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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-349973"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ARX"
cik: "0001997350"
company_name: "Accelerant Holdings"
filed_at: "2026-08-14T01:14:23+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-14T10:10:39.508302+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Accelerant Holdings to be acquired by Thoma Bravo for $20.25 per share in cash

## Summary
- Merger agreement: $20.25 per share cash, plus ticking amount of $0.00333/day after conditions met.
- Go-shop period until Sept 22, 2026; ACP shareholders holding ~82% voting rights support the deal.
- Termination fees: Company pays $56.9M (superior proposal) or $136.5M; Parent pays $295.8M.
- Closing expected by Aug 13, 2027, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory approvals; shares to be delisted.
- Thoma Bravo provides equity commitment; deal recommended by special committee of board.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-349973
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ARX
- cik: 0001997350
- company_name: Accelerant Holdings
- filed_at: 2026-08-14T01:14:23+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1997350/000119312526349973/0001193125-26-349973-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1997350/000119312526349973/d147575d8k.htm

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