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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

Quarterly Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For Quarter Ended September 30, 2010

Commission File Number 1-9828

GAINSCO, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Texas		75-1617013
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3333 Lee Parkway, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas		75219
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(972) 629-4301

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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, 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 Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of the 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 ¨ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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

As of November 9, 2010 there were 4,780,007 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock ($.10 par value) outstanding.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements:

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009		1

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)		3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009		4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)		5

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		8

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		38

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		48

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		49

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		50

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		50

Item 6.	Exhibits		51

SIGNATURE			52

(i)

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


	September 30, 2010 (unaudited)		December 31, 2009
Assets
Investments (notes 2 and 3)
Bonds, available for sale – at fair value (amortized cost: $142,030 – 2010, $139,036 – 2009)	$	143,054		139,320
Bonds, trading – at fair value		—		323
Preferred stocks, available for sale – at fair value (cost: $2,928 – 2010, $4,947 – 2009)		2,658		4,235
Common stocks, available for sale – at fair value (cost: $215 – 2010, $466 – 2009)		273		551
Common stocks, trading – at fair value		252		—
Certificates of deposit – at fair value (amortized cost: $185 – 2010 and 2009)		185		185
Other long-term investments – at equity method, approximates fair value (cost: $617 – 2010, $1,068 – 2009)		617		1,068
Short-term investments – at fair value (amortized cost: $41,327 – 2010, $42,289 – 2009)		41,325		42,315

Total investments		188,364		187,997
Cash		2,068		1,616
Accrued investment income		1,474		1,570
Premiums receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts: $892 – 2010, $1,084 – 2009)		36,164		34,162
Reinsurance balances receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts: $0 – 2010, $130 – 2009)		205		463
Ceded unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses (note 8)		3,340		2,823
Deferred policy acquisition costs		6,531		6,438
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation: $9,032 – 2010, $8,478 – 2009)		1,371		1,764
Current Federal income taxes (note 1)		—		16
Deferred Federal income taxes (net of valuation allowance: $24,166 – 2010, $28,830 – 2009) (note 1)		1,900		137
Other assets		3,218		4,307
Goodwill		609		609

Total assets	$	245,244		241,902

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GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


	September 30, 2010 (unaudited)			December 31, 2009
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses (notes 1 and 8)	$	68,654			75,368
Unearned premiums		43,215			41,305
Accounts payable		6,365			5,605
Reinsurance balances payable		803			970
Note payable (note 5)		—			900
Subordinated debentures (note 6)		43,000			43,000
Current Federal income taxes (note 1)		1			—
Other liabilities		2,933			3,402
Cash overdraft		8,561			8,303

Total liabilities		173,532			178,853

Shareholders’ Equity (notes 9 and 11):
Common stock ($.10 par value, 12,500,000 shares authorized, 5,038,232 shares issued and 4,780,007 shares outstanding at September 30, 2010, and 5,039,432 shares issued and 4,782,898 shares outstanding at December 31, 2009)		504			504
Additional paid-in capital		154,112			154,072
Accumulated deficit		(79,529	)		(87,166	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (note 4)		810			(192	)
Treasury stock, at cost (258,225 shares at September 30, 2010 and 256,534 shares at December 31, 2009) (note 1)		(4,185	)		(4,169	)

Total shareholders’ equity		71,712			63,049

Commitments and contingencies (notes 1, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14 and 15)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	245,244			241,902

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)


	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
Revenues:

Net premiums earned (note 7)	$	37,984			47,363			117,003			141,503
Net investment income		1,373			1,704			4,363			5,059
Realized investment gains (losses) (notes 2 and 3), net:
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(38	)		(120	)		(385	)		(2,675	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses transferred to Other comprehensive loss		—			—			—			2,361
Other realized investment gains, net		442			811			2,062			1,514

Total realized investment gains, net		404			691			1,677			1,200

Agency revenues		2,614			3,430			8,040			10,014
Other (expense) income, net		(14	)		(3	)		12			(26	)

Total revenues		42,361			53,185			131,095			157,750


Expenses:

Claims and claims adjustment expenses (notes 1 and 8)		27,168			35,921			85,671			103,733
Policy acquisition costs		5,810			7,709			18,175			23,278
Underwriting and operating expenses		6,819			8,879			19,986			25,197
Interest expense (notes 5 and 6)		488			487			1,387			1,631

Total expenses		40,285			52,996			125,219			153,839


Income before Federal income taxes		2,076			189			5,876			3,911

Federal income taxes (note 1):
Current expense		34			20			128			83
Deferred benefit		(1,900	)		—			(1,900	)		—

Total income tax (benefit) expense		(1,866	)		20			(1,772	)		83


Net income	$	3,942			169			7,648			3,828


Income per common share (notes 1, 9 and 10):
Basic	$	.82			.04			1.60			.80

Diluted	$	.82			.04			1.60			.80


Weighted average common shares outstanding (notes 9 and 10):
Basic		4,780			4,785			4,781			4,785

Diluted		4,780			4,785			4,781			4,785

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income

(Amounts in thousands)


	Nine months ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited)					Twelve months ended December 31, 2009
Common stock:
Balance at beginning of period	$	504					2,519
Reverse stock split		—					(2,015	)

Balance at end of period	$	504					504


Additional paid-in capital:
Balance at beginning of period	$	154,072					151,740
Reverse stock split		—					2,015
Stock-based compensation expense		40					217
Accrual of restricted stock units (note 11)		—					100

Balance at end of period	$	154,112					154,072


Accumulated deficit:
Balance at beginning of period	$	(87,166	)				(91,250	)
Cumulative impact of adoption of ASC 320-10-65-1, net of tax (note 4)		(11	)				11
Net income		7,648		$	7,648		4,073		4,073

Balance at end of period	$	(79,529	)				(87,166	)


Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (note 4):
Balance at beginning of period	$	(192	)				(4,839	)
Cumulative impact of adoption of ASC 320-10-65-1, net of tax		11					(11	)
Other comprehensive income		991			991		4,658		4,658

Comprehensive income				$	8,639				8,731

Balance at end of period	$	810					(192	)


Treasury stock (note 9):
Balance at beginning of period	$	(4,169	)				(4,133	)
Purchase of treasury stock		(16	)				(36	)

Balance at end of period	$	(4,185	)				(4,169	)


Total shareholders’ equity at end of period	$	71,712					63,049

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2010			2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	7,648			3,828
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash (used for) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		2,372			1,780
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		385			314
Non-cash compensation expense		40			224
Realized gains (excluding other-than-impairments losses)		(2,171	)		(1,441	)
Realized losses (gains) on trading securities		109			(73	)
Realized gain on sale of property and equipment		(10	)		—
Deferred Federal income tax benefit		(1,900	)		—
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accrued investment income		96			(468	)
Premiums receivable		(2,002	)		(647	)
Reinsurance balances receivable		258			464
Ceded unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses		(517	)		(579	)
Deferred policy acquisition costs		(93	)		212
Other assets		1,300			703
Unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses		(6,714	)		2,494
Unearned premiums		1,910			1,221
Accounts payable		(1,240	)		1,371
Reinsurance balances payable		(167	)		(1,521	)
Other liabilities		(470	)		(176	)
Current Federal income taxes		17			25

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(1,149	)		7,731

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GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2010			2009
Cash flows from investing activities:
Bonds available for sale:
Sold	$	42,966			41,232
Matured		14,500			8,000
Purchased		(59,965	)		(81,946	)
Bonds trading sold		957			171
Bonds trading purchased		(514	)		(309	)
Preferred stocks sold		2,017			162
Preferred stocks purchased		—			(268	)
Preferred stocks trading sold		124			—
Preferred stocks trading purchased		(119	)		—
Common stocks sold		368			—
Common stocks trading sold		1,016			170
Common stocks trading purchased		(1,238	)		(289	)
Certificates of deposit matured		185			255
Certificates of deposit purchased		(185	)		(185	)
Securities sold but not settled		(265	)		—
Securities purchased but not settled		2,000			—
Other long-term investments proceeds		451			529
Net change in short term investments		533			23,948
Property and equipment purchased		(572	)		(379	)

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities		2,259			(8,909	)

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GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2010			2009
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal repayment		(900	)		—
Treasury stock purchased		(16	)		(9	)
Net change in cash overdraft		258			822

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities		(658	)		813


Net increase (decrease) in cash		452			(365	)
Cash at beginning of period		1,616			1,373

Cash at end of period	$	2,068			1,008

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

$1,415 and $1,684 in interest was paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively (notes 5 and 6).

$123 and $60 in Federal income tax payments were made during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (note 1).

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(1)

Background and Summary of Accounting Policies

(a)

Basis of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GAINSCO, INC. (“GAN”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “we”), MGA Insurance Company, Inc. (“MGA”), GAINSCO Service Corp. (“GSC”), Lalande Financial Group, Inc. (“Lalande”), National Specialty Lines, Inc. (“NSL”) and DLT Insurance Adjusters, Inc. (“DLT”). MGA has one wholly owned subsidiary, MGA Agency, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by GAINSCO, INC. and are unaudited, except for the balance sheet at December 31, 2009, which has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements at that date on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position as of September 30, 2010, the results of operations for each of the three and nine months periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, and the cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009. In addition, operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 is not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010.

Although management believes the unaudited interim related disclosures in these condensed consolidated financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted from pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(b)

Nature of Operations

The Company’s nonstandard personal auto products are primarily aligned with customers seeking to purchase basic coverage and limits of liability required by statutory requirements, or slightly higher. Our products include coverage for third party liability, for bodily injury and physical damage, as well as collision and comprehensive coverage for theft, physical damage and other perils for an insured’s vehicle. Within this context, we offer our product to a wide range of customers who present varying degrees of potential risk to the Company, and we strive to price our product to reflect this range of risk accordingly, in order to earn an underwriting profit. Simultaneously, when actuarially prudent, we attempt to position our product price to be competitive with other companies offering similar products to optimize our likelihood of securing our targeted customers. We offer flexible premium down payment, installment payment, late payment, and policy reinstatement plans that we believe help us secure new customers and retain exiting customers, while generating an additional source of income from fees that we charge for those services. We primarily write six-month policies in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada and New Mexico and both one month and six month policies in Texas, with one year policies in California and both six month and one year policies in South Carolina. The terms of policies we are permitted to offer varies in the states in which we operate.

GAN expects to use cash during the next twelve months primarily for: (1) interest on the Subordinated debentures and the credit agreement, (2) administrative expenses, (3) investments, and (4) a special one-time cash dividend to shareholders of approximately $4.8 million payable in November 2010 – see note 15 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The primary sources of cash to meet these obligations are assets held by GAN and dividends from its subsidiaries and the ability to draw from its $5.0 million bank credit agreement that renewed in November 2010. GAN believes the cash available from its short-term investments, dividends from its subsidiaries and advances from its $5.0 million bank credit agreement should be sufficient to meet its expected obligations for the next twelve months.

