Palomar Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

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Palomar Holdings announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 1,000,000 shares of common stock at $82.00 per share. The underwriters can purchase an additional 150,000 shares within 30 days. Proceeds will support general corporate purposes, including contributions to Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company and funding for future growth. The offering is made under a shelf registration statement effective with the SEC on June 23, 2020. Barclays Capital, J.P. Morgan, and others are managing the offering.

Positive

• The offering of 1,000,000 shares at $82.00 provides capital for corporate growth.
• The potential additional sale of 150,000 shares could further strengthen financial resources.

Negative

• Dilution of existing shares may occur due to the new stock issuance.

LA JOLLA, Calif., June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palomar Holdings, Inc. (“Palomar” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering (the “Offering) of 1,000,000 shares of Palomar’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a public offering price of $82.00 per share. In addition, the underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to 150,000 additional shares of Common Stock from the Company at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds that it will receive from the offering for general corporate purposes, including to make contributions to the capital of Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company and to fund future growth.

Barclays Capital Inc., J.P. Morgan and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. acted as joint lead book-running managers for the Offering. Evercore Group L.L.C., William Blair & Company, L.L.C., Piper Sandler & Co., and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. also acted as joint book-running managers for the Offering. JMP Securities LLC acted as co-manager for the Offering.

The shares of Common Stock described above are being offered by Palomar pursuant to its shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that became automatically effective upon filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 23, 2020. The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus.  A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.  A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus will be filed with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained, when available, by contacting: Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, telephone: (888) 603-5847 or email: Barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at 866-803-9204 or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; or Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., 787 Seventh Ave., 4th Floor, New York, New York 10019, Attention: Equity Capital Markets, or by calling (800) 966-1559, or by emailing kbwsyndicatedesk@kbw.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a 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 Palomar Holdings, Inc.

Palomar Holdings, Inc. is the ultimate parent and insurance holding company of its operating subsidiaries, Palomar Specialty Insurance Company, Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd., Palomar Insurance Agency, Inc. and Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company. Palomar is an innovative insurer that focuses on the provision of specialty property insurance for residential and commercial clients. Palomar’s underwriting and analytical acumen allow it to concentrate on certain markets that it believes are underserved by other insurance companies, such as the markets for earthquake, wind and flood insurance. Based in La Jolla, California, the company is an admitted carrier in 29 states. Palomar Specialty Insurance Company has an A.M. Best financial strength rating of “A-” (Excellent).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact or relating to present facts or current conditions included in this press release are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the offering. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “seek,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “continue,” “likely,” “should,” and other words.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of several factors including market risks and uncertainties and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions for an offering of securities, and other factors discussed in greater detail in the Company's filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which we make it. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless specifically expressed as such, and should be viewed as historical data.

Investor Relations
1-619-771-1743
investors@palomarspecialty.com

Source: Palomar Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

What is the price of the shares in the PLMR offering?

The shares are priced at $82.00 each.

How many shares is Palomar Holdings offering?

Palomar Holdings is offering 1,000,000 shares, with an option for 150,000 additional shares.

What will Palomar Holdings do with the proceeds from the offering?

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including contributions to its insurance company and funding growth.

Who are the underwriters for the PLMR offering?

Barclays Capital, J.P. Morgan, and several others are acting as underwriters.

When was the public offering for PLMR announced?

The public offering was announced on June 23, 2020.