Validus Reports Q1 Net Loss Of $4.1 Million
Bermuda-based Validus Holdings reported a net [loss] attributable to Validus common shareholders of $[4.1] million, or $[0.05] per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to net income available to Validus common shareholders of $94.6 million, or $1.17 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
Net operating income available to Validus common shareholders was $42.6 million, or $0.53 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $76.8 million, or $0.95 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
As previously announced on January 22, 2018, the Company entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with American International Group, Inc. The Merger is expected to close in mid-2018, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company incurred transaction expenses of $7.8 million in relation to the Merger.
Book value per common share at March 31, 2018 was $44.14, compared to $44.06 at December 31, 2017. Book value per diluted common share at March 31, 2018 was $42.79, compared to $42.71 at December 31, 2017, reflecting a quarterly increase of 1.1%, inclusive of common dividends.