(c)

Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses

An insurance company generally makes claim payments as a result of accidents involving the risks insured under the insurance policies it issues. Months and sometimes years may elapse between the occurrence of an accident, reporting of the accident to the insurer and payment of the claim. Insurers record a liability for estimates of claims that will be paid for accidents reported to them, which are referred to as “case reserves.” In addition, since accidents are not always reported promptly upon occurrence and because the assessment of existing known claims may change over time with the development of new facts, circumstances and conditions, insurers estimate liabilities for such items, which are referred to as incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) reserves.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

We maintain reserves for the payment of claims and claim adjustment expenses for both case and IBNR under policies written by the insurance company subsidiary. These claims reserves are estimates, at a given point in time, of amounts that we expect to pay on incurred claims based on facts and circumstances then known. The amount of case claims reserves is primarily based upon a case-by-case evaluation of the type of claim involved, the circumstances surrounding the claim, and the policy provisions relating to the type of claim. The amount of IBNR claims reserves is estimated on the basis of historical information and anticipated future conditions by lines of insurance and actuarial review. Reserves for claim adjustment expenses are intended to cover the ultimate costs of settling claims, including investigation and defense of lawsuits resulting from such claims. Inflation is implicitly reflected in the reserving process through analysis of cost trends and review of historical reserve results.

The process of establishing claims reserves is imprecise and reflects significant judgmental factors. In many liability cases, significant periods of time, ranging up to several years or more, may elapse between the occurrence of an insured claim and the settlement of the claim. The actual emergence of claims and claim adjustment expenses may vary, perhaps materially, from the Company’s estimates thereof, because (a) estimates of liabilities are subject to large potential revisions, as the ultimate disposition of claims incurred prior to the financial statement date, whether reported or not, is subject to the outcome of events that have not yet occurred (e.g., jury decisions, court interpretations, legislative changes (even after coverage is written and reserves are initially set) that broaden liability and policy definitions and increase the severity of claims obligations, changes in the medical condition of claimants, public attitudes and social/economic conditions such as inflation), (b) estimates of claims do not make provision for extraordinary future emergence of new classes of claims or types of claims not sufficiently represented in the Company’s historical data base or which are not yet quantifiable, and (c) estimates of future costs are subject to the inherent limitation on the ability to predict the aggregate course of future events.

In determining our reserve estimates for nonstandard personal automobile insurance, for each financial reporting date we record our best estimate, which is a point estimate, of our overall unpaid claims and CAE for both current and prior accident years. Because the underlying processes require the use of estimates and professional actuarial judgment, establishing claims reserves is an inherently uncertain process. As our experience develops and we learn new information, our quarterly reserving process may produce revisions to our previously reported claims reserves, which we refer to as “development,” and such changes may be material. We recognize favorable development when we decrease our previous estimate of ultimate losses, which results in an increase in net income in the period recognized. We recognize unfavorable development when we increase our previous estimate of ultimate losses, which results in a decrease in net income in the period recognized. Accordingly, while we record our best estimate, our claims reserves are subject to potential variability.

As of September 30, 2010, the Company had $65,314,000 in net unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses (“C & CAE”) (Unpaid C & CAE of $68,654,000 less Ceded unpaid C & CAE of $3,340,000). This amount represents management’s best estimate of the ultimate liabilities. Significant changes in claims trends resulting from adverse economic conditions and other factors beyond the Company’s control increase the uncertainties which exist in the estimation process and could lead to inaccurate estimates of claim and claim adjustment expense.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(d)

Federal Income Taxes

The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated Federal income tax return. Deferred income tax items are accounted for under the “asset and liability” method which provides for temporary differences between the reported earnings for financial statement purposes and for tax purposes, primarily deferred policy acquisition costs, the discount on unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net operating loss carryforwards and the nondeductible portion of the change in unearned premiums. The Company made $123,000 in Federal income tax payments for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The Company made $60,000 in Federal income tax payments for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

As of September 30, 2010, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes estimated to aggregate $62,444,000. These net operating loss carryforwards of $1,273,000, $33,950,000, $13,687,000, $633,000 and $12,901,000, if not utilized, will expire in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2027, respectively. As of September 30, 2010, the deferred tax benefit as a result of the net operating loss carryforwards was $21,231,000, which is calculated by applying the current Federal statutory income tax rate of 34% against the net operating loss carryforwards of $62,444,000.

During the third quarter of 2010, the Company reduced the valuation allowance associated with the deferred tax asset by approximately $1,900,000. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) ASC 740-10, Income Taxes – Overall (“ASC 740-10”) requires positive evidence, such as taxable income over the most recent three-year period and other available objective and subjective evidence, for management to conclude that it is “more likely than not” that a portion or all of the deferred tax benefit will be realized. While both objective and subjective evidence are considered, objective evidence should generally be given more weight in the analysis under ASC 740-10. In making the determination, the Company considered all available evidence, including the fact that the Company had estimated cumulative taxable income for the three years ended September 30, 2010 of approximately $7,524,000. Based on a review of available evidence, management concluded that it is more likely than not that the Company will have future taxable income to utilize the $1,900,000 deferred tax asset prior to its expiration. As of September 30, 2010, the Company has a valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset of $24,166,000.

The Company does not record a valuation allowance relating to the net unrealized losses on investments, excluding those held for trading and common stocks, because it is more likely than not that these losses would reverse or be utilized in future periods. The Company has the ability and it is the Company’s intent to fully recover the principal, which could require the Company to hold these securities until their maturity; therefore, the Company considers the impairment to be temporary.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The amount of the deferred tax benefit that may ultimately be realized could be affected by changes in tax rates, changes to applicable tax carryforward periods or other statutory or regulatory changes that may limit or impair the value thereof.

The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 740-10-65, Income Taxes – Overall – Transition and Open Effective Date Information (“ASC 740-10-65”) on January 1, 2007. As a result, the Company recognized no additional liability or reduction in deferred tax benefit for uncertain tax benefits. As of September 30, 2010, the Company has not identified any uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740-10-65. The Company is subject to U.S. federal, state, local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for 2006 and subsequent years.

(e)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash, receivables, payables and debt instruments. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their respective fair values as they are either short-term in nature or carry interest rates which approximate market rates.

(f)

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share (“EPS”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 is based on a weighted average of the number of common shares outstanding during each year. Basic and diluted EPS is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Common stock equivalents related to stock options are excluded from the diluted EPS calculation if their effect would be anti-dilutive to EPS.

(g)

Treasury Stock

The Company records treasury stock in accordance with the “cost method” described in ASC 505-30, Equity – Treasury Stock (“ASC 505-30”). The Company held 258,225 and 256,534 shares of common stock as treasury stock at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. See note 10 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on shareholders’ equity.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(h)

Share-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation plans under the provisions of ASC 718-10-65, Stock Compensation – Overall – Transition and Open Effective Date Information (“ASC 718-10-65”) that focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for employee services and carries forward prior guidance for share-based payments for transactions with non-employees. Under the modified prospective transition method, the Company is required to recognize compensation cost, after the effective date, January 1, 2006, for the portion of all previously granted awards that were not vested and the vested portion of all new stock option grants and restricted stock. The compensation cost is based on whether the related service period and performance period achievements are considered probable at the time of measurement using the closing price of GAN’s Common Stock on the grant date, or if the grant has been subsequently modified, on the modification date. The Company recognizes expense relating to the fair value of stock-based employee compensation on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period which is generally the vesting period. Forfeitures of unvested stock grants are estimated and recognized as reduction of expense. See note 11 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on share-based compensation.

(i)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update Number 2010-06. This updated revised accounting guidance that clarifies and provides additional disclosure requirements related to recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements. The guidance requires separate disclosures for the amounts of significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements, along with an explanation for the transfers. Additionally, a separate disclosure is required for purchases, sales, issuances and settlements on a gross basis for Level 3 fair value measurements. The guidance also provides additional clarification for both the level of disaggregation reported for each class of assets or liabilities and disclosures of inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value for both recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements for assets and liabilities categorized as Level 2 or Level 3.

The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. Refer to note 3 for the information required to be disclosed upon our adoption of the guidance effective January 1, 2010. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the guidance effective January 1, 2011 will have on the disclosures made in our consolidated financial statements.

All other codified accounting standards and interpretations of those standards issued during 2010 did not relate to accounting policies and procedures pertinent to the Company at this time.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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(j)

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Previously, $696,000 was presented in Commissions payable as of December 31, 2009 and $391,000 has been reclassified to Reinsurance balances payable and $305,000 has been reclassified to Other liabilities as of September 30, 2010. Previously, $307,000 was presented in Premiums payable at December 31, 2009 and has been reclassified to Reinsurance balances payable as of September 30, 2010. These reclassifications had no effect on total assets, total liabilities, total shareholders’ equity, net income or net cash provided by operating activities as previously reported.

(2)

Investments

The following schedules summarize the components of net investment income:


	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
	(Amounts in thousands)
Fixed maturities	$	1,327			1,578			4,206			4,696
Preferred stock		84			81			226			143
Common stock		11			(66	)		33			22
Other long-term investments		(18	)		98			(106	)		75
Short-term investments		45			93			173			325

		1,449			1,784			4,532			5,261
Investment expenses		(76	)		(80	)		(169	)		(202	)

Net investment income	$	1,373			1,704			4,363			5,059

Our available for sale investment securities consist of fixed-income securities, which are classified at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in our financial statements as a separate component of shareholders’ equity on an after-tax basis. Our trading securities consist of hybrid redeemable preferred securities, which are carried at fair value with realized gains and losses reported in the current period’s earnings.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following schedules summarize the amortized cost and estimated fair values of investments in our investment portfolio:


	September 30, 2010
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Other-than- temporary impairments in AOCL (1)
	(Amounts in thousands)
Bonds, available for sale:
U.S. Treasury	$	5,334		210		—			5,544		—
U.S. government agencies		7,045		31		(2	)		7,074		—
Corporate bonds		97,641		2,721		(69	)		100,293		—
Asset backed		4,230		122		(1	)		4,351		—
Mortgage backed		27,780		464		(2,452	)		25,792		(1,064	)
Preferred stocks, available for sale		2,928		—		(270	)		2,658		—
Common stocks, available for sale		215		58		—			273		—
Common stocks, trading		252		—		—			252		—
Certificates of deposit		185		—		—			185		—
Other long-term investments		617		—		—			617		—
Short-term investments		41,327		7		(9	)		41,325		—

Total investments	$	187,554		3,613		(2,803	)		188,364		(1,064	)

(1)

Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment losses in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss,” or “AOCL,” which, from January 1, 2009, were not included in earnings under ASC 320-10-65.


