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Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) is a Bermuda-based holding company whose subsidiaries provide credit enhancement and credit protection products to public finance, infrastructure and structured finance markets in the U.S. and internationally. The AGO news feed highlights how the company’s insurance and asset management activities translate into transactions, ratings actions, earnings announcements and capital management decisions.
News about Assured Guaranty often covers financial results for its Insurance and Asset Management segments, including net income, adjusted operating income, gross written premiums, present value of new business production and changes in shareholders’ equity and adjusted book value per share. Earnings releases and related conference call announcements give context on production in U.S. public finance, non-U.S. public finance and global structured finance, as well as developments in loss experience and investment income.
Investors can also follow transaction-focused updates, such as Assured Guaranty Inc. insuring special facilities revenue bonds for major infrastructure projects or Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA issuing financial guarantees and debt service reserve guarantees for European infrastructure and telecom-related financings. These items illustrate how the group’s credit enhancement products are used in specific markets and sectors.
Additional AGO news includes dividend declarations, share repurchase authorizations and stock redemptions by subsidiaries, reflecting the company’s capital management approach, as well as rating agency actions such as Kroll Bond Rating Agency’s affirmations of AA+ insurance financial strength ratings for key insurance subsidiaries. Together, these updates provide a view of Assured Guaranty’s operating performance, risk profile and role in public finance and structured finance markets. For ongoing coverage, readers can return to this page to review the latest press releases and regulatory news related to AGO.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) announced the sale of $500 million in 3.15% senior notes, due in 2031, through its subsidiary, Assured Guaranty US Holdings Inc. The settlement is anticipated on May 26, 2021, pending customary closing conditions. Proceeds will support general corporate purposes, potentially including repurchase of subsidiary debt or investment in marketable securities. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and BofA Securities, Inc. are leading the offering, with Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC as co-manager.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) reported financial results for Q1 2021, highlighting key achievements. The company reached settlement agreements addressing over 93% of its Puerto Rico exposures. Shareholder equity measures hit new highs, with adjusted operating income at $43 million. The new business production generated $86 million of PVP, supported by strong U.S. public finance activity. The asset management segment benefited from a resurgence in the CLO market, doubling last year's management fees.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) has executed a plan support agreement (HTA/CCDA PSA) for settlement of insured exposure to Puerto Rico revenue bonds, agreed by multiple parties on April 12, 2021. This milestone aims to support Puerto Rico’s economic revitalization and concludes the Title III process. The agreement covers most of Assured Guaranty’s Puerto Rico exposures, ensuring investors are protected by unconditional guaranties on principal and interest payments. Forward-looking statements indicate risks related to the Title III plan confirmation and potential adverse developments in Puerto Rico.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per common share, payable on June 2, 2021. Shareholders of record will be those noted at the close of business on May 19, 2021. Assured Guaranty operates as a Bermuda-based holding company, providing credit enhancement products and asset management services across public finance, infrastructure, and structured finance markets.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) announced the election of Michelle McCloskey, Lorin P.T. Radtke, and Courtney C. Shea to its Board of Directors, effective May 5, 2021, raising total board members to 13. The new directors will enhance the Board's diverse skill set, contributing to strategies for continued success. McCloskey brings 35 years in asset management, Radtke offers extensive experience from Goldman Sachs, and Shea has a strong background in public finance. Their insights are expected to support Assured Guaranty's growth in financial services and asset management.
Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM), a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO), has privately participated in a guarantee for approximately 760 billion Colombian pesos (around US$ 209 million) of notes issued by Patrimonio Autónomo Montes de María. The notes, linked to the Unidad de Valor Real, will refinance a mini-perm loan for a Colombian toll road project and adhere to Social Bond Principles. Rated AA by S&P and AA+ by Kroll, AGM aims to enhance access to global debt markets for Colombian issuers.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) will release its financial results for Q1 ending March 31, 2021, on May 6, 2021, at 4:00 PM ET. The press release and Financial Supplement will be accessible on AssuredGuaranty.com. An investor conference call is scheduled for May 7, 2021, at 8:00 AM ET, available through a live webcast. A replay will be available until August 5, 2021. Assured Guaranty Ltd. specializes in providing credit enhancement products and asset management services in public finance and structured finance markets.
Assured Guaranty UK Limited (AGUK) has guaranteed £327 million in index-linked secured bonds issued by QAH Finance Plc, supporting the acquisition of a Credit Guarantee Loan linked to the Queen Alexandra Hospital PFI Project. The bonds, rated A2 (Stable) by Moody’s, reflect strong investor demand. AGUK possesses strong financial ratings, including AA from S&P and AA+ from Kroll. This strategic move not only secures principal and interest payments for investors but also may enhance AGUK's reputation in the financial markets.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. announced a framework agreement with the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico to settle its insured exposure related to the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority. This agreement is subject to definitive documentation, supporting the revised Puerto Rico General Obligation and Public Buildings Authority Plan Support Agreement. Assured Guaranty emphasizes its commitment to a consensual resolution of Puerto Rico's financial issues, aiming for a fair conclusion of the Title III process while protecting its legal rights.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) reported its financial results for Q4 and FY 2020, achieving significant milestones despite market challenges. The company secured a 58% share in the bond insurance market and raised municipal PVP by 45% year-over-year. The repurchase of shares increased adjusted book value per share by $17.88, the highest since its IPO. However, adjusted operating income fell to $429 million in FY 2020 from $512 million in FY 2019, driven by increased loss expenses mainly linked to Puerto Rico. Investors should weigh these factors when considering AGO's stock.