v3.26.1
Business Combinations
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Business Combination [Abstract]  
Business Combinations

3. Business Combinations

On February 2, 2026, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Inigo through Radian US Holdings Inc. (“Radian US”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Radian Group.

This acquisition advances our strategic focus to grow and diversify by expanding our market presence as a leading U.S. private mortgage insurer into a diversified, global multi-line specialty insurer. Inigo’s specialty insurance and reinsurance lines of business include property, casualty, financial lines and other specialty lines. In conducting its underwriting activities, Inigo analyzes customer data and risk exposures and works with clients to support risk management.

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with the accounting standard regarding business combinations (“ASC 805”), with Radian considered the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed were recognized at their estimated fair values as of the Closing Date, and transaction-related costs are expensed as incurred. The financial results of Inigo are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements effective as of the Closing Date and reported as a separate reportable segment, Specialty.

On the Closing Date, Radian US acquired Inigo for total consideration of $1.67 billion in a primarily all-cash transaction. Total consideration included: (i) 646 thousand shares of Radian Group common stock issued to existing Inigo stockholders on the Closing Date, the closing price of Radian Group common stock of $32.90 per share on that day; (ii) the value of replacement equity awards issued to Inigo employees allocated to pre-combination service; and (iii) cash consideration of $1.65 billion.

The following table presents the components of the consideration paid:

Consideration paid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

Consideration paid

 

 

 

Share consideration

 

 

 

Shares of Radian Group Inc. common stock issued to existing Inigo common stockholders

 

 

646,014

 

Radian Group Inc. closing stock price per share on Closing Date

 

$

32.90

 

Consideration of Radian Group Inc. issued common stock

 

$

21,254

 

Fair value of equity awards issued (1)

 

 

2,512

 

Cash consideration

 

 

1,647,354

 

Total consideration paid

 

$

1,671,120

 

 

(1)
The estimated fair value of the replacement equity awards was $14 million, of which $3 million is attributable to service periods prior to the acquisition and is included in the purchase consideration. The remaining fair value is attributable to future service and will be amortized over the remaining service period. See Note 17 for additional information.

In connection with the acquisition of Inigo, the Company incurred non-recurring acquisition-related expenses of $22 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily consisting of investment banking fees, transfer taxes, legal expenses and other transaction costs. In addition, the Company previously recognized $10 million of acquisition-related expenses in 2025, related primarily to earlier due diligence costs.

The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the Closing Date.

Preliminary purchase price allocation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

February 2, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

Assets acquired

 

 

 

Investments

 

$

2,440,780

 

Cash

 

 

16,945

 

Restricted cash

 

 

62,973

 

Accrued investment income

 

 

16,522

 

Premiums and other receivables

 

 

562,311

 

Reinsurance recoverables

 

 

305,154

 

VOBA

 

 

204,999

 

Other acquired intangible assets

 

 

419,364

 

Other assets

 

 

222,453

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

4,251,501

 

Liabilities assumed

 

 

 

Reserve for losses and LAE

 

 

1,364,254

 

Unearned premiums

 

 

747,375

 

Net deferred tax liability

 

 

48,743

 

Other liabilities

 

 

425,292

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

2,585,664

 

Net assets acquired

 

$

1,665,837

 

Total consideration paid

 

$

1,671,120

 

Preliminary allocation to goodwill

 

$

5,283

 

Fair value measurements applied in the acquisition method are based on the definition of “fair value” in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, representing the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements require significant judgment, and changes in assumptions, including those that market participants would use, could result in changes to the estimated fair values.

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is based on information available and remains subject to adjustment during the measurement period, which will not exceed 12 months from the Closing Date. Adjustments to the preliminary amounts may impact the fair value assigned to assets and liabilities assumed, including goodwill.

Additionally, the Company is currently evaluating certain tax elections. At present, the Company intends to make an election under Section 338(g) of the Internal Revenue Code that would allow the Company to amortize goodwill and other intangible assets over a 15 year period for U.S. income tax purposes. As a result, the Company expects to recognize tax deductible goodwill in connection with the acquisition. The ultimate determination to make this election has not been finalized and may result in changes to the tax deductibility of goodwill and intangibles.

Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the estimated fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. The goodwill recognized reflects future growth opportunities and the assembled workforce of Inigo, which do not qualify as separately identifiable intangible assets under ASC 805. Goodwill is not amortized and is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment arise. The purchase price was allocated to Inigo’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values at the Closing Date, and the Company recognized goodwill of $5 million related to the Specialty segment.

Identifiable intangible assets. As a result of our preliminary purchase price allocation, $419 million has been allocated to other acquired intangible assets and $166 million has been allocated to net VOBA. Of these identified intangible assets, $205 million are considered finite-lived and subject to amortization. Excluding the net VOBA asset, the finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful lives. The weighted-average amortization period for the finite-lived intangible assets, excluding net VOBA, is approximately 10 years. Net VOBA amortization is recognized in a manner consistent with the related insurance liabilities, with substantially all the net VOBA balance expected to amortize within one year.

The following table presents the identifiable intangible assets and VOBA recognized as of the acquisition date.

Other acquired intangible assets and VOBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

February 2, 2026

 

 

Estimated
Useful Life
(in years)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other acquired intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

Lloyd’s syndicate capacity and related rights

 

$

214,650

 

 

Indefinite

Broker relationships - large brokers

 

 

114,824

 

 

12

Broker relationships - other brokers

 

 

46,068

 

 

9

Brand

 

 

31,159

 

 

5

Technology

 

 

12,663

 

 

5

Total other acquired intangible assets

 

$

419,364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOBA, net

 

 

 

 

 

VOBA asset - unearned premiums

 

$

204,999

 

 

1 to 2

VOBA liability - reserves

 

 

(39,083

)

 

3 to 4

Total VOBA, net

 

$

165,916

 

 

 

Valuation methodologies applicable to identifiable intangible assets and VOBA are explained as follows.

Lloyd’s syndicate capacity and related rights. The value of Lloyd’s syndicate capacity and related rights represents Inigo’s right to underwrite in the Lloyd’s market. Lloyd’s syndicate capacity was valued using the multi-period excess earnings method, an application of the income approach. Significant inputs and assumptions used in the valuation for this intangible asset included after tax profit generated by the participation rights attributable to syndicate capacity, contributory asset charges, which represent the required return on tangible and intangible assets utilized to generate future revenue and operating income, and an appropriate discount rate.
Broker relationships. The value of broker relationships represents future profits expected to be generated from existing broker relationships, considering expectations of renewal of these relationships and the associated expenses. Broker relationships were valued using the distributor method, an application of the income approach. Significant inputs and assumptions used in the valuation for these intangible assets included net premiums attributable to existing distributors, attrition rates, broker profit margins, average operating profit observed for listed peers, contributory asset charges, which represent the required return on and of intangible assets utilized to generate future revenue and operating income, and an appropriate discount rate.
Brand. The brand intangible represents the value of Inigo’s brand associated with the management and underwriting of Syndicate 1301. Brand was valued using the relief from royalty method, an application of the income approach. Significant inputs and assumptions used in the valuation for this intangible asset included comparable royalty rates, revenues attributable to the brand and an appropriate discount rate.
Technology. The technology intangible represents technology platforms developed for internal use for which direct costs are capitalized. Technology platforms were valued using the cost to recreate method, an application of the cost approach. Significant inputs and assumptions used in the valuation for this intangible asset included historical costs and appropriate obsolescence, developer’s margin and efficiency factor rates.
VOBA, net. VOBA represents the difference between the fair value and the carrying value of the acquired insurance liabilities, measured net of reinsurance, related to unearned premiums and reserve for losses and LAE. The net VOBA recognized in connection with the acquisition is measured at fair value based on a discounted cash-flow model of the expected future revenues and expenses associated with the acquired insurance contracts. Significant inputs and assumptions used to value these intangible assets include the discount rate and expected future premiums, claims, benefits, and expenses.

