, U-Haul and Real Estate). As of September 30, 2014 (or as otherwise indicated), cash and cash equivalents, other financial assets (receivables, short-term investments, other investments, fixed maturities, and related party assets) and debt obligations of each operating segment were:

 

 

Moving & Storage

 

Property & Casualty Insurance (a)

 

Life Insurance (a)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents

$

833,402

$

8,364

$

7,380

Other financial assets

 

227,759

 

408,531

 

1,255,595

Debt obligations

 

2,382,323

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) As of June 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

At September 30, 2014, our Moving and Storage operating segment had additional liquidity available under existing credit facilities of $88.0 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $4.4 million in the first six months of fiscal 2015 compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014 primarily due to an increase in federal income tax payments partially offset by an improvement in earnings.���

Net cash used in investing activities increased $95.8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2015, compared with the first six months of fiscal 2014. Purchases of property, plant and equipment, which are reported net of cash from leases, increased $203.6 million. Cash from the sales of property, plant and equipment increased $84.2 million largely due to an increase in fleet sales.

Net cash provided by financing activities increased $242.6 million in the first six months of fiscal 2015, as compared with the first six months of fiscal 2015 primarily driven by increased borrowings of $368.8 million offset by an increase in repayments of $104.5 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources and Requirements of Our Operating Segments

Moving and Storage

To meet the needs of our customers, U-Haul maintains a large fleet of rental equipment. Capital expenditures have primarily reflected new rental equipment acquisitions and the buyouts of existing fleet from leases. The capital to fund these expenditures has historically been obtained internally from operations and the sale of used equipment and externally from debt and lease financing. In the future, we anticipate that our internally generated funds will be used to service the existing debt and fund operations. U-Haul estimates that during fiscal 2015, we will reinvest in our truck and trailer rental fleet approximately $400 million, net of equipment sales excluding any lease buyouts. Through the first six months of fiscal 2015, we have invested, net of sales, approximately $275 million before any lease buyouts in our truck and trailer fleet of this projected amount. Fleet investments in fiscal 2015 and beyond will be dependent upon several factors including availability of capital, the truck rental environment and the used-truck sales market. We anticipate that the fiscal 2015 investments will be funded largely through debt financing, external lease financing and cash from operations. Management considers several factors including cost and tax consequences when selecting a method to fund capital expenditures. Our allocation between debt and lease financing can change from year to year based upon financial market conditions which may alter the cost or availability of financing options.

 


Real Estate has traditionally financed the acquisition of self-storage properties to support U-Haul's growth through debt financing and funds from operations and sales. Our plan for the expansion of owned storage properties includes the acquisition of existing self-storage locations from third parties, the acquisition and development of bare land, and the acquisition and redevelopment of existing buildings not currently used for self-storage. We are funding these development projects through internally generated funds. For the first six months of fiscal 2015, we invested approximately $181 million in real estate acquisitions, new construction and renovation and repair. For fiscal 2015, the timing of new projects will be dependent upon several factors including the entitlement process, availability of capital, weather, and the identification and successful acquisition of target properties. U-Haul's growth plan in self-storage also includes the expansion of the eMove program, which does not require significant capital.

Net capital expenditures (purchases of property, plant and equipment less proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and lease proceeds) were $338.7 million and $281.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. The components of our net capital expenditures are provided in the following table:

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30, 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(In thousands)

Purchases of rental equipment

$

535,828

$

383,141

Equipment lease buyouts

 

40,448

 

11,868

Purchases of real estate, construction and renovations

 

181,028

 

155,224

Other capital expenditures

 

24,122

 

27,617

Gross capital expenditures

 

781,426

 

577,850

Less: Lease proceeds

 

(182,075)

 

(120,179)

Less: Sales of property, plant and equipment

 

(260,659)

 

(176,453)

Net capital expenditures

 

338,692

 

281,218

The Moving and Storage operating segment continues to hold significant cash and has access to additional liquidity. Management may invest these funds in our existing operations, expand our product lines or pursue external opportunities in the self-moving and storage market place or reduce existing indebtedness where possible.

Property and Casualty Insurance

State insurance regulations restrict the amount of dividends that can be paid to stockholders of insurance companies. As a result, Property and Casualty Insurances assets are generally not available to satisfy the claims of AMERCO or its legal subsidiaries.

We believe that stockholders equity at Property and Casualty remains sufficient and we do not believe that its ability to pay ordinary dividends to AMERCO will be restricted per state regulations.

