Edgar Filing: AMERCO /NV/

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018

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

For the transition period from __________________ to __________________


Commission File Number	Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address and Telephone Number	I.R.S. Employer Identification No.



1-11255	AMERCO	88-0106815
	(A Nevada Corporation)
	5555 Kietzke Lane, Ste. 100
	Reno, Nevada 89511
	Telephone (775) 688-6300

	N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [x] No [ ]

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

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

Large accelerated filer [x] Accelerated filer [ ]

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

Emerging growth company [ ]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) 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]

19,607,788 shares of AMERCO Common Stock, $0.25 par value, were outstanding at August 1, 2018.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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	PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	a) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2018 (unaudited) and March 31, 2018	1
	b) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Quarters Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)	2
	c) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Quarters Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)	3
	d) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Quarters Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)	4
	e) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	5
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	34
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	50
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	51

	PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	53
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	53
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	53
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	53
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	53
Item 5.	Other Information	53
Item 6.	Exhibits	53

Part i Financial information

Item 1. Financial Statements

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED balance sheets

		June 30,		March 31,
		2018		2018
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	650,339	$	759,388
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net		207,987		193,538
Inventories and parts, net		94,901		89,877
Prepaid expenses		183,536		166,129
Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities		1,950,876		1,919,860
Investments, other		396,622		399,064
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net		134,133		124,767
Other assets		248,320		244,782
Related party assets		30,486		33,276
		3,897,200		3,930,681
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land		849,042		827,649
Buildings and improvements		3,331,918		3,140,713
Furniture and equipment		641,730		632,803
Rental trailers and other rental equipment		547,291		545,968
Rental trucks		4,533,758		4,390,750
		9,903,739		9,537,883
Less: Accumulated depreciation		(2,799,455)		(2,721,142)
Total property, plant and equipment		7,104,284		6,816,741
Total assets	$	11,001,484	$	10,747,422
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	518,033	$	511,115
Notes, loans and leases payable, net		3,586,127		3,513,076
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable		1,252,810		1,248,033
Liabilities from investment contracts		1,409,705		1,364,066
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities		9,857		10,040
Deferred income		41,963		34,276
Deferred income taxes, net		686,844		658,108
Total liabilities		7,505,339		7,338,714

Commitments and contingencies (notes 4, 9 and 10)
Stockholders' equity:
Series preferred stock, with or without par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized:
Series A preferred stock, with no par value, 6,100,000 shares authorized;
6,100,000 shares issued and none outstanding as of June 30 and March 31, 2018		–		–
Series B preferred stock, with no par value, 100,000 shares authorized; none
issued and outstanding as of June 30 and March 31, 2018		–		–
Serial common stock, with or without par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized:
Serial common stock of $0.25 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized;
none issued and outstanding as of June 30 and March 31, 2018		–		–
Common stock, with $0.25 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized:
Common stock of $0.25 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 41,985,700
issued and 19,607,788 outstanding as of June 30 and March 31, 2018		10,497		10,497
Additional paid-in capital		452,862		452,746
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(45,966)		(4,623)
Retained earnings		3,763,339		3,635,561
Cost of common shares in treasury, net (22,377,912 shares as of June 30 and March 31, 2018)		(525,653)		(525,653)
Cost of preferred shares in treasury, net (6,100,000 shares as of June 30 and March 31, 2018)		(151,997)		(151,997)
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares		(6,937)		(7,823)
Total stockholders' equity		3,496,145		3,408,708
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	11,001,484	$	10,747,422

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

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Statements of operations

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Revenues:
Self-moving equipment rentals	$	716,602	$	669,858
Self-storage revenues		86,212		76,718
Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales		79,241		78,911
Property management fees		7,416		6,762
Life insurance premiums		36,888		39,091
Property and casualty insurance premiums		12,781		11,815
Net investment and interest income		24,605		27,217
Other revenue		55,832		47,553
Total revenues		1,019,577		957,925

Costs and expenses:
Operating expenses		496,554		416,692
Commission expenses		79,257		75,365
Cost of sales		49,881		47,595
Benefits and losses		48,554		47,720
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs		6,031		6,321
Lease expense		8,169		8,287
Depreciation, net of gains on disposal of ($16,295 and $5,088, respectively)		126,427		126,335
Net losses on disposal of real estate		–		347
Total costs and expenses		814,873		728,662

Earnings from operations		204,704		229,263
Other components of net periodic benefit costs		(253)		(232)
Interest expense		(35,254)		(30,345)
Pretax earnings		169,197		198,686
Income tax expense		(41,348)		(72,479)
Earnings available to common stockholders	$	127,849	$	126,207
Basic and diluted earnings per common share	$	6.53	$	6.44
Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic and diluted		19,590,585		19,587,891

Related party revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, net of eliminations, were $7.4 million and $8.0 million, respectively.

Related party costs and expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, net of eliminations, were $17.2 million and $16.6 million, respectively.

Please see Note 10, Related Party Transactions, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the related party revenues and costs and expenses.

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

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

Condensed consolidatED statements of COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (loss)

Quarter Ended June 30, 2018		Pre-tax		Tax		Net
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings	$	169,197	$	(41,348)	$	127,849
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation		(2,093)		–		(2,093)
Unrealized net loss on investments		(50,218)		10,546		(39,672)
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges		560		(138)		422
Total comprehensive income	$	117,446	$	(30,940)	$	86,506



Quarter Ended June 30, 2017		Pre-tax		Tax		Net
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings	$	198,686	$	(72,479)	$	126,207
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation		8,267		–		8,267
Unrealized net gain on investments		10,631		(3,720)		6,911
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges		1,550		(590)		960
Total comprehensive income	$	219,134	$	(76,789)	$	142,345

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

AMERCO AND CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES

Condensed consolidatED statements of cash flows

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	127,849	$	126,207
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operations:
Depreciation		142,722		131,423
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs		6,031		6,321
Amortization of debt issuance costs		984		932
Interest credited to policyholders		8,060		7,651
Change in allowance for losses on trade receivables		38		(26)
Change in allowance for inventories and parts reserves		2,139		1,114
Net gains on disposal of personal property		(16,295)		(5,088)
Net losses on disposal of real estate		–		347
Net (gains) losses on sales of investments		506		(1,985)
Deferred income taxes		38,678		12,024
Net change in other operating assets and liabilities:
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables		(14,543)		(8,870)
Inventories and parts		(7,170)		(11,982)
Prepaid expenses		(17,999)		44,788
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs		(5,808)		(8,228)
Other assets		(761)		(2,523)
Related party assets		2,205		7,836
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		89,348		61,704
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable		5,291		4,747
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities		(184)		4,083
Deferred income		7,732		8,393
Related party liabilities		474		(2,532)
Net cash provided by operating activities		369,297		376,336

Cash flows from investing activities:
Escrow deposits		(4,559)		23,005
Purchases of:
Property, plant and equipment		(548,147)		(480,259)
Short term investments		(14,390)		(16,491)
Fixed maturity investments		(103,121)		(123,090)
Equity securities		(46)		–
Preferred stock		(81)		–
Real estate		(80)		(505)
Mortgage loans		(8,262)		(24,382)
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of:
Property, plant and equipment		187,546		142,343
Short term investments		20,416		24,639
Fixed maturity investments		14,946		36,559
Preferred stock		500		–
Real estate		–		2,664
Mortgage loans		9,402		6,054
Net cash used by investing activities		(445,876)		(409,463)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings from credit facilities		103,641		155,367
Principal repayments on credit facilities		(73,770)		(64,819)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(1,420)		(1,734)
Capital lease payments		(84,374)		(56,522)
Employee stock ownership plan shares		(57)		3,516
Securitization deposits		–		49
Common stock dividends paid		(9,795)		–
Investment contract deposits		76,343		155,437
Investment contract withdrawals		(38,763)		(54,205)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities		(28,195)		137,089

Effects of exchange rate on cash		(4,275)		4,424

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(109,049)		108,386
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period		759,388		697,806
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period	$	650,339	$	806,192

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

AMERCO and consolidated entities

notes to condensed consolidatED financial statements

1.Basis of Presentation

AMERCO, a Nevada corporation (“AMERCO”), has a first fiscal quarter that ends on the 30th of June for each year that is referenced. Our insurance company subsidiaries have a first quarter that ends on the 31st of March for each year that is referenced. They have been consolidated on that basis. Our insurance companies’ financial reporting processes conform to calendar year reporting as required by state insurance departments. Management believes that consolidating their calendar year into our fiscal year financial statements does not materially affect the presentation of financial position or results of operations. We disclose any material events, if any, occurring during the intervening period. Consequently, all references to our insurance subsidiaries’ years 2018 and 2017 correspond to fiscal 2019 and 2018 for AMERCO.

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

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2018 and the related condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 are unaudited.

In our opinion, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of such condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.

Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Description of Legal Entities

AMERCO is the holding company for:

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

Amerco Real Estate Company (“Real Estate”),

Repwest Insurance Company (“Repwest”), and

Oxford Life Insurance Company (“Oxford”).

Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to AMERCO and all of its legal subsidiaries.

Description of Operating Segments

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

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

AMERCO and consolidated entities

notes to condensed consolidatED financial statements (Continued)

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

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

2. Earnings per Share

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

The weighted average common shares outstanding exclude post-1992 shares of the employee stock ownership plan that have not been committed to be released. The unreleased shares, net of shares committed to be released, were 16,828 and 19,533 as of June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017, respectively.

3. Investments

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

We deposit bonds with insurance regulatory authorities to meet statutory requirements. The adjusted cost of bonds on deposit with insurance regulatory authorities was $31.4 million and $32.4 million at June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively.

Available-for-Sale Investments

Available-for-sale investments at June 30, 2018 were as follows:

		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses More than 12 Months		Gross Unrealized Losses Less than 12 Months		Estimated Market Value
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
U.S. treasury securities and government obligations	$	123,420	$	1,858	$	(1,561)	$	(911)	$	122,806
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities		63,031		714		(1)		(662)		63,082
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		190,454		7,481		(236)		(538)		197,161
Corporate securities		1,423,091		26,369		(5,291)		(15,275)		1,428,894
Mortgage-backed securities		101,605		1,055		–		(765)		101,895
Redeemable preferred stocks		2,118		93		–		–		2,211
	$	1,903,719	$	37,570	$	(7,089)	$	(18,151)	$	1,916,049

Available-for-sale investments at March 31, 2018 were as follows:

		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses More than 12 Months		Gross Unrealized Losses Less than 12 Months		Estimated Market Value

		(In thousands)
U.S. treasury securities and government obligations	$	123,557	$	3,595	$	(1,036)	$	(203)	$	125,913
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities		36,416		951		(1)		(93)		37,273
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		178,702		9,938		(217)		(18)		188,405
Corporate securities		1,388,300		50,056		(3,009)		(1,826)		1,433,521
Mortgage-backed securities		94,106		2,072		–		(153)		96,025
Redeemable preferred stocks		2,118		129		–		–		2,247
	$	1,823,199	$	66,741	$	(4,263)	$	(2,293)	$	1,883,384

As of March 31, 2018, equity investments were classified as available-for-sale on our balance sheet. However, upon adoption of ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, the updated guidance eliminated the available-for-sale balance sheet classification for equity investments. As of June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018 we had $8.0 million and $8.7 million of preferred stock and $26.9 million and $27.9 million of common stock, respectively that are included in Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities on the balance sheet. The changes in the fair value of the equity investments are recognized through Net investment and interest income.

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

We sold available-for-sale securities with a fair value of $14.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The gross realized net gains on these sales totaled $0.2 million.

