Samsung Fire confirms USD 1.67 billion deal to take control of Canopius

• Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance will buy an additional 40.53% stake in Fortuna Topco for approximately USD 1.67 billion.
• The purchase will raise its holding to 80.56%, securing control of Lloyd’s insurer Canopius Group, wholly owned by Fortuna Topco.
• Co-investors KKR and Korea Investment Corporation will hold 12.15% and 7.29%, respectively, at closing.
• Completion is expected on March 31, 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
• Shareholder agreements provide call and put options covering the co-investors’ entire holdings, with exercise prices determined by contractual formulas.

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