Bermuda

Maiden Announces its Intention to Convert its Preferences Shares, Series A, Series C and Series D into Common Shares

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Maiden Holdings, Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company (NASDAQ:MHLD) (Maiden or the Company) announced today its intention to exchange all of the Companys outstanding 8.25% Non-Cumulative Preference Shares Series A (the Series A Preference Shares), 7.125% Non-Cumulative Preference Shares Series C (the Series C Preference Shares) and 6.700% Non-Cumulative Preference Shares Series D (the Series D Preference Shares and, together with the Series A Preference Shares and the Series C Preference Shares, the Preference Shares) for shares of Maidens common shares, $0.01 par value per share (the Common Shares), subject to the terms of the certificate of designations for each of the Preference Shares, as amended (the Exchange).

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  • Maiden Holdings, Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company (NASDAQ:MHLD) (Maiden or the Company) announced today its intention to exchange all of the Companys outstanding 8.25% Non-Cumulative Preference Shares Series A (the Series A Preference Shares), 7.125% Non-Cumulative Preference Shares Series C (the Series C Preference Shares) and 6.700% Non-Cumulative Preference Shares Series D (the Series D Preference Shares and, together with the Series A Preference Shares and the Series C Preference Shares, the Preference Shares) for shares of Maidens common shares, $0.01 par value per share (the Common Shares), subject to the terms of the certificate of designations for each of the Preference Shares, as amended (the Exchange).
  • Maiden Reinsurance Ltd. (Maiden Reinsurance), which currently owns more than 73% of each series of the Preference Shares, has indicated it will consent to the variations for each of the series of Preference Shares in order to effectuate the Exchange.
  • Advised by its own financial and legal advisors, the Special Committee unanimously approved an exchange ratio of three Common Shares per Preference Share of each series for record holders of the Preference Shares.
  • The Board has also approved the amendments to the certificates of designations for each series of Preference Shares, and the Exchange.

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Releases Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MHLD) ("Maiden") has released its third quarter 2022 financial results via its investor relations website.

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  • Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MHLD) ("Maiden") has released its third quarter 2022 financial results via its investor relations website.
  • Concurrent with releasing its results, Maiden also published an investor update presentation.
  • Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in 2007.
  • Maiden creates shareholder value by actively managing and allocating our assets and capital, including through ownership and management of businesses and assets mostly in the insurance and related financial services industries where we can leverage our deep knowledge of those markets.

American Equity Announces Strategic Partnership With 26North

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (American Equity) (NYSE: AEL), a leading issuer of fixed index annuities (FIAs), announced that it is entering into a long-term partnership with 26North Partners LP (26North), a multi-asset platform founded and led by Josh Harris, in which American Equity has made a strategic investment.

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  • American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (American Equity) (NYSE: AEL), a leading issuer of fixed index annuities (FIAs), announced that it is entering into a long-term partnership with 26North Partners LP (26North), a multi-asset platform founded and led by Josh Harris, in which American Equity has made a strategic investment.
  • Anant Bhalla, Chief Executive Officer and President of American Equity, will join the Board of Directors of 26North.
  • A Bermuda-based reinsurer, AeBe ISA Ltd., which is affiliated with 26North, has reinsured approximately $4.3 billion of GAAP reserves of American Equity fixed indexed annuity policies from 2008 and 2010.
  • Anant Bhalla, Chief Executive Officer and President of American Equity, said, This partnership with 26North is a further step in our AEL 2.0 strategy to deliver significant value to all shareholders.

Market Synergy Group, Aspida to Partner in Distribution of New Fixed Index Annuity Series

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aspida Life Insurance Company ("Aspida"), a life insurance and annuity company, and Market Synergy Group announced plans on Monday to partner on the distribution of Aspida's new Synergy Choice™ Max fixed index annuity (FIA) series.

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  • TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aspida Life Insurance Company ("Aspida"), a life insurance and annuity company, and Market Synergy Group announced plans on Monday to partner on the distribution of Aspida's new Synergy Choice Max fixed index annuity (FIA) series.
  • Aspida's Synergy Choice Max FIA, designed in partnership with Market Synergy Group, adds to the already popular suite of Synergy Choice products, which includes a multi-year guaranteed annuity series that launched earlier this year.
  • "The strategy designs available with Synergy Choice Max will help Aspida stand out in the FIA marketplace.
  • "Given the current markets, we believe it's a great time to introduce the Synergy Choice Max FIA through our partnership with Market Synergy Group," said Aspida Chief Distribution Officer Chad Burns.

