- Current report filing (8-K)
23 February 2010 - 8:24AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2010 (February 18, 2010)
STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ohio
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000-19289
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31-1324304
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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518 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
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43215-3976
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (614) 464-5000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.
below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Section 2.
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Financial Information
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Item 2.02.
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On February 18, 2010, State Auto Financial Corporation (the
Company
) issued a press release disclosing the Companys results of operations for its fourth quarter and year
ended December 31, 2009 (the
Release
). The full text of the Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The Release included a non-GAAP financial measure, net income (loss) from operations per diluted share. Net income (loss) from operations differs from GAAP net income (loss) only by the exclusion of
realized capital gains (losses), net of applicable taxes, on investment activity for the periods being reported. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, GAAP net income (loss) was $0.36 per diluted share and $(0.02) per diluted
share, respectively, while net income (loss) from operations was $0.36 per diluted share and $0.53 per diluted share for these same respective periods. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, realized capital gains (losses), net of
applicable taxes, had no effect on GAAP net income per diluted share, while for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, realized capital gains (losses), net of applicable taxes, decreased the GAAP net income per diluted share by $0.55. For
the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, GAAP net income (loss) was $0.25 per diluted share and $(0.78) per diluted share, respectively, while net income (loss) from operations was $0.33 per diluted share and $(0.17) per diluted share for
these same respective periods. For the year ended December 31, 2009, realized capital gains (losses), net of applicable taxes, decreased the GAAP net income per diluted share by $0.08, and for the year ended December 31, 2008, realized
capital gains (losses), net of applicable taxes, increased the GAAP net loss per diluted share by $0.61.
Management uses net
income (loss) from operations because it believes this calculation better indicates the Companys operating performance than GAAP net income (loss) because net income (loss) from operations excludes the sometimes volatile realized capital
gains/losses, net of applicable federal income taxes, that can produce inconsistent results. Net income (loss) from operations provides a more consistent measure on which to predict future earnings of the Company.
Item 7.01.
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Regulation FD Disclosure.
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The
Companys management conducted a conference call on February 18, 2010, at approximately 10:00 a.m., EST, to review the Companys financial results for its further quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, and to respond to
questions from interested investors and financial analysts. A transcript of the conference call is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 9.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release issued by State Auto Financial Corporation on February 18, 2010, regarding results of operations for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31,
2009.
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99.2
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Transcript of conference call held by management of State Auto Financial Corporation on February 18, 2010.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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STATE AUTO FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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Date: February 22, 2010
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By
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/s/ James A. Yano
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Vice President and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release issued by State Auto Financial Corporation on February 18, 2010, regarding results of operations for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31,
2009.
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99.2
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Transcript of conference call held by management of State Auto Financial Corporation on February 18, 2010.
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