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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
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                                  FORM 10-Q/A
 
[X]             QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
 
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-20882
 
                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
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                   INDIANA                                    NO. 35-1773567
          (State of incorporation)                   (IRS employer identification no.)
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                             9100 KEYSTONE CROSSING
                          INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46240
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
 
                                 (317) 574-6200
                                  (Telephone)
 
     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days: Yes [X] No [ ]
 
     As of August 1, 1997, the Registrant had outstanding 5,010,143 shares of
common stock.
 
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                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
 
                                     INDEX
 
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    PART I.      FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
    Item 1.      Financial Statements
                 Consolidated Balance Sheets --
                 June 30, 1997 (Unaudited) and December 31, 1996 (Audited)...      3
                 Consolidated Statements of Operations --
                 For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and
                 1996 (Unaudited)............................................      4
                 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity --
                 For the Six Months June 30, 1997 and 1996 (Unaudited).......      5
                 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows --
                 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
                 (Unaudited).................................................      6
                 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)......      7
    Item 2.      Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
                 and Results of Operations...................................     11
    PART II.     OTHER INFORMATION:
    Item 1.      Legal Proceedings...........................................     23
    Item 6.      Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K............................     23
    Signatures...............................................................     25
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                        PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
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                                                               MARCH 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                 1997            1996
                                                               ---------     ------------
                                                              (UNAUDITED)     (AUDITED)
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                            ASSETS
Investments:
  Securities available for sale:
    Fixed maturity securities, at fair value (amortized
     cost: $352,642 in 1997 and $349,151 in 1996)...........   $350,513        $347,310
    Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $55 in 1997 and
     $58 in 1996)...........................................         63              62
  Mortgage loans, at unpaid principal balances..............      2,297           3,035
  Policy loans, at unpaid principal balances................      9,258           9,903
  Real estate, at depreciated cost..........................        537             546
  Other invested assets.....................................      1,113             865
  Short-term investments, at cost, which approximates fair
    value...................................................     18,381           8,417
                                                               --------        --------
      Total investments.....................................    382,162         370,138
Cash........................................................      9,823           5,113
Accrued investment income...................................      6,524           6,198
Amounts due and recoverable from reinsurers.................     69,157          68,811
Deferred policy acquisition costs...........................     21,274          18,078
Present value of future profits, less accumulated
  amortization of $4,399 in 1997 and $3,520 in 1996.........     22,738          23,806
Excess of acquisition cost over net assets acquired, less
  accumulated amortization of $369 in 1997 and $314 in
  1996......................................................      2,205           2,260
Other assets................................................      4,957           5,463
Assets held in separate accounts............................    134,808         128,546
                                                               --------        --------
      Total assets..........................................   $653,648        $628,413
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LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE SECURITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
  Future policy benefits:
    Interest-sensitive annuities and other financial
     products...............................................   $346,662        $333,633
    Traditional life insurance..............................     87,566          87,106
                                                               --------        --------
      Total future policy benefits..........................    434,228         420,739
  Policy claims and other policyholders' benefits and
    funds...................................................      4,740           4,585
                                                               --------        --------
                                                                438,968         425,324
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses.....................      5,716           6,189
  Obligations under capital lease...........................        395             637
  Notes payable.............................................     26,180          20,060
  Deferred federal income taxes.............................      3,427           3,206
  Excess of net assets acquired over acquisition cost, less
    accumulated amortization of $4,532 in 1997 and $3,839 in
    1996....................................................      2,081           2,775
  Liabilities related to separate accounts..................    134,808         128,546
                                                               --------        --------
      Total liabilities.....................................    611,575         586,737
Class S Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock,
  par value $10 per share:
  Authorized 300,000 shares; issued and outstanding 158,239
    shares in 1997 and 159,889 shares in 1996, redemption
    value of $10 per share plus accumulated and unpaid
    dividends...............................................      1,825           1,757
Shareholders' Equity:
  Preferred Stock, no par value:
    Authorized 700,000 shares; none issued and
     outstanding............................................         --              --
  Common Stock, no par value:
    Authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 5,752,499 shares...     40,481          40,481
  Treasury stock, at cost, 752,356 shares in 1997 and
    728,229 shares in 1996 (deduction)......................     (3,660)         (3,528)
  Unrealized loss on securities available for sale..........       (835)           (746)
  Foreign currency translation adjustment...................         (1)            691
  Retained earnings.........................................      4,263           3,021
                                                               --------        --------
      Total shareholders' equity............................     40,248          39,919
                                                               --------        --------
      Total liabilities, redeemable securities and
       shareholders' equity.................................   $653,648        $628,413
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          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
 
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
          (UNAUDITED, DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
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                                                             THREE MONTHS ENDED         SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                  JUNE 30,                  JUNE 30,
                                                           ----------------------    ----------------------
                                                             1997         1996         1997         1996
                                                             ----         ----         ----         ----
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Revenues:
  Premium income.......................................    $   1,665    $   5,630    $   3,562    $   7,129
  Net investment income................................        7,147        4,731       14,346        9,391
  Net realized investment gains........................           32          218          206          456
  Gain on disposal of subsidiaries.....................           --           --           --          886
  Policy charges.......................................        1,344          690        2,783        1,214
  Amortization of excess of net assets acquired over
    acquisition cost...................................          347          347          694          694
  Management fees and similar income from separate
    accounts...........................................          367          452          838          836
  Other income.........................................          390          597          881          915
                                                           ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
    Total revenues.....................................       11,292       12,665       23,310       21,521
Benefits and expenses:
  Benefits and claims..................................        1,979        6,396        4,368        7,223
  Interest credited on interest-sensitive annuities and
    other financial products...........................        4,172        2,358        8,166        5,004
  Salaries and wages...................................        1,453        1,255        2,904        2,463
  Amortization.........................................          752          712        1,577        1,159
  Other operating expenses.............................        1,441        1,795        3,317        3,910
  Interest expense and financing costs.................          548          154        1,078          277
                                                           ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
    Total benefits and expenses........................       10,345       12,670       21,410       20,036
                                                           ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
Income (loss) before federal income taxes,
  extraordinary gain on early redemption of redeemable
  preferred stock and preferred stock dividends........          947           (5)       1,900        1,485
Federal income tax expense (credit)....................          265           57          575       (1,118)
                                                           ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
Income (loss) before extraordinary gain on early
  redemption of redeemable preferred stock and
  preferred stock dividends............................          682          (62)       1,325        2,603
Extraordinary gain on early redemption of redeemable
  preferred stock, net of $ -- federal income tax......           --          166           --          267
                                                           ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
NET INCOME.............................................          682          104        1,325        2,870
Preferred stock dividends..............................           41           66           83          112
                                                           ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
Earnings available to common shareholders..............    $     641    $      38    $   1,242    $   2,758
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Earnings per share:
  Income (loss) before extraordinary gain on early
    redemption of redeemable preferred stock and
    preferred stock dividends..........................    $     .13    $    (.01)   $     .25    $     .50
  Extraordinary gain on early redemption of redeemable
    preferred stock....................................           --          .03           --          .05
                                                           ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
  NET INCOME...........................................          .13          .02          .25          .55
  Preferred stock dividends............................          .01          .01          .01          .01
                                                           ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
  Earnings available to common shareholders............    $     .12    $     .01    $     .24    $     .54
                                                           =========    =========    =========    =========
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
  Common shares........................................    5,014,099    4,760,656    5,019,136    4,866,850
  Common equivalent shares.............................      243,794      126,815      267,570      612,358
                                                           ---------    ---------    ---------    ---------
                                                           5,257,893    4,887,471    5,286,706    5,479,208
                                                           =========    =========    =========    =========
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          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
 
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
          (UNAUDITED, DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
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                                                                 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
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                                                             AMOUNTS                  SHARES
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                                                         1997       1996        1997         1996
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Common Stock:
  Balance, beginning of period........................  $40,481    $39,808    5,752,499    5,459,573
     Issuance of common stock.........................       --        100           --       20,000
     5% common stock dividend.........................       --        850           --      272,926
                                                        -------    -------    ---------    ---------
  Balance, end of period..............................   40,481     40,758    5,752,499    5,752,499
                                                        -------    -------    ---------    ---------
Treasury stock (at cost):
  Balance, beginning of period........................   (3,528)    (2,621)    (728,229)    (502,025)
     Treasury stock acquired..........................     (136)    (2,104)     (25,000)    (426,026)
     5% common stock dividend.........................       --         --           --      (46,402)
     Reissuance of treasury stock in connection with
       exercise of stock options......................        4          2          873          349
                                                        -------    -------    ---------    ---------
  Balance, end of period..............................   (3,660)    (4,723)    (752,356)    (974,104)
                                                        -------    -------    ---------    ---------
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities:
  Balance, beginning of period........................     (746)     2,582
     Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities
       available for sale, net........................      (89)    (4,595)
                                                        -------    -------
  Balance, end of period..............................     (835)    (2,013)
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Foreign currency translation adjustments:
  Balance, beginning of period........................      691      1,159
     Translation adjustments for the period...........     (692)      (222)
                                                        -------    -------
  Balance, end of period..............................       (1)       937
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Retained earnings (deficit):
  Balance, beginning of period........................    3,021       (686)
     Net income.......................................    1,325      2,870
     5% common stock dividend, plus cash in lieu of
       fractional shares..............................       --       (850)
     Preferred stock dividend.........................      (83)      (112)
                                                        -------    -------
  Balance, end of period..............................    4,263      1,222
                                                        -------    -------
Total shareholders' equity and common shares
  outstanding.........................................  $40,248    $36,181    5,000,143    4,778,395
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          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
 
