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6. Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AHL)

Aspen Insurance surged by 13.72 percent on Wednesday to finish at $36.63 apiece following news that it was set to be acquired by a Japan-based insurance giant for $3.5 billion.

In a statement, Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AHL) said that it entered into a definitive agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. for an all-cash merger transaction, under which the latter will acquire all of its issued and outstanding shares at a price of $37.50 apiece.

The purchase price marks a premium of 35.6 percent to Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.’s (NYSE:AHL) share price of $27.66 on August 19, 2025, and 24.6 percent to its 30-day volume-weighted average price as of August 19, 2025.

The transaction was both approved by the two parties’ board of directors and is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to closing conditions, including the approvals of antitrust watchdogs, insurance regulators, and shareholders.

“Sompo is a highly regarded brand and through this process it has become clear that they represent a long-term owner for Aspen that respects our business and shares our values and ethos. This transaction represents an excellent outcome for Aspen and our shareholders, while Sompo’s scale and capital strength will create significant opportunities for our customers, trading partners and colleagues,” said Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:AHL) Executive Chairman and CEO James Shea.