Bowhead Specialty Announces Pricing of Upsized Initial Public Offering
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.
- Gross proceeds of $128 million expected from the IPO.
- Trading to begin on NYSE under the symbol 'BOW' on May 23, 2024.
- The IPO aims to increase capitalization and financial flexibility.
- Potential for underwriters to purchase additional shares, increasing total proceeds.
- Proceeds will support business growth and general corporate purposes.
- Potential dilution of existing shares due to upsized offering.
- Underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering expenses will reduce net proceeds.
- Market risk associated with the new public trading.
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The pricing of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.'s upsized initial public offering (IPO) at
For retail investors, this event is noteworthy as newly public companies can often exhibit volatile stock price movements in the short term. Furthermore, the funds raised will support the company’s expansion plans, potentially leading to improved future profitability. However, investors should consider the customary risks associated with IPOs, such as market volatility and the potential for share dilution if the underwriters exercise their option to buy additional shares.
From a market perspective, Bowhead Specialty's decision to become publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BOW” is strategic. The primary objective is to create a public market for its shares, thereby enhancing liquidity for shareholders and potentially attracting a broader investor base. This public listing could also raise the company's profile, making it easier to access capital in the future.
The use of proceeds to fund growth for its insurance subsidiary highlights the company's commitment to scaling its operations. However, investors should note the long-term commitment required in the insurance industry, which often has delayed profitability due to the nature of underwriting cycles and regulatory requirements.
The offering is expected to close on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The principal purposes of this offering are to increase the Company’s capitalization and financial flexibility, create a public market for its common stock and thereby enable access to the public equity markets for the Company and its stockholders. The Company intends to use the net proceeds received from this offering to make capital contributions to its insurance company subsidiary to grow its business and for other general corporate purposes.
J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company are acting as joint lead bookrunning managers of the offering and as representatives of the underwriters. Citizens JMP, RBC Capital Markets and Dowling & Partners Securities, LLC are acting as joint bookrunning managers and Siebert Williams Shank is acting as co-manager for the offering.
The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue,
A registration statement relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC, and became effective on May 22, 2024. Securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.
Bowhead Specialty is a growing specialty insurance business providing casualty and professional liability insurance products. We were founded and are led by industry veteran Stephen Sills. The team is composed of highly experienced and respected industry veterans with decades of individual, successful underwriting and management experience. We focus on providing “craft” solutions in our specialty lines and classes of business that we believe require deep underwriting and claims expertise in order to produce attractive financial results.
We pride ourselves on the quality and experience of our people, who are committed to exceeding our partners’ expectations through excellent service and expertise. Our collaborative culture spans all functions of our business and allows us to provide a consistent, positive experience for all of our partners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "future," "outlook," "prospects" "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," "can have" or similar words. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These risks include those described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise.
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Investor Relations Contact
Shirley Yap, Head of Investor Relations
investorrelations@bowheadspecialty.com
Source: Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.
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