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                       (UNAUDITED, DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
 
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                                                                SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                    JUNE 30,
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                                                                1997       1996
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income..................................................  $  1,325   $   2,870
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
  operating activities:
  Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs.........       469         575
  Policy acquisition costs deferred.........................    (3,598)     (2,506)
  Deferred federal income taxes.............................       270        (244)
  Depreciation and amortization.............................       728         200
  Future policy benefits and reinsurance recoverable........     5,334         658
  Policy claims and other policyholders' benefits and
     funds..................................................       205        (405)
  Net realized investment gains.............................      (206)       (456)
  Accrued investment income.................................      (327)       (535)
  Extraordinary gain on early redemption of redeemable
     preferred stock........................................        --        (267)
  Other.....................................................       190       1,744
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     NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES..............     4,390       1,634
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings..................................................     5,628       2,600
Repayments on long term debt and capital lease obligation...      (265)       (239)
Premiums received on interest-sensitive annuities and other
  financial products credited to policyholder account
  balances, net of premiums ceded...........................    25,127      18,796
Return of policyholder account balances on
  interest-sensitive annuities and other financial products,
  net of premiums ceded.....................................   (17,317)     (9,403)
Redemption of redeemable preferred stock....................       (15)       (442)
Reissuance of treasury stock in connection with exercise of
  stock options.............................................         4          --
Proceeds from common and treasury stock sales...............        --         102
Purchase of Common Stock for treasury.......................      (136)     (2,104)
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     NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES..............    13,026       9,310
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
  Purchases.................................................   (90,762)   (107,403)
  Sales.....................................................    70,702      77,578
  Maturities................................................    16,241       3,562
Short-term investments, net.................................    (9,965)      5,423
Other investments, net......................................     1,078      (3,218)
Proceeds from sale of First International Life Insurance
  Company, less cash transferred to seller of $265..........        --      11,228
                                                              --------   ---------
     NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES.......   (12,706)    (12,830)
                                                              --------   ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash.............................     4,710      (1,886)
Cash at beginning of period.................................     5,113       5,762
                                                              --------   ---------
Cash at end of period.......................................  $  9,823   $   3,876
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          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
 
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
          (UNAUDITED, DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP")
for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and
Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
The results of operations for the interim periods shown in this report are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year.
This is particularly true in the life insurance industry, where mortality
results in interim periods can vary substantially from such results over a
longer period. In the opinion of management, the information contained herein
reflects all adjustments necessary to make the results of operations for the
interim periods a fair statement of such operations. All such adjustments are of
a normal recurring nature. Certain amounts in the 1996 Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes have been reclassified to conform with the 1997
presentation.
 
     The nature of the insurance business of Standard Management Corporation and
its consolidated subsidiaries ("SMC" or the "Company") requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. For example, the
Company uses significant estimates and assumptions in calculating deferred
policy acquisition costs, present value of future profit, goodwill, future
policy benefits and deferred federal income taxes. Such estimates and
assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which
could impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein.
 
     The consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months and
six months ended June 30, 1997 include the assets and liabilities and results of
operations of Shelby Life Insurance Company ("Shelby Life") which was acquired
and merged into Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana ("Standard Life"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Management Corporation ("Standard
Management"), the parent company, effective November 1, 1996.
 
     For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and
footnotes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Standard
Management for the year ended December 31, 1996.
 
NOTE 2 -- COMMON STOCK
 
     Standard Management declared a 5% stock dividend on shares of Standard
Management Common Stock ("SMC Common Stock") for shareholders of record on May
17, 1996 which was distributed on June 21, 1996. All applicable number of shares
and per share amounts included in the consolidated financial statements and
notes have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this stock dividend for all
periods presented.
 
NOTE 3 -- NOTE PAYABLE
 
     In connection with the acquisition of Shelby Life, Standard Management
borrowed $4,000 from an insurance company pursuant to a subordinated convertible
debt agreement which was due in December 2003 and required interest payments in
cash at 12% per annum, or, if Standard Management chose, in non-cash additional
subordinated convertible debt notes at 14% per annum until December 31, 2000. At
June 30, 1997, this subordinated convertible debt agreement was amended at the
principal amount of $4,372 which is due July 2004 unless previously converted,
and requires interest payments in cash on January 1 and July 1 of each year at
10% per annum. At June 30, 1997, Standard Management borrowed an additional
$5,628 from an insurance company pursuant to another subordinated convertible
debt agreement (collectively, the "Notes") which is due July 2004 unless
previously converted, and requires interest payments in cash on January 1 and
July 1 of each year at 10% per annum. Proceeds from the additional borrowings
were used for contributions to surplus of insurance subsidiaries of $2,400,
redemption of Class S Cumulative Convertible Redeemable
 
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                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
          (UNAUDITED, DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
Preferred Stock ("Class S Preferred Stock") of approximately $1,840, and the
balance for other general corporate purposes. The Notes are convertible into SMC
Common Stock at the rate of $5.747 per share.
 
     The Notes may be prepaid in whole or in part at the option of Standard
Management commencing on July 1, 2000 at redemption prices equal to 105% of the
principal amount (plus accrued interest) and declining to 102% of the principal
amount plus accrued interest. The Notes may be prepaid prior to July 1, 2000
under certain limited circumstances. The Notes are subject to certain
restrictions and covenants including, among other things, certain minimum
financial ratios, minimum consolidated equity requirements for SMC, positive net
income, minimum statutory surplus requirements for the Company's insurance
subsidiaries and certain limitations on acquisitions, additional indebtedness,
investments, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets.
 
NOTE 4 -- REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
 
     In connection with the class action lawsuit settlement in March 1995,
300,000 shares designated as Class S Preferred Stock, $10.00 per share par
value, were issued February 8, 1996. The Class S Preferred Stock is redeemable
in February 2003, has an 11% annual cumulative dividend payable in February
2003, and is convertible into SMC Common Stock at $7.62 per share until February
1998 and $10.00 per share thereafter, subject to adjustment under a formula
intended to protect against dilution.
 
     Standard Management may voluntarily redeem the Class S Preferred Stock
prior to February 2003 at redemption value of $10.00 per share plus accumulated
and unpaid dividends. In February 1996, Standard Management instituted a program
to repurchase from time to time up to 300,000 shares of its Class S Preferred
Stock in the open market or private negotiated transactions. As of June 30,
1997, Standard Management has repurchased and retired 141,761 shares of Class S
Preferred Stock on the open market at a cost of $964. These repurchases resulted
in an extraordinary gain on early redemption of redeemable preferred stock of
$166 and $267 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1996. Effective
as of August 1, 1997, Standard Management redeemed all of the issued and
outstanding Class S Preferred Stock at redemption value of $10.00 per share plus
accumulated and unpaid dividends.
 
NOTE 5 -- NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
 
     The components of the balance sheet caption "Unrealized loss on securities
available for sale" in shareholders' equity are summarized as follows:
 
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                                                                  1997           1996
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Fair value of securities available for sale.................    $350,576       $347,372
Amortized cost of securities available for sale.............     352,697        349,209
                                                                --------       --------
     Gross unrealized loss on securities available for
      sale..................................................      (2,121)        (1,837)
Adjustments for:
  Deferred policy acquisition costs.........................         858            696
  Present value of future profits...........................           4             20
  Deferred federal income tax recoverable...................         424            375
                                                                --------       --------
     Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale...    $   (835)      $   (746)
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NOTE 6 -- INCOME TAXES
 
     The effective consolidated federal income tax expense (credit) rate for the
Company was 28% and 30% for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997,
compared to (11)% and (75)% for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996.
The effective rates in 1997 are less than the statutory rates primarily because
the
 
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                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
          (UNAUDITED, DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
amortization of excess of net assets acquired over acquisition cost resulting
from the acquisition of Standard Management International S.A. ("Standard
Management International") is not subject to U.S. income tax. The large credit
for the six month's ended June 30, 1996 is primarily due to tax benefits of
$1,420 related to the sale of First International Life Insurance Company ("First
International") (see Note 7).
 
