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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 10, 2012)

Filed September 10, 2012For Securities:ACGLACGLNACGLO

Summary

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) filed a Form 8-K on September 10, 2012, to announce the declaration of dividends for its Series C Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares. The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $5,484,375, amounting to $0.421875 per share, for the 13,000,000 outstanding Series C Shares. This dividend covers the period from June 30, 2012, to September 29, 2012, and is payable on September 30, 2012, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2012. The dividend is payable out of lawfully available funds under Bermuda law. This filing is significant for investors holding ACGL's Series C Preferred Shares as it confirms the distribution of dividends, providing income to these specific shareholders. The declaration adheres to the terms of the preferred shares, which have a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share and a fixed dividend rate of 6.75% annually. Investors should note the record and payment dates to ensure they are eligible to receive this distribution.

Key Highlights

  • 1Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) declared dividends for its Series C Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares.
  • 2A total of $5,484,375 in dividends was declared.
  • 3The dividend amount per Series C share is $0.421875.
  • 4The dividend covers the period from June 30, 2012, to September 29, 2012.
  • 5The payment date for the dividend is September 30, 2012.
  • 6Shareholders of record as of September 15, 2012, are eligible to receive the dividend.
  • 7Dividends are payable out of lawfully available funds under Bermuda law.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing concerns Arch Capital Group Ltd.'s (ACGL) 6.75% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series C.

The dividends are scheduled to be paid on September 30, 2012.

Shareholders who hold the Series C Preferred Shares as of the close of business on September 15, 2012, will be eligible to receive the declared dividends.

The dividend amount is $0.421875 per Series C Preferred Share.