On August 13, 2026, Accelerant Holdings entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Cherry Tree BidCo, an affiliate of Thoma Bravo’s Discover Fund V. Under the terms, Accelerant will merge into a subsidiary of Parent, becoming a wholly owned private subsidiary. Shareholders holding Class A and Class B common shares are entitled to receive $20.25 in cash per share, plus a daily ticking amount of $0.00333 for each calendar day elapsed after conditions are satisfied through the receipt of specified insurance regulatory approvals. The transaction requires approval by holders representing at least two-thirds of votes cast and is subject to customary closing conditions, including antitrust clearance under Hart-Scott-Rodino and specific insurance regulatory approvals. A support agreement secures approximately 82% of voting rights from Altamont Capital Partners affiliates. Accelerant Holdings operates in the insurance technology sector.

Accelerant Holdings announced second quarter 2026 financial results and entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at more than $4 billion. Under the Merger Agreement, shareholders will receive $20.25 per share in cash, representing a 49% premium to the August 12 closing price. The company reported exchange written premium of $1.32 billion, up 23% year-over-year, and net income of $80 million for the quarter. Accelerant repurchased approximately 4.7 million shares for $66 million during the period. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory conditions, after which Accelerant will become a private company. Accelerant Holdings operates as a data-driven risk exchange platform connecting specialty insurance underwriters with risk capital providers.