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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 10, 2008)

Filed September 10, 2008For Securities:ACGLACGLNACGLO

Summary

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) filed an 8-K on September 10, 2008, primarily to announce dividend declarations for its outstanding Series A and Series B Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares. The Board of Directors approved dividend payments totaling $4,000,000 for the Series A shares and $2,460,938 for the Series B shares. These dividends are scheduled to be paid on November 15, 2008, to shareholders of record as of November 1, 2008, provided sufficient lawfully available funds exist under Bermuda law. This filing provides important information for preferred shareholders regarding their upcoming income distributions. The dividend amounts reflect two separate payment periods for each series: one ending September 30, 2008, and another ending November 14, 2008. Investors in these preferred securities can expect to receive distributions based on the stated rates per share and the specified record and payment dates. The declaration is a routine event for companies with preferred stock, ensuring timely communication with the holders of these securities regarding their dividend entitlements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Declaration of dividends for Arch Capital Group Ltd.'s Series A and Series B Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares.
  • 2Total declared dividend for Series A shares is $4,000,000.
  • 3Total declared dividend for Series B shares is $2,460,938.
  • 4Dividends are payable on November 15, 2008.
  • 5Record date for dividend payment is November 1, 2008.
  • 6Dividends are subject to the availability of lawfully distributable funds under Bermuda law.
  • 7The Board of Directors retains the ability to determine dividend payments otherwise prior to the effective date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce the Board of Directors' declaration of dividends on the company's Series A and Series B Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares.

The dividends are scheduled to be paid on November 15, 2008, to shareholders who are of record as of November 1, 2008. However, payment is contingent upon the availability of lawfully distributable funds under Bermuda law.

For the Series A Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, a total of $4,000,000 in dividends was declared. For the Series B Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, a total of $2,460,938 in dividends was declared.

Yes, the dividend payments are subject to the availability of lawfully distributable funds under Bermuda law. The Board of Directors also reserves the right to determine otherwise regarding the payment on or prior to the applicable effective date.