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White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. reports developments across an insurance and financial-services holding company built around opportunistic acquisitions, ownership of operating businesses, and dispositions when exit values are attractive. Recurring updates cover book value per share, operating results, investment returns, capital deployment, share repurchases and tender offers.
Company news also tracks segment and subsidiary activity at Ark/WM Outrigger, HG Global, Kudu and Distinguished, along with White Mountains Partners investments in founder- and entrepreneur-owned businesses. Updates include property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, municipal bond reinsurance, capital solutions for asset and wealth management firms, insurance distribution programs, reinsurance sidecar activity and completed portfolio transactions such as the Bamboo sale.
White Mountains Insurance Group (NYSE: WTM) has entered a definitive agreement to invest $605 million and acquire a majority interest in Ark Insurance Holdings, enhancing its position in the Lloyd's property and casualty insurance market. Valued at $300 million pre-money, this investment aims to increase Ark's capacity and expand its operations. White Mountains will own 72% of Ark initially, potentially increasing to 77% with future capital contributions. The deal is set to close in January 2021, positioning both firms for significant growth.
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: WTM) reported a 4% increase in adjusted book value per share to $1,022 as of June 30, 2020, largely due to a 6.5% return on its investment portfolio. The company's comprehensive income was $116 million for the second quarter, down sharply from $18 million a year prior. BAM achieved record premiums of $43 million for the quarter, benefiting from high demand and pricing. However, PassportCard/DavidShield saw significant revenue declines from travel activity. Share repurchases totaled $31 million during the quarter.
Sequoia Financial Group announced a strategic investment from Kudu Investment Management to enhance growth and support its U.S. expansion plans. Sequoia, which manages $4.7 billion in client assets, aims to create generational capital for durability and continuity in client services. Founded in 1991, Sequoia focuses on comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. Kudu, backed by White Mountains Insurance Group, supports asset managers with long-term capital solutions. Financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.