Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. - BOW STOCK NEWS

Bowhead Specialty Holdings (NYSE: BOW) has announced the pricing of a secondary public offering of 4,000,000 shares of common stock by existing stockholders at $29.00 per share. The Selling Stockholders have granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 600,000 additional shares. The company will not receive any proceeds from the sale as it's not selling any shares. The offering is expected to close on October 25, 2024. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods are acting as joint lead bookrunning managers.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings (NYSE: BOW) has announced a proposed underwritten secondary public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock by certain stockholders. The Selling Stockholders may grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 600,000 shares. Bowhead Specialty will not sell any shares or receive proceeds from this offering.

J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods are acting as joint lead bookrunning managers. The offering is subject to market conditions and will be made only through a prospectus. A registration statement has been filed with the SEC but is not yet effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy these securities.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOW) has announced preliminary financial results for Q3 2024. Gross written premiums are expected to increase 27% to 34% year-over-year, reaching $193-200 million. Net income is projected to be $11.5-12.5 million, or $0.34-0.37 per diluted share. Adjusted net income is estimated at $12-13 million, or $0.36-0.39 per diluted share. The company anticipates a return on equity of 13.0-14.0% and an adjusted return on equity of 13.5-14.5%.

The growth in gross written premiums was driven by renewals, new business, and expansion across all divisions. The Casualty division led with a 40% increase, Healthcare Liability grew over 25%, and Professional Liability increased by over 10%. Bowhead launched a new division, Baleen Specialty, focusing on small, hard-to-place risks. The company's loss ratio is expected to be between 64.0-65.0%, and the expense ratio is projected at 29.5-30.5%.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOW) has announced that it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time before the market opens. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Interested parties can access the call through a live webcast or by dialing (877) 407-3949 (toll-free) or (215) 268-9917 (international). The earnings documents will be available on Bowhead Specialty's Investor Relations website. A replay of the webcast will be accessible on the company's website for one year following the call.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings (NYSE: BOW) has announced its participation in the 2024 KBW Insurance Conference on September 4, 2024. Key executives, including CEO Stephen Sills, CFO Brad Mulcahey, and Head of Investor Relations Shirley Yap, will be available for one-on-one and small group meetings with investors. While there will be no formal company presentation, this event provides an opportunity for stakeholders to engage directly with Bowhead Specialty's management team.

Investors and interested parties can access event details and the latest Investor Presentation through the News & Events section of Bowhead Specialty's Investor Relations website at https://ir.bowheadspecialty.com/. This conference participation underscores the company's commitment to maintaining open communication with the investment community and showcasing its business strategy and performance.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOW) reported its Q2 2024 financial results with notable achievements. Gross written premiums increased by 50.4% to $175.5 million driven by all divisions. Net income stood at $5.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, while adjusted net income was $7.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. The company completed an upsized IPO in May 2024, raising $131 million. Return on equity was 8.2% and adjusted return on equity was 11.7%. The Casualty division led premium growth with a 78.8% increase. The launch of the Baleen division targeting small, hard-to-place risks is expected to further drive growth. Net investment income doubled to $8.8 million, supported by the IPO proceeds.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOW) has announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Interested parties can access the conference call through a live webcast available on the company's Investor Relations website or by dialing (866) 682-6100 (toll-free) or (862) 298-0702 (international). Participants are advised to join at least 10 minutes before the call starts. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's website for one year following the call.

Bowhead Specialty Holdings announced the pricing of its upsized Initial Public Offering (IPO) at $17.00 per share, offering 7,529,412 shares. This is expected to generate $128 million in gross proceeds before costs. An additional 1,129,411 shares may be purchased by underwriters within 30 days at the same price. Trading begins on the NYSE on May 23, 2024, under the symbol “BOW,” with the offering closing on May 28, 2024. The IPO aims to boost capitalization, financial flexibility, and create a public market for its stock, with proceeds supporting business growth and general corporate purposes. The IPO is managed by J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, among others.