NOTE 7 -- DISPOSAL OF SUBSIDIARIES
 
     On March 18, 1996, Standard Life completed the sale of a duplicate charter
associated with its wholly-owned subsidiary, First International, to Guardian
Insurance and Annuity Co., Inc. ("GIAC"), a subsidiary of The Guardian Group,
New York, New York. Standard Life received proceeds of $10,393, including $1,500
for the charter and licenses associated with First International. Standard Life
realized a net pretax gain of $1,042 and a tax benefit of $1,420 on this sale or
$2,462 ($.45 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 1996. In addition,
First International, Standard Life and GIAC have entered into a series of other
agreements that include provisions for Standard Life to continue to administer
First International policies in force at the date of sale and for Standard Life
to continue to receive the profit stream from the majority of First
International's in force business at the date of sale.
 
     In an unrelated matter, the Company decided in February 1996 to terminate
the reinsurance agreement between Standard Reinsurance of North America Ltd.
("Standard Reinsurance") and Salamandra Joint-Stock Insurance Company in Ukraine
("Salamandra"), and not to renew the Barbados license of Standard Reinsurance
due to an insignificant amount of reinsurance premium volume. This resulted in
the termination of Standard Reinsurance operations and the write-off of the
Company's investment in Standard Reinsurance and certain intangible assets of
Standard Reinsurance amounting to $156 ($.03 per share) for the six months ended
June 30, 1996.
 
     The combined effect of the gain on sale of First International and related
contracts, and the Standard Reinsurance write-offs, was an increase in revenues
of $886 and a tax benefit of $1,420, for net income effect of approximately
$2,306 or $.42 per share for the six months ended June 30, 1996.
 
NOTE 8 -- PENDING ACQUISITION
 
     The Company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of
December 19, 1996, as amended, with Savers Life Insurance Company ("Savers
Life"). Savers Life offers retirement products and Medicare supplement insurance
through 5,000 independent brokers, primarily in North Carolina, South Carolina
and Virginia. The Company will pay approximately $14,200 plus acquisition costs
for the approximately $80,000 asset company, with shareholders of Savers Life
initially receiving $8.00 for each share of Savers Life Common Stock, consisting
of SMC Common Stock and an election of up to $1.50 per share in cash. The
proposed acquisition is subject to normal closing conditions including Standard
Management and Savers Life shareholder approval and approval by applicable
regulatory authorities. The acquisition is expected to close during 1997.
 
NOTE 9 -- RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
 
     In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SFAS No. 128"), "Earnings
per Share." SFAS No. 128 is required to be adopted on December 31, 1997. At that
time, the Company will be required to change the method currently used to
compute earnings per share and to restate prior periods. Under the new
requirements for calculating primary earning per share, the dilutive effect of
stock options will be excluded. The impact is expected to result in an increase
in primary earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 1997 of $.01 per
share and the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 of $.01 and $.04 per
share, respectively. There will be no change
 
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                        STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
 
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
          (UNAUDITED, DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
in the primary earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 1996. The
impact of SFAS No. 128 on the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share
for these quarters is not expected to be material.
 
NOTE 10 -- RESTATEMENT
 
     The Company has restated the previously issued June 30, 1996 consolidated
financial statements for recognition of administration fee income. Effective May
31, 1996, Standard Life terminated by recapture a reinsurance agreement with
National Mutual Life Insurance Company ("National Mutual"). In connection with
this transaction, the Company recorded the collection of administration fees of
$375 from National Mutual for services provided in prior years as a reduction to
present value of future profits. Previously the administration fees were
recorded as revenues. The following summarizes the net effect of the
restatement:
 
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                                                           THREE MONTHS ENDED            SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                              JUNE 30, 1996                JUNE 30, 1996
                                                        -------------------------    -------------------------
                                                        AS PREVIOUSLY                AS PREVIOUSLY
                                                          REPORTED       RESTATED      REPORTED       RESTATED
                                                        -------------    --------    -------------    --------
<S>                                                     <C>              <C>         <C>              <C>
Income before federal income taxes, extraordinary
  gain on early redemption of redeemable preferred
  stock and preferred stock dividends...............        $370           $ (5)        $1,860         $1,485
Net income..........................................         351            104          3,117          2,870
Net income per share................................         .07            .02            .59            .55
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
        OF OPERATIONS
 
GENERAL
 
     The following discussion highlights the material factors affecting the
results of operations and the significant changes in balance sheet items of the
Company on a consolidated basis for the periods listed as well as the Company's
liquidable and capital resources. This discussion should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this
document, as well as the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
 
     Operating Income. The income (loss) from operations (before net realized
investment gains) was $661,000 for the second quarter of 1997, compared to a
loss of $(187,000) for the comparable period in 1996. The change resulted
primarily from operations in the United States producing income from operations
of $192,000 compared to a loss from operations of $(291,000) for the second
quarter of 1997 and 1996, respectively. The increase is primarily due to an
increase in interest spreads on an increasing asset base, while operating
expenses have declined when compared to 1996. The income from international
operations also increased to $469,000 for the second quarter of 1997 compared to
$104,000 for the second quarter of 1996. The international operating gains
resulted primarily from decreased operating expenses, reflecting reduced
marketing activity during the period, and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
 
     Premium Income. Premium income is composed of premiums, including renewal
premiums, received on ordinary life insurance policies. SMC's new product sales
are composed primarily of annuity products. Under GAAP, deposits from
interest-sensitive annuities and other financial products are not recorded as
revenues. GAAP premium income for the second quarter of 1997 was $1,665,000, a
decrease of $3,965,000 or 70% from $5,630,000 for the second quarter of 1996.
This decrease is attributable to the recapture of premiums ceded of $4,234,000
due to the termination and recapture of the reinsurance agreement with National
Mutual Life Insurance Company ("National Mutual") in the second quarter of 1996,
which offsets increases in premium income for the inclusion of Shelby Life in
the results of operations for periods after November 1, 1996. SMC recorded net
premium income of $249,000 in the second quarter of 1997 for the Shelby Life
block which more than offsets the decline in premiums from the regular policy
lapses, surrenders and expiries in SMC's closed blocks of business.
 
     Net premium deposits received from the sales of interest-sensitive
annuities and other financial products (which are not recorded as revenues) were
$13,059,000 compared to $14,808,000 for the second quarter of 1997 and 1996,
respectively. The decrease in premium deposits is partially due to a decrease in
gross domestic premium deposits. Gross domestic premium deposits received from
interest-sensitive annuities and financial products were $15,603,000 for the
second quarter of 1997 compared to $17,511,000 for the second quarter of 1996.
Since SMC's operating income is primarily a function of its investment spreads,
persistency of annuity in force business, mortality experience, and operating
expenses, a change in annuity premium deposits in a single period does not
directly cause operating income to change, although continued increases or
decreases in annuity premiums may affect the growth rate of total assets on
which investment spreads are earned.
 
     Net Investment Income. Net investment income increased $2,416,000 or 51% to
$7,147,000 for the second quarter of 1997 from $4,731,000 for the comparable
period of 1996. The increase primarily resulted from an increase in the weighted
average annualized yield of SMC's investment portfolio (exclusive of realized
and unrealized gains and losses) to 7.59% from 7.44% for the second quarter of
1997 and 1996, respectively, and the increase in total invested assets
(amortized cost) of approximately 38.9% from December 31, 1995 to June 30, 1997,
most of which (approximately $100,000,000) occurred in the fourth quarter of
1996 due to the acquisition of Shelby Life. As of June 30, 1997, yields
available on new investments were declining.
 
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     Net Realized Investment Gains. Net realized investment gains decreased
$186,000 or 85% to $32,000 from $218,000 for the second quarter of 1997 and
1996, respectively. Net realized investment gains fluctuate from period to
period and arise when securities are sold in response to changes in the
investment environment which provide opportunities to maximize return on the
investment portfolio without adversely affecting the quality and overall yield
of the investment portfolio. The pretax net unrealized loss on SMC's securities
available for sale increased to $2,121,000 at June 30, 1997 from $1,837,000 at
December 31, 1996. In the absence of decreases in interest rates, SMC may be
unable to realize gains on its investment portfolio at the levels of prior years
or could recognize losses from sales of securities prior to maturity. The change
in market value of SMC's fixed maturity securities is not expected to have a
significant effect on results of operations because SMC has the present intent
and practice to hold most of its available-for-sale fixed maturity securities to
maturity and SMC's asset/liability management activity is designed to monitor
and adjust for the effects of changes in market interest rates.
 
