Hamilton Announces Share Repurchase from Funds Affiliated with Blackstone
Hamilton Insurance Group, (NYSE: HG) has announced the repurchase of 9,124,729 Class A common shares from funds affiliated with Blackstone Alternative Solutions at a 12.0% discount, totaling $109,496,748. The purchase will be funded by a loan under the revolving credit facility and the Company expects to close the transaction on May 10, 2024. Following the repurchase, Hamilton will have 101,878,284 shares outstanding.
Repurchasing shares at a discount can benefit shareholders by increasing earnings per share, book value per share, and return on equity.
The transaction should create significant value for shareholders and not hinder the Company's plans for strategic growth.
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Pina Albo, Hamilton CEO (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are very pleased to have this opportunity to repurchase Hamilton shares at an attractive price and return capital to our shareholders,” said Pina Albo, CEO of Hamilton. “We are also grateful to BAS for its support and investment in Hamilton over the years. This transaction allows BAS to fully exit an investment that was made over ten years ago, resulting in meaningful earnings per share, book value per share, and ROE accretion to Hamilton shareholders.
“Along with the strength of our first quarter earnings, and our recent AM Best rating upgrade, this transaction should create significant value for our shareholders, while not impeding our plans for strategic growth in both specialty insurance and reinsurance at this favorable time in the market cycle.”
BAS commented, “We thank Hamilton for the partnership over the past ten years and wish them continued success in the future.”
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