Kestrel Group和Maiden Holdings合并创建了一个新的公开交易的专业保险平台

这项交易创建了一个新的公开交易专业计划保险平台以Kestrel Group Ltd名称运行，并于5月28日从Maiden的MHLD股票转变为新的KG符号。

Maiden Holdings and Kestrel Group have completed their merger, creating a new publicly-traded specialty program insurance platform with a capital-light structure and strategic growth opportunities.

Maiden Holdings和Kestrel Group已完成合并，创建了一个新的公开交易专业计划保险平台，具有资本灯结构和战略增长机会。

The combined entity, operating under the Kestrel Group Ltd name, will commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the KG symbol on Monday, May 28. This follows Maiden's stock being delisted on Friday, May 26.

以Kestrel Group Ltd名称运营的合并实体将于5月28日星期一以KG符号在纽约证券交易所进行交易。这是在5月26日星期五在Maiden的股票进行精心设计的。

The merger marks a significant strategic transformation for both entities, integrating Kestrel's program management expertise with Maiden's public company status and capital markets experience.

合并标志着两个实体的重要战略转型，将Kestrel的计划管理专业知识与处女座的上市公司的地位和资本市场经验相结合。

The combined entity's business model is designed around a capital-light, fee-based structure, providing exclusive access to A.M. Best A- rated insurance carriers owned by AmTrust Financial Group.

合并后的实体的业务模型是围绕资本光，基于费用的结构而设计的，可独家访问Amtrust Financial Group拥有的最佳A最佳A级保险公司。

Furthermore, Kestrel Group maintains an option to acquire these carriers from AmTrust, offering a strategic pathway to vertical integration without immediate capital requirements.

此外，Kestrel Group保留了从Amtrust中获取这些载体的选项，从而在没有立即资本要求的情况下提供了垂直整合的战略途径。

This transaction represents the culmination of Maiden's strategic pivot, transitioning from its previous business model to a specialty program group with broad ambitions in property/casualty insurance segments across the United States.

这项交易代表了首Maid的战略枢纽的结晶，从其以前的商业模式过渡到一个专业计划小组，在美国各地具有广泛的财产/伤亡保险领域的野心。

The transaction structure allows the combined entity to leverage Maiden's existing public listing and potentially some of its capital resources while adopting Kestrel's operational focus.

交易结构使联合实体能够利用少女现有的公共上市，并可能在采用Kestrel的运营重点的同时获得其一些资本资源。

The executives highlighted the favorable market opportunities for specialty insurance and the importance of selectively deploying underwriting capacity.

高管们强调了专业保险的有利市场机会以及选择性部署承保能力的重要性。

The leadership structure combines Kestrel's expertise in program management and technology with Maiden's financial experience, aiming to create complementary executive capabilities.

领导力结构将Kestrel在计划管理和技术方面的专业知识与处女的财务经验相结合，旨在创造互补的执行能力。

"We are excited to launch Kestrel Group and to embark on this exciting new chapter in the coming weeks," said Ledbetter. "This merger brings together the best of both companies to create a unique and valuable public company with a capital-light model for rapid expansion in lucrative specialty insurance segments."

Ledbetter说：“我们很高兴成立Kestrel集团并在接下来的几周内开始这一令人兴奋的新篇章。” “这次合并汇集了两家公司中最好的，以创建一家独特而有价值的上市公司，其资本灯模型可以快速扩展有利可图的专业保险领域。”

Haveron added: "This transaction will allow the combined company to capitalize on valuable market opportunities and to continue to return capital to shareholders. We look forward to updating the investment community on the Kestrel Group story in the coming months."

Haveron补充说：“这项交易将使合并后的公司能够利用宝贵的市场机会，并继续将资本归还给股东。我们期待在未来几个月内更新Kestrel集团故事的投资社区。”

Investors can access further details on the transaction consideration in the 8-K filing referenced in the release.

投资者可以在发行版中提到的8-K申请中访问有关交易考虑因素的更多详细信息。