Earn Interest on Digital Assets with BlockFi Yield for Accredited Investors in the U.S.

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlockFi, a global digital asset financial services company, announced today that U.S. clients verified as accredited investors will be able to earn interest on digital assets with BlockFi Yield. This opportunity will first be available in beta to certain U.S. BlockFi clients by the end of 2022, and to all U.S. clients at the start of 2023.

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  • BlockFi's U.S. clients verified as accredited investors will receive access to BlockFi Yield, a interest-bearing digital asset account by the end of 2022.
  • Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlockFi, a global digital asset financial services company, announced today that U.S. clients verified as accredited investors will be able to earn interest on digital assets with BlockFi Yield.
  • U.S. clients verified as accredited investors interested in earning interest on digital assets will benefit from compelling aspects of the BlockFi platform, including:
    "As we continue to diligently work towards registration with the SEC for a public offering for BlockFi Yield, we are delighted to share that U.S. clients verified as accredited investors will soon be able to earn interest on digital assets at BlockFi," said Flori Marquez, Founder and COO of BlockFi.
  • Since inception, BlockFi has paid over $600 million in interest on digital assets to our clients.

Assured Guaranty Ltd. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.25 per Common Share

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share.

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  • Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share.
  • The dividend is payable on November 30, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2022.
  • Through its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty provides credit enhancement products to the U.S. and international public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets and also provides asset management services.
  • More information on Assured Guaranty Ltd. and its subsidiaries can be found at AssuredGuaranty.com .

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. to Release Third Quarter 2022 Earnings on November 9, 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. ("Maiden") (NASDAQ: MHLD) plans to release its third quarter 2022 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

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  • Maiden Holdings, Ltd. ("Maiden") (NASDAQ: MHLD) plans to release its third quarter 2022 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
  • Maidens results will be released by posting the news release to its web site and providing public notice of the availability of the earnings release.
  • Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in 2007.
  • View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221101006059/en/

KBRA Affirms Assured Guaranty AA+ Insurance Financial Strength Ratings with Stable Outlook

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) (together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty) announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency LLC (KBRA) has affirmed the AA+ insurance financial strength rating of Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC), Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM) and AGMs U.K. and European subsidiaries Assured Guaranty UK Limited (AGUK) and Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA (AGE).

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  • Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) (together with its subsidiaries, Assured Guaranty) announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency LLC (KBRA) has affirmed the AA+ insurance financial strength rating of Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC), Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM) and AGMs U.K. and European subsidiaries Assured Guaranty UK Limited (AGUK) and Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA (AGE).
  • In commenting on the COVID-19 pandemic, KBRA wrote: KBRA has viewed the COVID-19 pandemic primarily as a liquidity event in the near-term as financial guaranty policies only cover scheduled principal and interest.
  • In response to the report, Dominic Frederico, President and CEO of Assured Guaranty said: We are pleased with the affirmation of our AA+ (Stable Outlook) rating for AGC, AGM and AGMs U.K. and European subsidiaries.
  • More information on Assured Guaranty Ltd. and its subsidiaries can be found at AssuredGuaranty.com.

Valaris Provides Quarterly Fleet Status Report

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) (Valaris or the Company) today issued a quarterly Fleet Status Report that provides the current status of the Companys fleet of offshore drilling rigs along with certain contract information for these assets.

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  • Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) (Valaris or the Company) today issued a quarterly Fleet Status Report that provides the current status of the Companys fleet of offshore drilling rigs along with certain contract information for these assets.
  • The Fleet Status Report can be found on the Investors section of the Companys website www.valaris.com .
  • Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) is the industry leader in offshore drilling services across all water depths and geographies.
  • Operating a high-quality rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups, Valaris has experience operating in nearly every major offshore basin.

OCEANIA CRUISES INTRODUCES 2024-2025 TROPICS & EXOTICS VOYAGES

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Monday, October 31, 2022

It focuses on the hallmarks that inspire guests to return to Oceania Cruises time and again: Exquisitely Crafted Cuisine, Curated Travel Experiences and Small Ship Luxury.

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  • It focuses on the hallmarks that inspire guests to return to Oceania Cruises time and again: Exquisitely Crafted Cuisine, Curated Travel Experiences and Small Ship Luxury.
  • Oceania Cruises' newest ship, Vista,offers multiple unique firsts in the realms of dining and guest experience.
  • One aspect of the Oceania Cruises experience remains constant and unchanged: the trademark warm and personalized service.
  • With headquarters in Miami, Oceania Cruises is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise brands which include Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.