Assured Guaranty, LTD - AGO STOCK NEWS

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) received an affirmative AA financial strength rating from S&P Global Ratings for its subsidiaries, including Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. and Assured Guaranty Corp. This rating underscores the company’s strong capital position, exceptional liquidity, and diverse underwriting strategy. S&P highlighted Assured Guaranty's robust risk management and stable outlook amidst a challenging market. CEO Dominic Frederico expressed confidence in strong growth opportunities due to favorable trends in the U.S. public finance market.

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) reported strong financial results for Q1 2022, achieving a net income of $66 million ($0.98 per share) and an adjusted operating income of $90 million ($1.34 per share). The company successfully reduced its Puerto Rico net par exposure by $1.3 billion, resulting in a $63 million benefit to adjusted operating income. Shareholders' equity per share stood at $89.20. The insurance segment saw an adjusted operating income of $133 million, bolstered by premium earnings and a strong market presence, capturing 58% of insured par sold in municipal bond markets.

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share, payable on June 1, 2022. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 18, 2022 will receive this dividend. The company operates from Bermuda and provides credit enhancement products for public finance and structured finance markets.

Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGO) has insured $608.3 million in tax-exempt Green Revenue Bonds issued by the Power Authority of the State of New York (NYPA) as of April 21. These bonds will finance two key transmission projects aimed at modernizing New York's electricity grid and enhancing renewable energy distribution. The bonds are backed solely by project revenues and AGM's unconditional guaranty. The initiative aligns with New York's goal of achieving 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2040.

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) has announced the release of its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, scheduled for May 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. ET. Following the release, a conference call for investors will be hosted on May 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Both the press release and the Financial Supplement will be available on the Company's website. Investors can access the call via webcast or telephone, with replay options until August 6, 2022. Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products and asset management services in public finance and structured finance markets.

Assured Guaranty UK Limited (AGUK) has issued a £170 million DSR guarantee for Yorkshire Water Services Limited to cover senior payment obligations to bondholders. The five-year guarantee replaces bank-provided liquidity facilities and aligns with Yorkshire Water's securitisation structure. AGUK, rated AA by S&P and A1 by Moody's, aims to provide competitive financing alternatives, enhancing its market position in the UK and European financial sectors. Yorkshire Water, serving around two million households, anticipates benefits to its financing terms and customers from this collaboration.

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) announced that Moody’s upgraded Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM) and Assured Guaranty UK Limited (AGUK) insurance financial strength ratings to A1 from A2, with a stable outlook. This upgrade reflects improved credit profiles post-resolution of exposure to Puerto Rican G.O. bonds and strong demand for financial guaranty insurance in the U.S. and Europe. AGM's growth is expected to bolster earnings, supported by a strong capital profile, conservative underwriting, and the lifting of legacy exposure burdens.

On March 15, Assured Guaranty settled its exposure related to Puerto Rico's General Obligation bonds and other authorities it insured, eliminating $1.3 billion of net par, which was 39% of its non-paying Puerto Rico exposure as of year-end 2021. This is a crucial step towards resolving Puerto Rico's bankruptcy and restructuring $35 billion in debt under the Commonwealth Plan. Assured Guaranty expects to receive cash, new GO bonds, and contingent value instruments as part of the settlement.

Assured Guaranty Ltd. reported strong financial results for Q4 2021, posting a net income of $263 million ($3.74 per share) and a record shareholders’ equity per share of $93.19. The company achieved an adjusted operating income of $273 million ($3.88 per share) for the quarter and $470 million ($6.32 per share) for the full year 2021. Capital returned to shareholders reached $562 million in FY 2021, with significant share repurchases. The Insurance segment saw adjusted operating income of $722 million for FY 2021. However, the Asset Management segment continued to face challenges with an adjusted operating loss of $19 million for the year.