     Policy Charges. Policy charges, which represent the amounts assessed
against policyholder account balances for the cost of insurance, policy
administration and surrenders, increased $654,000 or 95% to $1,344,000 for the
second quarter of 1997 compared to $690,000 for the second quarter of 1996. The
increase in policy charges resulted from an increase in policy charges for
Standard Life's universal life insurance products of $485,000 due to the
inclusion of Shelby Life in the results of operations for periods after November
1, 1996.
 
     Amortization of Excess of Net Assets Acquired Over Acquisition
Cost. Amortization of excess of net assets acquired over acquisition cost
("negative goodwill") is recorded to amortize into earnings the negative
goodwill recorded in connection with the acquisition of Standard Management
International in 1993. The negative goodwill is being amortized on a
straight-line basis over five years. Amortization of negative goodwill was
$347,000 for each of the second quarters of 1997 and 1996.
 
     Management Fees and Similar Income From Separate Accounts. Management fees
and similar income from separate accounts consist of the investment management
fees earned by Standard Management International on its separate account assets
and investment contracts. Management fees and similar income from separate
accounts decreased $85,000 to $367,000 for the second quarter of 1997 from
$452,000 for the second quarter of 1996. Such income fluctuates in relationship
to total separate account assets and the return earned on such assets.
 
     Other Income. Other income decreased $207,000 or 60% to $390,000 for the
second quarter of 1997 compared to $597,000 for the comparable 1996 period. The
decrease resulted primarily from the reduction in reserve and experience refund
income adjustments in connection with the agreements with GIAC.
 
     Benefit and Claims. Benefits and claims include life insurance and payout
annuity benefits paid and changes in policy reserves. Benefits and claims
decreased $4,417,000 or 69% to $1,979,000 for the second quarter of 1997 from
$6,396,000 for the second quarter of 1996. The decrease in benefits and claims
results from an increase in change in policy reserves of $4,234,000 related to
the termination and recapture of a reinsurance agreement with National Mutual in
the second quarter of 1996. This decrease offset the increase in benefits and
claims from the inclusion of Shelby Life (approximately $850,000 in the second
quarter of 1997) in the results of operations for periods after November 1,
1996. Throughout SMC's history, it has experienced both periods of higher and
lower benefit claims. Such volatility is not uncommon in the life insurance
industry and, over extended periods of time, periods of higher claims experience
tend to be offset by periods of lower claims experience.
 
     Interest Credited on Interest-Sensitive Annuities and Other Financial
Products. Interest credited on interest-sensitive annuities and other financial
products was $4,172,000 for the second quarter of 1997, an increase of
$1,814,000 or 77% from $2,358,000 for the comparable prior year period. The
increase resulted primarily from the inclusion of interest credited of
$1,965,000 in the second quarter of 1997 from Shelby Life products, increases in
interest credited rates on new annuity sales and the increases in the growth in
policy reserves for annuities from sales. At June 30, 1997, the weighted average
interest credited rate for Standard Life's currently marketed annuities and
other financial product liabilities was 5.68% compared to 5.35% at June 30,
1996.
 
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     Salaries and Wages. Salaries and wages were $1,453,000 for the second
quarter of 1997, an increase of $198,000 or 16% from $1,255,000 for the
comparable prior year period. This increase was caused primarily by an increase
in the number of employees in 1997 and an increase in incentive compensation
expense in the second quarter of 1997 of $65,000 based on operating income for
the second quarter of 1997.
 
     Amortization. Amortization expense primarily includes charges to operations
for the amortization of deferred acquisition costs, the present value of future
profits and the excess of cost over net assets acquired. Amortization expense
increased $40,000 or 6% to $752,000 for the second quarter of 1997 from $712,000
for the second quarter of 1996. The increase in current year amortization
expense resulted primarily from the amortization of present value of future
profits of $187,000 in the second quarter of 1997 for the acquisition of Shelby
Life.
 
     Other Operating Expenses. Other operating expenses decreased $354,000 or
20% to $1,441,000 for the second quarter of 1997 from $1,795,000 for the second
quarter of 1996. The decrease in other operating expenses resulted primarily
from eliminating in 1997 the additional cost to convert the operations and
expand the marketing effort in Dixie National Life incurred in 1996 and a
reduction in international operating expenses.
 
     Interest Expense and Financing Costs. Interest expense and financing costs
increased $394,000 or 256% to $548,000 in the second quarter of 1997 from
$154,000 in the second quarter of 1996. The increase in interest expense and
financing costs during 1997 resulted primarily from increased borrowing of
$10,100,000 on an Amended and Restated Revolving Line of Credit Agreement with a
bank ("Amended Credit Agreement") and borrowings of $4,000,000 from an insurance
company in connection with the acquisition of Shelby Life.
 
     Extraordinary Gain on Early Redemption of Redeemable Preferred
Stock. Extraordinary gains are recorded on the early redemption of the Class S
Preferred Stock for the amount by which SMC is able to repurchase the Class S
Preferred Stock below its book value plus accrued and unpaid dividends. SMC
recorded no extraordinary gain for the second quarter of 1997 compared to
$166,000 for the second quarter of 1996. Effective August 1, 1997, SMC redeemed
all of its issued and outstanding Class S Preferred Stock at redemption value of
$10.00 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996
 
     Operating Income. The income from operations (before net realized
investment gains and gain on disposal of subsidiaries) was $1,189,000 in the
first six months of 1997, compared to $27,000 for the comparable period in 1996.
The change resulted primarily, from operations in the United States producing
income from operations of $366,000 compared to a loss from operations of
$(308,000) for the first six months of 1997 and 1996, respectively. The increase
is primarily due to an increase in interest spreads on an increasing asset base,
while operating expenses have declined when compared to 1996. The income from
international operations also increased to $823,000 for the first six months of
1997 compared to $335,000 for the first six months of 1996. The international
operating gains resulted primarily from decreased operating expenses, reflecting
reduced marketing activity during the period, and the strengthening of the U.S.
dollar.
 
     Premium Income. GAAP premium income for the first six months of 1997 was
$3,562,000, a decrease of $3,567,000 or 50% from $7,129,000 for the first six
months of 1996. This decrease is attributable to the recapture of premiums ceded
of $4,234,000 due to the termination and recapture of the reinsurance agreement
with National Mutual in the second quarter of 1996, which offsets increases in
premium income for the inclusion of Shelby Life in the results of operations for
periods after November 1, 1996. SMC recorded net premium income of $760,000 in
the first six months of 1997 for the Shelby Life block which more than offsets
the decline in premiums from the regular policy lapses, surrenders and expiries
in SMC's closed blocks of business.
 
     Net premium deposits received from the sales of interest-sensitive
annuities and other financial products (which are not recorded as revenues) were
$25,127,000 compared to $18,796,000 for the first six months of 1997 and 1996,
respectively. The increase in premium deposits is partially due to an increase
in gross domestic
 
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premium deposits. Gross domestic premium deposits received from
interest-sensitive annuities and financial products were $29,833,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 1997 compared to $23,799,000 for the six months ended June
30, 1996. The increase in gross premium deposits is the result of an aggressive
marketing campaign implemented by Standard Life with the introduction of
attractive new annuity products and the effects of increasing first year
crediting rates approximately 1% commencing during the second quarter of 1996.
Also contributing to the increase in premiums is the introduction of new
products, the competitiveness of SMC's products, the continued development of
SMC's distribution system through marketing support from Standard Marketing and
an increase in the agency base achieved through the recruitment of larger
managing general agencies and expanding geographical concentration into the
Mid-South and California.
 
     SMC also decreased the quota-share portion of business ceded pursuant to a
reinsurance agreement from 70% to 50% at September 1, 1995, which was further
decreased to 25% effective April 1, 1996. Premium deposits ceded pursuant to
this reinsurance agreement reduced net premium deposits by $4,706,000 in the
first six months of 1997 compared to $5,003,000 in the first six months of 1996.
 
     Net Investment Income. Net investment income increased $4,955,000 or 53% to
$14,346,000 for the first six months of 1997 from $9,391,000 for the comparable
period of 1996. The increase primarily resulted from an increase in the weighted
average annualized yield of SMC's investment portfolio (exclusive of realized
and unrealized gains and losses) to 7.59% from 7.19% for the first six months of
1997 and 1996, respectively, and the increase in total invested assets
(amortized cost) of approximately 38.9% from December 31, 1995 to June 30, 1997,
most of which (approximately $100,000,000) occurred in the fourth quarter of
1996 due to the acquisition of Shelby Life.
 