	December 31, 2009
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Other-than- temporary impairments in AOCL (1)
	(Amounts in thousands)
Bonds available for sale:
U.S. Treasury	$	5,156		107		—			5,263		—
U.S. Government agencies		7,058		7		(82	)		6,983		—
Corporate bonds		82,608		3,031		(236	)		85,403		—
Asset backed		7,827		233		(18	)		8,042		—
Mortgage backed		36,387		459		(3,217	)		33,629		(2,266	)
Bonds, trading		323		—		—			323		—
Preferred stocks		4,947		29		(741	)		4,235		—
Common stocks, available for sale		466		85		—			551		—
Certificates of deposit		185		—		—			185		—
Other long-term investments		1,068		—		—			1,068		—
Short-term investments		42,289		29		(3	)		42,315		—

Total investments	$	188,314		3,980		(4,297	)		187,997		(2,266	)

(1)

Represents the amount of other-than-temporary impairment losses in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” or “AOCL” which, from January 1, 2009, were not included in earnings under ASC 320-10-65.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following schedules summarize the gross unrealized losses showing the length of time that investments have been continuously in an unrealized loss position:


	September 30, 2010
	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(Amounts in thousands)
U.S. Government agencies	$	2,999		2		—		—		2,999		2
Corporate bonds		8,483		69		—		—		8,483		69
Asset backed				—		112		1		112		1
Mortgage backed		1,392		2		7,114		2,450		8,506		2,452
Preferred stocks, available for sale				—		1,183		270		1,183		270
Short-term investments		7,144		9		—		—		7,144		9

Total temporarily impaired securities	$	20,018		82		8,409		2,721		28,427		2,803


	December 31, 2009
	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(Amounts in thousands)
U.S. Government agencies	$	3,976		82		—		—		3,976		82
Corporate bonds		9,458		95		2,182		141		11,640		236
Asset backed		—		—		642		18		642		18
Mortgage backed		5,204		68		9,285		3,149		14,489		3,217
Preferred stocks		75		421		2,131		320		2,206		741
Short-term investments		3,559		3		—		—		3,559		3

Total temporarily impaired securities	$	22,272		669		14,240		3,628		36,512		4,297

At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, approximately 79% and 72%, respectively, of the unrealized gross losses were with issuers rated as investment grade by Standard and Poor’s (S&P). The decline in the market value is primarily related to the disruption and lack of liquidity in the markets in which these securities trade, along with credit risk aversion by investors. Other important factors include (i) the slowing of prepayments in mortgage and asset backed securities and (ii) the significant decline in the 3 month London Interbank Offered Rate for U.S. dollar deposits (“LIBOR”) for securities with floating rate coupons since the purchase of these assets. At this time based upon information currently available, the Company has the ability and it is the Company’s intent to fully recover the principal, which could require the Company to hold these securities until their maturity; therefore, the Company considers the impairment to be temporary.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Investment securities are exposed to a number of factors, including general economic and business environment, changes in the credit quality of the issuer of the fixed income securities, changes in market conditions or disruptions in particular markets, changes in interest rates, or regulatory changes. Fair values of securities fluctuate based on the magnitude of changing market conditions. Our securities are issued by domestic entities and are backed either by collateral or the credit of the underlying issuer. Factors such as an economic downturn, disruptions in the credit markets, a regulatory change pertaining to the issuer’s industry, deterioration in the cash flows or the quality of assets of the issuer, or a change in the issuer’s marketplace may adversely affect our ability to collect principal and interest from the issuer. Both equity and fixed income securities have been affected over the past several years, and may be affected in the future, by significant external events. Credit rating downgrades, defaults, and impairments may result in write-downs in the value of the investment securities held by the Company. The Company regularly monitors its portfolio for pricing changes, which might indicate potential impairments, and performs reviews of securities with unrealized losses. In such cases, changes in fair value are evaluated to determine the extent to which such changes are attributable to (i) fundamental factors specific to the issuer, such as financial conditions, business prospects or other factors, or (ii) market-related factors, such as interest rates.

In order to determine whether it is appropriate in an accounting period to recognize other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) with respect to a portfolio security which has experienced a decline in fair value and as to which the Company has the ability and intent to fully recover principal, the Company considers all available evidence and applies judgment. With corporate debt issues, firm specific performance, industry trends, legislative and regulatory changes, government initiatives, and the macroeconomic environment all play a role in the evaluation process. With respect to asset backed securities (including mortgage backed securities), the Company uses individual cash flow modeling in addition to other available information. In the case of securities as to which the Company has the ability and intent to fully recover principal, if all scheduled principal and interest is expected to be received on a timely basis using the current best estimates of material inputs, such as default frequencies, severities, and prepayment speeds, generally no OTTI would be recognized unless other factors suggest that it would be appropriate to do so. The principal factors that the Company considers in this analysis are the extent to which the fair value of the security has declined, the ratings given to the security by recognized rating agencies, trends in those ratings, and information available to the Company from securities analysts and other commentators, public reports and other credible information.

At September 30, 2010, the Company had $5,477,000 in nonprime collateralized mortgage obligations (Alt-A securities) with S&P ratings of 8% AA+, 44% CC and 48% D. At December 31, 2009, the Company had $7,278,000 in Alt-A securities with S&P ratings of 21% AAA, 8% AA+ and 71% CCC. The carrying value and fair value of these investments were $5,061,000 and $3,640,000, respectively, at September 30, 2010 compared to $6,840,000 and $4,894,000, respectively, at December 31, 2009.

As of September 30, 2010, included in the Company’s fixed income portfolio are hybrid securities with a carrying value of $11,517,000 and fair value of $12,112,000 as compared to $5,683,000 and $6,693,000 as of December 31, 2009, respectively. A hybrid security as used here is one where the issuer of the debt instrument can choose to defer payment of the regularly scheduled interest due for a contractually set maximum period of time, usually five to ten years, without being in default on the issue.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

One security, with carrying value of $1,280,000 and $1,466,000, and a fair value of $753,000 and $1,008,000, at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, is dependent on the continued claims paying ability of its financial guarantor (MBIA) in order for the Company not to sustain any loss of principal or interest. MBIA is rated BB+ (S&P), we believe that the probable outcome is that principal and interest will be paid in full and, accordingly, the impairment on that security is considered temporary.

The Preferred stocks predominately consist of auction preferred instruments considered to be available for sale and reported at estimated fair value with the net unrealized gains or losses reported after-tax as a component of other comprehensive income. The auction rate securities which the Company owns are each issued by a trust which holds as an asset the preferred stock of a corporation, which are exchange traded. The Company has the option at stated intervals to redeem the auction preferred shares for a pro rata share of the underlying collateral. As of September 30, 2010, we have not chosen this option as the structure of the trust provides a higher coupon on the auction preferred shares than on the underlying collateral shares; and therefore, are of greater economic value. During the third quarter of 2010, the Company sold $1,500,000 of these securities, which were redeemed at par through the auction process. As of September 30, 2010, we do not believe that these underlying shares are other-than-temporarily impaired based on our credit review of the issuers.

During 2009, a limited partnership investment of the Company elected to commence dissolution and wind up the partnership’s affairs allowing for liquidation of the partnership’s assets. The Company has classified this investment as Other long-term investment and accounts for it under the equity method.

Proceeds from sale of bond securities $42,966,000 and $41,232,000, including $17,490,000 and $25,756,000 in principal pay downs for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. Proceeds from the sale of bonds trading totaled $957,000 and $171,000 for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. Proceeds from the sale of preferred stocks totaled $2,017,000 and $162,000 for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. Proceeds from the sale of preferred stocks trading totaled $124,000 for the first nine months of 2010. There were no sales of preferred stocks trading during 2009. Proceeds from the sale of common stock available for sale totaled $368,000 for the first nine months of 2010. There were no sales of common stock available for sale during 2009. Proceeds from the sale of common stock trading totaled $1,016,000 and $170,000 for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Realized gains and losses on investments for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are presented in the following table:


	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
	(Amounts in thousands)
Realized gains:
Bonds, available for sale	$	448			771		$	1,947			1,599
Bonds, trading		93			62			217			233
Preferred stocks, available for sale		—			—			17			2
Preferred stocks, trading		5			—			5			—
Common stock, available for sale		—			—			117			—
Common stock, trading		38			—			69			—
Short-term investments		3			—			3			—

Total realized gains		587			833			2,375			1,834

Realized losses:
Bonds, available for sale		(133	)		—			(176	)		—
Bonds, trading		(12	)		—			(98	)		(94	)
Preferred stocks, available for sale		—			—			—			(108	)
Common stocks, trading		—			(22	)		(39	)		(94	)
Short-term investments		—			—			—			(24	)

Total realized losses		(145	)		(22	)		(313	)		(320	)

Other-than-temporary impairment losses		(38	)		(120	)		(385	)		(314	)

Total realized investment gains, net	$	404			691		$	1,677			1,200

When a security has an unrealized loss in fair value that is deemed to be other than temporary, the Company reduces the carrying value of the security to its current market value, recognizing the decline as a realized loss in the statement of operations. These determinations primarily reflect the market-related issues associated with the disruption in the mortgage and other credit markets, which created a significant deterioration in both the valuation of the securities as well as our view of future recoverability of the valuation decline.

During the third quarter and first nine months of 2010, the Company wrote down $38,000 and $385,000 in securities that were determined to have had an other-than-temporary decline in fair value. During the third quarter and first nine months of 2009, the Company wrote down $120,000 and $314,000 in securities that were determined to have had an other-than-temporary decline in fair value. The Company recorded $2,675,000 related to write downs for other-than-temporary declines in fair value of various investments, of which $2,361,000 of the other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2009.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities (including bonds available for sale, preferred stocks and certificates of deposit) at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, by maturity, are shown below.


	2010				2009
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(Amounts in thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	31,998		32,106		24,865		24,967
Due after one year but within five years		65,190		66,870		58,700		59,886
Due after five years but within ten years		3,735		4,039		7,835		8,089
Due after ten years but within twenty years		777		771		2,766		2,680
Due beyond 20 years		11,432		11,968		6,111		6,770
Asset backed securities		4,230		4,351		7,827		8,042
Mortgage backed securities		27,780		25,792		36,387		33,629

	$	145,142		145,897		144,491		144,063

Estimated fair value of investments on deposit with various regulatory bodies, as required by law, were $5,251,000 and $5,397,000, at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

A portion of certain OTTI losses on debt securities are recognized in “Other comprehensive income (loss)” (“OCI”). The net amount recognized in earnings (“credit loss impairments”) represents the difference between the amortized cost of the security and the net present value of its projected future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit in the debt security prior to impairment. Any remaining difference between fair value and amortized cost is recognized in OCI. The following table sets forth the amount of credit loss impairments on debt securities held by the Company as of September 30, 2010, for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in OCI, and the corresponding changes in such amounts.

Credit losses recognized in earnings on debt securities held by the Company for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in OCI


	(Amounts in thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2010	$	5,765
Credit losses remaining in accumulated deficit related to adoption of ASC 320-10-65		—
Credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities which matured, paid down, prepaid or were sold during the period		—
Credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities impaired to fair value during the period (1)		—
Credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities not previously impaired		335
Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired		50
Increases due to the passage of time on previously recorded credit losses		—

Balance, September 30, 2010	$	6,150


(1)Represents circumstances where the Company determined in the current period that it intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of the security’s amortized cost.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(3)

Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s estimates of fair value for financial assets and financial liabilities are based on the framework established in ASC 320-10-65. The framework is based on the inputs used in valuation, gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and requires that observable inputs be used in the valuations when available. The disclosure of fair value estimates in the ASC 320-10-65 hierarchy is based on whether the significant inputs into the valuation are observable. In determining the level of the hierarchy in which the estimate is disclosed, the highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s significant market assumptions.

ASC 820 defines fair value as the exit price, which is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in a transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used for fair value measurement. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:

•

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

•

Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severities, etc.) or can be corroborated by observable market data.

•

Level 3 – Valuations based on models where significant inputs are not observable. The unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s own estimates as to the assumptions that market participants would use.

Valuation of Investments

The Company receives pricing from independent pricing services, and these are compared to prices available from sources accessed through the Bloomberg Professional System. The number of available quotes varies depending on the security, generally we obtain one quote for Level 1 investments, one to three quotes for Level 2 investments and one to two quotes, if available, for Level 3 investments. If there is a material difference in the prices obtained, further evaluation is made. Market prices and valuations from sources such as the Bloomberg system, TRACE and dealer offerings are used as a check on the prices obtained from the independent pricing services. Should a material difference exist, then an internal valuation is made. For purposes of valuing these securities management produces expected cash flows for the security utilizing the standard mortgage security modeling capabilities available on the Bloomberg Professional System. The key inputs are the default rate, severity of default, and voluntary prepayment rate for the underlying mortgage collateral. These are generally based at the start on the actual historical values of these parameters for the prior three months. These cash flows are then discounted by a required yield derived from market based observations of broker inventory offerings, or in some cases Bloomberg Indices of like securities. Management uses this valuation model primarily with mortgage backed securities where the matrix pricing methodology used by the independent pricing service is too broad in its categorizations. This often involves differences in reasonable prepayment assumptions or significant differences in performance among issuers. In some cases, other external observable inputs such as credit default swap levels are used as input in the fair value analysis.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Fixed Maturities

For U. S. Treasury, U. S. government and corporate bonds, the independent pricing services obtain information on actual transactions from a large network of broker-dealers and determine a representative market price based on trading volume levels. For asset backed and mortgage backed instruments, the independent pricing services obtain information on actual transactions from a large network of broker-dealers and sorts the information into various components, such as asset type, rating, maturity, and spread to a benchmark such as the U.S. Treasury yield curve. These components are used to create a pricing matrix for similar instruments.