Property and Casualty stockholders equity was $159.6 million and $146.8 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The increase resulted from net earnings of $7.2 million and an increase in other comprehensive income of $5.6 million. Property and Casualty Insurance does not use debt or equity issues to increase capital and therefore has no direct exposure to capital market conditions other than through its investment portfolio.

Life Insurance

Life Insurance manages its financial assets to meet policyholder and other obligations including investment contract withdrawals and deposits. Life Insurances net deposits for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 were $47.5 million. State insurance regulations restrict the amount of dividends that can be paid to stockholders of insurance companies. As a result, Life Insurances funds are generally not available to satisfy the claims of AMERCO or its legal subsidiaries.

 


Life Insurances stockholders equity was $260.3 million and $226.7 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The increase resulted from net earnings of $8.5 million and an increase in other comprehensive income of $25.1 million. Life Insurance has not historically used debt or equity issues to increase capital and therefore has not had a direct exposure to capital market conditions other than through its investment portfolio. Oxford is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system and has the ability to borrow funds through this facility. We believe this provides Life Insurance an additional option for liquidity.

Cash Provided from Operating Activities by Operating Segments

Moving and Storage

Net cash provided from operating activities were $458.2 million and $468.8 million for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively primarily due to an increase in federal income tax payments partially offset by an improvement in earnings.

Property and Casualty Insurance

Net cash provided by operating activities were $6.9 million and $2.1 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in cash provided in the 2014 period was primarily due to the purchase of related party assets in the 2013 period.

Property and Casualty Insurances cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment portfolio amounted to $27.6 million and $35.5 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This balance reflects funds in transition from maturity proceeds to long term investments. Management believes this level of liquid assets, combined with budgeted cash flow, is adequate to meet foreseeable cash needs. Capital and operating budgets allow Property and Casualty Insurance to schedule cash needs in accordance with investment and underwriting proceeds.

Life Insurance

Net cash provided by operating activities were $13.8 million and $12.5 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in cash provided was attributable to the reduction in commission and federal income tax expense.

In addition to cash flows from operating activities and financing activities, a substantial amount of liquid funds are available through Life Insurances short-term portfolio. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to $33.4 million and $39.6 million, respectively. Management believes that the overall sources of liquidity are adequate to meet foreseeable cash needs.

Liquidity and Capital Resources - Summary

We believe we have the financial resources needed to meet our business plans including our working capital needs. We continue to hold significant cash and have access to existing credit facilities and additional liquidity to meet our anticipated capital expenditure requirements for investment in our rental fleet, rental equipment and storage acquisitions and build outs.

Our borrowing strategy is primarily focused on asset-backed financing and rental equipment operating leases. As part of this strategy, we seek to ladder maturities and hedge floating rate loans through the use of interest rate swaps. While each of these loans typically contains provisions governing the amount that can be borrowed in relation to specific assets, the overall structure is flexible with no limits on overall Company borrowings. Management feels it has adequate liquidity between cash and cash equivalents and unused borrowing capacity in existing credit facilities to meet the current and expected needs of the Company over the next several years. At September 30, 2014, we had liquidity availability under existing credit facilities of $88.0 million. It is possible that circumstances beyond our control could alter the ability of the financial institutions to lend us the unused lines of credit. We believe that there are additional opportunities for leverage in our existing capital structure. For a more detailed discussion of our long-term debt and borrowing capacity, please see Note 4, Borrowings of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 


Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are measured and classified based upon a three tiered approach to valuation. ASC 820 requires that financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value be classified and disclosed in a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 category. For more information, please see Note 13, Fair Value Measurements of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.�

The available-for-sale securities held by the Company are recorded at fair value. These values are determined primarily from actively traded markets where prices are based either on direct market quotes or observed transactions. Liquidity is a factor considered during the determination of the fair value of these securities. Market price quotes may not be readily available for certain securities or the market for them has slowed or ceased. In situations where the market is determined to be illiquid, fair value is determined based upon limited available information and other factors including expected cash flows. At September 30, 2014, we had $1.0 million of available-for-sale assets classified in Level 3.

The interest rate swaps held by us as hedges against interest rate risk for our variable rate debt are recorded at fair value. These values are determined using pricing valuation models which include broker quotes for which significant inputs are observable. They include adjustments for counterparty credit quality and other deal-specific factors, where appropriate and are classified as Level 2.

Disclosures about Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

Our estimates as to future contractual obligations have not materially changed from the disclosure included under the subheading Disclosures About Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments in Part II, Item 7, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company uses off-balance sheet arrangements in situations where management believes that the economics and sound business principles warrant their use.