     Net Realized Investment Gains. Net realized investment gains decreased
$250,000 or 55% to $206,000 from $456,000 for the first six months of 1997 and
1996, respectively. Net realized investment gains fluctuate from period to
period and arise when securities are sold in response to changes in the
investment environment which provide opportunities to maximize return on the
investment portfolio without adversely affecting the quality and overall yield
of the investment portfolio.
 
     Gain on Disposal of Subsidiaries. On March 18, 1996, SMC completed the sale
of a duplicate charter associated with First International to GIAC. SMC received
sale proceeds of $10,393,000, including $1,500,000 for the charter and licenses
associated with First International. In addition, First International, Standard
Life and GIAC have entered into a series of agreements that include provisions
for Standard Life to retain the economic interest in certain First International
policies and administer First International policies in force at the date of
such sale.
 
     In an unrelated matter, SMC decided in February 1996 to terminate the
reinsurance agreement between Standard Reinsurance and Salamandra, and not to
renew the Barbados license of Standard Reinsurance. This resulted in a first
quarter 1996 write-off of SMC's investment in Standard Reinsurance and certain
intangible assets of Standard Reinsurance amounting to $156,000.
 
     The combined effect of the pre-tax gain on the sale of First International
and related contracts, and the Standard Reinsurance write-offs, was $886,000
pre-tax and $2,306,000 after-tax in the first quarter of 1996.
 
     Policy Charges. Policy charges increased $1,569,000 or 129% to $2,783,000
for the six months ended June 30, 1997 compared to $1,214,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1996. The increase in policy charges resulted from an increase in
policy charges for Standard Life's universal life insurance products of $984,000
due to the inclusion of Shelby Life in the results of operations for periods
after November 1, 1996 and an increase in policy surrender charges on FPDAs of
$294,000. The increase in annuity policy withdrawals and surrender charges on
flexible premium deferred annuities generally corresponds to the aging and
growth of SMC's annuity business in force.
 
     Management Fees and Similar Income From Separate Accounts. Management fees
and similar income from separate accounts increased $2,000 to $838,000 for the
first six months of 1997 from $836,000 for the first six months of 1996. Such
income fluctuates in relationship to total separate account assets and the
return earned on such assets.
 
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     Benefit and Claims. Benefits and claims decreased $2,855,000 or 40% to
$4,368,000 for the first six months of 1997 from $7,223,000 for the first six
months of 1996. The decrease in benefits and claims resulted from an increase in
change in policy reserves of $4,234,000 related to the termination and recapture
of a reinsurance agreement with National Mutual in the second quarter of 1996.
This decrease offset the increase in benefits and claims from the inclusion of
Shelby Life (approximately $1,462,000 in the first six months of 1997) in the
results of operations for periods after November 1, 1996. Throughout SMC's
history, it has experienced both periods of higher and lower benefit claims.
Such volatility is not uncommon in the life insurance industry and, over
extended periods of time, periods of higher claims experience tend to be offset
by periods of lower claims experience.
 
     Interest Credited on Interest-Sensitive Annuities and Other Financial
Products. Interest credited on interest-sensitive annuities and other financial
products was $8,166,000 for the first six months of 1997, an increase of
$3,162,000 or 63% from $5,004,000 for the comparable prior year period. The
increase resulted primarily from the inclusion of interest credited of
$1,907,000 in the first six months of 1997 from Shelby Life products, increases
in interest credited rates on new annuity sales and the increases in the growth
in policy reserves for annuities from sales. At June 30, 1997, the weighted
average interest credited rate for Standard Life's currently marketed annuities
and other financial product liabilities was 5.68% compared to 5.35% at June 30,
1996.
 
     Salaries and Wages. Salaries and wages were $2,904,000 for the first six
months of 1997, an increase of $441,000 or 18% from $2,463,000 for the
comparable prior year period. This increase was caused primarily by an increase
in the number of employees in 1997 and an increase in incentive compensation
expense in the first six months of 1997 of $190,000 based on operating income
for the six months ended June 30, 1997.
 
     Amortization. Amortization expense increased $418,000 or 36% to $1,577,000
for the first six months of 1997 from $1,159,000 for the first six months of
1996. The increase in current year amortization expense resulted primarily from
the amortization of present value of future profits of $412,000 in the first six
months of 1997 for the acquisition of Shelby Life.
 
     Other Operating Expenses. Other operating expenses decreased $593,000 or
15% to $3,317,000 for the first six months of 1997 from $3,910,000 for the first
six months of 1996. The decrease in other operating expenses resulted primarily
from eliminating in 1997 the additional cost to convert the operations and
expand the marketing effort in Dixie National Life incurred in the first six
months of 1996 and a reduction in international operating expenses.
 
     Interest Expense and Financing Costs. Interest expense and financing costs
increased $801,000 or 289% to $1,078,000 in the six months ended June 30, 1997
from $277,000 in the six months ended June 30, 1996. The increase in interest
expense and financing costs during 1997 resulted primarily from increased
borrowing of $10,100,000 on the Amended Credit Agreement and borrowings of
$4,000,000 from an insurance company in connection with the acquisition of
Shelby Life.
 
     Federal Income Taxes. Federal income tax expense (credit) was $575,000 for
the first six months of 1997, compared to $(1,118,000) for the first six months
of 1996. The large credit in 1996 is primarily due to tax benefits of $1,420,000
related to the sale of First International.
 
     Extraordinary Gain on Early Redemption of Redeemable Preferred
Stock. Extraordinary gains are recorded on the early redemption of the Class S
Preferred Stock for the amount by which SMC is able to repurchase the Class S
Preferred Stock below its book value plus accrued and unpaid dividends. SMC
recorded no extraordinary gain for the first six months of 1997 compared to
$267,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996. Effective August 1, 1997, SMC
redeemed all of its issued and outstanding Class S Preferred Stock at redemption
value of $10.00 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.
 
     Common and Common Equivalent Shares. The weighted average number of common
and common equivalent shares for the six months ended June 30, 1996 included
522,810 common equivalent shares that were not included in this calculation for
the comparable six months in 1997. These additional common equivalent shares
were included in the 1996 calculation due to the increase in net income in the
first quarter of 1996 from the sale of First International. Such additional
common equivalent shares are not included in any
 
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other reporting period. The inclusion of the additional common equivalent shares
in the six months ended June 30, 1996 calculations had the effect of decreasing
earnings per share for the period by $.03.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
     Standard Management is an insurance holding company. The liquidity
requirements of Standard Management are met primarily from management fees,
equipment rental fees and payments for other charges and dividends and interest
on Surplus Debentures received from Standard Management's subsidiaries as well
as Standard Management's working capital. These are Standard Management's
primary source of funds to pay operating expenses and meet debt service
obligations. The payment of dividends and interest on Surplus Debentures and
management and other fees by Standard Life to Standard Management is subject to
restrictions under the insurance laws of Indiana, Standard Life's jurisdiction
of domicile. These internal sources of liquidity have been supplemented in the
past by external sources such as lines of credit and revolving credit agreements
and long-term debt and equity financing in the capital markets.
 
     SMC reported on a consolidated GAAP basis net cash provided by operations
of $1,726,000 and $6,331,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. Although deposits received on SMC's interest-sensitive annuities
and other financial products are not included in cash flow from operations under
GAAP, such funds are available for use by SMC. Cash provided by operations plus
net deposits received, less net account balances returned to policyholders on
interest-sensitive annuities and other financial products, resulted in positive
cash flow of $26,717,000 and $6,003,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996
and 1995, respectively. Cash generated on a consolidated basis is available to
Standard Management only to the extent that it is generated at Standard
Management level or is available to Standard Management through dividends,
interest, management fees or other payments from subsidiaries.
 
     In April 1993, Standard Management instituted a program to repurchase SMC
Common Stock from time to time. The purpose of the stock repurchase program is
to enhance shareholder value. Standard Management had repurchased 1,134,356
shares of SMC Common Stock for $5,826,000 as of July 31, 1997. Of these
repurchases 419,026 shares were paid for through additional borrowing under the
Amended Credit Agreement, 39,016 shares from the proceeds of the Notes and the
remainder were paid from working capital. At July 31, 1997, Standard Management
was authorized to purchase an additional 365,644 shares under this program.
 
     Between February 1996 and July 1997 Standard Management repurchased 141,761
shares of Class S Preferred Stock at an aggregate price of $964,000 primarily
through additional borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement. On August 1,
1997, Standard Management redeemed all of its issued and outstanding shares of
Class S Preferred Stock for an aggregate redemption price of $1,840,000,
redemption value of $10.00 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. Such
redemption was financed from the proceeds of the Notes.
 