All broker-dealer quotations obtained are non-binding. For short-term investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2, the Company uses prices provided by independent pricing services. The preferred stocks classified as Level 3 are all auction rate preferred shares, and the Company utilizes an internal model incorporating observable market inputs.

The Company uses the following hierarchy for each instrument in total invested assets:

The Company obtains a price from an independent pricing service.

If no price is available from an independent pricing service for the instrument, the Company obtains a market price from a broker-dealer or other reliable source, such as Bloomberg.

The Company then validates the price obtained by evaluating its reasonableness. The Company’s review process includes quantitative analysis (i.e., credit spreads and interest rate and prepayment fluctuations) and initial and ongoing evaluations of methodologies used by outside parties to calculate fair value and comparing the fair value estimates to its knowledge of the current market. If a price provided by a pricing service is considered to be materially different from the other indications that are obtained, the Company will make a determination of the proper fair value of the instrument based on data inputs available.

In order to determine the proper ASC 320-10-65 classification for each instrument, the Company obtains from its independent pricing service the pricing procedures and inputs used to price the instrument. The Company analyzes this information, taking into account asset type, rating and liquidity, to determine what inputs are observable and unobservable in order to determine the proper ASC 320-10-65 level. For those valued internally, a determination is made as to whether all relevant inputs are observable or unobservable in order to classify correctly.

All of the Company’s Level 1 and Level 2 invested assets held as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were priced using either independent pricing services or available market prices to determine fair value. The Company classifies such instruments in active markets as Level 1 and those not in active markets as Level 2. The Preferred stocks in Level 3 were auction preferred instruments and were classified in Level 3 because the market in which they trade remains very inactive. The Corporate bonds in Level 3 are private placements which rarely trade and the issuers have no other debt outstanding to provide a valuation benchmark. The residential mortgage backed securities which are valued in the manner described above are all classified as Level 3. Those for which the individual pricing service value is used are classified as Level 2.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The quantitative disclosures about the fair value measurements for each major category of assets at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were as follows (amounts in thousands):


	September 30, 2010			Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
U.S. Treasury	$	5,544			5,544			—			—
U.S. government agencies		7,074			—			7,074			—
Corporate bonds		100,293			1,131			97,052			2,110
Asset backed		4,351			—			4,351			—
Mortgage backed		25,792			—			18,137			7,655

Total available-for-sale securities		143,054			6,675			126,614			9,765
Preferred stocks, available for sale		2,658			383			—			2,275
Common stocks, available for sale		273			273			—			—
Common stocks, trading		252			252			—			—
Certificates of deposit		185			185			—			—
Short-term investments		41,325			28,261			13,064			—

Total assets classified by ASC 320-10-65	$	187,747			36,029			139,678			12,040


Percent of Total		100	%		19	%		74	%		7	%


	December 31, 2009			Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
U.S. Treasury	$	5,263			5,263			—			—
U.S. Government agencies		6,983			—			6,983			—
Corporate bonds		85,403			2,916			80,372			2,115
Asset backed		8,042			—			8,042			—
Mortgage backed		33,629			—			25,564			8,065

Total available for sale securities		139,320			8,179			120,961			10,180
Bonds, trading		323			323			—			—
Preferred stocks		4,235			410			—			3,825
Common stocks, available for sale		551			551			—			—
Certificates of deposit		185			185			—			—
Short-term investments		42,315			21,726			20,589			—

Total assets classified by ASC 320-10-65	$	186,929			31,374			141,550			14,005


Percentage of total		100	%		17	%		76	%		7	%

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Level 1 includes U.S. Treasury securities and exchange-traded securities. Level 2 securities are comprised of securities whose fair value was determined using observable market inputs. Investments classified as Level 3 are primarily comprised of the following: (i) with respect to fixed maturity investments, certain corporate and mortgage backed securities that values provided by an independent pricing service or quoted market prices were not used, many of which are not publicly traded or are not actively traded; and (ii) with respect to equity securities, preferred securities.

The following table provides a summary of changes in fair value associated with the Level 3 assets for the first nine months of 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009 (amounts in thousands):


	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	September 30, 2010			December 31, 2009
Beginning balance	$	14,005			12,797
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings (or changes in net assets)		(347	)		(428	)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		(1,543	)		1,076
Purchases, issuances, and settlements		(75	)		—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3		—			560

Ending balance	$	12,040			14,005

The above table of Level 3 assets begins with the prior period balance and adjusts the balance for the gains or losses (realized and unrealized) that occurred during the current period. Any new purchases that are identified as Level 3 securities are then added and any sales of securities which were previously identified as Level 3 are subtracted. Next, any securities which were previously identified as Level 1 or Level 2 securities and which are currently identified as Level 3 are added. Finally, securities which were previously identified as Level 3 and which are now designated as Level 1 or as Level 2 are subtracted. The ending balance of the Level 3 securities presented above represent our best estimates and may not be substantiated by comparisons to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instruments.

The Company wrote down $347,000 in Alt-A securities for the first nine months of 2010 and $428,000 in Alt-A securities for the year ended December 31, 2009 that were determined to have had an other-than-temporary credit related impairment charge.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the periods presented.

Certain financial instruments and all non-financial instruments are not required to be disclosed. Therefore, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not purport to represent our underlying value.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

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Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes net unrealized investment gains or losses, net of deferred income taxes. The table below provides information about comprehensive income for the first nine months of 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009 (amounts in thousands):


	2010			2009
Increase in unrealized investment gains during the period	$	742			6,586
Less: Other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in earnings		(385	)		(428	)

Increase in net unrealized investment gains during the period		1,127			7,014
Deferred Federal income tax expense		136			2,356

Other comprehensive income		991			4,658
Net income		7,648			4,073

Comprehensive income	$	8,639			8,731

The following table provides accumulated balances related to each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2010:


	Unrealized Gain on Non-Impaired Securities		Unrealized Loss on Impaired Securities			Deferred Federal Income Tax			Total
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, December 31, 2009	$	1,949		(2,283	)		142			(192	)
Cumulative impact of adoption of ASC 320-10-65		—		17			(6	)		11
Other comprehensive income (loss)		2,191		(1,064	)		(136	)		991

Accumulated other comprehensive income, September 30, 2010	$	4,140		(3,330	)		—			810

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Note Payable

In September 2005, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a commercial bank. Interest, payable monthly, accrued on any outstanding principal balance at a floating rate equal to the 3-month LIBOR plus a margin based on the consolidated net worth of the Company and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the preceding four calendar quarters. The outstanding principal balance was payable in equal quarterly installments which commenced on October 1, 2007 based on a 60-month amortization schedule, with the balance of the loan payable in full on or before September 30, 2010.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The Company paid off the remaining outstanding balance on the Note payable of $900,000 on September 30, 2010 and amended the credit agreement. The amendment changed the interest rate to 3.25% over the three month LIBOR, with a minimum of 4%, converted the credit agreement to a revolving loan with a revolving commitment of up to $5,000,000 and a maturity of September 29, 2011. The Company is able to draw on this revolving loan and repay in increments of $100,000 without premium or penalty. Borrowings under the revolving loan are collateralized by the common stock of MGA and NSL, and payment is guaranteed by NSL. The credit agreement governing the revolving loan contains covenants regarding limits on levels of subsidiary indebtedness, liens, investments, acquisitions, certain mergers, certain asset sales outside the ordinary course of business, and change in control as defined in the agreement. The agreement also contains financial covenants regarding capital of MGA, consolidated net worth of GAN and the combined ratio of the personal auto operation.

Interest expense of $9,000 was recorded for the third quarter of 2009, and $18,000 and $27,000 for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company paid $12,000 and $9,000 during the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $30,000 and $28,000 during the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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Subordinated Debentures

In January 2006, GAN issued $25,000,000 of 30-year subordinated debentures. They require quarterly interest payments at a floating interest rate equal to the 3-month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.85%. They will mature on March 31, 2036 and are redeemable at GAN’s option beginning after March 31, 2011, in whole or in part, at the liquidation amount of $1,000 per debenture. For the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded net interest expense of $275,000 and $279,000, respectively, and $793,000 and $926,000 for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company paid $282,000 and $286,000 during the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $814,000 and $951,000 during the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

In December 2006, GAN issued $18,000,000 of 30-year subordinated debentures. They require quarterly interest payments at a floating interest rate equal to the 3-month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.75%. They will mature on March 15, 2037 and are redeemable at GAN’s option beginning after March 15, 2012, in whole or in part, at the liquidation amount of $1,000 per debenture. For the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded net interest expense of $213,000 and $199,000, respectively, and $576,000 and $678,000 for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company paid $199,000 and $203,000 during the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $571,000 and $705,000 during the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

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Reinsurance

On February 7, 2002, the Company announced its decision to cease writing commercial, specialty and umbrella lines of insurance due to continued adverse claims development and unprofitable underwriting results, these lines became known as runoff lines.

Assumed

The Company has, in the past, utilized reinsurance arrangements with various non-affiliated admitted insurance companies, whereby the Company underwrote the coverage and assumed the policies 100% from the companies. These arrangements required that the Company maintain escrow accounts to assure payment of the unearned premiums and unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses relating to risks insured through such arrangements and assumed by the Company.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the balance in such escrow accounts totaled $8,018,000 and $11,085,000, respectively.

Ceded

Runoff Lines

Prior to 1999 and again beginning in 2001, the Company wrote commercial casualty policy limits up to $1,000,000. For policies with an effective date occurring from 1995 through 1998, and policies with an effective date occurring during 2001 or 2002, the Company has first excess casualty reinsurance for 100% of casualty claims exceeding $500,000 up to the $1,000,000 limits, resulting in a maximum net claim retention per risk of $500,000 for such policies. During 1999 and 2000, the Company wrote commercial casualty policy limits up to $5,000,000. For policies with an effective date occurring in 1999 or 2000, the Company has first excess casualty reinsurance for 100% of casualty claims exceeding $500,000 up to $1,000,000 and second excess casualty reinsurance for 100% of casualty claims exceeding $1,000,000 up to the $5,000,000 limits, resulting in a maximum net claim retention per risk of $500,000.

Effective December 31, 2000, the Company entered into a quota share reinsurance agreement whereby the Company ceded 100% of its commercial auto liability unearned premiums and 50% of all other commercial business unearned premiums at December 31, 2000 to a non-affiliated reinsurer. For policies with an effective date of January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001, the Company entered into a quota share reinsurance agreement whereby the Company ceded 20% of its commercial business to a non-affiliated reinsurer. Also effective December 31, 2000, the Company entered into a reserve reinsurance cover agreement with a non-affiliated reinsurer. This agreement reinsures the Company’s ultimate net aggregate liability in excess of $32,500,000 up to an aggregate limit of $89,650,000 for net commercial auto liability losses and loss adjustment expense incurred but unpaid as of December 31, 2000.

