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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 19, 2006)

Filed April 19, 2006For Securities:ACGLACGLNACGLO

Summary

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) filed a Form 8-K on April 19, 2006, detailing a First Amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. This amendment, dated April 18, 2006, primarily expands the types of eligible securities its subsidiaries can use to meet collateral thresholds for secured letters of credit. Additionally, Arch Insurance Company (Europe) Limited (Arch Europe) is being added as a designated subsidiary borrower under the agreement, contingent on certain conditions expected in the second quarter of 2006. The company's obligations related to Arch Europe will be guaranteed by the parent company. In a separate item, the filing also disclosed the Board of Directors' approval for two executives to serve on external boards: John Vollaro, EVP, CFO, and Treasurer, joined the board of Great Northwest, a privately-held insurer, and Ralph E. Jones III, President and CEO of Arch Insurance Group Inc., joined the board of Bridges to Community, a non-profit organization. These approvals are in line with the company's Code of Business Conduct.

Key Highlights

  • 1Arch Capital Group Ltd. amended its credit agreement on April 18, 2006.
  • 2The amendment expands eligible collateral for letters of credit issued to subsidiaries.
  • 3Arch Insurance Company (Europe) Limited (Arch Europe) will be added as a borrower.
  • 4The addition of Arch Europe is expected to be finalized in Q2 2006.
  • 5Arch Capital Group Ltd. will guarantee the obligations of Arch Europe.
  • 6The company's CFO, John Vollaro, was approved to join the board of Great Northwest.
  • 7The CEO of Arch Insurance Group Inc., Ralph E. Jones III, was approved to join the board of Bridges to Community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The First Amendment primarily aims to broaden the range of eligible securities that Arch Capital Group's subsidiaries can use as collateral to satisfy the requirements for outstanding secured letters of credit. It also adds Arch Europe as a designated borrower.

The addition of Arch Europe as a designated subsidiary borrower is contingent upon certain conditions that are anticipated to be met and finalized during the second quarter of 2006.

Yes, the obligations of Arch Europe under the credit agreement will be guaranteed by the parent company, Arch Capital Group Ltd. This represents a financial commitment from the parent to support Arch Europe's borrowings.

Under the Code of Business Conduct, directors and executive officers generally require prior approval from the Board of Directors to serve as a director of another corporation. The filing indicates such approvals were granted for two executives.