     At June 30, 1997, Standard Management had "parent company only" cash and
short-term investments of $5,048,000. This cash balance reflects the $1,000,000
dividend received from Standard Life in May 1997 and proceeds that remained at
June 30, 1997 from the borrowings from the received Notes. These funds are
available to Standard Management for general corporate purposes. Standard
Management's "parent company only" operating expenses (not including class
action litigation and settlement costs and interest expense) were $3,470,000 and
$2,793,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
 
     Pursuant to the management services agreement with Standard Management,
Standard Life paid Standard Management a monthly fee of $150,000 during 1996 and
1995 for certain management services related to the production of business,
investment of assets and evaluation of acquisitions. The management service
agreement between Standard Management and Standard Life for 1997 has been
renegotiated to increase the monthly fee to $166,667 (annual fee of $2,000,000).
This amended management service agreement has been approved by the Commissioner
of the Indiana Department of Insurance. Pursuant to the management service
agreements with Standard Life, Dixie National Life paid fees of $1,524,000 for
the year ended December 31, 1996. The Mississippi Department of Insurance has
approved a decrease of the monthly payment to $83,333 (annual fee of $1,000,000)
from Dixie National Life to Standard Life in 1997. Both of
 
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these agreements provide that they may be modified or terminated by the Indiana
and Mississippi departments of insurance in the event of financial hardship of
Standard Life or Dixie National Life.
 
     Pursuant to the management services agreement with Standard Management,
Premier Life (Luxembourg), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Management
International, paid Standard Management a management fee of $25,000 per quarter
during 1996 and 1995 for certain management and administrative services. The
agreement provides that it may be modified or terminated by either Standard
Management or Premier Life (Luxembourg). Standard Management does not plan to
modify this agreement in 1997.
 
     At April 1, 1995, Standard Management sold its property and equipment to an
unaffiliated leasing/ financing company for $1,396,000 and subsequently entered
into a capital lease obligation whereby Standard Management pays a monthly
rental amount of $45,000. Standard Management charges a monthly equipment rental
fee to its subsidiaries for this equipment and additional equipment purchased
after April 1, 1995. The amount of the rental income received from Standard
Management's subsidiaries was $592,000 and $853,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1997 and year ended December 31, 1996, respectively.
 
     On November 8, 1996, Standard Life acquired through merger Shelby Life from
DLAC for approximately $14,650,000, including $13,000,000 in cash, 250,000
shares of restricted SMC Common Stock (valued at $1,250,000) and $400,000 of
acquisition costs. Financing for the Shelby Life transaction was provided by
senior debt of $10,000,000 under the Amended Credit Agreement and $4,000,000 in
subordinated convertible debt described below.
 
     The Amended Credit Agreement permits Standard Management to borrow up to
$16,000,000 in the form of a seven-year reducing revolving loan arrangement.
Standard Management has agreed to pay a non-use fee of .50% per annum on the
unused portion of the commitment. In connection with the original and Amended
Credit Agreement, Standard Management issued warrants to the bank to purchase
61,500 shares of SMC Common Stock. Borrowing under the Amended Credit Agreement
may be used for contributions to surplus of insurance subsidiaries, acquisition
financing, and repurchases of Class S Preferred and SMC Common Stock. The debt
is secured by a Pledge Agreement of all of the issued and outstanding shares of
common stock of Standard Life and Standard Marketing. Interest on the borrowing
under the Amended Credit Agreement is determined, at the option of Standard
Management, to be: (i) a fluctuating rate of interest based on the corporate
base rate announced by the bank from time to time plus one percent per annum, or
(ii) a rate at LIBOR plus 3.25%. Annual principal repayments of $2,667,000 begin
in November 1998 and conclude in November 2003. Indebtedness incurred under the
Amended Credit Agreement is subject to certain restrictions and covenants
including, among other things, certain minimum financial ratios, minimum
statutory surplus requirements for the insurance subsidiaries, minimum
consolidated equity requirements for Standard Management and certain investment
and indebtedness limitations. At June 30, 1997, Standard Management was in
compliance with all restrictions and covenants in the Amended Credit Agreement.
At June 30, 1997, Standard Management had borrowed $16,000,000 under the Amended
Credit Agreement at a weighted average interest rate of 9.202%. SMC has received
a commitment to increase the Amended Credit Agreement to $20,000,000 to finance
the acquisition of Savers Life.
 
     In connection with the acquisition of Shelby Life, SMC borrowed $4,000,000
from an insurance company pursuant to a subordinated convertible debt agreement
which was due in December 2003 and required interest payments in cash at 12% per
annum, or, if SMC chose, in non-cash additional subordinated convertible debt
notes at 14% per annum until December 31, 2000. At June 30, 1997, this
subordinated convertible debt agreement was amended at the principal amount of
$4,372,000 which is due July 2004 unless previously converted, and requires
interest payments in cash on January 1 and July 1 of each year at 10% per annum.
At June 30, 1997, Standard Management borrowed an additional $5,628,000 from an
insurance company pursuant to another subordinated convertible debt agreement
(collectively, the "Notes") which is due July 2004 unless previously converted,
and requires interest payments in cash on January 1 and July 1 of each year at
10% per annum. Proceeds from the additional borrowings were used for
contributions to surplus of insurance subsidiaries of $2,400,000, redemption of
Class S Preferred Stock of approximately $1,840,000 and the balance for other
general corporate purposes. The Notes are convertible into SMC Common Stock at
the rate of $5.747 per share. The Notes may be prepaid in whole or in part at
the option of Standard Management
 
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commencing on July 1, 2000 at redemption prices equal to 105% of the principal
amount (plus accrued interest) and declining to 101% of the principal amount
(plus accrued interest). The Notes may be prepaid prior to July 1, 2000 under
certain limited circumstances. The subordinated convertible debt agreements
contain terms and financial covenants substantially similar to those in the
Amended Credit Agreement.
 
     Assuming an increase in the current level of debt under the Amended Credit
Agreement to $20,000,000 and current interest rates at June 30, 1997 (weighted
average rate of 9.202%) Standard Management annual debt service would be
approximately $2,800,000 in interest paid. In addition, Standard Management has
1997 obligations under a capital lease of $539,000.
 
     From the funds borrowed by Standard Management pursuant to the Amended
Credit Agreement and the subordinated convertible debt agreements, $13,000,000
was loaned to Standard Life pursuant to a Surplus Debenture which requires
Standard Life to make quarterly interest payments to Standard Management at a
variable corporate base rate plus 2% per annum, and annual principal payments of
$1,000,000 per year beginning in 2007 and concluding in 2019. The interest and
principal payments are subject to quarterly approval by the Indiana Department
of Insurance, depending upon satisfaction of certain financial tests relating to
levels of Standard Life's capital and surplus and general approval of the
Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Insurance. Standard Management
currently anticipates these quarterly approvals will be granted. Assuming the
approvals are granted and the June 30, 1997 interest rate of 10.50% continues in
1997, Standard Management will receive interest income of $1,357,000 from its
Surplus Debenture receivable for 1997.
 
     Dividends from Standard Life to Standard Management are limited by laws
applicable to insurance companies. As an Indiana domiciled insurance company,
Standard Life may pay a dividend or distribution from its surplus profits,
without the prior approval of the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of
Insurance, if the dividend or distribution, together with all other dividends
and distributions paid within the preceding twelve months, does not exceed the
greater of (i) net gain from operations or (ii) 10% of surplus, in each case as
shown in its preceding annual statutory financial statements. Also, regulatory
approval is required when dividends to be paid exceed unassigned statutory
surplus. For the year ended December 31, 1996, Standard Life reported statutory
net gain from operations of $1,427,000, statutory surplus of $22,970,000 and
unassigned surplus of $1,140,000. Standard Life paid a dividend of $1,000,000 on
May 1, 1997. Standard Life anticipates paying additional dividends of
approximately $600,000 in the remainder of 1997 and the approval of the
Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Insurance will be required.
 
     Standard Management anticipates the available cash from its existing
working capital, plus anticipated 1997 dividends, management fees, rental income
and interest payments on its Surplus Debenture receivable will be more than
adequate to meet its anticipated "parent company only" cash requirements for
1997.
 
     Standard Management has a note receivable of $2,858,000 from an affiliate
and a note payable of $2,858,000 to a different affiliate. This note receivable
and note payable are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
 
     U.S. Insurance Operations. The principal liquidity requirements of Standard
Life are its contractual obligations to policyholders, dividend, rent,
management fee and Surplus Debenture payments to Standard Management and other
operating expenses. The primary source of funding for these obligations has been
cash flow from premium income, net investment income, investment sales and
maturities and sales of FPDAs. These sources of liquidity for Standard Life
significantly exceed scheduled uses. Liquidity is also affected by unscheduled
benefit payments including death benefits and policy withdrawals and surrenders.
The amount of withdrawals and surrenders is affected by a variety of factors
such as renewal interest crediting rates, interest rates for competing products,
general economic conditions, Standard Life's A.M. Best ratings (currently rated
"B+") and events in the industry that affect policyholders' confidence.
 