For 2000 and 2001, the Company has excess casualty clash reinsurance for $5,000,000 in ultimate net losses on any one accident in excess of $1,000,000 in ultimate net losses arising out of each accident. For 2002, the Company has excess casualty clash reinsurance for 35% of $5,000,000 in ultimate net losses on any one accident in excess of $1,000,000 in ultimate net losses arising out of each accident.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

For its lawyers professional liability coverages with policy effective dates occurring during 2001 or prior, the Company has quota share reinsurance for 50% of the first $1,000,000 of professional liability claims and excess casualty reinsurance for 100% of professional liability claims exceeding $1,000,000 up to $5,000,000 policy limits resulting in a maximum net claim retention per risk of $500,000.

For its umbrella coverages with policy effective dates occurring between 1999 and 2001, the Company has excess casualty reinsurance for 100% of umbrella claims exceeding $1,000,000 up to $10,000,000 policy limits. For policies with an effective date occurring prior to February 1, 2001, the Company has quota share reinsurance for 75% of the first $1,000,000 of umbrella claims resulting in a maximum net claim retention per risk of $250,000.

Nonstandard Personal Auto Lines

In 2009, the Company maintained catastrophe reinsurance on its physical damage coverage for property claims of $19,000,000 in excess of $1,000,000 for a single catastrophe, as well as for aggregate catastrophes. For 2010, the Company maintains catastrophe reinsurance on its physical damage coverage for property claims of $14,000,000 in excess of $1,000,000 for a single catastrophe, as well as for aggregate catastrophes. The Company reduced its coverage limits in 2010 due to a decrease in its Florida exposures.

The amounts deducted in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for reinsurance ceded for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, are set forth in the following table.


	Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
	2010		2009			2010		2009
		(Amounts in thousands)
Premiums earned – nonstandard personal auto	$	413		491			1,234		1,427

Premiums earned – runoff	$	—		—			—		(261	)

Claims and claim adjustment expenses incurred – runoff	$	32		(64	)		46		(57	)

The Company remains directly liable to its policyholders for all policy obligations and the reinsuring companies are obligated to the Company to the extent of the reinsured portion of the risks.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

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Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses

The following table sets forth the changes in unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, as shown in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the first nine months of 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009:


	September 30, 2010			December 31, 2009
	(Amounts in thousands)
Unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, beginning of period	$	75,368			75,482
Less: Ceded unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, beginning of period		2,823			2,405

Net unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, beginning of period		72,545			73,077

Net claims and claim adjustment expense incurred related to:
Current period		89,003			144,211
Prior periods		(3,332	)		(6,924	)

Total net claim and claim adjustment expenses incurred		85,671			137,287

Net claims and claim adjustment expenses paid related to:
Current period		51,389			93,191
Prior periods		41,513			44,628

Total net claim and claim adjustment expenses paid		92,902			137,819

Net unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, end of period		65,314			72,545
Plus: Ceded unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, end of period		3,340			2,823

Unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, end of period	$	68,654			75,368

The favorable development of $3,332,000 for prior periods net claims and claim adjustment expense incurred during the first nine months of 2010 was attributable to nonstandard personal auto lines in the Southwest region as a result of actual and projected decreases in frequency and severity associated with most of our coverages. The favorable development of $6,924,000 for prior periods net claims and claim adjustment expense incurred in 2009 was primarily attributable to nonstandard personal auto in the Southwest region and to the runoff lines.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

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Shareholders’ Equity

The Company has authorized 12,500,000 shares of common stock, par value $.10 per share (the “Common Stock”). Of the authorized shares of common stock, 5,038,232 shares were issued and 4,780,007 shares were outstanding as of September 30, 2010 and as of December 31, 2009, 5,039,432 shares were issued and 4,782,898 shares were outstanding. At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company held 258,225 and 256,534 shares as treasury stock, respectively.

At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Goff Moore Strategic Partners, LP (“GMSP”) owned approximately 34% of the outstanding Common Stock, Robert W. Stallings owned approximately 23% and James R. Reis owned approximately 12%.

The expiration date of GMSP’s Series B Warrant to purchase 77,500 shares of Common Stock for $41.52 per share is January 1, 2011.

The following table reflects changes in the number of shares of common stock outstanding for the first nine months of 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009:


	2010			2009
Shares outstanding
Balance at beginning of period		4,782,898			4,786,820
One-for-five reverse stock split		—			(116	)
Treasury stock acquired		(2,891	)		(3,806	)

Balance at end of period		4,780,007			4,782,898

In November 2007, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to $5 million worth of the Company’s Common Stock. Repurchase may be made from time to time in both the open market and through negotiated transactions. As of September 30, 2010, the value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan is $1,859,354.

Statutes in Texas restrict the payment of dividends by MGA to earned surplus (surplus derived from net income less dividends paid and other statutory based adjustments), among other provisions. At September 30, 2010, earned surplus was $11,313,000. Dividends cannot be paid without regulatory notification of no objection from the Texas Department of Insurance.

See note 15 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of the special one-time dividend of $1 per share payable in November 2010.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

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Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:


	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2010		2009		2010		2009
	(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator
Net income	$	3,941		169		7,648		3,828

Numerator for basic earnings per share – income available to common shareholders	$	3,941		169		7,648		3,828


Numerator for diluted earnings per share – income available to common shareholders after assumed conversions	$	3,941		169		7,649		3,828

Denominator :
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted average shares outstanding		4,780		4,785		4,781		4,785

Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares outstanding & assumed conversions		4,780		4,785		4,781		4,785


Basic earnings per share	$	.82		.04		1.60		.80


Diluted earnings per share ⁽¹⁾	$	.82		.04		1.60		.80

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Options can be exercised to purchase an aggregate of 1,680 shares of Common Stock. Warrants can be exercised to purchase an aggregate of 77,500 shares of Common Stock. Options and warrants are convertible or exercisable at prices in excess of the quoted market price of the Common Stock on September 30, 2010. Since options and warrants are convertible or exercisable at prices in excess of the quoted market price of the Common Stock on September 30, 2010, there are no incremental/dilutive shares assigned to these outstanding instruments.

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Benefit Plans

2005 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (“2005 Plan”)

The 2005 Plan provides for a maximum of 404,000 shares of Common Stock to be available. There are two types of awards, restricted stock units (“RSU”) and restricted stock. The RSU awards are intended for key employees of the Company and are based on the completion of the related service period and the attainment of specific performance criteria. The fair value of the RSU and restricted stock awards is measured using the closing price of GAN’s Common Stock on the grant date, or if the grant has been subsequently modified, on the modification date, and is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period of the awards in the Underwriting and operating expense line item, consistent with other compensation to these employees. The Company recognizes compensation expense for awards based on whether the related service period and performance period achievements are considered probable at the time of measurement and in accordance with the guidance in ASC 718-10-65. The 2005 Plan will terminate on December 31, 2010, unless it is terminated earlier by the Board, but awards outstanding on that date would continue in effect.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Restricted Stock Units

The following table outlines the Company’s RSU activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009:


	Three months ended September 30,
	2010						2009
	RSU’s Outstanding			Unrecognized Grant Date Fair Value			RSU’s Outstanding		Unrecognized Grant Date Fair Value


	(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)
Beginning of Period		223,600		$	3,014			243,600	$	3,382
New awards		—			—			—		—
Change in assumptions, including forfeitures		—			—			—		—
Payments		—			—			—		—
Vested shares		—			—			—		—
Actual forfeitures		(20,000	)		(295	)		—		—
Expense recognized		—			—			—		(42	)

End of Period		203,600		$	2,719			243,600	$	3,340


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2010						2009
	RSU’s Outstanding			Unrecognized Grant Date Fair Value			RSU’s Outstanding		Unrecognized Grant Date Fair Value
	(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)
Beginning of Period		223,600		$	3,014			243,600	$	3,409
New awards		—			—			—		—
Change in assumptions, including forfeitures		—			—			—		—
Payments		—			—			—		—
Vested shares		—			—			—		—
Actual forfeitures		(20,000	)		(295	)		—		—
Expense recognized		—			—			—		(69	)

End of Period		203,600		$	2,719			243,600	$	3,340

For awards that have been modified, compensation expense is recognized if the award ultimately vests under the modified vesting conditions or would have vested under the original vesting conditions. As of September 30, 2010, no RSUs have vested. Vested RSUs remain outstanding until the completion of the full service period of the RSU awards, remain subject to the certification by the Compensation Committee, and, under certain circumstances, would be subject to forfeiture.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes RSUs outstanding and the unrecognized grant date fair value of such RSUs at September 30, 2010, for each award period (dollar amounts in thousands):


Award Date and Cycle (performance period ends December 31, 2010 for all)	RSU’s Outstanding		Unrecognized Grant Date Fair Value
RSU awards granted in 2005		141,866	$	1,813
RSU awards granted in 2006		5,000		69
RSU awards granted in 2008		56,734		837

Total at September 30, 2010		203,600	$	2,719

Restricted Stock

In November 2008, 10,200 shares of restricted stock were granted by the Board of Directors to non-employee directors, which are recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period of the restricted stock in the Underwriting and operating expense line item, consistent with other compensation to employees at a fair value of $9.95 per share based on the closing price of our Common Stock on the date of grant. These shares vest on the later of March 1, 2011, or the date on which the audit of the financial statements for 2010 is completed. On May 26, 2010, two directors who had received these grants were not re-elected to the Board. These two directors were vested in their grants on a prorate basis (total 2,200 shares) and forfeited the remaining total 1,200 shares. In July 2007, 2,500 shares of restricted stock were granted to an officer of the Company by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, at a fair value of $25.00 per share. Per the terms of the agreement, the shares were forfeited in the fourth quarter of 2009 as the officer was no longer employed by the Company. The related compensation cost for the restricted stock was recorded in the Underwriting and operating expenses line item, consistent with other compensation to this individual.

The following table outlines the Company’s restricted stock activity under the 2005 Plan for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009:


	Three months ended September 30,
	2010					2009
	Restricted Stock Outstanding		Unrecognized Grant Date Fair Value			Restricted Stock Outstanding		Unrecognized Grant Date Fair Value
	(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning of Period		6,800	$	28			12,700	$	95
New awards		—		—			—		—
Change in assumptions, including forfeitures		—		—			—		—
Payments		—		—			—		—
Vested shares		—		—			—		—
Actual forfeitures		—		—			—		—
Expense recognized		—		(10	)		—		(16	)

End of Period		6,800	$	18			12,700	$	79

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)


	Nine months ended September 30,
	2010						2009
	Restricted Stock Outstanding			Unrecognized Grant Date Fair Value			Restricted Stock Outstanding		Unrecognized Grant Date Fair Value
	(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Beginning of Period		10,200		$	51			12,700	$	134
New awards		—			—			—		—
Change in assumptions, including forfeitures		—			—			—		—
Payments		—			—			—		—
Vested shares		(2,200	)		—			—		—
Actual forfeitures		(1,200	)		—			—		—
Expense recognized		—			(33	)		—		(55	)

End of Period		6,800		$	18			12,700	$	79

In May 2010, the Company modified its employee policy with regard to compensated absences. The Company no longer pays employees for vested or accumulated compensated absences upon termination of their employment, unless applicable state law requires otherwise. Additionally, the Company will reduce the amount of vested or accumulated compensated absence that can be carried over each calendar year from the previous maximum of 46 days to a maximum of 20 days at the end of 2010 and then to a maximum of 10 days at the end of 2011. The Company expects that these changes will significantly reduce the liability for compensated absences on the balance sheet for future periods and favorably affect results of operations in periods through the end of 2011.