We utilize operating leases for certain rental equipment and facilities with terms expiring substantially through 2019. In the event of a shortfall in proceeds from the sales of the underlying rental equipment assets, we have guaranteed $72.3 million of residual values at September 30, 2014 for these assets at the end of their respective lease terms. We have been leasing rental equipment since 1987. To date, we have not experienced residual value shortfalls related to these leasing arrangements. Using the average cost of fleet related debt as the discount rate, the present value of our minimum lease payments and residual value guarantees were $159.8 million at September 30, 2014.

Historically, we have used off-balance sheet arrangements in connection with the expansion of our self-storage business. For more information please see Note 9, Related Party Transactions of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. These arrangements were primarily used when the Companys overall borrowing structure was more limited. The Company does not face similar limitations currently and off-balance sheet arrangements have not been utilized in our self-storage expansion in recent years. In the future, we will continue to identify and consider off-balance sheet opportunities to the extent such arrangements would be economically advantageous to us and our stockholders.

We currently manage the self-storage properties owned or leased by SAC Holdings, Mercury, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, Galaxy, and Private Mini pursuant to a standard form of management agreement, under which we receive a management fee of between 4% and 10% of the gross receipts plus reimbursement for certain expenses. We received management fees, exclusive of reimbursed expenses, of $15.2 million and $15.7 million from the above mentioned entities during the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. This management fee is consistent with the fee received for other properties we previously managed for third parties. SAC Holdings, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, Galaxy and Private Mini are substantially controlled by Blackwater. Blackwater is wholly-owned by Mark V. Shoen, a significant stockholder of AMERCO. Mercury is substantially controlled by Mark V. Shoen. James P. Shoen, a significant shareholder and director of AMERCO and an estate planning trust benefitting the Shoen children have an interest in Mercury.

 


We lease space for marketing company offices, vehicle repair shops and hitch installation centers from subsidiaries of SAC Holdings, 5 SAC and Galaxy. Total lease payments pursuant to such leases were $1.3 million in the first six months of both fiscal 2015 and 2014. The terms of the leases are similar to the terms of leases for other properties owned by unrelated parties that are leased to us.

At September 30, 2014, subsidiaries of SAC Holdings, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, Galaxy and Private Mini acted as U-Haul independent dealers. The financial and other terms of the dealership contracts with the aforementioned companies and their subsidiaries are substantially identical to the terms of those with our other independent dealers whereby commissions are paid by us based on equipment rental revenues. We paid the above mentioned entities $30.1 million and $28.6 million in commissions pursuant to such dealership contracts during the first six months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.

During the first six months of fiscal 2015, subsidiaries of ours held various junior unsecured notes of SAC Holdings. Substantially all of the equity interest of SAC Holdings is controlled by Blackwater. We do not have an equity ownership interest in SAC Holdings. We recorded interest income of $3.4 million and $3.7 million, and received cash interest payments of $3.3 million and $13.9 million, from SAC Holdings during the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, SAC Holdings made a payment of $10.4 million to reduce its outstanding deferred interest payable to AMERCO. The largest aggregate amount of notes receivable outstanding during the first six months of fiscal 2015 was $71.5 million and the aggregate notes receivable balance at September 30, 2014 was $71.0 million. In accordance with the terms of these notes, SAC Holdings may prepay the notes without penalty or premium at any time. We received repayments of $20.2 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 on these notes and interest receivables. After this repayment the scheduled maturities of these notes are 2017.

These agreements along with notes with subsidiaries of SAC Holdings, 4 SAC, 5 SAC, Galaxy and Private Mini, excluding Dealer Agreements, provided revenues of $16.5 million, expenses of $1.3 million and cash flows of $17.5 million during the first six months of fiscal 2015. Revenues and commission expenses related to the Dealer Agreements were $138.9 million and $30.1 million, respectively during the first six months of fiscal 2015.

Fiscal 2015 Outlook

We will continue to focus our attention on increasing transaction volume and improving pricing, product and utilization for self-moving equipment rentals. Maintaining an adequate level of new investment in our truck fleet is an important component of our plan to meet our operational goals. Revenue in the U-Move program could be adversely impacted should we fail to execute in any of these areas. Even if we execute our plans, we could see declines in revenues due to unforeseen events including adverse economic conditions that are beyond our control.