     The policies and annuities issued by Standard Life contain provisions that
allow policyholders to withdraw or surrender their policies under defined
circumstances. These policies and annuities generally contain provisions which
apply penalties or otherwise restrict the ability of policyholders to make such
withdrawals or surrenders. Standard Life closely monitors the surrender and
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insurance products and manages the composition of its investment portfolios,
including liquidity, in light of such activity.
 
     Changes in interest rates may affect the incidence of policy surrenders and
other withdrawals. In addition to the potential effect on liquidity,
unanticipated withdrawals in a changing interest rate environment could
adversely affect earnings if SMC were required to sell investments at reduced
values to meet liquidity demands. SMC manages the asset and liability portfolios
in order to minimize the adverse earnings effect of changing market interest
rates. SMC seeks assets that have duration characteristics similar to the
liabilities that they support. SMC also prepares cash flow projections and
performs cash flow tests under various market interest rate scenarios to assist
in evaluating liquidity needs and adequacy. SMC's U.S. insurance subsidiaries
currently expect available liquidity sources and future cash flows to be
adequate to meet the demand for funds.
 
     Statutory surplus is computed according to rules prescribed by the NAIC, as
modified by the Indiana Department of Insurance, or the states in which the
insurance subsidiaries do business. Statutory accounting rules are different
from GAAP and are intended to reflect a more conservative perspective. With
respect to new business, statutory accounting practices require that: (i)
acquisition costs (primarily commissions and policy issue costs) and (ii)
reserves for future guaranteed principal payments and interest in excess of
statutory rates, be expensed in the year the new business is written. These
items cause a reduction in statutory surplus ("surplus strain") in the year
written for many insurance products. SMC designs its products to minimize such
first-year losses, but certain products continue to cause a statutory loss in
the year written. For each product, SMC controls the amount of net new premiums
written to manage the effect of such surplus strain. SMC's long-term growth
goals contemplate continued growth in its insurance businesses. To achieve these
growth goals, SMC's U.S. insurance subsidiaries will need to increase statutory
surplus. Additional statutory surplus may be secured through various sources
such as internally generated statutory earnings, equity sales, infusions by
Standard Management with funds generated through debt or equity offerings or
mergers with other life insurance companies. If additional capital is not
available from one or more of these sources, SMC believes that it could reduce
surplus strain through the use of reinsurance or through reduced writing of new
business.
 
     Standard Life produced statutory net income of $751,000 and $3,291,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1997 and the year ended December 31, 1996,
respectively. As a result, Standard Management did not make cash capital
contributions to Standard Life during 1996 to maintain adequate levels of
statutory capital and surplus. However, Standard Management contributed
$2,400,000 to Standard Life in the second quarter of 1997 to facilitate growth
in new premiums written. In March 1996, Standard Life sold its subsidiary, First
International, and realized an increase in statutory capital and surplus of
approximately $4,951,000 from the statutory gain on the sale and related
reinsurance transactions.
 
     Commencing January 1, 1995, Standard Life began to reinsure a portion of
its annuity business. This reinsurance agreement has allowed SMC to write
volumes of business that it would not otherwise have been able to write due to
regulatory restrictions based on its ratio of surplus to liabilities as
determined by regulatory authorities in the State of Florida. By reinsuring a
portion of the annuity business, the liability growth is slowed, thereby
avoiding the erosion of surplus that occurs in periods of increasing sales. If
SMC's ratio of surplus to liabilities falls below 4%, the State of Florida could
prohibit SMC from writing new business in Florida. Standard Life's largest
annuity reinsurer at June 30, 1997, Winterthur, is rated "A" ("Excellent") by
A.M. Best. From January 1, 1995 to August 31, 1995, approximately 70% of certain
of Standard Life's annuity business produced was ceded. Standard Life decreased
the quota-share portion of business ceded to 50% at September 1, 1995 and
further reduced it to 25% effective April 1, 1996 to reflect the reduced need
for additional capital and increase current earnings potential. This reduction
was possible since the surplus strain experienced by Standard Life was not as
great as originally anticipated as a result of lower than expected sales in 1995
and the increase in surplus resulting from the sale of First International.
Winterthur limits dividends and other transfers by Standard Life to Standard
Management or affiliated companies in certain circumstances.
 
     Management believes that operational cash flow of Standard Life will be
sufficient to meet its anticipated needs for 1997. As of June 30, 1997, Standard
Life had statutory capital and surplus for regulatory purposes of
 
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$25,546,000 compared to $22,970,000 at December 31, 1996. The increase is
primarily due to the capital contribution of $2,400,000 from Standard Management
in the second quarter of 1997 and an increase in admitted goodwill under
statutory accounting practices in connection with the acquisition of Dixie
National Life. As the life insurance and annuity business produced by Standard
Life and Dixie National Life increases, Standard Life expects to continue to
satisfy statutory capital and surplus requirements through statutory profits,
through the continued reinsurance of a portion of its new business, and through
additional capital contributions by Standard Management. During 1996, Standard
Management did not make any capital contributions to Standard Life, other than
the SMC Common Stock associated with the Shelby merger. Net cash flow from
operations on a statutory basis of Standard Life, after payment of benefits and
operating expenses, was $17,921,422 and $4,263,011 for the years ended December
31, 1996 and December 31, 1995, respectively. If the need arises for cash which
is not readily available, additional liquidity could be obtained from the sale
of invested assets.
 
     State insurance regulatory authorities impose minimum risk-based capital
requirements on insurance enterprises that were developed by the NAIC. The
formulas for determining the amount of RBC specify various weighting factors
that are applied to financial balances or various levels of activity based on
the perceived degree of risk. Regulatory compliance is determined by a ratio
(the "RBC Ratio") of the enterprise's regulatory total adjusted capital, as
defined by the NAIC, to its authorized control level RBC, as defined by the
NAIC. Enterprises below specific trigger points or ratios are classified within
certain levels, each of which requires specified corrective action. Each of
SMC's insurance subsidiaries has an RBC Ratio that is at least 400% of the
minimum RBC requirements; accordingly, the subsidiaries meet the RBC
requirements.
 
     Standard Life's acquisition of Shelby Life, and merger of Shelby Life into
Standard Life, effective November 1, 1996 is anticipated to have a positive
effect on Standard Life's liquidity and cash flows. Shelby Life ceased writing
new business effective November 1, 1996, thus reducing the surplus strain
normally associated with the issuance of new policies. The anticipated profits
from Shelby Life's book of business are expected to exceed the related interest
expense connected with the $13,000,000 of Surplus Debentures issued by Standard
Life in connection with the acquisition of Shelby Life. The statutory net income
of Shelby Life was $1,660,855 for the year ended December 31, 1995 and $851,472
for the ten months ended October 31, 1996.
 
     International Operations. The consolidated balance sheet of SMC at June 30,
1997, includes a $2,081,000 credit representing the negative goodwill on the
purchase of Standard Management International which will be amortized into
future earnings. This amortization is a non-cash credit to SMC statements of
operations.
 
     Standard Management International dividends are limited to its accumulated
earnings without regulatory approval. Standard Management International and
Premier Life (Luxembourg) were not permitted to pay dividends in 1996 and 1995
due to accumulated losses. Premier Life (Bermuda) did not pay dividends in 1996
and 1995. SMC does not anticipate any dividends from these companies in 1997.
 
     Due to the nature of unit-linked products issued by Standard Management
International, which represent over 91% of the Standard Management International
portfolio, the investment risk rests with the policyholder. Investment risk for
Standard Management International exists where Standard Management International
makes investment decisions with respect to the remaining traditional business
and for the assets backing certain actuarial and regulatory reserves. The
investments underlying these liabilities mostly represent short-term investments
and fixed maturity securities. These short-term investments and fixed maturity
securities are normally bought and/or disposed of only on the advice of
independent consulting actuaries who perform an annual analysis comparing
anticipated cash flows on the insurance portfolio with the cash flows from the
fixed maturity securities. Any resulting material mismatches are then covered by
adjusting the securities in the investment portfolio as appropriate.
 
     Proposed Acquisition of Savers Life. The acquisition of Savers Life will
cost approximately $14,200,000, plus acquisition costs, of which approximately
$4,000,000 is to be borrowed in cash under the Amended Credit Agreement. The
balance of the purchase price will be paid in shares of SMC Common Stock. Any
 
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Performance Premium paid will increase the purchase price and will be
distributed in the form of cash and SMC Common Stock. SMC anticipates that
existing working capital, unused proceeds from borrowings under the Amended
Credit Agreement, and management fees and dividends payable by Savers Life will
be adequate to pay the cash portion of any Performance Premium as well as to
cover debt service on the additional borrowings under the Amended Credit
Agreement through 1998.
 
