Genworth Announces Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering by its U.S. Mortgage Insurance Business

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Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) announced that its subsidiary, Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (GMHI), has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of common stock. Details regarding the number of shares and pricing have not yet been determined, and the offering is contingent on market conditions. J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC will act as joint book-running managers for this offering. It is important to note that the registration statement has not yet become effective, and no sales may occur before its approval.

Positive

• Potential for capital raise through the IPO to support business growth.
• Joint book-running managers J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs could enhance investor interest.

Negative

• No specific share price or number of shares disclosed, leading to uncertainty.
• Offering dependent on market conditions introduces risk regarding the timing and success of the IPO.

RICHMOND, Va., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) (Genworth, the Company) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (GMHI), has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) in connection with the proposed initial public offering (the offering) of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC will serve as joint book-running managers for the proposed offering.

The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus, when available, may be obtained from: J.P Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by telephone at 1-866-803-9204; or Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com, or by telephone at (866) 471-2526.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or 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 Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 500 insurance holding company committed to helping families achieve the dream of homeownership and address the financial challenges of aging through its leadership positions in mortgage insurance and long term care insurance. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth traces its roots back to 1871 and became a public company in 2004.

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FAQ

What is the proposed IPO by Genworth Financial (GNW) about?

Genworth Financial's subsidiary, Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc., has filed for an IPO, with details on shares and pricing yet to be determined.

Who is managing the Genworth Mortgage Holdings IPO?

J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC will serve as joint book-running managers for the IPO.

When will the Genworth Mortgage Holdings IPO occur?

The IPO is subject to market conditions, and there is no specific timeline for completion.

What does the registration statement for the IPO signify?

The registration statement indicates Genworth's intention to offer shares but has not yet become effective, meaning no shares can be sold until it is approved.