Saudi Re sells full stake in Probitas Bermuda for SAR 590M

10/07/2024 Argaam
Logo ofSaudi Reinsurance Co.

Logo of Saudi Reinsurance Co.


Saudi Reinsurance Co. (Saudi Re) announced the completion of all procedures required to conclude the sale of its entire 49.9% stake in Probitas Holdings (Bermuda) Limited (PHBL), including its subsidiaries.

 

The sale was for a consideration of GBP 123 million (SAR 590 million), after final closing adjustments, the insurer said in a statement to Tadawul.

 

The costs associated with the deal include administrative, legal and consultancy expenses, the statement added, indicating that the asset book value as at Q1 2024 was SAR 211.34 million.

 

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The terms of the transaction include providing Saudi Re with the opportunity to participate in reinsurance contracts with PHBL for 2024-2025.

 

The deal will have a positive effect on the company’s Q3 2024 financials and will support its growth and strengthen its financial position, the statement further said.

 

According to data compiled by Argaam, Saudi Re inked an agreement in March to sell its entire 49.9% stake in PHBL to Aviva Insurance Limited for a total of GBP 120 million (SAR 570 million).

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