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
 
     Mergers, Acquisitions and Consolidations. The U.S. insurance industry has
experienced an increasing number of mergers, acquisitions, consolidations and
sales of certain business lines. These consolidations have been driven by a need
to reduce costs of distribution and overhead and maintain business in force.
Additionally, increased competition, regulatory capital requirements and
technology costs have also contributed to the level of consolidation in the
industry. These forces are expected to continue as is the level of industry
consolidation.
 
     Foreign Currency Risk. Standard Management International policyholders
invest in assets denominated in a wide range of currencies. Policyholders
effectively bear the currency risk, if any, as these investments are matched by
policyholder separate account liabilities. Therefore, their investment and
currency risk is limited to premiums they have paid. Policyholders are not
permitted to invest directly into options, futures and derivatives. Standard
Management International could be exposed to currency fluctuations if currencies
within the conventional investment portfolio or certain actuarial reserves are
mismatched. The assets and liabilities of this portfolio and the reserves are
continually matched by the company and at regular intervals by the independent
actuary. In addition, Premier Life (Luxembourg)'s shareholders' equity is
denominated in Luxembourg francs. Premier Life (Luxembourg) does not hedge its
translation risk because its shareholders' equity will remain in Luxembourg
francs for the forseeable future and no significant realized foreign exchange
gains or losses are anticipated.
 
     Uncertainties Regarding Intangible Assets. Included in SMC's financial
statements as of June 30, 1997 are certain assets that are valued for financial
statement purposes primarily on the basis of assumptions established by SMC's
management. These assets include deferred acquisition costs, present value of
future profits, costs in excess of net assets acquired and organization and
deferred debt issuance costs. The total value of these assets reflected in the
June 30, 1997 consolidated balance sheet aggregated $44,415,000 or 7% of SMC's
assets. SMC has established procedures to periodically review the assumptions
utilized to value these assets and determine the need to make any adjustments in
such values in SMC's consolidated financial statements. SMC has determined that
the assumptions utilized in the initial valuation of these assets are consistent
with the operations of SMC as of June 30, 1997.
 
     Regulatory Environment. Currently, prescribed or permitted statutory
accounting principles ("SAP") may vary between states and between companies. The
NAIC is in the process of codifying SAP to promote standardization of methods
utilized throughout the industry. Completion of this project might result in
changes in statutory accounting practices for SMC's insurance subsidiaries;
however, it is not expected that such changes would materially affect SMC's
insurance subsidiaries' statutory capital requirements.
 
     Financial Services Deregulation. The United States Congress is currently
considering a number of legislative proposals intended to reduce or eliminate
restrictions on affiliations among financial services organizations. Proposals
are extant which would allow banks to own or affiliate with insurers and
securities firms. An increased presence of banks in the life insurance and
annuity businesses may increase competition in these markets. The Company cannot
predict the impact of these proposals on the earnings of the Company.
 
     Recently Issued Accounting Standards. In February 1997, the FASB issued
SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share." SFAS No. 128 is required to be adopted on
December 31, 1997. At that time, SMC will be required to change the method
currently used to compute earnings per share and to restate prior periods. Under
the new requirements for calculating primary earnings per share, the dilutive
effect of stock options and stock warrants will be excluded. The impact is
expected to result in an increase in primary earnings per share for the first
six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 of $.01 and $.04 per share,
respectively. The impact of
 
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SFAS No. 128 on the calculation of fully diluted earnings per share for these
periods is not expected to be material.
 
     Safe Harbor Provisions. Forward-looking statements in this Proxy
Statement/Prospectus are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important
factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by
some of the statements made above. Investors are cautioned that all
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. In addition to the
factors discussed immediately above and under "RISK FACTORS", among the other
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following:
economic environment, interest rate changes generally and credited rates on new
business, sales volume, product development, regulatory changes, the results of
financing efforts, SMC's accounting policies, competition, the reinsurance
agreement with GIAC and the acquisition of Shelby Life.
 
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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
     John J. Quinn, a former officer and director of SMC, was appointed as the
Indiana Commissioner of Insurance in February 1997. In connection with that
appointment he resigned as an officer and director of SMC effective as of April
15, 1997. He subsequently declined such appointment. On June 19, 1997, Mr. Quinn
commenced an action in the Superior Court of Marion County Indiana, against SMC
claiming that his employment agreement contained a provision to the effect that,
following a termination of his employment with SMC under certain circumstances,
Mr. Quinn would be entitled to receive a lump sum payment equal to the amount
determined by multiplying the number of shares of SMC Common Stock subject to
unexercised stock options previously granted by SMC to Mr. Quinn on the date of
termination, whether or not such options were then exercisable, by the highest
per share fair market value of the SMC Common Stock on any day during the
six-month period ending on the date of termination. Upon payment of such amount,
such unexercised stock options would be deemed to have been surrendered and
canceled. Mr. Quinn further claims that his employment agreement contained an
additional provision that he would be entitled to receive a lump sum payment
equal to two years of annual salary, following termination of employment. Mr.
Quinn has asserted to SMC that he is entitled to a lump sum termination payment
of $1,654,000, and liquidated damages not exceeding $3,308,000, by virtue of his
voluntarily leaving SMC's employment.
 
     SMC disputes Mr. Quinn's claims. Outside counsel is in the process of
investigating and responding to Mr. Quinn's claim. The ultimate outcome of the
action can not presently be determined. Accordingly, no provision for any
liability that may result has been made in the financial statements. Management
believes that the conclusion of such litigation will not have a material adverse
effect on SMC's consolidated financial condition.
 
     SMC is involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of
business. In most cases, such proceedings involve claims under insurance
policies or other contracts of SMC. The outcomes of these legal proceedings are
not expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial
position, liquidity, or future results of operations of SMC based on SMC's
current understanding of the relevant facts and law.
 
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
 
(a)Exhibits
 
     Exhibit 10.32 Amended and Restated Note Agreement dated as of November 8,
                   1996, as amended and restated on June 30, 1997, by and
                   between Standard Management and Great American Reserve
                   Insurance Company in the amount of $4,371,573 (incorporated
                   by reference to SMC's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No.
                   0-20882) for the quarter ended June 30, 1997).
 
     Exhibit 10.33 Amended and Restated Senior Subordinated Convertible Note
                   dated as of November 8, 1996, as amended and restated on June
                   30, 1997, by and between Standard Management and Great
                   American Reserve Insurance Company in the amount of
                   $4,371,573 (incorporated by reference to SMC's Quarterly
                   Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 0-20882) for the quarter ended
                   June 30, 1997).
 
     Exhibit 10.36 Note Agreement dated as of June 30, 1997 between Standard
                   Management, Capitol American Life Insurance Company and
                   Transport Life Insurance Company in the Amount of $5,628,427
                   (incorporated by reference to SMC's Quarterly Report on Form
                   10-Q (File No. 0-20882) for the quarter ended June 30, 1997).
 
     Exhibit 10.37 Senior Subordinated Convertible Note dated as of June 30,
                   1997 between Standard Management and Capitol American Life
                   Insurance Company in the amount of $3,628,427 (incorporated
                   by reference to SMC's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No.
                   0-20882) for the quarter ended June 30, 1997).
 
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     Exhibit 10.38 Senior Subordinated Convertible Note dated as of June 30,
                   1997 between Standard Management and Transport Life Insurance
                   Company in the amount of $2,000,000 (incorporated by
                   reference to SMC's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No.
                   0-20882) for the quarter ended June 30, 1997).
 
     Exhibit 11    Statement regarding computation of per share earnings.
 
     Exhibit 27    Financial Data Schedule, which is submitted electronically
                   pursuant to Regulation S-K to the Securities and Exchange
                   Commission (the "Commission") for information only and not
                   filed.
 
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
 
     A report on Form 8-K/A dated April 10, 1997, as further amended May 20,
1997, was filed with the Commission to report under Item 7, the financial
statements of Shelby Life for the two years ended December 31, 1995 and the pro
forma condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 1996.
 
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                                   SIGNATURES
 
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated: August 29, 1997
 
                                          STANDARD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
                                                      (Registrant)
 
                                          By:          RONALD D. HUNTER
 
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                                                      Ronald D. Hunter
                                            Chairman of the Board, President and
                                                  Chief Executive Officer
                                               (Principal Executive Officer)
 
                                          By:        GERALD R. HOCHGESANG
 
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                                                    Gerald R. Hochgesang
                                                   Senior Vice President
                                                 (Chief Accounting Officer)
 
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