PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (NYSE:FIHL) (“Fidelis Insurance Group” or
the “Company”), a strategic capital allocator and risk selector in specialty
insurance and reinsurance, today announced that it has entered into a
definitive agreement to repurchase all remaining common shares held by CVC
Falcon Holdings Limited (“CVC”), one of our founding shareholders, for an
aggregate purchase price of $163,346,230.00.
The Company has agreed to repurchase 8,597,170 common shares at $19.00 per
share. As at the date of completion of the transaction, CVC will no longer
hold any ownership interest in Fidelis Insurance Group.
Dan Burrows, Fidelis Insurance Group CEO stated, “We are pleased to announce
the repurchase of CVC’s remaining shares at a compelling value. This
transaction, completed below our year-end diluted book value per common share
of $24.61, is expected to deliver meaningful accretion to our book value per
share and return on average equity.”
Burrows further commented, “We appreciate CVC’s longstanding support
and investment in Fidelis Insurance Group. As we move forward, our strong
financial position and ongoing momentum reinforce our commitment to creating
long-term value for all our shareholders.”
Daniel Brand, Partner, US Head of Financial Services and Co-Head of
Business Services at CVC, stated: “As a founding investor, we are very proud
of all that Fidelis Insurance Group, and its talented and accomplished
management team, have achieved. We wish them continued success in the future.”
Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisor to Fidelis Insurance Group in
connection with the transaction.
About Fidelis Insurance Group
Fidelis Insurance Group, which expects to rebrand as Pelagos Insurance Capital
in 2026, subject to all necessary legal and regulatory approvals, is a global
specialty insurance and reinsurance company focused on creating value through
strategic capital allocation, expert risk selection, and a network of
long-term underwriting partnerships.
We have built a strong foundation for scale and profitable growth, underpinned
by our disciplined approach to risk selection and our financial strength,
which is reflected in our insurer financial strength ratings of A from AM
Best, A- from S&P and A3 from Moody’s. Our network of underwriting
partners and our highly diversified portfolio enable us to proactively
navigate market cycles, offer innovative and tailored solutions, capitalize on
favorable risk-reward opportunities, and produce superior returns for
shareholders.
For additional information about Fidelis Insurance Group, our people and our
products please visit our website at
www.FidelisInsurance.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. We intend
such forward-looking statements to be covered under the safe harbor provisions
for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate
to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements,
including without limitation, statements regarding the Company's timing and
ability to utilize its common share repurchase program, the Company's plans to
return capital to shareholders, the Company’s ability to execute any
transaction referred to herein, and the Company's business strategy and plans.
These statements reflect management’s current beliefs, expectations,
assumptions, estimates and projections. While management believes these
expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such
forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject
to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond
management’s control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that
may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ
materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by these forward-looking statements, including, without limitation,
the important risk factors regarding the Company under the heading “Risk
Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended
December 31, 2024, which are incorporated herein by reference, as such factors
may be updated from time to time in the Company's other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to rely on
forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company
assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these
forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Source: Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited