Sedgwick announces strategic partnership with Altas Partners

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Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

Sep 12, 2024, 09:00 ET

Altas Partners joins Carlyle and Stone Point Capital as strategic investors Investment will foster continued growth of global claims management provider

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, announced a strategic investment from Altas Partners ("Altas"), a North American private equity firm. Current investors, including funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and by Stone Point Capital LLC, will remain as investors and continue to make significant new investments in the business, with Carlyle maintaining its control position in partnership with the investor group and the Sedgwick management team.

This transaction implies a total enterprise value of approximately $13.2 billion, an increase from $6.7 billion when Carlyle made its initial investment in Sedgwick in 2018. Altas has committed to invest $1 billion of equity as part of the transaction and will be an active participant in the company's value creation journey going forward.

"This new partnership with Altas, and our current stakeholders, brings together a strategic vision that builds our global footprint, expands comprehensive service capabilities and enhances our business for decades to come," said Mike Arbour, CEO of Sedgwick. "Altas has a history of actively supporting companies in its portfolio, and they are very knowledgeable in the challenges our clients face in today's competitive business environment. We look forward to leveraging their expertise as informed and engaged strategic allies as we continue to lead the industry in innovation and enable clients to thrive by helping them navigate the unexpected."

"We are incredibly proud of the growth Sedgwick has achieved under our ownership," said Will McMullan, Partner and co-Head of Global Financial Services at Carlyle. "As we welcome Altas to the partnership, we are excited about the future and look forward to supporting Sedgwick's continued growth and innovation. Together, with our new and existing partners, we are committed to further enhancing Sedgwick's industry-leading capabilities and global footprint."

"Sedgwick is an exceptional company, led by a terrific team, that we have coveted for many years" said Paul Emery, Partner at Altas. "Our strategy is incredibly selective; we only invest in businesses that possess the rare combination of quality, durability and meaningful line of sight for growth. These opportunities are hard to come by, and a business like Sedgwick fits squarely within our framework. We are excited to work in close partnership with Mike Arbour and team to support the many value creation opportunities that lie ahead."

Jim Carey, Co-CEO of Stone Point said, "we have known the Sedgwick leadership team for many years and are thrilled to continue the partnership alongside Carlyle and Altas. Sedgwick is a leader in the risk, loss adjusting and claims management industries, and we look forward to supporting the company's mission in its next stage of growth."

Every year, millions of people around the world contact Sedgwick when they face an unsettling, unfamiliar or stressful event — whether a catastrophe, an accident, an absence request or claim scenario. In 2023, Sedgwick handled more than eight million claims and had fiduciary responsibility for claim payments totaling more than $33 billion. The company will remain an independent, private company with an undiluted focus on claims handling excellence, use of robust data science and technological innovation.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and BofA Securities served as financial advisors and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to Sedgwick. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Barclays served as financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor to Altas.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

About Sedgwick
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to clients' specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of over 33,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact performance. Sedgwick's majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.

About Altas Partners
Altas Partners is a North American private equity firm focused on selectively acquiring significant interests in high-quality businesses with meaningful growth potential. Altas focuses on services sub-sectors where it has deep expertise, seeking one or two compelling investment opportunities each year. The firm's patient investment philosophy and engaged approach to ownership distinguish Altas as a buyer of choice for many management teams and founders. The firm was founded in 2012 and operates from offices in Toronto and New York. Altas manages approximately $10 billion on behalf of leading institutional and family office investors from around the world. For more, visit altas.com.

About Carlyle
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across its business and conducts its operations through three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Global Investment Solutions. With $435 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2024, Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,200 people in 29 offices across four continents. Further information is available at carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.

About Stone Point Capital
Stone Point is an alternative investment firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with more than $50 billion of assets under management. Stone Point targets investments in companies in the global financial services industry and related sectors. The firm invests in alternative asset classes, including private equity through its flagship Trident Funds and credit through commingled funds and separately managed accounts. In addition, Stone Point Capital Markets supports the firm, portfolio companies and other clients by providing dedicated financing solutions. For more information, please visit stonepoint.com.

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