Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGI) today announced that it priced an underwritten public offering of 8 million depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 4.60% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B, $25,000 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to $25 per depositary share). The aggregate public offering price is $200 million.
Selective intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repurchase of Selective's common stock. Selective intends to list the depositary shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "SIGIP". The offering is expected to close on or about December 9, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.
Wells Fargo Securities, BofA Securities, and RBC Capital Markets are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Credit Suisse are acting as joint lead managers.
About Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurance companies rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer standard and specialty insurance for commercial and personal risks and flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in the Fortune 1000 and being named one of "America's Best Mid-Size Employers" by Forbes Magazine.