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Segment Reporting

On February 7, 2002, the Company announced its decision to discontinue writing commercial lines insurance business due to continued adverse claims development and unprofitable results.

The Company makes operating decisions and assesses performance for the nonstandard personal auto lines segment and the runoff lines segment. The runoff lines segment was primarily commercial auto and general liability. The Company considers many factors in determining how to aggregate operating segments.

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following tables present a summary of segment profit (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009:


	Three months ended September 30, 2010
	Nonstandard Personal Auto Lines			Runoff Lines			Other			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	41,281			—			—			41,281

Net premiums earned	$	37,984			—			—			37,984
Net investment income		546			15			812			1,373
Realized investment gains (losses), net:
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		—			—			(38	)		(38	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses transferred to Other comprehensive loss		—			—			—			—
Other realized investment gains, net		—			—			442			442

Total realized investment gains, net		—			—			404			404

Agency revenues		2,614			—			—			2,614
Other expense, net		(14	)		—			—			(14	)
Expenses, excluding interest expense		(37,791	)		(74	)		(1,932	)		(39,797	)
Interest expense, net		—			—			(488	)		(488	)

Income (loss) before Federal income taxes	$	3,339			(59	)		(1,204	)		2,076


	Three months ended September 30, 2009
	Nonstandard Personal Auto Lines			Runoff Lines		Other			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	45,739			—		—			45,739

Net premiums earned	$	47,363			—		—			47,363
Net investment income		728			32		944			1,704
Realized investment gains (losses), net:
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		—			—		(120	)		(120	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses transferred to Other comprehensive loss		—			—		—			—
Other realized investment gains, net		—			—		811			811

Total realized investment gains, net		—			—		691			691

Agency revenues		3,430			—		—			3,430
Other (expense) income, net		(6	)		3		—			(3	)
Expenses, excluding interest expense		(51,148	)		879		(2,240	)		(52,509	)
Interest expense, net		—			—		(487	)		(487	)

Income (loss) before Federal income taxes	$	367			914		(1,092	)		189

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following tables present a summary of segment profit (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009:


	Nine months ended September 30, 2010
	Nonstandard Personal Auto Lines			Runoff Lines			Other			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	120,148			—			—			120,148

Net premiums earned	$	117,003			—			—			117,003
Net investment income		1,804			53			2,506			4,363
Realized investment gains (losses), net:
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		—			—			(385	)		(385	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses transferred to Other comprehensive loss		—			—			—			—
Other realized investment gains, net		—			—			2,062			2,062

Total realized investment gains, net		—			—			1,677			1,677

Agency revenues		8,040			—			—			8,040
Other income, net		5			7			—			12
Expenses, excluding interest expense		(118,100	)		(9	)		(5,723	)		(123,832	)
Interest expense, net		—			—			(1,387	)		(1,387	)

Income (loss) before Federal income taxes	$	8,752			51			(2,927	)		5,876


	Nine months ended September 30, 2009
	Nonstandard Personal Auto Lines			Runoff Lines			Other			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	143,890			—			—			143,890

Net premiums earned	$	141,242			261			—			141,503
Net investment income		2,064			142			2,853			5,059
Realized investment gains (losses), net:
Other-than-temporary impairment losses		—			—			(2,675	)		(2,675	)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses transferred to Other comprehensive loss		—			—			2,361			2,361
Other realized investment gains, net		—			—			1,514			1,514

Total realized investment gains, net		—			—			1,200			1,200

Agency revenues		10,014			—			—			10,014
Other (expense) income, net		(38	)		12			—			(26	)
Expenses, excluding interest expense		(147,853	)		2,328			(6,683	)		(152,208	)
Interest expense, net		—			—			(1,631	)		(1,631	)

Income (loss) before Federal income taxes	$	5,429			2,743			(4,261	)		3,911

GAINSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

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Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of its operations, the Company is named as defendant in various legal actions seeking monetary damages, including cases involving allegations that the Company wrongfully denied claims and is liable for damages, in some cases seeking amounts significantly in excess of our policy limits. In the opinion of the Company’s management, based on the information currently available, the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from the disposition of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. However, in view of the uncertainties inherent in such litigation, it is possible that the ultimate cost to the Company might exceed the reserves we have established by amounts that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s future results of operations, financial condition and cash flows in a particular reporting period.

Off-balance-sheet-risk

The Company does not have any financial instruments where there is off-balance-sheet-risk of accounting loss due to credit or market risk. There is credit risk in the premiums receivable and reinsurance balances receivable of the Company. At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company did not have any claims receivables by individual non-affiliated reinsurers that were material with regard to shareholders’ equity.

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Leases

The following table summarizes the Company’s lease obligations as of September 30, 2010:


	Payments due by period
	Total		Less than 1 year		2-3 years		4-5 years		More than 5 years
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total operating leases	$	13,292		2,859		3,624		3,126		3,683

Rental expense for the Company was $386,000 and $480,000 for the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $1,351,000 and $1,461,000 for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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Subsequent Event

On October 28, 2010 the Company announced that its board of directors approved a special one-time dividend of $1 per share ($4,780,007). The special dividend is payable on November 23, 2010 to shareholders of record on November 9, 2010.

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The discussion in this Item includes forward-looking statements and should be read in the context of the risks, uncertainties and other variables referred to below under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements.”

Business Operations

Overview

The Company reported net income of $3.9 million for the third quarter of 2010, compared to net income of $0.2 million for the third quarter of 2009. In the third quarter of 2010, the Company reduced the valuation allowance for the deferred Federal income tax asset by $1.9 million. For the third quarter of 2010, the Company recorded net realized investment gains of $0.4 million, compared to $0.7 million for the third quarter of 2009. Net premiums earned were $38.0 million and $47.4 million for the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and gross premiums written were $41.3 million and $45.7 million for the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company reported net income of $7.6 million for the first nine months of 2010, compared to net income of $3.8 million for the first nine months 2009, respectively. The first nine months of 2010 includes the $1.9 million decrease in the valuation allowance for the deferred Federal income tax asset mentioned above. For the first nine months of 2010, the Company recorded net realized investment gains of $1.7 million, compared to $1.2 million for the first nine months of 2009. Net premiums earned were $117.0 million and $141.5 million for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and gross premiums written were $120.1 million and $143.9 million for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

As of September 30, 2010, the statutory surplus was $99.4 million compared to $96.1 million as of December 31, 2009. The reserve for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses stood at $68.7 million at September 30, 2010 and $75.3 million at December 31, 2009, of which unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses attributable to ongoing nonstandard personal automobile lines was $63.2 million and $69.4 million, respectively.

The Company experienced a Claims and claim adjustment expense (“C & CAE”) ratio for nonstandard personal auto of 71.5% in the third quarter of 2010 as compared with the third quarter of 2009 of 77.8%. We believe the decrease in the C & CAE ratio for nonstandard personal auto for the third quarter of 2010 as compared to the 2009 period is primarily due to decreases in claims frequency. For the first nine months of 2010 this ratio was 73.2% as compared with the first nine months of 2009 of 75.2%. The decrease in the C & CAE ratio for nonstandard personal auto for the first nine months of 2010 as compared to the 2009 period is primarily due to decreases in claims frequency and favorable development for claims occurring in prior accident years; see “ Results of Operations – Expenses. ” The Company continues to address insurance fraud, particularly in Florida, and other markets involving potential claims fraud; see ITEM 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The Company markets its policies through over 5,000 independent agency locations in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, South Carolina and Texas and one general agency in California that markets through over 900 insurance broker locations.

The Company experienced a 10% reduction in gross premiums written in the third quarter of 2010 from the third quarter of 2009 and for the first nine months of 2010 gross premiums written are 17% below the comparable prior year period. The Company experienced a reduction in gross premiums written in the second half of 2009, and this trend is continuing in 2010. Important factors leading to this trend were rate increases designed to improve profitability, planned reductions in unprofitable segments of business and termination of relationships with certain agents.

The following table presents selected financial information in thousands of dollars:


	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
	(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	41,281			45,739			120,148			143,890

Net premiums earned	$	37,984			47,363			117,003			141,503

Net income	$	3,942			169			7,648			3,828

GAAP C & CAE ratio ⁽¹⁾		71.5	%		75.8	%		73.2	%		73.3	%
GAAP Expense ratio ⁽²⁾ ⁽³⁾		25.3	%		26.2	%		24.6	%		25.6	%

GAAP Combined ratio ⁽²⁾		96.8	%		102.0	%		97.8	%		98.9	%



(1)		C & CAE is an abbreviation for Claims and Claims Adjustment expenses, stated as a percentage of net premiums earned.
(2)		The Expense and Combined ratios do not reflect expenses of the holding company which include interest expense on the note payable and subordinated debentures.
(3)		Commissions, change in deferred acquisition costs, underwriting expenses and operating expenses (insurance subsidiary only) are offset by agency revenues and are stated as a percentage of net premiums earned.

We believe the primary reasons for the decrease in gross premiums written between the comparable periods is the result of rate increases designed to improve profitability, planned reductions in unprofitable segments of business and termination of relationships with certain agents. The C & CAE ratio decreased between the comparable periods primarily due to decreases in claims frequency and favorable development for claims occurring in prior accident years.

The Company believes it is pursuing a strategy that has the potential to build a competitively distinctive and successful franchise in the nonstandard personal auto business over time and is endeavoring to manage its investments and risks to achieve this result. These risks and other challenges are occurring in rapidly changing economic, financial, competitive, regulatory and claims environments. The Company’s operating and financial results vary from period to period as a result of numerous factors inherent in the insurance business, many of which are affected by such changes.

Discontinuance of Commercial Lines

The Company continues to settle and reduce its inventory of open commercial lines claims. As of September 30, 2010, in respect of its runoff lines, the Company had $2.1 million in net unpaid C & CAE compared to $3.1 million as of December 31, 2009. For the periods presented, the Company has recorded favorable development in unpaid C & CAE from the runoff lines with the settlement and reduction in the inventory of commercial lines claims. See “ Results of Operations – Claims and claim adjustment expenses .” Due to the long tail and litigious nature of these claims, the Company anticipates it will take a substantial number of years to complete the adjustment and settlement process with regard to existing claims and the additional claims it expects to receive in the future from its past business writings. Most of the remaining claims are in suit and the Company’s future results may or may not be impacted either negatively or positively based on its ability to settle the remaining claims and new anticipated claims within its established reserve levels.

Results of Operations

The discussion below primarily relates to the Company’s insurance operations, although the selected consolidated financial data appearing elsewhere is on a consolidated basis. The expense item “Underwriting and operating expenses” includes the operating expenses of the holding company, GAINSCO, INC. (“GAN”).

Revenue

Gross premiums written for the third quarter of 2010 decreased 10% as compared to the third quarter of 2009 and for the first nine months of 2010 they decreased 17% as compared to the first nine months of 2009. We believe the primary reasons for the decrease between comparable periods to be the result of planned reductions of unprofitable segments and termination of relationships with certain agents. The following table presents gross premiums written by region in thousands of dollars:


	Three months ended September 30,								Nine months ended September 30,
	2010				2009				2010				2009
	(Amounts in thousands)
Region:
Southeast (Florida, Georgia and South Carolina)	$	26,459	64	%		26,019	57	%		75,554	63	%		87,010	60	%
Southwest (Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas)		14,822	36			19,720	43			44,594	37			56,880	40

Total	$	41,281	100	%		45,739	100	%		120,148	100	%		143,890	100	%

Gross premiums written for the third quarter of 2010 increased 2% for the Southeast and decreased 25% for Southwest from the third quarter of 2009. For the first nine months of 2010 gross written premiums decreased 13% and 22% for Southeast and Southwest, respectively, from the first nine months of 2009. Total net premiums earned decreased 20% for the third quarter of 2010 from the third quarter of 2009 and decreased 17% for the first nine months of 2010 from the first nine months of 2009 primarily as a result of a decrease in gross premiums written in the current quarter and the previous two quarters from the respective prior years’ comparable quarters for the reasons discussed above.

