Stone Point Takes Significant Stake in The Ardonagh Group at $14B Valuation
December 17, 2024
Funds managed by Stone Point Capital are making an equity investment in The Ardonagh Group that values the business at $14 billion, with completion expected in mid-2025. Stone Point will become a significant shareholder alongside Madison Dearborn Partners, HPS Investment Partners and co-investors including a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority; the deal supports Ardonagh's continued platform and geographic growth in global P&C insurance and is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
- Buyers
- Stone Point Capital, Madison Dearborn Partners, HPS Investment Partners, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Targets
- The Ardonagh Group
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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