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Ambac Financial Group M&A Announcement summary

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M&A Announcement summary30 Sep, 2025

Deal rationale and strategic fit

  • Acquisition of ArmadaCare for $250 million accelerates the shift to a pure-play specialty insurance platform, expanding into high-growth MGA distribution and the Accident & Health sector.

  • ArmadaCare's differentiated supplemental health products target C-suite executives, complementing existing offerings and expanding reach.

  • The deal diversifies distribution into non-correlated A&H and P&C markets, reducing exposure to market cycles and enhancing resilience.

  • ArmadaCare's business model and regulatory expertise create significant barriers to entry and a durable competitive advantage.

  • Sale of legacy business to Oaktree for $420 million completes the transition to a specialty insurance focus.

Financial terms and conditions

  • ArmadaCare acquisition price is $250 million for 100% ownership, financed with cash and new debt, including a $100 million Term Loan A and $20 million revolving credit facility.

  • ArmadaCare generated $18 million EBITDA on $40 million revenue (45% margin) for the trailing 12 months ended June 30, 2025; acquisition multiple is 13.8x EBITDA.

  • Immediate repayment of $150 million debt and repurchase of $62 million AAC co-investment; share repurchase program reinitiated with $35 million authorization.

  • ArmadaCare's leadership will join under a new management incentive plan aligned with long-term performance.

  • Ambac will shelter ArmadaCare's taxable income from federal taxes using existing NOLs.

Synergies and expected cost savings

  • ArmadaCare's 49,000 broker network and complementary product suite expand distribution, cross-sell, and revenue synergy opportunities.

  • No meaningful overlap with existing A&H portfolio, enabling full suite of complementary platforms and diversification.

  • Target operating model and compensation changes will reduce executive compensation and board fees by approximately 17%.

  • Additional cost reduction initiatives are planned for further efficiency.

  • Expected to be accretive to earnings in 2026 and bolster margins.

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Ambac Financial Group, Inc. is a financial services holding company primarily engaged in providing financial guarantees and other insurance-related products. The company's key business includes managing a legacy financial guarantee portfolio, which offers protection against defaults on public finance, infrastructure, and structured finance obligations. Ambac also focuses on risk management and loss recovery strategies related to its insured exposures. Additionally, the company explores opportunities in specialty property and casualty insurance. The company is headquartered in New York, United States, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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