The unrealized losses of more than twelve months in the available-for-sale tables are considered temporary declines. We track each investment with an unrealized loss and evaluate them on an individual basis for other-than-temporary impairments including obtaining corroborating opinions from third party sources, performing trend analysis and reviewing management’s future plans. Certain of these investments may have declines determined by management to be other-than-temporary and we recognize these write-downs, if any, through earnings. There were no write downs in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 or 2018.

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

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

There were no credit losses recognized in earnings for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, respectively.

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

		June 30, 2018				March 31, 2018
		Amortized Cost		Estimated Market Value		Amortized Cost		Estimated Market Value
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Due in one year or less	$	42,372	$	42,546	$	36,446	$	36,674
Due after one year through five years		469,929		472,652		441,223		450,816
Due after five years through ten years		616,785		618,194		607,895		626,174
Due after ten years		670,910		678,551		641,411		671,448
		1,799,996		1,811,943		1,726,975		1,785,112

Mortgage backed securities		101,605		101,895		94,106		96,025
Redeemable preferred stocks		2,118		2,211		2,118		2,247
	$	1,903,719	$	1,916,049	$	1,823,199	$	1,883,384

4. Borrowings

Long Term Debt

Long term debt was as follows:

				June 30,		March 31,
	2019 Rate (a)	Maturities		2018		2018
				(Unaudited)
				(In thousands)
Real estate loan (amortizing term)	3.55% - 6.93%	2023	$	132,787	$	135,287
Senior mortgages	3.72% - 6.62%	2021 - 2038		1,519,614		1,487,645
Working capital loans (revolving credit)	3.36%	2021		75,000		55,000
Fleet loans (amortizing term)	1.95% - 4.66%	2018 - 2025		332,236		342,971
Fleet loans (revolving credit)	3.13%	2021 - 2022		450,000		460,000
Capital leases (rental equipment)	1.92% - 5.04%	2018 - 2025		1,029,405		984,217
Other obligations	2.75% - 8.00%	2018 - 2047		72,978		73,579
Notes, loans and leases payable				3,612,020		3,538,699
Less: Debt issuance costs				(25,893)		(25,623)
Total notes, loans and leases payable, net			$	3,586,127	$	3,513,076

(a) Interest rate as of June 30, 2018, including the effect of applicable hedging instruments.

Real Estate Backed Loans

Real Estate Loan

Real Estate and certain of its subsidiaries and U-Haul Company of Florida are borrowers under a Real Estate Loan. As of June 30, 2018, the outstanding balance on the Real Estate Loan was $132.8 million. The Real Estate Loan requires monthly principal and interest payments, with the unpaid loan balance and accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity. The Real Estate Loan is secured by various properties owned by the borrowers. The final maturity of the term loan is April 2023.

The interest rate, per the provisions of the amended loan agreement, is the applicable London Inter-Bank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) plus the applicable margin. As of June 30, 2018, the applicable LIBOR was 2.05% and the applicable margin was 1.50%, the sum of which was 3.55%, which was applied to $72.2 million of the Real Estate Loan. The rate of the remaining balance of $60.6 million of the Real Estate Loan is hedged with an interest rate swap fixing the rate at 6.93% based on the current margin. The interest rate swap expires in August 2018, after which date the remaining balance will incur interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50%. The default provisions of the Real Estate Loan include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants. There are limited restrictions regarding our use of the funds.

Senior Mortgages

Various subsidiaries of Real Estate and U-Haul are borrowers under certain senior mortgages. These senior mortgage loan balances as of June 30, 2018 were in the aggregate amount of $1,519.6 million and mature between 2021 and 2038. The senior mortgages require monthly principal and interest payments. The senior mortgages are secured by certain properties owned by the borrowers. The fixed interest rates, per the provisions of the senior mortgages, range between 3.72% and 6.62%. Certain senior mortgages have an anticipated repayment date and a maturity date. If these senior mortgages are not repaid by the anticipated repayment date, the interest rate on these mortgages would increase from the current fixed rate. We are using the anticipated repayment date for our maturity schedule. Real Estate and U-Haul have provided limited guarantees of the senior mortgages. The default provisions of the senior mortgages include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants. There are limited restrictions regarding our use of the funds.

Working Capital Loans

Various subsidiaries of Real Estate and U-Haul are borrowers under an asset backed working capital loan. This loan was amended in June 2018, to extend the maturity date and reduce the applicable margin. The maximum amount that can be drawn at any one time is $85.0 million. As of June 30, 2018, the outstanding balance was $75.0 million. This loan is secured by certain properties owned by the borrowers. This loan agreement provides for term loans, subject to the terms of the loan agreement. The final maturity of the loan is June 2021. This loan requires monthly interest payments with the unpaid loan balance and accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity. The interest rate, per the provision of the loan agreement, is the applicable LIBOR plus the applicable margin. As of June 30, 2018, the applicable LIBOR was 1.98% and the margin was 1.38%, the sum of which was 3.36%. AMERCO is the guarantor of this loan. The default provisions of the loan include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants.

AMERCO is a borrower under a working capital loan. The current maximum credit commitment is $150.0 million, which can be increased to $300.0 million by bringing in other lenders. As of June 30, 2018, the full $150.0 million was available to be drawn. This loan agreement provides for revolving loans, subject to the terms of the loan agreement. The final maturity of this loan is September 2020. This loan requires monthly interest payments with the unpaid loan balance and accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity. The interest rate is the applicable LIBOR plus a margin between 1.38% and 1.50% depending on the amount outstanding. The default provisions of the loan include non-payment of principal or interest and other standard reporting and change-in-control covenants. There is a 0.30% fee charged for unused capacity.

Fleet Loans

Rental Truck Amortizing Loans

U-Haul and several of its subsidiaries are borrowers under amortizing term loans. The aggregate balance of the loans as of June 30, 2018 was $332.2 million with the final maturities between September 2018 and June 2025.

The amortizing loans require monthly principal and interest payments, with the unpaid loan balance and accrued and unpaid interest due at maturity. These loans were used to purchase new trucks. The interest rates, per the provision of the loan agreements, are the applicable LIBOR plus the applicable margins. As of June 30, 2018, the applicable LIBOR was between 1.98% and 2.07% and applicable margins were between 1.72% and 2.25%. The interest rates are hedged with interest rate swaps fixing the rates between 2.82% and 4.11% based on current margins. Additionally, $286.6 million of these loans are carried at fixed rates ranging between 1.95% and 4.66%.

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

Rental Truck Revolvers

Various subsidiaries of U-Haul entered into three revolving fleet loans in aggregate for $510.0 million, which can be increased to a maximum of $565.0 million. These loans mature between January 2021 and July 2022. The interest rate, per the provision of the loan agreements, is the applicable LIBOR plus the applicable margin. As of June 30, 2018, the applicable LIBOR was 1.98% and the margin was 1.15%, the sum of which was 3.13%. Only interest is paid on the loans until the last nine months when principal is due monthly. As of June 30, 2018, the aggregate outstanding balance of the loans was $450.0 million.

Capital Leases

We regularly enter into capital leases for new equipment with the terms of the leases between five and seven years. During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we entered into $126.9 million of new capital leases. As of June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018, the balance of our capital leases was $1,029.4 million and $984.2 million, respectively. The net book value of the corresponding capitalized assets was $1,479.4 million and $1,407.6 million as of June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018, respectively.

Other Obligations

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

As of June 30, 2018, the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the U-Notes® issued was $76.5 million, of which $3.5 million is held by our insurance subsidiaries and eliminated in consolidation. Interest rates range between 2.75% and 8.00% and maturity dates range between 2018 and 2047.

Oxford is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and, as such, the FHLB has made deposits with Oxford. As of March 31, 2018, the deposits had an aggregate balance of $60.0 million, for which Oxford pays fixed interest rates between 1.48% and 2.67% with maturities between September 29, 2018 and March 29, 2021. As of March 31, 2018, available-for-sale investments held with the FHLB totaled $125.0 million, of which $72.4 million were pledged as collateral to secure the outstanding deposits. The balances of these deposits are included within Liabilities from investment contracts on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Annual Maturities of Notes, Loans and Leases Payable

The annual maturities of long term debt, including capital leases, as of June 30, 2018 for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

		Year Ended June 30,
		2019		2020		2021		2022		2023		Thereafter
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Notes, loans and leases payable, secured	$	483,563	$	433,620	$	526,913	$	534,647	$	259,432	$	1,373,845

Interest on Borrowings

Interest Expense

Components of interest expense include the following:

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Interest expense	$	34,196	$	29,629
Capitalized interest		(419)		(1,765)
Amortization of transaction costs		961		932
Interest expense resulting from derivatives		516		1,549
Total interest expense		35,254		30,345

Interest paid in cash, including payments related to derivative contracts, amounted to $34.4 million and $31.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Interest Rates

Interest rates and Company borrowings were as follows:

		Revolving Credit Activity
		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands, except interest rates)
Weighted average interest rate during the quarter		3.11%		2.24%
Interest rate at the end of the quarter		3.16%		2.25%
Maximum amount outstanding during the quarter	$	525,000	$	508,000
Average amount outstanding during the quarter	$	497,967	$	499,659
Facility fees	$	144	$	76

5. Derivatives

We manage exposure to changes in market interest rates. Our use of derivative instruments is limited to highly effective interest rate swaps to hedge the risk of changes in cash flows (future interest payments) attributable to changes in LIBOR swap rates, the designated benchmark interest rate being hedged on certain of our LIBOR indexed variable rate debt and a variable rate operating lease. The interest rate swaps effectively fix our interest payments on certain LIBOR indexed variable rate debt. We monitor our positions and the credit ratings of our counterparties and do not currently anticipate non-performance by the counterparties. Interest rate swap agreements are not entered into for trading purposes. The following is a summary of our interest rate swap agreements as of June 30, 2018:

	Original variable rate debt amount		Agreement Date	Effective Date	Expiration Date	Designated cash flow hedge date
	(Unaudited)
	(In millions)
$	300.0		8/16/2006	8/18/2006	8/10/2018	8/4/2006
	50.0	(a)	7/29/2011	8/15/2011	8/15/2018	7/29/2011
	20.0	(a)	8/3/2011	9/12/2011	9/10/2018	8/3/2011
	15.1	(b)	3/27/2012	3/28/2012	3/28/2019	3/26/2012
	25.0		4/13/2012	4/16/2012	4/1/2019	4/12/2012
	44.3		1/11/2013	1/15/2013	12/15/2019	1/11/2013

	(a) forward swap
	(b) operating lease

As of June 30, 2018, the total notional amount of our variable interest rate swaps on debt and an operating lease was $107.4 million and $5.8 million, respectively.

The derivative fair values were as follows:

		Derivatives Fair Values as of
		June 30, 2018		March 31, 2018
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Interest rate contracts designated as hedging instruments:	$		$
Assets		422		437
Liabilities		(338)		(897)

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

		June 30, 2018		June 30, 2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Loss recognized in income on interest rate contracts	$	516	$	1,549
Gain recognized in AOCI on interest rate contracts (effective portion)	$	(560)	$	(1,550)
Loss reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)	$	500	$	1,550
(Gain) loss recognized in income on interest rate contracts (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)	$	16	$	(1)

Gains or losses recognized in income on derivatives are recorded as interest expense in the statements of operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we recognized an increase in the fair value of our cash flow hedges of $0.4 million, net of taxes. Embedded in this change was $0.5 million of losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense during the first quarter of fiscal 2019. As of June 30, 2018, we expect to reclassify $18 thousand of net gains on interest rate contracts from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings as interest expense over the next twelve months.

6. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

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

		Foreign Currency Translation		Unrealized Net Gain on Investments		Fair Market Value of Cash Flow Hedges		Postretirement Benefit Obligation Net Loss		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Balance at March 31, 2018	$	(54,853)	$	52,509	$	(370)	$	(1,909)	$	(4,623)
Foreign currency translation		(2,093)		–		–		–		(2,093)
Unrealized net loss on investments		–		(39,672)		–		–		(39,672)
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges		–		–		922		–		922
Amounts reclassified from AOCI		–		–		(500)		–		(500)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,093)		(39,672)		422		–		(41,343)
Balance at June 30, 2018	$	(56,946)	$	12,837	$	52	$	(1,909)	$	(45,966)

7. Stockholders’ Equity

On March 8, 2018, we declared a cash dividend on our Common Stock of $0.50 per share to holders of record on March 23, 2018. The dividend was paid on April 6, 2018.

On June 6, 2018, we declared a cash dividend on our Common Stock of $0.50 per share to holders of record on June 21, 2018. The dividend was paid on July 5, 2018.

On June 8, 2016, the stockholder’s approved the 2016 AMERCO Stock Option Plan (Shelf Stock Option Plan). As of June 30, 2018, no awards had been issued under this plan.

8. Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

We lease a portion of our rental equipment and certain of our facilities under operating leases with terms that expire at various dates substantially through 2024. As of June 30, 2018, we have guaranteed $14.2 million of residual values for these rental equipment assets at the end of the respective lease terms. Certain leases contain renewal and fair market value purchase options as well as mileage and other restrictions. At the expiration of the lease, we have the option to renew the lease, purchase the asset for fair market value, or sell the asset to a third party on behalf of the lessor. We have been leasing equipment since 1987 and have experienced no material losses relating to these types of residual value guarantees.

Operating and ground lease commitments for leases having terms of more than one year were as follows:

		Property, Plant and Equipment				Rental Equipment
		Ground		Operating		Operating		Total
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Year-ended June 30:
2019	$	1,008	$	17,032	$	7,287	$	25,327
2020		1,024		17,376		428		18,828
2021		1,025		16,213		–		17,238
2022		1,030		15,051		–		16,081
2023		1,030		14,561		–		15,591
Thereafter		49,391		16,579		–		65,970
Total	$	54,508	$	96,812	$	7,715	$	159,035

9. Contingencies

Litigation

On July 1, 2014, a 100-pound propane cylinder allegedly filled at a Philadelphia-area U-Haul Co. of Pennsylvania (“UHPA”) center exploded while in use on a food truck. The explosion killed two people and injured eleven. Following the incident, the injured parties and their estates filed a number of lawsuits against U-Haul and its subsidiary, UHPA, both of which denied the allegations. One plaintiff sued AMERCO, which also denied the allegations. All suits were filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The plaintiffs alleged, among other things, that UHPA should not have refilled the propane cylinder at issue because it was out-of-date and improperly fitted with an incorrect valve, which allegedly caused the explosion. The plaintiffs sought compensatory and punitive damages.

After several settlements with the less-injured plaintiffs, in April 2018, the parties reached an agreement, in principle, to settle the remaining cases. We will pay our self-insured retention and attorney’s fees. Together, these amounts are currently estimated to be $27.3 million, of which $26.8 million has already been paid. The balance of the settlement amount is accrued on our balance sheet in Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable with offsetting insurance recoveries from our insurance carriers in Other assets.

Following the resolution of the civil claims in April 2018, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania advised the Company that UHPA was a target of an investigation. On June 12, 2018, UHPA was indicted by a grand jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The six-count indictment charged UHPA with allegedly improperly filling propane cylinders that were overdue for periodic requalification, offering such cylinders for transportation, and failing to train and certify a UHPA employee dispensing propane. UHPA will vigorously defend itself against the charges.

Environmental

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

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

Other

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

10. Related Party Transactions

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

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

SAC Holding Corporation and SAC Holding II Corporation (collectively “SAC Holdings”) were established in order to acquire and develop self-storage properties. These properties are being managed by us pursuant to management agreements. In the past, we sold real estate and various self-storage properties to SAC Holdings, and such sales provided significant cash flows to us. SAC Holdings, Four SAC Self-Storage Corporation (“4 SAC”), Five SAC Self-Storage Corporation (“5 SAC”), Galaxy Investments, L.P. (“Galaxy”) and Private Mini Storage Realty, L.P. (“Private Mini”) are substantially controlled by Blackwater Investments, Inc. (“Blackwater”). Blackwater is wholly-owned by Willow Grove Holdings LP (“WGHLP”), which is owned by Mark V. Shoen (a significant shareholder), and various trusts associated with Edward J. Shoen (our Chairman of the Board, President and a significant shareholder) and Mark V. Shoen.

Related Party Revenue

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
U-Haul interest income revenue from Blackwater	$	–	$	1,205
U-Haul management fee revenue from Blackwater		6,200		6,162
U-Haul management fee revenue from Mercury		1,216		600
	$	7,416	$	7,967

We currently manage the self-storage properties owned or leased by Blackwater and Mercury Partners, L.P. (“Mercury”), pursuant to a standard form of management agreement, under which we receive a management fee of between 4% and 10% of the gross receipts plus reimbursement for certain expenses. We received management fees, exclusive of reimbursed expenses, of $10.3 million and $10.0 million from the above mentioned entities during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. This management fee is consistent with the fee received for other properties we previously managed for third parties. Mark V. Shoen controls the general partner of Mercury. The limited partner interests of Mercury are indirectly owned by Mark V. Shoen, James P. Shoen (a significant shareholder) and a trust benefitting the children and grandchildren of Edward J. Shoen.

Related Party Costs and Expenses

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
U-Haul lease expenses to Blackwater	$	670	$	681
U-Haul commission expenses to Blackwater		16,485		15,886
	$	17,155	$	16,567

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

As of June 30, 2018, subsidiaries of Blackwater acted as U-Haul independent dealers. The financial and other terms of the dealership contracts with the aforementioned companies and their subsidiaries are substantially identical to the terms of those with our other independent dealers whereby commissions are paid by us based upon equipment rental revenues.

These agreements with subsidiaries of Blackwater, excluding Dealer Agreements, provided revenues of $6.2 million, expenses of $0.7 million and cash flows of $5.4 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Revenues and commission expenses related to the Dealer Agreements were $75.4 million and $16.5 million, respectively during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

Pursuant to the variable interest entity (“VIE”) model under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810 – Consolidation (“ASC 810”), management determined that the management agreements with subsidiaries of Blackwater represent potential variable interests for us. Management evaluated whether it should be identified as the primary beneficiary of one or more of these VIEs using a two-step approach in which management (i) identified all other parties that hold interests in the VIEs, and (ii) determined if any variable interest holder has the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact their economic performance.

Management determined that we do not have a variable interest in the holding entities of Blackwater based upon management agreements which are with the individual operating entities; therefore, we are precluded from consolidating these entities.

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

We have not provided financial or other support explicitly or implicitly during the quarter ended June 30, 2018 to any of these entities that we were not previously contractually required to provide. In addition, we currently have no plan to provide any financial support to any of these entities in the future. The carrying amount and classification of the assets and liabilities in our balance sheets that relate to our variable interests in the aforementioned entities are as follows, which approximate the maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with these entities:

Related Party Assets

		June 30,		March 31,
		2018		2018
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
U-Haul receivable from Blackwater		25,801		24,034
U-Haul receivable from Mercury		6,364		10,357
Other (a)		(1,679)		(1,115)
	$	30,486	$	33,276

(a) Timing differences for intercompany balances with insurance subsidiaries resulting from the three month difference in reporting periods.

11. Consolidating Financial Information by Industry Segment

AMERCO’s three reportable segments are:

Moving and Storage, comprised of AMERCO, U-Haul, and Real Estate and the subsidiaries of U-Haul and Real Estate,
Property and Casualty Insurance, comprised of Repwest and its subsidiaries and ARCOA, and
Life Insurance, comprised of Oxford and its subsidiaries.

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

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

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

11. Financial Information by Consolidating Industry Segment:

Consolidating balance sheets by industry segment as of June 30, 2018 are as follows:

		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Eliminations			AMERCO Consolidated
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	618,300	$	5,119	$	26,920	$	–		$	650,339
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net		79,460		97,351		31,176		–			207,987
Inventories and parts, net		94,901		–		–		–			94,901
Prepaid expenses		183,536		–		–		–			183,536
Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities		–		287,278		1,663,598		–			1,950,876
Investments, other		22,993		61,557		312,072		–			396,622
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net		–		–		134,133		–			134,133
Other assets		244,325		1,004		2,991		–			248,320
Related party assets		35,211		9,452		18,304		(32,481)	(c)		30,486
		1,278,726		461,761		2,189,194		(32,481)			3,897,200

Investment in subsidiaries		517,861		–		–		(517,861)	(b)		–

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land		849,042		–		–		–			849,042
Buildings and improvements		3,331,918		–		–		–			3,331,918
Furniture and equipment		641,730		–		–		–			641,730
Rental trailers and other rental equipment		547,291		–		–		–			547,291
Rental trucks		4,533,758		–		–		–			4,533,758
		9,903,739		–		–		–			9,903,739
Less: Accumulated depreciation		(2,799,455)		–		–		–			(2,799,455)
Total property, plant and equipment		7,104,284		–		–		–			7,104,284
Total assets	$	8,900,871	$	461,761	$	2,189,194	$	(550,342)		$	11,001,484

(a) Balances as of March 31, 2018
(b) Eliminate investment in subsidiaries
(c) Eliminate intercompany receivables and payables

Consolidating balance sheets by industry segment as of June 30, 2018 are as follows:

		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Eliminations			AMERCO Consolidated
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	509,704	$	3,417	$	4,912	$	–		$	518,033
Notes, loans and leases payable, net		3,586,127		–		–		–			3,586,127
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable		572,151		232,893		447,766		–			1,252,810
Liabilities from investment contracts		–		–		1,409,705		–			1,409,705
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities		–		4,800		5,057		–			9,857
Deferred income		41,963		–		–		–			41,963
Deferred income taxes, net		667,537		7,523		11,784		–			686,844
Related party liabilities		27,244		4,860		377		(32,481)	(c)		–
Total liabilities		5,404,726		253,493		1,879,601		(32,481)			7,505,339

Stockholders' equity:
Series preferred stock:
Series A preferred stock		–		–		–		–			–
Series B preferred stock		–		–		–		–			–
Series A common stock		–		–		–		–			–
Common stock		10,497		3,301		2,500		(5,801)	(b)		10,497
Additional paid-in capital		453,072		91,120		26,271		(117,601)	(b)		452,862
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(45,966)		1,653		11,185		(12,838)	(b)		(45,966)
Retained earnings		3,763,129		112,194		269,637		(381,621)	(b)		3,763,339
Cost of common shares in treasury, net		(525,653)		–		–		–			(525,653)
Cost of preferred shares in treasury, net		(151,997)		–		–		–			(151,997)
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares		(6,937)		–		–		–			(6,937)
Total stockholders' equity		3,496,145		208,268		309,593		(517,861)			3,496,145
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	8,900,871	$	461,761	$	2,189,194	$	(550,342)		$	11,001,484

(a) Balances as of March 31, 2018
(b) Eliminate investment in subsidiaries
(c) Eliminate intercompany receivables and payables

Consolidating balance sheets by industry segment as of March 31, 2018 are as follows:

		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Eliminations			AMERCO Consolidated

Assets:		(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	702,036	$	6,639	$	50,713	$	–		$	759,388
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net		64,798		99,682		29,058		–			193,538
Inventories and parts, net		89,877		–		–		–			89,877
Prepaid expenses		166,129		–		–		–			166,129
Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities		–		285,846		1,634,014		–			1,919,860
Investments, other		22,992		65,553		310,519		–			399,064
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net		–		–		124,767		–			124,767
Other assets		241,493		685		2,604		–			244,782
Related party assets		40,003		6,959		18,334		(32,020)	(c)		33,276
		1,327,328		465,364		2,170,009		(32,020)			3,930,681

