8-KRegulation FD

ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 18, 2006)

Filed April 18, 2006For Securities:ACGLACGLNACGLO

Summary

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) announced on April 18, 2006, a significant development for its investors concerning its preferred stock. The company's 8.00% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series A, which were initially issued on February 1, 2006, have received approval for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This listing on the NYSE, under the ticker symbol "ARHPRA," represents an important step for the Series A Preferred Shares, potentially enhancing their liquidity and visibility within the broader investment market. Investors holding or considering these preferred shares can now look forward to trading on a major exchange. The company's common shares will continue to trade on the NASDAQ National Market under the existing symbol "ACGL."

Key Highlights

  • 1Arch Capital Group Ltd.'s 8.00% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series A, approved for listing on the NYSE.
  • 2The Series A Preferred Shares will trade under the ticker symbol "ARHPRA" on the NYSE.
  • 3The initial issuance of the Series A Preferred Shares occurred on February 1, 2006.
  • 4The company's common shares will continue to be listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "ACGL."
  • 5This announcement is made under Regulation FD Disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced that its 8.00% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series A, have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "ARHPRA."

The Series A Preferred Shares were originally issued on February 1, 2006.

Arch Capital Group's common shares will continue to be quoted on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "ACGL."

The listing on the NYSE, a major stock exchange, is expected to increase the liquidity and visibility of the Series A Preferred Shares for investors.