IGI Executes Repurchase of Approximately 2.3 Million Common Shares

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International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: IGIC) has repurchased 2,271,775 common shares for approximately $19.5 million at $8.60 per share. This buyback reduces the total shares outstanding to around 49 million, with 2.4 million remaining under an authorization to repurchase up to 5 million shares approved in May 2022. The repurchase is intended to enhance shareholder value by supporting stock price stability.

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• Repurchased 2,271,775 shares, totaling approximately $19.5 million.
• Remaining buyback authorization of 2.4 million shares can further enhance shareholder value.

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• None.

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today announced that it has repurchased 2,271,775 common shares in a privately-negotiated transaction. The shares were repurchased at a price of $8.60 per share, for a total cost of approximately $19.5 million.

The Company has approximately 2.4 million common shares remaining under its current common share repurchase authorization of up to 5 million shares, approved by the Board of Directors in May 2022. At September 30, 2022, IGI had 49,158,000 common shares issued and outstanding.

About IGI:

IGI is an international specialty risks commercial insurer and reinsurer underwriting a diverse portfolio of specialty lines. Established in 2001, IGI has a worldwide portfolio of energy, property, general aviation, construction & engineering, ports & terminals, marine cargo, marine trades, contingency, political violence, financial institutions, general third-party liability (casualty), legal expenses, professional indemnity, D&O, marine liability and reinsurance treaty business. Registered in Bermuda, with operations in Bermuda, London, Malta, Dubai, Amman, Kuala Lumpur and Casablanca, IGI aims to deliver outstanding levels of service to clients and brokers. IGI is rated “A” (Excellent)/Stable by AM Best and “A-”(Strong)/Stable by S&P Global Ratings. For more information about IGI, please visit www.iginsure.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbour” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The expectations, estimates, and projections of the business of IGI may differ from its actual results and, consequently, you should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “commitment,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources, the outcome of our strategic initiatives, our expectations regarding pricing and other market conditions, and our growth prospects. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the control of IGI and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in demand for IGI’s services together with the possibility that IGI may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors globally and in the regions in which it operates; (2) competition, the ability of IGI to grow and manage growth profitably and IGI’s ability to retain its key employees; (3) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (4) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company; (5) the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging variants; (6) the effects of the hostilities between Russia and Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States, European Union, United Kingdom and others; (7) the inability to maintain the listing of the Company’s common shares or warrants on Nasdaq; (8) the inability of the Company to complete the proposed acquisition of EIO or the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed acquisition of EIO; and (9) other risks and uncertainties indicated in IGI’s filings with the SEC. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. In addition, forward-looking statements are inherently based on various estimates and assumptions that are subject to the judgment of those preparing them and are also subject to significant economic, competitive, industry and other uncertainties and contingencies, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict and many of which are beyond the control of IGI. There can be no assurance that IGI’s financial condition or results of operations will be consistent with those set forth in such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. IGI does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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IGI Contacts:



Investors:

Robin Sidders, Head of Investor Relations

T: + 44 (0) 2072 204937

M: + 44 (0) 7384 514785

Email: robin.sidders@iginsure.com



Media:

Aaida Abu Jaber, AVP PR & Marketing

T: +96265662082 Ext. 407

M: +962770415540

Email: aaida.abujaber@iginsure.com

Source: International General Insurance Holdings Ltd.

FAQ

What was the recent share buyback amount for IGIC?

IGIC repurchased 2,271,775 shares at a total cost of approximately $19.5 million.

What was the price per share in the recent buyback by IGI?

The shares were repurchased at a price of $8.60 each.

How many shares does IGIC have remaining for buyback?

IGIC has approximately 2.4 million shares remaining under its buyback authorization.

When was the buyback authorization approved for IGIC?

The buyback authorization was approved in May 2022.