Investment in subsidiaries		544,151		–		–		(544,151)	(b)		–

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land		827,649		–		–		–			827,649
Buildings and improvements		3,140,713		–		–		–			3,140,713
Furniture and equipment		632,803		–		–		–			632,803
Rental trailers and other rental equipment		545,968		–		–		–			545,968
Rental trucks		4,390,750		–		–		–			4,390,750
		9,537,883		–		–		–			9,537,883
Less: Accumulated depreciation		(2,721,142)		–		–		–			(2,721,142)
Total property, plant and equipment		6,816,741		–		–		–			6,816,741
Total assets	$	8,688,220	$	465,364	$	2,170,009	$	(576,171)		$	10,747,422

(a) Balances as of December 31, 2017
(b) Eliminate investment in subsidiaries
(c) Eliminate intercompany receivables and payables

Consolidating balance sheets by industry segment as of March 31, 2018 are as follows:

		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Eliminations			AMERCO Consolidated

		(In thousands)
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	506,158	$	2,582	$	2,375	$	–		$	511,115
Notes, loans and leases payable, net		3,513,076		–		–		–			3,513,076
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable		568,456		234,359		445,218		–			1,248,033
Liabilities from investment contracts		–		–		1,364,066		–			1,364,066
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities		–		5,377		4,663		–			10,040
Deferred income		34,276		–		–		–			34,276
Deferred income taxes, net		629,389		8,927		19,792		–			658,108
Related party liabilities		28,157		2,870		993		(32,020)	(c)		–
Total liabilities		5,279,512		254,115		1,837,107		(32,020)			7,338,714

Stockholders' equity:
Series preferred stock:
Series A preferred stock		–		–		–		–			–
Series B preferred stock		–		–		–		–			–
Series A common stock		–		–		–		–			–
Common stock		10,497		3,301		2,500		(5,801)	(b)		10,497
Additional paid-in capital		452,956		91,120		26,271		(117,601)	(b)		452,746
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(4,623)		16,526		35,982		(52,508)	(b)		(4,623)
Retained earnings		3,635,351		100,302		268,149		(368,241)	(b)		3,635,561
Cost of common shares in treasury, net		(525,653)		–		–		–			(525,653)
Cost of preferred shares in treasury, net		(151,997)		–		–		–			(151,997)
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares		(7,823)		–		–		–			(7,823)
Total stockholders' equity		3,408,708		211,249		332,902		(544,151)			3,408,708
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	8,688,220	$	465,364	$	2,170,009	$	(576,171)		$	10,747,422

(a) Balances as of December 31, 2017
(b) Eliminate investment in subsidiaries
(c) Eliminate intercompany receivables and payables

Consolidating statement of operations by industry segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 are as follows:

		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Eliminations			AMERCO Consolidated
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Revenues:
Self-moving equipment rentals	$	717,542	$	–	$	–	$	(940)	(c)	$	716,602
Self-storage revenues		86,212		–		–		–			86,212
Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales		79,241		–		–		–			79,241
Property management fees		7,416		–		–		–			7,416
Life insurance premiums		–		–		36,888		–			36,888
Property and casualty insurance premiums		–		13,348		–		(567)	(c)		12,781
Net investment and interest income		2,563		2,541		19,917		(416)	(b)		24,605
Other revenue		54,911		–		1,058		(137)	(b)		55,832
Total revenues		947,885		15,889		57,863		(2,060)			1,019,577

Costs and expenses:
Operating expenses		483,620		8,700		5,873		(1,639)	(b,c)		496,554
Commission expenses		79,257		–		–		–			79,257
Cost of sales		49,881		–		–		–			49,881
Benefits and losses		–		4,476		44,078		–			48,554
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs		–		–		6,031		–			6,031
Lease expense		8,305		–		–		(136)	(b)		8,169
Depreciation, net of (gains) losses on disposal		126,427		–		–		–			126,427
Net (gains) losses on disposal of real estate		–		–		–		–			–
Total costs and expenses		747,490		13,176		55,982		(1,775)			814,873

Earnings from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries		200,395		2,713		1,881		(285)			204,704

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		3,656		–		–		(3,656)	(d)		–

Earnings from operations		204,051		2,713		1,881		(3,941)			204,704
Other components of net periodic benefit costs		(253)		–		–		–			(253)
Interest expense		(35,539)		–		–		285	(b)		(35,254)
Pretax earnings		168,259		2,713		1,881		(3,656)			169,197
Income tax expense		(40,410)		(545)		(393)		–			(41,348)
Earnings available to common shareholders	$	127,849	$	2,168	$	1,488	$	(3,656)		$	127,849

(a) Balances for the quarter ended March 31, 2018
(b) Eliminate intercompany lease / interest income
(c) Eliminate intercompany premiums
(d) Eliminate equity in earnings of subsidiaries

Consolidating statements of operations by industry for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 are as follows:

		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Eliminations			AMERCO Consolidated
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Revenues:
Self-moving equipment rentals	$	670,698	$	–	$	–	$	(840)	(c)	$	669,858
Self-storage revenues		76,718		–		–		–			76,718
Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales		78,911		–		–		–			78,911
Property management fees		6,762		–		–		–			6,762
Life insurance premiums		–		–		39,091		–			39,091
Property and casualty insurance premiums		–		11,815		–		–			11,815
Net investment and interest income		2,657		4,291		20,655		(386)	(b)		27,217
Other revenue		46,781		–		910		(138)	(b)		47,553
Total revenues		882,527		16,106		60,656		(1,364)			957,925

Costs and expenses:
Operating expenses		403,811		8,232		5,617		(968)	(b,c)		416,692
Commission expenses		75,365		–		–		–			75,365
Cost of sales		47,595		–		–		–			47,595
Benefits and losses		–		2,438		45,282		–			47,720
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs		–		–		6,321		–			6,321
Lease expense		8,334		–		–		(47)	(b)		8,287
Depreciation, net of (gains) losses on disposal		126,335		–		–		–			126,335
Net (gains) losses on disposal of real estate		347		–		–		–			347
Total costs and expenses		661,787		10,670		57,220		(1,015)			728,662

Earnings from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries		220,740		5,436		3,436		(349)			229,263

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		5,810		–		–		(5,810)	(d)		–

Earnings from operations		226,550		5,436		3,436		(6,159)			229,263
Other components of net periodic benefit costs		(232)		–		–		–			(232)
Interest expense		(30,694)		–		–		349	(b)		(30,345)
Pretax earnings		195,624		5,436		3,436		(5,810)			198,686
Income tax expense		(69,417)		(1,862)		(1,200)		–			(72,479)
Earnings available to common shareholders	$	126,207	$	3,574	$	2,236	$	(5,810)		$	126,207

(a) Balances for the quarter ended March 31, 2017
(b) Eliminate intercompany lease / interest income
(c) Eliminate intercompany premiums
(d) Eliminate equity in earnings of subsidiaries

Consolidating cash flow statements by industry segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 are as follows:

		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Elimination		AMERCO Consolidated
		(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:		(In thousands)
Net earnings	$	127,849	$	2,168	$	1,488	$	(3,656)	$	127,849
Earnings from consolidated entities		(3,656)		–		–		3,656		–
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to the cash provided by operations:
Depreciation		142,722		–		–		–		142,722
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs		–		–		6,031		–		6,031
Amortization of debt issuance costs		984		–		–		–		984
Interest credited to policyholders		–		–		8,060		–		8,060
Change in allowance for losses on trade receivables		40		–		(2)		–		38
Change in allowance for inventories and parts reserve		2,139		–		–		–		2,139
Net gains on disposal of personal property		(16,295)		–		–		–		(16,295)
Net (gains) losses on sales of investments		–		(38)		544		–		506
Deferred income taxes		38,011		1,140		(473)		–		38,678
Net change in other operating assets and liabilities:
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables		(14,763)		2,331		(2,111)		–		(14,543)
Inventories and parts		(7,170)		–		–		–		(7,170)
Prepaid expenses		(17,999)		–		–		–		(17,999)
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs		–		–		(5,808)		–		(5,808)
Other assets		(132)		(243)		(386)		–		(761)
Related party assets		4,713		(2,508)		–		–		2,205
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		84,004		835		4,509		–		89,348
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable		4,208		(1,466)		2,549		–		5,291
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities		–		(577)		393		–		(184)
Deferred income		7,732		–		–		–		7,732
Related party liabilities		(913)		2,003		(616)		–		474
Net cash provided by operating activities		351,474		3,645		14,178		–		369,297

Cash flows from investing activities:
Escrow deposits		(4,559)		–		–		–		(4,559)
Purchases of:
Property, plant and equipment		(548,147)		–		–		–		(548,147)
Short term investments		–		(14,220)		(170)		–		(14,390)
Fixed maturities investments		–		(12,754)		(90,367)		–		(103,121)
Equity securities		–		–		(46)		–		(46)
Preferred stock		–		–		(81)		–		(81)
Real estate		–		(59)		(21)		–		(80)
Mortgage loans		–		(2,287)		(5,975)		–		(8,262)
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of:
Property, plant and equipment		187,546		–		–		–		187,546
Short term investments		–		20,287		129		–		20,416
Fixed maturities investments		–		3,170		11,776		–		14,946
Preferred stock		–		500		–		–		500
Mortgage loans		–		198		9,204		–		9,402
Net cash used by investing activities		(365,160)		(5,165)		(75,551)		–		(445,876)
		(page 1 of 2)
(a) Balance for the period ended March 31, 2018

Continuation of consolidating cash flow statements by industry segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 are as follows:

		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Elimination		AMERCO Consolidated
		(Unaudited)
Cash flows from financing activities:		(In thousands)
Borrowings from credit facilities		103,641		–		–		–		103,641
Principal repayments on credit facilities		(73,770)		–		–		–		(73,770)
Payments of debt issuance costs		(1,420)		–		–		–		(1,420)
Capital lease payments		(84,374)		–		–		–		(84,374)
Employee stock ownership plan shares		(57)		–		–		–		(57)
Common stock dividend paid		(9,795)		–		–		–		(9,795)
Investment contract deposits		–		–		76,343		–		76,343
Investment contract withdrawals		–		–		(38,763)		–		(38,763)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities		(65,775)		–		37,580		–		(28,195)

Effects of exchange rate on cash		(4,275)		–		–		–		(4,275)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(83,736)		(1,520)		(23,793)		–		(109,049)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		702,036		6,639		50,713		–		759,388
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	618,300	$	5,119	$	26,920	$	–	$	650,339
		(page 2 of 2)
(a) Balance for the period ended March 31, 2018

Consolidating cash flow statements by industry segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 are as follows:


		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Elimination		AMERCO Consolidated
		(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:		(In thousands)
Net earnings	$	126,207	$	3,574	$	2,236	$	(5,810)	$	126,207
Earnings from consolidated entities		(5,810)		–		–		5,810		–
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operations:
Depreciation		131,423		–		–		–		131,423
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs		–		–		6,321		–		6,321
Amortization of debt issuance costs		932		–		–		–		932
Interest credited to policyholders		–		–		7,651		–		7,651
Change in allowance for losses on trade receivables		(26)		–		–		–		(26)
Change in allowance for inventories and parts reserve		1,114		–		–		–		1,114
Net gains on disposal of personal property		(5,088)		–		–		–		(5,088)
Net losses on disposal of real estate		347		–		–		–		347
Net gains on sales of investments		–		(589)		(1,396)		–		(1,985)
Deferred income taxes		16,765		(1,600)		(3,141)		–		12,024
Net change in other operating assets and liabilities:
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables		(10,955)		4,375		(2,290)		–		(8,870)
Inventories and parts		(11,982)		–		–		–		(11,982)
Prepaid expenses		44,788		–		–		–		44,788
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs		–		–		(8,228)		–		(8,228)
Other assets		(4,098)		1,665		(90)		–		(2,523)
Related party assets		7,721		115		–		–		7,836
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		48,255		1,249		12,200		–		61,704
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable		7,125		(6,051)		3,673		–		4,747
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities		–		101		3,982		–		4,083
Deferred income		8,393		–		–		–		8,393
Related party liabilities		(2,812)		(117)		397		–		(2,532)
Net cash provided by operating activities		352,299		2,722		21,315		–		376,336

