Ambac Financial Group, Inc. - AMBC STOCK NEWS

Ambac Financial Group (NYSE: AMBC) has rescheduled its first quarter 2021 results release to May 10, 2021, to assess the impact of a recent Financial Oversight and Management Board announcement for Puerto Rico. This announcement includes an agreement with creditors regarding clawback claims and a Plan of Adjustment for debts related to Puerto Rico’s transportation authorities. A conference call featuring the CEO and CFO will take place on the same date to discuss the financial results.

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMBC) announced it will release its first quarter 2021 results on May 6, 2021, post market closure. A live conference call will be held on May 7, 2021, at 8:30 AM ET, featuring President Claude LeBlanc and CFO David Trick discussing the financial results. Investors can access a live audio webcast through Ambac's Investor Relations webpage and listen by telephone. The replay will be available until May 21, 2021. Ambac operates through various subsidiaries and emphasizes transparency in communicating financial information.

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMBC) has announced its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for May 25, 2021, at 10:30 am (ET). This meeting will be conducted virtually, and stockholders can access it via this link. The record date for voting eligibility is March 30, 2021. Ambac is a financial services holding company with various subsidiaries, primarily involved in financial guarantee insurance and property & casualty insurance. Further details will be provided in the proxy statement.

Ambac Financial Group (NYSE: AMBC) reported a net loss of $14 million ($0.31 per diluted share) for Q4 2020, an improvement from a loss of $108 million in Q3 2020. Adjusted earnings were $4 million ($0.08 per share), rising from an adjusted loss of $93 million. Book value per share increased to $23.57, while adjusted book value rose to $20.05. Key factors included a decrease in losses and improved net investment income, which surged 43% to $53 million. Ambac completed the acquisition of 80% of Xchange on December 31, impacting future growth.

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMBC) will release its fourth quarter 2020 results on March 1, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results will be held on March 2, 2021, at 8:30 AM ET, featuring Claude LeBlanc and David Trick. The call will cover Ambac's financial performance and its three pillar platform diversification strategy. The call can be accessed via telephone or through a live webcast. Ambac operates as a financial services holding company with subsidiaries currently in runoff and is exploring new business opportunities.

Ambac Financial Group (NYSE: AMBC) has launched Everspan Group, a participatory fronting program insurance business. A.M. Best assigned a Financial Strength Rating of 'A-' (Excellent) to Everspan Group’s core companies. With over $100 million in capital, Everspan Group aims to underwrite various specialty insurance programs beginning in the first half of 2021. Ambac views this launch as a key milestone in its strategy to enhance specialty program insurance capabilities and create long-term shareholder value.

Ambac Financial Group (NYSE:AMBC) announced the successful exchange of obligations from Corolla Trust for 5.1% Senior Surplus Notes. This transaction will help Ambac's subsidiary, Ambac Assurance Corporation, reduce its nominal debt and accrued interest by approximately $73 million. The exchange aligns with Ambac's strategy to deleverage and simplify its capital structure. The CEO emphasized the completion as a significant step towards these goals. For more details, refer to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMBC) has announced its agreement to acquire 80% of Xchange Benefits, LLC and Xchange Affinity Underwriting Agency, LLC. This acquisition aligns with Ambac's diversification strategy and aims to enhance Xchange's growth potential in the property and casualty insurance sector. The existing management will retain 20%, and the acquisition is expected to be accretive to Ambac immediately. This move is part of Ambac's strategy to generate recurring fee-based income and expand its specialty program insurance offerings.

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (AMBC) reported a third-quarter net loss of $108 million, equating to $2.33 per diluted share, significantly worse than the previous quarter's loss of $35 million. Adjusted loss also rose to $93 million or $2.01 per diluted share from $24 million. Book value per share decreased to $22.59, while adjusted book value fell to $19.44. The losses were primarily driven by increased reserves for RMBS and public finance due to COVID-19 impacts. However, net premiums earned grew by 34% to $15 million, and net gains on derivative contracts surged by 258% to $7 million.