Enstar Shareholders Approve Sixth Street Acquisition

Deal News | Nov 06, 2024 | Globenewswire

Enstar Shareholders Approve Sixth Street Acquisition

In a significant development, Enstar Group Limited announced that its shareholders have approved the previously proposed acquisition by Sixth Street, with participation from Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors. Following the acquisition, which is expected to conclude by mid-2025 pending regulatory and customary approvals, Enstar will transition to a privately-held company and delist its stock. Financial advice to Enstar and Sixth Street is being provided by leading firms, including Goldman Sachs, Barclays, and J.P. Morgan. Legal guidance is from firms such as Paul, Weiss, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. The proposed acquisition is subject to risks related to regulatory approvals, possible fluctuations in Enstar's stock price, and potential litigation. The forward-looking statements highlight various uncertainties which may affect the transaction's outcome. Enstar is a globally recognized entity dealing in legacy acquisitions with a presence in multiple countries, and Sixth Street, a significant global investment firm, manages over $80 billion in assets.

Sectors

  • Insurance
  • Private Equity
  • Financial Advisory
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • Bermuda – Enstar Group Limited is headquartered in Bermuda.
  • United States – Involvement of advisory services and business operation centers in the US, also home to Sixth Street.

Industry

  • Insurance – Enstar Group Limited is a leader in providing capital release solutions and completing legacy acquisitions in the insurance sector.
  • Private Equity – Sixth Street is a notable global investment firm involved in private equity transactions.
  • Financial Advisory – Financial services firms like Goldman Sachs and Barclays are involved as advisors in the transaction.
  • Legal Services – Legal firms are critical in ensuring compliance and structuring for the transaction.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Enstar Group LimitedTarget CompanyCompanyA global insurance group offering capital release solutions and specializing in legacy acquisitions.
    Sixth StreetBidding CompanyCompanyA global investment firm with a focus on flexible capital solutions.
    Liberty Strategic CapitalOther InvestorCompanyAn institutional investor participating in the acquisition.
    J.C. Flowers & Co. LLCOther InvestorCompanyInstitutional investor involved in the transaction.
    Goldman Sachs & Co. LLCFinancial Advisor to EnstarCompanyProviding financial advisory services to Enstar.
    Ardea Partners LPFinancial Advisor to Sixth StreetCompanyAiding in financial advisory capacities for the acquisition.
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPLegal Advisor to EnstarCompanyProviding legal advisory services for the transaction on Enstar's behalf.
    Hogan Lovells US LLPLegal Advisor to EnstarCompanyAssisting Enstar legally in the transaction.
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPLegal Advisor to Sixth StreetCompanyProviding legal services for Sixth Street during the acquisition.