Cash flows from investing activities:
Escrow deposits		23,005		–		–		–		23,005
Purchases of:
Property, plant and equipment		(480,259)		–		–		–		(480,259)
Short term investments		–		(10,779)		(5,712)		–		(16,491)
Fixed maturities investments		–		(11,602)		(111,488)		–		(123,090)
Real estate		(505)		–		–		–		(505)
Mortgage loans		–		(6,059)		(18,323)		–		(24,382)
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of:
Property, plant and equipment		142,343		–		–		–		142,343
Short term investments		–		15,424		9,215		–		24,639
Fixed maturities investments		–		4,275		32,284		–		36,559
Real estate		2,664		–		–		–		2,664
Mortgage loans		–		1,585		4,469		–		6,054
Net cash used by investing activities		(312,752)		(7,156)		(89,555)		–		(409,463)
		(page 1 of 2)
(a) Balance for the period ended March 31, 2017

Continuation of consolidating cash flow statements by industry segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 are as follows:

		Moving & Storage Consolidated		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)		Elimination		AMERCO Consolidated
		(Unaudited)
Cash flows from financing activities:		(In thousands)
Borrowings from credit facilities		155,367		–		–		–		155,367
Principal repayments on credit facilities		(64,819)		–		–		–		(64,819)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(1,734)		–		–		–		(1,734)
Capital lease payments		(56,522)		–		–		–		(56,522)
Employee stock ownership plan shares		3,516		–		–		–		3,516
Securitization deposits		49		–		–		–		49
Investment contract deposits		–		–		155,437		–		155,437
Investment contract withdrawals		–		–		(54,205)		–		(54,205)
Net cash provided by financing activities		35,857		–		101,232		–		137,089

Effects of exchange rate on cash		4,424		–		–		–		4,424

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		79,828		(4,434)		32,992		–		108,386
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		671,665		12,725		13,416		–		697,806
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	751,493	$	8,291	$	46,408	$	–	$	806,192
		(page 2 of 2)
(a) Balance for the period ended March 31, 2017

12. Industry Segment and Geographic Area Data

		United States		Canada		Consolidated
		(Unaudited)
		(All amounts are in thousands of U.S. $'s)
Quarter Ended June 30, 2018
Total revenues	$	971,295	$	48,282	$	1,019,577
Depreciation and amortization, net of (gains) losses on disposal		131,379		1,079		132,458
Interest expense		34,549		705		35,254
Pretax earnings		163,262		5,935		169,197
Income tax expense		39,777		1,571		41,348
Identifiable assets		10,657,222		344,262		11,001,484

Quarter Ended June 30, 2017
Total revenues	$	913,114	$	44,811	$	957,925
Depreciation and amortization, net of (gains) losses on disposal		131,499		1,504		133,003
Interest expense		29,643		702		30,345
Pretax earnings		191,973		6,713		198,686
Income tax expense		70,610		1,869		72,479
Identifiable assets		9,390,397		410,743		9,801,140

13. Employee Benefit Plans

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

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)

Service cost for benefits earned during the period	$	277	$	268
Other components of net periodic benefit costs:
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit		236		217
Other components		17		15
Total other components of net periodic benefit costs		253		232
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost	$	530	$	500

14. Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following tables represent the financial assets and liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018 that are subject to ASC 820 and the valuation approach applied to each of these items.

As of June 30, 2018		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Assets
Short term investments	$	409,787	$	409,787	$	–	$	–
Fixed maturities - available for sale		1,913,838		7,372		1,906,197		269
Preferred stock		10,186		10,186		–		–
Common stock		26,852		26,852		–		–
Derivatives		4,256		3,834		422		–
Total	$	2,364,919	$	458,031	$	1,906,619	$	269


Liabilities

Derivatives	$	338	$	–	$	338	$	–
Total	$	338	$	–	$	338	$	–

As of March 31, 2018		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		(In thousands)
Assets
Short term investments	$	475,320	$	475,320	$	–	$	–
Fixed maturities - available for sale		1,881,137		7,567		1,873,293		277
Preferred stock		10,861		10,861		–		–
Common stock		27,862		27,862		–		–
Derivatives		4,825		4,388		437		–
Total	$	2,400,005	$	525,998	$	1,873,730	$	277


Liabilities

Derivatives	$	897	$	–	$	897	$	–
Total	$	897	$	–	$	897	$	–

The following table represents the fair value measurements for our assets as of June 30, 2018 using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

		Fixed Maturities - Asset Backed Securities
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2018	$	277

Fixed Maturities - Asset Backed Securities - redeemed		(14)
Fixed Maturities - Asset Backed Securities - net gain (unrealized)		6
Balance as of June 30, 2018	$	269

15. Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), an updated standard on revenue recognition. The standard outlines a five-step model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The standard applies to all contracts with customers except for leases, insurance contracts, financial instruments, certain nonmonetary exchanges and certain guarantees. The standard also requires expanded disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. ASU 2014-09 became effective for us on April 1, 2018 and was adopted on a modified retrospective basis. Due to insignificant changes in our revenue recognition pattern for applicable revenue streams as a result of the updated guidance, there was no cumulative effect recorded. Additionally, due to the relatively short duration of our equipment contracts, we elected to use the practical expedient for contracts that begin and end within the same reporting period in applying the updated guidance to our applicable revenue streams. We performed an impact assessment by analyzing certain existing material revenue transactions and arrangements that are representative of our business segments and their revenue streams. Additionally, we assessed any potential impacts on our internal controls and processes related to both the implementation and ongoing compliance of the new guidance. The adoption of the standard did not have a material effect on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Operations, or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

We enter into contracts that may include various combinations of products and services, which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. Revenue is recognized net of amounts collected from customers for taxes, such as sales tax, and remitted to the applicable taxing authorities. We account for a contract under Topic 606 when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. For contracts scoped into this standard, revenue is recognized when (or as) the performance obligations are satisfied by means of transferring goods or services to the customer as applicable to each revenue stream as discussed below. A contract may be partially within the scope of Topic 606 and partially within the scope of other topics. This is applicable to insurance premiums received in conjunction with equipment rentals, for which we allocate the transaction price relating to these distinct performance obligations covered by Topic 944 on a relative standalone selling price basis. There were no material contract assets or liabilities as of June 30, 2018 and March 31, 2018.

Self-moving rentals are recognized over the contract period that trucks and moving equipment are rented. We offer two types of self-moving rental contracts, one-way rentals and in-town rentals, which have varying payment terms. Customer payment is received at the initiation of the contract for one-way rentals which covers an allowable limit for equipment usage. An estimated fee in the form of a deposit is received at the initiation of the contract for in-town rentals, and final payment is received upon the return of the equipment based on actual fees incurred. The contract price is estimated at the initiation of the contract, as there is variable consideration associated with ratable fees incurred based on the number of days the equipment is rented and the number of miles driven. Variable consideration is estimated using the most likely amount method which is based on the intended use of the rental equipment by the customer at the initiation of the contract. Historically, the variability in estimated transaction pricing compared to actual is not significant due to the relatively short duration of rental contracts. Each performance obligation has an observable stand-alone selling price. We concluded that the performance obligations identified are satisfied over time under Topic 606, which is consistent with the timing of our revenue recognition under legacy guidance. The input method of passage of time is appropriate as there is a direct relationship between our inputs and the transfer of benefit to the customer over the life of the contract. Self-moving rental contracts span a relatively short period of time, and the majority of these contracts begin and end within the same fiscal year.

The Company’s self-moving rental revenues do not currently meet the definition of a lease under Topic 840 due to the existence of substitution rights, and thus are accounted for under Topic 606. However, the contracts are expected to meet the definition of a lease pursuant to the guidance in ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) because those substitution rights do not provide an economic benefit to the Company that would exceed the cost of exercising the right. Therefore, upon adoption of ASU 2016-02 on April 1, 2019, self-rental contracts will be accounted for as leases. We do not expect this change to result in a change in the timing and pattern of recognition of the related revenues due to the short-term nature of the self-moving rental contracts.

Self-storage revenues are recognized as earned over the contract period based upon the number of paid storage contract days. Self-storage revenues are recognized in accordance with existing guidance in Topic 840 – Leases.

Sales of self-moving and self-storage related products are recognized at the time that title passes and the customer accepts delivery. The performance obligations identified for this portfolio of contracts include moving and storage product sales, installation services and/or propane sales. Each of these performance obligations has an observable stand-alone selling price. We concluded that the performance obligations identified are satisfied at a point in time under Topic 606, which is consistent with the timing of our revenue recognition under legacy guidance. The basis for this conclusion is that the customer does not receive the product/propane or benefit from the installation services until the related performance obligation is satisfied. These products/services being provided have an alternative use as they are not customized and can be sold/provided to any customer. In addition, we only have the right to receive payment once the products have been transferred to the customer or the installation services have been completed. Although product sales have a right of return policy, our estimated obligation for future product returns is not material to the financial statements at this time.

Property management fees are recognized over the period that agreed-upon services are provided. The performance obligation for this portfolio of contracts is property management services, which represents a series of distinct days of service, each of which is comprised of activities that may vary from day to day. However, those tasks are activities to fulfill the property management services and are not separate promises in the contract. We determined that each increment of the promised service is distinct in accordance with paragraph 606-10-25-19. This is because the customer can benefit from each increment of service on its own and each increment of service is separately identifiable because no day of service significantly modifies or customizes another and no day of service significantly affects either the entity’s ability to fulfill another day of service or the benefit to the customer of another day of service. As such, we concluded that the performance obligation is satisfied over time under Topic 606, which is consistent with the timing of our revenue recognition under legacy guidance for the Management Fee component of the compensation received in exchange for the service. Additionally, in certain contracts the Company has the ability to earn an incentive fee based on operational results. Historically these fees have been recognized once fully determinable. Under Topic 606, we measure and recognize the progress toward completion of the performance obligation on a quarterly basis using the most likely amount method to determine an accrual for the Incentive Fee portion of the compensation received in exchange for the property management service. The variable consideration recognized is subject to constraints due to a range of possible consideration amounts based on actual operational results. The amount accrued in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

Traditional life and Medicare supplement insurance premiums are recognized as revenue over the premium-paying periods of the contracts when due from the policyholders. For products where premiums are due over a significantly shorter duration than the period over which benefits are provided, such as our single premium whole life product, premiums are recognized when received and excess profits are deferred and recognized in relation to the insurance in force. Life insurance premiums are recognized in accordance with existing guidance in Topic 944 – Financial Services – Insurance.

Property and casualty insurance premiums are recognized as revenue over the policy periods. Interest and investment income are recognized as earned. Property and casualty premiums are recognized in accordance with existing guidance in Topic 944 – Financial Services – Insurance.

Net investment and interest income has multiple components. Interest income from bonds and mortgage notes are recognized when earned. Dividends on common and preferred stocks are recognized on the ex-dividend dates. Realized gains and losses on the sale or exchange of investments are recognized at the trade date. Net investment and interest income is recognized in accordance with existing guidance in Topic 825 – Financial Instruments.

