Sompo Receives Regulatory Approvals for Aspen Acquisition

Executive Summary

• Sompo Holdings received antitrust and insurance regulatory approvals to complete its previously announced acquisition of 100% of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited.
• The transaction is expected to close within several days, pending customary closing conditions.
• Post‑closing, Sompa will integrate Aspen’s insurance and reinsurance capabilities to broaden its global Property & Casualty platform.

Key Details

• Approvals obtained: antitrust and insurance regulatory clearances required for the acquisition of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (“Aspen”).
• Transaction structure: 100% of Aspen’s issued Class A ordinary shares will be acquired by a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (SIH).
• Closing timeline: anticipated to occur in the next several days, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
• Strategic rationale: Aspen adds an established insurance and reinsurance franchise with a strong underwriting culture and a top‑tier Lloyd’s syndicate, expanding Sompo’s access to complex risks and new markets worldwide.
• Integration plan: following closing, Sompo will commence integration of Aspen’s capabilities to create a globally diversified Property & Casualty platform.

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