Net investment income decreased 19% for the third quarter of 2010 and 14% for the first nine months of 2010 from the comparable 2009 periods, primarily due to the decline in short-term interest rates. At September 30, 2010 and 2009, Bonds available for sale comprised 76% of Investments. The annualized return on average investments was 3.1% for the first nine months of 2010 versus 3.7% for the first nine months of 2009.

For the third quarter and first nine months of 2010, the Company recorded net realized investment gains of $404,000 and $1,677,000, respectively, which included $38,000 and $385,000, respectively, in net realized investment losses related to other-than-temporary impairments of various investments. For the third quarter and first nine months of 2009, $691,000 and $1,200,000, respectively, were recorded as net realized investment gains. The Company recorded $120,000 in net realized investment losses related to other-than-temporary impairments of various investments in the third quarter of 2009. For the first nine months of 2009, the Company recorded $2,675,000 in net realized investment losses related to other-than-temporary impairments of various investments of which $2,361,000 of the other-than-temporary impairment was non-credit related and recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), a component of shareholders’ equity. Variability in the realization of net realized investment gains and losses should be expected.

Agency revenues decreased $816,000 (24%) for the third quarter of 2010 from the third quarter of 2009, and decreased $1,974,000 (20%) for the first nine months of 2010 from the first nine months of 2009 primarily as a result of the decrease in writings in the current quarter and the previous two quarters from the respective prior years’ comparable quarters for the reasons discussed above. Agency revenues are primarily fees charged on premiums from insureds.

Expenses

Claims and claim adjustment expenses decreased $8,753,000 (24%) for the third quarter of 2010 as compared with the third quarter of 2009. The C & CAE ratio was 71.5% for the third quarter of 2010 versus 75.8% for the third quarter of 2009. The runoff lines recorded unfavorable development for prior accident years of $24,000 in the third quarter of 2010 versus favorable development for prior accident years of $926,000 in the third quarter of 2009. The C & CAE ratio for nonstandard personal auto was 71.5% for the third quarter of 2010 versus 77.8% for the third quarter of 2009. The decrease in the C & CAE ratio for nonstandard personal auto is primarily due to a decrease in claims frequency. The decrease in claims frequency is attributable to an increase in renewal business, which historically has a lower claims frequency than new business.

Claims and claims adjustment expenses decreased $18,062,000 (17%) for the first nine months of 2010 from the first nine months of 2009. The C & CAE ratio was 73.2% for the first nine months of 2010 versus 73.3% for the first nine months of 2009. The runoff lines recorded favorable development for prior accident years of $14,000 for the first nine months of 2010 and $2,447,000 during the first nine months of 2009. The C & CAE ratio for nonstandard personal auto was 73.2% for the first nine months of 2010 versus 75.2% for the first nine months of 2009. The decrease in the C & CAE ratio for nonstandard personal auto was primarily due to decreases in claims frequency and favorable development for claims occurring in prior accident years. The decrease in claims frequency is attributable to an increase in renewal business, which historically has a lower claims frequency than new business.

The following table presents the (unfavorable) favorable development in nonstandard personal auto for claims occurring in prior accident years for each region for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2010:


	Three months ended		Nine months ended
	September 30, 2010		September 30, 2010
Region:
Southeast (Florida, Georgia and South Carolina)	$	398	$	(825	)
Southwest (Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas)		271		4,143

Net favorable development	$	669	$	3,318

The net favorable development for prior accident years for nonstandard personal auto for the first nine months of 2010 was primarily the result of decreases in claims frequency associated with most of our coverages. The favorable development for prior accident years was offset by $1,163,000 recognized for the first nine months of 2010 relating to “extra-contractual” claims, in which claimants seek to recover amounts significantly in excess of applicable policy limits. For the first nine months of 2009, the Company incurred “extra-contractual” claims of approximately $1,386,000 primarily related to prior accident years; see ITEM 1A. Risk Factors – “Litigation may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Claims for “extra-contractual” liability arise when a claim is originally denied or the claimant asserts that a claim has been handled inappropriately, and the claimant further asserts that such denial or allegedly inappropriate response was improper or in “bad faith.” In such cases, which tend to arise in cases involving serious injury or death, it is not unusual for the amount of the claim to exceed by a substantial amount the policy limits that would otherwise be applicable. Where the Company becomes aware of such a potential claim, it typically consults with outside counsel and, if appropriate, seeks to settle the claim on terms as favorable as possible in light of all the relevant circumstances. The amounts required for settlement of such claims, and the potential award if a case cannot be settled on acceptable terms, vary widely depending on the specific facts of the claim, the applicable law and other factors.

We believe it is reasonably likely that our loss costs could increase or decrease by 2.0% from current estimates, as remaining claims are recorded and resolved. Loss costs reflect the incurred loss per unit of exposure and are the product of frequency and severity. A 2.0% increase or decrease in our loss costs would result in unfavorable or favorable development of $11.5 million (based on C & CAE incurred as of September 30, 2010). This estimate of sensitivity is informational only, is not a projection of future results and does not take into account possible effects of extraordinary litigation events (such as class action claims).

With regard to environmental and product liability claims, the Company has an immaterial amount of exposure. The Company did not provide environmental impairment coverage and excluded pollution and asbestos related coverages in its policies. A portion of the Company’s remaining claims is related to construction defects.

Inflation impacts the Company by causing higher claim settlements than may have originally been estimated. Inflation is implicitly reflected in the reserving process through analysis of cost trends and review of historical reserve results.

During the second quarter of 2010, the Company discovered employee theft committed by a claims supervisor in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 which resulted in an overstatement of C & CAE incurred for all of these periods of approximately $570,000. The employee was terminated, the investigation continues and there could be additional amounts discovered. The Company recovered approximately $545,000 from its insurance carrier in the third quarter of 2010, which was recorded to Claims and claim adjustment expenses.

Policy acquisition costs include primarily commissions, premium taxes and marketing expenses. The expenses are charged to operations over the period in which the related premiums are earned. The decrease of $1,899,000 (25%) for the third quarter of 2010 from the third quarter of 2009 and the decrease of $5,103,000 (22%) for the first nine months of 2010 from the first nine months of 2009 is primarily due to a decrease in commissions which is attributable to the decrease in premiums and a decrease in commission rates. The ratio of Policy acquisition costs to Net premiums earned were 15.3% and 16.3% for the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and the ratio were 15.5% and 16.5% for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decreases in the ratio are primarily due to the decrease in commission rates and the decrease in marketing expenses.

Underwriting and operating expenses decreased $2,060,000 (23)% for the third quarter of 2010 from the third quarter of 2009 and decreased $5,211,000 (21)% for the first nine months of 2010 from the first nine months of 2009 primarily due to salaries and salary benefits, advertising and write-offs as a result of expense reduction initiatives and the decline in writings. Underwriting and operating expenses as a percent of Net premiums earned and Agency revenues were 16.8% and 17.5% for the third quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively, and were 16.0% and 16.6% for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively.

In May 2010, the Company modified its employee policy with regard to compensated absences. The Company no longer pays employees for vested or accumulated compensated absences upon termination of their employment, unless applicable state law requires otherwise. Additionally, the Company intends to reduce the amount of vested or accumulated compensated absence that can be carried over each calendar year from the previous maximum of 46 days to a maximum of 20 days at the end of 2010 and then to a maximum of 10 days at the end of 2011. The changes resulted in a reduction of expenses for the third quarter and first nine months of 2010 of $139,000 and $406,000, respectively. The Company expects that these changes will reduce the liability for compensated absences on the balance sheet for future periods and favorably affect results of operations in 2011.

The decrease in interest expense of $244,000 (15)% in the first nine months of 2010 from the first nine months of 2009 is due to the decline in the 3-month London Interbank Offered Rate for U.S. dollar deposits and its related impact on the interest expense of subordinated debentures.

During the third quarter of 2010, the Company reduced the valuation allowance associated with the deferred tax asset by approximately $1,900,000 as management concluded that it is more likely than not that the Company will have future taxable income to utilize this deferred tax asset prior to expiration. This resulted in a deferred tax benefit of approximately $1,900,000 that was recorded in the third quarter of 2010.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Parent Company

GAN provides administrative and financial services for its wholly owned subsidiaries. GAN expects to use cash during the next twelve months primarily for: (1) interest on the Subordinated debentures and the credit agreement, (2) administrative expenses, (3) investments, and (4) a special one-time cash dividend to shareholders of approximately $4.8 million declared in October 2010 and payable in November 2010. GAN has approximately $5.0 million in cash and marketable securities that can be used for general corporate purposes. Other sources of cash to meet obligations are statutorily permitted dividend payments from its insurance subsidiary, which requires notification of no objection from the Texas Department of Insurance (see note 9 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements which appears in Item 1 of this Report), dividends from GAN’s agency subsidiary and the ability to draw from its $5.0 million bank credit agreement that renewed in November 2010. GAN believes the cash available from its short-term investments, dividends from its subsidiaries and advances from its $5.0 million bank credit agreement should be sufficient to meet its expected obligations for the next twelve months.

Net Operating Loss Carryforwards

Deferred tax assets are evaluated and a valuation allowance is established if it is more likely than not that a portion or all of the deferred tax benefit will not be realized; see note 1(d) “Federal Income Taxes” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement which appears in Item 1 of this Report for further discussion. The Company considers available evidence, both objective and subjective, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income in assessing the need for the valuation allowance.

During the third quarter of 2010, the Company reduced the valuation allowance associated with the deferred tax asset by approximately $1,900,000. As of September 30, 2010, the Company had three years of cumulative taxable income amounting to approximately $7,524,000. Based on a review of available evidence in accordance with ASC 740-10, Income Taxes – Overall , management concluded that it is more likely than not that the Company will have future taxable income to utilize this $1,900,000 deferred tax asset prior to its expiration.

As of September 30, 2010, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes estimated to aggregate $62,444,000. These net operating loss carryforwards of $1,273,000, $33,950,000, $13,687,000, $633,000, and $12,901,000, if not utilized, will expire in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2027, respectively. As of September 30, 2010, the deferred tax benefit as a result of the net operating loss carryforwards is $21,231,000 ($4.44 per share), which is calculated by applying the current Federal statutory income tax rate of 34% against the net operating loss carryforwards of $62,444,000.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the deferred tax benefit before valuation allowance was $26,066,000 and $28,967,000 and the valuation allowance was $24,166,000 ($5.06 per share) and $28,830,000 ($6.03 per share), respectively. Additional reductions in the valuation allowance could occur in the future as a result of favorable operating results and positive future expectations. This would favorably impact future net income and shareholder’s equity.

The Company does not record a tax valuation allowance relating to the net unrealized losses on investments, excluding those held for trading and common stocks because it is more likely than not that these losses would reverse or be utilized in future periods. The Company has the ability and it is the Company’s intent to fully recover the principal, which could require the Company to hold these securities until their maturity; therefore, the Company considers the impairment to be temporary.