Other revenue consists of numerous services or rentals, of which U-Box contracts and service fees from Moving Help are the main components. The performance obligations identified for U-Box contracts are fees for rental, storage and shipping of U-Box containers to a specified location, each of which are distinct. A contract may be partially within the scope of Topic 606 and partially within the scope of other topics. The rental and storage obligations in U-Box contracts meet the definition of a lease in Topic 840, while the shipping obligation represents a contract with a customer accounted for under Topic 606. Therefore, we allocate the total transaction price between the performance obligations of storage fees and rental fees and the shipping fees on a standalone selling price basis. U-Box shipping fees are collected once the shipment is in transit. Shipping fees in U-Box contracts are set at the initiation of the contract based on the shipping origin and destination, and the performance obligation is satisfied over time under Topic 606 which is consistent with the timing of our revenue recognition under legacy guidance. U-Box shipping contracts span over a relatively short period of time, and the majority of these contracts begin and end within the same fiscal year. Moving Help services fees are generated as we provide a neutral venue for the connection between the service provider and the customer for agreed upon services. We do not control the specified services provided by the service provider before that service is transferred to the customer.

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by timing of revenue recognition:

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)

Revenues recognized over time:	$	757,736	$	706,072
Revenues recognized at a point in time:		90,190		89,138
Total revenues recognized under ASC 606		847,926		795,210

Revenues recognized under ASC 840		95,857		83,452
Revenues recognized under ASC 944		51,189		52,046
Revenues recognized under ASC 320		24,605		27,217
Total revenues	$	1,019,577	$	957,925

In the above table, the revenues recognized over time include self-moving equipment rentals, property management fees, the shipping fees associated with U-Box rentals and a portion of other revenues, whereas revenues recognized at a point in time include self-moving and self-storage products and service sales and a portion of other revenues.

16. Income Taxes

The Tax Reform Act was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Tax Reform Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred, and repeals the deferral of the phase three tax for life insurance companies. As of June 30, 2018, we have not completed our accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Tax Reform Act; however, we have made a reasonable estimate of the effects of all items affected by the Tax Reform Act.

17. Subsequent Events

Financial Strength Rating

In August 2018, A.M. Best upgraded the financial strength rating (“FSR”) for Repwest Insurance Company to A- from B++. The FSR outlook remains stable. In addition, A.M. Best upgraded the long-term issuer credit rating (“LTICR”) to a- from bbb. The LTICR outlook has been revised to stable from positive.

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

General

We begin Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) with the overall strategy of AMERCO, followed by a description of, and strategy related to, our operating segments to give the reader an overview of the goals of our businesses and the direction in which our businesses and products are moving. We then discuss our critical accounting policies and estimates that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our reported financial results. Next, we discuss our results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018, which is followed by an analysis of liquidity changes in our balance sheets and cash flows, and a discussion of our financial commitments in the sections entitled Liquidity and Capital Resources - Summary and Disclosures about Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments and a discussion of off-balance sheet arrangements. We conclude this MD&A by discussing our current outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2019.

This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the other sections of this Quarterly Report, including the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The various sections of this MD&A contain a number of forward-looking statements, as discussed under the caption, Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements, all of which are based on our current expectations and could be affected by the uncertainties and risks described throughout this filing or in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond our control and our actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

AMERCO, a Nevada corporation, has a first fiscal quarter that ends on the 30th of June for each year that is referenced. Our insurance company subsidiaries have a first quarter that ends on the 31st of March for each year that is referenced. They have been consolidated on that basis. Our insurance companies’ financial reporting processes conform to calendar year reporting as required by state insurance departments. Management believes that consolidating their calendar year into our fiscal year financial statements does not materially affect the presentation of financial position or results of operations. We disclose any material events, if any, occurring during the intervening period. Consequently, all references to our insurance subsidiaries’ years 2018 and 2017 correspond to fiscal 2019 and 2018 for AMERCO.

Overall Strategy

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

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

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

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

Description of Operating Segments

AMERCO’s three reportable segments are:

Moving and Storage, comprised of AMERCO, U-Haul, and Real Estate and the wholly-owned subsidiaries of U-Haul and Real Estate,
Property and Casualty Insurance, comprised of Repwest and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and ARCOA, and
Life Insurance, comprised of Oxford and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Moving and Storage

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

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

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

uhaul.com® is an online marketplace that connects consumers to our operations as well as independent Moving Help® service providers and thousands of independent Self-Storage Affiliates. Our network of customer rated affiliates and service providers furnish pack and load help, cleaning help, self-storage and similar services throughout the United States and Canada. Our goal is to further utilize our web-based technology platform to increase service to consumers and businesses in the moving and storage market.

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

Property and Casualty Insurance

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

Life Insurance

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

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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

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

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

Principles of Consolidation

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

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

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

Recoverability of Property, Plant and Equipment

Our property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Interest expense incurred during the initial construction of buildings and rental equipment is considered part of cost. Depreciation is computed for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line or an accelerated method based on a declining balance formula over the following estimated useful lives: rental equipment 2-20 years and buildings and non-rental equipment 3-55 years. Routine maintenance costs are charged to operating expense as they are incurred. Gains and losses on dispositions of property, plant and equipment are netted against depreciation expense when realized. Equipment depreciation is recognized in amounts expected to result in the recovery of estimated residual values upon disposal, i.e., minimize gains or losses. In determining the depreciation rate, historical disposal experience, holding periods and trends in the market for vehicles are reviewed. As a result of the changes in IRS regulations regarding the capitalization of assets, beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company has changed its depreciation policy to raise the value threshold before certain assets are capitalized. This change in procedure results in the immediate recognition of reported operating costs with a lagging decrease in depreciation expense over the term that these assets would have been depreciated. Due to this change, we had additional operating expenses of $5.1 million and $6.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. This change in procedure is expected to benefit the Company through the immediate recognition of tax deductible costs.

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

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

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

Insurance Reserves

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

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

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

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

Claimant longevity
Cost trends associated with claimant treatments
Changes in ceding entity and third party administrator reporting practices
Changes in environmental factors including legal and regulatory
Current conditions affecting claim settlements
Future economic conditions including inflation

We reserve each claim based upon the accumulation of claim costs projected through each claimant’s life expectancy, and then adjust for applicable reinsurance arrangements. Management reviews each claim bi-annually to determine if the estimated life-time claim costs have increased and then adjusts the reserve estimate accordingly at that time. We factor in an estimate of potential cost increases in our IBNR liability. We do not assume settlement of existing claims in calculating the reserve amount, unless it is in the final stages of completion.

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

Impairment of Investments

Investments are evaluated pursuant to guidance contained in ASC 320 - Investments - Debt and Equity Securities to determine if and when a decline in market value below amortized cost is other-than-temporary. Management makes certain assumptions or judgments in its assessment including, but not limited to: our ability and intent to hold the security, quoted market prices, dealer quotes or discounted cash flows, industry factors, financial factors, and issuer specific information such as credit strength. Other-than-temporary impairment in value is recognized in the current period operating results. There were no write downs in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 or 2018.

Income Taxes

We file a consolidated tax return with all of our legal subsidiaries.

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

Fair Values

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

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), an updated standard on revenue recognition. The standard outlines a five-step model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The standard applies to all contracts with customers except for leases, insurance contracts, financial instruments, certain nonmonetary exchanges and certain guarantees. The standard also requires expanded disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. ASU 2014-09 became effective for us on April 1, 2018 and was adopted on a modified retrospective basis. We performed an impact assessment by analyzing certain existing material revenue transactions and arrangements that are representative of our business segments and their revenue streams. Additionally, we assessed any potential impacts on our internal controls and processes related to both the implementation and ongoing compliance of the new guidance. The adoption of the standard did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01 addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Among other provisions, the new guidance requires the fair value measurement of investments in certain equity securities. For investments without readily determinable fair values, entities have the option to either measure these investments at fair value or at cost adjusted for changes in observable prices minus impairment. All changes in measurement will be recognized in net income. The guidance was effective for interim periods and annual period beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption was not permitted, except for certain provisions relating to financial liabilities. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and recorded an increase of approximately $9.7 million to retained earnings with a corresponding decrease to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This update addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. The effective date of ASU 2016-15 was for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption was permitted. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs. This update was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years with early adoption permitted. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Restricted Cash. The new guidance requires that the reconciliation of the beginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts shown in the statements of cash flows include restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. If restricted cash is presented separately from cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet, companies will be required to reconcile the amounts presented on the statement of cash flows to the amounts on the balance sheet. Companies will also need to disclose information about the nature of the restrictions. This update became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805) Clarifying the Definition of a Business. This update is to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. This update became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those years. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits: Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which changes how companies that sponsor defined benefit pension plans present the related net periodic benefit cost in the income statement. The service cost component of the net periodic benefit cost will continue to be presented in the same income statement line items, however other components of the net periodic benefit cost will be presented as a component of other income and excluded from operating profit. ASU 2017-07 will become effective for public companies during interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We report the current service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in Operating expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations and report the Other components of net periodic benefit cost as a separate item outside of earnings from operations. We have applied these changes in presentation retrospectively, which resulted in a decrease in earnings from operations of $0.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. These changes in presentation did not result in any changes to earnings available to common stockholders or earnings per common share. Details of the net periodic costs are provided in Note 13, Employee Benefit Plans, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This update will require lessees to recognize all leases with terms greater than 12 months on their balance sheet as lease liabilities with a corresponding right-of-use asset. This update maintains the dual model for lease accounting, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance, with lease classification determined in a manner similar to existing lease guidance. The basic principle is that leases of all types convey the right to direct the use and obtain substantially all the economic benefits of an identified asset, meaning they create an asset and liability for lessees. Lessees will classify leases as either finance leases (comparable to current capital leases) or operating leases (comparable to current operating leases). Costs for a finance lease will be split between amortization and interest expense, with operating leases reporting a single lease expense. This update will also require both qualitative and quantitative disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years; however, early adoption is permitted. We have determined that the provisions of ASU 2016-02 may result in an increase in assets to recognize the present value of the lease obligations with a corresponding increase in liabilities. We are still in the process of determining the impact on our consolidated financial statements. For the last ten years, we have reported a discounted estimate of the off-balance sheet lease obligations in our MD&A.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Cost (Subtopic 310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. These amendments shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period. The amendments should be applied on a modified retrospective basis, with a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements.

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

Results of Operations

AMERCO and Consolidated Entities

Quarter Ended June 30, 2018 compared with the Quarter Ended June 30, 2017

Listed below, on a consolidated basis, are revenues for our major product lines for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and the first quarter of fiscal 2018:

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Self-moving equipment rentals	$	716,602	$	669,858
Self-storage revenues		86,212		76,718
Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales		79,241		78,911
Property management fees		7,416		6,762
Life insurance premiums		36,888		39,091
Property and casualty insurance premiums		12,781		11,815
Net investment and interest income		24,605		27,217
Other revenue		55,832		47,553
Consolidated revenue	$	1,019,577	$	957,925

Self-moving equipment rental revenues increased $46.7 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018. One-way and in-town transactions both increased leading to the improved revenue results. Sales of our Safemove® and related protection packages contributed to the revenue growth. Compared to the same period last year, we increased the number of retail locations, independent dealers, box trucks, trailers and towing devices in the rental fleet.

Self-storage revenues increased $9.5 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The average monthly amount of occupied square feet increased by 10.7% during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 compared with the same period last year. The growth in revenues and square feet rented comes from a combination of improved rates per square foot, occupancy gains at existing locations and from the addition of new facilities to the portfolio. Over the last twelve months, we added approximately 4.3 million net rentable square feet or a 15.5% increase, with approximately 1.4 million of that coming on during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

Sales of self-moving and self-storage products and services increased $0.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Life insurance premiums decreased $2.2 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018 due primarily to decreased life and Medicare supplement premiums.

