SiriusPoint Announces Redemption of Series B Preference Shares
Rhea-AI Summary
SiriusPoint (NYSE: SPNT) will redeem all 8,000,000 of its 8.00% Resettable Fixed Rate Preference Shares, Series B on February 26, 2026 at a redemption price of $25.00 per share plus $0.49 unpaid accrued dividends per share.
The company intends to delist and deregister the Series B Preference Shares after completion. The redemption is intended to simplify and optimize the company's capital structure, reduce financial leverage, and eliminate the ongoing cost and cash servicing associated with the Series B Preference Shares.
Positive
- Redeems all 8,000,000 Series B preference shares
- Removes recurring 8.00% preference dividend obligation
- Company intends to simplify and optimize capital structure
Negative
- One-time cash outflow of approximately $203.92 million to redeem shares
- Delisting and deregistration will end public trading of Series B shares
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
SPNT gained 1.87% with modest volume while key reinsurance peers like RNR, HG, EG, GLRE and RGA also showed small positive moves, suggesting a broadly constructive sector tone but not a momentum-driven sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23 | IMG acquisition | Positive | -0.7% | Acquisition of Assist America to expand capital-light assistance revenues. |
| Nov 18 | CIO appointment | Neutral | -0.3% | Appointment of new Chief Investment Officer to oversee asset allocation. |
| Oct 30 | Pref dividend | Neutral | +0.1% | Quarterly cash dividend declaration on Series B Preference Shares. |
| Oct 30 | Q3 earnings | Positive | +0.1% | Strong Q3 results with 89.1% core combined ratio and higher premiums. |
| Oct 21 | Subsidiary CEO hire | Neutral | +1.3% | New CEO appointed at IMG to support growth and transformation. |
Recent news has generally produced modest price reactions, with one positive acquisition update met by a small negative move, while earnings and dividend news saw near-flat to slightly positive responses.
Over the past few months, SiriusPoint has reported several operational and strategic milestones. An IMG acquisition aimed at adding capital-light fee income (Dec 23, 2025) was followed by a small share decline. Leadership updates at the CIO and IMG CEO level in November and October 2025 generated limited but mostly positive reactions. Strong Q3 2025 results with a core combined ratio of 89.1% and underwriting income of $69.6 million produced only a marginal gain. Today’s preference share redemption continues this theme of incremental capital and portfolio optimization steps.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement focuses on redeeming all 8 million Series B Preference Shares on February 26, 2026 at $25.00 per share plus $0.49 in accrued dividends, followed by delisting and deregistration of the series. It highlights management’s emphasis on simplifying capital structure and reducing financing costs. In context of prior operational improvements and portfolio moves, investors may watch future earnings and leverage metrics to gauge how this redemption influences overall capital efficiency and flexibility.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SiriusPoint Ltd. (“SiriusPoint” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SPNT), a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, announced today that the Company will redeem all 8 million of its issued and outstanding
All outstanding Series B Preference Shares will be called for redemption. Following the redemption, no Series B Preference Shares will remain outstanding and all rights with respect to such Series B Preference Shares will cease and terminate, except for the right to receive the Redemption Price. Upon completion of the redemption, the Company intends to delist the Series B Preference Shares from the New York Stock Exchange and deregister the Series B Preference Shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The redemption will help to simplify and optimize the Company’s capital structure and financial leverage, while also eliminating the cost of capital and related cash servicing associated with the Series B Preference Shares.
The notice of redemption is in the process of being communicated to registered holders of the Series B Preference Shares. Holders may inquire about the redemption by contacting the redemption agent, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., at 150 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021, 781-575-2765, or 800-546-5141.
About SiriusPoint
SiriusPoint is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance providing solutions to clients and brokers around the world. Bermuda-headquartered with offices in New York, London, Stockholm and other locations, we are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT). We have licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally. Our offering and distribution capabilities are strengthened by a portfolio of strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents and Program Administrators within our Insurance & Services segment. With approximately
Forward-Looking Statements
We make statements in this press release, and any related oral statements, that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, which we intend to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described in SiriusPoint’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any other subsequent periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and SiriusPoint undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Contacts
Investor Relations
Liam Blackledge, SiriusPoint
Liam.Blackledge@siriuspt.com
+44 203 772 3082
Media
Sarah Hills, Rein4ce
sarah.hills@rein4ce.co.uk
+44 7718 882011