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FG Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGF, FGFPP) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on its 8.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock for the period from September 15, 2021 to December 14, 2021. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2021. The company focuses on opportunistic reinsurance and investment management, alongside capital allocation in SPAC-related ventures.

FG Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF, FGFPP) announced a business combination agreement between its SPAC partner Aldel Financial and Hagerty, an automotive insurance platform. Post-transaction, Aldel will be renamed Hagerty, Inc. and traded on the NYSE under ticker HGTY. FG Financial holds approximately 533,000 shares and 321,000 warrants of Aldel. CEO Larry Swets, Jr. expressed optimism regarding the merger, highlighting Hagerty's growth potential in the automotive market.

FG Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF, FGFPP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on its 8.00% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, for the period starting June 15, 2021, and ending September 14, 2021. This dividend will be payable on September 15, 2021, to holders of record as of September 1, 2021. The company continues to focus on collateralized and loss capped reinsurance while exploring investment opportunities in SPAC-related businesses.

FG Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF, FGFPP) announced the retirement of Chief Financial Officer John S. Hill, effective August 6, with Hassan R. Baqar succeeding him. Baqar brings over 20 years of financial services experience, particularly in reinsurance and SPACs. Additionally, Brian Bottjer has been appointed Chief Accounting Officer. CEO Larry Swets expressed gratitude for Hill's contributions and confidence in the new leadership, highlighting Baqar's extensive expertise that is expected to benefit the firm’s growth and strategic initiatives.

FG Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF, FGFPP) announced the completion of its business combination with OppFi through FG New America Acquisition Corp. (FGNA). The stockholders approved the deal on July 16, 2021, and it closed on July 20, 2021. OppFi now trades under the ticker symbols 'OPFI' and 'OPFI WS.' FG Financial holds 861,690 Class A shares and 358,419 warrants of OppFi. CEO Larry Swets expressed optimism about OppFi's growth and profitability, emphasizing opportunities for capital allocation to SPAC-related businesses.

FG Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FGF, FGFPP) announced a new reinsurance contract by its subsidiary, FG Reinsurance Ltd (FGRe), with a leading Insurtech firm specializing in automotive insurance. This marks FGRe's second contract since its launch in June 2020. The contract involves limiting maximum exposure through a loss cap, with pricing determined by an FCAS accredited actuary. CEO Tom Heise expressed confidence in meeting internal return targets, while CEO Larry Swets highlighted the contract's unique structure and strategic fit.

FG Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGF, FGFPP) will be included in the Russell Microcap® Index after the annual reconstitution on June 28, 2021. This inclusion reflects the company's strategy focused on capital allocation in reinsurance and SPAC ventures, potentially increasing investor awareness and shareholder value. The Russell Microcap® Index is widely recognized among institutional investors, with approximately $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked to Russell indexes, indicating significant market influence.

FG Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGF, FGFPP) has closed its public offering of 194,580 shares of 8.0% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock, raising $4.86 million before commissions. This offering included the full exercise of underwriters' over-allotment options. ThinkEquity served as the sole book-running manager. The offering was facilitated under an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC, with details filed on May 19, 2021. FG Financial Group is engaged in reinsurance and investment management, focusing on opportunistic and collateralized strategies.

FG Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FGF, FGFPP) announced the pricing of its public offering of 169,200 shares of 8.0% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock at $25.00 per share, generating gross proceeds of $4,230,000. A 45-day option for underwriters to purchase up to 25,380 additional shares is also included. The offering is set to close on May 21, 2021, subject to customary conditions. ThinkEquity is the sole book-running manager, with further details available in their prospectus, filed with the SEC.