Subsidiaries, Principally Insurance Operations

The primary sources of the insurance subsidiary’s liquidity are funds generated from insurance premiums, net investment income and maturing investments. The short-term investments and cash are intended to provide adequate funds to pay claims without selling fixed maturity investments. At September 30, 2010, the insurance subsidiary held short-term investments and cash that the insurance subsidiary believes are adequate for the payment of claims and other short-term commitments.

With regard to liquidity, the average duration of the investment portfolio is 2.0 years. The fair value of the fixed maturity portfolio at September 30, 2010 was $810,000 above amortized cost, before taxes (see notes 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements which appears in Item 1 of this Report). Various insurance departments of states in which the Company operates require the deposit of funds to protect policyholders within those states. At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the balance on deposit for the benefit of such policyholders totaled $5,251,000 and $5,397,000, respectively.

Net cash used for operating activities was $1,149,000 for the first nine months of 2010 versus cash provided by operating activities of $7,731,000 for the first nine months of 2009. The decrease in cash as a result of operating activities between the periods was primarily attributable to a higher C & CAE paid ratio for the first nine months of 2010 as compared to the first nine months of 2009.

Investments and Cash increased for the first nine months of 2010 primarily as a result of an increase in unrealized gains. At September 30, 2010, 80% of the Company’s investments were rated investment grade and 22% of the Investments were held in Short-term investments. The Company classifies its bond securities as available for sale and trading. The net unrealized gains associated with the investment portfolio were $810,000 at September 30, 2010 (see note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements which appear in Item 1 of this Report).

Premiums receivable increased primarily due to the increase in premium writings for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from the last three months of 2009. This balance is comprised primarily of premiums due from insureds. Most of the policies are written with a down payment and monthly payment terms of up to four months on six month policies. The Company recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $892,000 and $1,084,000 as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, which it considers adequate. The decrease in the allowance for doubtful accounts was due primarily to a decrease in over thirty day receivables.

Reinsurance balances receivable decreased primarily due to the decrease in ceded unpaid C & CAE for commercial auto runoff claims subject to the reserve reinsurance cover agreement.

Ceded unpaid C & CAE increased primarily as a result of an increase in unpaid CAE subject to the excess casualty and quota share reinsurance agreements on the runoff business. This balance represents unpaid C & CAE which have been ceded to reinsurers under the Company’s various reinsurance agreements, other than the reserve reinsurance cover agreement. These amounts are not currently due from the reinsurers but could become due in the future when the Company pays the claim and requests reimbursement from the reinsurers.

Property and equipment decreased primarily as a result of depreciation recorded on the property and equipment for the first nine months of 2010.

Deferred Federal income taxes include temporary differences and the tax asset from net operating loss carryforwards less a valuation allowance. The increase is primarily due to the decrease in the valuation allowance that was recorded in the third quarter of 2010. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Net Operating Loss Carryforwards.”

Other assets decreased primarily due to the amortization of prepaid insurance premiums. The Company pays its annual insurance premiums in the fourth quarter of each year and amortizes the prepaid amount over 12 months.

Unpaid C & CAE decreased primarily as a result of a decrease in outstanding claims due to the premium decrease for the nonstandard personal automobile lines. As of September 30, 2010, the Company had $65,314,000 in net unpaid C & CAE (Unpaid C & CAE of $68,654,000 less Ceded unpaid C & CAE of $3,340,000). This amount represents management’s best estimate of the ultimate liabilities as determined by our in-house actuarial staff. The significant operational changes we are continuing to make in the nonstandard personal auto claims adjustment process and changing claims trends increase the uncertainties which exist in the estimation process and could lead to inaccurate estimates of claim and claim adjustment expense.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, in respect of its runoff lines, the Company had $2,060,000 and $3,115,000, respectively, in net unpaid C & CAE. Historically, the Company has experienced significant volatility in its reserve projections for its commercial lines. This volatility has been primarily attributable to its commercial automobile and general liability product lines. On February 7, 2002, the Company announced it had decided to discontinue writing commercial lines insurance due to continued adverse claims development and unprofitable results. The Company has been settling and reducing its remaining inventory of commercial claims; see Business Operations – “Discontinuance of Commercial Lines.”

Unearned premiums increased primarily as a result of the increase in premium writings for the three months ended September 2010 from the last three months of 2009.

Accounts payable increased primarily as a result of a payable for unsettled security purchases that existed as of September 30, 2010. There were no unsettled security purchases as of December 31, 2009.

Note payable decreased as a result of the Company paying the outstanding balance on September 30, 2010.

Other liabilities decreased primarily as a result of a decrease in the accrual for compensated absences discussed above.

Cash overdraft is primarily comprised of outstanding claim checks. The increase is primarily due to more claims checks outstanding as of September 30, 2010 than were outstanding as of December 31, 2009.

Accumulated deficit decreased due to the net income recorded in 2010.

Accumulated other comprehensive income increased primarily as a result of an increase in the unrealized gains on investments. Unrealized gains increased primarily due to lower rates as a result of declining Treasury yields and narrowing credit spreads.

The Company’s book value per share as of September 30, 2010 was $15.00. The valuation allowance for the deferred tax benefit, which is not included in the book value, was $5.06 per share as of September 30, 2010; see note 1(d) “Federal Income Taxes” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement which appears in Item 1 of this Report for further discussion.

The Company’s statutory capital exceeds the benchmark capital level under the Risk Based Capital (“RBC”) formula for its insurance company. RBC is a method for establishing the minimum amount of capital appropriate for an insurance company to support its overall business operations in consideration of its size and risk profile.

Critical Accounting Policies

Item 7, included in Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, includes a description of the accounting policies and related estimates that we believe are the most critical to understanding our condensed consolidated financial statements, financial condition, and results of operations and cash flows, and which require complex management judgment and assumptions or involve uncertainties. These include, among other things, investments, deferred policy acquisition costs and policy acquisition costs, goodwill, unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses and income taxes.

Information regarding other significant accounting policies is included in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and to the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Off-Balance Sheet Transactions and Related Matters

There are no off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), or other relationships of the Company with unconsolidated entities or other persons that have, or may have, a material effect on financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources of the Company.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements made in this Report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and may involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements reflect our current views, but they are based on assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other variables which you should consider in making an investment decision, including, , (a) current and future economic conditions and uncertainties and disruptions in financial markets that may materially and adversely affect our business (including the heightened potential for claims fraud), operations, capital and liquidity, (b) the unpredictability of governmental actions affecting financial institutions and other financial firms and/or rating agencies, (c) operational risks and other challenges associated with growth into new and unfamiliar markets and states, (d) adverse market conditions, including heightened competition, (e) the Company’s ability to sustain adequate premium volume to operate profitably (f) factors considered by A.M. Best in the rating of our insurance subsidiary, and the acceptability of our current rating, or a future rating, to agents and customers, (g) the Company’s ability to adjust and settle its runoff business on terms consistent with our estimates and reserves, (h) the adoption or amendment of legislation and regulations, uncertainties in the outcome of litigation and adverse trends in litigation, (i) inherent uncertainty arising from the use of estimates and assumptions in decisions about pricing and reserves, (j) the effects on claims levels resulting from natural disasters and other adverse weather conditions, (k) the availability of reinsurance and our ability to collect reinsurance recoverables, (l) the availability and cost of capital, which may be required in order to implement the Company’s strategies, and (m) limitations on our ability to use net operating loss carryforwards. Please refer to the Company’s recent SEC filings, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, for information regarding Risk Factors that could affect the Company’s results.

Forward-looking statements are relevant only as of the dates made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made. All written or oral forward-looking statements that are made by or are attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. Our actual results may differ significantly from the results we discuss in these forward-looking statements.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in its Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which, by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives.

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, on the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective and operating as of September 30, 2010, to provide information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company’s Exchange Act reports.

While the Company believes that its existing disclosure controls and procedures have been effective to accomplish their objectives, the Company intends to continue to examine, refine and document its disclosure controls and procedures and to monitor ongoing developments in this area.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2010 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

Item 1A of the Annual Report Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 as supplemented by Item 1A of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 present risk factors that may affect the Company’s future results.

Item 6.

Exhibits

(a)

Exhibits



*3.1		Restated Certificate of Formation of Registrant as filed with the Secretary of the Statement of Texas on May 27, 2010 [Exhibit 3.9, Form 8-K filed June 2, 2010].

*3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant effective January 1, 2010 [Exhibit 3.1, Form 8-K dated November 13, 2009].

*4.1		Form of Common Stock Certificate [Exhibit 4.6, Form 10-K dated March 28, 1997].

*4.2		Agreement dated August 26, 1994 appointing Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company transfer agent and registrar [Exhibit 10.28, Form 10-K dated March 30, 1995].

*4.3		Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated as of October 4, 1999 between Registrant and Goff Moore Strategic Partners, L.P. (“GMSP”) [Exhibit 99.20, Form 8-K filed October 7, 1999].

*4.4		First Amendment to Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated as of March 23, 2001 between Registrant and GMSP [Exhibit 99.22, Form 8-K/A filed March 30, 2001].

*4.5		Second Amendment to Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated as of January 21, 2005 between Registrant and GMSP [Exhibit 10.10, Form 8-K filed January 24, 2005].

11.1		Statement regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings (the required information is included in note 10 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report and no separate statement is, or is required to be, filed as an Exhibit).

31.1		Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer (certification required pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)) †.

31.2		Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer (certification required pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)) †.

32.1		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Chief Executive Officer (1).

32.2		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Chief Financial Officer (1).




*-		Exhibit has previously been filed with the Commission as an exhibit in the filing designated in brackets and is incorporated herein by this reference. Registrant’s file number for reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is 1-9828.
†-		Filed herewith.
(1)		Furnished herewith.

SIGNATURE

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 to sign on behalf of the Registrant as well as in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer.


	GAINSCO, INC.

Date: November 12, 2010	By:	/s/ Daniel J. Coots
		Daniel J. Coots
		Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

INDEX OF EXHIBITS


Exhibit No.		Description
*3.1		Restated Certificate of Formation of Registrant as filed with the Secretary of the Statement of Texas on May 27, 2010 [Exhibit 3.9, Form 8-K filed June 2, 2010].

*3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant effective January 1, 2010 [Exhibit 3.1, Form 8-K dated November 13, 2009].

*4.1		Form of Common Stock Certificate [Exhibit 4.6, Form 10-K dated March 28, 1997].

*4.2		Agreement dated August 26, 1994 appointing Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company transfer agent and registrar [Exhibit 10.28, Form 10-K dated March 30, 1995].

*4.3		Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated as of October 4, 1999 between Registrant and Goff Moore Strategic Partners, L.P. (“GMSP”) [Exhibit 99.20, Form 8-K filed October 7, 1999].

*4.4		First Amendment to Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated as of March 23, 2001 between Registrant and GMSP [Exhibit 99.22, Form 8-K/A filed March 30, 2001].

*4.5		Second Amendment to Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated as of January 21, 2005 between Registrant and GMSP [Exhibit 10.10, Form 8-K filed January 24, 2005].

11.1		Statement regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings (the required information is included in note 10 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report and no separate statement is, or is required to be, filed as an Exhibit).

31.1		Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer (certification required pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)) †.

31.2		Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer (certification required pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a)) †.

32.1		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Chief Executive Officer (1).

32.2		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Chief Financial Officer (1).




*-		Exhibit has previously been filed with the Commission as an exhibit in the filing designated in brackets and is incorporated herein by this reference. Registrant’s file number for reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is 1-9828.
†-		Filed herewith.
(1)		Furnished herewith.