M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.80
Ambac agrees to sell Ambac Assurance to American Acorn for $420M; shareholder vote required
OCTAVE SPECIALTY GROUP INC
- Purchase price of $420M plus adjustment amount for 100% of Ambac Assurance Corporation shares.
- Buyer American Acorn Corp. also gets a warrant for 9.9% of fully diluted Ambac common stock.
- Transaction requires stockholder approval under DGCL Section 271; board unanimously recommends.
- Closing subject to regulatory approvals, other conditions; sponsor equity commitment letter in place.
- Transition services and employment agreements with key employees effective at closing.