Arch Capital (ACGL) declares cash dividends on Series F and Series G preferred shares

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Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has declared cash dividends on its outstanding preferred share depositary shares. These dividends relate to the 5.45% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series F, and the 4.55% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series G.

For the 13,200,000 Series F depositary shares, the declared dividend for the 12/31/25–3/30/26 period is $4,496,250, or $0.340625 per depositary share. For the 20,000,000 Series G depositary shares, the dividend for the same period is $5,687,500, or $0.284375 per depositary share.

All dividends are scheduled to be paid on March 31, 2026 to holders of record as of March 15, 2026, out of lawfully available funds under Bermuda law, unless the Board or its Executive Committee determines otherwise on or before the effective date.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

February 26, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) 

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda

001-16209

98-0374481

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Waterloo House, Ground Floor, 100 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke HM 08, Bermuda

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(441) 278-9250

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol (s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common shares, $0.0011 par value per share

ACGL

NASDAQ

Stock Market

Depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a 5.45% Series F preferred share

ACGLO

NASDAQ

Stock Market

Depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a 4.55% Series G preferred share

ACGLN

NASDAQ

Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

    Emerging growth company     ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  o

ITEM 8.01    Other Events.

Preferred Share Dividends. On February 26, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of ACGL declared dividends with respect to the outstanding 13,200,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 5.45% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series F, $0.01 per share (“Series F Shares”), with a $25,000 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to a $25.00 liquidation preference per depositary share), as outlined below. All such dividends will be payable out of lawfully available funds for the payment of dividends under Bermuda law on March 31, 2026 to holders of record of the Series F Shares, as of March 15, 2026, unless determined otherwise by the Board or the Executive Committee of the Board on or prior to the effective date.

Series

Effective Date for Declaration

Dividend Period

Dividend Amount

Rate Per Share

Series F

3/31/26

12/31/25-3/30/26

$4,496,250

$0.340625

In addition, on February 26, 2026, the Board of ACGL declared dividends with respect to the outstanding 20,000,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of 4.55% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series G, $0.01 per share (“Series G Shares”), with a $25,000 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to a $25.00 liquidation preference per depositary share), as outlined below. All such dividends will be payable out of lawfully available funds for the payment of dividends under Bermuda law on March 31, 2026 to holders of record of the Series G Shares, as of March 15, 2026, unless determined otherwise by the Board or the Executive Committee of the Board on or prior to the effective date.

Series

Effective Date for Declaration

Dividend Period

Dividend Amount

Rate Per Share

Series G

3/31/26

12/31/25-3/30/26

$5,687,500

$0.284375

ITEM 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d):     The following exhibits are being filed herewith.

EXHIBIT NO.						DESCRIPTION
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD.
Date: February 26, 2026			By:			/s/ François Morin
						Name:			François Morin
						Title:			Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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FAQ

What dividends did Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) declare on its Series F preferred shares?

Arch Capital declared a cash dividend of $4,496,250 on its Series F preferred depositary shares, equal to $0.340625 per depositary share for the 12/31/25–3/30/26 period, payable March 31, 2026 to holders of record on March 15, 2026.

What dividends did Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) declare on its Series G preferred shares?

The Board declared a cash dividend of $5,687,500 on Series G preferred depositary shares, or $0.284375 per depositary share, for the 12/31/25–3/30/26 period. Payment is scheduled for March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2026.

When will ACGL pay the declared preferred share dividends?

Arch Capital plans to pay both Series F and Series G preferred dividends on March 31, 2026. Eligible holders are those recorded as shareholders on March 15, 2026, subject to any change determined by the Board or its Executive Committee before the effective date.

What are the key terms of ACGL’s Series F preferred share depositary shares?

Each Series F depositary share represents a 1/1,000th interest in a 5.45% Non-Cumulative Preferred Share with a $25,000 liquidation preference per share, equivalent to $25.00 per depositary share. The declared dividend for the latest period is $0.340625 per depositary share.

What are the key terms of ACGL’s Series G preferred share depositary shares?

Each Series G depositary share represents a 1/1,000th interest in a 4.55% Non-Cumulative Preferred Share with a $25,000 liquidation preference per share, equivalent to $25.00 per depositary share. The Board declared a $0.284375 dividend per depositary share for the latest period.

Are Arch Capital’s preferred dividends guaranteed each period?

The Series F and Series G preferred shares are described as Non-Cumulative, meaning unpaid dividends do not accrue for future payment. Each dividend, including those payable March 31, 2026, is separately declared and may be changed if the Board decides otherwise before the effective date.

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