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Skyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) doubles share repurchase authorization to $100M

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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. expanded its share repurchase authorization on July 15, 2026. The Board approved increasing the aggregate limit from US$50 million to up to US$100 million of outstanding common shares.

The company may buy back stock over time through open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or accelerated share repurchase agreements, including transactions conducted under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5‑1. The program is discretionary, does not require any minimum repurchases, and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time.

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  • Share repurchase authorization doubled to US$100 million, expanding the company’s capacity for potential stock buybacks of its outstanding common shares.

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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.
Share repurchase authorization US$100 million Aggregate limit for outstanding common share repurchases approved on July 15, 2026
Prior repurchase authorization US$50 million Initial aggregate authorization before expansion of the share repurchase program
Par value per common share $0.01 Par value of common stock registered on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
share repurchase program financial
"approved an expansion of its previously announced share repurchase program, increasing"
A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.
accelerated share repurchase agreements financial
"block purchases, accelerated share repurchase agreements or a combination of methods"
An accelerated share repurchase agreement is a contract where a company pays a bank to buy back a large block of its own shares immediately, while the final number of shares retired is settled later based on the stock’s average price. For investors, it matters because it quickly reduces the number of shares outstanding—often boosting earnings per share and signaling confidence—though the ultimate cost and share reduction can change with future market prices.
Rule 10b-18 regulatory
"including pursuant to safe harbors provided by Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5‑1"
Rule 10b-18 is a regulation that sets strict rules for how a company's executives and employees can buy back their own company's stock from the market. It helps ensure that these buybacks happen in a fair and transparent way, reducing the chance of market manipulation. This is important for investors because it offers protection against unfair practices and promotes confidence in the integrity of the stock market.
Rule 10b5‑1 regulatory
"safe harbors provided by Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5‑1 under the Securities Exchange Act"
A Securities and Exchange Commission rule that lets company insiders establish a written, prearranged plan to buy or sell company stock so those trades won’t be treated as illegal insider trading later, provided the plan was set up when they did not possess important secret information and they cannot later change or influence the trades. It matters to investors because such plans make insider activity more predictable and reduce suspicion of opportunistic trades—like setting up an automatic payment schedule that runs on its own even if circumstances change.
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What change did Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) make to its share repurchase program?
Skyward Specialty’s Board approved an expansion of its share repurchase program, increasing the aggregate authorization from US$50 million to up to US$100 million of the company’s outstanding common shares, allowing for additional future stock buybacks.

How large is Skyward Specialty (SKWD)'s total share repurchase authorization now?
The expanded share repurchase program authorizes Skyward Specialty to repurchase up to US$100 million of its outstanding common shares. This doubles the prior authorization level of US$50 million previously approved by the company’s Board of Directors.

What methods can Skyward Specialty (SKWD) use to repurchase its shares?
Skyward Specialty may repurchase shares in open-market transactions, privately negotiated deals, block purchases or accelerated share repurchase agreements, including transactions conducted under the safe harbors of Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5‑1 under the Exchange Act.

Is Skyward Specialty (SKWD) required to buy back a specific number of shares?
No. The stock repurchase program does not require Skyward Specialty to repurchase any specific number of shares. The amount, timing, price and manner of repurchases are determined at the company’s discretion under the expanded authorization.

Can Skyward Specialty (SKWD) change or end its expanded share repurchase program?
Yes. The company states that its stock repurchase program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time. This gives Skyward Specialty flexibility to adjust or cease buybacks as circumstances or corporate priorities change.
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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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2026
___________________________________
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
___________________________________

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
001-41591
(Commission File Number)
14-1957288
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
800 Gessner Road, Suite 600
Houston, Texas
77024-4284
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(713) 935-4800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
___________________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01
SKWD
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Emerging growth company
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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.
On July 15, 2026, the Board of Directors of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an expansion of its previously announced share repurchase program, increasing the aggregate authorization from US$50 million to up to US$100 million, of the Company’s outstanding common shares.
The Company may repurchase shares from time to time in open market or privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, accelerated share repurchase agreements or a combination of methods, including pursuant to safe harbors provided by Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5‑1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases under the expanded share repurchase program will be determined by the Company in its discretion. The stock repurchase program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares, and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibits
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).


SIGNATURE
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.
SKYWARD SPECIALTY INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
Date:
July 15, 2026
/s/ Patricia A. Ryan
Patricia A. Ryan
Chief Legal Officer

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