With respect to our storage business, we have added new locations and expanded at existing locations. In fiscal 2015, we are looking to continue to acquire new locations, complete current projects and increase occupancy in our existing portfolio of locations. New projects and acquisitions will be considered and pursued if they fit our long-term plans and meet our financial objectives. In the current environment, we have focused fewer resources on new construction than in recent history. We will continue to invest capital and resources in the U-Box storage container program throughout fiscal 2015.

Property and Casualty Insurance will continue to provide loss adjusting and claims handling for U-Haul and underwrite components of the Safemove, Safetow, Safemove Plus, Safestor and Safestor Mobile protection packages to U-Haul customers.

Life Insurance is pursuing its goal of expanding its presence in the senior market through the sales of its Medicare supplement, life and annuity policies. This strategy includes growing its agency force, expanding its new product offerings, and pursuing business acquisition opportunities.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates. To mitigate these risks, we may utilize derivative financial instruments, among other strategies. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

 


Interest Rate Risk

The exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our variable rate debt obligations and one variable rate operating lease.� We have used interest rate swap agreements and forward swaps to reduce our exposure to changes in interest rates. We enter into these arrangements with counterparties that are significant financial institutions with whom we generally have other financial arrangements. We are exposed to credit risk should these counterparties not be able to perform on their obligations.

 

Notional Amount

 

 

Fair Value

 

Effective Date

 

Expiration Date

 

Fixed Rate

 

Floating Rate

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

219,168

 

$

(25,629)

 

8/18/2006

 

8/10/2018

 

5.43%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

6,750

(a)

 

(156)

 

8/15/2008

 

6/15/2015

 

3.62%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

6,572

 

 

(190)

 

8/29/2008

 

7/10/2015

 

4.04%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

10,193

 

 

(359)

 

9/30/2008

 

9/10/2015

 

4.16%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

5,600

(a)

 

(131)

 

3/30/2009

 

3/30/2016

 

2.24%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

6,476

(a)

 

(174)

 

8/15/2010

 

7/15/2017

 

2.15%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

13,125

(a)

 

(392)

 

6/1/2011

 

6/1/2018

 

2.38%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

24,750

(a)

 

(369)

 

8/15/2011

 

8/15/2018

 

1.86%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

10,000

(a)

 

(115)

 

9/12/2011

 

9/10/2018

 

1.75%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

11,582

(b)

 

7

 

3/28/2012

 

3/28/2019

 

1.42%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

15,938

 

 

95

 

4/16/2012

 

4/1/2019

 

1.28%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

30,938

 

 

554

 

1/15/2013

 

12/15/2019

 

1.07%

 

1 Month LIBOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) forward swap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) operating lease

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2014, we had $751.7 million of variable rate debt obligations and a $11.6 million variable rate operating lease. If LIBOR were to increase 100 basis points, the increase in interest expense on the variable rate debt would decrease future earnings and cash flows by $4.0 million annually (after consideration of the effect of the above derivative contracts.)

Additionally, our insurance subsidiaries fixed income investment portfolios expose us to interest rate risk. This interest rate risk is the price sensitivity of a fixed income security to changes in interest rates. As part of our insurance companies asset and liability management, actuaries estimate the cash flow patterns of our existing liabilities to determine their duration. These outcomes are compared to the characteristics of the assets that are currently supporting these liabilities assisting management in determining an asset allocation strategy for future investments that management believes will mitigate the overall effect of interest rates.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates relates primarily to our Canadian business. Approximately 5.7% and 5.8% of our revenue was generated in Canada during the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. The result of a 10.0% change in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar would not be material to net income. We typically do not hedge any foreign currency risk since the exposure is not considered material.

 


Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results of operations. We may make additional written or oral forward-looking statements from time to time in filings with the SEC or otherwise. We believe such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of the safe-harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Such statements may include, but are not limited to, projections of revenues, earnings or loss, estimates of capital expenditures, plans for future operations, products or services, financing needs and plans, our perceptions of our legal positions and anticipated outcomes of government investigations and pending litigation against us, liquidity, goals and strategies, plans for new business, storage occupancy, growth rate assumptions, pricing, costs, and access to capital and leasing markets as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing. The words believe, expect, anticipate, estimate, project and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Factors that could significantly affect results include, without limitation, the degree and nature of our competition; our leverage; general economic conditions; fluctuations in our costs to maintain and update our fleet and facilities; the limited number of manufacturers that supply our rental trucks; our ability to effectively hedge our variable interest rate debt; that we are controlled by a small contingent of stockholders; risks relating to our notes receivable from SAC Holding and Private Mini; fluctuations in quarterly results and seasonality; changes in, and our compliance with, government regulations, particulary environmental regulations; our reliance on our third party dealer network; liability claims relating to our rental vehicles and equipment; our ability to attract, motivate and retain key employees; reliance on our automated systems and the internet; our credit ratings; our ability to recover under reinsurance arrangements and other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K in Item 1A, Risk Factors and in this Quarterly Report or the other documents we file with the SEC. The above factors as well as other statements in this Quarterly Report and in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, could contribute to or cause such risks or uncertainties, or could cause our stock price to fluctuate dramatically. Consequently, the forward-looking statements should not be regarded as representations or warranties by us that such matters will be realized. We assume no obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, unforeseen events, changed circumstances or otherwise.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Attached as exhibits to this Quarterly Report are certifications of our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), which are required in accordance with Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act. This "Controls and Procedures" section includes information concerning the controls and procedures evaluation referred to in the certifications and it should be read in conjunction with the certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented in this section.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Companys management, with the participation of the CEO and CAO, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys "disclosure controls and procedures" (as such term is defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) (Disclosure Controls) as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report. Our Disclosure Controls are designed to reasonably assure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Our Disclosure Controls are also designed to reasonably assure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CAO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon the controls evaluation, our CEO and CAO have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our Disclosure Controls were effective related to the above stated design purposes.

 


Inherent Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

The Company's management, including our CEO and CAO, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system's objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have not been any changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) during the most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II Other information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The discussion of legal proceedings in Note 8 to the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We are not aware of any material updates to the risk factors described in the Companys previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.


 


Item 6. Exhibits

The following documents are filed as part of this report:

 

Exhibit Number

Description

Page or Method of Filing

3.1

Restated Articles of Incorporation of AMERCO

Incorporated by reference to AMERCOs Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 5, 2013, file no. 1-11255

 

3.2

Restated Bylaws of AMERCO

Incorporated by reference to AMERCOs Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 5, 2013, file no. 1-11255

 

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Edward J. Shoen, President and Chairman of the Board of AMERCO

 

Filed herewith

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Jason A. Berg, Principal Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of AMERCO

 

Filed herewith

32.1

Certificate of Edward J. Shoen, President and Chairman of the Board of AMERCO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Furnished herewith

32.2

Certificate of Jason A. Berg, Principal Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of AMERCO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Furnished herewith

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

 

Filed herewith

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

 

Filed herewith

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

 

Filed herewith

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

 

Filed herewith

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

 

Filed herewith

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

 

Filed herewith

 


 


 

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.

 

 

AMERCO

 

 

 

 

Date: November 5, 2014

/s/ Edward J. Shoen

 

Edward J. Shoen

President and Chairman of the Board

(Duly Authorized Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: November 5, 2014

/s/ Jason A. Berg

 

Jason A. Berg

Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 


 


 


EXHIBIT 31.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification

I, Edward J. Shoen, certify that:

1.      I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of AMERCO (the Registrant);

2.      Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.      Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.      The Registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrants internal control over financial reporting; and

5.      The Registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrants auditors and the audit committee of the Registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrants internal control over financial reporting.
 

 

/s/ Edward J. Shoen

 

Edward J. Shoen

President and Chairman of the

Board of AMERCO

 

 

Date: November 5, 2014

 

 


EXHIBIT 31.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification

I, Jason A. Berg, certify that:

1.      I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of AMERCO (the Registrant);

2.      Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.      Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.      The Registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrants internal control over financial reporting; and

5.      The Registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrants auditors and the audit committee of the Registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrants internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

/s/ Jason A. Berg

 

Jason A. Berg

Principal Financial Officer and

Chief Accounting Officer of AMERCO

 

 

Date:� November 5, 2014

 

 


EXHIBIT 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 of AMERCO (the Company), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 2014 (the Report), I, Edward J. Shoen, President and Chairman of the Board of the Company, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1)      The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and

2)      The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

 

 

a Nevada corporation

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Edward J. Shoen

 

Edward J. Shoen

 

President and Chairman of the Board

 

 

 

 

Date: November 5, 2014

 

 

 


EXHIBIT 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 of AMERCO (the Company), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 2014 (the Report), I, Jason A. Berg, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1)      The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and

2)      The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

AMERCO

 

 

 

a Nevada corporation

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Jason A. Berg

 

Jason A. Berg

 

Principal Financial Officer and

 

Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

Date: November 5, 2014

 

 

 



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