Property and casualty insurance premiums increased $1.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018 due to an increase in Safetow® and Safestor® sales, which is a reflection of the increased equipment and storage rental transactions.

Net investment and interest income decreased $2.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Updated accounting guidance now requires changes in the market value of equity securities held for investment at our insurance subsidiaries to be recognized through income. This accounted for $1.2 million of the decrease during the quarter. The remainder of the decrease was from gains recognized during the first quarter of fiscal 2018 from mortgage loan payoffs that did not recur in the first quarter of this year.

Other revenue increased $8.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily coming from our U-Box® program.

As a result of the items mentioned above, revenues for AMERCO and its consolidated entities were $1,019.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with $957.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Listed below are revenues and earnings from operations at each of our operating segments for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The insurance companies’ first quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Moving and storage
Revenues	$	947,885	$	882,527
Earnings from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries		200,395		220,740
Property and casualty insurance
Revenues		15,889		16,106
Earnings from operations		2,713		5,436
Life insurance
Revenues		57,863		60,656
Earnings from operations		1,881		3,436
Eliminations
Revenues		(2,060)		(1,364)
Earnings from operations before equity in earnings of subsidiaries		(285)		(349)
Consolidated results
Revenues		1,019,577		957,925
Earnings from operations		204,704		229,263

Total costs and expenses increased $86.2 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Operating expenses for Moving and Storage increased $79.8 million, largely from increased equipment maintenance, personnel, shipping costs associated with U-Box and property taxes. Repair costs accounted for $40.8 million of the increase with the majority of this associated with the portion of the fleet nearing resale. Net gains from the disposal of rental equipment increased $11.2 million. Compared with fiscal 2018, we have sold more used trucks and the average sales proceeds per truck were nominally better. Depreciation expense associated with our rental fleet increased $7.2 million to $114.0 million due to a larger fleet. Depreciation expense on all other assets, largely from buildings and improvements increased $4.1 million to $28.7 million.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations decreased to $204.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with $229.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Interest expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 was $35.3 million, compared with $30.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018, primarily due to increased borrowings.

Income tax expense was $41.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with $72.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Our effective tax rate was 24.4% of net income before taxes for fiscal 2019, compared to 36.5% in the prior-year period.

As a result of the above mentioned items, earnings available to common shareholders were $127.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with $126.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 were $6.53, compared with $6.44 for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

The weighted average common shares outstanding basic and diluted were 19,590,585 for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with 19,587,891 for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Moving and Storage

Quarter Ended June 30, 2018 compared with the Quarter Ended June 30, 2017

Listed below are revenues for our major product lines at Moving and Storage for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and the first quarter of fiscal 2018:

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Self-moving equipment rentals	$	717,542	$	670,698
Self-storage revenues		86,212		76,718
Self-moving and self-storage products and service sales		79,241		78,911
Property management fees		7,416		6,762
Net investment and interest income		2,563		2,657
Other revenue		54,911		46,781
Moving and Storage revenue	$	947,885	$	882,527

Self-moving equipment rental revenues increased $46.8 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018. One-way and in-town transactions both increased leading to the improved revenue results. Sales of our Safemove® and related protection packages contributed to the revenue growth. Compared to the same period last year, we increased the number of retail locations, independent dealers, box trucks, trailers and towing devices in the rental fleet.

Sales of self-moving and self-storage products and services increased $0.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Net investment and interest income decreased $0.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Other revenue increased $8.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018 caused primarily by the U-Box® program.

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

	Quarter Ended June 30,
	2018	2017
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except occupancy rate)
Room count as of June 30	383	328
Square footage as of June 30	32,394	28,044
Average monthly number of rooms occupied	262	237
Average monthly occupancy rate based on room count	69.6%	73.0%
Average monthly square footage occupied	23,666	21,383

Over the last twelve months we added approximately 4.3 million net rentable square feet of new storage to the system. This was a mix of existing storage locations we acquired and new development. On average, the occupancy rate of this new capacity on the date it was added was 3.6%.

Total costs and expenses increased $85.7 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Operating expenses increased $79.8 million largely from increased equipment maintenance, personnel, shipping costs associated with U-Box and property taxes. Repair costs accounted for $40.8 million of the increase with the majority of this associated with the portion of the fleet nearing resale. Net gains from the disposal of rental equipment increased $11.2 million. Compared with fiscal 2018, we have sold more used trucks and the average sales proceeds per truck were nominally better. Depreciation expense associated with our rental fleet increased $7.2 million to $114.0 million due to a larger fleet. Depreciation expense on all other assets, largely from buildings and improvements increased $4.1 million to $28.7 million.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations for Moving and Storage before consolidation of the equity in the earnings of the insurance subsidiaries, decreased to $200.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with $220.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Equity in the earnings of AMERCO’s insurance subsidiaries was $3.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with $5.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, earnings from operations decreased to $204.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with $226.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Property and Casualty Insurance

Quarter Ended March 31, 2018 compared with the Quarter Ended March 31, 2017

Net premiums were $13.3 million and $11.8 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. A significant portion of Repwest’s premiums are from policies sold in conjunction with U-Haul rental transactions. The premium increase corresponded with the increased moving and storage transactions at U-Haul during the same period.

Net investment and interest income was $2.5 million and $4.3 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Updated accounting guidance now requires changes in the market value of equity securities held for investment to be recognized through income. This accounted for $1.2 million of the decrease during the quarter.

Net operating expenses were $8.7 million and $8.2 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, primarily driven by larger commission spend from top line growth.

Benefits and losses incurred were $4.5 million and $2.4 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, with $1.0 million of the increase is associated with new business that was not in force for the prior year quarter.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, pretax earnings from operations were $2.7 million and $5.4 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Life Insurance

Quarter Ended March 31, 2018 compared with the Quarter Ended March 31, 2017

Net premiums were $36.9 million and $39.1 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Medicare Supplement premiums decreased by $3.3 million due to reductions in new sales and declined premiums on the existing business, partially offset by rate increases on renewal premiums. All other lines of business combined for a $1.1 million increase. Deferred annuity deposits were $61.3 million or $34.1 million below prior year and are accounted for on the balance sheet as deposits rather than premiums.

Net investment and interest income was $19.9 million and $20.7 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Realized gains from fixed maturities and additional gains from our mortgage loan portfolios decreased $1.6 million, partially offset by a $0.9 million increase in investment and interest income due to a larger invested asset base.

Net operating expenses were $5.9 million and $5.6 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. A minor increase in general expenses was partially offset by the decrease in Medicare Supplement commissions from the reduced business in force.

Benefits and losses incurred were $44.1 million and $45.3 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to a $2.9 million reduction in Medicare supplement benefits from the declined policies in force. All other lines of business accounted for a $1.7 million increase.

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs (“DAC”), sales inducement asset (“SIA”) and the value of business acquired (“VOBA”) was $6.0 million and $6.3 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to additional DAC amortization in the first quarter of prior year generated by added gains on discounted mortgage loan investments and realized gains partially offset by the increased amortization from a larger DAC asset in the current quarter.

As a result of the above mentioned changes in revenues and expenses, pretax earnings from operations were $1.9 million and $3.4 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We believe our current capital structure is a positive factor that will enable us to pursue our operational plans and goals, and provide us with sufficient liquidity for the foreseeable future. There are many factors which could affect our liquidity, including some which are beyond our control, and there is no assurance that future cash flows and liquidity resources will be sufficient to meet our outstanding debt obligations and our other future capital needs.

As of June 30, 2018, cash and cash equivalents totaled $650.1 million, compared with $759.4 million at March 31, 2018. The assets of our insurance subsidiaries are generally unavailable to fulfill the obligations of non-insurance operations (Moving and Storage). As of June 30, 2018 (or as otherwise indicated), cash and cash equivalents, other financial assets (receivables, short-term investments, other investments, fixed maturities, and related party assets) and debt obligations of each operating segment were:

		Moving & Storage		Property & Casualty Insurance (a)		Life Insurance (a)
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	618,300	$	5,119	$	26,920
Other financial assets		137,664		455,638		2,025,150
Debt obligations		3,586,127		–		–

(a) As of March 31, 2018

As of June 30, 2018, Moving and Storage had additional cash available under existing credit facilities of $220.0 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $7.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The insurance subsidiaries accounted for $6.2 million of the decrease. Moving and Storage operating cash flows were negatively affected by the end of the month falling on a weekend; this pushed the receipt of credit card receipts into the following month.

Net cash used in investing activities increased $36.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Purchases of property, plant and equipment, which are reported net of cash from sales and lease-back transactions, increased $67.9 million. Cash from the sales of property, plant and equipment increased $45.2 million largely due to reduced fleet sales. For our insurance subsidiaries, net cash used in investing activities decreased $16.0 million due to additional investment purchases.

Net cash used by financing activities increased $165.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, as compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2018. This was due to a combination of increased debt and capital lease repayments of $36.9 million, a decrease in cash from borrowings of $51.7 million, a decrease in net annuity deposits from Life Insurance of $63.7 million, and a $9.8 million dividend payment in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

Liquidity and Capital Resources and Requirements of Our Operating Segments

Moving and Storage

To meet the needs of our customers, U-Haul maintains a large fleet of rental equipment. Capital expenditures have primarily consisted of new rental equipment acquisitions and the buyouts of existing fleet from leases. The capital to fund these expenditures has historically been obtained internally from operations and the sale of used equipment and externally from debt and lease financing. In the future, we anticipate that our internally generated funds will be used to service the existing debt and fund operations. U-Haul estimates that during fiscal 2019, we will reinvest in our truck and trailer rental fleet approximately $450 million, net of equipment sales excluding any lease buyouts. Through the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we have invested, net of equipment sales, $254 million before any lease buyouts in our truck and trailer fleet of this projected amount. Fleet investments in fiscal 2019 and beyond will be dependent upon several factors including availability of capital, the truck rental environment and the used-truck sales market. We anticipate that the fiscal 2019 investments will be funded largely through debt financing, external lease financing and cash from operations. Management considers several factors including cost and tax consequences when selecting a method to fund capital expenditures. Our allocation between debt and lease financing can change from year to year based upon financial market conditions which may alter the cost or availability of financing options.

Real Estate has traditionally financed the acquisition of self-storage properties to support U-Haul's growth through debt financing and funds from operations and sales. Our plan for the expansion of owned storage properties includes the acquisition of existing self-storage locations from third parties, the acquisition and development of bare land, and the acquisition and redevelopment of existing buildings not currently used for self-storage. We are funding these development projects through construction loans and internally generated funds. For the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we invested $219 million in real estate acquisitions, new construction and renovation and major repairs. For fiscal 2019, the timing of new projects will be dependent upon several factors including the entitlement process, availability of capital, weather, and the identification and successful acquisition of target properties. U-Haul's growth plan in self-storage also includes the expansion of the U-Haul Storage Affiliate program, which does not require significant capital.

Net capital expenditures (purchases of property, plant and equipment less proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and lease proceeds) were $360.6 million and $337.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. The components of our net capital expenditures are provided in the following table:

		Quarter Ended June 30,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Purchases of rental equipment	$	440,350	$	396,068
Equipment lease buyouts		2,633		–
Purchases of real estate, construction and renovations		219,196		142,499
Other capital expenditures		12,871		29,083
Gross capital expenditures		675,050		567,650
Less: Lease proceeds		(126,903)		(87,391)
Less: Sales of property, plant and equipment		(187,546)		(142,343)
Net capital expenditures		360,601		337,916

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

Property and Casualty Insurance

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

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

Property and Casualty Insurance’s stockholder’s equity was $208.3 million and $211.2 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The increase resulted from net earnings of $2.2 million, a decrease in other comprehensive income of $14.8 million, and a one-time reclass of $9.7 million between other comprehensive income and beginning retained earnings due to the implementation of ASU 2016-01. Property and Casualty Insurance does not use debt or equity issues to increase capital and therefore has no direct exposure to capital market conditions other than through its investment portfolio.