The following shows the components of goodwill, intangible assets and VOBA as of the period indicated.

Goodwill, intangible assets and VOBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (In thousands)

 

Gross Carrying Amount

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net Carrying Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill and other acquired intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

$

5,283

 

 

$

 

 

$

5,283

 

Lloyd’s syndicate capacity and related rights

 

 

214,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

214,650

 

Total goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets

 

 

219,933

 

 

 

 

 

 

219,933

 

Finite-lived intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broker relationships - large brokers

 

 

114,824

 

 

 

(1,595

)

 

 

113,229

 

Broker relationships - other brokers

 

 

46,068

 

 

 

(853

)

 

 

45,215

 

Brand

 

 

31,159

 

 

 

(1,039

)

 

 

30,120

 

Technology

 

 

12,663

 

 

 

(422

)

 

 

12,241

 

Total finite-lived intangible assets

 

 

204,714

 

 

 

(3,909

)

 

 

200,805

 

Total goodwill and other acquired intangible assets

 

$

424,647

 

 

$

(3,909

)

 

$

420,738

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOBA, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOBA asset - unearned premiums (1)

 

$

204,999

 

 

$

(56,107

)

 

$

148,892

 

VOBA liability - reserves (2)

 

 

(39,083

)

 

 

2,611

 

 

 

(36,472

)

Total VOBA, net

 

$

165,916

 

 

$

(53,496

)

 

$

112,420

 

(1)
Included in deferred policy acquisition costs and VOBA on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(2)
Included in reserves for losses and LAE on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

As of March 31, 2026, the estimated amortization of finite-lived other intangible assets for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows.

Estimated amortization for the next five years and thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Other Acquired
Intangible Assets

 

 

 

 

 

2026 (remainder)

 

$

17,589

 

2027

 

 

23,452

 

2028

 

 

23,452

 

2029

 

 

23,452

 

2030

 

 

23,452

 

Thereafter

 

 

89,408

 

Total

 

$

200,805

 

 

Goodwill and Lloyd’s syndicate capacity and related rights are deemed to have an indefinite useful life and are subject to review for impairment annually, or more frequently whenever circumstances indicate potential impairment at the reporting unit level. An impairment charge is recognized for any excess of the reporting unit’s carrying amount over the reporting unit’s estimated fair value, up to the full amount of the goodwill or intangible asset allocated to the reporting unit. Other acquired intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives in a manner that approximates the pattern of expected economic benefit from each intangible asset and are reviewed for impairment if indicators of impairment arise.

Financial Results

The following selected unaudited information is a summary of the results of Inigo that have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, after giving effect to purchase accounting adjustments.

Financial results - Inigo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

From Closing Date to March 31, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

$

180,446

 

Net income (1)

 

$

5,716

 

 

(1)
Includes $23 million of pretax expenses related to purchase accounting adjustments and amortization of intangibles related to the Inigo acquisition.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information

The following selected unaudited pro forma financial information is a summary of the combined results of the Company and Inigo, assuming the transaction had been effected on January 1, 2025.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

$

567,249

 

 

$

541,543

 

Net income

 

 

172,077

 

 

 

90,949

 

The unaudited pro forma data is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily represent results that would have occurred if the transaction had taken place on January 1, 2025.

In addition to fair value adjustments and the recognition of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, including related amortization, other material pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the Inigo acquisition, net of tax, primarily reflect the impact on net investment income from investments sold and increased interest expense associated with the drawdown of the unsecured revolving credit facility to effect the acquisition.

In connection with the acquisition of Inigo, the Company incurred non-recurring acquisition-related expenses of $22 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026, and $10 million during 2025. For pro forma purposes, the $22 million of costs incurred in three months ended March 31, 2026, have been excluded from pro forma net income for that period and, together with the $10 million incurred in 2025, are reflected in pro forma net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Within the supplemental pro forma information, the Company does not anticipate material revenue synergies or dis-synergies, significant cost savings or restructuring activities within twelve months of the Closing Date.