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On May 26, 2022, Kudu Investment Management, LLC (“Kudu”), an independent provider of permanent capital solutions to asset and wealth managers worldwide, announced that White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”) has agreed to contribute an additional $50 million of equity capital to Kudu, alongside a new investment in Kudu by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. As a result of the transaction, White Mountains’ equity ownership of Kudu decreased from 99% to 89%. Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.
The Cravath team is led by partner David J. Perkins and includes associate Maurio A. Fiore on corporate matters, and partner Christopher K. Fargo and associate Leon B. Dalezman on tax matters.
Deals & Cases
October 20, 2023
On October 20, 2023, White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. (“White Mountains”), a Bermuda‑domiciled financial services holding company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC (“Bamboo”), a managing general agent focused on the California homeowners insurance market. White Mountains expects to invest approximately $285 million, including primary capital to support Bamboo's growth, and to acquire approximately 70% of Bamboo’s outstanding equity interests. Cravath is representing White Mountains in connection with the transaction.
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