Life Insurance

Life Insurance manages its financial assets to meet policyholder and other obligations including investment contract withdrawals and deposits. Life Insurance’s net deposits for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 were $37.6 million. State insurance regulations restrict the amount of dividends that can be paid to stockholders of insurance companies. As a result, Life Insurance’s funds are generally not available to satisfy the claims of AMERCO or its legal subsidiaries.

Life Insurance’s stockholder’s equity was $309.6 million and $332.9 million as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The decrease resulted from a reduction in other comprehensive income of $24.8 million primarily due to the effect of interest rate changes on the fixed maturity portion of the investment portfolio, offset by net earnings of $1.5 million. Life Insurance has not historically used debt or equity issues to increase capital and therefore has not had any significant direct exposure to capital market conditions other than through its investment portfolio. However, as of March 31, 2018, Oxford had outstanding deposits of $60.0 million through its membership in the FHLB system. For a more detailed discussion of this deposit, please see Note 4, Borrowings, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cash Provided from Operating Activities by Operating Segments

Moving and Storage

Net cash provided from operating activities were $351.5 million and $352.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. Moving and Storage operating cash flows were negatively affected by the end of the month falling on a weekend; this pushed the receipt of credit card receipts into the following month.

Property and Casualty Insurance

Net cash provided by operating activities were $3.6 million and $2.7 million for the first quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase was the result of increased underwriting profit.

Property and Casualty Insurance’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment portfolios amounted to $9.4 million and $11.6 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. These balances reflect funds in transition from maturity proceeds to long term investments. Management believes this level of liquid assets, combined with budgeted cash flow, is adequate to meet foreseeable cash needs. Capital and operating budgets allow Property and Casualty Insurance to schedule cash needs in accordance with investment and underwriting proceeds.

Life Insurance

Net cash provided by operating activities were $14.2 million and $21.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to the timing of settlement of payables, offset by an increase resulting from a reduction in paid commissions and federal income tax.

In addition to cash flows from operating activities and financing activities, a substantial amount of liquid funds are available through Life Insurance’s short-term portfolio and its membership in the FHLB. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to $27.1 million and $50.7 million, respectively. Management believes that the overall sources of liquidity are adequate to meet foreseeable cash needs.

Liquidity and Capital Resources - Summary

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

Our borrowing strategy is primarily focused on asset-backed financing and rental equipment leases. As part of this strategy, we seek to ladder maturities and fix interest rates. While each of these loans typically contains provisions governing the amount that can be borrowed in relation to specific assets, the overall structure is flexible with no limits on overall Company borrowings. Management believes it has adequate liquidity between cash and cash equivalents and unused borrowing capacity in existing credit facilities to meet the current and expected needs of the Company over the next several years. As of June 30, 2018, we had available borrowing capacity under existing credit facilities of $220.0 million. It is possible that circumstances beyond our control could alter the ability of the financial institutions to lend us the unused lines of credit. We believe that there are additional opportunities for leverage in our existing capital structure. For a more detailed discussion of our long term debt and borrowing capacity, please see Note 4, Borrowings, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Certain assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are measured and classified based upon a three tiered approach to valuation. ASC 820 requires that financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value be classified and disclosed in a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 category. For more information, please see Note 14, Fair Value Measurements, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The available-for-sale securities held by us are recorded at fair value. These values are determined primarily from actively traded markets where prices are based either on direct market quotes or observed transactions. Liquidity is a factor considered during the determination of the fair value of these securities. Market price quotes may not be readily available for certain securities or the market for them has slowed or ceased. In situations where the market is determined to be illiquid, fair value is determined based upon limited available information and other factors including expected cash flows. As of June 30, 2018, we had $0.3 million of available-for-sale assets classified in Level 3.

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

Disclosures about Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

Our estimates as to future contractual obligations have not materially changed from the disclosure included under the subheading Disclosures about Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

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

We utilize operating leases for certain rental equipment and facilities with terms expiring substantially through 2024. In the event of a shortfall in proceeds from the sales of the underlying rental equipment assets, we have guaranteed $14.2 million of residual values as of June 30, 2018 for these assets at the end of their respective lease terms. We have been leasing rental equipment since 1987. To date, we have not experienced residual value shortfalls related to these leasing arrangements. Using the average cost of fleet related debt as the discount rate, the present value of our minimum lease payments and residual value guarantees were $21.5 million as of June 30, 2018.

Historically, we have used off-balance sheet arrangements in connection with the expansion of our self-storage business. For more information please see Note 10, Related Party Transactions, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. These arrangements were primarily used when our overall borrowing structure was more limited. We do not face similar limitations currently and off-balance sheet arrangements have not been utilized in our self-storage expansion in recent years. In the future, we will continue to identify and consider off-balance sheet opportunities to the extent such arrangements would be economically advantageous to us and our stockholders. SAC Holdings, Four SAC Self-Storage Corporation (“4 SAC”), Five SAC Self-Storage Corporation (“5 SAC”), Galaxy Investments, L.P. (“Galaxy”) and Private Mini are substantially controlled by Blackwater. Blackwater is wholly-owned by WGHLP, which is owned by Mark V. Shoen (a significant shareholder) and various trusts associated with Edward J. Shoen (our Chairman of the Board, President and a significant shareholder) and Mark V. Shoen.

We currently manage the self-storage properties owned or leased by Blackwater and Mercury pursuant to a standard form of management agreement, under which we receive a management fee of between 4% and 10% of the gross receipts plus reimbursement for certain expenses. We received management fees, exclusive of reimbursed expenses, of $10.3 million and $10.0 million from the above mentioned entities during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. This management fee is consistent with the fee received for other properties we previously managed for third parties. Mark V. Shoen controls the general partner of Mercury. The limited partner interests of Mercury are indirectly owned by Mark V. Shoen, James P. Shoen (a significant shareholder) and a trust benefitting the children and grandchildren of Edward J. Shoen (our Chairman of the Board, President and a significant shareholder).

We lease space for marketing company offices, vehicle repair shops and hitch installation centers from subsidiaries of Blackwater. Total lease payments pursuant to such leases were $0.7 million in the first quarters of both fiscal 2019 and 2018. The terms of the leases are similar to the terms of leases for other properties owned by unrelated parties that are leased to us.

As of June 30, 2017, subsidiaries of Blackwater acted as U-Haul independent dealers. The financial and other terms of the dealership contracts with the aforementioned companies and their subsidiaries are substantially identical to the terms of those with our other independent dealers whereby commissions are paid by us based on equipment rental revenues. We paid the above mentioned entities $16.5 million and $15.9 million in commissions pursuant to such dealership contracts during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Fiscal 2019 Outlook

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

With respect to our storage business, we have added new locations and expanded at existing locations. In fiscal 2019, we are actively looking to acquire new locations, complete current projects and increase occupancy in our existing portfolio of locations. New projects and acquisitions will be considered and pursued if they fit our long term plans and meet our financial objectives. We will continue to invest capital and resources in the U-Box® program throughout fiscal 2019.

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

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

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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

Interest Rate Risk

The exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our variable rate debt obligations and one variable rate operating lease. We have used interest rate swap agreements and forward swaps to reduce our exposure to changes in interest rates. We enter into these arrangements with counterparties that are significant financial institutions with whom we generally have other financial arrangements. We are exposed to credit risk should these counterparties not be able to perform on their obligations. Following is a summary of our interest rate swap agreements as of June 30, 2018:

Notional Amount

Fair Value

Effective Date

Expiration Date

Fixed Rate

Floating Rate

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

60,555

(338)

8/18/2006

8/10/2018

5.43%

1 Month LIBOR

15,417

(a)

8/15/2011

8/15/2018

1.86%

1 Month LIBOR

6,200

(a)

9/12/2011

9/10/2018

1.75%

1 Month LIBOR

5,774

(b)

3/28/2012

3/28/2019

1.42%

1 Month LIBOR

8,542

4/16/2012

4/1/2019

1.28%

1 Month LIBOR

16,650

316

1/15/2013

12/15/2019

1.07%

1 Month LIBOR

(a) forward swap

(b) operating lease

As of June 30, 2018, we had $703.4 million of variable rate debt obligations and $5.8 million of a variable rate operating lease. If LIBOR were to increase 100 basis points, the increase in interest expense on the variable rate debt would decrease future earnings and cash flows by $6.0 million annually (after consideration of the effect of the above derivative contracts). Certain senior mortgages have an anticipated repayment date and a maturity date. If these senior mortgages are not repaid by the anticipated repayment date the interest rate on these mortgages would increase from the current fixed rate. We are using the anticipated repayment date for our maturity schedule.

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

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

The exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates relates primarily to our Canadian business. Approximately 4.7% of our revenue was generated in Canada during the first quarter of both fiscal 2019 and 2018. The result of a 10.0% change in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar would not be material to net income. We typically do not hedge any foreign currency risk since the exposure is not considered material.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report contains “forward-looking statements” regarding future events and our future results of operations. We may make additional written or oral forward-looking statements from time to time in filings with the SEC or otherwise. We believe such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of the safe-harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such statements may include, but are not limited to, estimates of capital expenditures, plans for future operations, products or services, financing needs, plans and strategies, our perceptions of our legal positions and anticipated outcomes of government investigations and pending litigation against us, liquidity, goals and strategies, plans for new business, storage occupancy, growth rate assumptions, pricing, costs, and access to capital and leasing markets, the impact of our compliance with environmental laws and cleanup costs, our used vehicle disposition strategy, the sources and availability of funds for our rental equipment and self-storage expansion and replacement strategies and plans, our plan to expand our U-Haul storage affiliate program, that additional leverage can be supported by our operations and business, the availability of alternative vehicle manufacturers, our estimates of the residual values of our equipment fleet, our plans with respect to off-balance sheet arrangements, our plans to continue to invest in the U-Box® program, the impact of interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate changes on our operations, the sufficiency of our capital resources and the sufficiency of capital of our insurance subsidiaries as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “estimate,” “project” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made.

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

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

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

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

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

Inherent Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

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

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

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

PART II Other information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The information regarding our legal proceedings in Note 9, Contingencies, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We are not aware of any material updates to the risk factors described in our previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.

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

Not applicable.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits

The following documents are filed as part of this report:


Exhibit Number	Description	Page or Method of Filing
3.1	Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of AMERCO	Incorporated by reference to AMERCO’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 9, 2016, file no. 1-11255
3.2	Restated Bylaws of AMERCO	Incorporated by reference to AMERCO’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 5, 2013, file no. 1-11255
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Edward J. Shoen, President and Chairman of the Board of AMERCO	Filed herewith
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Jason A. Berg, Chief Financial Officer of AMERCO	Filed herewith
32.1	Certificate of Edward J. Shoen, President and Chairman of the Board of AMERCO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Furnished herewith
32.2	Certificate of Jason A. Berg, Chief Financial Officer of AMERCO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Furnished herewith
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document	Filed herewith
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema	Filed herewith

101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase	Filed herewith
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase	Filed herewith
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase	Filed herewith
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase	Filed herewith

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 8, 2018		/s/ Edward J. Shoen
		Edward J. Shoen
		President and Chairman of the Board
		(Duly Authorized Officer)



Date: August 8, 2018		/s/ Jason A. Berg
		Jason A. Berg
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)



Date: August 8, 2018		/s/ Mary K. Thompson
		Mary K. Thompson
		Chief Accounting Officer